Housing Commission
About the Housing Commission
The Ottawa County Housing Commission is charged with working cooperatively with federal, state, and local governments to address the housing needs of the citizens of Ottawa County. The OCHC was reestablished in 2019 to support housing needs throughout the County.
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Meet the Committee
Comprised of five members that are appointed by the County Board of Commissioners, the current Commission includes representatives from realty, construction, and the nonprofit sector. Members of this Commission serve five-year terms,
Board Member Representing VACANT Patrick Harmon Retired (former CEO)
IMACCHolly Cole President of Grants and Programs
Grand Haven Area Community FoundationJared Schuitema Real Estate Broker
Bellabay Realty SW LLCKlynt Marcusse Owner and Operator
Marcusse Construction
Committee Meetings, By-Laws, and Ordinances
Legal Information
The Commission is authorized by state statute MCL Section 125.653(3)(d). To learn more about Committee rules and how the Committee is governed, follow the links below:
The Commission meets monthly or quarterly, as needed at the Ottawa County Fillmore Street complex. Public attendees may attend in person or virtually. Please contact plan@miottawa.org prior to start of meeting to request virtual access. To view agendas or past meeting minutes, follow the link below:
Housing Resources
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers are distributed by Public Housing Agencies (PHAs). To see if you qualify for a housing choice voucher please contact the following below:
Other housing information such as utilities assistance, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and transitional housing can be found at the links below:
Housing Commission Strategic Plan and Metrics Dashboard
Creating Opportunities
- Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) for Housing Developments in Ottawa County
- Parking and Housing Affordability: Discovering the Costs Hidden in Asphalt
- Parking Management Strategies for Vibrant Business Districts
- Housing Projects supported by the Brownfield Redevelopment Act
- Utilizing PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreements)
- Landlord Tenant Procedures in a Time of Pandemic