08/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/19/2024 09:43
Hamilton County Planning & Development is conducting a community survey to gather input for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. This survey is for all residents of Hamilton County to provide input on the plan. You may complete the survey online via this LINK. All responses are completely confidential and anonymous. Your response is greatly valued and appreciated.
The purpose of this survey is to generate actionable insight to improve Hamilton County's communities experiences.
Background:
The Hamilton County's Planning and Development's Community Development Division is in the process of preparing the County Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development for the upcoming 5 years, 2025-2029. The Plan will describe the County's housing and community development needs, strategies, and priorities. The Consolidated Plan affects many communities and organizations across the county, and input from the county's stakeholders and residents are essential to identifying needs and allocating resources. For this reason, we are requesting individuals such as yourself, or your organization, to complete a brief online survey regarding community development and homeless needs. This will be used in the planning for related aspects of the Consolidated Plan.
Before you begin, please note a few key takeaways:
The Community and Development Division administers the following federal grants for Hamilton County: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), The HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. The CDBG Program funds projects and programs in participating communities of Hamilton County that benefit low to moderate income areas and residents; eliminate slum and bright; improves quality of life; or address a particular urgent need. The HOME Program provides affordable housing for low to moderate income residents. HOME funds are used for a wide range of activities including buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income individuals. The ESG Program is focused specifically on addressing issues surrounding homelessness