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

The Urban County of Williamson County has prepared an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice to satisfy the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.  This act requires that any community receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds affirmatively further fair housing.  As a result, the Urban County is charged with the responsibility of conducting its CDBG programs in compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act.  The responsibility of compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act extends to nonprofit organizations and other entities, including local units of government which receive federal funds through Williamson County.

Comments must be received by 5pm on March 6, 2012:

 Honorable Dan Gattis, County Judge
710 Main Street, Ste 101
Georgetown, TX 78626

or

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

Williamson County Analysis of Impediments