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County Seeks Public Comment On Changes To Plan Tied To CDBG And HOME Funding - 06/25/26

Vancouver, Wash. – All comments are welcomed and encouraged regarding a substantial amendment to the 2023 Annual Action Plan. The substantial amendment outlines how Clark County proposes to reallocate CDBG funds.

 

The 2023 Annual Action Plan outlines the proposed activities to support the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/cdbg-and-home-documents.

 

In accordance with Consolidated Plan requirements at 24 CFR Part 91 Subpart B and the county’s Citizen Participation Plan, changes to the Annual Action Plan through a Substantial Amendment are advertised to provide opportunity for public comment.

 

Comments about the proposed changes may be submitted by email to Nooreen.Ebraim@clark.wa.gov or by calling 564.397.7834.

 

Comments will be accepted through Monday, July 27, 2026.

 

Substantial Amendment to Program Year 2023 activities:

 

Canceled project: The City of Ridgefield has withdrawn its application for funding for the Sargent Street Improvements project in the amount of $202,500 of CDBG funds.

 

New funding: Proud Ground – Homebuyer Assistance. Homebuyer assistance for three first-time homebuyers using a community land trust model to keep the homes permanently affordable. $119,546 of PY2023 CDBG funds

 

New funding: Greater Vancouver Chamber – Business assistance. Business assistance and educational resources for low-income microenterprise owners. $76,000 of CDBG funds.

 

Increased funding: Clark County – Homeowner Rehabilitation Program. Provide essential housing repairs to low-income homeowners to maintain their existing housing safely and affordably. $6,954 of PY2023 CDBG funds.

County Seeks Public Comment On Changes To Plan Tied To CDBG And HOME Funding - 06/25/26

Vancouver, Wash. – All comments are welcomed and encouraged regarding a substantial amendment to the 2023 Annual Action Plan. The substantial amendment outlines how Clark County proposes to reallocate CDBG funds.

 

The 2023 Annual Action Plan outlines the proposed activities to support the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/cdbg-and-home-documents.

 

In accordance with Consolidated Plan requirements at 24 CFR Part 91 Subpart B and the county’s Citizen Participation Plan, changes to the Annual Action Plan through a Substantial Amendment are advertised to provide opportunity for public comment.

 

Comments about the proposed changes may be submitted by email to Nooreen.Ebraim@clark.wa.gov or by calling 564.397.7834.

 

Comments will be accepted through Monday, July 27, 2026.

 

Substantial Amendment to Program Year 2023 activities:

 

Canceled project: The City of Ridgefield has withdrawn its application for funding for the Sargent Street Improvements project in the amount of $202,500 of CDBG funds.

 

New funding: Proud Ground – Homebuyer Assistance. Homebuyer assistance for three first-time homebuyers using a community land trust model to keep the homes permanently affordable. $119,546 of PY2023 CDBG funds

 

New funding: Greater Vancouver Chamber – Business assistance. Business assistance and educational resources for low-income microenterprise owners. $76,000 of CDBG funds.

 

Increased funding: Clark County – Homeowner Rehabilitation Program. Provide essential housing repairs to low-income homeowners to maintain their existing housing safely and affordably. $6,954 of PY2023 CDBG funds.