Region 1 Planning Council’s (R1) application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant aims to expand the regional housing supply by addressing the critical appraisal gap that hinders the development of affordable homes. This initiative seeks to incentivize developers by ensuring they can recover their development costs in areas where home appraisals currently fall below development expenses. Furthermore, the program strives to advance housing justice by directing housing rehabilitation investments into underserved communities.The target areas for the program are Boone and Winnebago counties, particularly focusing on infill sites with existing utilities and infrastructure. Special consideration is given to HUD-identified priority geographies including the Villages of Roscoe, Caledonia, and Timberlane, as well as Lake Summerset.

Please review R1s drafted proposal by opening the files under the heading: "Draft of Proposal". After reviewing, please click "read and contribute" in the box below and submit any comments you have on R1s proposal. The public comment period closes at 9 a.m on October 10, 2024.