4/23/2012 - NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
CITY OF PORTLAND, MAINE
April 21, 2012 to May 21, 2012
389 Congress Street Room 312, Portland, Maine 04101


2011-2012 City of Portland’s HUD Consolidated Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan Year 37, Substantial Amendment

The Department of Housing and Urban Development released a secondary allocation of Emergency Solutions Grant to the City of Portland in the amount of $53,007, bringing the total amount of ESG funding to $147,242. The proposed budget for the total allocation is listed below.
• Emergency Solutions Grant - $147,242: $11,043 admin; $65,909 homeless assistance; and $70,290 homeless prevention and rapid rehousing.

2012-2013 City of Portland’s HUD Consolidated Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan Year 38
• Community Development Block Grant - $2,056,505: $359,720 admin and planning; $1,015,904 development activities; $99,250 job creation; and $581,631 social services.
• HOME Consortium with Cumberland County – $2,001,032: $102,320 admin; $447,442 housing rehab; $220,000 home ownership; and $1,231,270 in new construction and CHDO.
• Emergency Solutions Grant - $168,046: $12,603 admin; $65,909 homeless assistance; and $89,534 homeless prevention and rapid rehousing.

The primary objective of City of Portland’s Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan is the development viable urban communities including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for person of low and moderate income and to aid in the prevention and elimination of slum and blight.

There is a 30 day comment period beginning April 21, 2012 and ending May 21, 2012. To review the Plan or for more information please contact Housing and Neighborhood Services, Room 312 City Hall, 389 Congress Street or phone 874-8731.