HUD Grants

Proposed Allocation FY12 CDBG Funding

Recommendations are based on federal funding and are subject to change.

Williamson County has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding allocation of $1,107,839 to successfully support community development and affordable housing efforts for low and moderate-income areas throughout the County. On April 24, 2012, Williamson County Commissioner’s Court approved the proposed allocation of these funds and approved alternate projects for funding that may become available do to cost savings, slowdowns in a project or the inability of a project to be completed. Please note that alternate projects will be listed in no particular order and will list the maximum amount of funding that could potentially be allocated.
In accordance with HUD regulations, the County encourages public participation to review and comment on the proposed projects; individual comments and responses will be included in the planning document.

Send Comments to:
Williamson County
Attn: Judge Dan Gattis
710 Main Street, Ste 101
Georgetown, TX 78626

The document can be reviewed May 3, 2012 through June 1, 2012 at the following locations:
Williamson County Courthouse and Website at www.wilco.org

Georgetown Housing Authority
Jarrell City Hall
Granger City Hall
Granger Housing Authority
Thrall City Hall
Taylor City Hall
Taylor Housing Authority
Cedar Park City Hall
Georgetown City Hall
Leander City Hall
Liberty Hill City Hall
Weir City Hall

The County Commissioners will review and consider all comments regarding the proposed allocation and FY2012 Action Plan. Approval of the complete CDBG Action Plan will be requested from the Commissioner’s Court followed by a second 30 day review and comment period.

A public hearing will be held by the Williamson County CDBG office on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 5:30pm at the Williamson County Courthouse located at 710 Main Street, Georgetown, TX 78626. Please use the 8th Street entrance. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain comments regarding the FY12 CDBG proposed allocations. Comments and concerns will be considered in the development of the 2012 CDBG Action Plan, which describes how funds will be utilized.

Questions regarding the CDBG program can be directed to Sally Bardwell, Williamson County Grants Coordinator, at 512-943-3757 or sbardwell@wilco.org.

Program Guidelines

FY12 CDBG Allocation Recommendation for Public Comment

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice

The Urban County of Williamson County has prepared an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice to satisfy the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. This act requires that any community receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds affirmatively further fair housing. As a result, the Urban County is charged with the responsibility of conducting its CDBG programs in compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act. The responsibility of compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act extends to nonprofit organizations and other entities, including local units of government which receive federal funds through Williamson County.

Sally Bardwell, Williamson County Grants Coordinator
sbardwell@wilco.org
512-943-3757

Below is the draft report as presented to the Commissioners Court on May 1, 2012.

Williamson County Analysis of Impediments