The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), though the federal budget process, allocates funds to communities who carry out the national objectives of the CDBG program: to benefit Low-Moderate Income persons, prevent or eliminate slums or blight, or to meet an urgent community need. Seventy percent (70%) of funds benefit persons of 80% median income or less. Applications for funding projects are conducted annually. The Citizen Participation Advisory Board makes recommendations to City Council on the projects for this program.
Below are three of the informative documents that are used in the application process:
The City of Huntington Beach also receives a yearly allocation of funds from HUD for the HOME Investment Partnership Program. HOME funds are used for acquisition and preservation of affordable housing for low-moderate income residents. Staff reviews individual projects with the Economic Development Committee and, after receiving a positive recommendation, the project would be sent to City Council for consideration.
The Consolidated Plan is a five year planning document for the CDBG and HOME programs that is approved by City Council and is sent to HUD. For each year, City Council approves the Action Plan that describes the activities and projects that are funded through these programs. Obtain these documents by clicking on the links below
The Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) is due to HUD by December 31st each year. Obtain the documents by clicking on the links below:
- 2005-06 CAPER
- 2006-07 CAPER (4MB)
Citizen Participation
MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE-AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the Citizen Participation Advisory Board meeting (not including transportation), please call staff 72 hours prior to the meeting. Phone: (714) 536-5582.
Activities & Projects
The Enhancement Areas, determined by Census 2000, are the City's eight geographic areas eligible for CDBG activities based on "area benefit" that requires a direct benefit to those who live in the area. Other city-wide activities and services may be eligible under the "limited clientele" benefit that is based on HUD income standards.
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