2026 Spending Strategy for the Housing Fund
Summary
DMD requests $1M for the housing trust fund (seed money for a possible charitable structure under the federal Road to Housing Act) and $250K for land banking ahead of the tax sale.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.25M requested for housing programs and land acquisition.
Homeowners needing repairs and families seeking affordable housing.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Budget Hearings - Day 1 - Sep 15, 2026
DMD requests $1M for the housing trust fund (seed money for a possible charitable structure under the federal Road to Housing Act) and $250K for land banking ahead of the tax sale.
Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee (AHFAC) - Feb 10, 2026
Because funds arrive in phases, the committee agreed to spend most remaining uncommitted money on home repairs rather than larger projects early in the year.
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