PUBLIC NOTICE
BENTON HARBOR
DRAFT 2026-2030 CONSOLIDATED PLAN &
2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
PUBLIC COMMENT REVIEW PERIOD & PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is given that a draft of the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) and 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the use of Federal U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) funds for Benton Harbor will be available for a thirty (30) day public comment and review period. Notice is also given that a Public Hearing will be held. PY 2026 begins July 1, 2026 and ends June 30, 2027.
The City of Benton Harbor is an entitlement recipient of Federal formula grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The 2026-2030 ConPlan serves as a strategic plan to identify needs of the community related to providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities. The City’s PY 2026 AAP outlines proposed projects and activities by the City’s CDBG program to address the identified priority needs and goals in the ConPlan. Based on the prior PY grant allocations, the City expects to receive an estimated $382,893 in CDBG funding.
At the time this notice was published, HUD had not yet announced the CDBG allocation. The CDBG allocation listed above is an estimate of the anticipated PY 2026 grant allocations based on previous annual allocations and the City has a contingency provision, as per guidance from notice CPD-25-02 to match the actual allocation amount once it has been announced by HUD. The City’s final allocation towards activities in the AAP will be divided among all proposed activities’ budgets and will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts, with adjustments to remain in compliance with CDBG grant regulations. The following is the current estimated budget before the contingency provision.
Program Administration: $76,577
Public Services: $57,432
Public Improvements: $146,247
Housing Rehab: $102,637
Public Hearing: The City will hold a public hearing during the development of the plan to gather feedback and review the draft 2026-2030 ConPlan and 2026 AAP on March 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM at City Hall, 200 E. Wall Street, Benton Harbor, MI in the Commission Chamber.
Public Comment Period: A 30-day public comment period will be held to allow for the public to review and make comments on the draft 2026-2030 ConPlan and 2026 AAP. The public comment period will be held from April 10, 2026 to May 10, 2026. The draft plans will be posted on the City website at https://bhcity.us/community-economic-development/ and at the Benton Harbor Public Library as well as at CEDD, City Hall, 200 E. Wall Street, Benton Harbor, MI. Written comments can also be submitted to the CEDD at the address above or via email to alittle@bhcity.us.
Accessibility: In accordance to the ADA of 1990, all persons with a disability who need accommodations to participate could contact the Director of CEDD by phone or email. All non-English speaking persons who need translation services could also contact the Director of CEDD by phone or email. The City will upon request with seven (7) calendar days’ notice, provide interpreter services at the public meeting. The public hearing held at the Lula Lee Commission Chambers at City Hall is ADA accessible. Persons with a disability may also view documents on the website.
Honorable Marcus Muhammad, Mayor
Alex Little, City Manager