Community Development

The City of Long Beach is an entitlement city that receives Community Development Planning (CDP) grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create viable communities with decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. Funding is provided through three grant programs as listed below:

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Provides funding for community development activities, including housing projects, youth programs, public infrastructure improvements and more.
• Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG): funds programs that provide shelter and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness
• HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME): funds the acquisition, rehabilitation and development of major affordable housing projects in order to create and preserve affordable housing.

The City of Long Beach Department of Community Development announced the release of this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for approximately $5 million in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to be awarded to qualified housing development companies.

• Results of January 2024 HOME NOFA and Project Status

Five-Year Consolidated Plan
In order to receive HUD grants, the City must develop a five-year Consolidated Plan (Plan). The Plan assesses community development and housing needs and identifies the programs and services that are prioritized and funded by HUD grants, including affordable housing, neighborhood improvement activities, public infrastructure improvements, code enforcement and programs for small businesses.

Annual Action Plan
The City is currently developing the FY 24-25 Action Plan. Beginning May 3, 2024 the draft Action Plan will be available for 30-day public review and comment. To review, please click the link below. Comments may be submitted by contacting Elizabeth Weithers by email at Elizabeth.Weithers@longbeach.gov or by phone at 562.570.6912, or in-person at 411 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802.

• Draft FY 2025 Action Plan
• April 4 Virtual Action Plan Community Presentation
• View A Workshop on How to Navigate Affordable Housing

The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan.

• 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and FY 2023 Annual Action Plan

Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)
The CAPER outlines the progress made on the goals identified in the Consolidated Plan. 

• FY 2022-2023 CAPER
• FY 2021-2022 CAPER

To view previous reports and publications, visit HUD Grant Reports and Publications.

• HUD Grants brochure