# City Council Policy Session October 27, 2026

At the October 27, 2026, Phoenix City Council policy session, the council approved unanimously a Housing Trust Fund spending and allocation plan. Staff reported $15 million available and described investments to support affordable housing and homeownership, including $1 million for pre-approved single-family and middle-housing plans, $2 million for reduced plan-review and permit fees, $1 million for homeownership assistance, $6 million for affordable-housing gap financing, and $4 million for city-project gap financing. The plan also addressed tax-credit projects and eviction prevention. Gap-financing loans are to be offered through competitive processes, with future RFPs potentially covering projects such as Ambassador West redevelopment and Housing Choice Voucher administrative offices. Council members emphasized tracking outcomes, nonprofit participation, equitable access, and communicating the city’s role in funded projects.

The council also received a public-safety reform and community-transparency update. Staff said the previously approved procurement of Benchmark’s First Sign early-intervention software was complete, with system requirements and implementation planning underway; the presentation also covered technology and service systems already implemented, without announcing new awards. The meeting included the opening of new sports courts, with Chase Builders and design firm H.W.itt and Ziers recognized for project work, but no contract award or cost was stated. No other new bid approvals or vendor selections were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Policy Session October 27, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUMbaV-yt4A) - CityofPhoenixAZ