Home investment partnerships program

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, awarded the County of Jefferson a HOME Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) formula grant in the amount of $938,996.80, effective September 25, 2025, through September 30, 2034. This award funds affordable housing activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and rehabilitation of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance for low- and very low-income households in the Watertown, New York area.

As a participating jurisdiction under the HOME program, the County of Jefferson is required to direct these funds toward housing activities that meet federal 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. The county must comply with HOME program regulations, including submission of five-year Consolidated Plans and annual Action Plans for HUD review and approval, and must maintain documentation of program compliance for five years beyond the required affordability periods.