Longmont Housing Authority Advisory Board Meeting March 12, 2026

The City of Longmont Colorado's Housing Authority Advisory Board met on March 12, 2026, to review and discuss the annual report on affordable housing expenditures and projects from 2025. Key procurement-related topics included the allocation and use of federal HUD funds such as CDBG and HOME grants, with specific contract awards and loans highlighted. Notable projects funded included the Sweets Doors Rehabilitation Project ($200,000 CDBG), the Inbetweens Wesley Town Home Project (over $1.8 million in HOME grants), and a $600,000 low-interest loan to Thistle Community Housing for the acquisition of the Canary building. The board also discussed local affordable housing fund loans, including a $400,000 loan for property acquisition adjacent to the Canary and a $184,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity for a homeownership project. The meeting covered the use of funds for housing rehabilitation programs, administrative costs, and personal finance counseling services funded by Boulder County. Additionally, the board received updates on the state Proposition 123 affordable housing unit tracking and upcoming funding opportunities. Policy changes affecting board appointments were also reviewed, emphasizing a new interview process involving board members rather than city council. Overall, the meeting focused on procurement decisions, funding allocations, and project updates critical to Longmont's affordable housing initiatives.