The Department of Community Development is holding a public meeting here in City Hall Chambers to discuss the 2023 Annual Action Plan for City Residents and Community Groups and take comments and feedback on where we allocate our resources in the HOME, CDBG, and ESG programs.
City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department Meeting to Discuss Funding Priorities for ESG, HOME, CDBG Program
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Notice of Proposed Amendments to 2021 Annual Action Plan
October 12, 2022
On April 28, 2021, the City Council approved the 2021 Action Plan. Due to an oversight, the one-year goals for the number of households supported were not provided. It is proposed that the 2021 Action Plan be amended by providing for the following goals:
Homeless: 800
Non-Homeless: 350
Special-Needs: 0
Total: 1150
Rental Assistance: 0
The Production of New Units: 20
Rehab of Existing Units: 18
Acquisition of Existing Units: 0
Total: 38
No new activities are contemplated with this amendment. The purpose of this amendment is to correct an oversight in the original plan.
Robert Restaino, Mayor City Hall - 745 Main Street Niagara Falls, New York 14302
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Notice of Public Comment Period and Public Hearings
for the 2022 Annual Action Plan
May 6, 2022
Background
The City of Niagara Falls (City) has prepared a draft 2022 Action Plan. The document outlines the City’s goals and objectives relative to housing, economic development, community development, and homeless issues with specific attention given to the needs of low/moderate income households within the City.
The Action Plan for 2022 provides a basis for assessing performance against the Consolidated Plan and identifies specific projects for the 2022 program year. It also serves as a combined application for federal funds under three (3) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) formula grant programs, including CDBG, HOME, and ESG.
Public Comment Periods
A public comment period for the Annual Action Plan opens Friday, May 6, 2022. Public comments must be received in writing on or before June 6, 2022. Hard copies as well as electronic versions of the draft Action Plan will be available at the City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department, 1022 Main Street, Niagara Falls, New York; the Earl Brydges Public Library, 1425 Main Street, Niagara Falls, New York; and the Niagara Falls Housing Authority Resource Center, 3001 Ninth Street, Niagara Falls, New York. The Draft Action Plan can also be viewed on the City website www.niagarafallsusa.org. Written comments may be submitted in person at, or by mail addressed to: City of Niagara Falls, Department of Community Development, 1022 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302. Written comments may be submitted by e-mail addressed to Clifford Scott at Clifford.Scott@niagarafalls.ny.gov.
Public Hearings
The Niagara Falls City Council will hold a public hearing on June 7, 2022 commencing at 6PM. The public hearing will be held at the Niagara Falls City Council Chambers in City Hall, 745 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY, to provide information and allow citizen comment regarding the draft 2022 Annual Action Plan prior to submittal of the Plan to HUD.
Public comments to be read during the public hearing may be submitted in advance of the hearing to Clifford.Scott@niagarafalls.ny.gov.
To view the Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan click HERE
The City of Niagara Falls has estimated an allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $2,300,000 and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds of $208,000 by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for the 2022 program year.
The following agencies have been recommended for an award of these funds to the Mayor and the Niagara Falls City Council. To view the recommendations click HERE.
The City of Niagara Falls (City) is proposing amendments to its 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan that cover the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding received by the City from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The amendments, which are described below, address (i) the reprogramming of CDBG funds, and to address the impacts of the Covid-19 virus.
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Notice of Public Comment Period and Public Hearings
for the 2021 Annual Action Plan
Background
The City of Niagara Falls (City) has prepared a draft 2021 Action Plan. The document outlines the City’s goals and objectives relative to housing, economic development, community development, and homeless issues with specific attention given to the needs of low/moderate income households within the City.
The Action Plan for 2021 provides a basis for assessing performance against the Consolidated Plan and identifies specific projects for the 2021 program year. It also serves as a combined application for federal funds under three (3) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) formula grant programs, including CDBG, HOME, and ESG.
Public Comment Periods
A public comment period for the Annual Action Plan opens Friday, June 18, 2021. Public comments must be received in writing on or before Monday July 19, 2021. Hard copies of the draft Action Plan will be available at the City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department, 1022 Main Street, Niagara Falls, New York; the Earl Brydges Public Library, 1425 Main Street, Niagara Falls, New York; and the Niagara Falls Housing Authority Resource Center 3001 Ninth Street, Niagara Falls, New York. The Draft Action Plan can also be viewed on the City website www.niagarafallsusa.org. Written comments may be submitted in person at, or by mail addressed to: City of Niagara Falls, Department of Community Development, 1022 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302. Written comments may be submitted by e-mail addressed to Clifford Scott at Clifford.Scott@niagarafalls.ny.gov.
Public Hearings
The Niagara Falls City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 19, 2021 commencing at 6PM. to provide information and allow citizen comment regarding the draft 2021 Annual Action Plan prior to submittal of the Plan to HUD.
The Public Hearing will be live streamed as well as open to the public. Public comments to be read during the public hearing may be submitted in advance of the hearing to Clifford.Scott@niagarafalls.ny.gov.
Annually, the City of Niagara Falls receives funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods. In the most recent year, the City received $2,309,381 million from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; $427,400 from the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and $199,282 from the Emergency Solutions Program (ESG). The focus of these programs is primarily to assist low- and moderate-income households in find decent, affordable housing, including both rental and ownership opportunities, and community development needs. As a recipient of these funds, HUD requires the City to develop a Consolidated Plan every five years.
Please direct any questions or comments to Clifford Scott at clifford.scott@niagarafallsny.gov
The City of Niagara Falls has been awarded supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) funds of $961,069 by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Covid-19 crisis.
To assist and aid in the fight against Covid-19, the following agencies have been recommended for an award to the Mayor and the Niagara Falls City Council. To view the recommendations click CARES Act Awards Recommendation .
Annually, the City of Niagara Falls receives funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods. In the most recent year, the City received $2,309,381 million from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; $427,400 from the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and $199,282 from the Emergency Solutions Program (ESG). The focus of these programs is primarily to assist low- and moderate-income households in find decent, affordable housing, including both rental and ownership opportunities. As a recipient of these funds, HUD requires the City to develop a Consolidated Plan every five years.
This survey is part of the City’s Consolidate Plan development and seeks to gather information from community members regarding housing in the City. Survey results will assist the City in prioritizing the allocation of its CDBG, HOME, and ESG grants.
To complete the survey please click HERE.
The City of Niagara Falls has been awarded supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) funds of $1,403,659 and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV) funds of $1,124,108 by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Covid-19 crisis.
To assist and aid in the fight against Covid-19, the following agencies have been recommended for an award to the Mayor and the Niagara Falls City Council. To view the recommendations click CARES Act Awards Recommendation .
The City of Niagara Fall Department of Community Development held three (3) a Virtual Public Hearings on June 25 via live stream on Youtube Channel - richmeranto. Click HERE to view a recording of the hearings. The first hearing addressed the proposed Substantial Amendments to 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan. The second hearing provided information regarding the proposed Substantial Amendment to the 2019 Annual Action to include activities funded with CARES Act Supplemental CDBG-CV and ESG-CV awards. The third hearing provided information regarding the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. All public comments, suggestions and questions during the hearing and all subsequent responses will be listed below.
Public Comments:
