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Presentation and Discussion on Single Family HOME Program Survey Results and Rule Updates
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BACKGROUND
REPORT ON SINGLE FAMILY HOME PROGRAM SURVEY
As requested at the April 9, 2026, meeting of the Single Family Committee, Single Family and Homeless Programs (SFHP) staff performed outreach to stakeholders in HOME Single Family Homeownership Programs. A survey was designed by SFHP staff, and feedback was solicited through TDHCA's list serv. The survey was active from April 15, 2026, through April 21, 2026, and was open to any person to complete. A total of 56 responses were received from the following groups:
1. 32 employees and five elected officials of HOME Program Administrators or potential administrators (cities, counties, and nonprofits)
2. Seven grant consultants from four consulting firms
3. 12 general members of the public (seven identified as either previously assisted or as applicants for assistance)
Responses from general members of the public are included in the attached Excel file detailing results. The primary focus of the survey was Group 1, HOME Program Administrators and Group 2, grant consultants. Each group was directed to questions specific to that group, with an opportunity to provide a long form comment at the end with general feedback about the topic.
HOME Program Administrators were asked to rank HOME Program offerings in the order of need in their community. Of the 31 respondents, 22 currently administer HRA, and 9 do not. Two stated that they administer CFD, HANC, and/or SFD, and one stated that they administer TBRA.
87% of respondents ranked Homeowner Reconstruction Assistance (HRA) as the highest need, followed by Contract for Deed (CFD), Homebuyer Assistance with New Construction (HANC), Single Family Development (SFD), Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), and Downpayment Assistance, in order of rank.
The 22 respondents that administer HRA were asked about impact of participation in the program based on vario...
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