Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

Housing and Community Development Director Louise Kauffmann Phone 301-258-6320 Fax 301-948-6326 Email lkauffmann@gaithersburgmd.gov

Beginning in July of 2003, Gaithersburg has received CDBG funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The overall goals of CDBG are to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.

Since becoming a direct recipient of CDBG funding, Gaithersburg has received on average $475,000 each year, although funding has seen significant reductions over the ten-year period.  In FY12, the City was awarded $365,876, its lowest level, representing a 50-percent decrease in funds since its first year award of $549,000.

Every five years, the City is required to submit a comprehensive planning document to HUD.  This Consolidated Plan must address how the City intends – over the five-year period of the Plan – to address the housing and community development needs of its low-income and special needs populations.   For the period July 2013 – June 2018, the Plan is available for review at the following locations:

• City Hall
  31 South Summit Avenue
  Gaithersburg, MD 20877

• Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center
  80-A Bureau Drive
  Gaithersburg, MD  20877

• Casey Community Center
  810 South Frederick Avenue
  Gaithersburg, MD  20877

• City of Gaithersburg Community Services
  1 Wells Avenue
  Gaithersburg, MD 20877

• Quince Orchard Library
  15831 Quince Orchard Road
  Gaithersburg, MD 20878

FY14 funds are proposed to be used to provide zero percent deferred closing cost and down payment assistance loans to first-time homebuyers; assist with the renovation of the Gaithersburg Aquatic Center at Gaithersburg Middle School, upgrade City-owned transitional and permanent supportive housing facilities, and provide rental assistance and eviction prevention funds to low-income tenants within the City.

Upon request, copies will be mailed at no charge by contacting Louise Kauffmann at City Hall at 301-258-6320 or lkauffmann@gaithersburgmd.gov

Comments that are person or in writing by mail, email or fax and received by close of business on May 13 will be considered.  All comments will be summarized and submitted to HUD with the Plan. 

• 2013 - 2018 Draft Consolidated Plan (PDF format)

Documents and Forms
	MPDU Program Application (107k)
	MPDU Program Application (Spanish) (100k)