CDBG - Community Development Block Grants

CDBG – Community Development Block Grant

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What is CDBG? HUD

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is an entitlement grant funded by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The goal of the Community Development Block Grant program is to preserve and develop viable urban communities by assisting low/moderate income households through physical development programs that:

	Provide and sustain decent, safe and affordable housing
	Create and maintain a suitable living environment
	Expand and retain economic opportunities

Program Priorities:

The Consolidated Plan provides a comprehensive view of the community’s priority housing and non-housing needs over a five-year period with a strategic plan for using Federal, State and local resources to address those needs.

The activities that will be implemented with HUD CDGB funds have been developed to address the priority needs, goals and objectives identified in the 2004-2009 Consolidated Plan.

Priority #1: Provide and sustain decent, safe and affordable housing.

More than 5,800 housing units are needed by 2010 for residents with incomes below 80% of the median area income due to projected population increases in addition to the 20,000 current residents with housing problems such as, sub-standard housing, affordability and overcrowding.

Priority #2: Promote the provision of safe and decent, transitional and permanent housing for homeless and special needs person and very-low income, at risk households.

Over 1,000 units of transitional and permanent housing are needed to address the needs of the current homeless population. There is also a need for permanent supportive housing for homeless people with special needs.

Priority #3: Create and maintain suitable living environments for low income residents through neighborhood revitalization activities.

Predominantly low income neighborhoods suffer from neglected and vacant properties, a lack of basic infrastructure such as roads, water and sewer, and a lack of neighborhood services and facilities. As such, the standard of living in these neighborhoods is disproportionately lower than the average neighborhood.

Each year, an Annual Action Plan is prepared to specifically describe the current year’s projects and funding. The plan describes the proposed projects, how they meet CDBG goals and requirements, and the amount appropriated. The plan is submitted to HUD for approval.

FY 2004 Action Plan Summary FY 2005 Action Plan Summary

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