HOME Investment Partnerships Program - Single Family General Set-Aside

The HOME Investment Partnerships Program Single Family General Set-Aside is administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), a state agency responsible for affordable housing and community development initiatives across Texas. This funding opportunity represents a portion of the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program allocation provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered at the state level. The program is designed to support housing stability and affordability for low-income households through targeted single-family housing interventions. The funds are distributed through a structured reservation system that requires applicants to enter into a Reservation System Participation Agreement with TDHCA. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to support two key activity types: Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance. Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance focuses on rebuilding or constructing single-family homes for low-income homeowners who occupy their residences, ensuring safe and energy-efficient housing. Tenant-Based Rental Assistance provides subsidies to eligible households to offset rental costs, including rent, security deposits, and utilities. These activities aim to address both long-term housing quality and immediate affordability challenges within the state. Funding under this program totals approximately 39.4 million dollars and is subject to both federal and state regulations governing the HOME program. These include requirements related to environmental review, fair housing, administrative standards, and energy efficiency. Administrative costs are capped at 5 percent of total project funds for most activities, with an exception allowing up to 10 percent for tenant-based rental assistance. Funds are distributed regionally using a formula that allocates resources across urban and rural subregions to ensure equitable geographic distribution. Eligibility for this funding is limited to specific public and nonprofit entities, including units of general local government, nonprofit organizations, public housing authorities, local mental health authorities, and councils of government. Applicants must comply with all applicable rules and submit required documentation through the Department’s established application procedures. Participation in the reservation system is required to access funding, and applications for participation are accepted on a rolling basis. The application process requires submission of a complete application package, including all required forms and supporting documentation, through the Department’s designated file transfer system. Applicants must adhere strictly to the format and requirements outlined in the Application Submission Procedures Manual. In addition, applicants are subject to administrative review, prior participation evaluation, and audit requirements. Funding decisions are informed by recommendations from an advisory committee and final approval by the governing board. The funding timeline operates through a phased reservation system beginning January 13, 2026, with funds released initially by subregion, then region, and finally statewide as availability evolves. The final deadline to reserve funds is July 27, 2026. While applications for participation are accepted continuously, access to funds is dependent on availability within the reservation system. The program does not guarantee funding for all participants, and unused funds may be reallocated by the Department. For additional information or assistance, applicants may contact the Single Family and Homeless Programs Division via email. All program materials, including application forms and regulatory guidance, are available through the Department’s website.