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Lakeshore Housing Alliance warns HUD rule changes could put 400 local households at risk
Summary
Christina Ford of the Lakeshore Housing Alliance told the commission that proposed HUD FY2025 funding rules — including a reduction in guaranteed renewals and a cap on permanent housing funding — could jeopardize more than 400 Ottawa County households and asked for flexible bridge funding from HUD.
Christina Ford, representing the Lakeshore Housing Alliance of Ottawa County, used public comment time to urge federal flexibility after recent Housing and Urban Development guidance she said would sharply reduce program renewals and constrain permanent housing financing.
"Ottawa County has always believed in strong local solutions and responsible stewardship of federal resources," Ford said, warning that cuts…
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