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Council approves 2025-26 CDBG and HOME annual action plan to seek HUD funds for senior repairs
Summary
The council approved ordinance 25-040 authorizing applications to HUD for CDBG and HOME funds to support programs including senior home repair and other prevention-focused services; councilmembers noted the funds help keep seniors safe at home and can prevent homelessness.
The Independence City Council on June 16 approved ordinance 25-040, the 2025-26 annual action plan authorizing applications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME program funds and making necessary appropriations.
A councilmember said the funds are used locally in partnership with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity to provide senior home repairs, including roof and plumbing work or ensuring doors and windows close properly, as a prevention strategy to keep seniors safely housed. "We use these for senior home repair ... it's a prevention approach for us," the councilmember said.
The councilmember also cited data discussed in the meeting that the two fastest-growing groups among people experiencing homelessness are women with children under 5 and people over age 65, and said investments in home repairs can reduce homelessness risk.
Madam State Clerk called the roll on ordinance 25-040. Vote record: all seven councilmembers voted yes. Ordinance 25-040 passed 7-0.
Discussion versus decision: the council adopted the action plan and authorized staff to apply for HUD CDBG and HOME funds (formal action). Council comment provided context regarding local program uses and homelessness prevention (discussion). No grant award amounts were specified in the meeting.
Next steps: staff will submit grant applications to HUD and proceed with contracting and appropriation steps if funds are awarded.
