Economic and Community Development

Services

AACOG’s Regional Services program serves its member governments and residents of the Alamo Area in efforts of creating strong viable communities, strong economies, and informed and trained public officials. The program provides technical assistance and advocacy in a number of program areas.

Regional Services provides technical assistance, research, and data to both the public and private sector in the development of projects and plans, which creates jobs and build a stronger economy.

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2024-2029 Draft

View and download meeting recording here: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Committee - Tue. 6-16-2024

Community and Economic Development Strategy 2018-2023

Programs

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Mitigation Program

List of Non-entitlement Communities
Recording of April 9, 2024 Public Meeting
Powerpoint presentation from April 9, 2024 Public Meeting

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery Program

AACOG is seeking input for disaster recovery needs as it prepares to develop a Method of Distribution (MOD) for $1,317,225 in Community Development Block Grant - Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery Local Infrastructure Program funds. Written and oral comments will be accepted at a public meeting scheduled for the following date, time, and location:

View Affordable Housing Lunch-and-Learn Series here.

Fair Housing Act

The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are engaging in housing-related activities like renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, or seeking housing assistance. The Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status, and disability. The Fair Housing Act covers most housing.  In limited circumstances, the Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than 4 units, single-family houses sold or rented by the owner without use of an agent, and housing operated by religious organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members.

Section 3

The Section 3 Program requires that recipients of financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the greatest extent possible provide training, employment, contracting and other economic opportunities to low-income and very low-income persons – especially recipients of government assistance for housing.  In addition, the same activities must be extended to businesses that provide economic opportunities to low-income and very low-income people. For general information on Section 3 as well as information on HUD’s business registry and opportunity portal, visit: https://www.hud.gov/section3.

Resources

• Community Development Block Grant Program for Rural Texas
• Economic Development Administration Funding Opportunities