NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD FOR HUD 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
In compliance with Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), Section 104(a)(2), the regulations at 24 CFR 91and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the City of Sebastian Community Development Department will hold two (2) Public Hearings to receive public comments on the draft Annual Action Plan (Plan).
Allocation and Eligible Activities:
For the 2026 Program Year, the City received $121,235 in entitlement funds for one HUD formula grant programs for eligible activities, including Public Facilities and Improvements, Public Services, Housing Rehabilitation, and General Administration and Planning.
The Plan guides the Citys eligible activities, qualifying populations, preferences, and programs for meeting local housing needs and goals. The Plan will be available for public review on Friday, May 22, 2026, both online at the City of Sebastian website and in hard copy format at our office, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Written Comments:
Written comments should be addressed to:
City of Sebastian, Community Development Department
1225 Main Street Sebastian, Florida 32958
Attention: Michelle Faulkner
Email: mfaulkner@cityofsebastian.org
Comments can also be emailed or mailed directly to Sebastian to ensure that comments receive a written response. Hearing-impaired and sight-impaired individuals in need of services such as an interpreter or documents in large print/Braille are asked to make requests directly to Sebastian at the telephone numbers below at least five (5) business days before the public hearing. Sebastian will make reasonable efforts to accommodate such requests. All sites are accessible to persons with physical disabilities.
The public comment period will be from Friday, May 22, 2026, to Monday, June 22, 2026. All written comments must be received prior to 5:00 PM on June 22, 2026.
Public Hearings:
The Public Hearings will be open to residents to learn more about the Plan and provide feedback. Hearings will be conducted by the Community Development Department and Accenture.
1. Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (Elicit Constituent and Service Provider Input Forum)
o Location: Sebastian Yacht Club, 820 Indian River Dr, Sebastian, FL 32958
This forum aims to gather input from public-facing agencies, applicants, and residents to incorporate feedback into the final Plan.
2. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
o Location: Sebastian City Hall, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, Florida 32958
This Council meeting is open to the public for comment to incorporate feedback into the final Plan.
Please contact Michelle Faulkner to request reasonable accommodation, including an interpreter, for this meeting or to ask questions.
Contact Information:
Community Development Department
City of Sebastian
1225 Main Street, Sebastian, Florida 32958
Phone: (772) 589-5518
Fax: (772) 388-8248
Contact: Michelle Faulkner at mfaulkner@cityofsebastian.org
To obtain additional information concerning the public hearing, please call the above number.
Pub: May 22, 2026
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