The Town of Barnstable’s Draft Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is now available for review on the Town’s website: townofbarnstable.us/cdbg. The Consolidated Plan covers the period beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030 and includes the One-Year Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2025.
The plan serve as the planning and strategic documents for the Town’s CDBG Program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The purpose of the CDBG program is to provide housing, economic opportunities and a suitable living environment for low and moderate income persons. The range of eligible activities may include affordable housing, economic development, public facility improvements and public services.
The anticipated funding amount for the Town of Barnstable CDBG Program Year 2025 is $313,00.00. Residents, agencies serving low and moderate income residents, and other interested parties are encouraged to review the drafts and submit written comments by email to: James.Kupfer@town.barnstable.ma.us with “CDBG Comments” in the subject line. Comments received by end of business on Monday, May 5, 2025 will be included in the final submission to HUD.
The Town prioritizes projects that create or preserve housing units for residents earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income and special needs populations.
The Town of Barnstable Community Block Grant (CDBG) program is providing financial assistance to help eligible homeowners connect to Town sewer.
If you own or rent, live in the home as your primary residence, are income-eligible and have eligible citizenship status, you can apply! Please see the Program Summary and Brochure for more details or contact the Planning & Development Department at 508-862-4678.
Programs for Housing Authority, Non-Profit Agencies, and Community Based Development Organizations
Funds are available for eligible projects and programs that create or preserve housing units in the Town of Barnstable. Examples of eligible projects include acquisition and rehabilitation of property rented/sold to households making less than 80% of the Area Median Income and special needs population and direct homeowner assistance to buy down the purchase price of a home.
Reporting Requirements
Organizations receiving CDBG funding must maintain records to document compliance with all applicable regulations for a minimum of five years after project is closed out by the Town of Barnstable. Quarterly Progress Reports and invoices are due to the Planning & Development office on the following dates:
1st Qtr Report due by Oct 7th
2nd Qtr Report by Jan 7th
3rd Qtr Report by April 7th
4th Qtr Report by July 7th
Close out Reports due upon completion of the project.