The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a federal housing and community development program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Encinitas is an entitlement jurisdiction, which means the City receives a CDBG grant annually to assist with housing and community development activities.

FY 2021-22 Annual Action Plan Available for Review and Comment
March 26, 2021 – April 26, 2021

On March 24, 2021, the Encinitas City Council authorized funding recommendations to be included in the draft FY 2021-22 Action Plan. For questions and to provide comments, please contact Nicole Piano-Jones, Management Analyst at [email protected]. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, City facilities remain closed to the public for in-person business.

City of Encinitas Program Guidance and Links 

Policies and Procedures for the CDBG Program
Citizen and Community Participation Plan for the CDBG Program  
Limited English Proficiency Plan  
HUD CDBG Program   

Fair Housing - As part of their CDBG program, the City of Encinitas must affirmatively further fair housing and promote equal access to housing. Please visit the City’s Fair Housing Page for more information about Fair Housing issues, rights, education, and services.  

HUD Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity  
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing  

Section 3 - The City also must make a good faith effort to ensure that employment, training, and contracting opportunities for lower-income residents are available for certain types of CDBG funded projects.  

City of Encinitas Bids and RFPs 
HUD Section 3 Business Registry  
HUD Section 3 Website  
Section 3 FAQ (Updated March 25, 2021)

CDBG Staff Contact:  
Nicole Piano-Jones, Management Analyst 
(760) 943-2237  
[email protected] 

Reports 

Consolidated Plan – Five Year Planning Document to Identify Priority Needs and Goals  

  • FY 2020-25 – Approved by the City Council on April 22, 2020 
  • FY 2015-20 – Approved by the City Council on April 22, 2015 

Annual Action Plan – Annual Funding Plan Consistent with Consolidated Plan  

Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report –Annual Accomplishments and Expenditures  

  • FY2019-20 - Approved by the City Council on October 28, 2020.
  • FY 2018-19 – Approved by the City Council on September 18, 2019