Federal housing money plan for 2027
Summary
Nearly $74 million in disaster recovery grants was routed to fire stations, police facility resiliency, and wastewater pump station rehab.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Federal grant money — no local tax increase — funds $68 million in wastewater pump station work plus police and fire projects.
Residents in flood-prone areas and neighborhoods served by aging pump stations; first responders get improved facilities.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Council Regular — October 15, 2026
Nearly $74 million in disaster recovery grants was routed to fire stations, police facility resiliency, and wastewater pump station rehab.
Council Evening — June 25, 2026
The first hearing on the Annual Action Plan covering CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA dollars sets up how federal housing and homelessness funding flows to Tampa next year.
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