The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is a federal program of grants to local governments, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD awards grants to communities, like Yuba City, to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and providing improved community facilities and services. HUD requires that at least 70% of all CDBG programs monies be expended to benefit low-income persons.

Eligible Projects:

CDBG funds can be used for three general types of projects that assist low-income people: affordable housing, capital improvements, and public service activities. Please visit this page for more information on the eligibility of potential programs/activities. 
CDBG Eligible Activities

Program Benefit:

The CDBG Program is primarily designed to benefit low-income people. Even if a project fits one of the eligible categories, it must also pass the low-income benefit test. Most projects qualify if at least 51% of the users will be low-income, as defined by HUD (80% of the area-wide median income). This includes projects located in a neighborhood with a high percentage of low-income people.

Distribution of Funds:

CDBG allocations are required by HUD to be distributed as follows: maximum 20% for General Administration costs;  maximum 15% for Public Services; and the remaining funds for other eligible activities.

Application Review and Award Process:

Applications for funding are accepted annually. Usually, applications become available in February, and are due to the City in March. During this window of time a public meeting is held for potential applicants to learn more about the CDBG program, and to ask any questions they might have. Upon completion of the application process, a review committee scores and ranks the applications, making the recommendations for what programs will be funded in the coming program year. The recommendations are compiled in the Annual Action Plan and presented for public review and comment for 30 days. After the 30 days the Annual Action Plan is presented to City Council for approval. Upon approval the City submits the final version of the Annual Action Plan to HUD for review and approval. HUD must approve the plan before official awards and contracts can be made with the funded programs. 

Additional information on how the City ranks the CDBG applications received is also available in the CDBG Program Application Review Process document posted below.

2020-2024 Consolidated Plan
2022 Annual Action Plan Amendment
2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
Qualified Low/Mod Census Tracts
HUD Income Limits 
CDBG Program Fact Sheet
Program Application Review Process
ZoomGrant Application Instructions
Citizen Participation Plan

For more information about Yuba City's CDBG Program, contact:
Shannon Sardo
[email protected] 
530-822-5145

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NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY

2024-2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING

The City of Yuba City is beginning the process of determining how Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding will be allocated for the 2024-2025 Program Year. 

The primary objective of the CDBG Program is the development of viable urban communities through the provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals/families and communities.

Eligible activities range from housing rehabilitation to public services, as well as economic development and infrastructure projects.  Project funding is a collaborative process that involves citizen participation as well as feedback from local service organizations and city departments. 

Applications for CDBG funding will be available on the City of Yuba City website beginning Friday, March 8, 2024.  Applications must be completed and submitted online only.  Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2024.

If you have questions regarding the application process for CDBG funds or require additional information, please feel free to contact Shannon Sardo at (530) 822-5145 or email [email protected]