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Kent County Housing Commission gets HCV transition and grant updates; approves minutes and agenda

Kent County Housing Commission · January 16, 2025
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Summary

At its Jan. 16 meeting the Kent County Housing Commission heard staff updates on the HCV transition to MSHDA, a submitted PSH grant application worth $700,000, and financial results showing nearly $400,000 in administrative dollars; the board approved minutes and today’s agenda and adjourned at 9:13 a.m.

The Kent County Housing Commission met Jan. 16 in Grand Rapids and received updates on the housing choice voucher (HCV) transition, pending grant applications and the commission’s financial position, then approved routine motions and adjourned at 9:13 a.m.

Why it matters: The commission is managing a transfer of HCV case files to the state agency and awaiting HUD guidance on administrative dollars and account reconciliation. Outcomes of the pending permanent supportive housing (PSH) grant and federal/state funding decisions will affect the commission’s capacity to preserve or expand services in Kent County.

Director Gustavo Perez said staff have submitted about one-fourth of the HCV files to the Michigan State…

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