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What’s true in Houston
Harris County · 2022 · US Census ACS 5-yr
15.6%
Poverty rate
$70,789
Median household income
737,681
Population below poverty line
From the Library
8 resources
Understanding Your Houston Water Bill
guideTexas Property Tax System: A Plain-Language Guide
guideHow Texas Public Schools Are Funded
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Community
6 organizations working on this
Third Ward Community Development Corporation
NGOWe are building economic power and civic infrastructure in Third Ward — one of Houston's historic Af…
BakerRipley
NGOFor over 100 years, BakerRipley has been part of Houston's fabric. We run 30+ community centers acro…
Family Houston
nonprofitProvides multilingual mental health counseling, financial coaching, and family support services to H…
Houston Area Urban League
nonprofitBuilds college and career readiness for Houston students through literacy development, mentoring, tu…
Avenue CDC
nonprofitBuilds affordable homes and strengthens neighborhoods across Houston through housing, small business…
Houston Community College
NGOHouston Community College serves over 65,000 students across our campuses with more than 300 degrees…
Happening soon
6 upcoming events
Tue, Apr 28, 2:00 PM
Port Houston Commission Meeting
Port Houston Executive Office, 111 East Loop North
Tue, Apr 28, 7:00 PM
Houston Airport System Advisory Board Meeting
Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St
Tue, May 5, 3:00 PM
Gulf Coast Workforce Board Meeting
Workforce Solutions offices — check wrksolutions.com for meeting location
Wed, May 6, 6:00 PM
City Council Committee: Budget and Fiscal Affairs
Houston City Hall, Council Chamber
Thu, May 14, 4:00 PM
Houston Local Government Corporation Board Meeting
George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Tue, May 19, 4:00 PM
Houston First Corporation Board Meeting
George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Policy & Officials
8 related policies
Texas Vote on Farm Tax Rules Change Coming May 2026
Texas Bill to Control PFAS in Farm Products in Johnson County
HB 289: Changes to Texas Farm and Land Tax Rules
Texas Homestead Tax Amendment Vote Coming May 2026
Texas Proposes Tax Break for Energy-Efficient Homes
HB 299: Limits How Much Home Values Can Rise for Taxes
8 related officials
Available Services
8 services and programs
Occupational Training and Certification
Free industry-recognized certifications in healthcare, IT, construction, and more.…
Financial Stability Coaching
Free, personalized one-on-one coaching to build budgets, reduce debt, and grow savings.…
Entrepreneurship Center and Small Business University
Business mentoring, training curriculum, and financing guidance empowering minority entrepreneurs.…
Workforce Development and Job Training
Free career coaching, job training, and certifications building pathways to economic stability.…
Small business loans and coaching for entrepreneurs
Small business loans from $500 to $1M plus free coaching for Houston entrepreneurs. Startup-friendly…
888-215-2373
Post-Release Transition and Reentry Support
Comprehensive reentry services including housing, employment, counseling, and emergency financial ai…