July 14, 2026 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting

The City of Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) held a meeting on July 14, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions focused on the allocation of local affordable housing assistance (LAA) funds. The HRA considered a request from Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA), a nonprofit providing community homes for individuals with disabilities and other challenges, seeking $85,240 in LAA funding to complete capital improvement projects at two Bloomington properties. The projects included kitchen remodeling, flooring upgrades, bathroom improvements, and landscaping to enhance safety, accessibility, and resident independence. Commissioners discussed the need for a formalized application process and funding strategy for such requests to ensure equitable and sustainable use of limited resources. Additionally, the meeting reviewed the expenditure of $175,000 in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds awarded via an RFP to three nonprofit partners supporting housing stability services, with reports on outcomes and demographics served. No final vote on the MORA funding request was taken, but the HRA agreed to consider future discussions on funding policies and processes.