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 for 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan
The City of Vancouver is holding a public hearing for the 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan. This plan outlines how we’ll use federal funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) to support housing, community services, and neighborhood improvements. The hearing will also cover proposed changes to the 2024 Annual Action Plan.
The draft 2026 Annual Action Plan will be available to review from April 14 through May 14, 2026. Written comments are encouraged and will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026. All comments received will be reviewed and included in the final plan. You can submit comments by mailing them to Tasha Slater at PO Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995, by emailing housing@cityofvancouver.us, or by calling (360) 487-8660. TTY users can call (360) 487-8602 or use WA Relay at 711.
If you’d like to speak at the public hearing, you must register in advance by calling the Council’s office at (360) 487-8600 before noon on May 4, 2026.
Public Hearing Date: Monday, May 4, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Hearing Location: 415 W 6th Street Vancouver, Washington (Also conducted remotely)
Hearing Actions: On Monday, May 4, 2026, City Council shall consider the 2026 CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan funding allocation resolution and proposed changes to the 2024 Annual Action Plan.
The City of Vancouver promotes fair housing and makes all programs available to low- and moderate-income families regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital or familial status, or disability.
2026 Applications for Federal Housing and Economic Development Funds
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.
The applications for the 2026 Economic Prosperity and Housing funding cycle are closed.
Mandatory Application Information Sessions
The presentation and video recording for both mandatory information sessions can be found under the 2026 Housing and Microenterprise Application Documents tab below.
2026 CDBG/HOME and HOME-ARP Application Documents
- 2026 CDBG/HOME and HOME-ARP Application Guidelines
- 2026 CDBG/HOME and HOME-ARP Application List
- 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan
- 5-Year Economic Development Strategy
- Housing Programs:
- Microenterprise Programs:
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.
