Help Build Houston’s Future
Through our Traditional Homebuyer Program, the Houston Land Bank sells lots to Approved Homebuilders at a discount from market prices. In exchange, the builder agrees to construct a quality affordable home to be sold to an income-eligible homebuyer at or below a capped price.
ELIGIBLE HOMEBUILDERS
We look for builders committed to the equitable transformation of Houston’s neighborhoods, especially in areas designated by the City as Complete Communities. Approved Homebuilders must also be able to show financial stability and good references and align with our goal of being good neighbors in the communities we serve.
Our builder/developer RFQs are listed on the Resources page under Procurements. We welcome responses from all interested builders, even those who are just getting started in the business. Sign up for updates on our next Homebuilder RFQ here.
LOT SALES TO HOMEBUILDERS
- Neighborhood Design Appropriateness (Whether design fits with the neighborhood); 15 points
- Home enhancements in addition to the Minimum Standards (Features that increase quality of life, home efficiency, and lower long term maintenance cost for the homebuyer); 15 points
- Proposed sales price per square foot (As originally proposed); 15 points
- Track Record (Demonstrated ability to advance the sale of a home to a qualified homebuyer); 5 points
The best-scoring proposal is selected to move forward for construction.
We expect our Approved Homebuilders to stay on schedule and within budget, and to keep open lines of communication with neighbors and with us. As a good partner, we provide marketing and listing support, helping builders connect with qualified homebuyers. Our lot sales are ongoing.
To learn more about the Traditional Homebuyer Program, you can read the Program Guidelines here.
Please click the links below to access the documents and recordings associated with our builder meetings
Builders Forum – November 3, 2022 – Presentation
Builders Information Session – April 19, 2022 – Video | Presentation | Q&A
Builder Workshop – March 6, 2021 – Q & A | Video
2nd ePP Builder Forum – December 28, 2020 – Video
Builder Workshop – Lot Applications – November 13, 2020 – Q & A | Video
Builder Forum for ePP construction reporting – October 5, 2020 – Video
Optional Virtual Builder Forum – August 31, 2020 – Video
Please see below, related documentation for builders.
Traditional Program Guidelines – PDF