This program assists communities with preserving existing housing stock and creating new housing opportunities. The eligible housing activity includes upper-story housing conversion.
This program is funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and must primarily benefit low and moderate-income individuals.
The Upper story housing conversion program provides assistance for the conversion of existing downtown building space into new residential units. The maximum award under this program is $600,000 - $550,000 inclusive of project and administrative costs and an optional additional amount of $50,000 for Green Streets Criteria.
Eligibility
- Projects must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons (per the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development definition)
- Non-entitlement cities and counties are eligible applicants.
Application Process
The Upper Story Housing Conversion Fund is closed to new applicants.
Resources
Housing Sustainability Awards
View a map of the communities awarded Housing Sustainability funds and an outline of the projects funded.