Public Notice Details
Public Needs Hearing - CDBG, HOME, ESG
Notice is hereby given that the City of Youngstown, Ohio (City) is currently preparing its PY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and its PY 2025 Annual Action Plan (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026). The City will receive PY 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will conduct a public hearing on the use of these funds. In accordance with the Final Rule for consolidation of the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs, 24 CFR Part 91, et. al., the City will prepare a Consolidated Plan and an Annual Action Plan, which will be submitted to HUD on the earlier of May 15, 2025, or 60 days from the formal notification by HUD of the City’s annual PY 2025 funding allocations under these programs.
In accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, the City will hold a virtual community development and housing needs hearing at the time indicated below.
Date and Time: February 6, 2025, 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join GoTo Meeting:
https://meet.goto.com/775040773
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 775-040-773
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Persons requiring special accommodations can make arrangements by contacting the Community Development Division Director, Community Planning and Economic Development, City Hall- 4th Floor, 26 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, OH 44503, Phone: 330-744-1708.
The purpose of this public hearing is to:
- Obtain the views and comments of individuals and organizations concerning the City’s housing and community development needs. The information gathered will be used in the preparation of the PY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan submission for the 2025 Program Year.
- Review the City’s CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs and provide an opportunity for the public to comment on program performance.
- Summarize the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan process and obtain the views of citizens, public agencies, and others interested in the housing and community development needs of the City.
The City expects to publish a summary of its proposed PY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and PY 2025 Annual Action Plan on or before April 1, 2025. A copy of the document will be placed on public display for a thirty (30) day review period beginning on or before April 1, 2025. A second public hearing will be duly advertised and conducted to present the proposed plan to the public. The City will consider comments on the proposed plan prior to adoption by the Youngstown City Council on or before May 7, 2025. Proper notice of the display date and subsequent public hearing will be properly advertised. The City intends to submit its PY 2025 Annual Action Plan to HUD on or before May 15, 2025.