To assist in the creation and development of a viable community through superb customer service, community outreach, partnerships in economic development, affordable housing and social service agencies
 

1.   Housing rehabilitation for elderly and low income residents
2.   To provide infrastructure improvements within low income census tracts (drainage, streets, sidewalks, etc.)
3.   Public service agency support
4.   Park improvements

The City receives an annual allocation of CDBG and HOME funds.  The amount received varies from year to year.
The CDBG funds must meet one of the three national objectives.  These objectives are:

1.    Benefit to low and moderate income persons
2.    Prevention/elimination of slum and blight
3.    Urgent need

2004 - 2005 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report

2005 - 2006 WorkPlan

Examples of eligible activities include:

 Public Facilities and Improvements
        Neighborhood Facilities
        Streets
        Sidewalks
        Parks (playgrounds)
        Flood and drainage improvements
        Water/Sewer lines

 Public Service
        Senior Services
        Youth Services
        Handicapped Services
        Health Care
        Job Training
        Education Programs
        Homeless Services

HOUSING REHABILITATION REHAB PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Planning

General Administration

PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF FUND AVAILABILITY

Eligibility Requirements
Orientation Manual
Typical Schedule of Fund Availability

Schedule of Fund Availability and public hearings for the City of Harlingen

LAS PRESENTACIONES EN LA AUDENCIA PUBLICA SE HARAN EN ESPANOLPARA AQUELLAS
PERSONAS QUE ASI LO DESEAN.

For more information on the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs, please call our office at (956) 427-8735.

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Office Phone #: (956) 427-8729

E-Mail Address:   tdegannes@myharlingen.us