Harris County housing director seeks $5 million trust fund as ARPA cuts force program reductions
Housing and Community Development sought a $5 million housing trust fund to leverage federal dollars and private investment; officials said ARPA cuts would reduce the number of rehab and homeowner‑assistance cases and legal assistance slots in FY2026.
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Harris County Housing and Community Development Executive Director told commissioners the department’s FY2026 budget will total more than $288 million, most of it federal, and asked for a $5 million housing trust fund to provide flexible gap financing for affordable housing development.
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