OFFICE OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The City of New Bedford’s Office of Housing & Community Development website is a resource for community-based programs, plans and possibilities in New Bedford. The Department of Housing and Community Development is comprised of two distinct sections that encompass housing activities and community development activities, both of which are integral to neighborhood revitalization activities for the City of New Bedford.
Click here for an overview of our office, then wander through our site and discover these possibilities in greater detail.
Our offices are located on the second floor of the Anthony S. Catojo Building (the New Bedford Art Museum) at 608 Pleasant Street in downtown New Bedford.
If you would like additional information regarding the city’s activities around homelessness, please also refer to the City of New Bedford’s Homeless Service Provider Network at www.nbhspn.com.
FY2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLANThe Annual Action Plan is a one-year plan that explains and discusses available federal block grant funding (Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant and HOME Program funding) that the city receives as an entitlement community. The FY21 Annual Action Plan addresses how the funding will be used to fulfill Consolidated Plan priorities. (The city’s current Consolidated Plan is a five-year document that identifies community needs and spending priorities for FY2020-FY2024.) The DRAFT FY2021 Annual Action Plan is now available for review and public comment. The draft plan is available for a 30-day period beginning Friday, March 19, 2021 through Wednesday, April 21, 2021. It is anticipated that the plan will then be submitted to the City Council for a vote authorizing it. You may access draft plan, here during the public review period: DRAFT FY2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
As part of its Annual Action Plan process, the City’s Office of Housing & Community Development (OHCD) conducted two virtual public meetings, one on January 12, 2021 at 6 pm and a second on January 13, 2021 at 6 pm about the federal funding that the city receives as an entitlement community under the U.S. Department of Housing & Community Development and how that funding was used during the previous fiscal year. Click here to view the recorded session from January 12th. The City of New Bedford also hosted RFP workshops to explain and discuss the RFP (Request for Proposal application) and process for applying for these funds on Friday, January 15th. The 9 am session that morning addressed CDBG funding and the 10 am session addressed ESG funding. Contact the OHCD at OHCD@newbedford-ma.gov with any questions. Proposal deadline was Friday, February 12, 2021 at 12noon. This information is available in Portuguese or Spanish upon request. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if any accommodations are needed, please contact the Office of Housing and Community Development at OHCD@newbedford-ma.gov FY2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN MATERIALSFY21 Annual Action Plan Calendar |
CDBG-CV AND ESG-CV FUNDINGThe City of New Bedford’s Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) has received Community Development Block Grant – COVID (CDBG-CV) funds and Emergency Solutions Grant –COVID (ESG-CV) funds for use in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This allocation was authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-136, which was signed on March 27, 2020, to respond to the growing effects of the COVID Pandemic. The City of New Bedford was awarded CDBG-CV and ESG-CV funding from the CARES Act through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). This initial allocation necessitated a substantial amendment to the FY19 Annual Action Plan and FY15-FY19 Consolidated Plan as well as an amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan. New Bedford’s initial allocation for CDBG-CV was $1,624,151 and its ESG-CV allocation was $805,424. A second substantial amendment was adopted in December 2020 to reflect additional ESG-CV and CDBG-CV funding. All CARES Act (CV) funding is again specifically intended for use in addressing and responding to the growing effects of the COVID Pandemic. New Bedford’s subsequent allocation for CDBG-CV (referred to as CDBG-CV3) was $ 951,553 and its ESG-CV (referred to as ESG-CV2) allocation was $1,576,274. The award and use of these funds similarly necessitated a substantial amendment to the city’s existing FY19 Action Plan and was undertaken through a public process administered by the city’s OHCD.
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE FY19 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, the FY15-FY19 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANDan amendment to THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
Each time the City of New Bedford receives an allocation of funding arising from the CARES Act (Covid funding), it necessitates a substantial amendment to the City’s One Year Action Plan (FY2019), the FY15-FY19 Consolidated Plan and, in the initial round, only, an amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan. In light of this, the City of New Bedford’s Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) proposed, and the City Council approved, an initial substantial amendment to its One Year Action Plan (FY2019) as well as an amendment to its Citizen Participation Plan on July 16, 2020 in order to receive an initial allocation of $1,624,151 of Community Development Block Grant CDBG COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) funding and $805,424 of Emergency solutions Grant ESG COVID-19 (ESG-CV) funding. The OHCD issued RFPs for both funding rounds through which it solicited grant applications for eligible CDBG-CV and ESG-CV activities. Applications were available electronically through this website during the open RFP periods. A public hearing was held virtually using Zoom at the regular meeting of the City Council on July 16, 2020 at 7.00pm to consider any and all public comments on both the amended the 2019 Annual Action Plan and the Citizen Participation Plan.
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT #1 MATERIALSSUMMARY OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO FY2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The City of New Bedford’s Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) subsequently proposed a second substantial amendment reflecting an additional allocation for CDBG-CV and ESG-CV funding. All CARES Act (CV) funding continues to be specifically intended for use in responding to the growing effects of the COVID Pandemic. New Bedford will receive $951,553 in CDBG-CV3 funding for additional projects and 1,576,274 for a second round of ESG-CV projects. The DRAFT Substantial Amendment (#2) to the FY2019 Annual Action Plan was made available for public comment and was adopted at the regular meeting of the City Council on December 9, 2020 at 7.00pm following consideration of any and all public comments on the amended 2019 Annual Action Plan.
SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT #2 MATERIALSSUMMARY OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT #2 TO FY2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FINAL SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT #2 TO ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Questions about either Substantial Amendment or COVID funding through the CDBG and ESG programs may be sent to OHCD@newbedford-ma.gov |
FY2019 final CAPER IS NOW AVAILABLE!The City of New Bedford’s Office of Housing & Community Development announces the publication of its CAPER for FY2019 and its four page CAPER SUMMARY. The FY2019 CAPER reports on the status and outcome of programs, activities and budgets that took place between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020 for the following federal programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and HOME Program. Click Here For a copy of the fy2019 caper
Click Here For a Copy of the FY2019 CAPER Summary |
| The City of New Bedford and its Office of Housing & Community Development has collaborated with community partners in developing the New Bedford Age Friendly Initiative- Housing Resources Guide- Promoting Aging in Community.
Information relative to Renting/Rental Properties, Home Ownership and a range of other resources including the prevention of homelessness, legal assistance, utility assistance, disabilities and pets—just to name a few—are included in this document.
Access the Housing Resources Guide Here!This publication is presented in good faith and is intended for general guidance only. Neither the City of New Bedford nor Coastline Elderly Services endorse, recommend, guarantee, warrant or assume any liability for the performance or lack thereof by any of the resources identified within this document. Users of this guide must make independent determinations as to the suitability of the information for their own purposes. Information presented within the publication is accurate as of November 2020. |
2020-2024 Consolidated plan, annual action plan
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Press Releases
City of New Bedford to distribute federal funding toward food security, internet access, and education
Homeless Service Provider’s Network Presents Danielle Brown With Its Annual Sister Rose Award
New Bedford residents invited to attend public meeting via Zoom on federal funding for COVID response
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development awards homelessness assistance funding
Formerly distressed property revitalized by WHALE, City of New Bedford sold by lottery to first-time homebuyer
New Bedford celebrates Community Development Week
Upgraded Buttonwood Senior Center officially reopened
New Bedford awarded federal homeless assistance funds
City to conduct annual Point-in-Time Count for 2019
New Bedford residents invited to attend public meetings on U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development federal funding for Fiscal Year 2019
Homeless Service Providers Network presents Raymond Duarte with annual Sister Rose award
City to conduct annual Point-in-Time Count for 2018
New Bedford Residents Invited to Attend Public Meetings on U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Federal Funding for Fiscal Year 2018
Community Forums
Homeless Service Providers Network presents the Rev. David Lima with its annual Sister Rose Award
Formerly vacant property revitalized by City of New Bedford and Excalibur Property Management Inc., is sold through lottery to first time homebuyer
City Director of Planning, Housing & Community Development named 2017-2018 President of National Community Development Association
National Community Development Association Executive Committee
West End Playground Hillman Street and Ash Street
City Wins Federal Homeless Assistance Funds
New Plans in Place for New Bedford’s Extreme Weather Shelter The Call 1-800-HOMELESS
New Bedford Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development Partners With MassHousing to Host “Homebuyer Fair” at the Dartmouth Mall
Formerly Distressed Property Revitalized by City of New Bedford and PACE is Sold Through Lottery to First Time Homebuyer
New Bedford Director of Planning, Housing and Community Development Named Vice President of National Community Development Association
City of new Bedford Announces CitiWorks Mini-Grant Program
City of New Bedford and Homeless Service Providers Network to Conduct Annual Point in Time Count of Persons Experiencing Homelessness
New Bedford Residents Invited to Attend Public Meetings on U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Federal Funding for Fiscal Year 2016
September 21, 2016
Dartmouth Mall Homebuyer Fair
September 21, 2016
First Time Home Buyer Seminar
June 21, 2016
First Time Home Buyer Seminar
June 1, 2016
36 Jireh Street Home Ownership Opportunity
April 20, 2016
First Time Home Buyer Seminar
February 5, 2016
First Time Home Buyer Seminar
September 23, 2015
First Time Home Buyer Seminar
June 9, 2015
First Time Home Buyer Seminar
April 15, 2015
389 Cottage Street Neighborhood First Home Ownership Opportunity (Updated)
No Cost Workshop
April 13, 2015
First Time Home Buyer Seminar
February 23, 2015
First Time Home Buyer Seminar
November 25, 2014
Revitalized New Bedford Property Sold to First Time Home Buyer Ms. Sara Smith Lewis and Family
November 7, 2014
City Seeks Public Input in Developing Long-Term Plan for Funding Housing Community Development Priorities
October 22, 2014
New Bedford Office of Housing and Community Development Partners With MassHousing to Host “Homebuyer Fair” at the Dartmouth Mall
Homebuyer Fair Flyer
April 22, 2014
Mayor Mitchell, Congressman Keating and Other Local Officials to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
April 9, 2014
New Bedford Awarded $1.8 Million Federal Grant to Combat Homelessness
March 18, 2014
Mayor Mitchell Announces Release of FY 2014 Draft Action Plan
March 18, 2014
New Bedford Launches CitiWorks Mini-Grant Program
January 28, 2014
New Bedford’s Homeless Service Providers Network to Conduct 2014 Annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count
January 7, 2014
Mayor Mitchell Encourages Residents to Attend Public Meeting on U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Funding for Fiscal Year 2014
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