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Strong partnerships are essential to building long-term resilience in Harris County. Through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the Flood Control District can design and build projects that meaningfully reduce flood risk. These projects improve channel conveyance, create stormwater storage, and preserve floodplains that help mitigate flooding during major rain events.
Many communities with limited resources need additional support to recover and move forward with new projects that reduce future flood risk. Partnership funding makes it possible to advance this critical flood risk reduction work now, rather than delaying projects that communities urgently need.
CDBG funding originates at the federal level with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is administered at the state level by the Texas General Land Office (GLO). The Flood Control District applied for this funding to support projects in Harris County that meet the criteria of the program.
CDBG funding is divided into two main categories:
- CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
Helps communities recover from major natural disasters. For Harris County, this includes $322 million to support recovery specifically in areas of the county affected by Hurricane Harvey. - CDBG Mitigation (CDBG-MIT)
Helps communities prepare for future disasters by reducing flood risk. Harris County has $541 million for long-term flood risk reduction projects.
At least 50% of these CDBG funds must directly benefit Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) residents.
And at the same time, the portfolio of CDBG-funded projects spans across many communities within Harris County, extending benefits throughout the county. The Flood Control District works strategically to bring the projects from design to construction as quickly as possible, maximizing our impact and accelerating project delivery. To learn more about the CDBG program and the individual projects, visit hcfcd.net/CDBG.
The Flood Control District remains focused on advancing flood risk reduction and maintenance efforts that deliver lasting benefits across Harris County. By moving projects efficiently from planning to construction, the Flood Control District continues to strengthen resilience today and into the future. Stay informed by following us on social media.