Entitlement Funding Public Hearing June 29, 2026

The City of Roanoke held a public hearing on June 29, 2026, to discuss the 2026-2027 annual action plan for entitlement funding, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). The presentation detailed the allocation of approximately $2.5 million in total funding, with $1.8 million from CDBG, $5.075 million from HOME (including prior year funds), and $158,000 from ESG. The city received 20 applications for funding and plans to allocate $1.4 million to various projects, including affordable housing, public services, and infrastructure improvements. The plan includes administrative costs and anticipates submission to HUD by August 14, 2026, with council approval expected in July. Discussions also covered compliance with federal regulations such as the Davis-Bacon Act and reporting requirements for grant recipients. The meeting emphasized coordination with nonprofit subrecipients and outlined the timeline for contract awards and program implementation starting July 1, 2026.