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Request approval of a Resolution by the Board of Commissioners to authorize the adoption and approval of the 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan and 2025 HUD Annual Action Plan which will allow the County to secure federal funding for projects and services that support the needs of low- and moderate-income residents. The funding includes $1,254,161.00 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and $590,862.29 from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). A Fulton County general fund match is not required for the CDBG Program. Fulton County uses its general fund to support the required 25% match for the HOME program.
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In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-10-1, requests for approval of contractual agreements shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Request approval of a Resolution by the Board of Commissioners to authorize the adoption and approval of the 2025- 2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 HUD Annual Action Plan which will allow the County to secure federal funding for projects and services that support the needs of low- and moderate-income residents.
The Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan provide an approach to housing, community development and homeless needs using the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funds.
Fulton County has received official notification from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) confirming its 2025 funding allocations: $1,254,161 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and $590,862.29 through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).
Public Comment
Public hearings were held on November 18, 2024, and February 3, 2025. In addition a series of workshops were held with with affordable housing providers and advocates, agencies that provide services to unsheltered populations, workforce development providers, community development interests and public housing authorities. An online survey was used, and the draft Consolidated Plan was on public display.
I. CDBG
The 2025 CDBG funding will be used to support eligible projects and activities that benefit low- to moderate-income communities. These projects will be carried out by municipalities participating through Fulton County Cooperative Agreements.
§ A 3-year grant application was released to municipalities on July 25, 2023.
§ CDBG virtual application technical assistance (TA) workshops were held on August 2, 2023, and August 9, 2023, via ZOOM.
§ FY2025 budget for CDBG is $1,254,161
2025 CDBG Proposed Budget and Activity Funding
CDBG Budget Area |
Activity |
Amount |
Program Administration |
Requirements to administer CDBG Program |
$182,147 |
Housing Rehabilitation |
Senior Housing Rehabilitation Service Delivery |
$192,014 |
Public Service |
Fair Housing Activities |
$60,000 |
College Park |
Charles E. Phillips Park Improvements- Phase II |
$120,000 |
East Point |
Watermain Infrastructure Replacement Initiative |
$150,000 |
Fairburn |
Orchard Street & Strickland Pedestrian Improvements |
$180,000 |
Hapeville |
John Lewis Memorial Park Improvements- Phase I |
$120,000 |
Palmetto |
Groundwater Line Looping |
$70,000 |
Union City |
Shannon Parkway Park- Phase II |
$180,000 |
CDBG Total |
|
$1,254,161 |
II. HOME
• Subrecipient(s) to administer the Tenant Based Rental Assistance will be selected through a Request for proposal process.
• Subrecipient(s) to administer the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) program will be selected through a Request for proposal process.
• FY 2025 HOME budget total is $590,862.29.
2025 HOME Proposed Budget and Activity Funding
HOME Budget Area |
Activity |
Amount |
Program Administration |
Costs to manage, monitor and implement the federally funded programs |
$59,086.23 |
Home Ownership (HOP) |
Down payment and closing cost assistance for first time homebuyers in Fulton County (outside the City of Atlanta) |
$115,000.00 |
Tenant Based Rental Assistance |
Rental Assistance for Fulton County residents |
$328,146.72 |
Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) |
HUD required set aside for eligible nonprofit development |
$88,629.34 |
HOME Total |
|
$590,862.29 |
Community Impact: HUD Entitlement funding for CDBG and HOME will help the County provide services to its low and moderate-income residents.
Department Recommendation: Approve the requested action.
Project Implications: Approval of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan will support continued use of allocated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to deliver timely services and support to both communities and individuals living in Fulton County, outside the City of Atlanta.
Community Issues/Concerns: Public hearings were held on November 18, 2024, and February 3, 2025. There were no community concerns identified.
Department Issues/Concerns: If the 2025- 2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan are not approved, it will adversely impact the scope and range of services the County is able to provide to low and moderately low-income populations in Fulton County. In accordance with 24 CFR Part 91, the submission of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is mandatory.