Federal Housing Programs

Welcome to the City of Vancouver’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership programs! These federally funded initiatives are overseen by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Annually, the City of Vancouver is allocated CDBG and HOME funding to support projects and programs that directly benefit residents facing low-income challenges. Navigate through our website to delve into the details of these programs, their impact on our community, and our unwavering commitment to creating a city that embraces diversity, inclusivity, and housing equity.

2026 Applications for Federal Housing and Economic Development Funds

The City of Vancouver is accepting applications for the 2026 Economic Prosperity and Housing funding cycle. The city anticipates making approximately $1.9 million available from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs, including HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP), of which $1.6 million will be available for eligible housing programs and $300,000 will be available for microenterprise assistance programs. It is estimated that these federal funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be available July 2026 based on the release of funds. These housing funds support projects and programs that benefit people experiencing low to moderate incomes and create lasting community improvements.

Applications are completed through Neighborly Software, an online grant management system, starting October 1, 2025, at 8 AM. Please use the following link to apply:

Please review the 2026 Application Guidelines prior to applying.

All pre-applications are due October 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

Mandatory Application Information Sessions

Two mandatory application information sessions will be held:

• Housing Programs: October 6, 2025, at 2 PM via Microsoft Teams
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We will also hold drop-in office hours for pre-application technical assistance and questions on October 24, 2025, from 10 AM to 11 AM via Microsoft Teams.

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For any questions, email housing@cityofvancouver.us.

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

September 26, 2025

City of Vancouver

Economic Prosperity and Housing /Community Development Block Grant Program

415 W. 6^th St

PO Box 1995

Vancouver, WA, 98668

Telephone: (360) 487-7952

These notices satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Vancouver Housing Authority with the City of Vancouver acting as the Responsible Authority.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS (RROF)

On or about October 13, 2025, the City of Vancouver will authorize the Vancouver Housing Authority to submit a request to the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of funding for a Community Project Funding award for a public road construction project, under United States Housing Act of 1937 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-42) (the FY2024 Act), and the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-47) (the Further FY2024 Act) to undertake a project known as Lieser School redevelopment site. The proposed activity is for construction of a public road infrastructure to complete a land division process. The project is expected to include $4,000,000 in federal Community Project Funding (grant B-24-CP-WA-2314). The project location is 8806 SE Northgate Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98664 (tax parcels 37916085 and 37916081). 

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI)

The City of Vancouver, as responsible entity, has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record on file at the City of Vancouver, 415 W. 6th St, Vancouver WA 98660, available for review and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM or viewed online at Federal Housing Programs -The City of Vancouver, WA.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency  may submit written comments on the FONSI and/or RROF to the Economic Prosperity and Housing Department  at the City of Vancouver, address above, or by email to samantha.whitley@cityofvancouver.us, or by phone at 360-487-7952. All comments received by October 13, 2025, will be considered by the City of Vancouver prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice (RROF or FONSI) they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Vancouver certifies to HUD that Samantha Whitley, Housing Programs Manager, in her capacity as Certifying Officer and Housing Program Manager, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Vancouver Housing Authority to use Program funds

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Vancouver’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Vancouver; (b) the City of Vancouver has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds or incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to HUD, Portland Office of Public Housing, 1220 SW 3rd Ave, Suite 400, Portland, OR 97204-2825. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Samantha Whitley, Housing Programs Manager, City of Vancouver