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Knox County accepts $2 million HUD grant to help seniors age in place
Summary
The commission accepted a $2,000,000 HUD competitive award to fund home repairs and accessibility modifications for low‑income seniors, with no local match required; one commissioner voted no and several raised procurement questions about Build America Buy America requirements.
Knox County commissioners voted to accept a $2,000,000 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development award to fund aging-in-place home repairs and accessibility modifications for low‑income senior residents.
The grant requires no local match, county staff said. Director Jenny Holden told commissioners the program will fund ramps, grab bars, bathroom conversions, and HVAC repairs or…
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