Mumford Manor Affordable Senior Housing Rehabilitation
Summary
The city is seeking $750,000 in federal CDBG money to rehab a historic 34-unit building housing low-income seniors 62 and older. Upgrades include heating, roof, solar, and fire safety — all while residents stay in the building. The Planning Board's consistency finding keeps the grant application moving.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $750,000 federal grant would fund building upgrades at no direct cost to local taxpayers.
The 34 senior residents of Mumford Manor get a safer, more comfortable building without displacement.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Board - Aug 3, 2026
The city is seeking $750,000 in federal CDBG money to rehab a historic 34-unit building housing low-income seniors 62 and older. Upgrades include heating, roof, solar, and fire safety — all while residents stay in the building. The Planning Board's consistency finding keeps the grant application moving.
Newport City Council (Regular) - Jul 8, 2026
Church Community Housing is seeking $750,000 in CDBG funds toward a $16M-plus rehab of Mumford Manor's 34 affordable senior apartments — fire safety, plumbing, roofs, solar — with no residents displaced.
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