Every five years, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the City to develop a Consolidated Plan that identifies housing and community development needs and establishes priorities for low- and moderate-income residents and neighborhoods. This ia a community-wide effort that brings together residents, organizations, service providers, and other stakeholders to help identify needs and guide how resources are used.
The current Consolidated Plan ends June 30, 2027, and the City is working on its next five-year plan, which will cover fiscal years 2028 to 2032.
The plan serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities and establishes goals and strategies to address them. It also serves as the City's application for annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding and identifies other sources of funding to support the goals.
Federal funds support programs and activities designed to improve housing, neighborhoods, and the quality of life for Wilmington residents with low- to moderate-income. The City works with community partners to put these resources toward identified needs and priorities.
CDBG funds provide flexible support for projects and services that help create decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities, primarily for low- and moderate-income residents and neighborhoods. HOME funds are dedicated specifically to affordable housing. The City of Wilmington has received HUD funding since 1975.