In accordance with the federal regulations at 24 CFR Part 91, the City of Staunton has prepared an Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development and Planning Programs.  This document is a requirement for direct financial assistance under certain HUD funding programs including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The AAP covers Fiscal Year 2026 beginning October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.  The City of Staunton anticipates receiving $323,304 in CDBG funds for the program year beginning on October 1, 2026.                                                                  

Copies of the document are available for public inspection and review for a thirty-day period beginning June 10th, 2026  online and at the following locations: 

• Community Development Department; 116 W. Beverley St.; Staunton, VA 24401
• Staunton Public Library; 1 Churchville Avenue; Staunton, VA 24401
• Staunton Redevelopment and Housing Authority; 900 Elizabeth Miller Gardens; Staunton, VA 24401

The FY 2026 Annual Action Plan contains the following major components: 

1. Identification of federal and non-federal resources reasonably expected to be made available during the program year to undertake activities.
2. A list of activities to be undertaken during the FY 2026 program year to address community development and housing needs established in the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2024-2028. The City intends to fund such projects as Program Administration, Public Services, Public Infrastructure, and Housing.
3. Identification of homeless and special needs activities to be undertaken during the 2026 annual program period to address identified needs within the City.

The City will hold a public hearing on June 10, 2026 at 12:00 P.M., in Council Chambers 116 W Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401 to solicit citizen comments on the 2026 Annual Action Plan. The City will make reasonable accommodations and services necessary for sensory-impaired and disabled citizens at the public meeting. Additionally, translation services may be offered upon request and availability. Persons requiring such accommodations/services should contact Rebecca Joyce, Housing Planner and Grants Coordinator at joycerl@ci.staunton.va.us or 540-213-6699.  The City’s TDD number is (540) 332-3968.

The City intends to submit the 2026 Annual Action Plan document to HUD on or before August 16, 2026. Interested persons are encouraged to express their views, in writing, on this document to Rodney Rhodes, Director of Community and Economic Development, City of Staunton, PO Box 58, Staunton, VA 24402 or rhodesrs@ci.staunton.va.us. All comments received by July 10, 2026, will be considered and appended to the document.