Pasadena, TX · Harris County
Community Housing Development Organization Certification Application
This 2026 application helps nonprofit organizations seeking Pasadena Community Housing Development Organization certification submit organizational, financial, board, and project information for city review.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application guides nonprofit organizations through requesting CHDO certification and applying for HOME CHDO set-aside funding, with instructions and attachments covering eligibility, organizational structure, financial management, capacity, and community service. The city reviews certification alongside the funding application; certification lasts one year, and organizations must seek recertification after that period and when the city commits HOME funds to a new CHDO project.
Who needs it
Nonprofit organizations seeking Pasadena CHDO certification and HOME CHDO set-aside funding should complete the application and provide applicable required attachments.
Why it needs a notary
The financial management affidavit includes a state-jurat block for the affiant to swear to its statements and sign before a notary; the board representation affidavit is also identified as requiring notarization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the 2026 CHDO certification application and review its instructions, attachments, and submission checklist.
- 2
Fill Out The Application
Complete the application and prepare the required organizational, financial, board, and project attachments that apply to your organization.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If an applicable affidavit requires notarization, book a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session and complete the notarial act.
- 5
Submit To The City
Follow the application instructions for submitting two unbound copies with original signatures to the City Secretary’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pasadena. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the Pasadena CHDO certification application?
- Complete the application, gather applicable attachments, and follow its submission instructions. The form states that applications are due March 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CST, and late applications will not be accepted.
- Do I need to notarize an affidavit in this application?
- The financial management section calls for a notarized affidavit as one option for demonstrating financial accountability. The board representation instructions also call for a notarized affidavit. Check which attachments apply to your organization.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the affidavit?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The form requires a notarized affidavit; confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized document.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The instructions say to mail or hand deliver the application to the City Secretary’s Office, 1149 Ellsworth Drive, 2nd Floor, Pasadena, Texas 77506. The form requires two unbound copies with original signatures.