CDBG program funds are allocated to eligible communities on an annual basis to develop “viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and to expand economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.” Low- and moderate-income persons are defined by HUD as persons with an annual household income equal to or less than 80% of the county’s median income. This income standard is adjusted for family size and updated annually.

CDBG National Objectives: All CDBG-funded activities must meet one of the program’s three broad national objectives:

1. Provide a benefit to low- and moderate-income persons;
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or
3. Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency (i.e., declared disaster).
   

CDBG funds may be used for activities, which include, but are not limited to:

• Acquisition of real property
• Rehabilitation of residential and non-residential structures
• Construction of, or improvements to public facilities
• Public improvements, such as water and sewer facilities, streets, and community centers
• Social services within certain limits
• Assistance to profit-motivated businesses to carry out economic development and job creation/retention activities
  

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Estimated Total Program Funding: