2026-2027 Salt Lake County Housing and Community Development Request for Applications (RFA)

The Salt Lake County Division of Housing and Community Development Office (HCD) is releasing a single Request for Applications (RFA) for the 2026-2027 program year. This consolidated RFA combines multiple funding opportunities, including:

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
• HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
• Socials Services Block Grant (SSBG)

As part of this RFA, Salt Lake County will prioritize funding for projects that align with the objectives identified in our 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. This plan, approved in September 2025, reflects a careful assessment of community needs and establishes housing stability, economic mobility, and thriving neighborhoods as our guiding priorities. Applicants are strongly encouraged to design proposals that address these goals, including housing rehabilitation and development, rental assistance, small business and workforce support, ESL classes, infrastructure and public facility improvements, and youth-focused programs. Applicants that demonstrate clear alignment with these objectives will be given priority consideration for funding.

2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Objectives are as follows:

1. Improve Housing Stability
   • Housing Rehabilitation
   • New Development
   • Rental Rehabilitation
   • Rental Assistance
2. Improve Economic Mobility
   • Small Business/business development
   • English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
3. Thriving Neighborhoods 
   • Infrastructure Improvements 
   • Public Facility Improvements 
   • Afterschool Programs