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County holds public hearing on 2025–26 CDBG and HOME annual action plan; Safe Harbor, Habitat request funding
Summary
Davis County opened a public hearing March 11 to gather input on the county’s 2025–26 annual action plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and, for the first time, the HOME program.
Davis County commissioners opened a public hearing during their March 11 meeting to receive public comment for development of the 2025–26 annual action plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and, for the first time, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). Commissioners took public testimony from community partners and closed the hearing without making awards; staff said the county will include comments as it develops the plan for later adoption.
The hearing matters because CDBG and HOME funds support housing, infrastructure and services for low- and moderate‑income residents; county staff said comments will inform the grant application and funding priorities the county will present for future adoption.
Safe Harbor Crisis Center, which provides domestic‑violence and sexual assault services in Davis County, asked the commission to consider funding to finalize a recent expansion and to support staffing. Todd Hickson, executive director, said Safe Harbor recently expanded its transitional housing from 10 to 24 units and sought CDBG assistance to complete infrastructure tied to that project; Emily Hillstead, Safe Harbor’s development director, described a separate request for funding to support a residential support advocate who handles hotline calls and shelter support.
“...we added 14 additional units to our existing 10, and we're now able to have 24 units for transitional housing,” Todd Hickson told commissioners, summarizing the expanded capacity and the ongoing need for operating supports and crisis hotline staffing.
Corinne Crow, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Salt Lake Area, described the affiliate’s new work in Davis County and requested CDBG funding for a critical home‑repairs program. Crow reported that the affiliate has completed 13 projects in Davis County so far this fiscal year, investing about $170,000, with seven additional projects in progress totaling roughly $130,000. She asked the commission to consider those requests as part of the county’s annual action‑plan development.
Commissioners thanked the speakers and closed the hearing; staff will compile public comments and return a proposed allocation and plan at a future meeting for formal adoption.
No formal award or funding decision was made at the March 11 meeting; the hearing was for information and public input only.
