Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
CDBG partners with rural cities and counties to improve the lives of their low- and moderate-income residents through the creation and expansion of community and economic development opportunities in support of livable communities.
HUD Objective: The primary federal objective of the CDBG program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and through expanding economic opportunities, principally, for persons of low- and moderate-income. “Persons of low and moderate income” are defined as families, households, and individuals whose incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the county median income, adjusted for family or household size.
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Contact Us
Application, General Program, and Standard Agreements Questions
Find Your CDBG Representative by Jurisdiction
Notice of Funding
2022 CDBG NOFA Amendment #2 (PDF) — 2022 Applications must be accessed through the eCivis portal - Programs Available for Solicitation page
2022 CDBG NOFA Amendment #1 (PDF)
2022 Explanation of Changes to 2019 CDBG Program Guidelines (PDF)
2022 Amended 2019 CDBG Program Guidelines (PDF)
2021 CDBG NOFA Amendment #2 (PDF)
2021 CDBG NOFA Amendment #1 (PDF)
CDBG-CV2 and 3 NOFA (PDF) — Notice of Funding Availability for CDBG Coronavirus Response Round 2 and 3 funding as authorized by the CARES Act.
Apply Now
In order to apply for the 2022 CDBG NOFA, please visit the eCivis portal - Programs Available for Solicitation page.
Reporting and Compliance
- 2019 Final Guidelines (PDF) — Most current state regulations. Amended March 2022
- 2016 Federal Regulations — Most current federal regulations.
- Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines (DOC)
Notice of Funding
2022 CDBG NOFA Amendment #2 (PDF) — 2022 Applications must be accessed through the eCivis portal - Programs Available for Solicitation page
2022 CDBG NOFA Amendment #1 (PDF)
2022 Explanation of Changes to 2019 CDBG Program Guidelines (PDF)
2022 Amended 2019 CDBG Program Guidelines (PDF)
2021 CDBG NOFA Amendment #2 (PDF)
2021 CDBG NOFA Amendment #1 (PDF)
CDBG-CV2 and 3 NOFA (PDF) — Notice of Funding Availability for CDBG Coronavirus Response Round 2 and 3 funding as authorized by the CARES Act.
Apply Now
In order to apply for the 2022 CDBG NOFA, please visit the eCivis portal - Programs Available for Solicitation page.
Reporting and Compliance
- 2019 Final Guidelines (PDF) — Most current state regulations. Amended March 2022
- 2016 Federal Regulations — Most current federal regulations.
- Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines (DOC)
Assistance Type
CDBG funds are provided as grants to non-entitlement jurisdictions. Grants can vary based on annual allocations and activity limits. Must address one of three national objectives:
- Benefit to low- and moderate-income persons
- Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or
- To meet an urgent need
Planning and Technical Assistance Grants (PTA) are available through the annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
Eligible Applicants
Non-entitlement jurisdictions [cities with populations under 50,000 and counties with populations under 200,000 in unincorporated areas that do not participate in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CDBG entitlement program]; non-federally recognized Native American communities; and, Colonia as defined by the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990.
Eligible Activities
Community Development (CD)
Housing
- Includes single- and multi-family rehabilitation, rental housing acquisition or homeownership assistance, and activities that support new housing construction.
Public Improvements
- Includes water and wastewater systems, and rural utilities such as gas and electric services.
Community Facilities
- Includes day care centers, domestic violence shelters, food banks, community centers, medical and dental facilities, and fire stations.
Public Services
- Includes staff and operating costs associated with the community facilities.
Planning and Technical Assistance (PTA)
- Includes studies and plans for housing, public works, and community facilities that meet CDBG national objectives and provide principal benefit to low-income persons.
Native American
- Housing and housing-related activities.
- Water, sewer, and housing.
Colonia
- Housing, including single- and multi-family rehabilitation, rental housing acquisition or homeownership assistance, and activities that support new housing construction.
Economic Development (ED)
Enterprise Fund
- Grants for loans to businesses for working capital, land acquisition, equipment purchase, inventory purchase, debt restructuring, and other direct assistance. Grants to support businesses by providing water and sewer services, access roads, and other public facilities. Microenterprise funds may provide credit, general support (e.g., childcare, transportation), or technical assistance for persons developing microenterprises.
Planning and Technical Assistance (PTA)
- Studies and plans for economic development activities that meet CDBG national objectives and provide principal benefit to low-income persons.
Over-the-Counter
- Grants for the creation or retention of jobs for low-income workers. May include loans or loan guarantees to businesses for construction, on-site improvements, equipment purchase, working capital, and site acquisition. May also include loans for business start-ups, grants for publicly-owned infrastructure, and loans or grants for small business incubators.
