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The Department of Community Development team is dedicated to the fulfillment of the "true intention" of the HUD (U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) Community Development Block Grant. The national priority of this grant is to help provide the opportunities necessary to allow our low and moderate income citizens to live in a suitable, decent living environment with the ability to provide for themselves and their families.

The responsibilities of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) include: all aspects of planning, the coordination of all program activities, their delegation, implementation, reporting, and administration.

2012 Action Plan

2012 - 2016 Consolidated Plan

CDBG Program Guidelines

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The City of Jonesboro's Community Development Block Grant:

The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awards an average of $540,000 per year to the City of Jonesboro's CDBG program to provide financial assistance for our very low, low, and moderate income areas and residents. Eligible activities include administrative, rehabilitation, clearance activities, public services, parks, sewer, streets, drainage, economic development, planning, acquisition, disposition, relocation, and their implementation.

HUD (U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) National Objectives:

Suitable Living Environment
Decent Housing
Creating Economic Opportunities

In addition to addressing one of the community needs stated above, a project must meet at least one of the three broad national objectives for the CDBG program in order to be eligible for funding:

Principally benefit low an moderate income persons
The project must provide a direct benefit to individuals who meet low and moderate income guidelines which are defined as being at or below 80 percent of the median income for the area.
Aid in the elimination of slums and blight
In order to be eligible under this objective, projects must be in target areas that are documented as blighted and must address a specific blighted building or buildings.

Meet an urgent or unanticipated need
Potential projects considered under this objective must first received special approval from HUD. These projects are typically designed to alleviate a serious and immediate threat to health or welfare of a community resulting from a catastrophic event such as a natural disaster.

City of Jonesboro CDBG objectives:

Housing (Rehabilitation/Development/Home ownership/Affordability)
Neighborhood Improvements/Facilities (Revitalization/Beautification)
Economic Development/Job Creation
Public Services (Housing and Non-Housing/Special Needs)

C.D.B.G. Programs

Each program has specific requirements - however - ALL programs require that the following Family Income Guidelines be met:

FY 2010 Income Limits Summary

FY 2010 Income Limit Area Jonesboro, AR HUD Metro FMR Area Median Income $53,900
FY 2010 Income Limit Category	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person	7 Person	8 Person
Extremely Low (30%) Income Limits	$11,350	$12,950	$14,550	*$16,150*	$17,450	$18,750	$20,050	$21,350
Very Low (50%) Income Limits	$18,900	$21,600	$24,300	*$26,950*	$29,150	$31,300	$33,450	$35,600
Low (80%) Income Limits	$30,200	$34,500	$38,800	*$43,100*	$46,550	$50,000	$53,450	$56,900

EMERGENCY REPAIR - HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION

Intention of program: To remedy emergency health & safety issues for low-income homeowners. The City of Jonesboro Department of Community Development will provide Homeowner Emergency Rehabilitation services to qualifying citizens of Jonesboro for emergency repairs that directly address immediate health and safety issues.

Qualifications:

Must have an emergency situation
Must be the legal Homeowner of a detached single family home
Must have homeowner’s insurance
Residence must be within the City limits of Jonesboro and not in a flood zone
Family income must meet Federal Income Guidelines (based on household size and total gross income.)
The home must be economically feasible to rehabilitate.

Note: This is a 5 year forgivable grant. 20% forgiven annually until the 5 year term has been met. A lien, guaranteeing future repayment of the assistance provided will be recorded against your property until said date.

Emergency Repairs Include:

Accessibility Improvements
Electrical Repairs
Plumbing Repairs
Heat and Air Repairs
Damaged and Leaking Roof Repairs
Needed Windows and Door Replacement
Alleviate Lead Paint and other Health and Safety Hazards

Click here:Emergency Repair Application

FIRST TIME - NEW HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE

Intention of program: Expand home ownership opportunities to our low income citizens

Qualifications:

First Time Home buyer
Home must be a single family detached dwelling
Home must be purchased within in the City of Jonesboro
Buyer must commit to occupy the property as their principal residence for at least the next three consecutive years
Property must meet HUD Minimum Housing Quality Standards
Household must meet Federal Income Guidelines (based on household size and total gross income) Please see chart for income eligibility
Grant assistance for closing cost “out of pocket expense” of the buyer paid directly to the Title company
Total grant amount cannot exceed $2,500
Applicant must complete First Time Home buyer Education Course with the local HUD approved counseling service.

NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
Demolition of Substandard Housing

intention of program: To assist the low income homeowner whose property is facing condemnation and/or poses a health or safety risk. This program provides the funds for the demolition of the structure while allowing the owner to maintain ownership of the property without the standard condemnation lien.