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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Presenter: Jeremy Fink and Nancy Sonnenfeld, Community Development Administrators, Community Resources Department
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1:15 PM *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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The purpose of this study session is to review the funding recommendations for 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) projects, as recommended by Community Resources - Community Development Housing and Stability Services (CDHSS) Staff, as well as to seek direction from the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regarding the plan to utilize these funds and submit the 2026 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for review and approval.
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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 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 related to our population and demographics, particularly low-to-moderate income residents. In addition to administering the County CDBG and HOME programs, Arapahoe County CDHSS staff also administers the City of Centennial's CDBG funds. Centennial is designated as a separate entitlement community and does not receive HOME funds.
The 2026 CDBG applications were released in early February 2026 and were due by March 18, 2026. A total of 10 applic...
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