Clayton County Five-Year Consolidated Plan

What is the Consolidated Plan?

The Consolidated Plan is created every five years and assists the County to determine community needs. The planning process to create the Consolidated Plan serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing, economic, and community development priorities. Clayton County receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Ubran Development (HUD) to invest in improving local communities.

The federal funds included in the Consolidated Plan are:

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

Why is this Important to You?

These federal programs have limited funding. There is more need within our communities than available funding. The County must determine how to use these funds to achieve the biggest public benefit and, when you Make Your Voice Heard, you are helping County leaders prioritize spending.

Eligible uses of these federal program funds include: improvements to facilities that serve low and moderate income (LMI) families and individuals; improvements to public infrastructure in LMI neighborhoods; provision of public services; economic development assistance; and projects that increase access to affordable housing and address homelessness. Things like: senior centers, park and recreational facilities, accessibility improvements for public facilities, food banks, job creation, etc. are also eligible.

How should these funds be spent? Make Your Voice Heard and provide your input to help prioritize the County’s needs over the next five years. The Community Forum meetings will provide an introduction to the County’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan and federal programs.

For more information, visit www.claytoncountyga.gov.