Consolidated Plan
Investment in Our Community
Every year, the City of Boise receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address a wide range of community development needs, including community improvement projects and projects that focus on low-to-moderate income households.
Funding Community Improvements
CDBG funding is intended to be used for the development of viable urban communities by providing the following in low-to-moderate income areas:
- Decent housing
- Suitable living environment
- Expanded economic opportunities
The funding can also be used to provide public services for low-to-moderate income households.
What is the Consolidated Plan?
According to HUD, the Consolidated Plan "helps states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions."
We want to hear from you!
The City of Boise receives federal funds to support our community and increase the availability of affordable housing. Your input will help us prioritize how the funds are spent.
What Funding Can and Cannot be Used For
CDBG Funds Can be Used For | CDBG Funds Cannot be Used For |
| Mortgage down payment assistance | Constructing housing or government buildings |
| Public improvements (parks, sidewalks) | General government expenses |
| Public services (childcare, job training) | Financing political activities |
| Economic development | Purchasing equipment |
| Housing rehabilitation to make homes more energy-efficient/accessible/safe | Operating and maintenance expenses |
The HOME program provides funding for building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rental or homeownership.
City of Boise Projects Funded by CDBG and HOME
The City of Boise has invested funds into community projects, such as:
- All-accessible playground at Hillcrest Elementary
- Picnic shelter at Grace Jordan Elementary School
- New sidewalks along Canal Street
- Art in the medians along Vista Ave.
- Transit improvements along Vista Ave. (shelters, benches, bike racks and art)
As well as assistance and loan programs for income-qualified individuals and affordable housing projects:
- Between 2018-2020, the City of Boise provided 31 loans worth nearly $4 million to income-qualified individuals and for the development of affordable housing.
Funding Distribution
Individuals and families whose income is at or below 80% Area Median Income may qualify for services.
In 2020, the City of Boise’s median income was $74,800 for a four-person household. Families of 4 would qualify for funding, if their income was at:
- 80% of AMI = $59,850 (low income)
- 50% of AMI = $37,400 (very low income)
- 30% of AMI = $22,450 (extremely low income)
Send a Message to HCD
Thank you for your interest in Housing and Community Development (HCD). Please use the contact information below to reach out to the HCD team.