Saint Paul file RES PH 26-126, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-05-15.
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Up to $6.8M directed toward housing assistance programs St. Paul can now deploy $6,800,061 in HOME-ARP (American Rescue Plan) federal grants to fund housing programs in 2026, though the specific uses (rental assistance, down payments, homelessness prevention) depend on how the city council allocates the money within its budget.
Reduces pressure on city's general fund for housing needs By accepting dedicated federal housing funds, the city frees up local tax dollars that would otherwise go to housing programs, creating room in the 2026 budget for other city priorities like transit, public safety, or parks.
Federal strings attached; funds expire if unspent HOME-ARP grants typically carry spending deadlines and restrictions on eligible uses (often limited to extremely low-income households and specific housing interventions), meaning the city must comply with federal rules or risk having to return unspent money.
Read the official record for RES PH 26-126
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