Neighborhood Services

Welcome

The mission of Neighborhood Services 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

Share ideas on ways to improve Fort Worth's neighborhoods and the community. The plan determines the best use of grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a variety of community development programs and projects for low- to moderate-income individuals.

Now underway

Public Comment Period June 16-July 16

Public Hearing #1

6 p.m., July 14, with Neighborhood Services Department

E.M. Shamblee Public Library

1062 Evans Ave.

Fort Worth 76104

Public Hearing #2 6 p.m., Aug. 12 Fort Worth City Hall - City Council Chamber

100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth 76102

Read Action Plan draft

Summer Block Party for Worth Heights Residents

Swing by and learn about exciting improvements coming to Worth Heights. Got ideas? We want to hear from YOU!
Tell us what you love, what you'd like to see more of and how we can make your neighborhood even better!
Saturday, July 19 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Victory Forest Community Center 3427 Hemphill St. Fort Worth 76110

Fairhaven Neighborhood Community Survey

Fairhaven neighbors, tell us what projects we should prioritize. Fort Worth’s Fairhaven neighborhood is the recipient of the 2025 Neighborhood Improvement Program, a $4.2 million grant that will help fund a three-year project. More>>

Community Action Partners In-Person and Online Application
Intake sessions and online applications are now being processed by CAP. Please visit this site for more information, including application schedule and how to apply. More>>

Annual Action Plan

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)

Latest Video

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

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 of Fort Worth

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

Facade 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.

PRO-Housing

Fort Worth received a $5 million PRO-Housing (Pathways to
Reducing Obstacles to Affordable Housing) grant to develop housing policy plans, improve strategies and facilitate affordable housing production and preservation.

Public Service Agencies

Public Service Agencies (PSAs) are nonprofit organizations that provide essential social services to vulnerable populations, especially those with lower incomes.

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 Bess 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 Park & Recreation as the Senior Administrative Services Manager and in 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.

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

NSD Leadership Team

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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)

2023-2027 Consolidated Plan:

Fair & Affordable Housing

Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act), state law (Texas Fair Housing Act) and city ordinance (Human Relations Ordinance) prohibit discrimination of people in housing because of their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or familial status. The city’s Human Relations Ordinance also includes protection from discrimination based on a person’s sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity and/or gender expression. These laws cover virtually all housing – private homes, apartment complexes and condominium developments – and nearly all housing transactions including renting and selling houses and providing mortgage loans.

For more information about the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance or to report a housing discrimination, call 817-392-7525 and/or visit the Diversity & Inclusion webpage.

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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.

Neighborhood Services

Welcome

Updates & Announcements

Latest Video

Programs & Services

CDBG Disaster Recovery Grant

Community Action Partners

Community Planning & Reporting

Consolidated Plan 2023-2027

EnVision Center of Fort Worth

Facade Improvement Program

Find Your Neighborhood

Homebuyer Assistance Program

Housing Finance Corporation

Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS

Lead-Safe Program

Neighborhood Empowerment Zones (NEZs)

Neighborhood Improvement Program

Priority Repair Program

PRO-Housing

Public Service Agencies

Texas Opioid Settlement Funds

Veteran Services

Weatherization Program

Department Leadership

Kacey Bess

Neighborhood Services Director

NSD Leadership Team

Contact Us

Phone

Location

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

Helpful Links

Fair & Affordable Housing

Social Media

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.

Housing Notices

Affiliations

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.