Affordable Housing Funding

At a glance

  • What: City funding and tools for affordable housing.
  • Where it stands: Several steps in September and October 2026.
  • Next: Further awards and the effect of the redevelopment-financing resolution.

Details

  • 2026-09-29: a resolution on redevelopment financial mechanisms for blighted and vacant properties, and confirmations to the Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee.
  • 2026-10-27: an Affordable Rental Development Fund award of up to $750,000 for 25 affordable units, and a quitclaim of 412 Ocala Dr to East Tennessee Housing Development Corp.
  • 2026-09-01: a HUD Older Adults Home Modification grant of up to $3 million was also on the agenda.

Sources

  • Published minutes of 2026-09-01, 2026-09-29 and 2026-10-27

Log

2026-09-01 - City Council

  • HUD Older Adults Home Modification grant of up to $3 million.

2026-09-29 - City Council

  • Redevelopment financing resolution; advisory committee confirmations.

2026-10-27 - City Council

  • Up to $750,000 for 25 affordable units; quitclaim of 412 Ocala Dr.