# Housing Opportunities Commission 2024 02 14

The City of Eau Claire Housing Opportunities Commission (Hawk) discussed a draft RFP to allocate $350,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to establish or support a community land trust for affordable homeownership. The proposal would require a 1:1 match that cannot consist of other City funding or grants, an affordability level of 80% of area median income or lower, and affordability covenants on all properties. Applicants would also provide information on organizational capacity, development plans, budgets, financial stability, and how homes would remain affordable upon resale. Members debated how to communicate priorities transparently without a formal scoring system; staff will refine the RFP and consult internally and with legal counsel, including on possible City or commission representation on the trust’s board. No award or RFP approval vote was taken. The meeting title indicates February 14, 2024, while the supplied metadata lists October 19, 2026.

Members also favored a smaller public-outreach format rather than a full regional housing conference, considering flexible webinars and recorded interviews; no format or spending decision was made. Staff noted webinars would have no direct cost beyond employee time, while a conference would require funding and planning. The discussion is to return on a future agenda.

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

### Sources
- [Housing Opportunities Commission 2024 02 14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3q_74yFwBA) - City of Eau Claire