Washoe County CDBG Program

WASHOE COUNTY
Community Development Block Grant
FY 2026-2027
Proposal Review Meeting
Notice of Public Meeting & Agenda

This meeting is available virtually and in person.

September 23, 2026 9:00 am
Washoe County Caucus Room, Bldg. A, 2nd Floor
1001 E. Ninth Street in Reno
Reno, NV 89512

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE STATE CDBG APPLICATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Washoe County will conduct a public hearing on at 9:00 am in the Building A Caucus Room at 1001 E. 9th St. Reno, NV 89512 in order to discuss and review proposed projects for applications for funding under the next fiscal year’s (July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027) State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application. It is estimated that approximately $3,000,000.00 will be available in total.

ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES UNDER THE ABOVE ALLOCATION CONSIST OF: PUBLIC FACILITY AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS, AND PLANNING STUDIES. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES PAID FOR WITH THE STATE CDBG FUNDS MUST MEET ONE OR MORE OF THE THREE NATIONAL OBJECTIVES LISTED IN CDBG FEDERAL STATUTES AS FOLLOWS: BENEFIT TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS OR PERSONS; ELIMINATION OF SLUMS AND BLIGHT; OR MEETING URGENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEED.

The purpose of this public hearing is to review project concepts, estimated costs and estimated beneficiaries within Washoe County. The proposed potential projects will be available for citizens to make their comments known regarding the proposed projects Washoe County and opportunity under the agenda item Recommendations from the Public - Public Comment. Projects that are deemed eligible by CDBG will proceed to application creation. A final hearing will be held to discuss, approve and rank applications prior to submittal to the State.

If you require special accommodation to participate in the public hearing, please contact Washoe County Clerk’s Office at 775-328-2003 or NV Relay AT 7-1-1.

If you are unable to attend the public hearing, written comments may be directed to Washoe County, at 1001 E. 9th St. Reno, NV 89512. In addition, information is available for review at the above address between the hours of 08:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m. on Monday-Friday (excluding Federal Holidays).

Washoe County promotes fair housing and makes all its programs available to low- and moderate-income families regardless of age, race, color, relation, sex, national origin, sexual preference, marital status or handicap.

VIRTUAL ACCESS via ZOOM

Zoom Link https://washoecounty-gov.zoom.us/j/98700493946

Meeting ID: 987 0049 3946

NOTE: The ZOOM Meeting option will require a computer with audio and video capabilities. Additionally, public comment can be submitted via email to washoe311@washoecounty.gov or by calling 775-328-2003. The County will make reasonable efforts to include all such comments received by 4:00 pm one working day prior to the meeting.

AGENDA

This agenda is posted at Washoe County Administration Building, the eight (8) Main Washoe County Library locations, Washoe County Courthouse, and Sparks Municipal Court.

Introductions & Sign In
Community Development Block Grant Program Overview
Review of project concepts, estimated costs and estimated beneficiaries
1. Community Projects:
  1. Sun Valley GID – Gepford Park ADA/Pedestrian Safety
2. Washoe County Projects:
  1. Gerlach Gateway Park
  2. Sun Valley Fire Hydrant Replacements
  3. FEMA Risk Mapping
3. Other Projects Suggested
  1. None
Questions and comments regarding potential projects
Recommendations from the Public - Public Comment (3-minute time limit per person)
Tentative date of final BCC meeting to approve FY27 CDBG Projects
- January 12, 2027, 10:00 AM
  Washoe County Commission Chambers
  1001 E. Ninth Street, Building A, Reno, NV 89512
Adjournment