2025 CAPER Public Hearing - March 25, 2026

The City of St. Louis held a public hearing on March 25, 2026, to present the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for its Community Development Administration (CDA). The meeting focused on reviewing expenditures and activities funded through federal entitlement programs including CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA, as well as the new HOME-ARP funding source. The CDA reported approximately $19.5 million spent on CDBG programs, $2.5 million on HOME-ARP planning and administration, $1.4 million on ESG, and $3.5 million on HOPWA in 2025. Highlights included funding allocations for public services, affordable housing production, neighborhood beautification, and supportive services for vulnerable populations such as homeless individuals and persons living with HIV/AIDS. The CDA also noted over $51 million in committed funds across various programs for future projects. Public comments were invited to be submitted for inclusion in the final CAPER to be submitted to HUD by March 31, 2026. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed during the hearing, but the discussion emphasized ongoing and planned funding commitments and programmatic outcomes.