Days remain for Tempe residents to comment on the city’s Annual Action Plan, which details areas that are expected to share in more than $2 million from the federal government.

Public comments will be accepted by Sunday, April 23. The city’s draft plan can be viewed at:

https://www.tempe.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/101289/638151022852635631

It details activities the city intends to fund with Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant and HOME Program dollars.

Tempe receives the money annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and uses it to provide various housing, infrastructure and public facility improvements, city officials said in a release.

Tempe anticipates receiving approximately $1.75 million from the CDBG and ESG program for fiscal year 2023-24.

City officials said the money will support activities such as emergency home repairs, workforce development for low- to moderate-incomed households and shelter services for those experiencing homelessness.

In addition, the city expects to receive $575,000 in HOME funds for the upcoming fiscal year. Those funds will be used for tenant based rental assistance, according to the release.

All public comment on the city's draft plan received by April 23 will be forwarded to the council. Residents can register their comments in three ways:

• Speak or provide a comment card at the Thursday, April, council meeting. Get details.
• E-mail comments to sheri_rico@tempe.gov.
• Mail comments to City of Tempe Housing Services Division, P.O. Box 5002, Tempe, AZ 85280.