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Public Meeting

October 15, 2025

The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 9:00 am in the Amarillo Downtown Public Library, Room AB. The Amarillo Downtown Public Library is located at 413 SE 4th Avenue. Please contact the Community Development Department for more information at 806-378-3098.

Please find the Agenda here.
Please find the Spanish version here.


Upcoming Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) Meetings

Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 9:00 am at Amarillo Downtown Public Library, 413 SE 4th Ave, Room AB

Thursday, January 15, 2026, Location and Time — To Be Announced

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Location and Time — To Be Announced

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Location and Time — To Be Announced

Thursday, October 15, 2026, Location and Time — To Be Announced

Previous Public Notices

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

For more information about CDBG program funding opportunities contact Shaira Joyce at shaira.joyce@amarillo.gov or by phone at 806-378-6451.

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