Habitat for Humanity Seventh Street infrastructure grant
Summary
The city will apply for a state infrastructure grant to help fund the cul-de-sac, water and sewer for Habitat's planned 10-unit affordable townhome development, doubling up on its existing federal grant application.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
No city match; Habitat would manage most of the work if funded.
Future affordable-home owners buying through Habitat's sweat-equity model.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
The city will apply for a state infrastructure grant to help fund the cul-de-sac, water and sewer for Habitat's planned 10-unit affordable townhome development, doubling up on its existing federal grant application.
City Council - Aug 25, 2026
A ~$750,000 grant application (due end of September) would fund road, sidewalk, water, and sewer infrastructure for Habitat's planned 10-unit development on Seventh Street, with the city as fiscal agent.
City Council - Jul 14, 2026
The city is partnering with Habitat for Humanity on a state CDBG grant application to pay for infrastructure for 10 affordable homes on 7th Street, aimed at families earning 50–80% of area median income with preference for local families. The city's role is fiscal agent, at minimal cost.
Planning Commission - Jun 15, 2026
The ten-unit affordable housing project stalled after federal funding dried up, but Habitat is now pursuing a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant and hopes to break ground by June 2027. The extension keeps the approved subdivision alive.
Related development
Habitat for Humanity 7th Street Affordable Housing
Ten families earning 50–80% of area median income — with local families given preference — could buy homes, and the properties would become tax-producing.
SUB 2024-01 Extension — Five-Lot Subdivision / Ten Housing Units
Keeps ten affordable homes moving forward on the city's south side despite funding setbacks.
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