Housing
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 31, 2026.
Public comments (9)
Expressed concern that the housing report was skewed and failed to address the need for high-paying jobs or the reality of multi-generational households.
City Council (Work) - Aug 31, 2026 · 38:12 →Shared personal struggles with rising rent and lack of accessibility for disabled residents in apartment complexes.
City Council (Work) - Aug 31, 2026 · 42:04 →Spoke on behalf of developers, highlighting that current city codes discourage infill development due to costs and lengthy review processes, and urged policies that remove barriers.
City Council (Work) - Jul 20, 2026 · 2:46:45 →Expressed support for the housing trust fund and community land trusts while raising concerns about substandard rental housing conditions in low-income areas.
City Council (Work) - Jul 20, 2026 · 2:42:56 →Described recurring maintenance and safety deficiencies in rental apartments in older areas and urged stronger tenant protections and building code enforcement.
City Council (Work) - Jul 20, 2026 · 2:53:34 →Supported the housing strategy report and recommended expanding opportunities for nonprofit developers, establishing community land trusts, and creating dedicated funding sources.
City Council (Work) - Jul 20, 2026 · 2:42:53 →Ms. Rodriguez highlighted that housing affordability and development are major concerns for residents and urged the council to address dilapidated housing.
Strategic Planning Session - Feb 24, 2026 · 22:10 →Echoed support for housing authority applications and requested support letters for all sites.
City Council - Feb 3, 2026 · 6:57:10 →Requested support for all three housing authority tax credit applications to maximize regional funding.
City Council - Feb 3, 2026 · 6:53:51 →News & external sources (10)
El Paso weighs shifting $2.5M from first-time buyer aid to affordable housing
El Paso weighs shifting $2.5M from first-time buyer aid to affordable housing KFOX
El Paso seeks input on $2.5M housing fund reallocation
The City of El Paso is seeking public input on a proposal to reallocate more than $2.5 million in federal housing funds toward expanding and preserving affordable housing.
El Paso seeks input on $2.5M housing fund reallocation
El Paso seeks input on $2.5M housing fund reallocation KTSM 9 News
El Paso seeks public input on redirecting $2.5M to affordable housing expansion
El Paso seeks public input on redirecting $2.5M to affordable housing expansion KDBC
HOME begins demolition of former HQ in hopes of new housing in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises (HOME), the largest housing authority in Texas, has begun demolition of its former headquarters in South-Central El Paso. HOME is proposing that the 105,000-square-foot building,...
Las Cruces City Council OKs affordable housing project
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Las Cruces City Council approved an affordable housing project that will house about 70 people. During its meeting on Monday, Aug. 17, the City Council approved a property management agreement for Amador Crossing, a 50-un...
Gov. Abbott touts housing affordability initiative, calls El Paso a statewide model
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Governor Greg Abbott was in Socorro Wednesday, August 5, to unveil new proposals aimed at lowering housing costs across Texas. He said the Borderland is already setting the standard for faster and more affordable home construc...
Gov. Abbott to discuss housing affordability in Socorro
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will stop in the El Paso area to talk to families and businesses about his new housing affordability initiative. According to a news release by the Governor's Office, the new affordability policy will h...
Fort Bliss unveils 1st of 10 3D-printed barracks
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Fort Bliss unveiled a high-tech way to house soldiers on post. The 1st Armored Division, the Army Corps of Engineers and ICON unveiled on Tuesday, July 28 the first of 10 3D-printed barracks that are designed to house up to 5...
National Guard unveils $292M plan to house service members for DC deployment
(The Hill) -- The National Guard announced on Thursday its $292 million plan to provide “up to 2,000 apartment-style lodging units” for guard members stationed in D.C. The housing contract was awarded to corporate lodging company Placemakr and is the...