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Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission

Description

Metropolitan Code of Laws Section 2.149
Term: 5 years
7 Members

The Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission governs the Barnes Housing Trust Fund in providing quality affordable housing throughout Davidson County. Named after Reverend Bill Barnes, a longstanding advocate for affordable housing and deconcentrating poverty, the Barnes Fund makes competitive grants to nonprofit housing developers focused on increasing affordable housing options for Nashvillians. Grants include funding for preservation and creation of affordable rental and homeowner units and other supportive efforts to encourage long-term affordability.

Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission Policies and Procedures

Meeting Details

The Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission governs the Barnes Fund to award and assist in stewarding funds that provide quality affordable housing options throughout Davidson County. The Commission meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at the Sonny West Conference Center. During the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings will be held remotely and publicly available for viewing through Webex per Governor Lee’s Executive Order . Webex meeting details are included in the meeting agendas below under ‘Related Documents’.