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Salt Lake County opens 2027-2028 federal housing funding cycle with public hearing

Salt Lake County opens 2027-2028 federal housing funding cycle with public hearing

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Salt Lake County's October 15 hearing on 2027-2028 housing needs has no published outcome; Salt Lake City took comment on its own federal grants on October 20.

October 20th, 2026: Salt Lake City holds its own 2027-2028 needs hearing

Overview

Updated Oct 28

Salt Lake County held its October 15 hearing on 2027-2028 housing and community development needs. It has not published what residents said, and it has not set a date for the Request for Applications that divides the funds.

Salt Lake City took comment on its own share of the same federal programs on October 20. Its Housing Stability division expects about $6 million for 2027-2028 across Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, HOME and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS. The two governments receive separate federal allocations, so each runs its own competition.

Why it matters

Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City each divide millions in federal housing aid this cycle; these hearings shape which projects get priority.

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Key Indicators

$4.1M
Funds available for projects, 2026-2027 program year
Preliminary amount available for CDBG, HOME, ESG, and SSBG projects in the concluded cycle.
$14.16M
Total funds requested, 2026-2027 program year
Organizations requested more than three times the available funding.
71%
Share of requests unfunded, 2026-2027 program year
Computed from $4.1M available against $14.16M requested.
$6M
Salt Lake City's expected 2027-2028 grant total
Estimate from the city's Housing Stability division for CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA, separate from the county's allocation.

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Organizations Involved

SL
Salt Lake County Division of Housing and Community Development
County government division
Scheduled an October 15 hearing on 2027-2028 needs; no outcome or RFA release date has been published

The county division that distributes CDBG, HOME, ESG, and SSBG funds across Salt Lake County.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal agency
Provides the federal funds the county distributes

The federal agency that allocates CDBG, HOME, ESG, and SSBG funds to Salt Lake County.
SL
Salt Lake City Housing Stability Division
City government division
Held a 2027-2028 needs hearing on October 20; expects about $6 million in federal grants

The city division that distributes Salt Lake City's Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, HOME and HOPWA funds.

Timeline

April 2025 October 2026

7 events Latest: October 20th, 2026 · 3 weeks ago
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  1. Salt Lake City holds its own 2027-2028 needs hearing

    Latest Public hearing

    The City Council took public comment on housing and community development needs for the 2027-2028 program year at the City and County Building. The city's Housing Stability division said it anticipates about $6 million in federal grants for the year.

  2. Public hearing on 2027-2028 housing needs

    Public hearing

    Was scheduled for residents to speak on housing and community development needs; outcome not yet reported.

  3. Hearing notice published for October 15

    Notice

    Agenda published listing a public hearing on 2027-2028 housing and community development needs.

  4. Draft 2025 CAPER released for comment

    Report

    County released draft annual performance report for public review through September 24.

  5. Public hearing on 2026-2027 preliminary recommendations

    Public hearing

    County presented preliminary funding recommendations for the 2026-2027 program year.

  6. 2026-2027 Program Year Final Federal Funding Awards Concluded

    Report

    Salt Lake County published final federal funding awards for HOME, CDBG, SSBG, and ESG, approved by the Urban County Mayors Group and HOME Consortium. The county's page does not give a specific publication date.

  7. Public hearing on 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan

    Public hearing

    County held a hearing on the five-year Consolidated Plan and annual action plan.

Scenarios

1

RFA released on schedule, standard cycle proceeds

Likely Resolves by Jan 31, 2027

Discussed by: County's published process timeline

The hearing proceeds Thursday, the county incorporates public input, and the 2027-2028 Request for Applications is released in the following weeks. Applications are reviewed by the Citizen Advisory Committee, and final awards are approved by the Urban County Mayors Group and HOME Consortium.

2

Hearing deferred or RFA delayed

Unlikely Resolves by Nov 15, 2026

Discussed by: The notice itself notes agenda items are regularly deferred, withdrawn, or moved

The October 15 hearing is postponed, cancelled, or the RFA release slips past the expected timeline. This could happen if the county needs more time to finalize priorities or if there are procedural issues.

3

Funding gap widens or narrows in 2027-2028

Uncertain Resolves by Q2 2027

Discussed by: Comparison with 2026-2027 preliminary figures

HUD's allocation to Salt Lake County for the 2027-2028 program year changes significantly, or the demand from organizations shifts. A larger gap would mean even fewer projects get funded; a smaller gap would mean more requests are met.

4

HUD gives Salt Lake City less than the $6 million it planned on

Uncertain Resolves by Q2 2027

Discussed by: Salt Lake City's hearing notice, which calls the $6 million an estimate

The city built its 2027-2028 outreach around an expected $6 million from HUD. Final allocations come from the federal budget, and a smaller award would shrink the pool split among CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA applicants.

Historical Context

2 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

August 1974

Housing and Community Development Act (1974)

Congress created the Community Development Block Grant program, consolidating several urban renewal programs into a single block grant distributed by formula to cities and counties. HUD designates eligible jurisdictions as entitlement communities.

Then

Cities and counties gained flexibility to spend federal funds on local priorities like housing, infrastructure, and economic development.

Now

CDBG became one of the longest-running federal community development programs, with Salt Lake County receiving annual allocations as an Urban County.

Why this matters now

CDBG is one of the four funding streams at issue in Thursday's hearing, and the Urban County designation is what makes Salt Lake County eligible.

November 1990

Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (1990)

Congress created the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the largest federal block grant for affordable housing, and required states and localities to form consortia to receive funds.

Then

Salt Lake County formed the Salt Lake County Consortium with participating cities to receive HOME funds.

Now

HOME funds now support down-payment assistance, housing rehabilitation, and new construction for households earning at or below 60-80% of area median income.

Why this matters now

HOME is another funding stream in the hearing, and the consortium structure shapes how the county allocates these dollars.

Sources

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Utah Public Notice Website Salt Lake County Salt Lake City Salt Lake County Salt Lake County Salt Lake County Salt Lake City Council Salt Lake City Attorney's Office