County staff outlines $1 million Pro Housing Incentives grant application and priorities
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Summary
Nevada County staff told the Board that the county will apply for up to $1,000,000 in Pro Housing Incentives funds and proposed allocating roughly 36% to down-payment assistance, 32% to homelessness services and the remainder to new rental or ownership housing; the board approved submitting the application.
Tyler Barrington, director of Housing and Community Services, briefed the Board of Supervisors on Nevada County's Pro Housing Incentives grant application, saying the county will seek up to $1,000,000 in funding and is considering a three-part allocation. "Approximately $360,000 towards down payment assistance," Barrington said, "approximately 32%, so $320,000 goes towards homelessness services," with the remainder for new rental or ownership housing and potential RFPs to partner with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity.
Barrington explained the difference between the $1.25 million figure shown in the resolution and the actual maximum the county could apply for after consulting with HCD: "We found out that we're only eligible for up to $1,000,000 versus the $1,200,000 that's shown in the resolution." Board members asked for clearer staff reports in the future about how funds would be prioritized; staff said allocations will be refined as needs are determined and in coordination with other funding sources.
Supervisor Bullock moved to approve submitting the application and the board adopted the motion by roll call. No final spending decisions were made at the meeting; staff will return with program-level details and proposed implementation steps if the award is received.
