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The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program provides eligible metropolitan cities and urban counties with annual grants to be used for neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, to expand economic opportunities, and/or improve community facilities and services. All projects and programs must principally benefit low-and moderate-income persons.

The priorities for CDBG are determined by City Council, thus allowing local government to respond to needs within their community. Current priorities for the City of Vancouver’s CDBG Program include: revitalizing eligible neighborhoods, providing services to low-to-moderate persons, and upgrading public facilities to provide Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance and providing affordable housing to low/mod citizens. The city also encourages projects and programs assisted by other funding sources to help leverage the CDBG allocation.The City of Vancouver receives approximately 1.3 million annually to disperse among applications. Funds are awarded yearly on a competitive basis to programs or projects that are selected and approved by City Council.

Revised: April 24, 2012

2012 CDBG/HOME FUNDING

Please see list of 2012 Funding Recomendations. A public hearing to receive citizens views on community development and housing needs and to approve the 2012 Action Plan will be held on May 7, 2012 at 7pm at City Hall, 415 W 6th St (Council Chambers). Special needs accomodations will be available, provided a 72-hour advance notice is given.

Draft 2012 Action Plan (1200kb)

Hearing Notice (188 kb)

For additional information on eligible activities, click on the following links:

CDBG Guide to National Objectives and Eligbile Activities - Link to website

HOME Eligible Activities - Link to website

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.

The Draft Vancouver Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) (6.4 MB) was prepared by BBC Research & Consulting (BBC) of Denver. The AI is a U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) mandated review of impediments to fair housing choice in the public and private sector. The AI is required for the City of Vancouver to receive federal housing and Community Development Block Grant funding. Please direct comments to Peggy Sheehan at 360-487-7952 or Peggy.Sheehan@cityofvancouver.us.

Limited Rental Assistance – HPRP (Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program)

Through funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) the City of Vancouver and Clark County have three programs offering limited rental assistance. For information on the program and who to contact please view this HPRP flyer.

Housing Rehabilitation Program

Please read article, "Low-cost loans help local residents fix homes" published in The Columbian. Click on the link to learn more about the Vancouver Housing Rehabilitation Program.