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Southwest, West Michigan Communities Receive Federal Affordable Housing Funds
Grants will support new affordable housing projects in several cities across the region.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:35am
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Federal grants will help fund new affordable housing projects in several Michigan cities, addressing a critical need for low-income residents.Kalamazoo TodaySeveral communities in southwest and west Michigan, including Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Georgetown Township, Holland, Kalamazoo, and Portage, will receive nearly $4 million in federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to build affordable housing. Kalamazoo will receive the largest share at over $1.6 million, while Battle Creek and Kalamazoo will also get additional funding through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
Why it matters
Access to affordable housing is a major challenge facing many Michigan communities, especially as housing costs continue to rise. These federal grants will provide critical funding to help local governments address this need and create more housing options for low-income residents.
The details
The CDBG and HOME grants will support new affordable housing construction and renovation projects in the recipient cities. The funding is part of a broader allocation of nearly $34 million in CDBG and $15 million in HOME funds that the state of Michigan received directly from the federal government.
- The federal funding was announced on April 15, 2026.
The players
Congressman Bill Huizenga
A U.S. Representative who represents Michigan's 2nd congressional district and announced the federal funding for the local communities.
The takeaway
These federal grants demonstrate a commitment to addressing the affordable housing crisis in southwest and west Michigan, providing much-needed resources to local governments to create more housing options for low-income residents.
