House Bill No. 6960 establishes a grant program administered by the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) to assist municipalities with public infrastructure projects related to affordable housing. The program will provide grants-in-aid for the construction, improvement, and expansion of essential infrastructure such as water lines, sewer lines, and roads, specifically for projects associated with single-family dwellings and middle housing that are subject to affordable housing deed restrictions. The bill mandates the OPM Secretary to develop eligibility criteria, an application process, and guidelines for the expenditure of these grants, as well as municipal reporting requirements.

The bill also stipulates that municipalities must return any unspent grant funds to OPM upon project completion or if the funds are not used according to the established guidelines. Additionally, starting July 1, 2026, the OPM Secretary is required to submit an annual report to the Planning and Development Committee detailing the municipalities that applied for grants, the projects involved, and the amounts awarded. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to enhance public infrastructure in support of affordable housing initiatives.