PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The county is amending its existing contract with Habitat for Humanity - Northwest Harris County to add language allowing the organization to provide additional home rehabilitation services under the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program, with no change to the total contract amount.

What it means for you

Low-income homeowners in Harris County who qualify for the ARPA single-family home rehabilitation program may receive additional rehabilitation services through Habitat for Humanity - Northwest Harris County through December 31, 2026.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who's paid?Habitat for Humanity - Northwest Harris County, Inc.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the Purchasing Agent brought it forward. Taken up at the July 9, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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