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Housing department seeks acceptance of $1.67 million in state HHSP funds for homelessness services, including $405,040 youth set‑aside

5897056 · October 6, 2025
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Summary

The Housing and Community Development Department asked the Quality of Life Committee to approve ordinances authorizing the city to accept Homeless Housing Services Program (HHSP) funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs totaling $1,671,820 ($1,266,780 general set‑aside; $405,040 youth set‑aside) for activities to prevent or

The committee heard a presentation on two related ordinances to accept Homeless Housing Services Program (HHSP) funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). Housing staff asked the committee to authorize the director to accept an HHSP award and execute the contract, including authority to amend the contract as needed.

Melody Barr told the committee the FY26 HHSP award to Houston totals $1,671,820: a general allocation of $1,266,780 plus a youth set‑aside of $405,040 targeted at youth‑headed households (defined as ages…

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