City offices closed Wednesday, February 1st due to weather. Essential services continue. Trash pick-up is canceled but will run as soon as safely possible, Please leave carts at the curb.
The City of Waco is in Stage 2 of our Drought Contingency Plan as of July 13, 2022 limiting water use.
We work with the community through numerous programs allowing applicants within the City of Waco to apply for aid with some priority housing needs. For more information click on the appropriate link or call (254) 750-5656.
The City of Waco receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City is a direct recipient of the grants below.
Activities undertaken must meet one of the three following HUD National Objectives:
The Fair Housing Act protects buyers and renters from housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, and familial status (including anticipation that children may become part of a household).
If an individual believes they have experienced housing discrimination, they can file a complaint with their local Fair Housing Officer.
The City of Waco is receiving new federal funding for projects and services to reduce homelessness and increase the availability of affordable housing. Members of the public are encouraged to complete a short survey to help staff determine how to best use this funding. Use the links below to complete the funding.
Paper copies can be obtained at the public libraries.
Small Business Recovery Fund Program - No longer accepting applications
The City of Waco has prepared the DRAFT Annual Action Plan. The plan summarizes housing and community development activities as well as the proposed expenditure of CDBG and HOME program funds for the program year 2022 (PY22). View the DRAFT by clicking the link below.
At the end of every program year, City of Waco is required to prepare the CAPER. The report summarizes housing and community development activities for the program year 2021(PY21). View the report by clicking the link below.