The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires states and local communities to prepare a Consolidated Plan in order to receive federal housing and community development funding. The Consolidated Plan combines into a single document the planning and application requirements for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS funding.
The purpose of the Consolidated Plan is:
- To identify the state's housing and community development needs, priorities, goals, and strategies.
- To stipulate how funds will be allocated to housing and community development organizations and local governments.
Notice of Filing of 2022 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development
Notice is hereby given that the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA) and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) plans to file their 2022 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development (“2022 Action Plan”) with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development on May 14, 2022, contingent on federal funding allocation decisions. In the event that federal funding is delayed, the plan may be submitted to HUD after this date. The draft 2022 Action Plan contains a funding contingency plan.
This document concerns programs that are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development under Title I of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1974 as amended. Annually, the state receives about $64 million for housing and community development funds. This document governs the allocation of those funds among housing and community development activities (e.g., economic development initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and homeownership and rental programs).
The 2022 Action Plan provides information on the housing and community development needs priorities and one year spending plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program, the Home Investment Partnership Program, the National Housing Trust Fund, the Emergency Solutions Grant Program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids Program. The 2022 Action Plan will also combine special allocations from the Recovery Housing Program Grants from 2020 and 2021 to be used for OCRA’s Recovery Housing Program.
OCRA and IHCDA will have the 2022 Action Plan available for public inspection prior to its submission. Members of the public are invited to review the 2022 Action Plan during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., March 7, 2022 through May 13, 2022, at the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, One North Capitol, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The Action Plan will be available online at: in.gov/ocra/cdbg/consolidated-and-action-plans/ or in.gov/ihcda/newsroom/action-plans/.
Information regarding the 2022 Action Plan can be obtained by writing to: Office of Community and Rural Affairs, c/o 2022 Action Plan, One North Capitol, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2027. Additional information may also be obtained via e-mail at SEnz@ihcda.IN.gov or CHudgens@ocra.IN.gov.
Two public hearings will be held to discuss and provide comments on the draft 2022 Action Plan: 10:00 a.m. ET, March 21, 2022 and 5:00 p.m. ET, March 21, 2022. Public hearings will be held via Zoom. Please email julia@rootpolicy.com or call (970) 880-1415 ext. 106 for the Zoom meeting link or call-in number to attend the public hearing. You can access the public hearing by phone or computer.
You can also provide public comments via email to: hello@rootpolicy.com or via mail to: Office of Community and Rural Affairs, c/o 2022 Action Plan, One North Capitol, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2027. If you prefer to provide comments verbally or need assistance, please call 970-880-1415 x106.
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INFORME 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Para ver una versión en español de este anuncio de Aviso de Registro del Informe 2022 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development visite el sitio web www.in.gov/ocra. Para traducciones al español de los documentos mencionados en este anuncio o si prefiere hablar con alguien en español, envíe un correo electrónico a avilia@rootpolicy.com.
Notice of Filing of 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Notice is hereby given that the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA), and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) will file their 2019 CAPER with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) on September 30, 2021
These programs are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) under Title I of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1974 as amended. Annually, the state receives approximately $50 million for housing and community development funds. This document governs the reporting of spending on activities.
The CAPER provides information on the expenditures on activities with regard to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, the Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) Program, and the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF).
The Office of Community & Rural Affairs will have the CAPER available for public inspection prior to its submission. Members of the public are invited to review the CAPER prior to its submission during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., September 15 through September 29, 2021 on OCRA’s and IHCDA’s websites at http://www.in.gov/ocra and http://www.in.gov/ihcda/. Information regarding the CAPER can be obtained by writing to: Office of Community and Rural Affairs, c/o CAPER, One North Capitol, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2027. Additional information may also be obtained via e-mail at CHudgens@ocra.IN.gov or sspergel@ihcda.in.gov.
Persons with disabilities will be provided with assistance respective to the contents of the CAPER in a format that accommodates their needs. For reasonable accommodations, please contact the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs at its toll free number 800.824.2476, or 317.233.3762, during normal business hours or via electronic mail at CHudgens@ocra.IN.gov or sspergel@ihcda.in.gov.
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INFORME 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Para ver una versión en español de este anuncio de Aviso de Registro del Informe CAPER visite el sitio web in.gov/ocra, in.gov.ihcda. Para traducciones al español de los documentos mencionados en este anuncio, escribir al Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, c/o CAPER, One North Capitol, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 o E-mail CHudgens@ocra.IN.gov or sspergel@ihcda.in.gov.
Notice of Filing of 2021 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development- Amendment One
Notice is hereby given that the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority plans to amend their 2021 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development (“2021 Action Plan”) with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
This document concerns programs that are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) under Title I of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1974 as amended. Annually, the state receives about $35 million for housing and community development funds. This document governs the allocation of those funds among housing and community development activities (e.g., economic development initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and homeownership and rental programs).
