- Government
- Mayor
- Housing/CDBG
- Community Development
Housing/CDBG
Information
Each year, the city of Northampton receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In accordance with HUD regulations, CDBG funds must be awarded primarily to projects, programs, and services that improve the lives of the city's low- and moderate income residents (defined as individuals or families whose annual income does not exceed 80% of the Area Median Income as determined by HUD). A CDBG-funded activity must also meet at least one of the following CDBG program goals:
- Provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing
- Provide a suitable living environment
- Expand economic opportunities
- CDBG-Eligible Census Blocks Map (PDF)
Access to CDBG Funds
In order to access CDBG funds, the city is required to submit an Annual Action Plan to HUD which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- A citizen participation plan
- A description of local service providers
- City departments consulted for the plan
- Identification of the city's priority housing, economic, and community needs
- A list of activities (the plan) to address the identified needs
Five Year Consolidation Plan
Additionally, every five years the city must submit a Five Year Consolidated Plan to HUD. The Consolidated Plan includes a housing and homelessness needs assessment, a housing market analysis, and a strategic plan whereby the city identifies its priority needs and how they will be addressed by CDBG funds over a five-year period. Activities undertaken in an Annual Action Plan must address the priority needs identified in the Five Year Consolidated Plan (PDF).
CDBG Dollars at Work
Housing: |
|
| Down payment/closing cost assistance/counseling | $32,000 |
| Relocation Assistance for 129 Pleasant Street (Northampton Lodging) | $150,000 |
| Acquisition of property on Glendale Road for 4 units affordable housing | $220,000 |
| Housing Rehab Program – 4 units in progress; 5 pending | $400,000 |
| Acquisition of 256 Pleasant Street (Lumber Yard) | $200,000 |
| Alliance/Gandara Center House Rehabilitation | $45,000 |
| Total: | $1,047,000 |
Public Facilities: |
|
| Grove Street Heating System Improvements | $20,000 |
| Center for the Arts Accessibility Improvements | $50,000 |
Total: |
$70,000 |
Economic Development: |
|
| Micro-Business Technical Assistance | $15,000 |
| Total: | $15,000 |
Public Services: |
|
| 12 agencies providing legal services, emergency food bank, emergency shelter, literacy, outreach and advocacy for Latinos, youth services, and SRO support | $96,500 |
| Total: | $96,500 |
Planning & Administration: |
|
| Community and economic development planning activities and administration of the CDBG program | $122,748 |
| Total: | $122,784 |
| CDBG Overall Total: | $1,351,248 |
Infrastructure: |
|
| River Run Sidewalk | $7,815 |
| Signalized Crosswalks | $46,856 |
| Total: | $54,671 |
Public Facilities: |
|
| Jackson Street Playground (purchase of equipment) | $30,000 |
| Total: | $30,000 |
Economic Development: |
|
| Micro-Business Technical Assistance | $10,000 |
| Total: | $10,000 |
Housing: |
|
| Down payment/closing cost assistance/counseling | $26,000 |
| Total: | $26,000 |
Public Services: |
|
| 12 agencies providing legal services, emergency food bank, emergency shelter, literacy, outreach and advocacy for Latinos, youth services, and SRO support | $93,726 |
| Total: | $93,726 |
Planning & Administration: |
|
| Community and economic development planning activities and administration of the CDBG program | $120,305 |
| Total: | $120,305 |
| CDBG Overall Total: | $334,702 |
Public Facilities: |
|
| Senior Center (final CDBG payment for debt service) | $145,613 |
| Total: | $145,613 |
Elimination of Slums and Blight: |
|
| 3-County Fairgrounds – Carriage Barn demolition and fence installation | $33,374 |
| Laurel Street Farmhouse Demolition | $25,025 |
| Total: | $58,399 |
Economic Development: |
|
| Micro-Business Technical Assistance | $10,000 |
| Total: | $10,000 |
Housing: |
|
| Down payment/closing cost assistance/counseling | $26,000 |
| Total: | $26,000 |
Public Services: |
|
| 12 agencies providing legal services, emergency food bank, emergency shelter, literacy, outreach and advocacy for Latinos, youth services, and SRO support | $108,814 |
| Total: | $108,814 |
Planning & Administration: |
|
| Community and economic development planning activities and administration of the CDBG program | $123,195 |
| Total: | $123,195 |
| CDBG Overall Total: | $472,021 |
Public Facilities: |
|
| Senior Center debt service payment | $206,000 |
| James House front porch repair, column repair and porch painting | $35,365 |
| Forbes Library Elevator (preparation of construction documents) | $14,000 |
| Grove Street painting | |
| Total: | $255,365 |
Economic Development: |
|
| Micro-Business Technical Assistance | $10,000 |
| Total: | $10,000 |
Housing: |
|
| Down payment/closing cost assistance/counseling | $26,000 |
| New South Street Apartments rehab | $130,000 |
| Total: | $156,000 |
Public Services: |
|
| 12 agencies providing legal services, emergency food bank, emergency shelter, literacy, outreach and advocacy for Latinos, youth services, and SRO support | $102,577 |
| Total: | $102,577 |
Planning & Administration: |
|
| Community and economic development planning activities and administration of the CDBG program. | $123,855 |
| Total: | $123,855 |
| CDBG Overall Total: | $647,797 |