Hennepin County And Plymouth Seek Resident Input For $5M Federal Housing Fund Allocation Plan

Hennepin County And Plymouth Seek Resident Input For $5M Federal Housing Fund Allocation Plan

Hennepin County, along with the City of Plymouth, is in the process of shaping the future of local affordable housing and development projects by calling on residents to share their experiences and set the priorities for millions in federal housing funds. With approximately $5 million earmarked for the county and a further $260,000 for Plymouth each year from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the stakes are high to ensure that these resources align with community needs.

This call to action is part of a larger effort to craft a five-year plan that will direct the allocation of these funds, as reported by the City of Plymouth's official communication. The strategy is a collaborative one, with the county working closely with cities, residents, and other partners to not only establish goals but to also gauge the housing climate among the people it will most affect. As the plan unfolds, the silhouette of the local affordable housing landscape may well change with each piece of resident feedback.

The residents' role in this planning phase is crucial, and there are multiple avenues available for them to make their voices heard. A quick online survey, which can reportedly be completed in less than five minutes, offers a platform for input and is open until Friday, Dec. 13. Individuals are prompted to offer as much or as little insight as they prefer, with the ultimate aim of grabbing a snapshot of housing priorities straight from those who live them.

To participate, residents can take the survey now. There is also the option of providing feedback directly via email to housing@hennepin.us. This process mirrors the consultative approach taken in the preceding five-year plan, which, according to the same City of Plymouth communication, was informed by the input of over 2,000 county residents. The current initiative promises to build on that foundation with further emphasis on including a diverse range of opinions and lived experiences in the decision-making process.

For those interested in understanding the broader context and the results of previous planning efforts, the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan is available for review.

SOURCE: hoodline