Corpus Christi city leaders approved more than $7.4 million in federal funding Tuesday to expand affordable housing, support homeless populations, and upgrade neighborhood infrastructure across the city.<\/p>\n
The City Council voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Action Plan, securing $7,443,430 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds. Programs are set to launch Oct. 1, 2026, and run through Sept. 30, 2027.<\/p>\n
The funding is divided across three federal grant programs:<\/p>\n
Community Development Block Grant ($3,703,414):\u00a0Covers housing repairs, public facility updates, curb and sidewalk repairs, and code enforcement.HOME Investment Partnerships Program ($3,507,376):\u00a0Supports affordable housing construction, rental housing expansion, and homebuyer assistance programs.Emergency Solutions Grant ($232,640):\u00a0Directly funds emergency shelters, homeless prevention efforts, and rapid re-housing services.<\/p>\n
The plan also authorizes 17 full-time city staff positions, including 5 Code Compliance Officers, and allows staff to execute required HUD agreements and manage environmental reviews.<\/p>\n
The annual plan serves as the fourth update to the city’s five-year Consolidated Plan. Development of the budget included 2 public input sessions, 30 organization consultations, a public comment period of more than 30 days, and a formal public hearing.<\/p>\n
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