# Housing Opportunities Commission 2024 04 10

The Eau Claire Housing Opportunities Commission met on April 10, 2024. Commissioners approved the March 13 minutes with an amendment to record questions about proposed zoning-code objectives and assisted-living language. Discussion focused on a possible community development corporation or similar nonprofit partnership to support affordable housing, potentially using ARPA funds and an endowment model. Commissioners considered goals such as homeownership assistance, increasing affordable housing supply—including larger and accessible units—and avoiding program rules that could harm participants. Staff will continue researching potential partners, including Impact 7 and WestCAP, and commissioners requested a presentation on partner models and layered financing. No new contract award or spending motion was made, and no dollar amounts were provided.

The commission also discussed state WEDA loan programs and a possible limited comprehensive-plan amendment that could make Eau Claire eligible for an infrastructure loan in a future funding round. Staff noted that city funding for a community land trust project was approved by the City Council alongside a rezoning, but the developer had not yet signed its contract. Updates on housing developments and the day resource center were deferred to properly noticed future agendas. The only vote related to the meeting’s minutes; no procurement activity was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Sources
- [Housing Opportunities Commission 2024 04 10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_2P1ZhsuUE) - City of Eau Claire