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Paducah approved as CDBG entitlement community; staff to submit five‑year consolidated plan and annual action plan to HUD
Summary
City staff will submit a five‑year consolidated plan and one‑year action plan to HUD after receiving entitlement status and a FY allocation of $583,406; the plan targets neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements and economic development for low‑ and moderate‑income residents.
Paducah staff told the commission on Aug. 12 that the city was designated an entitlement community for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and that HUD had allocated $583,406 for the first year. The commission approved submission of a five‑year consolidated plan (2025–2030) and the required one‑year action plan to HUD.
Staff said the entitlement change means Paducah will receive annual formula allocations rather than competing for state block grants. City staff described a planning process that included two community meetings, focus groups with roughly 15 local agencies, data collection and review of city plans; staff recommended using CDBG funds to (1) preserve and expand affordable housing, (2) improve local infrastructure and public facilities (guided by stormwater and parks plans), and (3) support economic development for low‑ and moderate‑income residents.
Staff said they expect regular annual allocations and that initial HUD notification confirmed an FY allocation of $583,406. The commission voted to authorize submission of the consolidated plan and required documents to HUD so the city can begin receiving entitlement funding and implement projects that meet HUD national objectives for low‑ and moderate‑income households.
