Community Development Division


Our Mission : To assist in the creation and development of a viable community through superb customer service, community outreach, partnerships in economic development, affordable housing and social service agencies.

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The Community Development Division is responsible for the administration of two HUD formula grant programs, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. The CDBG and HOME Programs provide the City of Harlingen with an opportunity to develop viable communities by funding activities that provide a suitable living environment, create decent affordable housing, and provide economic opportunities to/for low and moderate-income households. Funds are awarded to carry out a wide range of housing and community development activities directed towards neighborhood revitalization and the improvement of community facilities and services.

Browse through our pages and links for more information about the programs available in our community.

Thanks for visiting our site! Please contact us if you have questions or need additional information.

~Tammy DeGannes, Community Development Director  
   E-Mail Address:  tdegannes@myharlingen.us

    The CDBG Program

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One-Year Action Plan for 2009-2010

The HOME Program  

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CAPER Summary (Oct '08 - Sep '09)

VIEW ARCHIVED PLANS/NOTICES.

VIEW SPECIAL PROJECTS.

Disaster Recovery Assistance Available

If your home is located in Cameron County and was damaged by Hurricane Dolly, you may be eligible for assistance.  Homeowners "in or near" one of the cities listed below, please contact the office that is accepting applications for assistance in your precinct:

  Community Development Corporation of Brownsville
(956) 541-4955
PRECINCTS 1 & 2

           Brownsville            Indian Lake                    Los Fresnos    
              Bay View               Laguna Vista                  Port Isabel
              Rancho Viejo         South Padre Island          Laguna Heights

Harlingen Community Development Corporation
(956) 421-2351
PRECINCTS 3 & 4

           Harlingen                  San Benito                   Palm Valley
              Combes                     Santa Rosa                   La Feria
              Los Indios                  Rio Hondo                    Primera
              Rangerville

   INCOME LIMITS

 

Household Size

Income Level

1
Person

2 Persons

3 Persons

4 Persons

5 Persons

6 Persons

7 Persons

8
Persons

80% AMI

  25550

  29200

  32850

  36500

  39400

  42350

  45250

  48200

For assistance in Willacy County, call Rebecca Chapa at (956) 689-3393.  In Hidalgo County, call Maria Lucio at (956) 787-8127 X 127.                                   

 

ATTENTION:  1ST TIME HOMEBUYERS

The City of Harlingen is currently accepting Pre-Qualification Forms for down payment and closing cost assistance from persons interested in purchasing a home within the city-limits of Harlingen. Assistance may be available in the form of deferred and/or zero-interest loans. To pre-qualify, call (956) 216-5180 or stop by the Community Development Department between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Our office is located inside the Lon C. Hill Building at 502 E. Tyler in Harlingen. CLICK HERE to Pre-Qualify for housing assistance.

Las Presentaciones en la Audencia Publica se Haran en Español para Aquellas
Personas que asi lo Desean.

For more information on the CDBG and HOME Programs, please call
 our office at (956) 216-5180 or visit us at the Lon C. Hill Building located at 502 E. Tyler, Harlingen, Texas.