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Butler County administrator reports $76.5 million in ARPA allocations, flags HUD NOFO and upcoming budget timeline
Summary
County administrator told commissioners ARPA allocations total about $76.5 million across three tranches, reported about $38–39 million completed and outlined a HUD notice of funding opportunity that could shift federal priorities from permanent supportive housing toward transitional programs; staff will submit CDBG/HOME recommendations for 2026.
Butler County’s administrator briefed commissioners on the county’s American Rescue Plan Act spending and related federal guidance at the Nov. 18 meeting, saying the county has allocated roughly $76.5 million in ARPA funds to local projects and programs since 2022.
“Throughout 2022 and through 2024, you placed into the local communities $76,500,000 in American Rescue Plan money,” the administrator said, adding that about $74.5 million was principal and roughly $2 million came from interest earned on county funds. The administrator said approximately $38–39 million in projects have been completed, about $15.5 million has been expended on in-progress community projects, and another $15 million is planned.
The administrator also warned of a recent Department of the Treasury update ending the annual-report requirement beginning in 2026 while preserving quarterly reporting obligations. Staff emphasized continued tracking via the county’s ARPA portal and semi-annual audits with an external accounting firm.
On housing policy, officials highlighted a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Notice of Funding Opportunity that appears to prioritize transitional housing and rapid rehousing over permanent supportive housing. The administrator said staff and the county’s human and social services director will meet with housing providers to evaluate CDBG and HOME allocations and will bring recommendations to the board for the 2026 program.
The board was told there is a Dec. 14 deadline to submit a revised plan to the “balance of state” if counties need to reduce permanent supportive housing services; staff said they expect to revise plans where required and noted the balance-of-state process will rank plans for federal funding.
