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Lawrence opens 30‑day public comment on 2025 CDBG and HOME annual action plan
Summary
Lawrence staff opened a 30‑day public comment period May 6 on the draft 2025 annual action plan for HUD’s CDBG and HOME programs, presenting draft funding recommendations that prioritize tenant‑based rental assistance, CHDO development allocations and homeowner repair work.
Lawrence city staff on May 6 opened a 30‑day public comment period on the draft 2025 annual action plan for the city’s 2023–2027 consolidated HUD plan and outlined proposed funding priorities for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) grants.
Brad Farr and Dani Walker from the city’s housing initiatives division briefed the commission and described the draft allocations as preliminary; HUD had not yet announced exact 2025 grant amounts at the time of the presentation. The city used estimated figures for planning: an estimated CDBG total of about $990,000 (base $740,000 plus approximately $100,000 program income and $150,000 reallocated prior funds) and an estimated HOME total of roughly $431,006.39 (base $430,000 plus $1,639 program income).
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