NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD & PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM’S 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
NOTICE is given that the City of Thornton (City) will hold a 30-day public comment period and a public hearing related to the 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) prior to its adoption by the City and submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The 2026 AAP program year begins October 1, 2026 and ends September 30, 2027.
In 2026, HUD allocated $766,847 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to benefit low- to moderate-income (LMI) people in Thornton. The AAP outlines how the City will address housing and community development needs during the 2026 program year and how the City will address barriers to affordable housing, community development, homelessness, public services, and public participation, as well as what resources are available to meet the underserved needs in the community. The 2026 AAP proposes to fund the following activities for LMI residents:
Homeless Assistance & Outreach $115,027
Code Compliance Assistance $400,700
Exterior Home Painting for Seniors $ 50,000
Future Housing or Public Facility Projects $ 47,751
Grant Administration (20%) $153,369
30-day Public Comment Period
The 30-day public comment period for the 2026 AAP will run from June 25, 2026 through July 26, 2026. The 2026 AAP describes the activities listed above and is available online starting June 25, 2026, at https://www.thorntonco.gov/community-culture/community-connections-resources-grants/community-development-block-grants. Residents are welcome to provide comments on the 2026 AAP during this period. Printed copies can be viewed at Community Connections at 9471 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton, CO 80229 or can be sent upon request. Please send comments to cdbg@ThorntonCO.gov or call 720-977-5800 if you would like to speak with a staff member.
Public Hearing
The City will hold a public hearing on the 2026 AAP on July 28, 2026, at 7:00 pm MST during the City of Thornton City Council meeting in the Council Chambers, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229. City Council meetings can also be viewed online and guidance on audience participation is provided at the link below.
Two Ways to Virtually Attend the Public Hearing
- Zoom Meetings:
https://thorntonco.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zX4ng977QW-3M1pYilY0iA#/registration.
Meeting ID: 857 3873 0706
(2) Phone/Landline:
Call 669-900-6833 and enter meeting ID: 857 3873 0706
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and the process for providing testimony.
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 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.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO
Tansy Hayward, City Manager
Attest: Kristen N. Long, City Clerk
Approved as to Form: Erika Delaney Lew, Assistant City Attorney
Published: June 17, 2026