HUD Grant Reprogramming & Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
Killeen
Summary
The council is shifting about $288,000 in federal HOME-ARP funds from supportive services into tenant-based rental assistance to help reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. A resident questioned the planning timeline and efficiency of utilizing these funds before deadlines.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Importance
- 3
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
Impact analysis
Reallocates $288,155.15 within federal HOME-ARP grant categories.
Low-income individuals and households receiving rental assistance through approved program administrators.
Programs formerly slated to receive supportive services funding.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council — November 4, 2025
The city is moving about $288,000 in federal pandemic relief funds from supportive services into tenant-based rental assistance. This change will help local families find and keep stable housing by paying rent and working with experienced community partners.
City Council — September 16, 2025
The council is shifting about $288,000 in federal HOME-ARP funds from supportive services into tenant-based rental assistance to help reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. A resident questioned the planning timeline and efficiency of utilizing these funds before deadlines.
City Council — July 15, 2025
The city is shifting unspent federal HOME funds into rental assistance programs and dropping a mandatory counseling requirement so residents can get housing help faster.
City Council — June 3, 2025
The city is moving over $619,000 in unused federal HOME funds into active housing programs and cutting a mandatory counseling requirement that slows down emergency rental assistance.
City Council — July 25, 2023
The city held a public hearing on allocating over $1.8 million in federal CDBG and HOME funds. Residents and council debated how funds are distributed among local nonprofits, city salaries, and homeless outreach initiatives.
City Council — February 22, 2022
Reallocation of over $294,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds toward broad public health and safety initiatives.
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