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.

Public Hearing Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to interested parties of the opportunity to offer written or verbal comment regarding the City of Vancouver 2024 Program Year Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER is a summary of accomplishments associated with the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds expended in Program Year 2024 (July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025). This federal funding is provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as an annual entitlement to the City of Vancouver.

Interested parties have the opportunity to offer written or verbal comment regarding the City of Vancouver’s 2024 CAPER. Written comments will be accepted until 5 PM on Monday, September 15. You can submit comments by emailing housing@cityofvancouver.us, or by calling (360) 487-8660. TTY users call (360) 487-8602 or use WA Relay at 711.

If you would like to speak at the public hearing, you must register in advance by calling the City Manager’s Office at (360) 487-8600 before 12 PM on Monday, September 15.

Meeting Date: September 15, 2025

Meeting Time: 6:30 PM

Meeting Location: City Hall, Council Chambers Fl 2 (415 W 6th Street Vancouver, WA (also conducted remotely)

Council Action: City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the funding and accomplishments related to CDBG and HOME funding in program year 2024

The Vancouver City Council meetings are open to in-person and remote attendance. All City Council workshops and meetings are broadcast live and closed captioning is available on www.cvtv.org, CVTV cable channels 23 / HD 323, and on the City’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/VancouverUS. City Hall provides accessible parking, entry, and elevator access as well as accessible restrooms. Assistive listening devices are also available at City Hall. Individuals who have limited English proficiency may request an interpreter to fully participate in a Vancouver City Council meeting. Any person with a disability who needs an alternative format, ASL interpreter, or other accommodation to fully participate may request an accommodation. If you have questions or to request an accommodation, please contact the City Manager’s staff in advance at (360) 487-8600 or WA Relay: 711 (for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing). Every attempt at reasonable accommodation will be made.

5-year Look Back on CDBG and HOME Funds at work

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities. Each year, the City of Vancouver receives approximately $1.3 million in CDBG funding to support projects and programs benefiting residents experiencing low-income. Funds are awarded yearly on a competitive basis to programs or projects that are selected and approved by City Council.

The Vancouver City Council determines the funding priorities for the City’s CDBG program based on community needs. Current priorities include: revitalizing eligible neighborhoods, providing housing and services to people experiencing low and moderate income and/or homelessness and providing business technical assistance.

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)

HOME is the largest Federal block grant to State and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing. HOME funds activities such as building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to people experiencing low income. Each year, the City of Vancouver considers applications for affordable housing activities supported by HOME Funds.

Fair Housing

The City of Vancouver’s CDBG and HOME-funded activities operate under fair housing practices. Fair housing is the right to choose housing free from unlawful discrimination. Fair housing laws protect people from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, and housing choice voucher status. For more information, visit the Fair Housing Center of Washington, the Washington State Human Rights Commission, or the Department of Housing and Urban Development.