FY26-FY30 Consolidated Plan Now Underway

The Division is currently working on a draft Consolidated Plan which will provide a guide and strategy for the future use of Newton's FY26-FY30 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) HOME Investments Partnerships Program (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) federal grant funds.

The Housing and Community Development Division is holding in person and virtual meetings throughout the month of October to gather public input on the housing and human services needs in the community in order to develop strategies for the use of these federal funds over the next five years. 

Input can be provided in one of three ways:

1) Complete our online survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ConPlan_2026-2030

2) Join us at an upcoming meeting: 

• Wednesday, October 23, from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at the John M Barry Boys and Girls Club, 675 Watertown Street, for an in person meeting and discussion.
• Sunday, October 20, from 11:00am - 4:00pm at our table at Newton's Harvest Fest, Newton Centre triangle
• Wednesday, October 30, beginning at 7:00p.m. for a virtual meeting on the Consolidated Plan. The meeting can be accessed via zoom at https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/85339865224 or +13092053325,,85339865224#  

FY25 Annual Action Plan (AAP) 

FY25 AAP DRAFT Plan & Public Hearing

Click here to download the DRAFT FY25 Annual Action Plan.

The City of Newton and the WestMetro HOME Consortium, consisting of twelve other member communities (the Towns of Bedford, Belmont, Brookline, Concord, Lexington, Natick, Needham, Sudbury, and Wayland and the Cities of Framingham, Waltham, and Watertown), are holding a public hearing regarding the FY25 Annual Action Plan (AAP), as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The FY25 AAP describes the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funded projects that will be undertaken over the course of the upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025) as part of the goals and strategies outlined in the FY21-25 Consolidated Plan. The purpose of the public hearing on the FY25 AAP is to solicit feedback and ensure grant funds are effectively spent to assist low- and moderate-income residents.

HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

About the Housing & Community Development Division

The mission of the Newton Housing & Community Development Division is to maintain the City's economic diversity through:

• The production and preservation of affordable housing and housing rehabilitation;
• The provision of human services for low- and moderate-income residents;
• The provision of homelessness prevention and support services; and
• The removal of architectural barriers for people with disabilities

To accomplish this mission, the City uses funds from three annual grants, totaling approximately $3.5 million, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): CDBG, HOME, and ESG.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

CDBG is designed to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons.

The City of Newton's CDBG funds are allocated among four categories:

• Affordable Housing
• Human Services
• Architectural Access

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)

HOME was created to expand and improve the supply of decent, safe and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income persons.

As the lead entity for the WestMetro HOME Consortium, the City of Newton receives and administers HOME funds for the City and twelve other member communities - the Towns of Bedford, Belmont, Brookline, Concord, Lexington, Natick, Needham, Sudbury, Watertown, and Wayland, and the Cities of Framingham and Waltham.

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

The ESG program is targeted at improving the lives and safety of persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The program is designed to serve the region's most vulnerable population by providing funds to:

• Improve the quality and number of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families;
• Help operate these shelters;
• Provide essential services to shelter residents;
• Rapidly rehouse homeless individuals and families; and
• Prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless

More information about the types of programs funded with the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs can be found by selecting the various program links above.

2024 HUD Income Limits

The City uses several plans and reports to describe the goals, progress and accomplishments of the Housing and Community Development Program.

• Click here to download the FY23 Annual Action Plan 
• "Housing Snapshot" Memo, January 11, 2022
• Fair Housing Policy
• Consolidated Plan, FY2021 - FY2025
• Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, FY2021 - FY2025
• Citizen Participation Plan (revised 5/4/20)

For questions regarding the Newton Housing & Community Development Division, please contact Lara Kritzer, Director of Housing & Community Development at lkritzer@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1144. For office locations, hours, and staff, please visit the Housing and Community Development Division staff directory.

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