HUD housing and community development funding for Program Year 2026
Oakland County
Summary
Nearly $6 million in HUD funds for CDBG, HOME and ESG programs will support housing and neighborhood development — but three neighborhood development staff positions are being deleted as part of the plan.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 6, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
$5.97 million in federal funds, plus a $469,306.73 match, with three county positions eliminated.
Low- and moderate-income residents needing housing assistance, home repair and shelter services.
Three neighborhood development staff positions are eliminated.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners - Oct 15, 2026
The board amended how federal Community Development Block Grant dollars are allocated, passing 13-4 after a procedural tangle over whether an abstention requires a stated conflict of interest.
Standing Committee - Oct 7, 2026
Nearly $6 million in HUD funds for CDBG, HOME and ESG programs will support housing and neighborhood development — but three neighborhood development staff positions are being deleted as part of the plan.
Standing Committee - Oct 6, 2026
The county is accepting nearly $6 million in HUD funds for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs — supporting housing and community development work — while eliminating three housing division positions.
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