The City of Bayonne proposes to initiate planning for the FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. The CDBG Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Community Development Block Grant allocation for Fiscal Year 2026 is estimated to be approximately $1,364,000. The City’s 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan dictates funding for housing rehabilitation, improvements to public infrastructure, improvements to public facilities and support for public services that benefit low-and moderate-income residents, seniors and disabled adults.

A public hearing is being held to receive community input toward the development of the 2026 Annual Plan. The hearing will address housing, community and economic development needs, development of proposed activities and review of program performance. During the hearing, information will be made available regarding application procedures, timing, eligible activities and other regulations related to the Community Development program.

The public hearing on housing and community development needs will take place on 5:30pm on January 20, 2026. This hearing will be a hybrid hearing, with opportunity for simultaneous participation in person at City Hall and virtually via the Zoom meeting platform. In-person participation will take at City Council Chambers at Bayonne City Hall, 630 Avenue C. Virtual participation information will be posted on the City’s website at the following address: bayonnenj.org

In addition to verbal comments at the virtual public hearing, interested persons are invited to submit written comments at or prior to the hearing. Written comments should be addressed to Ashley Lambert-Chavers, City of Bayonne, at the above address or by e-mail to CDBG@baynj.org. All comments received by April 1, 2026 will be considered.

General questions regarding the Annual Action Plan or proposed programming as well as requests for special assistance related to limited English proficiency or disabilities should be directed to Ashley Lambert-Chavers at CDBG@baynj.org.

This notice is issued in accordance with the CDBG and HOME regulations.

POLICY ON DISCRIMINATION

The City of Bayonne complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. In addition, the City of Bayonne encourages the participation of people with disabilities in its programs and activities.

CITY OF BAYONNE
Robert Kubert, Mayor

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