flood prevention &

mitigation program

Public Notice

Harris County Housing & Community Development
Project Proposed for Funding through Development Block Grant
for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program

The United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has allocated funding through the CDBG-MIT program to the state of Texas. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has been designated to administer the CDBG-MIT funds on behalf of the state of Texas. Harris County is a direct recipient of CDBG-MIT funds from the GLO.

The Harris County Housing and Community Development is preparing three (3) project applications for the following planning study projects;

Katy Hockley Cut Off Road Critical Transportation Corridor Study
Kuykendahl Road Critical Transportation Corridor Study
Disaster Community Impact Study

These projects total $1,500,000 through the Community Development Block Grant for Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program. Each planning study will produce a public document and other key deliverables to lay out community findings for future success, as well as specifically identified issues, solutions, high-impact projects for implementation, and funding strategies.

These projects, as well as upcoming CDBG-MIT projects, will be available on the Harris County Housing and Community Development website at https://hcd.harriscountytx.gov/Disaster-Recovery/Flood-Prevention-Mitigation-Program or onsite at the Harris County Housing and Community Development Department (HCHCD), 1111 Fannin Dr., 9th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002 on business days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

This notice serves as an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the intended proposed projects.

Written comments must be submitted to the Harris County Housing and Community Development (HCHCD), 1111 Fannin Dr., 9th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002 or by email to [email protected], during the 15-day public comment period beginning on April 2, 2026 and ending on April 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

For additional information, please contact [email protected] or (832) 927-8200.

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Public Notice

Notice of Early Public Review of a Proposal to Support
Activity in the 100-Year/500-Year Floodplain or Wetland

To: All interested Agencies, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FEMA – Texas Division of Emergency Management, Groups and Individuals

This is to give notice that the Harris County Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) as required under 24 CFR Part 58 has determined that the following proposed action under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Mitigation (MIT) Program, funded by HUD Grant#: B-18-DP-48-0002 and GLO Contract #: 22-129-000-D405 is located in a wetland, and HCD will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action within the wetland and the potential impacts on the wetland from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11990 and in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 in Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands.

The proposed project location is along Chimney Rock Road between Westheimer Road and Interstate Highway (I)-69, and at 5701 Beverly Hill Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas. The proposed project would reduce flood risk within and near the St. George Place Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ 1) by replacing the existing inadequate storm sewer system beneath Chimney Rock Road, reconstructing the roadway, and adding aboveground detention within Anderson Park. Specifically, large reinforced concrete boxes (RCBs) would be installed beneath Chimney Rock Road to provide a drainage outlet for the surrounding area. The roadway surface would be reconstructed from Westheimer Road to I 69, and some turn lanes would be widened to standard width for safety. On the eastern side of the roadway, sidewalks would be widened from 4 feet to 6 feet. On the western side of the roadway, sidewalks would be widened to a 10-foot-wide shared-use path. Additionally, the project would reconstruct Anderson Park and add aboveground stormwater storage at designated areas within the park.

Based on the effective FEMA FIRMs (panel number 48201C0855L, effective June 18, 2007), the proposed project is located entirely outside the FFRMS Floodway, 100 year Floodplain, and 500-year Floodplain. The proposed project includes 0.34 acres of wetland impacts located within Anderson Park. The impacted wetlands provide no recreational, educational, scientific, cultural, or historic value beyond flood risk reduction.

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in the wetland and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the wetland, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate project impacts on the [floodplain/wetland]. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about the wetland can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in a wetland, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by HCD at the following address on or before May 1, 2026: Harris County Housing and Community Development Department; 1111 Fannin St, 9th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002; Attention: Thao Costis, Executive Director. Additional information is available for public review during business hours 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday – Friday at the Housing and Community Development Department; 1111 Fannin St, 9th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002. Comments may also be submitted via email at [email protected] .

Date: April 17, 2026

The initial proposed project list for CDBG-MIT applications were submitted to Harris County Commissioners Court in August 2023 and were approved unanimously. Formal applications will be submitted to the GLO on a rolling basis beginning in February 2024. The GLO must formally review and approve the proposed projects. Please see project list below:

Substantially Complete Project Applications:

North Forest (Precinct 1) Project Overview

Ralston Acres (Precinct 1) Project Overview

Pine Trails (Precinct 2) Project Overview

Cypress Creek (Precinct 3) Project Overview

Dowdell Woods (Precinct 3) Project Overview

Barwood (Precinct 3) Project Overview

Tower Oaks (Precinct 3) Project Overview

Chimney Rock / Anderson Park Project Overview

Alief & Barker Northglen Evacuation Signals: Evacuation Route Improvements (Precinct 4)

Upcoming Project List:*

*Applications for the project above are still under development with the GLO. Once they reach a level of that is substantially complete they will also undergo a Public Notice at a future date.

