Community Development Block Grants

Beginning in 2020, the City of Twin Falls will receive grant funds for housing and community development activities from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Known as Community Development Block Grants, these funds can be used for affordable housing, public services, public facility and infrastructure improvements, and economic development. Projects funded through the CDBG program must help meet goals of providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

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CDBG

The City of Twin Falls invites members of the public to review and offer comments on its draft 2025-2029 5 Year Consolidated Plan in the coming weeks, along with the PY2025 Annual Action Plan.

Plan Summaries

The City of Twin Falls’ Annual Action Plan identify the city’s community development and affordable housing needs and set priorities for investment of federal grant funds to address them. These plans are required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City to receive federal money through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Twin Falls will receive $332,639 in CDBG funding for its 2025-2026 program year.

FY2023 Community Development Block Grant Budget

1. Sidewalk and ADA Accessibility Improvements     $130,000

2.City Park Upgrades $875,000

3. COVID 19 Response - Public Infrastructure          $322,726 

 4. Program Administration                              $70,000

​Total CDBG Budget                                            $1,397,726

  

2025-2029 Con Plan and 2025 AAP cover sheet for website​








Public Review Period

The 2025 Annual Action Plan and 2025-2029 5 Year Consolidated Plan was available for public review and comment for a 30-day period at the time a new report is created. The previous plans and reports can be viewed or downloaded below:

2024 CDBG CAPER cover sheetFive Year Consolidated Plan Opens in new windowAnalysis of Impediment to Fair Housing Opens in new window2023 AAP cover sheetTwin Falls Con Plan and 2020 AAP Substantial Amendment​​​​​



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