Health & Human Services

HHS New Location

Health and Human Services has moved.
Address: 5325 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78751
Mailing: P.O. Box 1748, Austin, TX 78767

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) News

Invitation to attend CDBG 2026 Community Needs Public Hearing

Travis County invites the public to attend a public hearing that will be held on March 24, 2026, at 9:00 am at Travis County Commissioners Courtroom. Members of the public who wish to participate may appear in person or register in advance to speak remotely. The online registration portal will be open from 8:00 p.m. two nights before the meeting until 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Information and links to the registration form are available on the Commissioners Court webpage at:
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/commissioners-court.

The public can view the public hearing session online via a link that will be active by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the public hearing, by clicking on the Commissioners Court Voting Session link for the public hearing date at:
https://traviscotx.civicclerk.com/web/home.aspx.

Residents will have the opportunity to present community needs and recommend projects for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to be used in the unincorporated areas of Travis County or anywhere in Bee Cave, Creedmoor, Lakeway, Lago Vista, Manor, San Leanna, Sunset Valley, Webberville or West Lake Hills. The information collected will help guide the selection of CDBG projects for the Program Year 2026 (October 2026-September 2027). For more information, see the invitation in English and Spanish (Español).

Only a Few Weeks Remaining for Travis County Resident Input in the PY26 Community Needs Survey

The CDBG Community Needs Survey for Program Year 2026 is currently available to all Travis County residents. The information collected will help guide the selection of CDBG and HOME projects for the Program Year 2026 (October 2026-September 2027) The survey became available online April 1, 2025 and will remain open until March 31, 2026. It is available in English and Spanish (español). Printed copies can be obtained at Travis County Community Centers or by request via mail. Residents will have the opportunity to present community needs and provide input on funds to be used in the unincorporated areas of Travis County or anywhere in Bee Cave, Creedmoor, Lago Vista, Lakeway, Manor, San Leanna, Sunset Valley, Webberville, or West Lake Hills.

Home Rehabilitation Pre-Screening Tool Available

Travis County CDBG/HOME has launched a new pre-screening tool to help income-eligible homeowners take the first step toward applying for the Home Rehabilitation Program. This tool helps determine if you may qualify for the Home Rehabilitation Program.
To qualify through pre-screening, you must:

Live in the Travis County CDBG service area
Be a homeowner using the home as a primary residence
Meet income guidelines (to be verified later)
Have a home outside the 100-year floodplain

Please note: Meeting these criteria through pre-screening does not guarantee eligibility or services. If you qualify, you’ll be invited to complete a full application with our program partner,
Meals on Wheels Central Texas. Start your pre-screening here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/07dfd4a29cf141a9b50da92feef035f0