Public Notice and Public Comment Period

Hamilton County Planning and Development Department Public Notice and Public Comment Period Hamilton County is initiating a minimum 30-day public comment period beginning March 18, 2026, for a substantial amendment to Hamilton County’s Program Year (PY) 2025 HUD Annual Action Plan. An amendment to the PY 2025 Annual Action Plan covers programs and services provided by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).  According to the County’s HUD Citizen Participation Plan a substantial amendment is required when: An activity not previously included in a consolidated plan or annual action plan is added; A project’s budget is increased or decreased by 25% or more at one time; or The location of an activity changes. The following project changes meet the above criteria: Reduce funding for the PY 2025 LISC Revive & Thrive Program in the amount of $300,000 due to decreased project costs. Increase funding for the Economic Impact Program in the amount of $166,667 to support additional catalytic projects. Add a new PY 2025 project to fund microenterprise assistance by providing funds in the amount of $166,666 to the new Microenterprise Assistance Program. Add a new PY 2025 project to fund a project in Colerain Township that was formerly planned for PY 2026, which includes PY 2025 funds totaling $100,000 to fund the Residential Rehabilitation project. The  PY 2025 Action Plan Substantial Amendment will be available for public review and comment on the County’s website at https://www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/government/departments/planning_and_development/community_development/bids.php.  This information will also be available at the Hamilton County Planning + Development Department, Todd B. Portune Center for County Government, 138 E. Court Street, Rm 1002, Cincinnati, OH 45202 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Copies may also be mailed or e-mailed upon request by contacting the Hamilton County Planning + Development Department at (513) 946-8234. Any individual, group, or agency wishing to comment on the Substantial Amendment to the PY 2025 HUD Annual Action Plan may submit comments to Hamilton County’s Planning + Development Department, Todd B. Portune Center for County Government,138 E. Court Street, Rm 1002, Cincinnati, OH 45202 or by e-mail to angela.rahman@hamiltoncountyohio.gov. A public hearing will be held April 9, 2026, at 1PM in Room 605 of the County Admin Building, 138 E. Court St, Cincinnati, OH 45202. All comments received by April 18, 2026, will be considered by Hamilton County before County Commissioners adopt the Substantial Amendment to the PY 2025 HUD Annual Action Plan. Written comments should specify which notice they are addressing.