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CDBG-DR Program

Part of the Office of the Director of Finance

About

In 2021, the remnants of Hurricane Ida hit Philadelphia. This resulted in major property damage and extensive flooding.

After disasters like this, Congress may choose to allocate special funding to help communities recover. This is done through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) oversees this program.

HUD has allocated over $163 million to support Philadelphia’s recovery and mitigation efforts. The City can choose how to spend our CDBG-DR funding, but we must:

  • Spend all of our CDBG-DR funds within Philadelphia.
  • Fund projects that directly benefit low- and moderate-income residents, or that primarily serve these residents.
  • Use at least 15% of our recovery funds for mitigation projects.

For official updates and announcements related to the CDBG-DR program, including Action Plan Amendments, visit the Division of Housing and Community Development's legal notices page. This link includes information about an ongoing 30-day public comment period for the first proposed Action Plan Amendment. The public comment period ends on December 16, 2024.

Connect

Address
1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email cdbg-dr@phila.gov

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Resources

Action plan and related documents
Explore key documents related to the program, including our CDBG-DR Action Plan.
Program documents
Learn about the four main CDBG-DR program areas: housing, planning, infrastructure, and economic revitalization.
Procurement
Find important procurement documentation for CDBG-DR projects.
Quarterly reports
Download our quarterly reports for CDBG-DR.

Timeline

August 2021

Hurricane Ida lands in Philadelphia. Major damage continues from August 31 through September 5.

September 2021

President Biden declares a major disaster for Pennsylvania.

March 2022

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces a partial funding allocation under the CDBG-DR program.

September 2022

HUD announces more funding for affected areas. The City begins research and planning activities related to the CDBG-DR program. This includes two needs assessments: one for unmet needs and one for mitigation needs.

First, the City analyzes the impact of Hurricane Ida. This includes identifying needs that haven’t been addressed through other funding sources. This will make up the unmet needs assessment.

Then, the City identifies the greatest risks in Philadelphia. This information is included in the mitigation needs assessment. The mitigation needs assessment is also informed by the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.

July 2023

Philadelphia publishes a draft action plan based on identified needs on July 15. This document includes a plan for how the City will use CDBG-DR funds to address those needs. Public comments open for 30 days.

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