HUD Consolidated Plan

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Each year, the City of Evanston receives approximately $2 million in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as an entitlement community of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

PURPOSE

Evanston uses its CDBG funds to further its community development objectives, focusing on low- and moderate-income individuals, families and neighborhoods to:

Provide decent housing
Provide a suitable living environment
Expand economic opportunities

The Housing & Community Development Committee oversees the CDBG program and provides recommendations to the City Council on the use and appropriation of CDBG funds. Citizen involvement in the planning and use of CDBG funds is encouraged and all meetings relating to the City’s CDBG program are open to the public. For meeting times and room numbers, please refer to the City calendar of events.

607 Lake Street: Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds Combined Notice

The City of Evanston performed the environmental review and determined that the project will not significantly impact the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR).

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Evanston, Housing and Grants Division, 909 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201, or to jwingader@cityofevanston.org. All comments received by Friday, August 15, 2025, will be considered by the City of Evanston prior to authorizing submission of a Request for Release of Funds. Comments should specify which notice they are addressing.

1566 Oak Avenue: Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds Combined Notice

The City of Evanston performed the environmental review and determined that the project will not significantly impact the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR).

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Evanston, Housing and Grants Division, 909 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201, or to aelizarraga@cityofevanston.org. All comments received by 5 pm Central Time on April 7, 2025, will be considered by the City of Evanston prior to authorizing submission of a Request for Release of Funds. Comments should specify which notice they are addressing.

Citizen Participation Plan

The City of Evanston's Citizen Participation Plan was approved by City Council on Monday, July 14, 2025. The City of Evanston’s Public Participation Plan (CPP) outlines the policies and procedures the City has developed to encourage Evanston residents and stakeholders to participate in the development of the City’s Consolidated Plans, annual Action Plans, and CAPERs, as well as any substantial amendments to the Consolidated Plan or Action Plans.

This amendment include updated language to clarify the process of a substantial amendment approval. It also reflects updated rules related to the declaration of state of emergency and remote public participation during a state of emergency, removes mentions of CARES Act specific regulations and requirements, clarifies the funding by goal thresholds for planning and administration as it relates to the trigger of a substantial amendment, and reflect updated information related to the committee approval process, notification and availability of information, all of which were included in the original December 2024 draft version.

Substantial Amendment to the DRAFT 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan

Evanston City Council approved the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Action Plan on Monday, July 14, 2025.

The plans identify and prioritize housing, community, and economic development needs and strategies, focusing primarily on the needs of low- and moderate-income residents. The plans will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the funding process for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs. The goals of the plans are to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. The 2025 Action Plan outlines how the City will use grant funds from HUD in 2025. Both plans have been updated to include final 2025 grant awards from HUD including ESG funds which were not included in the original draft and triggers a substantial amendment.

For more information about the draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and draft 2025 Action Plan and/or HCDC meeting, email housing@cityofevanston.org or call/text 847-448-4311; in Evanston simply dial 3-1-1.

Prior Year Documents

2020 - 2024 Consolidated Plan

2015 - 2019 Consolidated Plan

2010 - 2014 Consolidated Plan

Related Maps

CDBG-R Reporting

2012

2011

2010

Other CDBG related Publications

CDBG-R Plan Amendment
Evanston CDBG-R Plan (Substantial Amendment to 2008 Action Plan)
2009 NSP2 Application

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