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City votes to join countywide regional housing trust JPA; staff say $1.75M REAP allocation could benefit 29 Palms
Summary
Council approved joining a San Bernardino County regional housing trust JPA (Resolution 2609). Staff said membership could cost the city roughly $30,000 in the first year but could secure a $1,750,000 REAP grant earmarked to the city for a pilot project if the city participates.
The Twentynine Palms City Council voted unanimously to join a countywide joint powers authority (JPA) intended to create a regional housing trust to increase financing options for affordable and workforce housing.
City staff described the JPA as a pooled, member-driven entity that could offer gap financing, predevelopment loans and other tools that…
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