NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2026 – 2030 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, and HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
Wayne County
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program
HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program
Notice is hereby given that the County of Wayne has completed drafts of three planning documents for community development programs. These documents include (a) the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Annual Action Plan (collectively, the “Con Plan and AP”) for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, and (b) a draft of a Substantial Amendment to the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) to realign funding priorities.
Prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a draft of the Con Plan and AP is available for public review and comment for a 30-day period from July 7, 2026, through August 7, 2026 and a draft of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Substantial Amendment is available for public review and comment for a 15-day period from July 7, 2026, through July 22, 2026.
The draft Con Plan and AP and the draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Substantial Amendment can be accessed via Wayne County’s website at:
https://www.waynecountymi.gov/Government/Departments/Economic-Development/Public-Notices
or in person at the Wayne County Community Development Program offices located at the Guardian Building, 500 Griswold St., Detroit, MI 48226, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
HUD offers these program grants to develop viable communities that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons. Wayne County anticipates receiving approximately $5,503,030 in CDBG funds, $2,485,509 in HOME funds, and $482,736 in ESG funds for the 2026 program year. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provided $10,288,475 in HOME-ARP funds to the County of Wayne to provide housing, services and shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations.
A virtual Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 6, 2026, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, to afford the opportunity for input to be recorded on the Con Plan and AP for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs and the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Substantial Amendment. Join the Zoom Meeting at [JA1]
https://waynecounty.zoom.us/j/81322117474?pwd=kRWVgd0O3qJF3TnNXuqeEyMB7duBP7.1
The public is invited to attend and comment at the public hearing or to make written comments. Written comments should be made via email to communitydevelopment@waynecountymi.gov or mailed to the attention of Betsy Palazzola, Community Development Director, Wayne County, Guardian Building, 500 Griswold St., Detroit, MI 48226.
PLEASE NOTE: This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.71 a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, or persons who require translation services may contact us via email (listed above), in writing at the above address or by calling 313.224.0867.
Review 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and 2026 Annual Action Plan here(PDF, 7MB)
Review HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Substantial Amendment here(PDF, 918KB)