Community Development Block Grant

The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is a federal program that provides funding for housing and community development projects that benefit low- to moderate-income households.

Created in 1974 under the Housing and Community Development Act, Title I, the program supports projects that meet one or more of the following national objectives:

1. Benefit low and moderate-income persons
2. Prevent or eliminate slum or blight
3. Address urgent community development needs

Community Development Block Grant (CBDG)

Entitlement

Eligible Activities

The CDBG Program supports activities across several focus areas, including housing, economic development, public services, public facilities, and public infrastructure.

Examples of Eligible Activities

Public Improvement / Public Infrastructure

- Water or sewer improvements
- Sidewalks
- Streetlights
- Drainage improvements

Public Facilities

- Health facilities
- Senior centers
- Homeless facilities
- Community centers

Public Services (15% CAP)

- Childcare assistance
- Rental assistance
- Senior services
- Veterans services

Housing

- Rehabilitation
- Home purchase assistance
- Rental housing development
- New housing construction

Economic Development

- On-the-job training
- Business incubators
- Small business loans
- Commercial façade programs

Program Administration

Hernando County administers CDBG funds on behalf of all communities within the county, excluding the City of Brooksville.

The City of Brooksville receives a separate allocation of CDBG funding; therefore, the County’s funds are not utilized within the city limits.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Small Cities - Housing Rehabilitation

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program provides funding to make necessary repairs to income-eligible, owner-occupied homes.

Assistance may include:

Renovation of existing housing units
Demolition and replacement of unsafe or substandard housing units

Funding Availability

Funding availability will be announced when the program begins accepting applications.

For questions or comments about the CDBG Program or Fair Housing-related issues, please contact:

Veda Ramirez
Director, Housing and Supportive Services

621 W. Jefferson Street
Brooksville, FL 34601

📞 Phone: (352) 540-4338
📠 Fax: (352) 540-4339

CBDG Task Force

The CDBG Task Force is a citizen advisory group that helps guide Hernando County’s Community Development Block Grant Program.

Its purpose is to increase public awareness, ensure community input, and provide recommendations on housing and community development initiatives that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Purpose

The CDBG Task Force increases public awareness of the function of the Community Development Block Grant Program and the types of assistance available to low- and moderate-income residents.

In this role, the Task Force:

Reviews and provides input on the Action Plan, Consolidated Plan, Citizen Participation Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Provides input on the implementation of community projects

Appointments and Qualifications

The Task Force consists of seven (7) members.
Each County Commissioner may nominate one (1) member from their respective district.
The County Commission appoints two (2) at-large members.
At least 51% of members must meet the low- and moderate-income definition (households at or below 80% of area median income).

Term Limits

Members serve four-year terms.

Meeting Frequency, Time, and Location

Meetings are held at least once annually by Hernando County Housing and Supportive Services.
Meeting times vary.
Citizens are welcome to apply at any time; however, applications are only considered when a vacancy occurs.

Contact Us

Hernando County Housing and Supportive Services
621 W. Jefferson Street
Brooksville, FL 34601