Community Development Block Grants and HOME Funds
The City of Salem receives CDBG and HOME funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) whose mission is to, "increase home-ownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. Prior to receiving CDBG and HOME funds, the City must prepare two documents to guide in the successful use of the federal funds: the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan. At the end of each program year, the City documents the accomplishments of CDBG and HOME investments in the Annual Performance Report.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program provides eligible metropolitan cities and urban counties with annual grants to be used for neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, to expand economic opportunities, and/or improve community facilities and services. All projects and programs must principally benefit low-and moderate-income persons.
The priorities for CDBG are determined by City Council, thus allowing local government to respond to needs within their community. Current priorities for the City of Salem’s CDBG Program include: end homelessness, promote economic development, expand and sustain owner and renter affordable housing stock, and revitalize eligible low income neighborhoods for low income individuals and families. The city also encourages projects and programs assisted by other funding sources to help leverage the CDBG allocation. The City of Salem receives approximately $1.4 million annually to disperse among applications. Funds are awarded yearly on a competitive basis to programs or projects that are selected and approved by City Council.
Funding is provided to public and to private individuals, corporations and non-profits for use in eligible programs/projects:
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Citizen Participation Plan
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Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
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2009-13 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan |
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Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) |
Homelessness Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) |
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| Community Development Block Grant - Recovery (CDBG-R) |
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HOME Investment Partnership (HOME)
HOME Investment Partnership program is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program provides formula grants that communities use-often in partnership with local nonprofit groups-to fund a wide range of activities that build, buy, and/or rehabilitate affordable housing for rent or homeownership or provide direct rental assistance to low-income people.
HOME is the largest Federal block grant designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households. Each year the City receives approximately $900,000. The program was designed to reinforce several important values and principles of community development:
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Housing Loans
With available CDBG and HOME funds, the City administers housing loan programs to Salem and Keizer citizens.
The programs provide low to moderate income homeowners and first-time homebuyers with loans and grants to assist with home repairs and purchases. Loans and grants available are:
- Single Family Housing Rehabilitation loans, deferred loans with repayment if title is transferred or the owner no longer resides in the property.
- Critical repair loans, necessary to make critical and immediately needed repairs to their homes.
- Down payment assistance for homebuyers through no-interest loans that defer payments until a property sale or transfer. The loans are forgiven if the home remains owner-occupied for at least 10 years. Home purchase price and income restrictions apply.
**Program availability and eligibility is subject to change without notice. Funding for programs is limited. Completed applications will be reviewed in the chronological order they are received. |
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Annual Performance Report
The 2008-2009 Annual Performance Report (APR) reports CDBG and HOME resources and expenditures from the period from July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009. The report includes information to aid citizens in evaluating the City's performance in meeting the goals of the Consolidated Plan during the 2007-2008 program year.
2008-2009
- 171 households were assisted by the preservation or development of affordable housing
- 2,876 homeless or at risk of homelessness individuals/families received assistance from social service programs
- 105 new businesses were created
- 24 individuals/families purchased a home.
- 23 individuals/families rehabilitated their home.
- $1,489,778 of HOME funds was awarded.
- $2,214,364 of CDBG funds was awarded.
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Applying for CDBG and HOME Funds
If you have questions about the application process contact:
Rena Peck, Urban Development
503.588.6178 ext.7546. |