Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

CITY OF AUBURN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING and INPUT OPPORTUNITY

BY DIRECTION OF THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Human Services Committee at 4:00 PM on Monday February 23rd, 2026, in the Annex Conference Room No. 1, located at 1 East Main Street, Auburn, Washington, 98002, on the following: 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

Auburn, Washington - In accordance with 24 CFR 570 and 704 of HUD, the City of Auburn solicits comments and public input for its draft 2026 Annual Action Plan in the CDBG program.

The 2026 Annual Action Plan is a requirement for the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The Action Plan describes housing and community development needs as well as activities to address those needs. The Action Plan will reflect all public comments received.

In accordance with 24 CFR 91 of HUD, the City of Auburn solicits comments and public input for its 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

Copies of the City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan are available, at no charge, from the City of Auburn's Human Services Department located at 25 W. Main Street, Auburn, 98001. It is also posted on the City’s website at www.auburnwa.gov and www.speakupauburn.org.

Any interested person is invited to appear virtually, or in person, and express comments or opinions on the proposed amendment. Written comments and/or opinions may be submitted to the City of Auburn at jdavison@auburnwa.gov or mailed to the City of Auburn, Attn: Human Services Department, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001-4988 in advance of the meeting or submitted in writing until 5:00 pm on March 11^th, 2026. You may leave comment at the following survey: 2026 Annual Action Plan - Public Input Opportunity | Speak Up Auburn

If an individual requires accommodation, the City requests notice of the need for accommodation by 5:00 pm on February 22nd, 2026. Participants can request an accommodation to be able to provide remote oral comment by contacting the Jody Davison in person, by phone (253) 876.1965, or email to jdavison@auburnwa.gov.

To join the meeting virtually from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device via Teams by entering Meeting ID: 248 953 040 008, passcode: AA2Tw5.

Individuals with speech, sight, or hearing disabilities, or who are requesting translators or adaptive equipment for communication purposes should contact the City of Auburn at (253) 931-3039 within 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, as to the type of service or equipment needed. Each request will be considered individually according to the type of request, the availability of resources and the financial ability of the City to provide the requested services or equipment.

If you have questions, please contact Jody Davison, Human Services Manager at jdavison@auburnwa.gov or 253-876-1965.