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Urbana certifies Habitat for Humanity as CHDO and approves $227,500 in HOME support

Urbana Committee of the Whole · February 3, 2026
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The Urbana Committee of the Whole unanimously approved certifying Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County as a HUD CHDO for program year 2026 and authorized $197,500 in project development funds plus $30,000 in operating support for five affordable-home projects.

The Urbana Committee of the Whole voted to certify Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for HUDs HOME program year 2026 and approved funding to support five affordable-home projects.

City housing staff told the council that Habitat was the only applicant this year and requested $197,500 in development funds — $39,500 per project for five projects — plus $30,000 for operating support. "Habitat has applied for a total of $197,500 in…

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