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Mayor presents FY 2025–26 HUD one‑year action plan and five‑year goals, opens public comment
Summary
The mayor outlined recommended allocations of federal HUD funds for FY2025–26, tied them to the city—s draft 2025–2029 consolidated plan and opened a public comment period running through March 25; final council recommendations are expected by April 15 and HUD submission by May 15.
The Mayor of Salt Lake City presented the administration—s recommended one‑year action plan for Community Development Block Grant and other HUD funds for fiscal year 2025–26 and described draft goals for the city—s 2025–2029 consolidated plan. Public comment on the funding recommendations is open through March 25, and the council will hold a public hearing that evening.
The mayor said the city—s HUD entitlements this year include CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA and warned that federal budget delays could postpone the city's FY26 award. The administration will monitor HUD guidance and update the council as federal policy and appropriations evolve.
The draft five‑year goals cited by the mayor are affordable housing, homeless services, community services, transportation, business and workforce development, and environmental remediation. The mayor credited the CDCIP resident advisory board for scoring and vetting applications and noted that final funding recommendations will reflect limited resources and the board—s scoring.
Recommended projects described to the council include a Neighborhood Business Improvement Program (commercial facade and new business stabilization funds), a therapeutic preschool at the Children—s Center for low‑income children ages 2–5 with behavioral health needs, Utah Community Action—s rapid rehousing and case management services, and donated dental services for people experiencing homelessness. The mayor said the proposed dental funding would support care for up to 228 children and adults in Salt Lake City.
Council members asked procedural questions about the review timeline and asked staff to circulate clarifying information before the council—s March 18 work session. The mayor—s office indicated the city expects to present final recommendations to HUD by May 15 and asked residents and applicants to use the city—s public feedback page.
The council and administration agreed the one‑year plan will be considered alongside the new five‑year consolidated plan; final local recommendations are expected in mid‑April so the city can incorporate any additional information before HUD submission.
The administration emphasized that federal policy changes are ongoing and said staff will notify the council of any HUD process updates.
