• This annual report to HUD outlines resources, expenditures, and accomplishments through the City's 2021 CDBG, CARES Act funding, and HOME programs.
• The Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) provides an opportunity for public review and comment regarding the use of US Department of Housing and Urban Development funds.

Goal 3, Objective 3.2: Improve services available to underserved or vulnerable residents

Goal 6, Objective 6.1: Support a strong, active neighborhood program that enhances livability and community connections

The City of Vancouver receives federal Community Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding as an annual entitlement through the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It is a funding requirement to submit an annual performance report following each program year (July 1 through June 30). 

The CAPER provides an overview of expenditures and accomplishments for CDBG and HOME programs. Each CAPER is one-year snapshot that measures the City’s progress towards meeting goals, objectives, and areas of priority identified in the 5-Year Consolidated Plan.

The 2021 CAPER marks the nineteenth year for Vancouver as a CDBG entitlement city and the thirteenth year as a HOME Investment Partnerships Program participating jurisdiction. It is also the third year of reporting under the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan. Vancouver's CDBG and HOME programs strive to provide a coordinated approach to addressing community needs. The Economic Prosperity and Housing Department collaborates with other City departments including Planning, Neighborhoods, Police, and Parks programs, as well as many nonprofit service providers.

During the 2021 program year, Vancouver expended $914,248 in CDBG funds, $522,753 in CDBG-CV Coronavirus response funding, and $1,066,326 in HOME funds. These funds were spent on programs focused on local needs that follow the national objectives, goals and outcomes for the CDBG and HOME programs administered by HUD. Recipients of program funding are people and families with low to moderate income. A family of four with moderate income earns $85,200 or less annually (80% of the area median income).  A family of four with low income earns $53,250 or less annually (50% of area median income).

The following table is a summary of outcomes achieved with CDBG and HOME funding during the 2021 program year:

• CAPER submission ensures programs remain in compliance with the federal regulations so the City's CDBG and HOME programs can continue to receive and allocate federal entitlement funds.
• Publication of the CAPER provides an opportunity for public review and comment.