The City of Montgomery is set to receive substantial federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over the next five years.
These funds, provided based on the city’s population, demographics and funding availability, will support vital community programs aimed at benefiting low- to moderate-income households and special populations, such as the elderly, the homeless and victims of abuse.
For the upcoming Program Year (PY), which runs annually from May 1 to April 30, the City of Montgomery expects to receive the following:
- Approximately $1.7 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding
- Approximately $852,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) funding
- Approximately $146,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding
These federal funds will be directed toward a variety of important initiatives, including affordable housing, economic and workforce development, community facilities, neighborhood revitalization and support services for homeless individuals and families.
Public Survey and Meetings:
To ensure these funds are used in ways that best meet the community’s needs, the City of Montgomery is inviting residents to participate in a public survey and attend a series of public meetings. The survey will collect feedback from residents about how these federal funds should be allocated. All responses are confidential, and participation is voluntary. The survey is open to Montgomery residents from Sept. 23 through Oct. 21. Only one survey submission per person is permitted.
In addition, the city will hold a series of public meetings across various districts to gather input from citizens, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders regarding housing and community development needs. Feedback from these meetings and the survey will inform the development of the City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, which will be submitted to HUD in mid-2025.
Public Meeting Schedule:
| District | Date/Time | Location |
| District 3 | Sep. 23 5:30-6:30 PM | Downtown Library 245 High St. |
| District 2 | Sep. 24 5:00-5:45 PM | Coliseum Library 840 Coliseum Blvd |
| District 8 | Sep. 26 5:00-5:45 PM | E.L. Lowder Library 2590 Bell Rd. |
| District 1 | Sep. 30 5:30-6:30 PM | Goodwyn Community Center 205 Perry Hill Rd. |
| District 4 | Oct. 1 5:30-6:30 PM | Gateway Park 3800 Davenport Dr. |
| District 9 | Oct. 3 5:30-6:30 PM | MMFA 1 Museum Drive |
| District 7 | Oct. 7 5:00-5:45 PM | Rosa Parks Ave. Library 1276 Rosa L. Parks Ave. |
| District 5 | Oct. 8 5:30-6:30 PM | Fire Station 9 3003 E. South Blvd. |
| District 6 | Oct. 10 5:00-5:45 PM | Governors Square Library 2885-B E. South Blvd. |
The city says these public meetings will serve as a platform for residents to voice their opinions and help shape the future of housing and community development within Montgomery.
All feedback gathered will contribute to the creation of a five-year Consolidated Plan, which will be available for public review starting in early 2025.
For more information, please contact the City of Montgomery’s Community Development Division at 334-625-3730.
Those requiring special assistance due to a disability or need language translation services, please call the city's office at least five days in advance for accommodations.
