Home investment partnerships program

Kent County, Michigan received a $884,289.02 formula grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239), effective September 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2034. This funding supports the county's affordable housing initiatives, including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and rehabilitation of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance for low-income households. The awarded housing must meet HUD's income targeting and affordability requirements, with assisted units remaining affordable for 5 to 20 years depending on the activity type and level of HOME funding contribution.

As a participating jurisdiction under the HOME program, Kent County administers these funds directly or distributes them to developers, nonprofit organizations, and other housing partners to expand the supply of affordable housing throughout the county. The formula grant allocation represents a continuation of HUD's annual distribution mechanism, whereby 60 percent of HOME appropriations flow to eligible local governments and urban counties. Kent County must comply with HUD's regulatory requirements, including submission of five-year Consolidated Plans and annual Action Plans for review, and maintenance of records documenting program compliance for five years beyond applicable affordability periods.