STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: September 10, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Equity and Inclusion
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the (1) acceptance of the FY 2025-26 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Fair Housing Assistance Program in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 (subject to grant award), to process, investigate and conciliate housing discrimination complaints, administrative costs and HUD required staff training for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 (subject to grant award) in the HUD FY25 Fair Housing Assistance Program FY26 Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of grants funds in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 (subject to grant award) in the HUD FY25 Fair Housing Assistance Program FY26 Fund; and (4) execution of the Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant and the Cooperative Agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $250,000.00 (subject to grant award) - Financing: HUD FY25 Fair Housing Assistance Program FY26 Fund
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BACKGROUND
On November 7, 1990, and September 25, 1991, Chapter 20A of the Dallas City Code was amended to obtain certification from HUD that the City of Dallas is a fair housing agency operating substantially equivalent to HUD.
On November 15, 1991, HUD notified the Office of Fair Housing and Human Rights that the City of Dallas Fair Housing Ordinance is substantially equivalent to the Federal Act. Certification of substantial equivalency qualifies the City for federal funding for fair housing enforcement, education and outreach.
On September 1, 1992, a Cooperative Agreement between the City and HUD was executed whereby the City became a Fair Housing agency and began participating in the HUD Fair Housing Assistance Program. This program provides funding for substantially equivalent fair housing agencies.
The funding allows HUD to refer housing discrimination complaints of Dallas origin to the City for processing, while HUD monitors the City’s performance. Thus far, the funds have been used to facilitate the investigations of 2,826 housing discrimination complaints, to attend HUD required training seminars, and to enhance Fair Housing education and outreach.
The City of Dallas has received funding from HUD for the Fair Housing Assistance Program for many years.
In August 2025, the City was notified that it would receive funds in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 in Cooperative Agreement funds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. These funds are to be used for salaries for support staff, community outreach, and training and professional development.
Effective October 1, 2025, the Office of Community Care & Empowerment, the Office of Homeless Solutions, the Office of Equity & Inclusion, and the Office of Housing & Community Development will merge and become the new Office of Housing and Community Empowerment.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 23, 2020, the City Council authorized acceptance of the FY 2020-21 grant from HUD for the FHAP (No. FF206K206005, CFDA No. 14.401), in the amount of $290,400.00, to process, investigate and conciliate housing discrimination complaints, administrative costs and HUD required staff training for the period of October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021; and execution of the cooperative agreement by Resolution No. 20-1435.
On September 9, 2021, the City Council authorized acceptance of the FY 2021-22 grant from HUD for the FHAP (No. FF206K216005, CFDA No. 14.401) in the amount of $171,900.00, to process, investigate and conciliate housing discrimination complaints, administrative costs and HUD required staff training for the period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022; and execution of the cooperative agreement by Resolution No. 21-1462.
On September 28, 2022, the City Council authorized acceptance of the FY 2022-23 grant from HUD for the FHAP (No. FF206K226005, CFDA No. 14.401) in the amount of $173,580.00, to process, investigate and conciliate housing discrimination complaints, administrative costs and HUD required staff training for the period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023; and execution of the cooperative agreement by Resolution No. 22-1464.
On March 27, 2024, the City Council authorized acceptance of the FY 2023-24 grant from HUD for the FHAP (No. FF206K236005, CFDA No. 14.401) in the amount of $89,000.00, to process, investigate and conciliate housing discrimination complaints, administrative costs and HUD required staff training for the period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and execution of the cooperative agreement by Resolution No. 24 -0436.
On January 8, 2025, the City Council authorized acceptance of the FY 2024-2025 grant from HUD for the FHAP (Grant No. FF206K246005, Assistance Listing No. 14.401) in the amount of $154,800.00, to process, investigate and conciliate housing discrimination complaints, administrative costs and HUD required Staff training for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025; and execution of the cooperative agreement by Resolution No. 25-0129.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
HUD FY25 Fair Housing Assistance Program FY26 Fund |
$250,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Note: Amount is subject to grant reward.