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High Point council approves draft 2026 annual action plan with HUD allocations for CDBG and HOME
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Summary
After a public hearing, the council approved the draft 2026 annual action plan, including a CDBG allocation of $855,552 (up $14,000) and HOME program line items; staff said final nonprofit recommendations will be returned with the final plan.
The High Point City Council voted to adopt the draft 2026 annual action plan after a public hearing and a staff presentation on federal allocations and proposed program uses.
Nina Wilson, director of Community Development and Housing, told the council the city’s 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation is $855,552, an increase of $14,000 from the current year. She said the city proposes CDBG allocations including $260,796 for affordable housing program delivery costs, $222,961 for community capacity‑building, $75,000 for public service grants, $172,135 for emergency and urgent repairs, and $134,660 for program administration.
Wilson also described the HOME program numbers used in the draft: she stated a HOME allocation of $417,138.52 and then later described HOME program totals and program distributions (including $212,438.52 for single‑family new construction/CHDO activities, a $15,000 CHDO apprenticeship line, $174,700 for a down‑payment/homebuyer incentive, and $40,000 for HOME administration). Wilson said these funds, together with estimated program income, would amount to roughly $1.3 million of total investment across the two programs in the community "as presented tonight." The presentation includes both the allocation line and the program distribution as staff prepared the draft for public review.
Wilson said the draft was released for a 30‑day public comment period beginning April 3 and that final nonprofit recommendations for public service grants will be provided when the plan returns for final council approval. On the question of plan amendments, Wilson explained that routine, minor budget adjustments can be made under the citizen participation plan while a "substantial amendment"—typically a change of 20% or more in an allocation category or a new project—would trigger additional public‑notice requirements and review.
During the hearing David Rollins of 301 Totara Place spoke about recurring street flooding in his neighborhood and the damage it has caused; the mayor directed staff (Assistant City Manager Damon Dukane) to follow up and explained that Rollins’ issue is better addressed during the regular public comment forum. Carl Verling, a Citizens Advisory Council member, urged ratification of the plan and warned the need for far more funding to meet growing housing and senior‑assistance needs.
Councilmember Andrew moved to approve the draft plan, Councilmember Johnson seconded, and the council voted aye to adopt the draft 2026 annual action plan. Wilson said staff will return with final recommendations on public service awards and the requested follow‑up materials.
What happens next: staff will incorporate any required technical changes, provide final recommendations from the Citizens Advisory Council for public service awards, and return the plan to the council for final approval and authorization to execute necessary documents.
