Community Development Division

Community Development

Street improvement

Affordable Housing Development Program

Affordable Housing Construction

Housing Assistance Rehabilitation Program (HARP)

housing rehap program

The County of Fresno's Community Development Division is dedicated to improving the living environment and local economy for all residents of Fresno County.

The Community Development Division is responsible for implementing a variety of grants and programs to develop and promote viable communities by improving housing, providing a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities.

Community Development Programs are provided solely through the use of grant funds such as the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Neighborhood Stabilization Program and other Federal and State grants. Agritourism funding is provided by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors.

 

Upcoming Public Meetings

Finance Committee Meeting

Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30 am

Location: 2220 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA, 8th Floor, Conference Room "A" and by Teleconference


Housing & Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee

Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:15 pm

Location: 2220 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA, 8th Floor, Conference Room "A" and by Teleconference


Consolidated Plan Committee

Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Location: 2220 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA, 8th Floor, Conference Room "A" and by Teleconference

 

                                                                                             

 

Adopted Consolidated & Annual Action Plans

CAPER

A Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is required annually to provide information on the County's use of Federal funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs, as well as supplemental CDBG funding under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), and resulting outcomes and progress toward meeting goals identified in the County's Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plans. 

         

 

Draft Plans, Substantial Amendments (SA) & Environmental Assessments (EA) Requesting Public Comment

The below-listed draft plans and/or substantial amendments are currently requesting public comment.  Provided are the draft plans and/or substantial amendments, and copies of the published request for public comment or notice of public hearing.  The published notices provide information on the means of providing public comment and the date by which comments must be received.  If a public hearing is being held, the public comment period will end the day of the public hearing, unless stated otherwise.

Draft Consolidated Plan

The County of Fresno’s draft Consolidated Plan for 2025-2029 and First Year Annual Action Plan is available for public review and comment. The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan describes the housing, community development and homeless needs for the cities and communities in Fresno County's Urban County Entitlement Program, and how those needs will be addressed utilizing the County's anticipated HUD grants, and includes proposed uses for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funds during the 2025-26 program year.

Public comments will be accepted through August 5, 2025.

 

Draft CAPER

The County of Fresno’s draft CAPER for the 2024-2025 Program Year is available for public review and comment.

A Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is required annually to provide information on the County's use of Federal funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs, as well as supplemental CDBG funding under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), and resulting outcomes and progress toward meeting goals identified in the County's Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plans.  This CAPER reports on the use of funds and resulting outcomes for the 2024-2025 Action Plan. 

Public comments will be accepted through September 23, 2025.

SA

Substantial Amendments

No substantial amendments are currently requesting public comment.

EA

Environmental Assessment, Biola Groundwater Recharge

Public comments accepted through September 24, 2023

EA CD21032 - Biola Groundwater Recharge

EA CD21032 - Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

          

For additional information, general questions, or comments, please complete the form below or contact our office directly: 
Phone - (559) 600-4292 | Fax - (559) 600-4573 | Email: Comdev@fresnocountyca.gov

 

 

Community Development office is located on the 8th Floor of the Fresno County Plaza
2220 Tulare Street (South/West corner of Tulare and "M" streets) in Fresno, CA
Office hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)


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