CITY OF RICHLAND Public Hearing Regarding Use of 2027 Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Funds and CDBG Application Announcement The City of Richland anticipates receiving approximately $291,000 in CDBG and $645,000 in HOME funds for program year 2027 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing on the following date and time: Monday, September 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM Richland City Council Chambers 625 Swift Blvd., Richland, WA 99352 The purpose of the hearing is to provide citizens the opportunity to comment on community and housing needs of low- and moderate-income individuals. The City of Richland 2027 CDBG application will be available on September 1, 2026. Applications must address a priority need identified in the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, be an eligible activity under 24 CFR 570 and meet a national objective as outlined in the application. To receive additional information, an application or technical assistance contact Toni Lehman, CDBG/HOME Administrator at 509.942.7580 or tlehman@richlandwa.gov. The application will be available at: www.richlandwa.gov/cdbg DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: September 30, 2026, 5:00 pm. The Council Chambers is fully accessible. If you need special accommodations, please contact Toni Lehman, 509.942.7580 or tlehman@richlandwa.gov at least 72 hours before the hearing date.