HOME Investment Partnerships Program - Single Family Contract for Deed Set-Aside

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs administers the HOME Investment Partnerships Program using federal funds allocated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This Notice of Funding Availability establishes a set-aside specifically for single family housing activities under the Contract for Deed program. The Department functions as the primary state housing agency in Texas and is responsible for distributing federal housing funds in accordance with both federal regulations and state administrative rules. This funding opportunity is part of the Department’s broader effort to expand access to safe, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households across the state. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the acquisition or refinance of single-family homes in combination with new construction activities for households currently occupying homes under executory contracts for conveyance. The Contract for Deed program is designed to assist households that may not yet have access to traditional financing mechanisms, enabling them to transition into stable homeownership situations. The program prioritizes improving housing conditions and ensuring compliance with applicable housing standards, including energy efficiency and fair housing requirements. Approximately one million dollars in funding is made available through this notice, sourced from the state’s annual HOME allocation. These funds are distributed through a Reservation System, meaning that eligible participants may reserve funds on a first-come, first-served basis while funds remain available. The Department retains discretion to reallocate unused funds, incorporate program income, or adjust total funding levels based on availability and program needs. Funds must be used strictly for eligible activities and cannot be deployed in participating jurisdictions as defined under federal HOME rules. Eligibility for funding is limited to entities that have an active Reservation System Participation Agreement with the Department. Eligible applicants include units of general local government, nonprofit organizations, public housing authorities, local mental health authorities, and councils of government. Applicants are expected to be familiar with all governing federal and state regulations, including administrative, environmental, procurement, and fair housing requirements. Compliance with certification, debarment policies, and audit requirements is mandatory for participation. The application process operates on a rolling basis within the Reservation System framework. Applicants must submit complete applications and all required documentation through the Department’s designated file transfer system. Applications must adhere strictly to prescribed formats and utilize official forms without modification. The Department provides detailed application guidance and materials through its website and encourages applicants to seek clarification when needed. Applications are reviewed for administrative completeness, prior participation performance, and compliance with program rules. Funding availability follows a phased timeline. Initial reservations begin in December with a focus on colonia areas serving households at or below sixty percent of area median income. A broader funding phase opens in March for projects serving households up to eighty percent of area median income across eligible areas of the state. The reservation period closes in mid-June, after which any remaining funds may be reprogrammed. The Department may adjust timelines or release methods at its discretion, and applicants are encouraged to monitor updates regularly. Evaluation of applications includes administrative review, compliance checks, and consideration of prior participation. Final funding decisions are recommended by the Executive Director and subject to Board approval. While specific award timelines are not stated, applicants should anticipate a review period following submission. For questions or assistance, applicants may contact the Department’s Single Family and Homeless Programs Division via email. The program does not explicitly state recurrence but is tied to annual federal funding cycles, suggesting the potential for future similar opportunities.