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Housing authority disclosure flags potential contractor conflict involving Habitat for Humanity

Lafayette City Council · March 17, 2026
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Summary

A housing-authority disclosure told Lafayette officials that Habitat for Humanity sought $23,600 in HOME funds for unexpected sewer work at 2150 Powder House Lane and disclosed a potential conflict because a board member has ties to the contractor; Habitat will seek a HUD exception under 24 CFR §92.356.

Cara Boyles, a legal department representative, told the Lafayette board that Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lafayette requested $23,600 in HOME funds to cover unexpected construction costs at 2150 Powder House Lane after a nonstandard 14-foot-deep sewer lateral required work by Anderson Plumbing.

"Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lafayette builds energy efficient homes for low and moderate income…

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