CDBG-CV Round 1 (CARES Act Funding)
CDBG Office Hours
The CDBG team holds office hours every other Wednesday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. During office hours, program staff and consultants provide program updates and answer questions from grantees and applicants.
Registration
CDBG office hours are held virtually via Zoom. To attend office hours, registration is required. Please visit the following link to register for office hours:
2023 CDBG and CDBG-CV Office Hours - Zoom Registration
Past Office Hours
Office Hours Recordings
To view the recordings of past office hours, please visit the ‘CDBG Weekly Office Hours’ playlist which is part of HCD’s main YouTube channel. The office hours playlist can be found at the following link: CDBG Weekly Office Hours - YouTube.
PowerPoint Slides
- Office Hours 7/26/23 (PDF)
- Office Hours 7/12/23 (PDF)
- Office Hours 6/28/23 (PDF)
- Office Hours 6/14/23 (PDF)
- Office Hours 5/31/23 (PDF)
- Office Hours 5/17/23 (PDF)
- Office Hours 5/03/23 (PDF)
- Office Hours 4/05/23 (PDF)
- Office Hours 3/08/23 (PDF)
- Office Hours 2/22/23 (PDF)
- Office Hours 2/08/23 (PDF)
- Office Hours 1/25/23 (PDF)
- Office Hours 1/11/23 (PDF)
- Office Hours 12/14/22 (PDF)
Labor Standards Reporting
- Appointment of Labor Standards Compliance Officer (PDF)
- Force Account (DOC)
- HUD 4230A Report of Additional Classification and Rate with Instructions (DOC)
- Notice of Award/Pre-Construction Conference/Start of Construction/Notice of Completion (DOC)
- Semi-Annual Labor Standards Enforcement Report
Economic Development Marketing Templates
- Small Business Support Services Marketing Flyer (PDF)
- Small Business Training Program Marketing Flyer (PDF)
- Small Business Loan Program Marketing Flyer (PDF)
- Small Business Support Services Post Card (PDF)
- Small Business Training Program Post Card (PDF)
- Small Business Loan Program Post Card (PDF)
- Small Business Support Services Information Sheet (PDF)
- Small Business Training Program Information Sheet (PDF)
- Small Business Loan Program Information Sheet (PDF)
- Appendix D Marketing and Communications Plan (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- CDBG-CV Consolidated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (PDF) — the CDBG-CV Consolidated FAQs contain frequently asked questions about the NOFA, general program questions, the CDBG-CV 2 and 3 Tribal Set-Aside, and the CDBG-CV and Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) webinar.
- CDBG-CV Frequently Asked Questions – January 2023 (PDF)
Training and Technical Assistance
HCD recently created a playlist on HCD's main YouTube channel that contains recordings of trainings and workshops on a variety of topics. Please visit the CDBG Workshops and Trainings Playlist to see the full list of trainings available.
State of California 2020-2024 Federal Consolidated Plan — Consolidated Plan approved by HUD.
2020 CDBG PI Only Applications Webinar (PDF)
2020 CDBG PI Only Applications Webinar
CDBG Economic Development Introductory Class
CDBG Duplication of Benefits with Emergency Rental Assistance Program
2019 CDBG Training
eCivis Grant Management System Training
- NEPA Review & Readiness Presentation Slides (PDF)
- NEPA Review & Readiness Webinar
- CDBG Program Procurement and Readiness Presentation Slides (PDF)
- CDBG Program Procurement and Readiness Webinar
- eCivis Grants Management System, External User Manual (PDF)
- eCivis Grants Management System, External User Webinar
- How to do an Income Survey Presentation Slides (PDF)
- How to do an Income Survey webinar
- How to create a Budget in Grants Management System , Presentation (PDF)
- How to develop Tasks and Deliverables in Grants Management System , Presentation (PDF)
- Mapping and Determining CDBG Beneficiaries for Low and Moderate Income Areas , Presentation (PDF)
- CDBG 101 (PDF)
- CDBG 101 Video (Currently Live CDBG Training Part 1)
- CDBG Redesign (PDF)
- CDBG Redesign Video (Currently Live CDBG Training Part 2)
CDBG NOFA:
- 2021 CDBG NOFA Workshop
- 2020 NOFA Workshop Part 1
- 2020 NOFA Workshop Part 2
- 2020 NOFA Workshop Part 3
- 2020 NOFA Presentation (PDF)
Additional Information:
- Reasonable Accommodation (PDF)
- LEP Guidance: Federal Register (PDF)
- LEP Guidance: CPD (DOC)
- LGBT Final Rule (PDF),
Section 3
Fair Housing Trainings
Overview of Fair Housing Requirements Applicable to CDBG and HOME
- Reasonable Accommodation (PDF)
- LEP Guidance: Federal Register (PDF)
- LEP Guidance: CPD (PDF)
- LGBT Final Rule (PDF)
Affirmative Marketing for Programs and Projects
- Overview (PPT)
- Program Activities Form (XLS)
- Project Affirmative Marketing Annual Report Form (HCD) (XLS)
- Disapproved Sample Plan (PDF)
Management Memos
- Management Memo #21-01: Financial Reporting (PDF)
- Management Memo #21-02: Requesting Agreement Revisions and Amendments (PDF)
- Management Memo #21-03: Activity Reporting (PDF)
- Management Memo #22-01: Pilot Program to Advance Funding for CDBG-CV Microenterprise and Business Assistance Grantees - Rev. 9/30/22 (PDF).
