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Housing advocates urge restoration of rental housing funds as DHCD outlines $352.7M capital plan
Summary
DHCD presented a $352.7 million capital plan for FY27, including $93.5 million for rental housing programs and BEAD/ARPA broadband activity; dozens of nonprofit witnesses urged lawmakers to restore Rental Housing Works funding to prior levels and raised concerns about 'fenced' awards and equitable competitive processes.
Emily Haskell, the DLS analyst for the Department of Housing and Community Development, told the subcommittee DHCD proposed $352.7 million in FY27 capital spending. She said rental housing programs total $93.5 million for FY27 (level with last year’s CIP), and that DHCD has included awards for state revitalization programs in the governor’s budget for the first time. Haskell also reviewed broadband capital (ARPA and BEAD) and noted $13…
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