Community Development Block Grant

Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period

The City has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed Annual Action Plan for program year 2026. See below for the full notice.

CDBG Program Overview

Since 2012, South Jordan City has received Community Development Block Grant funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These federal funds are intended to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The City's CDBG program supports family and individual stability, self-reliance, and prosperity by administering these funds each year.

The City receives approximately $220,000 each year. Of each year's grant, 15% is used for public services; 20% is used for administering the program. The remaining funds are used for hard-cost projects that improve opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons, such as neighborhood improvements.

Resident Resources

The City funds services for residents, particularly those who are low- or moderate-income, through several partnerships. If you or someone you know is in need of services, please reach out directly to the following entities. You may receive assistance free of charge.

Domestic Violence Assistance

• South Valley Services provides shelter and other services to those experiencing dating and domestic violence
• The Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake helps those experiencing dating and domestic violence with legal needs

Homeless Services

The Road Home is available to assist those experiencing homelessness.

Health Services Services

Community Health Centers of Utah has clinics in Midvale, West Valley, Taylorsville, and Salt Lake that provide medical (including prenatal care), dental, and mental health services. Services are available for those with and without insurance.

What Qualifies as Low- & Moderate-Income?

HUD publishes income limits to determine eligibility for different HUD programs. The income limits are based on the median family income for an area. The median income for the Salt Lake County area, including South Jordan, for FY 2025 is $122,700. Households making 80% or less of the median income, based on household size, qualify as low- and moderate-income. Income is projected based on current income going forward, not retrospectively. So if you've had a recent income loss, you may qualify regardless of past income.

The limits above apply from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

Individuals in the following categories automatically qualify regardless of income for some types of activities: abused children, adults experiencing domestic and dating violence, elderly persons, adults meeting the Census definition of "severely disabled," homeless persons, illiterate adults, persons living with AIDS, and migrant farmworkers.

The City also identifies areas with high percentages of low- and moderate-income residents to determine whether larger projects can be undertaken in an area (such as road improvements). Click to view a map (JPG) of those areas.

Announcements & Public Notices

Per HUD's requirements, the City issues 5-year Consolidated Plans, Annual Action Plans, year-end reviews (CAPER), and a Citizen Participation Plan. All plans undergo a 30-day public comment period; 15 days for CAPERs. Notice of review periods will be provided below. The public is welcome and encouraged to comment on the plans and programs at any time during the year through written comments and at public hearings (held in the fall and spring).

Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period Beginning April 7

Notice is hereby given that the South Jordan City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the South Jordan City Hall, located at 1600 W. Towne Center Drive, South Jordan, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG). 

The meeting may also be joined virtually via Zoom.us phone and video conferencing. All those who desire to attend the meeting via Zoom, please visit https://www.sjc.utah.gov/city-council for further instructions on the day of the meeting. Ability to connect and comment is dependent on an individual’s internet connection, not the City.  

The 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) will be available for public review and comment from April 8 to May 11, 2026, on the City’s website (https://www.sjc.utah.gov/CDBG); by hard copy at City Hall, the Public Works Building, and the Community Center; and upon request. Since HUD has not yet announced official grant allocation amounts, amounts listed for projects and activities are based on an estimated $235,000 grant allocation and are tentative. The City prepares a contingency plan for how the plan will be adjusted once final allocations are received. The proposed allocations are as follows:

• Hard Cost Projects
  • ADA Ramp Upgrades: $116,000
  • Audible Pedestrian Push Buttons, $40,000
• Admin and Planning
  • Long-Range Planning: $25,350
  • Administrative Funds: $21,650
• Public Services
  • Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, South Valley Sanctuary: $14,000
  • Homeless Shelter and Services, The Road Home: $5,000
  • Domestic Violence Victim Legal Assistance, The Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake: $8,000
  • Healthcare Access, Community Health Centers Inc.: $5,000
• Contingency
  • If the final grant amount is higher, the City will fund
    • Critical Home Repair Program, Habitat for Humanity: to be funded at most $30,000 and at least $20,000 if the actual allocation allows that much extra funding
    • If not, additional funding will go to the ADA Ramp Upgrades
  • If the final grant amount is lower, services and admin funds will be reduced according to their percentages to maintain the caps HUD places on funds for those services. The Critical Home Repair Program will not be funded.

The City will provide reasonable accommodations, including necessary interpretation, for all timely requests. For all inquiries, including to make a comment or request accommodations, contact Anna Crookston Acrookston@sjc.utah.gov or 801-446-4357. The hearing impaired may call 7-1-1 to contact TDD Utah Relay.

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