Community Development Block Grant

The City of St. Cloud’s CDBG program is used to conduct eligible activities such as public services, housing counseling and rehabilitation and economic development. The CDBG Program is a formula-based, entitlement grant provided by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The primary purpose of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities and provide services to principally low-income citizens and their neighborhoods.

CDBG Webinar

For more information, please contact the Community Development Department at 407-957-7366 or email your inquiry to planning.department@stcloudfl.gov.


Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)


The City of St. Cloud is an entitlement city receiving an annual allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) reports on accomplishments and expenditures for the City’s CDBG program as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). CDBG funded activities are intended to help low- and moderate income households in the City. The PY 2021 CAPER reports on the program activities from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

Public comments are open beginning November 17th. If you would like a copy of the CAPER, please contact Community Development at planning.department@stcloudfl.gov.

DRAFT 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD & PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF ST. CLOUD, FLORIDA

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

DRAFT 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

NOTICE is given that the City of St. Cloud’s proposed 2022 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the use of federal housing and community development funds from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) will be available for a 30-day public review and comment period.  Notice is also given that a public hearing will be held to allow the public to review and make comments on the draft AAP.  

The AAP outlines the proposed housing and community development activities that were developed through the identified priority needs and goals of the Consolidated Plan. In program year 2022, the City of St. Cloud expects to receive  $357,697 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from HUD. HUD funds are intended to benefit low- to moderate-income persons in St. Cloud. The City budgets $70,000 for administration of the program (18.4%), $157,697 for public facilities and infrastructure improvements (44%), $30,000 towards public services (8.3%), $80,000 towards housing programs (22%), and $20,000 towards economic development opportunities (5.6%). The 2022 program year begins October 1, 2022 and ends September 30, 2023.   

The final program year 2022 CDBG grant allocation has not been announced by HUD yet, however for the final budget the City will adjust funds to meet the CDBG grant caps of 20% for admin, 15% for public services, and the balance of funds towards economic development. 

Purpose: The 30-day public comment period and public hearing are held to allow the public an opportunity to comment on the City’s 2022 Annual Action Plan.  

30-Day Public Comment: The 2022 AAP will be made available to review for thirty (30) days from January 26, 2023 to February 25, 2023 at the Economic Development office, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, located at 1300 Ninth Street, St. Cloud, FL 34769 and at the link below.

 

Ivy De La Cruz, City Clerk

1300 9th Street, St. Cloud, FL 34769

407-957-7300


 DRAFT 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN


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