Kaptur Announces $4 Million HUD PRO Housing Award for Toledo to Boost Housing Supply and Lower Housing Costs
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced a $4 Million PRO Housing award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the City of Toledo. Toledo was selected as one of 18 recipients nationwide that will receive part of a total $100 Million in an effort to help communities boost housing supply and lower housing costs. The City of Toledo will address existing barriers to housing construction through a comprehensive update of the Toledo Planning and Zoning Code and development standards, development of housing design templates made available to housing developers to streamline permitting and lower the cost of new affordable housing production, and an appraisal gap financing program to incentivize housing production in targeted high Low-to-Moderate Income and weak market neighborhoods.
“As a city and regional planner by training, I’ve worked on innovative Housing approaches throughout my career. I can say without a doubt that this is a win for the people of Toledo, and our region of Northwest Ohio,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). “Too many families face burdensome housing costs, and this innovative approach to boost critical housing supply and help lower costs is a game changer. I look forward to working closely with Mayor Kapszukiewicz and the City of Toledo to ensure these funds have the intended effect. By working together we can achieve great things, and this $4 Million federal investment is an investment in the people of Toledo, and future homeowners and renters who will benefit from lowered housing costs.”
“We need to build more homes to meet the needs of our growing communities – and we need to deploy every strategy available. The Biden-Harris Administration has been laser-focused on providing resources to local leaders to boost the supply of affordable housing,” said HUD Agency Head, The Honorable Adrianne Todman. “Today, we are delivering a historic $100 Million to lower housing costs by removing barriers to building more homes to rent and buy.”
“Housing affordability is a top priority for our city,” said Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz. “This $4 Million grant is not just an investment in housing – it’s an investment in the people of Toledo. By addressing barriers to development, updating outdated zoning codes, and supporting targeted incentives for affordable housing production, we are creating a stronger, more equitable future for our community. I’m grateful for HUD’s recognition of Toledo’s vision and for the support of Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and other leaders who share our commitment to meeting the housing needs of our residents.”
“The communities that were awarded PRO Housing funding demonstrated a commitment to overcoming local barriers. These funds will accelerate critical investments in housing, housing enabling infrastructure, and regional strategies to meet community needs,” said Marion McFadden, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. “Given the number of applicants who expressed interest in addressing barriers to development and boosting housing supply, HUD will continue to share resources for communities to advance their proposed housing strategies.”
A first of its kind program, PRO Housing helps communities continue to address restrictive land use or regulatory policies; improve and implement housing strategies; invest in local neighborhoods and increase community resilience; and facilitate the construction of new housing and repairs to existing homes. Grants to local governments, states, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and multi-jurisdictional entities range from $1 Million to $7 Million. Common barriers to housing identified in the round two PRO Housing applications include the high cost of land and development, lack of available units, underutilized vacant land and property, aging housing stock, inadequate infrastructure, displacement pressures, risks of extreme weather or environment hazards, and outdated local land-use and permitting policies and processes.
These competitive funds – delivered in record time – are provided through HUD’s Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) program, to remove barriers to local housing production. Today’s announcement is part of the whole-of-government work to build more homes and lower housing costs, as outlined in the Housing Supply Action Plan. These grants build upon the $85 million to more than 20 communities that HUD Agency Head Adrianne Todman awarded in July 2024.
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