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- CONTACT INFORMATION
- 806-378-3098
- 806-378-9389
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Office Location:
Simms Municipal Building
808 S Buchanan St
First Floor
Amarillo, TX 79101 -
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Active Public Notices
Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds
City of Amarillo
Community Development Department
808 S Buchanan St
Amarillo, TX 79105-1971
806-378-3098
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Amarillo — Community Development Department.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about Tuesday, July 28, 2026 the City of Amarillo – Community Development Department will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnership funds under Title 24 of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, to undertake a project known as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) activity for the purpose of new construction for one single family dwelling. The federal funds allocated for this project are $80,000, and the total cost of the project is $208,334.50. The project is located on a vacant lot at 1110 N Monroe St, Amarillo, TX 79107.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Amarillo – Community Development Department has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at 808 South Buchanan Street and may be examined or copied Monday to Wednesday 8:30 A.M to 4:30 P.M., Thursday 8:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., and Friday 8:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Amarillo – Community Development Department at 808 S. Buchanan St. All comments received by Tuesday, July 28, 2026 will be considered by the City of Amarillo – Community Development Department prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Amarillo – Community Development Department certifies to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that Jason Riddlespurger in his capacity as the Community Development Director, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Amarillo – Community Development Department to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will accept objections to its release of fund and the RE’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Amarillo – Community Development Department; (b) the City of Amarillo – Community Development Department has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.
Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to:
U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development
ATTN: CPD, 6AD
307 7th St., Suite 1000
308 Fort Worth, TX 76102
Potential objectors should contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Jason Riddlespurger
Community Development Director
Annual Action Plan (AAP) Comment Period
30-day public comment period for Annual Action Plan (AAP): June 29, 2026, through July 28, 2026
Annual Action Plan (AAP) Comment Period Notice — English Version
Annual Action Plan (AAP) Comment Period Notice – Spanish Version
FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and YHDP Notice of Funding Opportunity has been posted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Please visit the CoC webpage for details.
Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC)
CDAC Members
Tommie Knox, Chair
Andrea Hendrix
Chip Hunt
Katheryn Massey (Katt)
Lee Struder
Krisha Paul (Katie)
Hector Luna
Approved meeting minutes can be found on the City of Amarillo’s public notice page.
Upcoming Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) Meetings
- Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Simms Building Room 275 located at 808 S Buchanan Street, Amarillo, TX 79101 - Tentative: Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Time and Location – To Be Announced
- Tentative: Tuesday, December 15, 2026 – Time and Location – To Be Announced
Previous Public Notices
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services Notification of Funding Opportunity
The City of Amarillo Community Development Department is accepting applications, starting April 7, 2026, for eligible activities and projects that meet the objectives of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
- View the Funding Notification: CDBG Public Services Funding Notification (PDF)
- Access the Spanish version of the Funding Notification: CDBG Public Services Funding Notification (PDF)
- Read the Full Funding Announcement: CDBG Public Services NOFO (PDF)
- Access the Spanish version of the Announcement: CDBG Public Services NOFO Spanish Version (PDF)
- View the Funding Agreement Example (PDF)
We are offering a final Virtual Application Workshop this Wednesday, April 29, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am for applicants who may have missed the earlier in-person workshops.
Applications from applicants who have not attended one of the application workshops will not be considered.
Copy the full Join meeting link into a website browser to attend:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/282316187318393?p=Mpj7WkO6yH4UqvvNIx
Meeting ID: 282 316 187 318 393
Passcode: 6Df3GP7g
How can my organization apply for CDBG Funding?
For more information about CDBG program funding opportunities contact Shaira Joyce at shaira.joyce@amarillo.gov or by phone at 806-378-6451.
City of Amarillo Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
The City of Amarillo Community Development Department has prepared the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. This report summarizes the accomplishments and performance of each program in relation to the priorities and strategies established in the City’s 2020–2024 Consolidated Plan. The 2024–2025 CAPER represents the completion of the fifth and final year of the five-year Consolidated Plan.
