Commission backs Land Bank’s CHIP grant application and approves MOU for administration

Jan 13, 2026

The commission voted to support a Land Bank Authority application for a ~ $1.415 million CHIP grant to construct about six houses and approved an MOU clarifying roles between the city and the land bank for grant administration.

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The Rome Floyd Land Bank Authority is applying for a 2026 Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) grant of about $1,415,000 to build approximately six houses in the city and surrounding unincorporated areas; the city commission approved a resolution of support and a memorandum of understanding to clarify administrative roles.

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