Council Approves $7.4 Million Plan for Affordable Housing and Community Development

By City of Corpus Christi - Jul 28, 2026

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – At today’s regularly scheduled council meeting, the council approved an ordinance adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Action Plan, securing $7,443,430 in Federal Housing and Urban Development funds to strengthen local housing, assist homeless populations, and upgrade neighborhood infrastructure.

The approved funding, which covers programs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, divides federal grants and program income across three major initiatives:

Community Development Block Grant ($3,703,414): Funds housing repairs, public facility updates, curb and sidewalk repairs, and code enforcement.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program ($3,507,376): Supports affordable housing construction, rental housing expansion, and homebuyer support programs.
Emergency Solutions Grant ($232,640): Directly supports emergency shelters, homeless prevention efforts, and rapid re-housing services.

The annual plan serves as the fourth update to the City’s five-year Consolidated Plan. Development of the budget included two public input sessions, 30 organization consultations, an over 30-day public comment period, and a formal public hearing.

In addition to funding approvals, the ordinance authorizes staff to execute necessary HUD agreements, manage environmental reviews, and maintain 17 full-time staff positions, including 5 Code Compliance Officers.

For more information, media representatives can contact Senior Public Information Officer Gabriela Morrow at 361-826-3583 or by email at GabrielaM@CorpusChristiTX.gov