The City of Yakima’s Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) is requesting public input regarding the 2026 Annual Action Plan for the City’s use of Federal CDBG and HOME funds (budget summary included below). Input regarding affordable housing, community development and other current or proposed activities is encouraged. Low- and moderate-income persons and residents of low- and moderate-income areas of Yakima are strongly encouraged to participate.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Those who do not speak English or who have physical, mental or developmental disabilities that may make it difficult for them to participate in public hearings may request assistance under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact ONDS at (509) 575-6101 or in person at 112 S. 8th St, Yakima, WA 98901 at least 7 days in advance of a public hearing for accommodation.
Public Hearings
The City will hold two public hearings to receive comments on the proposed 2026 Annual Action Plan. These public hearings will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, and on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the City Hall Council Chambers (129 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901); public hearings and the opportunity to comment will begin at 6 p.m.
Written Comment Period
ONDS is also requesting public input on the 2026 Annual Action Plan via written comments. The written comment period extends from Thursday, July 2, 2026, to Monday, August 3, 2026. To be considered as public input, any and all written comments must be either mailed to ONDS at 112 S 8th St, Yakima, WA 98901, emailed to ask.ONDS@yakimawa.gov, or delivered to ONDS in person (see address above).
2026 Annual Action Plan Budget Summary
2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) appropriation: $958,587.00
2026 Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) appropriation: $462,460.13
| CATEGORY | CDBG Funds | HOME Funds | TOTALS |
| Planning & Administration | 68,587.00 | 46,000.00 | 114,587.00 |
| Housing | 750,000.00 | 416,460.13 | 1,166,460.13 |
| Public Services | 140,000.00 | 0 | 140,000.00 |
| TOTALS | $958,587.00 | $462,460.13 | $1,421,047.13 |
Email: ask.ONDS@yakimawa.gov Phone: (509) 575-6101
In person: 112 S 8th St, Yakima, WA 98901 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)
