To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Katherine Smith, Director, Community Resources Department
Prepared By:
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Jeremy Fink, Community Development Administrator, Community Resources Department
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Subject:
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2026 Annual Action Plan - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
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Purpose and Request:
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Staff requests the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approve the funding recommendations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) projects for 2026 grant year funding, as well as authorize the submission of the 2026 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its review and approval. The Board of County Commissioners reviewed the funding recommendations and Annual Action Plan, presented by Community Development Housing and Stability Services (CDHSS) staff, during a study session on May 19, 2026, and instructed staff to schedule the item for consent agenda during a business meeting.
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Economic Resilience and Stability - Support long-term economic resilience through responsible fiscal and investment strategies.
Background and Discussion: The BOCC was presented funding recommendations for CDBG and HOME projects utilizing 2026 grant year funds, as described below, during a study session on May 19, 2026, and advised staff to schedule the 2026 Annual Action Plan approval for consent agenda. The narrative below is a copy of the background and discussion portion of the Board Summary Report (BSR) presented to the BOCC during the May 19, 2026, study session, without any changes.
The Arapahoe County CDBG and HOME programs started in 1992 and now operate as an Urban County Consortium, comprising Deer Trail, Englewood, Littleton, and Sheridan. As an entitlement community, Arapahoe County receives CDBG and HOME funds annually from HUD on a formula basis r...
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