The 2021 Action Plan provides information on the housing and community development needs priorities and one year spending plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program, the Home Investment Partnership Program, the National Housing Trust Fund, the Emergency Solutions Grant Program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids Program. Amendment One to the 2021 Action Plan reallocates program funding from the Wastewater Drinking Water and Stormwater Improvements programs into Blight Clearance, Public Facilities, and Pilot Programs.
The Office of Community and Rural Affairs will have the 2021 Action Plan Amendment One available for public inspection prior to its submission. Members of the public are invited to review the 2021 Action Plan Amendment One during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, One North Capitol, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The Action Plan will be available online at: www.in.gov/ocra/2369.htm.
Information regarding the 2021 Action Plan Amendment One can be obtained by writing to: Office of Community and Rural Affairs, c/o 2021 Action Plan Amendment One, One North Capitol, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2027. Additional information may also be obtained via e-mail at eogle1@ocra.IN.gov or visit www.in.gov/ocra/2369.htm.
One public hearing will be held to discuss and provide comments on the draft 2021 Action Plan Amendment One at 2:00 PM ET, July 12, 2021. The hearing will be held via Microsoft Teams and can be accessed by clicking here. You can also provide public comments via email to: hello@rootpolicy.com or eogle1@ocra.in.gov, or via mail to: Office of Community and Rural Affairs, c/o 2021 Action Plan Amendment One, One North Capitol, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2027. If you prefer to provide comments verbally or need assistance, please call 970-880-1415 x102.
- View the draft here
- View the recording of the public hearing here
Notice of Filing of 2021 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development
Notice is hereby given that the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority plans to file their 2021 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development (“2021 Action Plan”) with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development on May 14, 2021, contingent on federal funding allocation decisions. If federal funding is delayed, the plan may be submitted to HUD after this date. The draft 2021 Action Plan contains a funding contingency plan.
This document concerns programs that are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development under Title I of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1974 as amended. Annually, the state receives about $35 million for housing and community development funds. This document governs the allocation of those funds among housing and community development activities (e.g., economic development initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and homeownership and rental programs).
The 2021 Action Plan provides information on the housing and community development needs priorities and one year spending plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program, the Home Investment Partnership Program, the National Housing Trust Fund, the Emergency Solutions Grant Program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Program.
The Office of Community and Rural Affairs will have the 2021 Action Plan available for public inspection prior to its submission. Members of the public are invited to review the 2021 Action Plan during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 15 through May 13, 2021, at One North Capitol, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The Action Plan will be available online at in.gov/ocra/2369.htm.
Information regarding the 2021 Action Plan can be obtained by writing to: Office of Community and Rural Affairs, c/o 2021 Action Plan, One North Capitol, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2027. Additional information may also be obtained via e-mail or visit www.in.gov/ocra/2369.htm.
Two public hearings will be held to discuss the draft 2021 Action Plan. Meetings will be held via GoToMeeting. The GoToMeeting application must be downloaded prior to the meeting. Full instructions can be found at this website.
Notice of Filing of 2020 Recovery Housing Action Plan
Notice is hereby given that the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA) plans to file an Action Plan for the Recovery Housing Program with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) on June 30, 2021.
This document concerns programs that are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development under the pilot Recovery Housing Program (RHP), authorized under Section 8071 of the Support for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act. The RHP allows pilot states and the District of Columbia to provide stable, transitional housing for individuals in recovery from a substance-use disorder. The funding covers a period of not more than two years or until the individual secures permanent housing, whichever is earlier.
The RHP Action Plan provides information on the housing priorities and one year spending plan for the RHP and includes the state’s plan for how to distribute RHP funds giving priority to entities with the greatest need and ability to deliver effective assistance in a timely manner.
The Office of Community & Rural Affairs will have the RHP Action Plan available for public inspection prior to its submission. Members of the public are invited to review the RHP Action Plan during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, May 10, 2021 through June 8, 2021, at the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs, One North Capitol, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The RHP Action Plan will be available online here.
Information regarding the RHP Action Plan can be obtained by writing to: Office of Community and Rural Affairs, RHP Action Plan, One North Capitol, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2027. Additional information may also be obtained via e-mail at MWakefield@ocra.IN.gov or here.
A virtual public hearing will be held to discuss the draft RHP Action Plan May 18, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. ET.
The hearing will be held via Microsoft Teams Live. Information on how to attend a Microsoft Teams Live event can be found here.
Public Hearing Login Information:
May 18, 2021 4:00 p.m. ET Click Here to Access the Live Event (https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWRjYWY0NDktNTA0Ni00MDY2LWI5Y2QtM2NhOWI0MTgzZTA4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%222199bfba-a409-4f13-b0c4-18b45933d88d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b2c2c581-aaff-4030-a36b-8d47a4dc4b6d%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d)
Notice of filing 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
Notice is hereby given that the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA), and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) will file their 2019 CAPER with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development on December 21, 2020.
