$1 billion
$19.4 million total; $6.9 million for entitlement cities
$1,292,296
Neighborhood & Business Services
City of Charlotte
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds may be used to provide affordable housing, services and jobs for the most vulnerable in our community. At least 70% of CDBG funds must be used for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons. in addition, each activity must meet one of the following objectives:
- benefit low- and moderate-income persons
- prevention or elimination of slums or blight
- address community development needs having a particular urgency.
On May 26, 2009 City Council approved the use of the funds to rehabilitate 30 owner-occupied single family homes. These homes will be located in targeted revitalization neighborhoods. Druid Hills, Lakewood, Lincoln Heights, Reid Park Thomasboro/ Hoskins, Washington Heights and Wingate neighborhoods. The program will be available to households earning 60% or less than the area median income ($39,900 for a family of four). Many of the homeowners are seniors earning 30% or less than the area median income ($19,950 for a family of four).
The City received Funding Approval/ Agreement from HUD on July 27, 2009.
Diane Adams, Housing Services Supervisor, 704-336-2911
None
Less than 50% complete.
The Public Hearing process has been completed.
HUD CGBD Program:
http://www.hud.gov/offices/oig/recovery/docs/HUD%20OIG%20Recovery%20Oversight%20Plan.pdf
