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Council asks state guidance after request to change a Moderate Income Housing unit from rental to for-sale
Summary
A developer requested swapping a rental unit for a home for purchase under the city's MIH grant; the council asked the developer to consult the State to confirm whether the change complies with MIH grant rules and to report back at the next meeting.
City Manager Katie Hodge told the council that Joseph Thomas proposed changing a unit on Prospect Street originally designated for rental to a home for purchase. To preserve the required mix of rental and for-sale units under the Moderate Income Housing (MIH) grant, Hodge said a home in the Huffman addition would need to be re-designated as rental if the Prospect Street unit becomes a for-sale house.
Council members asked that Joseph Thomas consult with the State to determine whether the swap is permitted under the MIH grant terms and to return with clarification at the next council meeting. The meeting record does not show a state determination at this session; the council did not approve any change to the MIH unit during the July 8 meeting.
The council’s action was procedural direction to seek state guidance rather than a policy decision. The transcript does not include the MIH grant document or grant conditions; staff and the developer were directed to confirm compliance with grant requirements before any formal change is adopted.
