City Council Looks at Community Development Block Grant Funding to Enhance Housing, Infrastructure Needs 

The City Council was presented with an overview of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program during Monday’s work session, including how DFW peer cities have used CDBG dollars and how the program could benefit Richardson. Established in 1974, the program provides federal funding to local governments for community development projects that improve quality of life, particularly for low- to moderate-income (LMI) residents. It was recently identified in Richardson’s Housing Needs Assessment as one of four strategies to address priority housing-related needs.   

The presentation noted that several of the City’s unmet Capital Improvement Program projects—including street, sidewalk, drainage and water-wastewater repairs—as well as Parks and Active Transportation projects, could qualify for CDBG funding if they primarily benefit LMI areas or residents. Richardson’s estimated CDBG allocation would be approximately $798,000 for FY 2027-28, with some federally required startup costs.  

City staff will provide further information to the Council before a possible CDBG Notice of Intent is developed.  

Monday’s presentation: Video