Public Facilities & Infrastructure Investments Program (HCD grant funded)
The Public Facilities & Infrastructure Investments Program monitors federal funds utilized for construction and related activities that improve public facilities, infrastructure, and community development for low-to-moderate-income residents. These projects are operated jointly with Harris County Engineering, Harris County Flood Control District, small cities, Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), and nonprofit organizations.
With annual CDBG entitlement funds, this program supports facilities, infrastructure, and other similar projects that provide a service or use to the public across Harris County. In disaster recovery and mitigation programs, these projects provide disaster relief, long-term recovery, and restoration of facilities and infrastructure for communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. With ARPA SLFRF investments, projects support community facilities, infrastructure investments, and public services to increase the operational capacity of nonprofit organizations.
TIRZ 24 Capital Improvement Projects (RDA/TIRZ Funded)
The Harris County Redevelopment Authority (HCRDA), and the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 24 (TIRZ 24), was established in November 2012 to develop and revitalize approximately 8,000 acres of land. The zone is strategically located within 1 mile of the Texas Medical Center and 5 miles from Downtown Houston.
In 2023, an engineering study identified $715 million in needed infrastructure improvements for the Southern Sector and Cullen areas, which cover approximately 4,200 acres. These improvements include roads, water and sewer systems, drainage, and other essential infrastructure. The complete build-out is estimated to take 15 to 20 years.
The HCRDA Board has prioritized short-term infrastructure projects for 2024-2029 with a budget of approximately $32 million. These initial projects could unlock about 1,500 acres that currently cannot be developed due to lack of infrastructure. Once infrastructure is complete, the Southern Sector and Cullen Annex could generate an estimated $12 billion in new property value over the next 20 years.
Project budgets include adjustments for inflation based on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Index to account for cost changes throughout TIRZ 24's lifecycle. The 2024-2029 capital improvement projects depicted in the below dashboard have been approved by the Board. As each proceeds, details will be shared through the below tool.