The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant Program is to develop and revitalize communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, expanding economic opportunities and human services for persons of low and moderate income.

The Community Development Department is responsible for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds. These Funds are provided to the City of Odessa by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of its efforts to assist cities in revitalizing their communities and to assist low income citizens. CDBG funds have been utilized since 1975 to accomplish street improvements, park improvements, community centers, educational services, health services, housing repair assistance, homebuyer assistance, Tenant Based Rental Assistance, code enforcement and demolition. Click on the links below to learn more about the Community Development Department and the programs it has to offer.

Public Notices / Announcements Notice of Final Public Hearing for the 2008 Allocation of Funds     Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2008 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application     Friday, January 18, 2008 Notice of Public Hearings for February 2008     Friday, January 18, 2008 2007 Consolidated Action Plan Final - Community Development     Friday, July 20, 2007 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan     Tuesday, January 23, 2007 Homebuyer Assistance for an Existing Home     Friday, August 25, 2006 Homebuyer Assistance for a New Home     Friday, August 25, 2006

Community Development

119 W 4^th Street
Suite 104

Odessa, TX 79761

Phone: (432) 335-4820

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