Summary
Council finalized $2.5 million in bonds for the program and the governor's office announced another $2.5 million grant. The money cuts utility-reconnection costs for new homes, supporting a goal of 100 new homes by 2030.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
$5 million total between the bond issuance and the new state grant.
Future homeowners and workers in Hamilton's traditional neighborhoods.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (8)
City Council — 2026-10-28
The city is selling several vacant properties on Ludlow, Central Avenue, and Chestnut to Habitat for Humanity for new single-family homes.
City Council — 2026-10-14
Council finalized deals selling city lots and funding new single-family homes on Ludlow Street with Todd Holmes LLC, part of the neighborhood reinvestment push. Habitat for Humanity home applications are due October 26.
City Council — 2026-08-12
Council approved seeking state grant money to build 15 new single-family homes, continuing a neighborhood rebuilding partnership.
City Council — 2026-07-15
Council unanimously sold five more city-owned lots to CORE Fund and Habitat for Humanity for the next round of infill homes on East Avenue and South 11th Street, with construction starting this fall.
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City Council — 2026-03-11
Council finalized $2.5 million in bonds for the program and the governor's office announced another $2.5 million grant. The money cuts utility-reconnection costs for new homes, supporting a goal of 100 new homes by 2030.
City Council — 2026-02-25
Council took a first reading on issuing up to $2.5 million in special obligation bonds to fund the Build Back the Block initiative, which pairs with Habitat's seven new Jefferson neighborhood homes.
City Council — 2026-02-11
A $2.5M zero-interest loan from the Hamilton Community Foundation will keep twelve affordable homes moving in the Jefferson neighborhood — two under construction now, seven more breaking ground with Habitat for Humanity this month.
Related development
Build Back the Block — Habitat for Humanity Central Avenue and Ludlow Street agreements
More new affordable homes in traditional neighborhoods, with homeowner applications due October 26.
Build Back the Block Phase — Habitat for Humanity (343, 345, 420, 423 East Avenue/South 11th Street)
Four more affordable homes coming to the East Avenue/South 11th Street area, with excavation beginning after Habitat finishes its current seven homes.
Build Back the Block Phase — CORE Fund (407/411 East Avenue)
Two more new homes on East Avenue, continuing neighborhood revitalization with ground-breaking possible in August.
S. Second Street property disposition
The church gets room to expand while the city keeps alley access for developing the rest of the site later.
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