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Where We Live
Housing, neighborhoods, and shared spaces
What’s true in Houston
Harris County · 2022 · US Census ACS 5-yr
$1,269
Median gross rent
54.6%
Homeownership rate
8.3%
Digital divide
From the Library
12 resources
Zoning and Land Use in Houston: The Basics
guideHow to File a 311 Request in Houston
guideProperty Taxes in Harris County: A Resident's Guide
articleFormer Homeless Friends Help Others With Storage Unit Donations
Two Rhode Island friends who were once homeless now buy storage units and give away household items …
resourceNine Books and Videos to Understand Housing Problems
Nine books, podcasts, and movies help us learn about housing costs and homelessness in America.
articleChurches Partner with Developers to Build Affordable Housing
Faith groups across America work with experts to build homes on church property for families who nee…
Community
10 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…
Coalition for Environment, Equity & Resilience (CEER)
NGOCEER works at the intersection of environmental justice and civic power in Greater Houston. We organ…
Lone Star Legal Aid
NGOWe provide free civil legal services to low-income people in Texas. Our attorneys and advocates help…
Houston Food Bank
NGOWe connect people in need with food and other resources essential to life. Houston Food Bank works w…
Plant Baby Plant
RAISE A GARDEN RAISE A ruckus JOIN THE MOVEMENT About Plant Baby Plant is a new grassroots movement …
YMCA of Greater Houston
NGOThe YMCA of Greater Houston strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living, and s…
Happening soon
6 upcoming events
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00 PM
Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting
Rotating HHA community locations — check website for monthly venue
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 PM
METRO Board of Directors Meeting
METRO Headquarters, 1900 Main St
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 PM
Spring Branch Management District Board Meeting
Spring Branch — check Houston Granicus for meeting location
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 PM
Harris County ESD 5 Board Meeting
Atascocita area — check hcesd5.org for meeting location
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 PM
Houston Land Bank Board Meeting
Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St
Mon, Apr 27, 5:00 PM
TIRZ 23 Harrisburg Board Meeting
Harrisburg corridor — check tirz23.org for meeting location
Policy & Officials
8 related policies
Harris County Reviews Financial Bond for Bridgeland Development Project
Harris County Reviews Financial Bond for Bridgeland Development
Harris County Reviews Development Bond Release Request
Harris County Reviews Financial Bond for Pecan Estates Development
Harris County Reviews Street Development Bond for Marvida Terrace
Harris County Reviews $2,220 Street Development Bond for Marvida Terrace
8 related officials
Available Services
8 services and programs
Hub House Community Resilience Network
Solar-powered neighborhood safe havens with emergency supplies, led by volunteer captains.…
Home Repair and Recovery Construction
Free home repairs for Northeast Houston residents, restoring safety and livability.…
Volunteer Houston — connecting volunteers with community needs
Houston's volunteer coordination hub connecting 4,000+ volunteers annually with nonprofit agencies a…
713.533.4900
Homeless outreach and shelter — SEARCH Houston
Street outreach, emergency shelter, transitional and permanent housing for people experiencing homel…
713-739-7177
Community Initiatives and Resident Services
Free on-site programs including after-school tutoring, healthy cooking classes, and fitness.…
Coordinated Access and Entry System
Streamlined intake and assessment connecting neighbors to the right housing resource quickly.…