PUBLIC NOTICE/NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Howard County Department of Housing and Community Development invite all interested citizens, community groups, agencies and organizations to attend the following Public Hearings to obtain your comments regarding the development of the FFY2021 Annual Action Plan (AAP) Draft and proposed Budget. The AAP is the County’s yearly application for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the CDBG and HOME programs provide funds for a variety of housing and community development activities that principally benefit low and moderate-income residents. The FFY2021 AAP is the second AAP under the approved five (5) Year Consolidated Plan.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the CDBG and HOME programs provide funds for a variety of housing and community development activities for low and moderate-income residents. The Howard County draft FFY2021 Action Plan was made available for review and comment starting February 22, 2021 at Howard County Housing, 9820 Patuxent Woods Dr., Suite 224, Columbia, MD 21046. The Action Plan Draft is also available below.
Click here for a copy of the proposed FFY2021 AAP Draft with proposed budget.
Public Hearing Dates and Locations
Effective March 18, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Howard County non-emergency County offices and facilities, including the County Council office, were closed to the public until further notice. Government operations, including those of the County Council are continuing through teleworking. To provide comments or concerns for the remaining two hearings, please use the email information below:
Thursday, April 08, 2021 – 6:00 PM Housing and Community Development Board
Provide comments: housing@howardcountymd.gov
Monday, April 19, 2021 – 7:00 PM County Council Telework Session
Provide comments: councilmail@howardcountymd.gov