Affordable housing

TxDOT is making $30 million dollars available to rebuild affordable housing stock in the four communities most impacted by the I-45 NHHIP; Fifth Ward, Third Ward, Independence Heights, and the Near Northside. And TxDOT is reaching out to residents in these communities to get their input on where they believe the housing can be built, and what types of housing should be constructed.

The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation is managing the overall effort, and Houston-based AB Land Planning is doing the outreach. In 2025, the company visited each of the four communities during the first round of outreach. That feedback led to the creation of the Draft Housing Revitalization Plan, which AB Land Planning is sharing with residents.

Meeting dates and times

• Greater Third Ward
  Wednesday, April 22, 2026
  6pm- 8pm
  Third Ward Multi-Service Center
  3611 Ennis Street
  Houston, TX 77004
  
  
• Near Northside
  Thursday, April 23, 2026
  6pm- 8pm
  Lindale Park Community Center
  218 Joyce Street
  Houston, TX 77009
  
  
• Greater Fifth Ward
  Wednesday, April 29, 2026
  6pm- 8pm
  De Luxe Theater
  3303 Lyons Avenue
  Houston, TX 77020
  
  
• Independence Heights
  Thursday, April 30, 2026
  6pm-8pm
  Greater First Baptist Church Community Center
  4441 Haygood Street
  Houston, TX 77022

Residents will be able to make comments on the Draft Housing Revitalization Plan at both the meetings and online.

The online link takes users to a TSAHC website page where they can learn more about the affordable housing effort and review the plan document itself. Public comments will be received on the draft plan through Friday, May 22, 2026.