Office of Financial Services
Frequently Asked Questions - Community Development

What is the Consolidated Plan?

The Consolidated Plan consist of (4) four grants that the City of Dallas receives from HUD:

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
• Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG)
• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)

How is the allocation for the Consolidated Plan Budget determined?

On an annual basis, funds are received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  HUD determines the amount of each entitlement grant by a statutory dual formula which uses several objective measures of community needs, including the extent of poverty, population, housing overcrowding, age of housing and population growth lag in relationship to other metropolitan areas.

What is the Community Development Commission?

The Community Development Commission is a 15-member advisory board made up of representatives from each of the 14 city council districts and the Mayor at Large.  The Commission meets the 1st Thursday of each month (except the month of July) at Dallas City Hall in Room 6ES at 6:00 p.m.

CDC Monthly Meeting Agenda’s

Where can I get a copy of the 5-Year Strategic Plan?

Information about the 5-Year Strategic Plan can be found online (Adobe PDF).

Bound copies are available for viewing and/or photocopying in the Dallas Public Libraries.  You may also request a copy from the Office of Community Development:  (214) 670-4557.

Where can I get a copy of the Action Plan Budget?

Information about the Action Plan Budget (Adobe PDF) can be found online.

Bound copies are available for viewing and/or photocopying in the Dallas Public Libraries.  You may also request a copy from the Office of Community Development:  (214) 670-4557.

Where can I get a copy of the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)?

Please contact the Office of Community Development for Information regarding the CAPER, (214) 670-4557.

What are the Community Development Block Grant Eligible Census Tracts?

Census Tract  Map (Adobe PDF)

What are the HUD income limits for the City of Dallas?

HUD Income Limits for Dallas (Adobe PDF)

How do I obtain a (HUD form 2991) Certificate of Consistency with the City of Dallas Consolidated Plan?

You can obtain the Certificate of Consistency form from the HUD web site in Adobe PDF format or contact the Office of Community Development at (214) 670-5484.

How do I apply for a grant to start-up or expand a small business?

Contact the Office of Economic Development online or call (214) 670-1685.

How do I apply for homeowner assistance or home repairs?

Contact the City of Dallas Housing Department online or call (214) 670-5988.

What Health & Human Service programs are available with these grants?

Contact the Housing/Community Services online.

Do you have to live in the City of Dallas to receive assistance?

Yes, you must be a resident of the City of Dallas to qualify for assistance.  As a vendor, the cliental you serve must be residents of the City of Dallas.

If you live in Dallas county you may contact Dallas County for some services. Participating Cities are: Duncanville, Cedar Hill, Glenn Heights, Seagoville, Farmers Branch, Combine, Lancaster, Cockrell Hill, Hutchins, Coppell, University Park, Sachse, Balch Springs, Wilmer and Highland Park.

How do I register as a vendor with the City of Dallas?

Register as a vendor on-line at bids.dallascityhall.org, or contact the Office of Business Development and Procurement Services at (214) 670-3326.

How do I apply for a 501 (c) (3) (IRS Tax Exemption Status)?

Please refer to the Internal Revenue Services Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits web page on their website.