The Corpus Christi City Council has approved a new affordable housing action plan that will invest nearly $7.5 million in federal funding to improve neighborhoods, expand housing opportunities and support residents experiencing homelessness.<\/p>\n
Council members approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Action Plan during Tuesday’s regularly scheduled meeting. The plan secures $7,443,430 in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for programs running from Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027.<\/p>\n
The funding is divided among three federal grant programs:<\/p>\n
The Community Development Block Grant will receive $3,703,414 for housing repairs, public facility improvements, curb and sidewalk repairs, and code enforcement.<\/p>\n
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program will receive $3,507,376 to support affordable housing construction, expand rental housing opportunities and provide assistance for homebuyers.<\/p>\n
The Emergency Solutions Grant will receive $232,640 to fund emergency shelters, homelessness prevention efforts and rapid re-housing services.<\/p>\n
The Annual Action Plan serves as the fourth update to the city’s five-year Consolidated Plan, which guides how federal housing funds are invested to address local needs.<\/p>\n
City officials said development of the plan included two public input sessions, consultations with 30 organizations, a public comment period lasting more than 30 days and a formal public hearing.<\/p>\n
As part of the ordinance, council members also authorized city staff to execute required agreements with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, oversee environmental reviews and continue funding 17 full-time positions, including five code compliance officers responsible for neighborhood enforcement.<\/p>\n
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