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State-funded home improvement program completion
The city is using leftover state money to finish repairs on the last three homes in its targeted home improvement program, which gives about $40,000 per unit to owner-occupied 1-4 unit homes in challenged neighborhoods. No new state funding rounds are currently known.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026
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Annual Action Plan and Community Development Funds
The mini-grant program for block clubs and neighborhood groups is growing — $330,000 for year three with a new bank sponsor. Councilmembers pressed staff on equity, since less-organized neighborhoods without formal associations can only access smaller grants.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026