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Housing Commission outlines voucher growth, project-based vouchers at Black Rock Crossing and property-management plans
Summary
The Marquette Market Housing Commission reported expanded outreach, a new mission statement, an increase to 36 Housing Choice Voucher participants (capacity 50), plans to pilot project-based vouchers at Black Rock Crossing and a proposal to offer property-management services to private owners to generate revenue.
The Market Housing Commission provided its annual update to the Marquette City Commission on Aug. 25, reporting steady staff retention, program activity and a new mission statement aimed at “creating thriving communities by enriching lives with housing support and opportunities.” Jackie Stark, speaking for the commission, said the Housing Choice Voucher Program currently assists 36 families; the program has authority for 50 vouchers but is constrained by funding and local rent levels.
Stark told commissioners the commission is preparing project-based vouchers tied to the Black Rock Crossing development (project-based vouchers are attached to specific units rather than the household). She said Black Rock Crossing is expected to…
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