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10/30/2026

🎬✨ Yessss! We are BACK for FBF (Flashback Friday)! 💚🏠

And this week, we’re revisiting Boulevard 61 because it was JUST THAT GOOD! 🙌🏽

📍 District J, Houston, TX

This beautiful development is a shining example of what happens when forward-thinking vision, meaningful partnerships, and collaboration come together! 🤝🏽🏘️

🎥 Now PRESS PLAY! ▶️ Take a look at the actual footage and see how collaboration is helping turn the vision of affordable housing into reality!

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✨ 5 Years of Purpose. A Vision for Tomorrow. An Impact That Lasts. — Boulevard 61Yesterday, we celebrated more than a ne...
10/27/2026

✨ 5 Years of Purpose. A Vision for Tomorrow. An Impact That Lasts. — Boulevard 61

Yesterday, we celebrated more than a new development — we celebrated new horizons for Houston families! 🏡💛

With a $2.5 million investment from the City of Houston, Boulevard 61 transforms 2.7 acres in West Houston into a vibrant, four-story affordable housing community that will provide 100 mixed-income residential units and new opportunities for families to thrive.

Located in District J, this community is designed with families in mind, featuring family-friendly amenities, convenient access to essential services, recreation, and employment opportunities. And with backup power systems to help maintain electricity during severe weather and emergencies, Boulevard 61 is built with resilience and residents’ needs at heart. ⚡🏡

We were honored to hear remarks from Mayor John Whitmire, Council Member Tiffany Thomas of District F, Council Member Edward Pollard of District J, and our Director as we celebrated this exciting milestone.

Boulevard 61 is proof that when investment meets vision and purposeful action, the impact reaches far beyond buildings. It creates opportunities, strengthens families, and helps build a brighter future for generations to come. ✨

🚪 Step inside and take a look at what’s next! Swipe through to see the vision come to life. 👀➡️

10/26/2026

🎬 HCD 2026 FALL COMMUNITY MEETINGS | THAT’S A WRAP! 🎥

We captured the moments, made the connections, and now we’re bringing it all back! Join us for a Flashback Friday as we revisit HCD’s 2026 Fall Community Meetings!

While the community meetings may be wrapped for 2026, the work continues! Your feedback will help shape HCD’s 2027 Annual Action Plan, and we look forward to reporting back to YOU next spring.

Until then, we promise to continue the partner + community connections, resource sharing, and showing up for Houston.
StrongerTogether

10/23/2026

🎬 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: HCD 2026 FALL COMMUNITY MEETINGS | THAT’S A WRAP! 🎥

We captured the moments, made the connections, and now we’re bringing it all back! Join us for a Flashback Friday as we revisit HCD’s 2026 Fall Community Meetings!

While the community meetings may be wrapped for 2026, the work continues! Your feedback will help shape HCD’s 2027 Annual Action Plan, and we look forward to reporting back to YOU next spring.

Until then, we promise to continue the partner + community connections, resource sharing, and showing up for Houston.

🎉 THAT’S A WRAP ON HCD’S 2026 COMMUNITY MEETINGS! 🏡Houston, we’ve got something to talk about! From our in-person gather...
10/22/2026

🎉 THAT’S A WRAP ON HCD’S 2026 COMMUNITY MEETINGS! 🏡

Houston, we’ve got something to talk about! From our in-person gathering in District K to our virtual meeting, we’re grateful to everyone who joined us to build connections, share resources, exchange ideas, and help shape the future of our communities.

👏 A BIG THANK YOU to Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum of District K and At-Large Council Member Willie Davis for their support and partnership in making these conversations possible.

💙 To our residents, community partners, and stakeholders: THANK YOU! Your voices, ideas, and feedback matter. We heard you, and we remain committed to working together to move our neighborhoods and Houston forward.

🗣️ While our 2026 community meetings have come to a close, the conversation continues! Your feedback will help inform HCD’s 2027 Annual Action Plan, and we look forward to sharing updates with you this spring.

Until then, keep the conversations going, keep building connections, and keep showing up for Houston. We’ll see you in 2027!

Swipe left to join the conversation! 💬➡️

The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) is inviting experienced multifamily developers to...
10/20/2026

The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) is inviting experienced multifamily developers to apply for approximately $12 million in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding!

This funding opportunity is designed to support the development of new affordable housing and the rehabilitation of existing multifamily properties within Houston city limits—helping preserve and expand affordable housing options for Houston residents.

