City to Hold Hearing on 2026 HUD Annual Action Plan
Published on March 30, 2026
The City of Kalamazoo will hold a public hearing on the Program Year 2026 (PY2026) Action Plan(PDF, 2MB) during the regular City Commission meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m.
The meeting will take place in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 241 W. South Street.
About the Action Plan
The PY2026 Action Plan outlines how the City proposes to invest federal funding to support housing stability, neighborhood improvements, and community services. These funds come through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The plan is guided by priorities identified in the City’s 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan.
Estimated Funding for 2026
The City anticipates receiving approximately $2.86 million in total funding for PY2026:
- CDBG Entitlement Funds: $1,583,632
- Reprogrammed CDBG Funds (2024 & 2025): $366,549.14
- CDBG Program Income: $174,000
- HOME Entitlement Funds: $456,816
- Reprogrammed HOME Funds (2025): $275,333.88
- HOME Program Income: $4,800
Proposed Investments
The draft plan recommends funding a range of programs and projects that address critical community needs:
- Single-Family Homeowner Repairs: $614,000
- Rental Assistance: $661,269
- Neighborhood Enhancements: $523,457
- Public Services: $120,000
- Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Project: $150,000
- Code and Property Standards: $400,000
- Program Administration: $392,405.02
These investments are intended to improve housing conditions, expand access to affordable housing, and strengthen Kalamazoo neighborhoods.
Review the Plan
A full copy of the draft PY2026 Action Plan is available online at: www.kalamazoocity.org/HUDplans.
Printed copies are also available at:
Community Planning and Economic Development
245 N. Rose Street, Suite 100
Kalamazoo, MI
Provide Public
Input Community members are encouraged to share feedback on the proposed plan.
For more information, contact Julie Johnston at johnstonj@kalamazoocity.org or (269) 337-8210.