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Proposed $3.6 Million Federal Housing Grant Allocation

Original title: ORD Concerning a Continuation Grant; Approp $3,625,976.76 in Annual Federal Home Investment Partnership Grant Prog Funding, Including $3,379,921.46 from the U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban Dev & $246,055.30 from Prog Income, to Prov Funding for a Wide Range of Activities to Assist Low & Very Low-Income Households, Including Rehab, New Construction, & Direct Assistance to Tenants & Homebuyers; Prov Auth for Reallocation of Grant Funds as More Particularly Described Herein; Apv Positions; Apv & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver, Any & All Docs Related to the Proposed Uses of Grant Funds Authd Herein (R.C. 27-001) (B.T. 27-001) (Dillard) (Req of Mayor) 6/9/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 6/15/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/16/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/23/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/23/26

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance proposes accepting and allocating $3,625,976.76 in federal funding for the Home Investment Partnership Grant Program. The funds are intended to support housing rehabilitation, new construction, and direct assistance for low and very low-income households.

Why it matters

This ordinance determines the local availability of $3.6 million in federal housing assistance, which directly impacts the funding levels for home rehabilitation, new construction projects, and financial aid for low-income tenants and homebuyers.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Low and very low-income households

These households are the intended recipients of housing rehabilitation, new construction, and direct financial assistance funded by the grant.

Directly affected

Mayor

The Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver all documents related to the use of the grant funds.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this funding?
The funds are used for a variety of housing activities, including rehabilitating existing homes, building new homes, and providing direct financial assistance to low and very low-income tenants and homebuyers.
Where does the money come from?
The majority ($3,379,921.46) comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, with the remainder ($246,055.30) coming from .
What is the current status of this ordinance?
As of the latest record, the ordinance is still in committee and has not yet been passed by the full council.

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Federal-Local Funding Mix

The grant is primarily federal (HUD), but includes a significant portion ($246k) of 'program income,' indicating the city is successfully generating revenue from previous iterations of this housing program.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Connected Entities

Dillard, Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and 1 more
PersonDillard“Sponsor of the ordinance.”Map →
OrganizationNeighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee“Committee currently reviewing the ordinance.”Map →
OrganizationU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development“Source of $3,379,921.46 in federal grant funding.”Map →
PersonMayor“Requested the ordinance and is authorized to execute related documents.”Map →

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