Community Development

Community Development strives to meet three basic national goals: provide decent housing, provide a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities. In meeting these goals CDBG funds are devoted to four general categories which are:

• Housing
• Economic Development
• Physical Improvement; and
• Public Service.

HOME program funds are devoted to promoting affordable housing, Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) funds are devoted to homelessness, and State Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) funds are earmarked for a preventative approach to homelessness. Homeless SuperNOFA funds are for the development of homeless supportive housing and services to transition homeless individuals to live independently.

The links to the right give an overview of each program. Telephone numbers are provided for those who wish to call for additional information.