Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, et al. v. Cadence Blanchard, et al.

── Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, et al. v. Cadence Blanchard, et al. ── Case No.: 25A-PL-01383 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: September 23, 2025 Author: Judge Elizabeth Tavitas County of Origin: Marion Category: Civil Decision: Reversed and Remanded Judge Felix concurs in result. Judge Vaidik dissents In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government passed the March 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) 2, which appropriated funds from the United States Treasury to States and localities for “financial assistance and housing stability services to eligible households.” 15 U.S.C. § 9058a(c). Indiana administered allocated funds under two Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance programs: first, IERA1 and, later, IERA2. 2 Pub. L. No. 117-2, Mar. 11, 2021, 135 Stat. 4.