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Approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Hernando County is a recipient of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County's 2024-2026 Consolidated Plan provides the strategic framework for the use of these funds over a three-year period and identifies priority needs in affordable housing, homelessness prevention, community development, public facilities, infrastructure improvements, and economic opportunity.
The PY 2026 Annual Action Plan represents the third and final year of the 2024-2026 Consolidated Plan and outlines the activities to be undertaken from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
The Annual Action Plan and associated HUD Certifications are not the grant application itself. These documents are required annually by HUD as part of the Consolidated Plan cycle and must be submitted each year for the County to receive its CDBG and HOME entitlement allocations. The Certifications and SF-424s are compliance documents confirming that the County will adhere to all applicable federal requirements for the use of these funds.
HUD requires a 30-day public comment period and a public hearing prior to submittal of the Annual Action Plan. The Notice of 30-Day Comment Period and Public Hearing was published on May 15, 2026. The public hearing will take place during the Board's review of the Annual Action Plan and Certifications. The Affidavit of Publication documenting this requirement is included. After HUD reviews the submitted documents, they will issue formal funding agreements to the County.
For PY 2026, Hernando County will continue focusing on its three primary priorities:
1. Providing decent and affordable housing
2. Creating...
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