Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Public Hearings
Enacted in 1974, The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The main objective of CDBG is the development of workable urban communities. CDBG is principally invested in eligible low/moderate-income activities that benefit Federal Way residents. Activities can be public service or capital. The goals of the CDBG Program are to provide:
- Decent housing;
- A suitable living environment; or
- Economic opportunities.
To apply for CDBG funding, funding opportunities will be made available on the Grants and Funding page.
OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS
The City of Federal Way invited comments on the 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated and 2025 Annual Action Plan. Public comments will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025 by emailing Layelah Wilson or by participating in the public hearings at the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and Public Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers or the City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
DOCUMENTS AND RESOURCES
2024-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual Action Plan, and King County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 2019
- 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan (Updated 3/21/2025)
- 2020-2024 CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan (Updated 09/06/2019)
- King County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 2019
- 2024 Annual Action Plan
- Updated First Amendment to the 2023 Annual Action Plan
- First Amendment to the 2023 Annual Action Plan
- 2023 Annual Action Plan
- 2022 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- 2022 Annual Action Plan
- 2021 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)