10 27 26 CDBG Public Hearing - Housing Revitalization Manager Noel Schaus

PUBLIC HEARING
CDBG Funding
Community Development Block Grant
October 27, 2026 • City Council Meeting
PUBLIC HEARING

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What is CDBG?
Federal funding Purpose
HUD grant funds available annually through Support the development of viable
Maricopa County. communities.
CDBG is designed to advance three community outcomes:
SUITABLE EXPANDED
1 DECENT 2 LIVING 3 ECONOMIC
HOUSING
ENVIRONMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Housing and neighborhood Safe, functional community Access to jobs and
stability conditions economic opportunity
All funded projects must meet a CDBG National Objective.
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ELIGIBILITY FRAMEWORK
CDBG National Objectives
Every CDBG-funded activity must meet at least one National Objective.
Benefit Low- and Moderate-Income Persons
1 PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Household income below 80% of area median income
Prevent or Eliminate Slums or Blight
2
Activities that address qualifying conditions
Address an Urgent Need
3 RARELY USED
Used only in limited circumstances
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PUBLIC FACILITIES + H OUSING
CDBG Eligible Activities
Public Facilities Housing
• Owner-Occupied housing
Infrastructure
rehabilitation / emergency repairs
• Water and sewer
• Streets and drainage improvements
• Lead-based paint testing and
abatement
Community Facilities
• Libraries
• Homeownership assistance
• Senior or youth centers
• Parks and similar facilities
• Rental rehabilitation
Examples of eligible activities — subject to CDBG requirements and a National Objective.
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PUBLIC SERVICES + ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CDBG Eligible Activities
Public Services Economic Development
• Homeless services
• Job training and employment services • Microenterprise assistance
• Services for seniors • Business loans tied to job creation
• Commercial rehabilitation
County note: Maricopa County uses the entire CDBG
Public Services set-aside for services for people
experiencing homelessness.
Local funding availability depends on County program structure and CDBG requirements.
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LOCAL TRACK RECORD
Past Uses of CDBG Funds in Tolleson
1 Owner- 2 Street 3 Community
Occupied Center /
Improvements
Housing Parks &
& Sidewalks
Rehabilitation Recreation
4 5 6 Fire Truck
Flood / Drainage
Youth Center Equipment
Improvements
Purchase
Tolleson has used CDBG for housing, infrastructure, facilities, drainage, and public-safety equipment.
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PUBLIC H EARING
Proposed Use of CDBG Funds
Tolleson currently has an opportunity to apply for CDBG funds.
Public notice Public input
The Notice for this Public Hearing was What type of CDBG project should
published and posted on October 9,
2026. Tolleson apply for?
PUBLIC QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Council hears community input before considering the proposed use of funds.
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OWNER-OCCUPIED H OUSING REH ABILITATION
Staff Recommendation
Use CDBG funds to repair and rehabilitate homes of income-qualified
homeowners.
$85K $25K $500K ~10
Maximum per home Maximum per home CDBG budget Homes
for rehabilitation for minor repairs for repairs estimated
Who / where Assistance structure
Eligible homes must be in the City’s
Minor repairs: grants
Redevelopment Area and homeowners must
Rehabilitation over $25K: forgivable lien
be income-qualified.
City would pay administration and soft costs separately.
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ELIGIBLE GE OGRAPH Y
Redevelopment Planning Area Boundaries
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ALIGNMENT WITH ADOPTED DIRECTION
Why Housing Rehabilitation?
General Plan Housing Goals /
City Council Priorities
Strategies
• Develop programs using City, county,
and federal funds to rehabilitate and • Housing revitalization
upgrade existing housing.
• Aging in place
• Address housing needs of fixed-income
elderly persons and other special-needs • Support residents’ quality of life
populations.
Housing rehabilitation advances both housing-condition and quality-of-life objectives.
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COUNCIL ACTION + APPLICATION TIMELINE
Next Steps
Council considers proposed uses
1
Public hearing + discussion
Council adopts resolution
2 November 10, 2026
Identify project type and amount requested
Prepare CDBG application
3 Due December 9, 2026
Submit to Maricopa County
Funding awards
4 Spring 2027
County announces awards
Funds available if awarded
5 Approx. October 2027
Estimated program funding availability
Council decision → application → award → funding availability
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