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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The purpose of this Federal program is to develop a viable community in which the quality of life is enhanced by assisting in providing a suitable living environment for all citizens and expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate income persons. The City of Des Moines receives approximately $250,000 per year through King County to fund capital projects. These funds are not available to individuals. Applications are available in June of each year (available online) with the completed application due in August.
The objectives of this program include:
- To fund projects which address local needs and strategies.
- To assist in meeting the basic human service needs of low- and moderate income persons, especially seniors and youth.
- To assist in addressing present and future housing needs of low and moderate income households, including senior and special needs populations in the south King County area.
- To encourage the preservation of the existing housing stock, especially housing which meets the need of low and moderate income citizens.
- To support homeownership opportunities for moderate income residents in the Pacific Ridge area.
- To support projects which encourage economic development activities such as job creation and retention, stabilization of commercial areas, community pride and neighborhood assistance and are consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan.
- To support programs which assist City residents with incomes at or below 80% of median to repair, maintain and weatherize their homes.
- To support park acquisition and development in low and moderate income (at or below 80% of median income) neighborhoods.
- To assist in the acquisition of facilities which support social services for city residents at or below 80% of median income. Such services and facilities may include but are not limited to day care, health care, family support, senior and youth services.
- To provide accessible public facilities throughout the city.
