Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to
Request Release of Funds
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Date of Publication: November 6, 2026
City of Dallas
1500 Marilla Street, Room 4EN
Dallas, Texas 75201
(214) 670-3297
These notices satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Dallas.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or after November 25, 2026, the City, will submit a request to the HUD Fort Worth Regional Office for the release of: HOME Investment Partnership Program funds under 24 CFR 92 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 as amended, and Public Housing Authority Project Based Voucher Funds under 24 CFR Part 983 as authorized by The Public Housing Project based Voucher Program Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(13))., and 3535(d) as amended, to undertake the following project:
Project Title: Bella Limon
Purpose: Bella Limon is proposed as an affordable, new-construction infill multifamily development located on four contiguous parcels at 4311, 4319, 4325, and 4329 Belmont Avenue in Dallas, Texas. The proposed development is intended to address the need for additional affordable rental housing in the project area.
Existing Conditions and Trends: The proposed Bella Limon site consists of approximately 38,376 square feet (0.88 acres) at 4311, 4319, 4325, and 4329 Belmont Avenue in Dallas, Texas. The site is currently developed for commercial uses and associated improvements, which are proposed for demolition as part of the Bella Limon redevelopment. The surrounding area is established and urban in character. Railroad/DART light rail tracks and a highway are located approximately 0.2 miles west of the site, with an existing multifamily building situated between the subject property and those transportation corridors. The proposed project represents an opportunity to enhance the quality and availability of affordable housing while maintaining strong connectivity to the broader community and its vital resources.
Location: 4311, 4319, 4325, and 4329 Belmont Avenue, Dallas, Texas
Description: Bella Limon is a proposed mixed-income multifamily housing development to redevelop an approximately 0.88-acre site currently housing commercial structures and uses. The existing improvements are proposed for demolition to allow for construction of a new residential community with supporting commercial and community-oriented spaces.
The development will consist of 86 multifamily residential units, including 24 one-bedroom, 46 two-bedroom, and 16 three-bedroom units. Of the total units, 69 will be income-restricted affordable units serving households at designated Area Median Income levels, while 17 will be market-rate. The proposed affordability structure includes 7 units at 30% of Area Median Income (AMI) (4 reserved for low HOME units), 28 units at 50% AMI, and 34 units at 60% AMI (10 reserved for high HOME units).
Additionally, Dallas County's Purchasing Department issued an award recommendation for 8 project-based vouchers. The proposed vouchers would support permanent supportive housing within the development for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. The recommendation is subject to Dallas County Commissioners' Court approval and satisfaction of applicable pre-award and contractual requirements. The developer also reports that Bella Limon has been recommended for 12 project-based walker vouchers from DHA-Housing Solutions for North Texas.
In addition to the residential component, Bella Limon will include approximately 5,000 to 5,500 square feet of commercial and/or community space. Planned improvements also include resident amenities, parking, sidewalks, landscaping, fencing, utilities, and other on-site and off-site infrastructure necessary to support the development.
Project activities will include demolition of the existing commercial structures, tenant relocation as applicable, site clearing, grading, excavation, utility installation or modification, paving, construction of residential and commercial components, landscaping, and other related site improvements.
The City of Dallas Housing and Community Empowerment Department will disburse $5,000,000.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to Bella Limon, LLC, and DHA - Housing Solutions for North Texas will disburse $6,423,660 in Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) once all HUD requirements are satisfied and construction is completed. Additional funding and considerations will be provided to the project, including $3,800,000.00 in Mixed-Income Housing Development Bonus funds; $8,000,000.00 in 1st Mortgage Lender funds; $3,000,000.00 in LISC/DHOF funds; $17,198,280.00 in LIHTC Investor funds; and $1,152,325.00 in deferred developer fees.
Project Issues: No project issues were identified.
Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any): Work shall cease if any buried cultural materials are found during construction; Before the construction activities, asbestos abatement of the black roof flashing shall be completed for the building located at 4329 Belmont Avenue.
Estimated Total HUD Funded Amount: $11,423,660.00
Estimated Total Project Cost (HUD and non-HUD funds) [24 CFR 58.32(d)]: $44,574,265
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Dallas has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at City of Dallas, Budget & Management Services- Grant Administration, 1500 Marilla Street, Room 4FS, Dallas, Texas 75201 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:15 P.M., and may be viewed at: https://www.onecpd.info/environmental-review/environmental-review-records
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Dallas, Budget & Management Services - Grant Administration, 1500 Marilla Street, Room 4FS, Dallas, Texas 75201. All comments received by 5:15 P.M. or emailed to ofscommunitydevelopment@dallas.gov on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, will be considered by the City of Dallas before authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Written comments may also be faxed to (214) 670-0741.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Dallas certifies to HUD that Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, Certifying Officer, in her capacity as City Manager, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities related to the environmental review process, and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Dallas to use HUD program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Dallas' certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Dallas; (b) the City of Dallas has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD Fort Worth CPD Office at U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, ATTN: CPD, 6AD, 307 W. 7th St., Suite 1000, Fort Worth, TX 76102 or cpdrrofftw@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact the HUD Fort Worth CPD Office via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, City Manager
Certifying Officer
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