CDBG and HOME Applications

Applications Overview

Applications for Clark County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds are available each year, staring on the first business day of October. Pre-applications are mandatory and must be submitted by November 2. Applications not received by this deadline will need to wait for the next funding round. 

Housing developers, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, public housing authorities and local governments may apply. Proposed projects must benefit low- to moderate-income people and comply with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s funding criteria.

The City of Vancouver receives its own allocation of CDBG and HOME funds for projects inside the city limits. Please contact the City of Vancouver at housing@cityofvancouver.us for more information.

 

Application Types

CDBG and HOME funds can be used to fund a variety of projects and programs. Clark County has prioritized certain activities based on results of the Five-year Consolidated Plan and created four request for applications; Affordable Housing and Homelessness, Asset and Economic Development, Public Facilities and Neighborhood Improvements and Public Services. Each category has a Funding Guide with criteria and application information. 

Affordable Housing 
and Homelessness
  • New construction or rehab of multi-family housing
  • Acquisition of land or existing units for multi-family development
  • Conversion of an existing structure for use as affordable housing
  • Tenant-based Rental Assistance (TBRA) programs
Asset and Economic 
Development
  • New construction of single-family housing
  • Rehabilitation of single-family housing
  • Homeownership assistance
  • Land acquisition or infrastructure for single-family development
  • Business assistance through micro-enterprise development
Public Facilities and Neighborhood Improvements
  • Street, sidewalk, water, sewer, and storm water improvements
  • Parks and recreational facility improvements
  • Community center/social service facility construction or rehabilitation
  • Emergency shelter construction or rehabilitation
Public Services

Staff and program operation costs for the following priority services: 

  • Physical health
  • Mental health
  • Dental assistance
  • Transportation
  • Childcare
  • Food
  • Subsistence Payments
  • Senior Services

AHH Funding and Application Guidance

AED Funding and Application Guidance

PFNI Funding and Application Guidance

PS Funding and Application Guidance

  

Application Process

Funding for program year 2027 will open October 1, 2026. To be added to the stakeholders list for notifications, contact CDBGandHOME@clark.wa.gov. 

  • Applications will be completed in Neighborly Software.
  • Applicants must complete the Applicant Information and Eligibility Verification sections of the online application by November 2.
  • Fully completed applications are due by December 4.
  • The Urban County Policy Board (UCPB) reviews the applications in January.
  • Applicants have the opportunity to present their project or program requests to the Board in February.
  • Selection and recommendations for these funds are made by the Urban County Policy Board at the regularly scheduled meeting on the second Monday in March.

  • Contract start date depends on the program type you have applied for. 

    • Public Services contracts begin the year awarded funding and run from July 1-June 30.
    • Asset and Economic Development contracts run from January 1-December 31 beginning the year after funding is awarded. 
    • TBRA contracts run from January 1-December 31 beginning the year after funding is awarded. 
    • Construction projects will begin once the environmental review is complete and funding is secured. 

     

RFA Timeline

October 1, 2026Applications open
October 9Pre-submittal workshops 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PST
October 27Pre-Application Technical Assistance drop-in online 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. PST
November 2Pre-Application due. Applicant Information and Eligibility Verification sections
November 17Technical Assistance drop-in online 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST
November 30Deadline to submit questions
December 4Full applications due
December/JanuaryStaff review, request for technical corrections
January 2027Applications provided to Urban County Policy Board (UCPB) Scoring Committee
February 8UCPB applicant presentations
March 8UCPB project scoring and awards announced
May Public Hearing with Clark County Council approval to submit Action Plan to HUD
Summer/Fall HUD releases 2027 funding upon approval of Clark County Action Plan

 

Technical Assistance and Questions

Pre-submittal Workshops: Applicants are required to attend or watch the recording of the pre-submittal workshop held on October 9, 2026. Below are the session recordings and presentations.

TA Drop-in Sessions: Clark County staff will be available to provide technical assistance during two virtual drop-in sessions:

Questions: Questions regarding this Request for Application must be directed in writing, via email, to CDBGandHOME@clark.wa.gov. The deadline for submitting questions is November 30, 2026. Answers will be issued to all applicants no later than December 2, 2026. 

Resource Library

The following resources will be helpful to review during the application process:

Guidelines and Policies

Guidance

Templates

 

If the above resources do not provide the answer you need, please email CDBGandHOME@clark.wa.gov.

 

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