hcd task force

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	Agenda
	A Guide to HUD's CDBG Regulations
	Current Backup Material
	Draft Recommendation
	Final Draft Report
	Meeting Schedule
	Minutes
	Task Force Members
	Work Plan

The HCD Task Force was established by the Portland City Council on March 5, 2007 and is reviewing and evaluating current practices in relation to the implementation of Portland’s Housing and Community Development Program (HCD). The HCD Program is comprised of three grants from the Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investments Partnership Program, and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG). The Task Force will be focusing primarily on the CDBG, specifically its process, priorities, and public participation.

In Portland the CDBG grant is split into three categories of funding: Planning and Administration, Public Services, and Housing/ Physical Improvement/ Economic Development/ Inspections. HUD regulations specify that no more than 20% of the CDBG grant can go to Planning and Administration. Similarly, the Public Service section of the grant is also capped. While most cities around the country are regulated to 15% for Public Services, the City of Portland received an extension in 1983 to allow 33% of our funding to go to this category. All other funding comes out of the remaining 47%, including Housing, Physical Improvement, Economic Development and Inspections.

The Task Force is systematically reviewing current practices, comparing them to HUD regulations and guidelines, and making recommendations for improvement. All interested individuals, parties or participants who would like to attend these meetings are welcome. Please see the Calendar of Meetings for dates, time and location.

Minutes

Contact Us

For more information contact the
HCD Program Manager
Portland City Hall

Phone: (207)874-8731