Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Commerce City receives federal funding for community projects that benefit low to moderate income residents through the CDBG program. The CDBG program aims to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for Commerce City residents.
As of Wednesday, May 7, the CDBG Office is located at 7190 Colorado Blvd. on the sixth floor. Our last day offering services at the Civic Center is Wednesday, April 30. Staff will be available May 1–6 via phone and email. Learn more
Community & Fair Housing Survey
The Adams County Consortium in partnership with Consortium members (Commerce City, Thornton, and Westminster) is conducting a citizen needs assessment survey in relation to the development of county and city 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
2021-2025 Consolidated Plan
2021-2025 Consolidated Plan(PDF, 2MB) - updated 7/12/2021
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Amendment (PDF, 6MB)
CDBG Funded Programs
Home Repair Programs for Homeowners
Income-qualified Commerce City homeowners may be eligible for one or more Home Repair Programs (HRPs), as part of the city’s CDBG program. Currently, there are two HRPs available for homeowners:
- Minor Home Repair Program – minor home repairs.
- Paint-A-Thon Program – exterior painting for seniors and homeowners with disabilities
The city accepts applications year-round until the funding is completely utilized. Home repair projects are completed on a first come, first served basis.
Learn about HRPs eligibility requirements and download the application
Funding for Nonprofits
Each year, the CDBG program accepts applications from nonprofits for activities/projects that benefit low to moderate-income residents in Commerce City.
CDBG Funding Workshop
The CDBG program accepts applications from nonprofits for activities and projects that benefit low to moderate-income residents in Commerce City. The 2025 workshop has already taken place but is available via YouTube below. For questions, contact George Lewis at glewis@c3gov.com.
Annual Action Plans, Consolidated Plans and Reports
Plans:
Reports:
Program Background
Dating back to 1974, CDBG is one of the longest-running community development programs administered by HUD. This flexible program provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique needs serving at least one of three objectives:
- Benefit low and moderate income persons
- Prevent/eliminate slums or blight
- Meet an urgent need to eliminate a threat to health and welfare
HUD determines the amount of each grant using a formula comprised of several measures of community need, including the extent of poverty, population, housing overcrowding, age of housing and population growth lag in relationship to other metropolitan areas.
Fair Housing and Discrimination
If you feel you have been a victim of housing discrimination, a number of agencies are available to help you. This list of resources(PDF, 46KB) can help you learn more about the law, understand your rights and/or file a fair housing complaint.
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