PUBLIC NOTICE
CONSOLIDATED PLAN (2026–2030) AND PROGRAM YEAR 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Public Input Meeting and Comment Period
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Charlotte County will hold a public input meeting and open a public comment period to receive citizen input for the development of the 2026–2030 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) and the Program Year (PY) 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Charlotte County is a new entitlement recipient of federal formula funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the CDBG program. CDBG funds may be used to support eligible activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons, including housing, public services, public facilities and infrastructure improvements, neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and other eligible community development activities.
Purpose of the Plans
The 2026–2030 ConPlan is Charlotte County’s five-year strategic planning document that identifies countywide community development needs and establishes priorities and goals related to housing, public services, public facilities and infrastructure, economic development, and other community development needs. The Plan guides how federal CDBG funds will be used over the five-year period to address identified needs and improve quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents.
The Program Year 2026 AAP is the first annual implementation document under the ConPlan and describes the specific projects, activities, and funding priorities proposed for the County’s initial year as a CDBG entitlement community.
Because Charlotte County is a new entitlement community, the final CDBG funding allocation has not yet been determined. Estimated funding levels, proposed activities, and budget information will be included in the draft Plans when they are released for public review and comment.
The County’s PY 2026 program year is anticipated to run from Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027.
Public Comment Period
Charlotte County welcomes and encourages public comment on community needs, priorities, and potential uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the development of the 2026–2030 ConPlan and Program Year 2026 AAP.
A public input meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on April 22, 2026, at the Family Services Center, 21500 Gibralter Drive, Port Charlotte, FL 33952.
Comments may be provided in person at the public input meeting, submitted in writing, or through an online survey available at the following link: https://www.research.net/r/CharlotteCounty-Community. All comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. on April 29, 2026.
Written comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
- Email: CDBG@charlottecountyfl.gov
- Phone: 941-833-6500
- Mail or Walk-In: Charlotte County Human Services, 21500 Gibralter Drive, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Equal Opportunity & Fair Housing: Charlotte County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or familial status. The County supports fair housing and makes all programs accessible to low- and moderate-income residents.
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate on the basis of disability. This nondiscrimination policy includes access to and participation in meetings, programs, and activities. FM Sound Enhancement Units for the Hearing Impaired are available at the Front Security Desk, Building A of the Murdock Administration Complex. Anyone needing other reasonable accommodation or auxiliary aids and services should contact our office at 941.743.1381, TDD/TTY 941.743.1234, or by email to David.Lyles@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.