HUD Funding Public Hearing #2

The City of Rochester held a public hearing on June 3, 2026, to discuss the draft 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for federal HUD funding. The meeting focused on the allocation of approximately $12.66 million across 25 projects funded by four major HUD grant streams, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grants, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). Key procurement-related topics included budget allocations for economic development, housing rehabilitation, youth services, and homelessness prevention programs. Specific funding amounts were detailed, such as $1.8 million for demolition, $312,000 for lead hazard control, $200,000 for small business grants, and $1.25 million for affordable housing development. The plan anticipates benefiting over 100,000 residents and supporting hundreds of housing units and households. The hearing also addressed public engagement processes, program outcomes, and coordination with other funding sources. A proposed substantial amendment involving a $15,000 reallocation between home buyer training and assistance programs was noted, pending City Council approval. The plan is scheduled for City Council adoption on June 16, 2026, before submission to HUD.