Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

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NOTICE OF 15-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD REGARDING THE 2025 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

Auburn, Washington ¾ The City of Auburn is soliciting public comments on the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) prior to its submission of the report to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The CAPER is an overall review of housing and community development activities undertaken in 2025 by the City of Auburn. It is part of the Consolidated Planning process, which is a prerequisite to receiving federal HUD funds. The CAPER delineates the amount of Federal funding that is distributed through the program, where that money is spent, and it assesses how that spending addresses the housing and community development goals that the City has set forth in its Consolidated Plan.

In accordance with 24 CFR 91 of HUD, the City of Auburn solicits comments and public review for its 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

Copies of the Consolidated Plan and the 2025 CAPER Report are available on the tab to the right. Individuals can also request paper copies, at no charge, from the City of Auburn's Human Services Division by writing to Attn: Human Services, 25 W. Main Street, Auburn, 98001, or by calling 253-876-1965.

The deadline for the consideration of written comments and/or suggestions is Thursday, March 26th, 2026; comments may be addressed to Jody Davison with the City of Auburn at the above address or emailed to jdavison@auburnwa.gov.

Non-English-speaking individuals with speech, sight, or hearing impairments who wish to review the documents should contact the Auburn Department of Human Services. Each request will be considered individually according to the type of assistance required, the availability of resources, and the financial ability of the City to provide accommodation.


DocumentComment Period
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan30 Calendar Days
Substantial Amendments to either Consolidated or Annual Action Plan30 Calendar Days
Housing Assessment30 Calendar Days
Citizen Participation Plan30 Calendar Days
CAPER15 Calendar Days

NOTICE OF 15-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD REGARDING THE 2025 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

Auburn, Washington ¾ The City of Auburn is soliciting public comments on the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) prior to its submission of the report to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The CAPER is an overall review of housing and community development activities undertaken in 2025 by the City of Auburn. It is part of the Consolidated Planning process, which is a prerequisite to receiving federal HUD funds. The CAPER delineates the amount of Federal funding that is distributed through the program, where that money is spent, and it assesses how that spending addresses the housing and community development goals that the City has set forth in its Consolidated Plan.

In accordance with 24 CFR 91 of HUD, the City of Auburn solicits comments and public review for its 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

Copies of the Consolidated Plan and the 2025 CAPER Report are available on the tab to the right. Individuals can also request paper copies, at no charge, from the City of Auburn's Human Services Division by writing to Attn: Human Services, 25 W. Main Street, Auburn, 98001, or by calling 253-876-1965.

The deadline for the consideration of written comments and/or suggestions is Thursday, March 26th, 2026; comments may be addressed to Jody Davison with the City of Auburn at the above address or emailed to jdavison@auburnwa.gov.

Non-English-speaking individuals with speech, sight, or hearing impairments who wish to review the documents should contact the Auburn Department of Human Services. Each request will be considered individually according to the type of assistance required, the availability of resources, and the financial ability of the City to provide accommodation.


DocumentComment Period
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan30 Calendar Days
Substantial Amendments to either Consolidated or Annual Action Plan30 Calendar Days
Housing Assessment30 Calendar Days
Citizen Participation Plan30 Calendar Days
CAPER15 Calendar Days
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    CLOSED 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Public Input Survey

    THIS SUREVEY IS NOW CLOSED


    2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Public Input Survey

    The Consolidated Plan is prepared every five years, and its planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing, economic, and community development needs and priorities. This plan provides the framework that helps the City prioritize spending of CDBG grant funds and the City wants to hear from you.

    To help you rank the spending categories, below are examples of some of the ways the fund dollars can be spent: please don't try to rank examples, only spending categories.

    Housing

    Example: Funds may be used to assist low to moderate income homeowners with repair, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of owner-occupied units

    Example: Handicapped accessibility programs such as the installation of ramps, grab bars or other modification activities that assist individuals with mobility in their homes (for low to moderate income households)

    Example: Homeownership assistance such as help with down payment or closing cost assistance for low to moderate income individuals

    Other Real Property Activities

    Example: Evaluation and removal of lead-based paint in residential units for low to moderate income households

    Example: Energy efficiency improvements such as weatherization activities that include the installation of energy efficient appliances, windows and/or doors for existing homeowners who are considered low to moderate income households

    Example: Buying real property to convert an existing building into a homeless shelter or low-income rental units

    Public Facilities and Improvements

    Example: Installation of sidewalks, re-paving street or building a community park in areas determined to need revitalization

    Example: Building a public school, library, or recreational facility

    Example: Buying or building a homeless shelter, group homes and ½ way house.

    Economic Development

    Example: Grants to businesses that provide job training skill building through class work for low to moderate income individuals

    Example: Making public facility improvements such as remodeling a library, senior center or other public facility

    Example: Giving grants or loans to small businesses with less than 5 employees to cover start-up costs

    Other Activities

    Example: Paying for special garbage, trash and debris removal such as a neighborhood cleanup campaign

    Example: Family relocation assistance when the City buys abuilding determined to be used for another public purpose and this activity displaces existing families

    Example: Providing grant to business that employ individuals from low to moderate income households to support economic development

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