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
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Visit HUD online for more information
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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:
**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 2010-2011 Annual Consolidated Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) reports CDBG and HOME resources and expenditures from the period from July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011 (fiscal year). The report includes information to aid citizens in evaluating the City's performance in meeting the goals of the Consolidated Plan during the program year.
FY 2011-2012
- 23 low-income households received single family critical repair and rehabilitation assistance;
- 116 low-income families received rental or security deposit assistance
- 29 low-income families received energy updates in their apartment complex
- 30,430 low-income people were served through a community kitchen and training facility added to Marion-Polk Food Share
- 16,259 low-income people were served through the YWCA of Salem’s roof replacement
- 2,574 individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness received assistance through the public assistance programs funded with federal programs
- 11 low-income and disabled families received housing thought a new construction of a multi-family apartment complex
- 60 low-income families received rehabilitation to a multi-family apartment complex
- 1 homeless shelter was acquired
- 6,548 patients were served by rehabilitation to the West Salem Medical Clinic to increase the number of medical providers
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Applying for CDBG and HOME Funds
If you have questions about the application process contact:
Rena Peck
Federal Programs Manager
503.588.6178, ext. 7546
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