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Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) has officially launched its redesigned website on April 8, 2025. Built to better serve residents, landlords, partners, and the broader Fort Worth community, the new site reflects a major step forward in modernizing how FWHS delivers housing resources and services online.

About FWHS

Fort Worth Housing Solutions is the largest provider of affordable housing in Fort Worth, Texas. With a mission to develop and manage housing that is both safe and affordable, FWHS supports thousands of families while partnering with local stakeholders to strengthen neighborhoods. The agency has been at the forefront of housing innovation, helping residents access opportunities and creating pathways to economic independence.

Project Goals

• Create a streamlined, user-friendly site for residents, landlords, and partners.
• Enhance accessibility and compliance with ADA/WCAG standards.
• Deliver a secure, reliable platform that supports multiple FWHS programs and domains.
• Provide FWHS staff with flexible tools for easy content updates and growth.

Planeteria’s Solution

Planeteria designed and developed the FWHS website on an open-source WordPress platform, hosted securely on Pantheon for maximum performance and uptime. The site is fully ADA/WCAG compliant, mobile responsive, and designed with modular content management so staff can easily update and expand the site. Built with enterprise-level security, automated backups, and ongoing support, the platform ensures FWHS can continue delivering essential housing services with confidence.

Key Features & Functionality

• Online housing applications with resident and landlord login portals.
• Integrated board meetings and agenda management.
• Calendar and events system with custom notifications.
• Emergency alerts and news updates with multi-channel distribution.
• Multilingual support and one-click language translation.
• Service and staff directories for easy navigation.
• Interactive maps and GIS integrations for property locations.
• Training resources, documentation, and unlimited staff support.

Project Highlights

The FWHS site stands out for its ability to support multiple domains—including bhefund.org, staff.fwhs.org, and stopsixcni.org—under one unified system. This consolidation creates efficiency for staff and consistency for users. The site’s modern design, intuitive navigation, and strong compliance framework reflect FWHS’s commitment to innovation and community service.

Looking Ahead

With this launch, FWHS now has a sustainable, scalable digital platform to meet the evolving needs of its community. Planeteria will continue to provide hosting, maintenance, and technical support, ensuring the site remains secure, compliant, and adaptable as FWHS grows.

Call to Action

Explore the new site today at www.fwhs.org.