Senate Provisions in FY 2010 HUD Appropriations Bill a Problem for HOPE VI.

Senate provisions in the FY 2010 appropriations bill may be a problem for potential HOPE VI grantees. While the House bill provides $250 million for the HOPE VI program, the Senate bill provides a TOTAL of $250 million for the Choice Neighborhoods program, and a set aside for public housing authorities of only $165 Million, a 33% cut from the House level. (Choice Neighborhoods includes revitalization of HUD multifamily properties, not just public housing).

The Choice Neighborhoods provision can be found on page 99 (starting at line 20) of the Senate passed bill HERE. The HOPE VI grant provisions in the House bill can be found on page 87 (also starting at line 20) of the House passed bill HERE.

Originally created and posted on the Oregon Housing Blog.