The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded the City of Battle Creek, Michigan a formula grant allocation of $254,254.29 under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) on September 17, 2025. This funding supports affordable housing development and rental assistance 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. The award remains obligated through September 30, 2034, consistent with the program's long-term affordability requirements, which mandate that HOME-assisted housing remain affordable to eligible households for 5 to 20 years depending on the activity type and amount of HOME funding contributed.
As an established participating jurisdiction, Battle Creek may undertake HOME projects directly or distribute funds to developers and other affordable housing partners within its jurisdiction. The city is required to document its planned use of these funds through its Annual Action Plan and maintain compliance records for five years beyond the affordability period. This award represents one of Battle Creek's routine HOME formula allocations, which the city leverages alongside Community Development Block Grants and other HUD funding to support its broader community development and housing objectives.