Austin Trip, HOME Project

Was in Austin a couple of days last week. Spent Wednesday afternoon lobbying concerning the Sunset Commission Report to consolidate the Office of Rural Community Affairs with the Texas Department of Agriculture and then attended the implementation work shop for the OCC Portion of the HOME Program. The city was granted $270,000 to build five new homes for people who qualify. We will be taking applications from citizens starting in December. To qualify, a person must own their home and have their taxes current. People also qualify by income levels. This program is designed to serve low to very low income with preference given to senior citizens and those with some sort of a disability. It is a very good program and we are excited about it at City Hall.