PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: August 25, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing and Community Empowerment
PRIORITY: Innovation
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs ("TDHCA") in an amount not to exceed $889,048.00 to provide services to the homeless through the Homeless Housing and Services Program ("HHSP"), consisting of (a) $677,635.00 for the FY 2027 TDHCA-Homeless Housing and Services Program General Allocation for the period September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, and (b) $211,413.00 for the FY 2027 TDHCA-Homeless Housing and Services Program Youth Homeless Set-Aside, and (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $889,048.00 in FY27 TDHCA-Homeless Housing and Services Program Fund youth homeless set aside; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $889,048.00 in the FY27 TDHCA-Homeless Housing and Services Program Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement with TDHCA with all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $889,048.00 - Financing: FY27 TDHCA-Homeless Housing and Services Program Fund
*In alignment with Drivers of Opportunity nexus.
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BACKGROUND
Beginning in 2009, the State Legislature has appropriated funding to be administered by the TDHCA for the HHSP, to provide funding to the largest cities in Texas (with a population greater than 285,500), in support of services to homeless individuals and families. There are currently nine cities receiving HHSP funding: Arlington, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Plano, and San Antonio.
The purpose of the HHSP Program is to provide housing and services for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Eligible activities are administrative costs, case management, construction/conversion/rehabilitation,...
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