Salem Draft CDBG/HOME Action Plan Available For Review

SALEM, MA – Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll announced the City of Salem’s Draft Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2018 (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018) is now available to the public.

The plan outlines priority activities for anticipated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding. This funding, provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), assists income-eligible households and low- to moderate-income neighborhoods through a variety of programs, services and improvements. The draft plan translates into action the goals and strategies established in the 5-Year Consolidated Plan, which was completed following an extensive public participation process in 2015, and considers comments received at an initial public hearing held on Jan. 19, 2017.

"CDBG and HOME funds allow Salem to undertake numerous community and economic development activities that improve our neighborhoods and provide important programs for residents," said Mayor Driscoll. "They fund a wide range of activities that develop and maintain affordable housing, improve neighborhood facilities, provide economic opportunities, improve access for those with disabilities, offer critical social service programs, and assist people who are homeless or on the verge of homelessness."

The plans are available for a 14-day comment period beginning on June 22, 2017. During this period, a public hearing will be held onThursday, June 29, 2017 in the third floor conference room at 120 Washington St. at 6 p.m. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for Salem residents, businesses and organizations to comment on the draft plan. Interested parties may also provide written comment addressed to the City of Salem Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) by 4 p.m. on July 5, 2017. Copies of the Draft Plan are available for review at the Salem Public Library, Salem Housing Authority, and at the DPCD. The plan is also available for download atwww.salem.com. The final plan will be submitted to HUD in July.

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