Summary
Leftover federal Healthy Homes grant money is being carried into 2026 so ongoing home repairs for low- and moderate-income homeowners can be finished by the extended November 2026 deadline.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
$39,748.43 in federal grant funds continues to be available for home repairs; no county cost.
Low- and moderate-income homeowners getting health and safety repairs through the program.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Housing and Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting — August 5, 2026
The county is applying for up to $750,000 in state CDBG funds to continue its low-income homeowner renovation program with INHS. A public hearing is set for September 1 to meet the September 23 state deadline.
Housing and Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting — June 3, 2026
The county's small grant program — $40,000 spent since 2019 — has leveraged $18 million in housing investment. The Village of Dryden just got $5,000 to pursue federal rehab funds, and Sigler pushed for wider outreach so smaller towns apply too.
Housing and Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting — January 7, 2026
Leftover federal Healthy Homes grant money is being carried into 2026 so ongoing home repairs for low- and moderate-income homeowners can be finished by the extended November 2026 deadline.
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