Harris County Housing & Community Development

The core commitment of HCD centers around strengthening communities through investments in housing, infrastructure, and services that promote resilience.

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Dreaming of homeownership? Our Homeowner Program is helping qualified buyers save up to 45% on price reductions and closing costs. That’s up to $110,000 in total savings!

•Homes available now in Pasadena and near Spring
•Priced from $245K–$275K

Don’t miss your chance to make homeownership more affordable. The application deadline is February 28

👉 Visit our website to learn more and see if you qualify: https://t.co/J9Ac35imDU

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We are grateful for the incredible coalition of partners and community leaders who turned this vision to a reality. Thank you, @HarrisCoPct2, New Hope Housing, Inc., Harris County Housing Finance Corporation, and all our dedicated partners who came out to celebrate this milestone

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We officially celebrated the grand opening of Avenue C, Harris County's newest affordable senior community! Located in Houston's vibrant, highly accessible East End Sector, this $41.6M development provides 120 affordable rental units designated for adults aged 55+.

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Thanks to the strong partnership between the Texas General Land Office and @HCHousingDev, Orchard Place will now provide 54 modern, energy‑efficient, and resilient homes for local families!

We appreciate all the partners, stakeholders, and community members whose efforts helped make Orchard Place a reality.

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In observance of the Memorial Day, our HCD offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, May 26th.

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Congratulations to our Harris County Transit-Rides Program for receiving the Transit Innovation Award from the Texas Transportation Association. This recognition highlights a major milestone for the program, which became the second in the nation to partner with Uber Technologies

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The Harris County RIDES Program is offering FREE trips for seniors on Wednesday, May 20 in honor of Older Americans Month!

To learn more, visit https://t.co/i7sftnuert .

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We celebrated the grand opening of The Carpenter, a transformative 76-unit affordable housing development located in Houston's historic Third Ward. This unique community is designed for growth and opportunity, with proximity to local universities and transit services.

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We officially cut the ribbon on Park Row Katy Living! This exciting development will create 93 new multifamily housing units, including 58 affordable units that will help expand access to quality housing opportunities in the community.

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Going green for Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚 Today, we stand for mental health and stay committed to building a culture of care, empathy, and support. #HC #mentalhealthawareness

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We’re proud to spotlight our incredible GIS team who presented at the inaugural Harris County GIS Showcase! These talented professionals work behind the scenes every day creating mapping resources, supporting planning efforts, and helping communicate the impact of housing and com

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Home is everything. Today, we cut the ribbon on Orchard Place, a 54-unit townhome community in Pasadena, TX, designed to give Harris County families a real path to affordable homeownership. Qualified buyers may save up to $110,000 in price reductions & closing costs.

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What an incredible morning, thank you to our friends Harris County Pets stopping by and bringing these sweet & very adoptable furry friends. Don’t forget that Empty the Nest is going on now which includes reduced adoption fees. Stop by Harris County Pets soon!

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The Harris County Transit dashboard is now live. It showcases the range of services available to residents outside the METRO service area, including fixed routes, ADA paratransit, Park & Ride, microtransit, RIDES, and non-emergency medical transportation.

To explore the interact

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Yesterday, we stood together at a press conference in the Harris County Eastgate Cemetery, a place built to serve Harris County families, alongside the Texas Center for the Missing (@TXCenter) and local law enforcement with one clear message: we are not giving up on your missing

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Access to safe, stable, & affordable housing is key to a stronger Harris County. Harris County Administrator Erica Lee Carter speaks with Thao Costis, Executive Director of @HCHousingDev, about priorities & efforts to expand housing access. Full interview: https://t.co/F6NbHiP5Zr

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This Fair Housing Month is a reminder of the hard work in Harris County to ensure that everyone has equal access to safe, stable housing.

Our Executive Director, Thao Costis, shares why fair housing matters. For more information, visit

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Executive Director Thao Costis provided an update to Commissioners Court and the community on how Harvey disaster recovery dollars are making a real difference, driving meaningful impact across the county, especially through housing initiatives.

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Today, we celebrated the Romero family and their newly rehabilitated home! Through ARPA funding, we're preserving homes and protecting families, addressing critical hazards and rehabilitation needs to keep homes safe, stable, and livable for the long haul.

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Today, we celebrated the Romero family and their newly rehabilitated home! Through ARPA funding, we're preserving homes and protecting families, addressing critical hazards and rehabilitation needs to keep homes safe, stable, and livable for the long haul.

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📢 Holiday Closure Notice

In observance of Good Friday, our offices will be closed Friday, April 3.
Harris County Transit will also be closed April 3–4.

We will resume normal operations on Monday, April 6.