Local nonprofit seeks CHTO recognition to pursue housing grants in Perry County

Sep 15, 2026

A local housing nonprofit applicant said it is seeking CHTO recognition and investor backing to pursue grants for affordable housing projects in Perry County; organizers asked for a low‑income representative to join their board to meet certification rules.

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Tara Davis told the work group she and a small board are pursuing DCEED recognition as a Community Housing Trust Organization (CHTO) to access additional housing grants and investors. She described early fundraising hurdles and said the CHTO is scouting local opportunities and needs a board member who qualifies as the low‑income representative required by certification rules.

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