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CDBG Overview

CDBG is a program of HUD and was created in 1974 as part of Title I of the Housing and Community Development (HCD) ACT of 1974, as amended. The primary objective of Title I is the development of viable urban communities. These viable communities are achieved by providing the following, principally for persons of low-and moderate-income:

  1. Decent housing;
  2. A suitable living environment; and
  3. Expanded economic opportunities.

The CDBG Subcommittee prepares and recommends to the full Select Board preliminary budget of the Town's annual Community Development Block Grant allocations for Board approval.

The Citizen Participation Plan provides for and encourages residents to participate in the development of the Town of Arlington's Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, any substantial changes to the Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPER). Adopted by the Select Board on December 2, 2019, and amended on May 2, 2020 and December 21, 2020, this plan amends and supersedes the Town's existing Citizen Participation Plan, and is in compliance with Section 104(a)(3) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

Learn more about the Community Development Block Grant Program in Arlington.  CDBG Regulations  
The application period for program year 2026-2027 is currently closed. Applicants will be invited to submit applications for CDBG program year 2027-2028 in November 2027. Instructions and more information will be posted on this page at that time.

The 2025-2029 5-year Consolidated Plan with the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan is available for review.

The 5-year Consolidated Plan serves as the strategic plan for allocating federal CDBG funds to maximize positive impact for individuals and households earning a low-to moderate- income. The Program Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan summarizes CDBG goals to be undertaken in Arlington during the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The 5-Year Consolidated Plan, including the Annual Action Plan, is available to view here.

The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2023 (2023-2024) is available for review. 
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) provides an analysis of CDBG Program Year 2023, beginning July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, for the Town of Arlington. The Town was awarded $1,058,933.00 to fund affordable housing capital improvement projects, public services programs, public facilities and infrastructure projects, planning studies, and CDBG administration costs. The CAPER reviews the goals accomplished as identified in Arlington's 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan as well as the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The 2023-2024 CAPER is available to view here.

CDBG plans are also available for review at the Department of Planning and Community Development office in the Town Hall Annex, upon request.

Resources for Subrecipients

CDBG Income Limits by Household Size Very Low Income
(30% AMI)		 Low
Income (50% AMI)		 Moderate Income
(80% AMI)
1 $36,000 $60,000
 $96,000
2 $41,150
 $68,600
 $109,700
3 $46,300
 $77,150
 $123,400
4 $51,400
 $85,700
 $137,100
5 $55,550
 $92,600
 $148,100
6 $59,650
 $99,450
 $159,050
7 $63,750
 $106,300
 $170,050
8 $67,850
 $113,150
 $181,000

Income limits updated 6/1/2026

The Town of Arlington's Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) hosted a virtual Community Development Grants Open House in November 2021 to share information about the CDBG program, its legacy of supporting vital community services and organizations in Arlington, and instructions on how to apply for CDBG funding. A link to the slides presented and a recording of a CDBG Information Session are below: 

 

Resources for Subrecipients

Program Year 49 (2023-2024)

Program Year 48 (2022-2023)