Home investment partnerships program

The City of Lawrence received a $471,668.61 formula grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Planning and Development division under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) on September 18, 2025. The award, obligated through September 30, 2034, 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 Lawrence, Kansas.

Under the HOME program, all assisted housing must meet income targeting and affordability requirements, with units remaining affordable for 5 to 20 years depending on the activity type and level of HOME funding contribution. The City of Lawrence, as an established participating jurisdiction, may undertake HOME-funded projects directly or provide funds to developers, housing authorities, and other affordable housing partners. The city is required to maintain comprehensive records documenting program compliance for five years beyond the affordability periods and must submit annual action plans and certifications to HUD for review consistent with 24 CFR Part 91 requirements.