8 June 2024
Public meetings to gather community input for the development of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan commence this July, the County of Hawai‘i Office of Housing and Community Development announced this week.
The Consolidated Plan serves as a blueprint ensuring communities receiving federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development assistance address the housing and related needs of low- and moderate-income families. It aims to enhance the availability and affordability of decent, safe and sanitary housing within suitable living environments.
The County of Hawaiʻi’s Consolidated Plan will outline the needs, priorities, funding plans and program certification requirements over the five-year period between 2025 and 2029. Submission of the Consolidated Plan to HUD is required for the County of Hawaiʻi to receive its annual Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant allocations. Similarly, the state relies on the Consolidated Plan to obtain its annual HOME Investment Partnerships, Housing for Persons with AIDS and National Housing Trust Fund allocations.
To meet federal requirements and the County of Hawaiʻi’s Citizen Participation Plan, a series of public meetings will be conducted at various locations and times on Hawaiʻi Island. These meetings offer an opportunity for engagement with diverse communities to solicit views and comments on goals and priorities related to housing, community development and homelessness for the upcoming five years.
“Your voice matters in shaping the future of our community. Join us in these public meetings to ensure that every perspective is heard and every need is addressed,” said Housing Administrator Susan Kunz. “Together, we can build a brighter, more inclusive future for all residents of Hawaiʻi Island.”
PAHALA PUBLIC MEETING
July 9 – 1:30 p.m.
Pahala Community Center
96-1149 Kamani Street
WAIMEA PUBLIC MEETING
July 11 – 9:30 a.m.
Waimea Community Center
65-1260 Kawaihae Road
KONA PUBLIC MEETING
July 11 – 1:30 p.m.
Yano Hall
82-6145 Mamalahoa Highway
HILO PUBLIC MEETING (IN PERSON & VIRTUAL)
July 15 – 5 p.m.
1990 Kinoole Street – Conference Room 104
To join via Zoom, register at https://tinyurl.com/34rnx9tc
PAHOA PUBLIC MEETING
July 18 – 10 a.m.
Pahoa Community Center
15-3022 Kauhale Street
Persons requiring special needs (i.e., sign language or bilingual interpreters) should call the Office of Housing and Community Development at 808-961-8379 at least 10 days prior to the meetings so arrangements can be made to accommodate them.
For more information about the public meetings and the Consolidated Plan, contact the County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development at 808-961-8379.
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