Austin staff report CSBG allocation delay and capacity limits at Neighborhood Services Unit

Apr 14, 2026

Austin Public Health reported a first CSBG allocation of $382,620, said federal FY2026 CSBG funds are pending release, and described program capacity limits including long call volumes and a backlog that forces prioritization of eviction cases.

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Austin Public Health’s Neighborhood Services Unit updated the Community Development Commission on its Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and program performance, saying the unit received an initial allocation and is awaiting release of additional federal funds.

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