City of Pensacola to Host Public Hearing on CDBG Annual Plan May 9

The City of Pensacola will host a public hearing on Tuesday, May 9 at 4:30 p.m. concerning the proposed HUD Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development for the period Oct.1, 2023 – Sept. 30, 2024. The hearing will take place in the Whibbs Conference Room, located on the first floor of City Hall, 222 W. Main St.

The meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to provide comment on the proposed 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant budget and activities prior to submission of the Annual Action Plan to City Council and to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for final approval.

The Annual Action Plan is the planning document which describes the amount of CDBG funds expected to be available and the proposed use of those funds. The City anticipates receiving $766,208 in CDBG funds for fiscal year 2023-2024. A copy of the draft Annual Plan is available for review online at cityofpensacola.com/CDBG and at the City of Pensacola Housing Department at 420 W. Chase St. between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Written comments or input regarding the plan, local housing needs or priorities will be accepted through June 9, 2023 and should be submitted to City of Pensacola Housing Department, P.O. Box 12910, Pensacola, FL 32521-0031, or via email to mwhitaker@cityofpensacola.com.

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