By Town of Gilbert
Public comment is now open for next year’s Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership funds in Gilbert.
Community members have until Wednesday, April 3, to share feedback on the draft plan.
Gilbert receives CDBG and HOME funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and utilizes these funds to provide various housing, infrastructure and public facility improvements.
For the fiscal year 2024-2025 annual action plan, Gilbert has proposed using CDBG and HOME funds for three key focus areas:
- To help low-income residents have a suitable living environment through home rehabilitation assistance programs and additional funding for local nonprofits.
- To provide needed public services, including administrative support at the Gilbert Heritage Center and funding for homeless services.
- To invest in infrastructure development by renovating the exterior areas of the Heritage Center to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Submitting feedback
Feedback on the draft plan can be submitted to Linda Ayres, Gilbert's community resources supervisor, via email at linda.ayres@gilbertaz.gov or by phone at 480-503-6956.
Upcoming hearings
Residents who would like to provide their feedback or ask questions in person can attend an upcoming public hearing.
Annual Action Plan Public Hearing No. 1
Wednesday, March 13
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Gilbert Town Hall
50 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert
Annual Action Plan Public Hearing #2
Wednesday, March 20
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Southeast Regional Library
775 N. Greenfield Road, Gilbert
In addition to the online draft, the public can review a copy of the document at one of the following locations:
Next steps
Once the public comment period ends, staff will consider feedback and make edits to the annual action plan draft as needed.
Before the plan is adopted, a final version will be presented to the Gilbert Town Council and voted on for approval.
Those interested in more information about community resources and programs available in Gilbert can visit gilbertaz.gov/CommunityResources.
