“The program is exceeding our expectations in every respect” and that even its supporters in Congress did not “envision that it would become the most successful affordable housing program ever created in this country.” said Senator George Mitchell (D-ME), who helped to create the Housing Credit in 1986
MOWHA Resources
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Missouri Entitlement Communities
(Please select the city below to view the appropriate CDBG information page.)
Blue Springs, MO - has not discussed CDBG eligibility requirements in light of COVID-19, however they are open to suggestions.
Columbia, MO - click city to complete public opinion survey.
Independence, MO - The Consolidated Plan amendment is available for a 5-day public review and comment period from April 27, 2020 to May 2, 2020.
Kansas City, MO - follow link to view call-in information for Covid-19 RFP CDBG Virtual Meeting 2 PM -4 PM April 30th, 2020
Lee's Summit, MO - still working on the funding with HUD. Check website for the response later this week.
O'Fallon, MO - still working through the process but please know there is currently Emergency Homeless Prevention offered through O'Fallon's CDBG. More information will be posted on their website soon.
Joplin, MO- city should know more in a month (5/11/20)
Springfield, MO - click to view current programs. City officials are still assessing how they will allocate and what amendments may be required.
St. Joseph, MO - contact community development manager, Don Depriest
St. Louis, MO - click to view the resource guide
St. Charles, MO - understands the need for rental, mortgage, and utility assistance and is certainly taking this into consideration in planning for use of CDBG funds.
St. Peters, MO - at this time, the County is in talks with HUD and awaiting direction on utilizing the funding that HUD released in response to the COVID-19. Resources for the surrounding areas: