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Welcome

The mission of Fort Worth Neighborhoods is to strengthen communities by empowering residents with housing, community development, and social services. Through collaborative efforts, we improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods with people-focused programs and strong partnerships.

Neighborhood Services goal is to create vibrant, safe, and sustainable communities by addressing the needs and concerns of Fort Worth residents.

Updates & Announcements

CAPER Public Hearing & Comment Period - Every year, the City of Fort Worth receives funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help people with low and moderate incomes. This money goes toward making sure everyone has a safe and affordable place to live and that there are good jobs for them.

Public Hearing Date: Dec. 18, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Ella Mae Shamblee Library
1062 Evans Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104

A 15-day public review and comment period will commence on Monday, December 2, 2024. All comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

2025 CFW HTC Application is now online. Download it underour Public Notices updates on the main Neighborhood Services website.

The City of Fort Worth has received $5.7 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of a $420 million nationwide initiative to eliminate lead-based hazards in homes. The grant will help protect children and families from the dangers of lead exposure, with a focus on low-income households. Funds will be used to address and mitigate lead hazards and reduce lead exposure and make homes safer to live in, especially homes with children under 6. For more details and to apply for the Lead-Safe Program, visit FortWorthTexas.gov/leadsafe

The Rising Stars Youth Leadership Academy program has moved to the Parks and Recreation Department. For more details, click here.

Seminary and Worth Heights Neighborhood Improvement Strategy

Seminary Neighborhood - Project details & community survey
Worth Heights Neighborhood - Project details & community survey

The Neighborhood Conservation Plan and Housing Affordability Strategy offers a comprehensive roadmap to enhance Fort Worth neighborhoods and address the affordable housing challenge.

Download the Plan(PDF, 43MB)

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Programs & Services

CDBG Disaster Recovery Grant

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) provides HUD funding for long-term recovery from the 2021 Winter Storm in Fort Worth

Community Action Partners & Bill Payment Assistance

Connects residents with social services, such as utility bill payment assistance, senior and youth resources, financial empowerment and employment resources.

Community Planning & Reporting

Oversees the planning and reporting of grant programs that fund community projects, such as neighborhood improvements, affordable housing and housing stability.

Consolidated Plan 2023-2027

A five-year strategy to set housing and community development priorities for HUD's CPD block grant programs.

EnVision Center & Financial Empowerment

A centralized hub for support in the areas of education, economic empowerment, character & leadership, and health & wellness.

Façade Improvement Program

Helps local businesses in eligible areas improve their curb appeal with the storefront and façade improvements.

Find Your Neighborhood

Get involved in your neighborhood - connect and identify neighborhood associations, school districts and crime prevention organizations.

Homebuyer Assistance Program

Provides up to $25,000 in mortgage assistance for income-eligible first-time homebuyers within the Fort Worth city limits.

Housing Finance Corporation

Helps finance the residential ownership and development of single-family and multi-family dwellings for low and moderate incomes.

Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS

Offers vital housing and support services, helping low-income individuals with secure stable housing.

Lead-Safe Program

Offers lead hazard reduction home repairs to ensure a safe, lead-free environment for children and residents of Fort Worth

Neighborhood Empowerment Zones (NEZs)

Promote development, revitalization, and investment in underserved neighborhoods through targeted policies and incentives.

Neighborhood Improvement Program

Prioritizes neighborhood revitalization and infrastructure improvements to attract investors, enhance livability, and elevate the quality of life for Fort Worth residents.

Priority Repair Program

Provides critical emergency and mechanical system repairs to Fort Worth homeowners in need, ensuring safe and livable conditions.

Texas Opioid Settlement Funds

Distributes settlement money from opioid-related lawsuits to support addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts across the state.

Veteran Services

We honor our veterans by providing essential support, including resources, job training, and housing, to help them transition to civilian life and enhance their well-being.

Weatherization Program

The Weatherization Assistance Program enhances energy efficiency for income-eligible households in Tarrant County.

Department Leadership

Kacey Bess

Neighborhood Services Director

Kacey has over a decade of dedicated service with the City of Fort Worth. Her most recent role as the Assistant Director of the Human Resources Department underscores her adeptness in administrative leadership.

She held pivotal positions in Parks & Recreation as the Senior Administrative Services Manager & within Fire as the Administrative Services Manager. Her journey with the City began in Budget as a Budget Analyst, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of municipal operations.

Kacey received her bachelor’s degree in business from UT Austin and a master’s degree in public administration from the UT Arlington. She also is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources.

Contact Us

Phone

817-392-7540

Location

Fort Worth City Hall

100 Fort Worth Trail

Fort Worth

76102

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Mission & Vision

Building strong neighborhoods by empowering residents with housing, community development, and social services.

Deliver the Nation’s best services and community development to residents and neighborhoods that need it most.

Strategic Plans

The Neighborhood Conservation Plan and Housing Affordability Strategy offers a comprehensive roadmap to enhance Fort Worth neighborhoods and address the affordable housing challenge.

Download the Plan(PDF, 43MB)

Fair & Affordable Housing

Fair housing laws ensure individuals and families attempting to buy, sell, lease or finance a home are treated equally. Fair housing laws protect individuals from discrimination based on their race, color, national origin, religion, familial status, gender and disability. The availability of affordable housing in communities where those individuals and families want to live, however, can severely limit fair housing choice.

Housing is considered affordable when the total cost of housing – including rent/mortgage and utilities – is under 30 percent of household income.

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Public Notices

Below is a list of City of Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Public Notices which provide guidance, extensions, instructions, clarifications, announcements and other policy information.

The documents are provided in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.