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Centralina Housing Innovation Collaborative Proposal

October 31, 2024

On October 21, 2024, Centralina submitted a PRO (Pathways for Removing Obstacles to Affordable Housing) Housing Grant to the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). To prepare this proposal, Centralina shared information and invited participation from its local government members to shape the application.  As required by the grant, Centralina published the application for a public comment period and held a public hearing on the grant proposal on October 10, 2024. 

The proposed Centralina Housing Innovation Collaborative (CHIC) will accelerate the production and preservation of affordable housing in one of the fastest growing metros in the country.  If awarded, CHIC will catalyze affordable housing production and preservation through capacity building, regional network engagement and solutions oriented technical support to local government partners. Over the long term, CHIC will reduce local barriers and increase the regional housing supply for low- and middle-income households up to 100% of the area median income. Review the summary of the grant proposal and key activities here.

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