Community Housing Development Fund Round 26 Awards
Tompkins County
Summary
The county put $80,000 of IDA money into one affordable Habitat home, and staff urged municipalities to pursue Pro-Housing Community certification to unlock state funding. Over $2 million is available in the CHDF.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
$80,000 in IDA contributions disbursed; over $2 million remains available in the CHDF.
A low- to moderate-income household will gain an affordable for-sale home.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Housing and Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting — August 5, 2026
Three affordable housing projects were recommended for a combined $460,000: Habitat's Home Two Homes duplex, The Citizen (59 rental units), and REACH's Ross House at the former St. John's shelter site. Members debated how to stretch limited funds between for-sale and large rental projects.
Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — May 19, 2026
The county put $80,000 of IDA money into one affordable Habitat home, and staff urged municipalities to pursue Pro-Housing Community certification to unlock state funding. Over $2 million is available in the CHDF.
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