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Department of Community and Human Development

department
7 mentions across 5 events

Also known as: DCHD

The Department of Community and Human Development is a City of El Paso department that administers programs and services for vulnerable residents and community strengthening. Its services include homelessness prevention and assistance, emergency shelter operations, and affordable housing programs for low and moderate-income families. The department also oversees neighborhood development and civic engagement initiatives.
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housing (5)
community (4)
tax (3)
governance (3)
development (3)
policy (1)
grant (1)
bond (1)
contract (1)

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Legislative threads where Department of Community and Human Development is mentioned

201 Cortez Drive (File 26-0187)

2 hearings since Feb 2026·Last: Feb 3, 2026·LIHTC·Site

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801 Texas Avenue, 3rd Floor, El Paso, TX 79901·Show on Google Maps ↗
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August 2026

Resolutions
requester

A resolution amending the project recommendation for the Montoya Gardens Neighborhood Association listed under Exhibit "A" of the Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) resolution, which is funded by the 2022 Community Progress Bond.

A Resolution to amend the project recommendation for Montoya Gardens Neighborhood Association under Exhibit "A" of the Resolution for the Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) funded under the 2022 C

June 2026

Other Business

Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign contracts with the State of Texas to receive a projected $480,471 in 2026-2027 Homeless Housing and Services Program funds from TDHCA, and authorizing DCHD's Director to sign related sub-award agreements with local agencies.

…ent of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA); and authorizing the Director of the Department of Community and Human Development (DCHD) to sign all contracts, amendments and related documents between the City…

May 2026

Board Agenda Items
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A discussion item presented by the Department of Community and Human Development regarding Fair Housing.

Discussion: Department of Community and Human Development on Fair Housing

Operational Focus Updates
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Presentation and final report on the completion of the 2020 Census and next steps by the U.S. Census Bureau, along with 2020 Census outreach efforts conducted by Sanders Wingo and Taylor Collective.

Presentation and final report on the completion of the 2020 Census and next steps by the U.S. Census Bureau as well as the 2020 Census outreach efforts by Sanders Wingo and Taylor Collective.

February 2026

Other Business
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Discussion and action authorizing the Mayor to sign Resolutions of Support and/or No Objection for three 2026 9% Regional Competitive Low-Income Housing Tax Credit applications proposed by Paisano Housing Redevelopment Corporation.

Discussion and action that the Mayor of the City of El Paso, Texas, be authorized to sign Resolutions of Support and/or Resolutions of No Objection for the following 2026 9% Regional Competitive Low-I

Other Business
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Authorizes the Mayor to sign a resolution acknowledging that the Cielo Towers II project is located in a census tract with more than 20% Housing Tax Credit units per total households.

Discussion and action that the Mayor of the City of El Paso, Texas be authorized to sign a Resolution acknowledging that Cielo Towers II is located in a census tract that has more than 20% Housing Tax

Other Business
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Authorization for the Mayor to sign Resolutions of Support and/or No Objection for three 2026 9% Regional Competitive Low-Income Housing Tax Credit applications proposed by Paisano Housing Redevelopment Corporation: Cielo Towers II, Eastside Crossings II, and Siesta Jardin.

Discussion and action that the Mayor of the City of El Paso, Texas, be authorized to sign Resolutions of Support and/or Resolutions of No Objection for the following 2026 9% Regional Competitive Low-I