NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
AND REQUEST FOR CITIZEN INPUT
ON THE CITY OF ROWLETT
2026 ANNUAL PLAN
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS
In accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and with 24 CFR, Part 570, and in furtherance of the City of Rowlett's commitment to facilitating the exchange of information between the City and its citizens, the City has established a series of public hearings and opportunities for citizen input and comments regarding the development of the 2026 Annual Plan. The 2026 Annual Plan will detail the proposed usage of the CDBG funds for the next year in accordance with the priorities and strategies as identified in the City's 5-Year Consolidated Plan. The Annual Plan will be submitted to HUD after the City Council has approved the plan.
The City will be receiving $316,079 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. As required by federal regulations, CDBG funds may be used to support projects that assist low-income citizens, remove slum and blight, or for urgent needs. Eligible activities include improvements to Public Facilities, such as Parks, Streets, and Community Centers; Affordable Housing projects, such as Housing Rehabilitation, Emergency Rehabilitation, Handicapped Accessibility, Homebuyers Assistance, and Acquisition; Public Services; Code Enforcement; and Demolition.
The hearings will provide information regarding the amount of assistance the City expects to receive (including anticipated program income) for the next fiscal year, the range of activities that are expected to be undertaken, the estimated amount of the anticipated funds that will be utilized to benefit low-moderate income persons, and the City's policy on minimizing displacement of any person.
The public is encouraged to participate in these public hearings to provide citizen comments and input regarding the proposed priorities, funding, projects, and activities. Following the public hearings and the Council's final approval, the Annual Plan will be submitted to HUD by August 16, 2026.
The CDBG public hearings will be held at the following dates, time, and locations:
Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 am
Location: Community Development Conference Room
Rowlett Community Dev Bldg.
5702 Rowlett RD, Rowlett TX
Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 6:30 pm
Loction: Community Development Conference Room
Rowlett Community Dev Bldg.
5702 Rowlett RD, Rowlett, TX
Written comments regarding the Annual Plan, identified needs, strategies, or the proposed usage of funds should be sent to snix@rowlett.com, or Susan Nix, Community Development Building, City of Rowlett, 5702 Rowlett Road, Rowlett Texas 75089, no later than 5:00 pm, August 1, 2026. Written responses will be provided if a name and return address are included.
Interpretive services for deaf or non-English speaking citizens will be available with an advance notice of 48 hours. Arrangements for such services can be made by calling the City of Rowlett at 469-924-1270.
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