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The Harris County Community Services Department (CSD) is seeking input for the development of a Method of Distribution (MOD) for $750,000,000 in Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds from the Texas General Land Office and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Harris County Community Services Department developed a schedule of public meetings to engage a wide audience in information sharing and discussion. Written and oral comments regarding the development of a county Method of Distribution (MOD) will be taken at the upcoming planning meetings listed below. CSD will also provide updates on CDBG-MIT, MOD, and outreach activities at its website at http://www.harrisrecovery.org/.

Upcoming Meeting

Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
at the Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) office
located at 9418 Jensen, Houston, Texas, 77093

CDBG-MIT Survey

In addition, a public survey has been prepared to help assess resident mitigation needs and overall vulnerability to community hazards:

Additional written input regarding the planned use of the CDBG-MIT funding will be accepted by Harris County by Friday, September 16, 2022, 5:00 pm, via mail to Attn: HCCSD Planning Section, 13105 Northwest Freeway Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77040 or by email to [email protected].

Harris County will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending Harris County functions. Requests from persons needing special accommodations should be received by Harris County staff 48-hours prior to the function. The public hearing will be conducted in English and requests for language interpreters or other special communication needs should be made at least 72 hours prior to a function. Please call 832-927-4700 or email [email protected] for assistance or additional information about this posting.