Council will hold May 5 public hearing on annual action plans

VANCOUVER – All comments are welcomed and encouraged regarding the draft 2026 Clark County Annual Action Plan and substantial amendment to the 2025 Annual Action Plan.

The draft 2026 Annual Action Plan outlines the proposed activities to support the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/cdbg-and-home-documents.

The substantial amendment to the 2025 Annual Action Plan outlines how Clark County proposes to reallocate CDBG funds.

In accordance with Consolidated Plan requirements at 24 CFR Part 91 Subpart B and the county’s Citizen Participation Plan, draft Annual Action Plans and changes to the Annual Action Plan through a Substantial Amendment are advertised to provide opportunity for public comment.

The Clark County Council will hold a Public Hearing at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Information about how to access this meeting is available at https://clark.wa.gov/councilors/council-meeting-information.

Comments about the proposed changes may be submitted by email to Nooreen.Ebraim@clark.wa.gov or by calling 564.397.7834.

Comments will be accepted through Monday, May 11, 2026.

Program Year 2026 proposed activities:

Battle Ground Healthcare – Dental Services. Provide dental services to low-income individuals. $98,831 of PY2026 CDBG funds.

Lutheran Community Services Northwest – Health Services. Provide health system navigation to low-income individuals. $75,000 of PY2026 CDBG funds.

City of Battle Ground – N Parkway Avenue Sidewalks. Installation of sidewalks between N 25th St. and N Onsdorff Blvd. in Battle Ground where gaps exist. $303,000 of reprogrammed CDBG funds and program income.

Support for Early Learning and Families (SELF) – Childcare Business Assistance. Business assistance and educational resources for microenterprise childcare businesses. $76,500 of PY2026 CDBG funds.

Upwards Care – Childcare Business Assistance. Business assistance and educational resources for microenterprise childcare businesses. $105,500 of PY2026 CDBG funds.

Fourth Plain Forward –Business Assistance. Business assistance and educational resources for microenterprise owners. $282,455 of PY2026 CDBG funds.

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Latinx Business Assistance. Technical business assistance provided by a bilingual staff to Latino microenterprise owners. Up to $133,500 of PY2026 CDBG funds.

Proud Ground – Homebuyer Assistance. Homebuyer assistance for three first-time homebuyers using a community land trust model to keep the homes permanently affordable. $127,687 of PY2026 CDBG funds, $4,267 of CDBG program income, and $120,268 of HOME reprogrammed funds.

Clark County – Housing Preservation Program. Provide essential housing repairs to low-income homeowners to maintain their existing housing safely and affordably. $216,662 of PY2026 CDBG and $183,338 of HOME reprogrammed and program income.

Columbia Non-Profit Housing – River and Main. New construction of a 40-unit fully affordable housing complex serving low-income seniors ages 62 and older in Washougal. $400,000 of HOME reprogrammed funds.

Foundation for the Challenged – FFC Homes XV. Acquisition and renovation of two homes to be used as housing for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are low-income. $203,000 of PY 2026 HOME funds.

Janus Youth Programs – The Nest TBRA program. Tenant-based rental assistance program assisting homeless youth ages 18-25 by providing case management and rent and utility payments. $227,300 of reprogrammed HOME funds and $60,000 of PY2026 CDBG funds.

Share – Affordable Housing & Stability Program TBRA program. Tenant-based rental assistance program assisting individuals and families by providing case management and rent and utility payments. $214,367 of PY2026 HOME funds, $17,903 of reprogrammed HOME funds and $69,230 of PY2026 CDBG funds.

Program Year 2026 contingency activities:

The following applications were selected as contingency projects in the event any of the awarded applications cannot move forward.

Greater Vancouver Chamber – Business assistance. Business assistance and educational resources for microenterprise owners. Up to $75,000 of CDBG funds.

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity – Homebuyer Assistance. Homebuyer assistance for six first-time homebuyers using a community land trust model to keep the homes permanently affordable. Up to $300,000 of HOME funds.

Substantial Amendment to Program Year 2025 activities:

Canceled Project: Funding allocated to Clark County – 701 E Main St. Building Improvements project has been rescinded. Returned $201,500 of PY2025 funds.

New Funding: City of Battle Ground – N Parkway Avenue Sidewalks. Installation of sidewalks between N 25th St. and N Onsdorff Blvd. in Battle Ground where gaps exist. $201,500 of PY2025 funds.

Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.