The CDBG-MIT Planning Study Program was developed through Harris County’s Method of Distribution (MOD) process to help advance a more coordinated and comprehensive approach to long-term resilience planning. Each planning study will produce public reports and key technical deliverables that identify community needs, evaluate flood and hazard risks, and outline potential solutions, priority projects, and implementation strategies to strengthen mitigation and resilience across the County.

The proposed planning study program was first submitted to Harris County Commissioners Court in September 2023 and has been updated several times to reflect evolving planning needs and coordination with County departments and regional partners. Commissioners Court approved updates to the planning study list in July 2024, May 2025, and December 2025. Through these actions, up to $32.75 million in CDBG-MIT funding has been allocated to support a coordinated countywide effort to analyze flood risk, infrastructure resilience, and community mitigation needs.

Formal planning activity applications are submitted to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) on a rolling basis, and each project must undergo review and approval by the GLO prior to implementation.

Please see the current list of planning studies below.

Substantially Complete Project Applications:

Harris County Community Studies (Harris County Resident Resiliency Study)

Recover Plans: Update to Emergency Support Function

Spring Stuebner Road Critical Transportation Corridor Study (from Hwy 99 to IH 45)

Louetta Road Critical Transportation Corridor Study (from Hwy 249 to IH 45)

Harris County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Master Drainage Plan

Evacuation Routes Study

Cypress Creek Overflow Analysis

Winfield Basin

Halls Bayou Watershed Flood Risk Analysis Study

NE Harris County Neighborhoods Assessment

Upper Brays Bayou Watershed Feasibility Study

Spring Branch Sub-watershed Feasibility Study

Clear Creek Watershed Tributary Feasibility Study

Upper Greens Bayou Watershed Tributary Feasibility Study

Hunting Bayou Watershed Feasibility Study

Lower Cypress Creek Watershed Tributary Feasibility Study

White Oak Bayou Watershed Feasibility Study

Slims Bayou Watershed Tributary Feasibility Study

City of Seabrook: Zoning Ordinance Re-write Update Project

Katy Hockley Cut Off Road Critical Transportation Corridor Study

Disaster Community Impact Study

Kuykendahl Road Critical Transportation Corridor Study

Upcoming Project List:*

Environmental Monitoring, Testing, and Environmental Justice in Low-Moderate Income Enhancement Study

PCT4 Flooded Intersections

Upstream Addicks Corridor Study

Resilience Hubs Study

Houston Ship Channel Study

Harris County Eviction and Stability Study

*Applications for the project above are still under development with the GLO. Once they reach a level of that is substantially complete they will also undergo a Public Notice at a future date.

Following the devastating impacts of flooding from the 2015, 2016, and 2017 extreme weather flooding events, the state of Texas received an allocation of Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

CDBG-MIT funds represent unique opportunity to provide assistance in areas impacted by recent disasters and carry out strategic and high-impact activities to mitigate disaster risks and reduce future losses in areas impacted by recent disasters. HUD defines mitigation activities as: “Those activities that increase resilience to disasters and reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of loss of life, injury, damage to and loss of property, and suffering and hardship, by lessoning the impact of future disasters.”

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has been designated to administer the CDBG-MIT funds on behalf of Texas. GLO’s CDBG Mitigation Action Plan: Building Stronger for a Resilient Future (the Action Plan) outlines the use of funds, programs, eligible applicants, and eligibility criteria for these CDBG-MIT funds.

GLO’s Mitigation State Action Plan

On March 31, 2022, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved Harris County’s Method of Distribution (MOD) for the allocation of $750,000,000 in CDBG-MIT funding to help mitigate and increase future resilience from the adverse impacts posed by hurricanes, tropical storms and depressions, flooding, wind and other hazards to develop disaster-resistant infrastructure. The approved CDBG-MIT MOD includes the amount of funding for eligible entities to carry out risk mitigation projects.

Approved CDBG-MIT Method of Distribution

On November 1, 2023, a contractual amendment was signed between Harris County and the GLO which effectively repositioned a portion of the original $750 million allocation directly to the Harris County Flood Control District. As a direct recipient, the Harris County Flood Control District directly administers $502.5 million in CDBG-MIT and $302 million in CDBG-DR towards eligible Flood Control District Projects. For more information, click here: Harris County Flood Control CDBG Projects.

CDBG-MIT Project Application Citizen Participation Plan

If you are interested in being included on the ‘Interested Party’ emailing list, please send an email to [email protected] or call (832) 927-8200 to request being included on the list.

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