SRPEDD's grant application will focus on providing technical assistance for zoning and infrastructure improvements to support new housing opportunities throughout the region.
An overview on the grant program from HUD states, "Communities nationwide are suffering from a lack of affordable housing, and housing production is not meeting the increasing demand for accessible and available units in many urban and rural areas, particularly areas of high opportunity.
"Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) supports communities who are actively taking steps to remove barriers to affordable housing, such as:
- Barriers caused by outdated zoning, land use policies, or regulations;
- Inefficient procedures;
- Gaps in available resources for development;
- Deteriorating or inadequate infrastructure;
- Lack of neighborhood amenities; or
- Challenges to preserving existing housing stock such as increasing threats from natural hazards, redevelopment pressures, or expiration of affordability requirements."
SRPEDD is currently drafting an application to create a list of high priority sites/areas for improvements and a program to provide technical assistance in these areas. Please check back for more information in the coming weeks!
Do you have a question or thoughts about the grant program or feedback on the region's needs?
Please email one of our staff contacts with your question and we will be in touch.
