County Seeks Input for Distribution of Community Development and Housing Funds

2027-2028 Action Plan Will Help Disperse $27.2 Million for Projects, Programs, and Services in the County

November 9, 2026 – The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) recently held a hybrid (in-person and livestreamed) community meeting for residents in unincorporated Los Angeles County (County). The meeting gathered public input in preparation for the County’s 2027-2028 Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) and focused on issues such as community development and homelessness.

Following the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) review and approval of the LACDA’s Action Plan, HUD will distribute approximately $27.2 million in Federal community development and housing funds to the LACDA to administer on behalf of the County. Funding includes an estimated $18.4 million from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, approximately $7.1 million from the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and an estimated $1.7 million from the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program. These funds will help support a wide range of initiatives, like improvements to community facilities, streets, and sidewalks; childcare and senior services; assistance for individuals at risk or experiencing homelessness, homebuyer assistance and home repair programs; low-interest business loans; and graffiti removal.

During the meeting, attendees were provided with information about CDBG, HOME, ESG, and were encouraged to complete the LACDA Community Needs Survey, which is available through Sunday, January 31, 2027. Those who were unable to attend the community meeting can visit yourvoicecounts.lacda.org to fill out a survey, which is available in English and six (6) other languages: Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Russian, and Armenian.

Emilio Salas, Executive Director of the LACDA, stated, “This year marks the 52nd anniversary of CDBG, a critical Federal initiative that has enabled the LACDA to advance its mission to ‘Build Better Lives and Better Neighborhoods’ across the County. Through CDBG, we receive essential funding that supports infrastructure improvements, economic development, housing, disaster recovery, and other core community needs. We are grateful to the Federal government’s ongoing commitment to this impactful Program andlook forward to using this invaluable funding source to strengthen our communities for many years to come.”

For additional information on the community meeting, please contact Emily Codilla, Management Analyst, at (626) 586-1854.