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Houston Department of Neighborhoods presents smaller FY26 budget after code enforcement moves to Public Works
Summary
Director Sims told council the department’s FY26 proposed budget is 49% smaller after consolidating its code enforcement division into Houston Public Works and absorbing several mayor’s office programs. Council members raised concerns about reduced gang-prevention staffing and asked about veterans and human-trafficking services.
Director Sims presented the Houston Department of Neighborhoods’ proposed fiscal year 2026 budget and organizational changes at a City Council workshop, saying the department’s budget will be substantially smaller after moving its code enforcement division to Houston Public Works (HPW) and absorbing several mayor’s office programs.
Sims said 83 full-time positions moved to Houston Public Works as part of the consolidation, noting that “44 were general fund, 39 were previously funded by HUD’s Community Development Block Grant and will be funded by HPW going forward.” She told council the consolidation should improve efficiency and be seamless for residents.
The department’s FY26 proposed budget is about 49% smaller than FY25’s budget, Sims said. From the department’s general fund allocation, she said roughly 60% is allocated to personnel and about 37% to supplies, services and restricted accounts. Sims also told council the department is…
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