Peoria is asking public for input on housing needs

The city of Peoria is seeking input from its residents on affordable housing and community development needs for the next five years.

Three public hearings have been scheduled to gather information and feedback from the community.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) to receive annual funding under the Community Development Block Grant. This information will assist the city in establishing strategies and goals for using CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding to address these needs. It may also be used to direct other resources to benefit the community.

Residents are encouraged to attend one of three public hearings:

• Thursday, June 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Peoria Community Center, Calderwood Room, 8335 W. Jefferson Street
• Monday, July 8, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Rio Vista Recreation Center, Riverside Room, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road (virtually and in-person)
• Tuesday, July 9, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Sunrise Mountain Library, Community Room, 21109 N. 98th Avenue (virtually and in-person)

In addition to attending a public hearing, residents can also provide input through an online community survey available at https://www.research.net/r/Peoria-Community until September 30.

Written comments can also be mailed to:
City of Peoria
Neighborhood and Human Services
Attn: CDBG Program
9875 N. 85th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85345

The city of Peoria anticipates receiving approximately $900,000 of CDBG and $250,000 of HOME funds annually during the ConPlan period. These funds will be used to assist low and moderate-income residents.