Neighborhood & Housing Development officials told commissioners the county's housing trust fund supports roughly 1,600 units in various stages, with 150 shelter units and $45 million in county investment leveraging $424 million in total development capital.

County EDC presented a proposal to support Lighthouse Michigan (South Oakland Shelter) in Pontiac for a 98‑bed noncongregate housing opportunity center; project cost is about $20M and the EDC sought a bond not to exceed $6M to close a financing gap. Board moved to recommend and appoint local directors for that project.

The board adopted a multi-item consent agenda (19–0) including ARPA reallocations. It confirmed Martin Mana's Land Bank appointment (19–0), approved an $111,378 contract amendment for Augur Klein Architects (17–2), and approved a short‑notice $5,000 sponsorship for Royal Oak Township after immediate consideration (12–7).

Oakland County approved reallocation of underspent ARPA funds to the Housing Trust Fund, prioritizing transitional housing for youth aging out of foster care and other short-term housing projects in partnership with Samaritas and local partners.

The infrastructure committee forwarded a Meadows of Oxford brownfield housing TIF to finance and set a public hearing for Jan. 22, 2026. The proposed 32-unit development on 3.86 acres includes about 22% workforce units and a projected $9.4 million investment.