Federal Planning Citizen Engagement
Federal Planning Citizen Engagement
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
At the end of the year, the District is required to submit a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) which details how the City spent its federal funds and whether or not the City met the goals set forth in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan during that year (more information on the Consolidated Planning Process is available below). The District will hold a virtual public hearing (scroll to the bottom of this page) for District residents and stakeholders to provide testimony on the information outlined in the report.
Consolidated Planning Process
About the process
The District and others who receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding must follow this process. It relies on public input and market analysis to identify local housing and community development needs and priorities. These, in turn, drive our Consolidated Plan for spending funds from these federal programs:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) –funds housing and non-housing activities in low- and moderate-income areas. The grants funds programs and services to improve neighborhoods and promote economic growth.
- HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) – is used to build, buy and/or rehab affordable housing. It also provides rental assistance to low-income residents.
- Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) -- supports homeless individuals and families. The grants support shelters and services to keep them from becoming homeless or rapidly re-house those who do.
- Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) –is used to assist low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families. They must live in DC or the DC metropolitan area (northern Virginia counties; Maryland’s Calvert, Charles and Prince George’s counties, or parts of West Virginia).
- Housing Trust Fund (HTF) –is used to build, preserve, rehab, and operate affordable housing for extremely low-income households (those earning less than 30% of the area median income).
The Department of Human Services administers ESG. The District’s Department of Health and local nonprofit organizations administer HOPWA. DHCD is responsible for the rest.
The Consolidated Plan
The District conducts research and public forums that help identify local needs. These documents include the plan to address those needs or report on our progress:
- Consolidated Plan details local needs, priorities, and goals for five years. All funded projects and initiatives must tie back to the policies and priorities outlined in the plan.
- Annual Action Plan outlines the actions, activities, and resources (federal and non-federal) used to address the needs and goals of the 5-year plan.
- Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan details how the funds are used in a specific year.
- Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) details spending and progress against the goals and priorities in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.
The public has at least 30 days to comment on the draft documents in writing or at a public hearing. HUD has 45 days to comment on the documents we submit before they’re final.
Go to HUD Exchange for more information about the required process, the plan, and reports.
FY 2023 Action Plan Hearing
On July 27 at 6:30 pm Drew Hubbard Interim Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will host a public hearing to discuss the Action Plan and HOME ARP Plan . Details are listed below:
Date: Tuesday July 27, 2022, 6:30 pm.
The District will collect comments, testimony and feedback to draft the action plan and finalize the HOME ARP plan. Both plans will be presented to the public in July for comments.
*~This evening's presentation will not be live-streamed on Public Input as planned, instead to join the meeting and view the presentation please visit WebEx. The presentation being used during the hearing is also available as a .pdf under files on this page.~*
All public comments must be received by 5 pm on Tuesday, August 8,via email or direct mailing; pleaseallow four days for the post office to deliver your comments. See details below.On July 27 at 6:30 pm, Drew Hubbard, Interim Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), will host a publichearing to discuss the Action Planand HOME ARPPlan. Details are listed below:Public Hearing DetailsDate: Tuesday, July 27, 2022, ~ 6:30 pm
All public comments must be received by 5 pm on Tuesday, August 8,via email or direct mailing; pleaseallow four days for the post office to deliver your comments. See details below.On July 27 at 6:30 pm, Drew Hubbard, Interim Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), will host a publichearing to discuss the Action Planand HOME ARPPlan. Details are listed below:Public Hearing DetailsDate: Tuesday, July 27, 2022, ~ 6:30 pTheTheDistrict will collect comments, testimony, and feedback to draft the action plan and finalize the HOME ARP plan. Both plans will be presented to the public in July, and a public hearing to receive comments will occur on July 27, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
- Files 1
- FY 23 Annual Action Plan Hearing Presentation.pdf
FY 2024 Action Plan Hearing
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) invites public comment on its:
• 2024 Annual Action Plan draft
• 2024 National Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan draft
• Neighborhood Revitalization Strategic Area selection
REVIEW THE DOCUMENTS
Visit dhcd.dc.gov. For a hard copy, email opm.questions@dc.gov or call (202) 442-7239. Include your name and mailing address.
ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING
In person, no virtual option at this time.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Public Library
901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
COMMENT
Submit comments
• At the public hearing
• By email to opm.questions@dc.gov
• Leave a voicemail at (202) 442-7239
• By mail to Colleen Green, Director, DHCD
1800 Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20020
COMMENT DEADLINE
Thursday, August 10, 2023 – 5 pm
Email, call or mail using the information above.
Translation services at the hearing:
• Spanish interpreter
l• American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter
• Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 201-7165
DC Housing Equity Report & FY2024 Needs Assessment Hearing
Ms. Colleen Green, Acting Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will host a Public Hearing to discuss the District’s goals and findings in the Regional Housing Equity Report and Needs Assessment for the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan.
The Regional Housing Equity Report can be found at: www.mwcog.org/fairhousing. To request a hard copy of the document, please send an email, and include your name and mailing address to opm.questions@dc.gov.
The Needs Assessment hearing will help form a basis for developing the District’s draft “District of Columbia’s Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Action Plan”. Input from stakeholders will assist in identifying the spending priorities utilizing federal entitlement funds. DHCD will also release surveys to assist stakeholders in assessing the needs in their community.
Residents and stakeholders are strongly encouraged to come out and participate in the development of policies and programs in the following areas: 1) affordable housing; 2) special needs housing; 3) homelessness; 4) homeownership; and 5) community development and public service activities.
After the hearing, the District will collect comments, testimony, and feedback to draft the action plan. The Annual Actip Plan will be presented to the public in July.
Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL) translation will be available at the Public Hearing. Residents who require language interpretation in Vietnamese, Chinese-Mandarin/Cantonese, Amharic, or French must notify Tilla Hall at (202) 442-7239 or email opm.questions@dc.gov by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) relay service is available by calling (800) 201-7165.
FY 2023 Action Plan Substantial Amendment
On March 14, 2023, at 6:30 pm Colleen Green, Acting Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will host a public hearing to discuss a substantial amendment to the District's Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Annual Action Plan (Action Plan). On November 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved the District of Columbia's (the District) Action Plan . Due to demand DHCD proposes to increase funding for the Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP). Please review the draft Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP) by clicking the link below:
https://dhcd.dc.gov/node/1647046
Please register below to attend or speak at the public hearing. If you would like to provide comments during the public hearing, you are encouraged to send your testimony to opm.questions@dc.gov so we may accurately convey your comments to HUD.
DHCD will accept written statements via the United States Postal Service (USPS) addressed to Ms. Colleen Green, Acting Director, DHCD, 1800 Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020, or via email to opm.questions@dc.gov. DHCD must receive written statements by 5:00 pm on March 27, 2023.
English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL) translation will be available at the Public Hearing. Residents who require language interpretation in Vietnamese, Chinese-Mandarin/Cantonese, Amharic, or French must notify Tilla Hall at (202) 442-7239 or email opm.questions@dc.gov by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) relay service is available by calling (800) 201-7165.
FY 2022 CAPER Hearing
On January 12, 2023, at 6:30 pm Drew Hubbard, Interim Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will host a public hearing to discuss the Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation and Report (CAPER). The draft report will be available for review on December 5, 2022 at dhcd.dc.gov.
The District will hold a virtual public hearing for District residents and stakeholders to provide testimony on the information outlined in the report. DHCD will submit testimony with the CAPER to HUD.
Please register below to attend or speak at the public hearing.
If you would like to provide input during the public hearing, you are encouraged to send your testimony to opm.questions@dc.gov so we may accurately convey your comments to HUD.
English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL) translation will be available at the Public Hearing. Residents who require language interpretation in Vietnamese, Chinese-Mandarin/Cantonese, Amharic, or French must notify Tilla Hall at (202) 442-7239 or email opm.questions@dc.gov by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 4, 2022. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) relay service is available by calling (800) 201-7165.