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Committee discusses countywide mobile‑home replacement CDBG program; staff to pursue application options
Summary
Staff and members discussed seeking CDBG funds to replace dilapidated mobile homes (replacement, not repair), with Arbor Development proposed to administer outreach and program operations; staff said typical caps are about $100,000 per replacement and noted contractor shortages and administrative complexity.
Staff described a potential countywide CDBG mobile‑home replacement program that would fund total replacement of mobile homes for income‑eligible residents. Staff said Arbor Development operates related programs and could administer outreach and operation; a grants writer could prepare the application when funding opens (typically July with an August due date but state budget timing may change that).
Staff and members discussed program details: contractor availability is limited (two contractors in the area were noted), typical per‑unit funding is "about $100,000" with rare exemptions above that, and households must meet income eligibility. A committee member asked about ownership and strings attached; staff said homeowners must own the home and the property and may have requirements such as a period of residency (staff noted insurance and a five‑year occupancy expectation). Members generally supported pursuing an application and asked staff to work with Arbor and Millennium on grant writing; staff will return with more details and any formal acceptance items if the award is offered.
