Habitat for Humanity House Dedication
Neighborhood Services Department staff helped dedicate another Habitat for Humanity house on West Maple Street. The City is a member of the HOME Consortium, which regularly supports Habitat for Humanity and the construction of affordable housing. The HOME Consortium has now supported 118 affordable homes constructed by Habitat for Humanity. This lot was originally acquired […]
Neighborhood Services Celebrates National Community Development Week 2023
April 10th, 2023 kicked off the 37th year of National Community Development Week, created in 1986 to bring national attention to the CDBG Program. During this time, grantees and service providers highlight the work with CDBG funds and the positive impact on our communities. Since 1997, The City of Champaign has received nearly $21 million […]
Housing and Homeless Innovations (HHI) Consolidated Application
On November 4, the Cities of Champaign and Urbana published the Housing and Homeless Innovations (HHI) Consolidated Application for agencies that support affordable housing development and homeless services in Champaign County. A total of $5.8 million in grant funds are available to support permanent affordable housing units, homeless shelters, tenant-based rental assistance and program management, […]