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.

CDBG and HOME Funds at work: 2019-2023

Applications for 2027 Federal Housing Funds open October 1, 2026

The City of Vancouver is accepting applications for the 2027 Federal Housing funding cycle. Approximately $2.1 million in federal funding is anticipated to be available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs, including HOME-ARP.

Funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is expected to be available in July 2027, pending the release of funds. These programs support housing projects and services that benefit people with low to moderate incomes and help create lasting improvements in the community.

How to Apply

Applications are completed through Neighborly Software, an online grant management system. All applicants are required to review the Application Guidelines before submitting a pre- application. All pre-applications are due October 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Clark County receives its own allocation of CDBG and HOME funds for projects outside the city limits. Clark County staff can be reached at CDBGandHOME@clark.wa.gov for more information.

Mandatory Application Information Session and Technical Assistance

Mandatory online Information Session for interested Housing applicants:

Date and Time: October 6, 2026, at 10 AM
Via Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting

Mandatory information session for interested Microenterprise Business Assistance programs:

Date and Time: October 7, 2026, at 10 AM
Via Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting

We will also hold office hours for pre-application technical assistance and questions on October 19, 2026, from 10 AM to 12 PM via Microsoft Teams.

For any questions, please email housing@cityofvancouver.us.

2027 CDBG/HOME and HOME-ARP Application Documents

2027 CDBG/HOME and HOME-ARP Application Guidelines
2024-2028 Consolidated Plan
5-Year Economic Development Strategy
Online Application
- The application consists of the following:
  - Preapplication questions
  - Application questions (Follow up questions, if necessary)
  - Budget and funding tables
  - Required documents

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.

Program Documents

Low to Moderate Income Census Tract Block Groups

ERR Signature Page and Final ERR

HUD Income and Rent Limits – Oct 2026

2026 CDBG and HOME Income Limits

Use the 50% AMI limit for CDBG public service
Use the 60% AMI limit for HOME TBRA programs and HOME rental housing projects
Use the 80% AMI limit for HOME homeownership projects.

Income Limit	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Moderate Income (80% of Median)	$71,900	$82,150	$92,400	$102,650	$110,900	$119,100	$127,300	$135,500
Low Income (60% of Median)	$53,940	$61,620	$69,300	$76,980	$83,160	$89,340	$95,460	$101,640
Very Low Income (50% of Median)	$44,950	$51,350	$57,750	$64,150	$69,300	$74,450	$79,550	$84,700
Extremely Low Income (30% of Median)	$26,950	$30,800	$34,650	$38,500	$41,600	$44,700	$47,750	$50,850

Effective June 1, 2026
Source: CDBG Income Limits – HUD Exchange

2027 Fair Market Rents – For use with HOME TBRA programs

Fair Market Rent	Efficiency	1	2	3	4	5	6
Fair Market Rent	$1,527	$1,633	$1,878	$2,550	$3,069	$3,529	$3,989

Effective October 1, 2026
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent Limits
Note: Fair market rents (FMRs) serve as the monthly rent limits for tenant-based rental assistance funded by the City of Vancouver. Rents include utilities.

2026 High and Low HOME Rent Limits

Use with HOME rental housing projects (not TBRA)

HOME Rent	Efficiency	1	2	3	4	5	6
High HOME Rent	$1,440	$1,544	$1,856	$2,135	$2,361	$2,587	$2,813
Low HOME Rent	$1,123	$1,203	$1,443	$1,668	$1,861	$2,053	$2,245

Effective June 1, 2026
https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/home/home-rent-limits/
Note: Projects with one to four HOME-assisted units are required to have assisted unit rents not exceed the lesser of the Fair Market Rent or High HOME Rent. Projects with five or more HOME-assisted units are required to have 20% of assisted unit rents not exceed the Low HOME Rent and 80% not exceed the lesser of the Fair Market Rent or High HOME Rent. Rents include utilities.