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Council approves 2025–29 consolidated plan; city budgets HUD CDBG and HOME grants for housing and neighborhood services
Summary
The City Council approved a five‑year HUD consolidated plan and the 2025 annual action plan allocating Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds for affordable housing, demolition and public services.
The Abilene City Council on Aug. 11 voted to approve the fiscal year 2025–2029 consolidated plan and the 2025 annual action plan, documents that guide how the city will use anticipated federal HUD funds for housing and neighborhood services.
Mary Itz, consultant manager with Baker Tilly, told the council the consolidated plan recommends three five‑year goals: provide safe, decent, affordable housing; revitalize neighborhoods; and support public services for low‑ and moderate‑income residents, including services that assist people experiencing homelessness. "The city anticipates receiving two annual HUD grants called the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships program, equating to about $6,700,000 in the next 5 years," Itz said.
The first annual action plan allocates specific funds for the coming year. It recommends $469,580 of CDBG funds and $518,453 in HOME funds to support new affordable homes (including Habitat for Humanity projects) and homebuyer assistance. The plan also recommends $150,000 in CDBG for demolition and $211,830 in CDBG to support public services through the Salvation Army and Dignity Health Management Center, according to presentation materials.
Leticia Reeves, division manager for neighborhood services, described two home‑repair programs: a critical repair program for emergency issues (no heat, no gas, no running water, leaking roofs) and a single‑family rehabilitation program to bring entire dwellings up to code. She said applicants must income‑qualify, be homeowners within Abilene city limits, and meet other criteria such as flood‑zone considerations.
Councilman Craver moved approval of the consolidated plan and the 2025 annual action plan; Councilman Yates seconded. The council voted unanimously; the motion carried.
If approved by HUD, the plan will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by Aug. 15 and guide local use of CDBG and HOME funds during the five‑year period.
