The Consolidated Plan is a HUD-required document that outlines how a city, county, or state will spend federal housing and community development funds.
What’s In the Plan? #
- Community needs assessments (housing, equity, services)
- 3- to 5-year goals for using HUD funds (CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA)
- Annual Action Plans and public input summaries
Why It’s Important #
- Guides how cities invest in affordable housing and homelessness programs
- Provides transparency and accountability for public dollars
? Pro Tip: Community members and developers can influence priorities by participating in the Consolidated Plan’s public comment process.