Housing & Community Services

The City of Garland’s Housing and Community Services Department administers and supports housing repair and development programs, social service programs and economic development programs that benefit low-income persons in Garland.

Grants

Housing and Community Services annually receive grant funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Department administers three primary HUD grants:

• Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
• Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG)
• Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME)

Programs & Information

Citizens

• Down Payment Assistance Program
• Emergency Assistance Provider Directory
• Minor Home Repair Program
• Single-Family Rehabilitation Home Repair Program

Non-Profit Agencies

• Annual Make It Count Day
• Applying for Funding
• 2020-2021 Federal Grants Calendar (PDF)

Housing Developers

• Infill Housing New Construction Program

Public Notices

The City actively seeks input and to keep the City informed of important dates and information through a number of different avenues. Current public notices include:

• Notice of Funding Availability - ESG-CV CARES Act Round 3 Funding
• Notice of Funding Availability - CDBG-CV CARES Act Round 3 Funding
• Notice of 5-Day Public Comment Period for ESG-CV and CDBG-CV CARES Act Funding 

Important Information & Reports

• 2019 2020 Annual Action Plan for Federal Grants
• Accomplishments and Announcements
• Housing Success Stories
• Other Housing Programs in Garland (PDF)