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Council reads ordinance to partner on 2026 CHIP housing grant to help low-income homeowners
Summary
Council read an ordinance authorizing a partnership to apply for a 2026 Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) grant to assist low-income and mobile-home owners with repairs; funding would be split with the county and participating cities and the ordinance will return for a second reading.
St. Marys council read an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter a partnership with the county to apply for the fiscal year 2026 Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) program grant to assist low-income homeowners and owners of mobile homes with necessary repairs.
The director of public service and safety said the program helps low-income homeowners with roofing, plumbing, HVAC and accessibility modifications, and stressed that income verification is required and applicant information is handled by the county. He described past use of the program by neighboring municipalities and encouraged broader promotion so eligible residents can apply.
Council members said the funding breakdown discussed in the meeting was $400,000 for the county and $300,000 for each participating city, and that the ordinance would return for a second reading at the next meeting. No final award or contract was announced at the meeting; the ordinance authorizes submission of the grant application and declares the ordinance an emergency to expedite the process.
Council did not vote to finalize the grant submission at this meeting; staff said there is paperwork and eligibility verification required through the county.
