May 11, 2026Board meeting
Albany Common Council Housing and Community Development Committee Committee Minutes
The committee meeting focused on the presentation of the 52nd annual Albany Community Development Agency (ACDA) budget. Discussion topics included an overview of the agency's nine in-house programs such as housing rehabilitation and down payment assistance, tracking methods for safety and code-related renovations, and the allocation of funds dependent on the Emergency Solutions Grant. Additionally, the committee reviewed the 2026-2027 budget, noted slight decreases in most funding categories compared to the previous fiscal year, discussed the source of eviction prevention funds, and acknowledged the continuation of essential housing services during the city's current budget deficit.