These programs are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development under Title I of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1974 as amended. Annually, the state receives approximately $50 million for housing and community development funds. This document governs the reporting of spending on activities.
The CAPER provides information on the expenditures on activities with regard to the Community Development Block Grant Program, the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, the Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Program, and the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF). CARES Act funds will be reported as expended.
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development
Notice is hereby given that the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, in coordination with the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, plan to file their 2020-2024 Five Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development (“2020 Consolidated Plan”) with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) on May 15, 2020, contingent on federal funding allocation decisions. In the event that federal funding is delayed, the plan may be submitted to HUD after this date. The Draft 2020 Annual Action Plan, a subset of the full Consolidated Plan, contains a funding contingency plan. This Action Plan includes a one year spending plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program, the HOME Investment Partnership Program, the National Housing Trust Fund, the Emergency Solutions Grant Program and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program.
This document relates to programs that are funded through HUD under Title I of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1974 as amended. Annually, Indiana receives approximately $35 million for housing and community development funds. The Consolidated Plan provides guidance for allocation of those funds among housing and community development activities (e.g., economic development initiatives, infrastructure improvements, homeownership and rental programs).
Information regarding the 2020 Consolidated Plan can be obtained by writing to: Office of Community and Rural Affairs, c/o 2020 Consolidated Plan, One North Capitol, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2027. All public comments may be sent to info@ocra.in.gov.
- Download 2020 Consolidated Plan draft here
- Updated 2020 Method of Distribution
- Watch the March 6 webinar - copy of the powerpoint can be found here
If you have any questions, please contact info@ocra.in.gov.
2019 & 2020 Action Plan
Notice of Filing and Public Hearing to Amend the 2019 & 2020 Action Plan
Notice is hereby given that the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) plans to amend the 2019 and 2020 Action Plan to respond to community needs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. These amendments make adjustments to OCRA’s COVID-19 Response program to respond to COVID-19 effects for FY 2019, and continue FY 2019 scoring criteria for Round 1 of 2021 which is part of the FY 2020 allocation.
These documents concern programs that are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) under Title I of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1974 as amended. These amendments establish spending priorities for FY 2019 and FY 2020. The FY 2019 amendment establishes criteria for the distribution of roughly $51 million in community development funds allocated by the CARES Act for the Community Development Block Grant Program. For FY 2020, the amendment makes adjustments to the year’s allocation as it relates to Round 1 of 2021.
These amendments will be discussed as part of the FY 2021 Action Plan virtual public hearings at 10:00 AM ET, March 30, 2021 and 5:00 PM ET, March 30. Meetings will be held via GoToMeeting.
Please email hello@rootpolicy.com to obtain a passcode for the hearing. You can also provide public comments via email to: hello@rootpolicy.com or via mail to: Office of Community and Rural Affairs, c/o 2021 Action Plan, One North Capitol, Suite 600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2027. If you prefer to provide comments verbally or need assistance, please call 970-880-1415 x102.
Questions may be sent to Eric Ogle or Heidi Aggeler.
Here is a draft that includes the changes:
If you have any questions, please contact info@ocra.in.gov.
Previous Consolidated Plan
2015 - 2019 IN Consolidated Plan - includes Sections I, II and III
Citizen Participation Plan, 2015 - 2019
Previous Consolidated and Action Plans
- 2018 State of Indiana Action Plan - click here
- State of Indiana Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report - Program Year 2017
- FY 2017 Action Plan
- 2016 Annual Action Plan (Full plan) - Final - includes Sections I, II and III
- 2014 Action Plan Amendment #1
- 2014 Action Plan
- 2013 CDBG Allocation Plan Amendment #2
- 2012 Consolidated Plan- FINAL
- State of Indiana Section 108 Program Application
- Consolidated Plan Amendment #1 - Section V
- 2011 Consolidated Plan
- CDBG Allocation Plan 2011 Amendment #1
- CDBG Allocation Plan 2010 Amendment #1
- 2010-2014 Strategic Plan and 2010 Action Plan
CDBG-R Substantial Amendment
Spreadsheet related to CDBG-R Substantial Amendment
2008 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Previous CAPER's
- State of Indiana CAPER 2018
- State of Indiana 2016 CAPER
- State of Indiana 2014 CAPER
- State of Indiana 2013 CAPER
- State of Indiana 2012 CAPER
- State of Indiana 2011 CAPER
- State of Indiana 2010 CAPER
- State of Indiana 2009 CAPER
- State of Indiana 2008 CAPER
- State of Indiana 2007 CAPER
- State of Indiana 2006 CAPER
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If you have any questions on the Consolidated Plan or the process, please contact CDBG Program Manager, Matt Wakefield.