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Board approves $400,000 for Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services to fund down payment assistance
Summary
The board approved a $400,000 housing funding agreement with Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services to support a down payment assistance program projected to help roughly 40 families; deputy housing director confirmed prior performance reports will be re‑circulated to commissioners.
Kalamazoo County commissioners voted on Sept. 2 to authorize a $400,000 housing funding agreement with Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services (KNHS) to support a down payment assistance program aimed at increasing homeownership.
Program and expected outcomes: County staff indicated the funding is expected to support approximately 40 down‑payment assistance transactions and to reinvigorate a KNHS revolving fund that assists families with purchase costs and closing gaps.
Accountability and reporting: Commissioner Ray requested prior performance documentation before approving multi‑year funding levels for organizations. Deputy Housing Director said a prior performance report had been circulated after the millage application cycle and offered to re‑share the metrics; staff agreed to provide periodic reports on grant performance going forward.
Vote and implementation: The motion carried (ayes recorded); staff will execute the funding agreement and monitor performance metrics, reporting outcomes to the board.
Ending: Commissioners framed the investment as consistent with the county’s housing priorities and as complementary to other housing millage investments that focus on the most vulnerable households.
