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Phoenix subcommittee reviews housing repair programs and homeownership initiatives
Summary
Neighborhood Services and the Housing Department briefed the subcommittee on five housing repair programs (owner-occupied rehab, hardship assistance, weatherization, Lead Safe Phoenix, rental rehab) and homeownership tools including Open Doors down-payment assistance, HUD Section 32/18 sales, Family Self-Sufficiency, and a $5M ARPA-funded community land trust.
City staff presented an overview of programs intended to preserve naturally occurring affordable housing and expand homeownership during the Community Services & Education Subcommittee meeting on Nov. 18.
Neighborhood Services Director Spencer Cell and deputy Matt Utiro described five CDBG-funded repair programs that help low- and moderate-income households maintain safe, energy-efficient homes. A resident, Angela Cohen of District 8, described receiving window, oven and plumbing repairs that reduced dust, improved airflow and lowered energy bills.
Key program details given by staff: - Owner-occupied housing rehab (CDBG-funded): typically targets households at or below 80% of area median income; staff said the city…
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