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- 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan
- 2008 Annual Action Plan (Draft)
- 2007 Annual Action Plan
- 2006 Annual Action Plan
Knox County Community Development is developing the Consolidated Plan through a collaborative process with citizens and organizations in the County. By consulting with other organizations and citizens, KCCD will have a better understanding of the County's housing, homeless and community development needs, including citizen priorities and opinions on the strategies, actions, and projects to carry out those strategies.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the County to complete a Consolidated Plan to receive federal funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment partnerships program (HOME).
The plan must also identify how the County will spend these HUD funds over the upcoming program year-taking into account the regulations governing the programs- to meet locally-identified needs of low- and moderate-income households. The HUD program year for Knox County runs from July 1 to June 30.
The primary goal for these programs is to help develop viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities principally for low and moderate-income people.
Decent housing includes assisting homeless individuals and families; maintaining an affordable housing stock; increasing the availability of affordable permanent housing; and increasing the supply of supportive housing that provide special needs services.
A suitable living environment includes improving safety of neighborhoods; increasing access to quality facilities and services; revitalizing deteriorating neighborhoods; restoring and preserving historic properties; and conserving energy resources.
Expanded economic opportunities include creating and retaining jobs; assisting small businesses; making available mortgage financing and self-sufficiency opportunities for low-income people in public and assisted housing.
KCCD is the lead agency for the development and implementation of the Consolidated Plan. Please revisit our website periodically for updates on the Consolidated Planning process.
