Community Development Department

The Community Development Department, as part of the county’s Governmental Services Division, focuses on housing and community development needs so as to benefit low to moderate income residents. The department’s primary responsibility is administering the CDBG and HOME programs which are federally funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  We work in conjunction with the county’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority (ACHRA) and are part of a consortium which includes Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey and Washington Counties. Our department is responsible for:

• Federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
• Fair Housing
• Reporting Documents submitted to HUD

Federal NSP (Neighborhood Stabilization Program)

The federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program is a one time special allocation of CDBG funds designated to help stabilize neighborhoods in "areas of greatest need" of assistance due to the effects of foreclosure.

Read more about NSP

CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) program

The CDBG program is the federal government’s primary program for promoting community revitalization for low and moderate income persons.

Read more about the CDBG program

HOME  (HOME Investment Partnerships) program

The HOME program affirms the federal government’s commitment to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing to all Americans and to alleviate the problems of excessive rent burdens, homelessness, and deteriorating housing stock.

Read more about the HOME program

Fair Housing

Anoka County is a member of the metro-wide Fair Housing Implementation Council which promotes regional fair housing initiatives.

Read more about Fair Housing

Reporting Documents

The Community Development Department prepares several reporting documents that summarize the use of federal funds, describe program goals and measure our success in achieving those goals. Each of the documents listed below are submitted to HUD for review and approval. Once approved by HUD, they are added to our Web site for the public’s information and reference. The documents on the Web site include only the narrative portion of each report. The entire document, including all attachments, can be viewed in our office; or if you wish, a copy can be provided to you (a copying/mailing fee will be charged).  Please contact our department with any questions or requests.

5-Year Consolidated Plan:

This plan lays the groundwork for each 5-year funding period. It describes the county’s anticipated needs and priorities developed in consultation with cities, towns, agencies, organizations and interested citizens. Applicants seeking funding must have an activity that meets either a High or Medium priority as listed in the current Needs and Priorities Chart. The Con Plan also sets measurable goals that the department works to accomplish over each five-year cycle. This document is submitted every fifth year in May  Download this document (Adobe Acrobat format)

2010-2015 Consolidated Plan:

Download this presentation (Adobe Acrobat format, 4 Mb)

Action Plan:

This document lists those activities awarded funding for the program year starting in July. It briefly describes the types of activities funded and the amount of funds awarded to each recipient; it also notes the national objective the activity will meet, the measurable goal/s it will achieve and who will benefit from the activity. This document is submitted annually in May. Download the 2009 Action Plan (Adobe Acrobat format, 1 MB)

CAPER:

The Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report is submitted each September and reports on the previous program year’s success in reaching the goals set in the 5-year Consolidated Plan.  Download this document (Adobe Acrobat format, 27 MB)

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