The CAPER is available here and may be examined in person or copied at the Community Development Department, weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, located at 808 S Buchanan St., Amarillo, TX 79101. Public comments can be submitted in person at the Department, over the phone, or by mail or email.
15-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: December 10, 2025, to December 24, 2025
SUBMIT COMMENTS TO: Community Development Department
Attn: Grants
P.O. Box 1971
Amarillo, TX 79105-1971
Phone: 806-378-3098
Email: CommunityDevelopmentGrantTeam@amarillo.gov
Ciudad de Amarillo Informe Anual Consolidado de Rendimiento y Evaluación (CAPER por sus siglas in ingles)
Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG por sus siglas in ingles)
HOME Programa de Asociación para la Inversión (HOME)
El Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario de la ciudad de Amarillo ha elaborado el Informe Consolidado Anual de Rendimiento y Evaluación (CAPER) correspondiente al periodo comprendido entre el 1 de octubre de 2024 y el 30 de septiembre de 2025. Este informe resume los logros y el rendimiento de cada programa en relación con las prioridades y estrategias establecidas en el Plan Consolidado 2020-2024 de la ciudad. El CAPER 2024-2025 representa la finalización del quinto y último año del Plan Consolidado quinquenal.
El CAPER está disponible aqui, y puede consultarse en persona o copiarse en el Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m., ubicado en 808 S. Buchanan St., Amarillo, TX 79101. Los comentarios públicos pueden presentarse en persona en el Departamento, por teléfono, por correo postal o por correo electrónico.
PERÍODO DE COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS DE 15 DÍAS: Del 10 de diciembre de 2025 al 24 de diciembre de 2025
ENVÍE SUS COMENTARIOS A: Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario
Attn: Grants P.O. Box 1971
Amarillo, TX 79105-1971
Phone: 806-378-3098
Email: CommunityDevelopmentGrantTeam@amarillo.gov
Notice of Pre-Application Enrollment for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV)
July 23, 2025
The Amarillo Housing Authority (AHA) will open the pre-application enrollment for its Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) Waitlist Lottery on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 9:00 am CST. Instructions regarding how to apply and selection criteria is explained on the attached English and Spanish public notice documents.
The HCV Program (previously known as Section 8) provides rental assistance for low-income individuals and families. All applicants will have an equal opportunity for selection in compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. Selection will also reflect the application of local preferences as outlined in the AHA Administrative Plan.
Please find the complete public notice here.
Please find the Spanish version here.
Public Hearing and Public Comment Period
July 2 to July 31, 2025
The City of Amarillo invites residents to review and provide feedback on three key planning documents: the 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan (English) & 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (Spanish), the 2025 Annual Action Plan Allocations, and the Citizen Participation Plan (English) & Citizen Participation Plan (Spanish). These documents guide the use of federal funds for housing, neighborhood improvements, and community services.
A 30-day public comment period runs from July 2 to July 31, 2025, with a final City Council hearing on July 22, 2025.
The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, the 2025 Annual Action Plan Allocations, and the Citizen Participation Plan may be examined in person or copied at the Community Development Department, weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Public comment will be accepted in person through July 31, 2025, at 808 S. Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101. Public comment will also be accepted via email to publicservice@amarillo.gov or by calling 806-378-3098.
Please find the complete public notice here.
Please find the Spanish version here.
Citizen Participation Guide
Our goals for citizen participation include encouraging engagement in local government, providing opportunities for collaboration, ensuring transparency, and providing City officials with essential information about citizens’ perceptions and priorities. We invite you to be an active participant in shaping the future of our community.
The City of Amarillo has received the following funding allocations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): $1,590,799
- HOME Allocation: $697,926
Applications from local nonprofits and community organizations will be accepted starting April 1, 2024, for the funding period of October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. Funding is provided through the CDBG entitlement grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).
For reference, the allocations for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 were:
- CDBG: $1,628,247
- HOME Allocation: $865,228