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City reports ARPA homeownership progress and $3.9M in competitive grants this year
Summary
City staff told council five new homeowners in city limits received ARPA-funded down payment assistance; the city reported 12 competitive grant awards totaling $3.9 million in the calendar year and about $2.6 million in pending applications.
City staff updated council on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and grant activity, reporting progress on homeownership assistance and expanded grant capacity.
Mister Storey said five new homeowners within the city limits had received down payment assistance supported by ARPA funds; he listed block-level addresses where assistance was deployed. Staff said the city has expanded grant-writing capacity across departments and credited partners including Northside Development Group, Foothills Federal Credit Union and Community Works Carolina.
Storey provided 2025 grant statistics: 12 competitive grant awards totaling $3,900,000 and two technical-assistance grants; roughly $2,600,000 in applications remained pending. City staff reported 14 total awards against 23 submissions this calendar year and praised the team for its progress. Council asked follow-up questions about program details and neighborhood impact; staff offered to provide additional information after the meeting.
