12. • Health & Human ServicesTravis County (Travis County)

Consider and take appropriate action on approval of the CDBG Owner Septic System Rehabilitation Agreement for program implementation. (Judge Brown & Commissioner Gómez).

Presented in: Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session on 2026-04-14

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Under the provisions of Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 USC 5301), the Federal government through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sponsors a program that provides Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to cities and counties. This program aims to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons. Travis County administers the CDBG program to fund eligible activities within its service area, including housing-related improvements. In addition to the existing Home Rehabilitation Program, the CDBG Septic System Rehabilitation Program is being developed to assist eligible households with the repair or replacement of failing septic systems.The homeowner agreement establishes the roles and responsibilities of the County, contractor, and homeowner for program implementation. The agreement was developed with the assistance of the County Attorney’s Office and is modeled after prior program documents used during the previous septic system program (2017–2019), with updates to reflect current program requirements.Approval of this agreement will allow staff to proceed with program implementation.