Federal Grant Award Summary

The County of Washtenaw received a formula grant award of $1,255,293.97 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239), effective September 18, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2034. This award supports the expansion of affordable housing supply for low- and very low-income residents within Washtenaw County by funding a range of housing activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance programs, acquisition and construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance.

As a participating locality under the HOME program formula allocation methodology, Washtenaw County will administer these funds either directly or through sub-award arrangements with developers, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to implement housing projects that meet federal income targeting and affordability requirements. All HOME-funded housing units must remain affordable to low-income households for periods ranging from five to twenty years, depending on the activity type and funding contribution level. The county is required to maintain compliance with 24 CFR Part 91, including submission of annual action plans and certifications to HUD and comprehensive record-keeping standards for the grant period and beyond.