Flagstaff Housing Commission Meeting - March 26, 2026

The City of Flagstaff Housing Commission held a meeting on March 26, 2026, primarily focused on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and related funding allocations for the 2026 program year. The commission received a detailed presentation from Civetas Consulting on the consolidated plan, which is a HUD-required five-year strategic plan guiding the use of CDBG funds. The presentation highlighted community needs such as affordable housing, public services, and public facilities, and reviewed housing market data including rising housing costs and cost burdens on residents. Following this, the commission discussed and approved funding allocation recommendations for the 2026 CDBG program year, including capital improvement projects like the Ponderosa Park reconstruction and public services funding for local nonprofits addressing homelessness and domestic violence. The commission unanimously moved to forward these recommendations to the City Council for approval. Additional updates included HUD funding changes for public housing and upcoming fair housing events. The meeting concluded with a vote to schedule a dedicated presentation on the regional land use plan 2045.