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Farmington Hills council approves CDBG 5‑year consolidated plan and 2026–27 action plan with added housing rehab funds
Summary
Council approved the HUD‑required 2026–2030 consolidated plan, the 2026–27 annual action plan and an amendment to the citizen participation plan, allocating $306,337 to housing rehabilitation, $42,500 to public services and $60,000 for administration and adding $32,633 in unanticipated HUD funds to housing rehab.
Farmington Hills — The City Council on April 13 approved the five‑year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) consolidated plan for 2026–2030, the 2026–27 annual action plan and an amendment to the citizen participation plan, and authorized the acting city manager to submit the application to HUD.
Tracy Emanuel, community development and special projects coordinator, told council that HUD requires cities to develop plans using estimated funding and then adjust budgets after HUD announces the actual allocation. Emanuel said the city initially estimated $358,837 plus $50,000 in program income (total $408,837) and later received an allocation higher than expected; the difference of $32,633 was proposed to be added to housing rehabilitation.
Emanuel outlined the proposed 2026–27 budget: $306,337 for housing rehabilitation (estimated to support about 17 home improvement projects), $42,500 for public services (capped at 15% to support nonprofits that provide homelessness prevention, domestic violence support and food assistance), and $60,000 for program administration (capped at 20% to cover staff wages, notices and audit services). Emanuel said program outreach relies mainly on the city website, word of mouth and referrals from Oakland County and code enforcement.
Council members asked about outreach and program capacity; Emanuel said the program is income‑based (not location‑based) for housing rehabilitation and that last year about 14 homes were assisted. Councilmember Dwire and members of the public urged broader notice in publications residents receive; one resident recommended using the Farmington Press to reach more households.
Council approved the motion to adopt the plans and budget and authorized the acting city manager to file the required HUD application by May 16, 2026. The council voted in favor by voice.
What happens next: The acting city manager will submit the application to HUD and staff will implement outreach and the applicant intake process for housing rehabilitation and public‑service grants.
