The Community Development Block Grant Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to the City's Competitive Process which includes Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Programs and the City's Affordable Housing Fund. HUD provides Federal grant funds to the City to meet affordable housing and community development needs of low and moderate income people. The City receives about $1.5 million from HUD and $500,000 from the General Fund annually and program funds are typically used for land acquisition, rehabilitation, public facilities and public services.

Meeting Schedule:
2nd Thursday each month, 6:30 p.m.
Conference Rooms A&B
281 North College
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Recommended Qualifications: A special interest in the needs of low-income persons.

Time Commitment: 4 hours/month
There are additional meetings during the two cycles of the competitive process in April and October.

Current Members: Interested in applying?