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Council hears extension of owner‑occupied repair grant; $54,000 now available through Story County Housing Trust Fund
Summary
City staff said the Story County Housing Trust Fund approved extending the owner‑occupied repair grant and released roughly $54,000 in funds, with individual awards capped at an unspecified amount "10" as stated in the meeting.
City staff reported that the Story County Housing Trust Fund approved an extension of the owner‑occupied repair grant and that approximately $54,000 is now available for the program.
A presenter told the council the release was official and the program can resume soliciting applications. "We have routed the official release we have about $54,000 available," the presenter said. The speaker added that the most any person can get is "10," as stated in the meeting record; staff did not clarify in the public remarks whether that means $10,000 or another unit.
Staff reminded the council that applicants must meet income eligibility: households must be at or below 80% of the countywide median income; staff said the calculation requires additional steps beyond looking at a simple chart. Staff encouraged councilors to refer eligible residents and invited people with questions to contact the presenter.
No formal vote was required; the report was informational and staff will continue to solicit applications now that the funds are released.
Clarifying note: The meeting transcript records the phrase "the most any person can get is 10." The presenter did not state units during the public comment; the article therefore reports the quoted phrase exactly and does not infer dollar units or other measures.
