The City of Colorado Springs Housing and Homelessness Response Department is seeking feedback from residents, service providers, advocates, and stakeholders on its draft 2026 Annual Action Plan. This plan will determine how federal housing and community development funds are allocated to support low- and moderate-income residents in the coming year.
A public hearing on the draft plan is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the City Administration Building located at 30 S Nevada Ave., Room 102. Participants can attend in person, join online through Microsoft Teams, or dial in by phone.
According to the city, “The Annual Action Plan outlines proposed priorities, programs, and funding allocations for the upcoming program year, focusing on affordable housing, homelessness response and prevention, neighborhood improvements, and support for community-based organizations. Public input plays a critical role in ensuring these investments reflect community needs and lived experiences.”
The draft plan is part of a larger federal planning framework that guides how resources from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are used locally. Funding sources include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program.
Details about the public hearing—including participation options—and access to the draft plan can be found at ColoradoSprings.gov/2026AnnualActionPlan.
The city states: “In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (‘ADA’), and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the City of Colorado Springs will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities, and those with Limited English Proficiency. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid, language services, or reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting should make the request as soon as possible HousingAndHomelessnessResponse.SMB@coloradosprings.gov or calling 719-385-5859. Dial 711 or 800-659-3656 for Relay Colorado.”
