FY 2026 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing Notice

Overview

The City of Altoona, Pennsylvania, has issued a notice regarding the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan. This document outlines the public display period, details regarding a public hearing, and information on federal funding allocations for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership funds.

Public Display Period

Draft plans are available for public review for a period of 30 days.

• Start Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
• End Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 (Close of business)
• Physical Locations:
  • Altoona Housing Authority, 2700 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
  • Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 5th Avenue
  • City Hall (City Clerk’s Office and Community Development Department), 1301 12th Street
• Online: https://www. altoonapa. gov
• Electronic Copies: Available upon request by emailing planning@altoonapa. gov

Public Hearing Details

A public hearing will be held to present the draft plan and discuss fund usage.

• Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
• Time: 5:00 p. m.
• Location: City of Altoona Training Facility and Council Chambers, 1320 Washington Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
• Live Stream: Available on Altoona Public Access Channel 14 and the City of Altoona’s YouTube channel.
• Special Accommodations: Residents requiring assistance should contact Ms. Diana White at (814) 949-2477 or 711 for TTY/TDD.

Funding and Financials

The City is utilizing federal funds to support community development. The specific amounts allocated for FY 2026 are:

• CDBG Funds: $1,515,627. 00
• CDBG Program Income: $80,000
• HOME Investment Partnership Funds: $290,874. 28

CDBG Percentages:

• Low and Moderate-Income Percentage: 100% (70% Minimum)
• Administrative Percentage: 20. 00% (20% Cap)
• Public Service Percentage: 11. 86% (15% Cap)
• Slum and Blight / Urgent Need: 0%

HOME Percentages:

• CHDO Set-Aside: 44. 69% (15% Minimum)
• Administrative Percentage: 10. 00% (10% Cap)

Submission Timeline

• Council Meeting: The plan will be submitted to City Council for authorization on Monday, June 8, 2026.
• HUD Submission Deadline: The City must submit the documents to HUD no later than Friday, June 19, 2026.

Contact Information

Comments (written or oral) may be directed to Ms. Diana White, Deputy Director/CDBG Manager, through the following methods:

• Phone: (814) 949-2477
• TTY/TDD: 711
• Email: planning@altoonapa. gov
• In Person/Mail: 1301 12th Street, Suite 400, Altoona, PA 16601

Additional Information

• CHDO: The City has one designated Community Housing Development Organization: Improved Dwellings of Altoona Community Development Corporation (IDA-CDC).
• Displacement Policy: The City utilizes policies to minimize displacement and is responsible for replacing any low- or moderate-income housing units demolished or converted as a result of CDBG funds.
• Publication: This notice was published on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.