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Richland County outlines priorities for 2026 HUD action plan, including HOME down-payment and Operation 1 Touch repairs
Summary
County staff detailed proposed uses of CDBG, HOME and ESG allocations in a needs–assessment hearing, highlighting Operation 1 Touch home repairs (up to $24,000 per home), a $200,000 HOME down-payment assistance set‑aside for first‑time buyers, CHDO set‑aside requirements, and ESG priorities for homelessness prevention.
County housing staff presented a needs-assessment and draft priorities the county will use to develop its 2026 annual action plan for HUD funding.
A county presenter reviewed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) objectives and eligible activities, and stated projects must directly benefit low‑ and moderate‑income residents in unincorporated Richland County and the Town of Blythewood. The presenter noted that public services are capped at 15% of CDBG funds.
Adrienne Jackson, manager of housing, described the Operation 1 Touch minor home repair program, which serves…
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