Clark County Seeks Public Input on CDBG Fund Reallocation

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  Clark County is seeking public comments on a substantial amendment to its 2023 Annual Action Plan.“Body All comments are welcomed and encouraged regarding a substantial amendment to the 2023 Annual Action Plan.”
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  The amendment reallocates $394,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.“Canceled project: The City of Ridgefield has withdrawn its application for funding for the Sargent Street Improvements project in the amount of $202,500 of CDBG funds.”
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  The amendment cancels a $202,500 project in Ridgefield.“Canceled project: The City of Ridgefield has withdrawn its application for funding for the Sargent Street Improvements project in the amount of $202,500 of CDBG funds.”
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  The canceled project was the City of Ridgefield's Sargent Street Improvements.“Canceled project: The City of Ridgefield has withdrawn its application for funding for the Sargent Street Improvements project in the amount of $202,500 of CDBG funds.”
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  The amendment adds three new initiatives: $119,546 for homebuyer assistance, $76,000 for business support, and $6,954 for home repairs.“New funding: Proud Ground – Homebuyer Assistance. Homebuyer assistance for three first-time homebuyers using a community land trust model to keep the homes permanently affordable. $119,546 of PY2023 CDBG fundsNew funding: Greater Vancouver Chamber – Business assistance. Business assistance and educational resources for low-income microenterprise owners. $76,000 of CDBG funds. Increased funding: Clark County – Homeowner Rehabilitation Program. Provide essential housing repairs to low-income homeowners to maintain their existing housing safely and affordably. $6,954 of PY2023 CDBG funds.”
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  New funding includes Proud Ground's homebuyer assistance program for three first-time homebuyers using a community land trust model.“New funding: Proud Ground – Homebuyer Assistance. Homebuyer assistance for three first-time homebuyers using a community land trust model to keep the homes permanently affordable. $119,546 of PY2023 CDBG funds.”
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  The Greater Vancouver Chamber's business assistance for low-income microenterprise owners is included in the new funding.“New funding: Greater Vancouver Chamber – Business assistance. Business assistance and educational resources for low-income microenterprise owners. $76,000 of CDBG funds.”
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  The Homeowner Rehabilitation Program will receive increased funding for essential repairs for low-income homeowners.“Increased funding: Clark County – Homeowner Rehabilitation Program. Provide essential housing repairs to low-income homeowners to maintain their existing housing safely and affordably. $6,954 of PY2023 CDBG funds.”
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  Public comments on the amendment must be submitted by July 27, 2026.“Comments will be accepted through Monday, July 27, 2026.”
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  Public comments can be submitted by email to Nooreen. [email protected].“Comments about the proposed changes may be submitted by email to [email protected] or by calling 564.397.7834.”
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  Public comments can be submitted by calling 564. 397. 7834.“Comments about the proposed changes may be submitted by email to [email protected] or by calling 564.397.7834.”
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  The full plan is available online at clark.wa.gov.“The 2023 Annual Action Plan outlines the proposed activities to support the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/cdbg-and-home-documents.”