Council adopts amendment prioritizing housing in HART funding guidance

Mar 9, 2026

Council adopted an amendment to the HART funding priorities resolution to emphasize housing as the primary intent of upcoming funds, extended project timelines to 18 months and removed some sustainability/energy requirements to reduce cost pressure on housing projects.

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Council debated and adopted an amendment to the HART funding priorities resolution that clarifies the intent to prioritize housing projects. The amendment extended allowable project timelines from 12 to 18 months, removed certain sustainability/energy requirements that staff said could increase housing costs, and reiterated that behavioral health funding remains eligible but the primary focus should be housing and housing‑related facilities.

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