City Accepting Proposals for Affordable Housing Fund Project

The City of Eau Claire believes that local government is a stewardship, helping citizens meet their needs and helping the community solve problems. We cannot always do this on our own; we need and value partners who can help. The City also believes in equity, creating conditions for all people to thrive.

There is no more fundamental need than housing that is affordable.

The City of Eau Claire is seeking proposals for projects that develop or rehabilitate properties for new or expanded affordable housing within the City of Eau Claire and to provide said project(s) with financial assistance through the City of Eau Claire Affordable Housing Fund. 

Full details related to this request for proposals can be found in the attached document, which is also available on the City of Eau Claire website: 

https://www.eauclairewi.gov/286/Housing-Opportunities-Commission

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Leo's notes: By putting public resources and sites into play through a competitive process, cities like Eau Claire can reduce some of the uncertainty and upfront barriers that frequently prevent needed housing projects from advancing. We hope to see more municipalities take on the same approach to incentivizing development...