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Union County CDBG 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Annual Action Plan
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Monica Culbreath, County Manager’s Office, Grant Specialist, 704-283-3580
ACTION REQUESTED:
1) Adopt the Union County 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and the 2026 Annual Action Plan; 2) authorize the County Manager to execute the required submittal documents to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and 3) authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute agreements with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipients substantially consistent with this agenda item.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Union County became a HUD Entitlement Community in 2016 and began receiving annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on July 1, 2016. The purpose of the CDBG program is to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities principally for low- and moderate-income persons. Eligible activities include housing rehabilitation, public services, public facilities and infrastructure improvements, economic development, planning, and administration.
As required by HUD, entitlement communities must prepare and submit a five-year Consolidated Plan that identifies community needs, establishes priorities, and outlines a strategic plan for the use of federal housing and community development funds. The 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan serves as Union County’s strategic planning document for the upcoming five-year period.
Additionally, HUD requires the submission of an Annual Action Plan each program year to identify the specific projects and funding allocations proposed for that year. The 2026 Annual Action Plan represents the first program year of the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and covers the period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
The County conducted the required citizen participation process, including public notices and public hearings, to obtain community input regarding housing, community development, and public service needs prior to preparation of the plans.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The requested amount for the 2026 Annual Action Plan is $843,937.00. This amount represents the total allocation Union County is eligible to receive from HUD for the FY2026-2027 program year.