The Cameron County Commissioners Court approved demolition of two residences and the purchase and installation of two manufactured homes through the Colonia Self Help program for Cameron and Willacy counties.

County staff told the court that three homes were originally included in the bid package but one property was removed after a state review found an unresolved legal issue making the homeowner ineligible. Staff recommended proceeding with demolition of the two eligible homes.

For the replacement homes, county staff reported that Clayton Homes, the only company to submit a bid for the purchase and installation, requested a nonstandard payment schedule: 50% upfront at contract award, 40% on delivery/installation and the remaining 10% ten days after installation. Staff said the county’s legal team and the state have reviewed and cleared that payment structure. Commissioners approved the purchase and installation award and accepted staff’s representation that the state had authorized the payment arrangement.

Commissioners recorded no opposition to the motions approving demolition and the purchase and installation awards; the court noted that Clayton Homes had placed orders and that staff had verified vendor references. County staff also confirmed the demolition and installation work will follow applicable program requirements under the Colonia Self Help program.

The matter will proceed to contract and scheduling; county staff will return updates to the court as installation and occupancy timelines are finalized.