Community Development Block Grant

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The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the Neighborhood Services Department, has served the community since 1975.

The CDBG program funds comprehensive revitalization of designated neighborhoods, housing rehabilitation, construction of facilities such as senior and community centers, small business loan programs, social services and homeless assistance.

In 1994, HUD issued new regulations requiring cities to combine the planning and application process of four separate HUD-funded programs into the Consolidated Plan, including CDBG. The Consolidated Plan uses Request for Proposal and Open Application processes for the allocation of CDBG funds.

Activities Generally Eligible for CDBG Funding
  • Housing rehabilitation programs
  • New housing construction through eligible sub-recipients (non-profits).
  • Removal of barriers that restrict the mobility and accessibility of elderly and handicapped persons to public or private buildings or facilities
  • Rehabilitation and preservation activities for recognized historic properties.
  • Public services.
  • Commercial and industrial rehabilitation and special economic development projects.
  • Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of public facilities and utilities.
  • Elimination of slum and blight conditions which includes acquisition, disposition and clearance of real property for public purpose.