FLINT—Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) recently announced new federal funding to ensure affordable housing in mid-Michigan.
Three local housing commissions will receive over $4 million, awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to help revitalize and modernize housing in Bay, Saginaw, and Genesee Counties, including through energy-efficient upgrades. The federal grants include:
- Flint Housing Commission, $2,038,586
- Saginaw Housing Commission, $1,668,721
- Bay City Housing Commission, $717,571
“I’m proud to have secured this federal funding to help lower costs and ensure affordable housing for all mid-Michigan families,” said Kildee. “Everyone deserves access to a safe, affordable, and healthy home, and I thank the Flint, Saginaw, and Bay City Housing Commissions for the important work they do in our community.”
“The 2024 Capital Fund Grant fund we received will be applied to capital improvements to our public housing scattered site portfolio,” said Karl Opheim Sr., assistant director of the Bay City Housing Commission.
Opheim added: “For this program year, we plan to focus on roof and electric service panels replacements. We very much appreciate the continuing support Congress provides us for this program. It makes a huge difference in our ability to maintain good quality, safe homes for our residents.”
“We appreciate Congressman Kildee’s continuous support for the program,” said Geraldine Redmond, President of the Board of Commissioners of the Flint Housing Commission.
Redmond added: “These funds will allow us to continue upholding our commitment to providing Flint residents with quality and affordable homes.”