Who should apply?
Experienced multifamily developers who can demonstrate the capacity to develop, rehabilitate, and operate affordable rental housing serving low- to moderate-income households.

What can the funding support?
🏘️ Construction of new affordable multifamily housing
🔨 Rehabilitation of existing multifamily properties
🤝 Expanded and preserved affordable rental housing opportunities for Houston residents

📌 Interested in applying? Review the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for complete eligibility criteria, application requirements, and submission details.

🔗 Learn more: www.houstontx.gov/funding.html

📩 Have questions? Contact [email protected].

Our Fall 2026 In-Person Community Meeting was a HUGE success, thanks to the incredible residents, community partners and...
10/14/2026

Our Fall 2026 In-Person Community Meeting was a HUGE success, thanks to the incredible residents, community partners and City leaders who showed up, connected and shared their voices!

Missed us in person? There’s still an opportunity to join the conversation!

We’re going VIRTUAL, and we invite you to join us from wherever you are!

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 3–5 PM
📍 Virtual | Join from anywhere!

Tune in to hear about HCD’s recent accomplishments, explore programs and investments strengthening Houston neighborhoods, and share your input on the priorities that matter most to YOU.

Meeting details and information are also available on our HCD website.

✨ FEEL-GOOD FRIDAY IS FEEELIN’ REALLLL GOOD! 🙌🏽As we gear up for our 2026 Fall Community Meeting… HCD would like to give...
10/09/2026

✨ FEEL-GOOD FRIDAY IS FEEELIN’ REALLLL GOOD! 🙌🏽

As we gear up for our 2026 Fall Community Meeting… HCD would like to give a special acknowledgment to all our amazing resource partners! 😍

It takes a village to make a meaningful impact, and we're grateful for the organizations that continue to show up, collaborate and help connect Houston residents to valuable resources and opportunities.

📣We can't wait to see everyone on October 12!
As we share where we’ve been, talk about what’s happening now, and look ahead to what’s next for Houston.

🗣️ Your voice matters! Come learn, connect, and share your input as we look toward 2027.

📅 Monday, October 12
⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 FountainLife Center
14083 S. Main St., Houston, TX 77035

🤝 Hosted in partnership with Mayor Pro Tem & District K Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum and At-Large Position 2 Council Member Willie Davis.

🏠 LET’S TALK: Fall 2026 Community MeetingHouston, let’s talk about what’s happening, what’s next and how you can help sh...
10/05/2026

🏠 LET’S TALK: Fall 2026 Community Meeting

Houston, let’s talk about what’s happening, what’s next and how you can help shape the work ahead!

Join the City of Houston Housing & Community Development Department (HCD) on Monday, October 12 for an evening of conversation, resources and community connection.

📅 Monday, October 12, 2026
⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 FountainLife Center
14083 S. Main St. | Houston, TX 77035

💰 Approximately $50 million in federal funding is anticipated to support Houston communities in the upcoming program year. Your voice can help inform how these resources are prioritized.

Come learn more about:

🏠 Home Repair
🏘️ Affordable Housing & Development
💼 Funding Opportunities
🤝 Community Programs & Investments
❤️ Homelessness Response & Supportive Services

🤝 Resource Tables & Meet & Greet | 5:30–6:00 PM
🎤 Official Program | Begins at 6:00 PM
🍴 Light bites and refreshments provided

Hosted in partnership with Mayor Pro Tem & District K Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum and At-Large Position 2 Council Member Willie Davis.

Come learn. Connect. Ask questions. Help shape what’s next.

✨ FLASHBACK FEEL-GOOD FRIDAY! ✨📸✨ Let’s take it WAYYY back! ⏪🏡As we get ready for our Fall 2026 Community Meetings, we’r...
10/02/2026

✨ FLASHBACK FEEL-GOOD FRIDAY! ✨
📸✨ Let’s take it WAYYY back! ⏪🏡

As we get ready for our Fall 2026 Community Meetings, we’re taking a little trip down memory lane! 🥹💙

Over the years, we’ve met so many amazing folks across Houston, built new partnerships 🤝, teamed up with Council Members, and—most importantly—worked together to bring housing, improvements and positive change to communities right here in our city. 🏘️🌳✨

And guess what?! We’re not done yet! 👀🙌

📅 Be on the lookout for our new Fall 2026 Community Meeting dates as we round out the year. We can’t wait to reconnect, hear from you and keep building together! 💙🏡

Houston, we’ll see you soon! 👋🏾✨
Swipe left to take a trip down memory lane. 📸✨

Swipe left to take a trip down memory lane. 📸✨

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