The Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) recommends approval of a contract between the City of Houston and Houston Housing Authority, providing $230,000 in HHSP funds for the operation of the Rapid Rehousing Financial Assistance Intermediary (FAI). The FAI helps homeless households achieve immediate and long-term housing stability by providing short- to medium-term rental assistance, rental and utility deposits, and utility payments, as needed.
The Houston Housing Authority will deliver the following program services: (1) management of the Houston/Harris County Continuum of Care Rapid Rehousing Collaborative financial assistance funds, and (2) administration of direct rental and utility assistance to a minimum of 200 Rapid Rehousing households. The City provides 12% of the budget for this program and the remaining 88% is from other funding sources.
HCDD conducted a Request for Proposals in September 2016 for the Rapid Rehousing Financial Assistance Intermediary utilizing HHSP funding. The Houston Housing Authority was the selected agency. This Ordinance will grant the contract period from the Countersignature Date of the City Controller through August 31, 2018.
This item was reviewed by the Housing & Community Affairs Committee on December 19, 2017.
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Tom McCasland, Director