- Management Memo #22-02: CDBG/CDBG-CV Rental Relief Program (PDF)
- Management Memo #22-05: Closeout Process (PDF)
- Management Memo #22-06: Tribal Advance Memo (PDF)
- Management Memo #22-07: Additional Documentation for Requested Agreement Revisions / Amendments (PDF)
- Management Memo #22-08: Program Requirement Standardization (PDF)
Program Income (PI)
Program Income Semi-Annual Reports
CDBG Program Redesign
Previous NOFAs
2019-20 CDBG NOFA Amendment #2 (PDF)
2019-20 CDBG NOFA Amendment #1 (PDF)
2019-20 Over the Counter (OTC) Applications Received (PDF)
2019-20 Application must be accessed through the eCivis portal - Programs Available for Solicitation page
CDBG-CV1 NOFA Amendment #1 (PDF)
CDBG-CV1 NOFA (PDF) — Notice of Funding Availability for CDBG Coronavirus Response Round 1 funding as authorized by the CARES Act.
2021 CDBG NOFA (PDF) — Notice of Funding Availability for the annual CDBG program.
Past Awards
2021 CDBG Recommended Awards (PDF)
2020 CDBG-CV2/3 Awards Rounds 1-2 (PDF)
2020 CDBG-CV 2/3 Homekey Set-Aside Rounds 1-2 (PDF)
2020 CDBG-CV 2/3 Homekey Set-Aside Round 3 (XLS)
2020 CDBG-CV 2/3 Tribal Set-Aside Rounds 1-7 (PDF)
CDBG-CV2/3 NOFA Appendices
- Appendix A: CDBG-CV2 and 3 Allocations (PDF)
- Appendix B: Housing Element and Growth Control (PDF)
- Appendix C: Citizen Participation (PDF)
- Appendix D: Sample Resolution for CDBG-CV 2 and 3 (PDF)
- Appendix D.1: Sample Resolution for Additional Funds to a CV1 Activity (PDF)
- Appendix E: IDIS Matrix Codes (PDF)
- Appendix F: Income Limits and Area Benefit (PDF)
- Appendix G: Determining Service Area (PDF)
- Appendix H: Program Expectations for Economic Development Activities (PDF)
- Appendix J: CDBG-CV Application Certifications (PDF)
- Appendix M: Tribal Resources (PDF)
- Appendix N: Racial Equity Tools (PDF)
- Sample Self-Certification of Annual Income Form (PDF)
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Applications
2019-2020 Over-the-Counter (OTC) Applications Funded and Waitlisted as of October 2021 (XLS)
Find Your CDBG Representative
For general inquiries about the CDBG program, please send an e-mail to the CDBG Program inbox at CDBG@hcd.ca.gov. To find the HCD representative for your jurisdiction, please reference the table below:
| Counties | HCD Representative |
|---|---|
| Del Norte, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, and Sonoma | Shannon Burge (916) 776-7432 Shannon.Burge@hcd.ca.gov |
| Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity, Tehama, Glenn, and Butte | Tanner Wolverton (916) 776-7705 Tanner.Wolverton@hcd.ca.gov |
| Modoc, Lassen, Plumas, Sierra, El Dorado, Placer, Nevada, Calaveras, Amador, Alpine, Mono, and Tuolumne | Genie Lee (916) 820-1510 Genie.Lee@hcd.ca.gov |
| Lake, Colusa, Yuba, Yolo, Sutter, Napa, Sacramento, and Solano | Shekinah Echols (916) 500-3905 Shekinah.Echols@hcd.ca.gov |
| Contra Costa, Alameda, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Merced, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Madera, San Benito, and Fresno | Laurie J. Brown (916) 562-4400 Laurie.Brown@hcd.ca.gov |
| San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura | Crystal White (916) 820-1498 Crystal.White@hcd.ca.gov |
| Kings, Tulare, Inyo, Kern, San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles | Crystal White (916) 820-1498 Crystal.White@hcd.ca.gov |
| Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial | Shannon Burge (916) 776-7432 Shannon.Burge@hcd.ca.gov |
Grants Management Manual
The CDBG Grants Management Manual is undergoing revisions. If you have questions regarding specific subjects or topics, please contact the CDBG program inbox at CDBG@hcd.ca.gov.
