Public hearing for CDBG & HOME Action Plan funding for 2026-2027.

Ad #12308094, 5/05/2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROGRAM YEAR 2026/2027 CDBG & HOME ACTION PLAN PROPOSED FINAL STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND USE OF FUNDS
The City of Cocoa expects to receive $108,792.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement funds and $47,478.24 in HOME Investment Partnership funds for program Year 2026/2027. Funds may be used for eligible activities, such as housing rehabilitation, land acquisition, public services, repayment of Section 108 Loan guarantee, public facilities and improvements, or demolition and clearance. The Cocoa City Council will hold a second and final public hearing on Tuesday June 9, 2026, at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers, located at 65 Stone Street, to make available final comments on the proposed final statement of objectives and projected use of funds for the program 2026-2027 Action Plan.
The purpose of the City's Community Development Block Grant Program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for people of low/moderate income. The HOME program funds support housing and housing related services provided to low/moderate income households.
The purpose of this hearing is to:
 Review the use of prior and current year CDBG/HOME funds.
 Discuss proposed activities for any unallocated or reprogrammed CDBG funds.
 Ensure compliance with HUD citizen participation requirements.
PROPOSED FINAL STATEMENT OF CDBG PROJECTS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 
2026-2027PUBLIC SERVICES:
Community Services Council (Meals on Wheels & Seniors at     $4000.00
lunch)
Central Brevard Sharing Center (Community Kitchen)          $4000.00
Salvation Army (meals in domestic violence shelter)           $4,000.00
Family Promise (rental/mortgage assistance, emergency shelter)$4000.00
CDBG OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS:
Repayment of Section 108 Loan Guarantee                  $71,034.00
ADMINISTRATION:
CDBG Administration and Operational                       $20,758.00
funds Fair Housing Education & Outreach                    $1,000.00
    TOTAL CDBG FUND                                  $108,792.00
PROPOSED FINAL STATEMENT OF HOME PROJECTS FOR
PROGRAM YEAR 2026-2027
HOUSING: CHDO                                          $7,121.74
HOME: Housing Activity                                    $35,608.68
HOME: Administration and Operational funds                $4,747.82
     TOTAL HOME FUNDS                                 $47,478.24
Final CDBG & HOME allocations have been awarded, and project funding has been adjusted based on final grant allocation.
Copies of the City of Cocoa's 2026-2027 CDBG & HOME ACTION PLAN & PROPOSED PROJECTS are available online at https://www.cocoafl.org/143Housing-Neighborhood-Services. Copies are also available at City Hall, by email request to ftorbert@cocoafl.org or by calling {321} 433-8520. All citizens are invited and encouraged to make written comments beginning May 9, 2026, through June 5, 2026, at 12pm. The Final public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday July 14, 2026, at 6:00 pm, located at 65 Stone Street, Cocoa, FL 32922. Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons requiring special accommodations to participate in the hearing should contact Florence Torbert at the City of Cocoa at {321) 433-8520 within 72 week-day hours of the hearing.