10/26/2026
Cass County Â
120 N. Broadway, Suite 220
Cassopolis, MI 49031
269-445-4468
On or about November 20th, 2026, Cass County will request the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to release CDBG funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
Program funds will be used to undertake a project known as Whole Home Project for the purpose of Program funds will be used to undertake a project known as Five-Year Environmental Review for Whole Home Project for the purpose of providing units of local government with funds to provide homeowners in Cass County earning at or below 80% of the area median income with assistance for essential home repairs. The Whole Home program aims to improve quality of life for local residents by funding essential home repairs for properties occupied by households earning at or below 80% of the area’s median income. All repairs must: be eligible under CDBG guidelines as defined in the MSHDA CDBG Policy Manual; comply with local building codes; and meet the MSHDA Housing Rehabilitation Standards. The maximum allowance per household is up to $40,000. The program will service single family homes within Cass County. The length of time covered by this review is 5 years from release date for the grant numbers and fiscal years: The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.
Estimated Project Cost: $2,466,000
The Tier I broad assessment of the project area revealed no serious environmental adverse impacts for: Airport Hazards; Coastal Barrier Resources; Clean Air Act; Coastal Zone Management; Endangered Species; Explosive & Flam. Operations; Farmlands Protection; Historic Preservation, THPO; Wetlands Protection; Wild and Scenic Rivers; and Environmental Justice.
Tier II site-specific environmental analyses will be conducted as project sites are identified and will include the following factors: Flood Insurance; Contamination and Toxic Substances; Floodplain Management; Historic Preservation; Noise Abatement and Control.
An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Cass County, 120 N. Broadway Suite 220 Cassopolis, MI 49031. The record is available for review and may be examined or copied on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Cass County, 120 N. Broadway
Suite 220 Cassopolis, MI 49031. All comments received by 10/21/2026 will be considered prior to requesting a release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
Cass County certifies to MSHDA that Cass County and Hope Anderson in his/her capacity as Cass County Treasurer and Certifying Officer, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. MSHDA’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Cass County to use HUD Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
MSHDA will accept objections to its release of funds and the Grantee’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Grantee; (b) the Certifying Officer has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by MSHDA; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and can be sent via email to mshda-cdbg@michigan.gov or through the mail, addressed to MSHDA – CDBG, 735 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912. Potential objectors should contact MSHDA to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Hope Anderson, Certifying Officer
Cass County
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