In a significant development for local housing initiatives, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) has allocated $810,000 to the City of Columbia through the HOME Grant Program. This funding, which comes as a result of an announcement made in May, is made possible by contributions from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The primary aim of this program is to bolster the availability of affordable housing for low-income residents by facilitating the repair and upkeep of single-family homes.
The City of Columbia plans to utilize these funds strategically, focusing on the specific repair needs of each eligible property. It is anticipated that this financial support will enable between eight to thirteen homeowners to undertake essential repairs that might otherwise be out of reach. A critical aspect of this initiative is to ensure that all homes receiving assistance will meet the necessary residential building code standards upon completion of the repairs. This effort not only aims to improve living conditions for residents but also to sustain the integrity of the community’s housing stock.
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