Brevard County Housing and Services Seeks Public Input for 2025-2026 Financial Action Plan

The HOME Program focuses on creating and sustaining affordable housing

BREVARD COUNTY • FLORIDA — The Brevard County Housing and Services Department is seeking public input for the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan.

The Action Plan sets priorities and allocates the County’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CDBG funds and Consortium HOME funds for activities in the upcoming program year, from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.

The CDBG Program supports the development of viable communities through decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. It is geared primarily for individuals and families of low to moderate income.

Based on historical allocations, Brevard County expects to receive approximately $1,386,307.00 annually over the next five years. These funds may be used for infrastructure, public services, demolition, and improvements to public facilities.

The HOME Program focuses on creating and sustaining affordable housing.

Funds are allocated to the Brevard HOME Consortium, which includes Brevard County and the cities of Titusville, Cocoa, Melbourne, and Palm Bay. For FY 2025-2026, the consortium anticipates receiving $1,082,067.44, plus any available program income. The projected funding breakdown is as follows:

Brevard County: $428,427.29
Titusville: $115,968.41
Cocoa: $63,255.50
Melbourne: $253,021.99
Palm Bay: $221,394.24

Now is the time to provide input to the proposed use of funds. A 30-day public comment period will be open from June 3 to July 3, at 5:00 p.m. During this time, residents are encouraged to review the draft Annual Action Plan and submit their feedback.

A draft copy of the Action Plan, along with an online comment form, is available for review HERE.

Address any written comments to: Brevard County Housing & Human Services Department, Attention: Cindy Short, Special Projects Coordinator, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building B, Suite B-106, Viera, FL 32940.

The final public hearing on the proposed Plan and Action Plan is scheduled for July 22 at 9 a.m. for final action and adoption.

The public hearing will be held during the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners meeting, 1st floor Commission Chambers, Building C, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940.

The County will respond in writing within 15 days to any public comments and will incorporate them into the Action Plan.

For more information, visit the Brevard County Housing and Human Services website.

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