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Barry County says it has been approved for $1.5 million MSHDA infrastructure grant for Delton project
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Commissioner Bassett said the county was approved for a $1.5 million Michigan State Housing Development Authority infrastructure grant to fund water, sewer and roads for the Stepping Stones development; the county has 120 days to complete paperwork to secure the award.
Barry County commissioners were told March 17 that the county has been approved for a $1.5 million infrastructure grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to support the Stepping Stones housing development in Delton.
Commissioner Bassett described the award as an infrastructure grant intended to fund public improvements such as water, sewer and roads for the new development. "It was for $1,500,000 And, we ... were approved. And so, what that means is that, we now have 120 days to file some more paperwork," Bassett said, adding that the funding would help reduce per-unit costs and make roughly 35 homes more attainable in the area.
Why it matters: The award would fund infrastructure that municipal governments typically build before housing construction; commissioners said the grant could lower costs per unit and help make housing more attainable in Delton, a community several commissioners cited as a target for revitalization.
Details and next steps: Bassett said the county has about 120 days to complete additional paperwork and that county staff with local partners will work through the necessary documents. If the paperwork is completed and the award is finalized, the funding is expected to pay for roads, water and sewer infrastructure needed for the Stepping Stones project. Commissioners said they are coordinating with local partners and referenced prior county actions (including a water-tower project) that support development in the area.
Commission context: Commissioners framed the award as part of a community-driven revitalization in Delton, noting local efforts and partnerships that supported the application. No vote was recorded on the grant at the meeting; the chair and commissioners discussed the administrative timeframe and paperwork required to finalize the award.
What remains open: County staff must complete the paperwork within the stated 120-day timeframe; commissioners did not provide a detailed funding breakdown beyond the $1.5 million amount and an approximate housing-unit estimate of 35 units. County staff follow-up is recommended to confirm the award terms and timeline.
