Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)

2025-2029 Consolidated Plan & 2025 Annual Action Plan

Over the next 5 years the city will receive approximately $4,000,000 in CDBG funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The city will hold a 30-day public comment period beginning June 13, 2025, and a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on July 22, 2025, for the draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan (AAP) click here [PDF/3.3MB], prior to submission to the City Council and HUD.   The 2025 Consolidated Plan is the city’s five-year strategic plan that identifies housing and community development needs and sets priorities and goals for the city to address those issues with grant funding. 

The city will receive $811,771 in CDBG funding for the 2025 program year. The AAP outlines how the city will meet the housing and community development needs during the 2025 program year.  It also addresses how the city will address barriers to affordable housing, community development, homelessness, public services, public participation, and what resources are available to meet the underserved needs in the community.  Proposed projects include single-family home rehabilitation programs (65%), administration (20%) and homeless outreach (15%). 

Please Let Us Know What You Think

Request for Comments on the draft document by July 14, 2025 

The public comment period for the Consolidated Plan and AAP will run from June 13, 2025, to July 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Residents are welcome to provide comments on the draft Consolidated Plan and 2025 AAP during this period. A copy of the draft Consolidated Plan can be viewed online at the link above and printed copies will be available at Community Connections 9471 Dorothy Blvd, Thornton, CO 8022.  Please send comments to cdbg@ThorntonCO.gov or call 720-977-5800 if you would like to schedule a time to speak with a staff member about the draft Consolidated Plan and 2025 AAP.

Notice of Public Hearing - July 22, 2025, at 7 P.M.

The City of Thornton will hold a public hearing on the proposed Consolidated Plan and 2025 AAP on July 22, 2025, during the City of Thornton City Council meeting in the Council Chambers, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229 at 7:00 p.m.   There are also two virtual ways to attend:

1. Zoom Meeting: https://thorntonco.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8YXHucw6QcWfncGTNfglfQ#/registration
2. By Phone/Landline:    669-900-6833     Meeting ID:  861 4126 5968

To provide testimony during the public hearing, register in advance at:   Council Meeting Information | City of Thornton. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and the process for providing testimony. If you wish to participate from a landline or cell phone call 669-900-6833 and enter the meeting ID at the time of the meeting.

Servicios de traducción al español: Disponibles durante las reuniones del Concejo Municipal. Por favor de llamar al 303-538-7230 o mandar un correo con 24 horas de anticipación a la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad de Thornton a clerk@ThorntonCO.gov.

ADA Accommodations:  If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to attend and/or participate in the meeting, please notify the city's ADA Coordinator at 303-538-7245 at least eight (8) hours in advance and arrangements will be made to provide reasonable accommodation. TDD access is available through Colorado Relay at 711.

Help for Homes Program – re-opened Applications!

The Help for Homes program offers eligible Thornton homeowners the opportunity to receive up to $10,000 in free home repairs to improve the health, safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency of their homes. This program is designed to support low- to moderate-income residents and requires that applicants meet specific income guidelines, own the home, and have at least one applicant who can prove lawful presence in the United States. Assistance may cover critical repairs such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, or heating issues. Applications are now open, and interested residents are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to take advantage of this valuable resource.

Covered Repairs May Include:

• Plumbing or electrical issues
• Heating/furnace replacement
• Roof repairs
• Accessibility modifications (e.g., ramps, grab bars)
• Energy-efficiency upgrades

CodeCAP Program 

The Code Compliance Assistance Program (CodeCAP) [PDF/1.1MB] assist income-eligible Thornton homeowners in fixing city code violations in their yards. The program is federally funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and therefore is free to qualified residents. Eligible projects include:

• Removal of hazardous waste
• Trash and debris removal, including furniture, appliances, and vehicles
• Fence repair or replacement
• Minor restorative front yard WaterWise landscaping

Not all projects are eligible, and funding is limited. CodeCAP is not a lawn mowing or weed removal program, however other resources may be available. For more information and to get an application, contact Community Connections at 720-977-5800 or Housing@ThorntonCO.gov.