Community Development

August 7, 2020.   The Community Development Department will be modifying hours, staff and certain services to the following: 

  • Community Development Department Main Office Lobby Facility will be closed to the public until further notice.
  • Community Development Department Service Hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
  • Community Development Department will be available via telephone, telephone message, email and by fax.  

These temporary changes are in effect until further notice.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MAIN NUMBER 713-475-7294

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT EMAIL CommDev@pasadenatx.gov

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FAX NUMBER 713-475-7037

All inquiries should be made to the main line and will be responded to within 48 hours

Purpose

The purpose of the Community Development Department is to support the City of Pasadena through the development of affordable housing opportunities, improvement of public facilities/infrastructure, administration of public service activities, and the implementation of emergency solutions to reduce homelessness throughout the community.

Programs

Programs administered by the Community Development Department are provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and include:

  • Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
  • Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
  • HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)

This Resource Packet (PDF) contains numbers to multiple organizations that may be able to assist your needs.

Disaster Relief - Harris County Project Recovery
Please go to www.harrisrecovery.org or call 832-927-4961 for more information.

Fair Housing

April is Fair Housing Month 

The month of April marks the anniversary of the passage of the Federal Fair Housing Law of 1968 and increases efforts to end housing discrimination and raise awareness of fair housing rights. In 2018, the Fair Housing Act celebrated its 50th anniversary. Designed to protect Americans from discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of housing based on: color, race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status, sexual orientation and gender identity. You can learn more by visiting www.hud.gov/fairhousing, 1-800-669-9777 (Voice) or 1-800-877-8339 (Federal Relay).  

Documents

  1. Public Notice - 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program - English (PDF)
  2. Public Notice - 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program - Spanish (PDF)