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Houston Housing Strategy & Implementation

Your Insight into Houston's Housing

This webpage is the definitive source for information and community engagement regarding the housing sector in the District of Houston. It offers current updates and insights into the development of Houston's housing strategy.

Background

To address the evolving housing needs, the District of Houston has initiated an update to the 2020 Housing Needs Report and the creation of a Housing Strategy and Implementation Plan, in partnership with CitySpaces Consulting with funding through the Northern Healthy Communities Fund (NHCF). This project aims to evaluate current housing conditions, anticipate future needs in light of economic shifts, and enhance housing options for improved community living.

2024 Housing Needs Assessment Documents

2024 Housing Needs Report
Appendix A Part 1 - What We Heard Report
Appendix A Part 2 - What We Heard Report Maps
Appendix B Legislative Requirements -Summary Document
Appendix C Maps

Interim Housing Needs Report November 2024 - technical memorandum to the Housing Needs Report that uses the legislatively mandated HNR Method to estimate current and future housing needs in Houston.

2024 Housing Strategy and Action Plan

The Houston Housing Strategy builds on work complete to-date and considers current context, and local planning tools such as the Official Community Plan and other initiatives. Key community experts came together in June 2024 to develop an action plan to address housing needs with three strategic directions, each supported by goals and associated actions. Implementing the Strategy will require continued coordination from all levels of government, non-profit organizations, the private sector, and residents. The action plan provides a pathway toward improving housing in Houston. The three strategic directions include:

1. Invest in local capacity and intentional growth
2. Provide safe, affordable and adequate housing and supports
3. Improve housing options across the continuum

2024 Housing Strategy
Appendix B - What We Heard Engagement Report

We encourage community members to stay engaged and informed through our website and our Facebook Page. Your involvement and feedback are important as we work to enhance the housing environment in Houston.

For more information on this project, refer to our press release.