Tulsa committee reviews draft PY25 HUD consolidated plan; public hearing opens as residents urge more targeted North Tulsa investment

The Tulsa HUD Community Development Committee reviewed the draft Program Year 2025 consolidated plan and first-year annual action plan on March 13 and opened a public hearing on the plan and allocations. City staff told the committee the draft will be posted for public comment through April 2, that allocation recommendations are scheduled for City Council consideration on April 2, and that the consolidated plan is planned for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by May 15.

The consolidated planning process sets the city's priorities for HUD formula grant programs and informs funding from Community Planning and Development formula programs. City staff said consultants contracted for the plan completed an executive summary, needs assessment, market analysis, strategic plan and an updated Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; the HUD CDC approved priority needs in September 2024 and staff released a request for proposals in October 2024. The draft plan lists priorities including affordable housing, homelessness services, neighborhood investments, assistance for people fleeing domestic violence, mental health treatment and job creation. Staff also said the draft allocates funds to projects recommended from competitive proposals and carryover funds, and that specific project allocations remain subject to change until final City Council approval.

City staff described the local process and…