6. • Health & Human ServicesTravis County (Travis County)

Consider and take appropriate action to approve the public comment draft of the substantial amendments to the CDBG PY2024–2028 Consolidated Plan and the PY2024 and PY2025 Action Plans for public comment. (Judge Brown & Commissioner Gómez)

Presented in: Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session on 2026-06-16

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. § 5301), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs to support the development of viable urban communities. These programs aim to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities—primarily for low- and moderate-income individuals. Since 2006, Travis County has received CDBG funds annually, and in 2024, began receiving HOME funds as well. Community engagement and public participation remain essential goals of both programs. The CDBG/HOME Office is substantially amending the PY2024-2028 Consolidated Plan, the PY2024 Action Plan, and the PY2025 Action Plans. The amendment includes incorporating Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funding as required per <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/part-570/section-570.200#p-570.200(b)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">24 CFR 57.200(b)</a>; expanding program priorities to allow for a broader range of eligible activities that address current community needs; removing an infeasible CDBG project and reallocating those funds in accordance with HUD regulations and program requirements; and updating a PY25 infrastructure project to shift funding from design and engineering to construction based on the revised scope. Attached is the Public Comment Draft of the proposed Substantial Amendments. Changes to the amended documents are indicated in red font, with deletions shown using strikethrough text, as applicable. The public is invited to comment on the proposed substantial amendments to the PY2024-2028 Consolidated Plan, the PY2024 Action Plan, and the PY2025 Action Plans. Advertisements (in English and Spanish) and a notice announcing the public hearing and public comment period were distributed through a variety of channels, including newspapers of general circulation, email, social media, and County websites beginning the week of May 25, 2026. The Public Comment Draft of the proposed Substantial Amendments, along with a summary document in English and Spanish, will be available on the Travis County CDBG website throughout the public comment period.