Review and Comment on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan & Action Plan

Published on March 02, 2025

The City of Kalamazoo invites community members to review and provide feedback on the DRAFT 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Action Plan. These plans guide how the city will invest federal funds to address housing and community development needs.

View the Draft Plan

Why Your Input Matters

The Consolidated Plan is a five-year comprehensive strategy that identifies the city’s priorities for affordable housing, economic development, and community investment. The 2025 Action Plan details how federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be used for the upcoming year to support these priorities.

Community input is critical in shaping these plans and ensuring they reflect the needs and priorities of Kalamazoo residents.

How to Review the Draft Plans

The draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Action Plan will be available for public review from March 3, 2025, through April 1, 2025 at the following locations:

In Person at the Community Planning and Economic Development, 245 N. Rose Street, Ste. 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Online Here

Funding Overview

For 2025, the City of Kalamazoo anticipates receiving the following HUD funding:

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): $1,594,631.00
Prior Year CDBG Resources to be Reallocated: $209,139.14
CDBG Program Income (anticipated): $50,000.00
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME): $452,542.00
Prior Year HOME Resources to be Reallocated: $34,157.60
Total Estimated HUD Funding: $2,340,469.74

How to Submit Comments

The City encourages residents, business owners, and stakeholders to provide feedback on the draft plans. Comments will be accepted during the 30-day public review period and can be submitted in the following ways:

By Email: cpedcompliance@kalamazoocity.org
By Mail: Community Planning and Economic Development Department, 245 N. Rose Street, Ste. 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
By Phone: (269) 337-8210

For additional information, please contact Julie Johnston at the Community Planning and Economic Development Department at (269) 337-8210 or johnstonj@kalamazoocity.org.

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About the Consolidated Plan

The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan is developed in accordance with HUD requirements and is informed by data from sources like the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD’s Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS). It consists of four key components:

Housing & Homeless Needs Assessment – Identifies priority needs for affordable housing, community development, and homelessness services.
Housing Market Analysis – Evaluates local housing conditions to inform investment strategies.
Strategic Plan – Outlines goals and priorities for addressing community needs over five years.
Action Plan – Details specific projects and funding allocations for 2025.

Past Impact of HUD-Funded Programs in Kalamazoo

Over the past five years, federal funding has supported significant community improvements, including:

489 owner-occupied homes rehabilitated
52 homebuyers assisted with financial support
65 rental units rehabilitated
119 residents received legal aid for housing issues
27 blighted structures demolished
88 businesses assisted through CARES funding
15,528 property inspections conducted in core neighborhoods
1,073 individuals received homelessness prevention support

Your participation in the review process will help ensure these vital programs continue to meet the needs of our community.

Be a part of shaping Kalamazoo’s future! Review the plan and share your feedback by April 1, 2025.

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