To receive notification when the updated manual is available, please sign up for HCD emails. Under "Funding Programs" check the box next to "Federal Programs - Includes:" to be added to our Federal Programs Listserv.
Each chapter and its appendices will be added to this page when they are finalized. Please check back periodically for new chapter postings.
Chapters
- Chapter 1 Program Overview (PDF)
- Chapter 2 National Objectives and Eligible Activities (PDF)
- Chapter 3 Environmental Review (PDF)
- Chapter 4 Grantee Requirements (PDF)
- Chapter 5 Procurement (PDF)
- Chapter 7 Labor Standards (PDF)
- Chapter 8 Acquisition (PDF)
- Chapter 9 Relocation (PDF)
- Chapter 11 Monitoring (PDF)
- Appendix C: CARES Act Waivers and Alternative Requirements (PDF)
- Appendix D: Economic Development Manual (PDF)
- Appendix E: Housing Activities (PDF)
Tools
- Tool 2-1: Part 5 and IRS 1040 Income Determinations (PDF)
- Tool 4-1: HUD Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan - Multifamily Housing (PDF)
- Tool 4-2: Affirmative Fair Housing Market Plan Guidance (PDF)
- Tool 4-3: Subrecipient Management (PDF)
- Tool 4-4: Language Access Plan (PDF)
- Tool 5-1: Section 3 of the HCD Act (PDF)
- Tool 5-2: Procurement Types (PDF)
- Tool 5-3: Informal Procurement (PDF)
- Tool 5-4: Formal Procurement (PDF)
- Tool 5-5: Subrecipient Selection (PDF)
- Tool 5-6: Procurement and Crosscutting Requirements (PDF)
- Tool 5-7: Cost Analysis (PDF)
- Tool 5-8: Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (PDF)
- Tool 5-9: Procurement Provisions Requirements Checklist (PDF)
- Tool 5-10: Contractor/Subcontractor Workforce Report (DOC)
- Tool 5-11: Section 3 Labor Hours Tracking Form (XLS)
- Tool 5-12: Understanding SAM.gov Requirements (PDF)
- Tool 6-1: Cost Principles - Cost Types (PDF)
- Tool 7-1: Davis Bacon and Related Acts (PDF)
- Tool 10-1: Recordkeeping Requirements (PDF)
- Tool C-1: Microenterprise Owner Income Certification Guide (PDF)
- Tool C-2: Job Retention Certification Form (PDF)
- Tool C-3: LMI Jobs Certification Form (XLS)
- Tool C-4: Annotated Microenterprise AGI Worksheet (PDF)
- Tool C-5: Annotated Income Certification for Microenterprise Owners (PDF)
- Tool C-6: Annotated Business Certification of Zero Income (PDF)
- Tool C-7: Lead Based Paint - Subsistence Payments (PDF)
Appendices
- Appendix 2-1: Sample Blight Resolutions (PDF)
- Appendix 3-1: CA Environmental Contacts (PDF)
- Appendix 3-2: 5-Step Decision-Making Process Flowchart (PDF)
- Appendix 3-3: Re-Evaluation of an Environmental Review (PDF)
- Appendix 4-1: Sample Public Notice – English (DOCX)
- Appendix 4-1: Sample Public Notice – Spanish (DOCX)
- Appendix 4-2: Sample AFFH Activities (PDF)
- Appendix 4-3: Section 504 Guidance and Plan (PDF)
- Appendix 4-4: Four-factor Analysis for Limited English Proficiency (PDF)
- Appendix 4-5: Language Access Plan Template (PDF)
- Appendix 4-6: Request for Exemption to Conflict of Interest (PDF)
- Appendix 4-7: Sample Excessive Force Resolution (PDF)
- Appendix 4-8: Sample Complaints Procedures (PDF)
- Appendix 5-1: Section 3 Worker/Employer Certification (PDF)
- Appendix 5-2: Section 3 Business Self-Certification (PDF)
- Appendix 5-3: Independent Cost Estimates (PDF)
- Appendix 5-4: Sample RFP and RFQ Publications (PDF)
- Appendix 5-5: Sample Statement of Qualifications Evaluation (PDF)
- Appendix 5-6: Sample IFB Notice Inviting Bids (PDF)
