Community Development Programs and Objectives in Connecticut
Explore the national objectives and eligible activities under the Community Development Block Grant Program in Connecticut. Learn about initiatives benefiting low to moderate-income individuals, slum and blight prevention, housing rehabilitation, job creation, and more. Discover how these efforts contribute to the overall development and improvement of communities in the state.
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National Objectives & Eligible Activities
24 CFR 570.483 National Objectives
National Objectives Activities Benefiting Low to Moderate Income Persons Prevention or Elimination of Slum/Blight Urgent Needs Serious & Immediate Threat Area Benefit Area Basis Limited Clientele Spot Basis Recent Origin Housing Unable to Finance No Other Sources of Funding Jobs State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 3
Activities Benefiting Low-Moderate Income Persons Low/Moderate Income Area Benefit Street and sidewalk improvements Water and sewer lines Low to Moderate Income Persons Area Benefit Limited Clientele Low/Moderate Income Limited Clientele Construction of a senior center Public services for the homeless Meals on wheels for the elderly Housing Jobs State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 4
Activities Benefiting Low-Moderate Income Persons Low to Moderate Income Persons Low/Moderate Income Housing Acquisition/Rehabilitation of property to be used for permanent housing Homeownership Assistance Hookup residential structures to water & sewer lines Area Benefit Limited Clientele Low/Moderate Income Jobs Creates or retains permanent jobs available to at least 51% Low/Mod persons Housing Jobs State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 5
Prevention or Elimination of Slum/Blight Prevention or Elimination of Slum/Blight Slum or Blight on an Area Basis Rehabilitation of substandard housing Removal of environmental contamination on property to enable it to be redeveloped Area Basis Spot Basis Slum or Blight on a Spot Basis Demolition of a vacant or abandoned building Removal of environmental contamination Elimination of faulty wiring, falling plaster or other similar conditions State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 6
Urgent Needs Urgent Needs Serious & Immediate Threat Serious and Immediate Need Recent Origin Unable to Finance No Other Sources of Funding Recent Origin Unable to Finance No Other Sources of Funding State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 7
24 CFR 570.482 Eligible Activities
Acquisition & Disposition of Real Property Relocation & Demolition Rehabilitation of Residential & Non-residential Structures Construction of Public Facilities & Improvements Removal of Architectural Barriers Activities relating to Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Resources Code Enforcement Planning and Capacity Building Program Administrative Costs Activities carried out through Non-Profit Development Organizations Public Service State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 9
Acquisition & Relocation Acquisition of Real Property Including air rights, water rights, and other interests Relocation and Demolition Relocation payments and assistance for displaced individuals and families State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 10
Eligible Activities Rehabilitation Includes residential and non-residential structures Construction of Public Facilities and improvements Such as water and sewer facilities, and streets State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 11
Eligible Activities Removal of Architectural Barriers Items or obstructions that restrict the mobility and accessibility of elderly and/or people with disabilities Activities relating to Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy resources State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 12
Eligible Activities Code Enforcement Deteriorated areas in which enforcement and improvements may be expected to arrest the decline of the area State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 13
Eligible Activities Planning and Capacity Building Community Development plans Capital Improvement programs Small area and neighborhood plans These activities do not include: Engineering, Architectural, and Design costs related to a specific project. State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 14
Eligible Activities Program Administrative Costs Citizen participation costs, Fair housing activities, and Development of submissions for federal programs Staff and overhead costs for project delivery State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 15
Eligible Activities Activities carried out through Non-Profit Development Organizations Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or installation of State CDBG Program Planning State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 16
Eligible Activities Public Service Childcare, Healthcare, and Education Programs Public Safety Services and Legal Services Fair Housing Activities, Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance, and Emergency Assistance Payments Services for Senior Citizens, Services for Homeless Persons, Victims of Domestic Violence, and Drug Abuse Counseling & Treatment State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 17
FaithBased Assistance Buildings for General Conduct of Government Ineligible Activities Political Activities Construction of New Housing State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 19
Ineligible Activities: Faith based Assistance used Primarily for Religious Activities Political Activities Buildings for General Conduct of Government (ADA exception) Construction of New Housing (some exceptions) State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 20
All Your Eligible Activities MUST Meet National Objectives State of Connecticut - Department of Housing - Small Cities CDBG Friday, April 4, 2025 21
