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2025 National Community Development Week

Each year, the City of Long Beach receives federal funding to support affordable housing, community programs and neighborhood improvements. Community Development Week is your chance to learn about these programs and provide input on future funding priorities. 

Take our 3-question 2025 – 2026 Action Plan Survey! Provide input on the programs and services that you believe best meet local housing and community development needs. The deadline to take the survey is April 26, 2025.




Join us for a variety of engaging workshops and community meetings throughout the week that uplift the vital CDBG and HOME-funded programs that serve Long Beach residents and provide input on future funding priorities.
Event Description Date Time Location
Senior and Youth Services Workshop  An informational session for residents interested in the Afterschool and Weekend Recreation and Senior Services (Meals on Wheels) Programs.  Monday, April 21
 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Bret Harte Neighborhood Library
(1595 W. Willow St.)
Neighborhood Leadership Program Workshop
 The Neighborhood Leadership Program is a free, five-month training program to give residents skills, knowledge and resources to make a positive difference in their community. Wednesday, April 23 6 – 7 p.m. Silverado Park
(1545 W. 31st St.)
Fiscal Year 2025 – 2026 Action Plan Community Meeting (Virtual)  This virtual session is for residents wanting to learn more about and provide input on how the City will utilize the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds for fiscal year 2025 – 2026.  Thursday, April 24  6 – 7 p.m. Zoom 
https://longbeach-gov.zoom.us/j/98074436774  

Phone one-tap or audio: 

+1 213.338.8477, 98074436774# US (Los Angeles) 

Webinar ID: 980 7443 6774 

No passcode required 

International numbers:
https://longbeach-gov.zoom.us/u/abhFs83l2
2025 – 2026 Action Plan and Housing Element Mid-Cycle Assessment CommunityMeeting An in-person community meeting featuring a presentation and opportunity for attendees to discuss the City’s Fiscal Year 2025 – 2026 Action Plan and share your input on prioritizing federal funding for affordable housing and community programs. This meeting will also discuss the upcoming Housing Element update and assessment of fair housing goals in Long Beach. Saturday, April 26 10 a.m. – Noon Orizaba Park
(1435 Orizaba Ave.)

 

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grants

The City of Long Beach is an entitlement city that receives Community Development Planning (CDP) grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create viable communities with decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. Funding is provided through three grant programs as listed below:

  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Provides funding for community development activities, including housing projects, youth programs, public infrastructure improvements and more.
  • Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG): funds programs that provide shelter and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness
  • HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME): funds the acquisition, rehabilitation and development of major affordable housing projects in order to create and preserve affordable housing.
 

Featured Projects

Housing Development Funding

The City of Long Beach Department of Community Development announced the release of this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for approximately $5 million in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to be awarded to qualified housing development companies.

Five-Year Consolidated Plan
In order to receive HUD grants, the City must develop a five-year Consolidated Plan (Plan). The Plan assesses community development and housing needs and identifies the programs and services that are prioritized and funded by HUD grants, including affordable housing, neighborhood improvement activities, public infrastructure improvements, code enforcement and programs for small businesses.

Annual Action Plan
The City is currently developing the FY 24-25 Action Plan. Beginning May 3, 2024 the draft Action Plan will be available for 30-day public review and comment. To review, please click the link below. Comments may be submitted by contacting Elizabeth Weithers by email at Elizabeth.Weithers@longbeach.gov or by phone at 562.570.6912, or in-person at 411 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802.

The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan.


Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)
The CAPER outlines the progress made on the goals identified in the Consolidated Plan. 

To view previous reports and publications, visit HUD Grant Reports and Publications.

HUD Funds At Work

The Community Development Department administers a variety of programs and services with support from HUD grants. Learn more about our current programs below!


Affordable
Rental Housing
  Commercial Corridor Façade 
Improvement Program
Home Improvement
Roof Grant Program
Neighborhood
Leadership Program
Neighborhood
Resource Center

  
Additional programs and activities are funded with HUD grants and are implemented by various City Departments and nonprofits. These programs benefit low-income neighborhoods as well as provide a direct benefit to low-income residents and include sidewalk repair, youth programs and more. To learn more about activities that are or will be funded in the current fiscal year, view FY 2023 HUD-Funded Activities.

       

Contact

For questions or comments, please contact the Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau at 562.570.6949.


411 West Ocean Blvd., 3rd Floor

Long Beach, CA 90802

562.570.LBCD (5223)

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