- Appendix 5-7: Sample Pre-Bid Guide (PDF)
- Appendix 5-8: Required Contract Provisions (PDF)
- Appendix 7-1: Wage Determination Lock-in Notice (PDF)
- Appendix 7-2: Sample Preconstruction Conference Checklist (PDF)
- Appendix 7-3: Restitution Wages and Affidavit (PDF)
- Appendix 7-4: Construction Versus Installation (PDF)
- Appendix 7-5: State and Federal Wage Verification (PDF)
- Appendix 7-6: Fringe Benefit Statement (PDF)
- Appendix 8-1: Sample Statement of the Basis for the Determination of Just Compensation (DOCX)
- Appendix 8-2: Sample Notice of Intent to Not Acquire (DOCX)
- Appendix 8-3: Sample Notice to Owner and Request for Donation (DOCX)
- Appendix 8-4: Sample Property Donation Agreement (DOCX)
- Appendix 8-5: Sample Easement Valuation Form (DOCX)
- Appendix 9-1: Sample Notice to Prospective Tenants (DOCX)
- Appendix 9-2: Sample Household Case Record (DOCX)
- Appendix 9-3: Sample 90-day and 30-day Move Notices (DOCX)
- Appendix 9-4: Sample Letter to Relocatee in Substandard Unit (DOCX)
- Appendix 9-5: Sample Elderly Waiver for Relocation (DOCX)
- Appendix 9-6: Optional Temporary Relocation Assistance Policy and Application (DOCX)
- Appendix 9-7: Sample Temporary Relocation Notice (DOCX)
- Appendix 10-1: Activity Reporting Process (PDF)
- Appendix 11-1: Monitoring Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (PDF)
- Appendix 11-2: Monitoring Plan Appendix A (PDF)
- Appendix 11-3: Monitoring Plan Appendix B (PDF)
- Appendix 11-4: Monitoring Plan Appendix C-J (PDF)
- Appendix 11-5: Subrecipient Monitoring Plan and Procedures (PDF)
- Appendix 11-6: Subrecipient Monitoring Checklist (PDF)
- Appendix C-1: Duplication of Benefits Policy Sample for Local Grantees (PDF)
- Appendix C-2: Subrogation Agreement – Individual Beneficiary (PDF)
- Appendix C-3: Subrogation Agreement – Business Entity (PDF)
- Appendix C-4: DOB Tracking Form – Project or Program Level (XLS)
- Appendix C-5: DOB Tracking Form – File or Individual Level (XLS)
- Appendix C-6: Economic Development Guide (PDF)
- Appendix C-7: Public Facilities Guidance (PDF)
- Appendix C-8: Public Services Guidance (PDF)
- Appendix D-1: HCD Anti-Pirating Policy (PDF)
- Appendix D-2: Microenterprise Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Worksheet (PDF)
- Appendix D-3: Income Certification for Microenterprise Owner(s) (PDF)
- Appendix D-4: Certification of Zero Income (PDF)
- Appendix D-5: Self-Certification of Income (Jobs) (PDF)
- Appendix D-6: Sample Job Creation/Retention Agreement (PDF)
- Appendix D-7: HCD Underwriting Guidelines (PDF)
- Appendix D-8: Sample Economic Development Program Guidelines (PDF)
- Appendix E-1: Sample CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Guidelines (DOCX)
- Appendix E-2: Sample Homeowner Authorization (DOCX)
- Appendix E-3: Sample Property Owner Application (DOCX)
- Appendix E-4: Sample Verification of Received Lead-Based Paint Pamphlet (DOCX)
- Appendix E-5: Sample Initial Inspection Report (DOCX)
- Appendix E-6: Sample Work Write-up and Cost Estimate Form (DOCX)
- Appendix E-7: Summary of HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule (PDF)
- Appendix E-8: Sample Housing Notice to Proceed (DOCX)
- Appendix E-9: Sample Rehab Preconstruction Conference Checklist (DOCX)
- Appendix E-10: Sample Certification of Inspection (DOCX)
- Appendix E-11: Sample Notice of Acceptance of Work (DOCX)