Public Hearing on CDBG programs in Union County scheduled for April 22, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICEPublic HearingPY 2026 Union County CDBG ProgramUnion County intends to apply to the Ohio Development of Development for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the HOME Investment Partnership Program, and other related state and federally funded programs administered by the State of Ohio.  The County is eligible for several different types of PY 2026 programs providing the County meets applicable program requirements.  These programs include but are not limited to the CDBG Community Development Allocation Program; Neighborhood Revitalization, Critical Infrastructure, Target of Opportunity, and Downtown Revitalization Programs; Economic Development and Public Infrastructure Program; Residential Public Infrastructure Program; Discretionary Flex Program; and, the Homeless and Supportive Housing Programs.  The State of Ohio anticipates it will receive approximately $80 million from HUD to distribute on a statewide basis, based on the Consolidated Plan submitted to HUD.  The Consolidated Plan contains additional information on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/ HOME Program, a federally funded program administered by the State and funded by HUD.A Public Hearing to discuss the CDBG programs/grants available through the Ohio Department of Development be held on April 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at the Union County Commissioners office, 233 West 6th Street, Marysville, OH 43040. Union County anticipates it will be eligible to apply for up to $150,000 in CDBG Community Development Allocation funds, $500,000 in Critical Infrastructure funds, and up to $750,000 in Neighborhood Revitalization funds.  Grants of up to $500,000 are available for Economic Development and Public Infrastructure. Grants of up to $250,000 are available for the Discretionary Flex Program. The CDBG Community Development Grant applications are due to the State in June 2026.  Other grants, such as the Discretionary Flex Program, have an open cycle beginning at other times of the year.The Public Hearing will provide citizens, communities and local organizations with explanation of eligible activities and program requirements for the CDBG/HOME programs, including the CDBG community development programs, the CDBG economic development programs, the CHIP and CDBG/HOME/OHTF housing programs, and other HUD funded programs.  The CDBG/HOME programs can fund a broad range of activities including, but not limited to: economic development projects, infrastructure improvements, development and rehabilitation of housing, and neighborhood facilities improvements.  The activities must be designed to primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons, aid in the elimination of slum and blight, or meet an urgent need of the community.  Citizens of Union County are encouraged to attend the public hearing to provide their input on the County's CDBG/HOME programs. 04-02-2Th