The Cobb County CDBG Program Office is gearing up to host a Public Review Meeting, inviting community input on the preliminary funding recommendations for 2026. According to the county's official website, the meeting is slated for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, focusing on the allocation of federal funds aimed at aiding low-and-moderate income individuals within the county.
While the exact figures from HUD have not been disclosed, Cobb County is proceeding to carefully plan its budget with an estimated 70% of the previous year's grants. The estimated allocations for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs stand at $2,394,326.90, $845,831.54, and $195,021.40, respectively. This conservatism in budgeting is an attempt to not only prepare the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, but also to adequately devise the 2026 Annual Action Plan in a timely manner.
Contributions from the public are not only welcomed but actively sought throughout the designated comment period, beginning Wednesday, December 10, 2025, through Monday, January 12, 2026. Community members can either attend the meeting to voice their concerns or provide feedback directly to the Cobb County CDBG Program Office. Important contact information for sending comments includes their phone number (770) 528-1455 and their email address, [email protected].
