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Annual Action Plan for Federal Housing Funds

Summary

Clearwater is lining up over $2.1 million in federal and state grants to fund local affordable housing, shelter upgrades, public services, and down payment assistance. The board backed the plan, sending it to the City Council for final greenlighting.

At a glance

Total mentions
5
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Approximately $2.1 million in federal and state housing and community development grant funds will be distributed across local programs.

✅Who benefits

Low-income residents, local shelter organizations like Hope Village of America and HEP, and prospective first-time homebuyers needing down payment assistance.

⚠️Who could be affected

None identified.

Mentions & discussions (6)

MeetingAug 3, 2026

Council Work Session — August 3, 2026

Staff reviewed the FY2026/2027 Annual Action Plan detailing how federal CDBG, HOME, and SHIP grants will be spent on local affordable housing, homelessness programs, and community services.

MeetingJul 7, 2026

Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board — July 7, 2026

Clearwater is lining up over $2.1 million in federal and state grants to fund local affordable housing, shelter upgrades, public services, and down payment assistance. The board backed the plan, sending it to the City Council for final greenlighting.

MeetingMay 12, 2026approved

Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board — May 12, 2026

The board reviewed and approved the annual action plan budget for federal and state housing and community development funds, ensuring support for local public services, housing, and infrastructure.

MeetingApr 14, 2026approved

Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board — April 14, 2026

The board reviewed and approved federal grant funding allocations that support housing and community programs in Clearwater. These dollars help fund essential local services, neighborhood revitalization, and housing assistance for lower-income residents.

MeetingMar 17, 2026

Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board — March 17, 2026

Fourteen local organizations pitched 19 projects requesting $1.28 million in federal and state grant funds to support affordable housing, shelter upgrades, legal aid, and social services.

City of ClearwaterJul 8, 2025

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