Forest Hills Neighborhood Association community meeting. Photo courtesy of bcWorkshop.
Texas State-Wide Funding Sources
BROWSE OPPORTUNITIES BELOW
Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Housing | Affordable Housing | Community Development
The Qualified Action Plans (QAPs) for housing tax credits incentivizes housing developers to incorporate quantifiable community participation into their projects and provide supportive services to future residents. For both the Competitive and Non-Competitive tax credits, the QAP allocates a minimum of 11 points to these two ends: 9 to community support, and 2 to services. This is not insignificant. While the current procedures outline written forms of support as the minimum for community engagement, any additional opportunities to earn points would be marked on the development community’s radar.
Colonia Self-Help Center Program
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Community Development | Infrastructure
The Colonia program provides opportunities for community development, improvements and education in south Texas communities. Funding supports infrastructure projects, but also includes placemaking and community development opportunities via engagement and public notices.