Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs is sponsored by Osceola County. This federal program provides funding for housing and community development projects that benefit low-moderate income households. This includes the CDBG Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program and the CDBG Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Community Development Block Grant - Osceola County opens in new tab or window DMV, Tax and Tag Services Community Development Block Grant Community Development Block Grant Announcements & Notices CDBG Emergency Rental Assistance Program CDBG Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program Community Service Agency Grant Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity FDLE Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Transportation and Transit Services Fire and Emergency Services Social and Veterans Services Corrections and Jail Services Healthy Seniors Initiative Community Development Block Grant The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is a Federal program that provides funding for housing and community development projects that benefit low-moderate income households.

In 1974, Congress created the program through the Housing and Community Development Act, Title I. The three national objectives are to: Benefit low- and moderate-income persons Prevent or eliminate slum or blight Address urgent community development needs The CDBG Program has several areas of eligible activities including housing, economic development, public services, public facilities, and public infrastructure.

Examples of eligible activities are listed below: Public Improvement/Public Infrastructure: Water/sewer improvements, sidewalks. streetlights, drainage improvements. Housing: Rehabilitation, home purchase assistance, rental housing development, new housing construction.

Economic Development: On-the-job training, business incubators, small business loans, commercial façade program. Public Facilities: Health facilities, senior centers, homeless facilities, community centers. Public Services (15% cap): Childcare assistance, rental assistance, senior services, veterans services.

Osceola County administers CDBG funds on behalf of all Osceola County communities, excluding the City of Kissimmee and City of St. Cloud. They receive a separate allocation of CDBG funding; therefore the County’s funding is not utilized within those cities.

For questions or comments about the CDBG program or Fair Housing related issues, please email CDBG@osceola. org or contact one of the following staff.

Community Grants Program Coordinator CAPER 2024-2025 Report - Draft (PDF, 1MB) 2020-2025 5-Year Consolidated Plan (PDF, 5MB) 2020-2025 Citizen Participation Plan (PDF, 525KB) CHDO Certification and Project Application (PDF, 189KB) Contractor Certification Application (PDF, 259KB) Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (PDF, 983KB) Community Development Block Grant Announcements & Notices See news & announcements regarding the CDBG program.

CDBG Emergency Rental Assistance Program Provides assistance to Osceola County residents who are in danger of becoming homeless due to their inability to pay their monthly rent. CDBG Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program Eligible homeowners may qualify for rehabilitation of their housing unit. What is your feedback on how we can improve this page?

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