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1. What is the Great Homes program?

Great Homes is a residential reinvestment initiative created to empower Sugar Land’s residents to invest in their community by preserving, protecting, and enhancing Sugar Land’s single-family housing and neighborhood areas. There are two pilot programs under Great Homes: 1) The Great Homes Design Program and 2) The Great Homes Update Program. 

2. What is the difference between the Great Homes Design Program and the Great Homes Update program?

The Great Homes Design Program provides Sugar Land homeowners and HOAs with a creative, re-envisioned exterior home design at a cost exclusive to them as Sugar Land residents, while the Great Homes Update Program is a reimbursement incentive program intended to encourage the rehabilitation and refurbishments of the exterior of a Sugar Land homeowner’s single-family property. 

3. Who is eligible for these programs?

All single-family residences located within the Sugar Land city limits are eligible for participation in the program. Any occupancy and ownership qualify (the property may be owner-occupied, tenant-occupied, or vacant). Property taxes must be current, and the property must be covered by a valid and current homeowner’s insurance policy. Townhomes, multi-family buildings, and condominiums are not eligible, and participation in the programs requires a completed application that the City must approve. 

4. How is the City paying for this?

The pilot programs under Great Homes are funded with existing one-time capacity available in the General Fund.  

5. I own two or more homes in Sugar Land. Am I still eligible for this program?

Yes! There is no limit to how many homes you can apply with. 

6. If I participate in this program, will my home renovations look the same as others who participate?

No. Homeowners can apply to Great Homes with the home renovations and improvements of their choice. All improvements made through Great Homes are subject to existing deed restrictions, your Homeowner Association approval, and program guidelines. 

7. Why is Great Homes under Economic Development?

When residents reinvest into their homes, it promotes economic development by creating a housing stock that is desirable to Sugar Land’s current and future workforce and young families. An updated housing stock is important to retaining and attracting highly talented and educated workers that help attract businesses to Sugar Land.