# Houston’s Midtown Housing Boost | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-07-16T04:30:49+00:00
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Houston’s City Council just approved a major new deal with Harris County to turbocharge affordable housing in the Midtown area, tapping into Texas Reinvestment Zone Two. Starting in 2025, one-third of the zone’s tax revenue will be directed straight into the city’s Homeless Housing Funding Account — a bold, coordinated effort to tackle homelessness and housing insecurity. Councilmember Joe Panzarella called it an “all-hands-on-deck” moment, stressing that this partnership ensures funds are not just for development, but for real, accessible housing. With strict reporting and audit requirements, the agreement guarantees transparency and accountability — proving Houston’s commitment to building more affordable homes for everyone. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/67877534cd29f484

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