In a recent government meeting, officials discussed ongoing efforts to address a significant funding gap in a local housing project, which currently stands at $4 million. The county is leading the initiative, collaborating with Evergreen to explore potential solutions. Despite several meetings, the gap remains unchanged, raising concerns about the project's future and the risk of losing tax credits that have already been extended.

The conversation also highlighted the performance of the Apex Cares program, which has rehabilitated six homes over the past year. Officials acknowledged that this number is insufficient and questioned the capacity of the program to increase its output. The town plans to take a more proactive approach in marketing the program to boost participation and awareness among eligible households.

Additionally, the maximum assistance for home repairs has increased to $40,000, which officials believe will make the program more appealing. The budget for Apex Cares is set to rise from $250,000 to approximately $650,000, with an aim to rehabilitate around 40 homes in the upcoming fiscal year, a significant increase from the previous year's output.

Officials confirmed that there is currently no waiting list for households seeking assistance, suggesting that the program is not underfunded but may have suffered from a lack of outreach. The changes to the program, including the increased funding and assistance limits, are expected to enhance service delivery and better meet community needs.