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Five-Year Consolidated Plan

The Five-Year Consolidated Plan summarizes the community's priority needs for Community Development, Economic Development, Affordable Housing, Homeless Programs, and Public Services, and establishes a strategy to address those needs. This strategy will guide the annual activities and use of funds under the CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA programs for the period beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015. This plan was approved by the Lowell City Council on in May 2010.

• A The 2010-2015 Five-Year Consolidated Plan may be viewed here. 

Annual Action Plan

The Annual Action Plan outlines the planned activities that will be supported with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funding in a program year.  Hard copies of the plan can be viewed at the City's Department of Planning and Development, the City Clerk's Office and the Pollard Memorial Library.

A Draft FY 12-13 Annual Action Plan for the period beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013 is available for public comment through Friday April 20, 2012. 

• A copy of the Draft FY 12-13 Annual Action Plan may be viewed here.  A tentative award list may be viewed here.
• A copy of the FY 11-12 Annual Action Plan may be viewed here. 
• A copy of the FY 10-11 Annual Action Plan may be viewed here.   

Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH)

Substantial Amendment to the FY 2011-12 Annual Action Plan - Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program

The HEARTH Act provided for significant revisions to the Emergency Solutions Grant (formerlly Emergency Shelter Grant) program including a stronger emphasis on homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing assistance.  During the 2011-12 program year the City of Lowell received a supplemental allocation of FY11-12 ESG funds to assist households at imminent risk of losing their home or to support homeless individuals and families move into permanent affordable housing.  ESG funds will be directed toward activities that provide direct financial assistance as well as supportive services.  As part of the application process to HUD, the City is required to complete a substantial amendment to its 2011-2012 Annual Action Plan.

A copy of the Draft Substantial Amendment may be viewed here.  The City will accept comments on the Draft through Friday April 20, 2012. 

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Stimulus Programs

Substanial Amendment to the FY 2008-09 Annual Action Plan - Homelessness Prevention/Rapid Re-Housing Program

The City of Lowell was allocated $979,048 in Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP) funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  These funds are directed toward programs that provide financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and to help those experiencing homelessness to be rapidly re-housed and stabilized.  Programs supported with HPRP funds will also address goals of the City's 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness.  As part of the application process to HUD, the City of Lowell is required to complete a substantial amendment to its 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan.  Hard copies of the Substantial Amendment for the HPRP may be viewed at the Division of Planning and Development, the City Clerk's Office and the Pollard Memorial Library. 

The Substantial Amendment for the HPRP may be viewed here

Substantial Amendment to the FY 2008-09 Annual Action Plan - Community Development Block Grant - Recovery

The City of Lowell was allocated $639,803 in Community Development Block Grant - Recovery (CDBG-R) Program funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  These funds are directed toward programs that support job creation and other economic stimulus activities.  As part of the application process to HUD, the City of Lowell is required to complete a substantial amendment to its 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan.  Hard copies of the Substantial Amendment for the HPRP may be viewed at the Division of Planning and Development, the City Clerk's Office and the Pollard Memorial Library. 

The Substantial Amendment for the CDBG-R may be viewed here

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing

The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) is an assessment of how laws, government policies, real estate practices and local conditions affect the location, availability and accessibility of housing.  The AI also identifies areas where corrective action might broaden housing options of persons protected by fair housing laws.  The document that is prepared by the City of Lowell in conjunction with the Consolidated Plan process every five years.

The 2011 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing may be viewed here.

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

The CAPER outlines the accomplishments and expenditures under the Consolidated Plan programs for the previous program year.  The 2010-2011 Draft CAPER covers Consolidated Plan activities beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011.  A copy of the draft report will be available for public review and comment through September 23, 2011.  A

Allison Lamey, Director of Community Development

City of Lowell - Department of Planning and Development
50 Arcand Drive Lowell, MA 01852

alamey@lowellma.gov
Fax: (978) 446-7014

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