Williamson County will be awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY12 (October 1, 2012-September 30, 2013) funding allocation of $1,107,839 to successfully support community development and affordable housing efforts in low and moderate income areas throughout the County.  The County is requesting eligible potential projects to submit applications for consideration.  Application packets can be obtained at http://www.wilco.org or by calling 512-943-3757.  A public hearing will be held by the Williamson County CDBG office on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 5:30pm at the Williamson County Courthouse located at 710 Main Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 (Please use 8th Street entrance).  The purpose of the hearing is to announce the CDBG award, receive public comments concerning the CDBG program, and to answer any questions regarding the application process.  Comments and concerns will be considered in the development of the 2012 CDBG Action Plan which describes how funds will be utilized.

Please contact Sally Bardwell, Williamson County Grants Coordinator, for assistance.
            512-943-3757
            sbardwell@wilco.org

Williamson County was awarded Entitlement County status by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in August 2003. Williamson County applied for and received funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The funds are intended to primarily benefit low- to moderate-income persons in Williamson County. This area is comprised of the unincorporated part of the County and the incorporated cities that have joined the urban County designation. These cities include Cedar Park, Georgetown, Granger, Hutto, Jarrell, Leander, Liberty Hill, Taylor and Weir.

2009-2013 Consolidated Plan