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Planning board recommends Omaha’s 2026 Annual Action Plan allocating roughly $4.45M CDBG and $4.2M HOME funds
Summary
Planning staff outlined the 2026 Annual Action Plan for HUD funds; the board recommended forwarding the plan to council 6–0. The plan includes allocations for infrastructure, single‑family rehab, demolition and housing assistance across CDBG, HOME and ESG programs.
The Omaha Planning Board recommended approval of the city's 2026 Annual Action Plan, which sets spending priorities for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships and ESG funds and will be forwarded to City Council for final action.
Alyssa Solachik of the planning department summarized HUD allocations announced April 3 and the city’s intended uses: approximately $4.45 million in CDBG resources (including carryover), about $4.2 million for HOME activities and $379,900 for ESG. Planned uses include public infrastructure and facilities projects (roughly $746,000), nearly $1.9 million for single‑family rehabilitation, demolition or rehabilitation of up to 26 buildings (~$400,000), job training awards (~$385,800) and tenant‑based rental assistance through the Omaha Housing Authority (about $700,000).
Solachik said the public comment period ran through May 13 and the plan is due to HUD on or before June 2. ‘‘HUD announced our allocation this year on April 3,’’ she said, and staff recommended board approval to forward the plan to City Council.
Board members asked whether HUD approves specific projects; staff replied that HUD reviews and supports the plan but local staff evaluate project eligibility and compliance with HUD rules. After questions, the board recommended approval 6–0.
What’s next: The plan will be placed on the City Council agenda for final action and then submitted to HUD by the June deadline.
