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Choose Ottawa County reports $560,000 housing grant and new outreach goals
Summary
Choose Ottawa County reported receiving a $560,000 housing grant last year that has produced new home construction and outlined 2026 goals, including applying for $1 million in grants and opening a county foundation account to accept donations.
Katie Vanderhoff and Owen Kindall updated commissioners on Choose Ottawa County initiatives for 2026. Vanderhoff said the group received a $560,000 housing grant last year that 'has been awarded and houses are already being built' and described goals to open an account with the Ottawa County Community Foundation and pursue one million dollars in new grant funding.
Other projects include a Rock City sign rehabilitation, a rewards-style app for attending county events, expanding receipt-drop-off locations, and continuing 'Make My Move' efforts to recruit households. Commissioners asked about receipt-drop-off winners and possible grant applications to modernize tourism features.
