City of Columbus - Community Development Block Grant Program - Annual Action Plan Survey - Plan Year 2026 (September 1, 2026-August 30, 2027)

The following questions ask for your opinion and input about your community and its needs. It will be used to assist the City of Columbus in developing its Annual Action Plan (HUD Program Year 2026) and Community Development for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

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* 1. Given the items below that were identified during the last City of Columbus Consolidated Plan as key issues, rank these from most important for funding to least important for funding?

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* 2. What sector of the population do you feel is in the greatest need of assistance through this program (please check all that are applicable)?

Low to moderate income households 51-80% area median income (2026 Family of 4 income ranges: $57,250 - $81,750)

Low income household 30-50% area median income (2025 Family of 4 income ranges: $35,800 -$51,100 )

Very low income household 0-30% area median income (2026 Family of 4 income ranges: $0 - $32,150)

Seniors/elderly

Severe mental illness

Domestic violence victims

Developmentally disabled

Physically disabled

Homeless

Homeowners

Renters

Individuals struggling with drug and substance abuse

Families with children

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which areas of city are in greatest need of the improvement items identified in the last Consolidated Plan?

Northside

East Columbus

Downtown

Lincoln Central Neighborhood

Westside

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What specific housing related project(s) are needed- (Type, number of units, proposed location and organization best suited to implement project, etc.)?

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* 5. What specific community development or public infrastructure projects or program are needed - (Type of project, description of program, proposed location and organization best suited to implement project, etc.)?

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* 6. Please share any other comments or concerns you may have relative to this program.

Questions can be directed to:

Paul Smith
Assistant Director of Community Development
City Hall
123 Washington Street
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-2520
psmith@columbus.in.gov