Brockton Planning Board Meeting - July 7, 2026

This was a public hearing held by the City of Brockton Planning Board on July 7, 2026, to discuss the draft 2026 Annual Action Plan related to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds allocated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The meeting focused on how the city plans to use approximately $3.4 million in CDBG funds and $635,000 in HOME funds to support affordable housing, homelessness prevention, neighborhood stabilization, economic development, and community services. The plan includes funding allocations for housing preservation, public facilities improvements, and administrative activities. Public engagement efforts and the 30-day comment period ending July 29, 2026, were highlighted, with opportunities for community input and questions addressed during the meeting. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were announced, but the discussion emphasized grant administration and funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.