The Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) recommends Council approval of an Ordinance appropriating $1,220,270.27 in TIRZ Affordable Housing funds to the Home Repair Program (HRP) Master Contractor Agreement to provide rapid assistance for homeowners needing small dollar repairs similar to the Blue Tarp program. The TIRZ Affordable Housing funds were previously budgeted pursuant to Ordinance No. 2017-518 for the Minor Critical Emergency Repair Program (MCEHRP) and related documents, for a Contract between the City of Houston (City) and Rebuilding Together Houston (RTH).
HCDD is requesting the de-appropriation of $1,220,270.27 from the Minor Critical Emergency Repair Program (MCEHRP) and related documents for a total appropriation of TIRZ Affordable Housing funds in the amount of $1,220,270.27.
The HRP’s mission is to provide Emergency Repair Assistance that mitigates an imminent threat to the life, health, and safety hazard of qualified low-and moderate-income homeowners. The cost of repairs will not exceed $20,000.00, unless the Director has authorized an eligible residence cost waiver.
HCDD is seeking to align funding sources to ensure that the Home Repair Master Contractor Agreement (HRP) has sufficient funding for HRP Emergency Repair Assistance.
Funding for this item is include in the FY2021 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.