Adrian Seeks MSHDA Grant for Housing Programs

City Commission approves letter of intent to apply for $30 million in federal funding.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Adrian City Commission has approved a Letter of Intent to apply for a Community Development Block Grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The grant program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides $30 million in total funding for the creation of housing programs that benefit low- and moderate-income households.

Why it matters

As a mid-sized city in Michigan, Adrian is looking to leverage federal and state housing resources to support affordable housing initiatives and assist lower-income residents. The MSHDA grant represents an opportunity for Adrian to access significant funding to address local housing needs.

The details

According to Adrian City Administrator Chad Baugh, the city is seeking an unspecified amount from the MSHDA grant program, which would go toward the creation of new housing programs to benefit low- and moderate-income households in the community. The Letter of Intent, signed by Mayor Angie Heath, was unanimously approved by the City Commission at their regular meeting on Monday.

  • The Adrian City Commission approved the Letter of Intent on February 18, 2026.

The players

Chad Baugh

The city administrator of Adrian, Michigan.

Angie Heath

The mayor of Adrian, Michigan.

Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)

A state agency that administers federal and state housing programs, including the $30 million Community Development Block Grant program.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

The federal agency that provides funding for the MSHDA grant program to support affordable housing initiatives.

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What they’re saying

“The Letter of Intent for this grant, signed by Mayor Angie Heath, was unanimously approved by the City Commission at their regular meeting on Monday.”

— Chad Baugh, City Administrator (WLEN)

What’s next

The city will now submit a full grant application to MSHDA, which will review the proposal and make a decision on funding in the coming months.

The takeaway

Adrian's pursuit of the MSHDA grant demonstrates the city's commitment to addressing local housing needs and leveraging state and federal resources to support affordable housing initiatives for low- and moderate-income residents.