The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) invites comments on the draft Housing and Urban Development (HUD) PRO Housing grant application on October 23, 2023, at 6:30 P.M. at a virtual hearing.

Hearing Details

Date: October 23, 2023

Time: 6:30 P.M.

Location: DHCD’s Public Input page

Registration

Please register below to attend the public hearing. If you would like to provide comments during the public hearing, please email fairhousing@mwcog.org; you are encouraged to send your testimony via email or mail so we may accurately incorporate your comments into the application to HUD.

Interpretation

English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation 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, October 16, 2023. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) relay service is available by calling (800) 201-7165.

Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

The PRO Housing NOFO supports communities which are actively taking steps to remove barriers to affordable housing. COG is applying to HUD for funding to support activities that may remove barriers and increase the production of affordable housing in the metropolitan Wahington region. Residents from the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland, and northern Virginia are encouraged to provide insights and comments on the draft application package. Go to HUD’s website for more information about the PRO Housing Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Participating jurisdictions

The District of Columbia; and in Maryland, Montgomery County and Prince George’s County; and in Virginia, the City of Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County.

Public comments

COG will gather comments and feedback to incorporate into the application. The draft application is available online at www.mwcog.org and www.mwcog.org/fairhousing. Comments must be received by 5:00 P.M. on October 31, 2023.

You may also submit comments about the application by email, mail, or TDD:

By email: – mail  fairhousing@mwcog.org

Public Input: post on the hearing page or email L88702@PublicInput.com

By mail:           MWCOG, attn: Housing Programs

                        777 N. Capitol St., NE, Suite 300

                        Washington, DC 20002

By TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf):  202-962-3213

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) operates its programs without regard to race, color, and national origin and fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations prohibiting discrimination in all programs and activities. For more information, to file a Title VI related complaint, or to obtain information in another language, visit Title VI plan page or call (202) 962-3300.