New Web site for affordable housing and community services for Texans

AUSTIN - In response to shifts in today's economy that may increase the need for affordable housing and community services information, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has redesigned its Website - www.tdhca. state.tx.us - to better guide Texans to local resources and help.

TDHCA's ramped up site enhances user friendly navigation by providing dedicated content sections based on target audience profiles and needs. Texans can find the housing-related assistance they need by clicking on the "Help for Texans" tab or the "Quick Assistance" drop menu.

"Our site is one of the first places Texans visit when they need to find affordable housing, rental assistance, or help paying utility bills," said Michael Gerber, TDHCA Executive Director. "The fresh, user-friendly site will take them quickly to the information that serves them best."

TDHCA's other audiences, developers and builders, communities and nonprofits, and those interested in manufactured housing, can also easily access information about the TDHCA's programs and services they need by selecting their tab on the homepage.

TDHCA is the state agency responsible for affordable housing, community services, energy assistance, and colonia housing programs. TDHCA annually administers more than $400 million through for-profit, nonprofit, and local government partnerships to deliver local housing and community-based opportunities and assistance to Texans in need.