How CDBG-DR program funds will assist with recovery and mitigation efforts related to the 2023 and 2024 disasters
Community engagement and program history
Hillsborough County's Citizen Participation Plan establishes procedures and standards for resident participation that Hillsborough County must follow to be in compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's rule 24 CFR 91.105. All Hillsborough County residents, in particular resource-limited and income-qualified and those living in affected areas, are encouraged to participate in the planning, implementation and assessment of the federally funded housing and community development programs.
The Citizen Participation Plan was updated on May 5, 2025 and includes requirements associated with implementation of the CDBG-DR Program.
Public Comments and Responses
The Hillsborough County public comment period on the draft action plan for the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) took place from June 4, 2025 and closed on July 7, 2025. A total of 256 comments were received during this time.
The document below provides a summary of the comments received and the County’s response.