NORTH ALABAMA – The State of Alabama is looking for your input for the next round of Community Development Block Grants. Take the short survey below and let your voice be heard.
Here is how ADECA explains what you can do to make a difference:
“Have you noticed an unmet community-development need in your town or city or have you observed any barriers to fair and equal access to housing? The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs wants to hear from you via two short online surveys.
The community needs survey gives residents and community leaders a chance to indicate specific needs within
“By taking just 10 minutes of your time, you can help us tailor these programs to more effectively address the needs of Alabama communities,” ADECA Director Jim Byard Jr. said.
their communities that might be addressed by Community Development Block Grant funding that the state awards each year. Communities apply for these grants to fund a wide variety of projects including water and sewer service extensions and repairs, road repairs, parks and community center development and infrastructure upgrades to expand businesses and create jobs. The survey results will be included in an updated five-year consolidated plan covering several federally funded community-assistance programs administered in Alabama by ADECA
The Fair Housing Survey will help identify barriers and policies that may prevent fair and equal access to properties for rent or for sale. ADECA provides educational outreach to help managers of apartments and rental housing units and prospective renters to understand the basic provisions of the Fair Housing Act. The survey results will be included in a statewide “Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice” study required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The deadline for completion of these surveys is July 10. Please see the “Community Surveys” section at www.adeca.alabama.gov or use the direct links to the surveys below:
Community Needs Survey: http://go.usa.gov/9aDB
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Survey: http://go.usa.gov/9aj9
