PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: September 9, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing and Community Empowerment
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the FY 2026 Fair Housing Assistance Program (Grant No. TBD, Assistance Listing No. 14.401), in the amount of $375,000.00 (subject to grant award), to process, investigate and conciliate housing discrimination complaints, administrative costs and HUD required staff training for the period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 (subject to grant award) in the HUD FY26 Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 in the HUD FY26 Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the Cooperative Agreement with HUD and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement – Not to exceed $375,000.00 (subject to grant award) - Financing: HUD FY26 Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant Fund
*In alignment with Drivers of Opportunity Framework.
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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 As...
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