STATEHOUSE (Sept. 15, 2025) – Area lawmakers are urging local communities to apply for the next round of funding from the Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program, which helps communities finance infrastructure projects to support residential housing development.
Applications for the next round of funding are due by Oct. 6.
State Rep. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) said the program is aimed at helping growing Indiana communities meet the high demand for housing by lowering costs and reducing barriers that can impede housing projects. DeVon supported House Enrolled Act 1005, a House Republican priority bill this year, boosting support for the program.
"This is an incredible opportunity for local communities to work with the state to support more housing," DeVon said. "We want to put more Hoosiers in forever homes, and this program helps facilitate that."
State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) said through the fund, municipal governments can apply for loans for certain infrastructure projects, like electric or gas distribution lines, that are related to residential housing and can be costly and impede development initiatives.
"As Indiana communities continue to grow, we need to be sure that housing meets demand," Teshka said. "This program has seen tremendous success and has helped bring more homes to our county."
St. Joseph County previously received over $2.5 million for the Dewry's Revitalization Project from the program.
State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola) said $82 million in funding during the first two rounds of the program helped Hoosier communities add over 3,000 housing units. Under the new state budget, $50 million was appropriated to the Residential Housing Infrastructure Loan Program over the next two years to continue these efforts.
"We want to reduce these costs as much as possible for Hoosiers," Wesco said. "With this revolving loan fund, communities can more easily cover the cost of local infrastructure projects, which will help developers build more needed housing."
House Enrolled Act 1005 also cuts red tape and streamlines the regulatory process to remove timely and costly barriers to housing development. Participants in the Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program will receive priority if they support and prioritize affordable, pro-housing policies.
To learn more about the Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program and application process, visit https://www.in.gov/ifa/residential-housing-infrastructure-assistance-program/.
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State Rep. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) represents House District 5,
which includes a portion of St. Joseph County.
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State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) represents House District 7,
which includes portions of LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties.
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State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola) represents House District 21,
which includes portions of Elkhart and St. Joseph counties.
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