The Ottawa City Commission has formally approved the application for a Moderate-Income Housing Grant. The Grant would come through a $60 million investment by the state to help smaller towns develop more affordable housing. Community Development Director, Michael Hall:
The city chose one project by Prairie View Estates and two by Heartland Design Build, totaling $635,000, which, if approved, would bring both duplex and single family homes to Ottawa. this is the first of three rounds of Grants. If not chosen, the City can and will apply for the next round of funding.