Urban Programs

The Urban Programs is a sub-division of the Community Development Division. 

FY2021 CDBG APPLICATION: The Human Affairs Committee will begin reviewing applications no sooner than their meeting scheduled February 10, 2020 and continue monthly until approximately late April. 

Public Hearing: A public hearing is also scheduled for February 10, 2020 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium, to obtain community perspectives on needs and priorities.  The City is developing a new 5-year Consolidated Plan along side the 1st year Action Plan (FY21).  In addition to the public hearing, outreach includes stakeholder meetings, surveys and accepting written comments.

Mission


Our mission is to:
  • Help identify community needs to improve the quality of life for lower-income families and individuals
  • Collaborate with community groups, faith-based organizations, developers and investors
  • Obtain and administer federal, state, local and private resources to address community needs
  • Evaluate program outcomes, impact to the community and effectiveness of the grants
  • Promote Fair and Equal Housing
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Matters Overseen by Nashua’s Urban Programs Department


The City of Nashua is an entitlement community. Meaning we receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) each year. These funds are based on a formula and announced each year by HUD. In order to receive these funds, the City of Nashua must prepare a "Consolidated Plan" for approval by HUD at least every five years and an Annual Action Plan for each of those five years.

Consolidated Plan


The Consolidated Plan is a five-year strategic plan that provides a course of action for building livable communities throughout the City. The Plan describes the City’s goals and objectives to address priority needs related to affordable housing, homelessness, non-homeless special needs populations and community development, which includes economic development, revitalization, community infrastructure, and public services.

Click here for a PDF copy of the City's current Consolidated Plan (Including the FY17 Action Plan