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Through the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, local governments are eligible for money from the federal government to implement a wide range of programs to improve neighborhoods.                                

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties 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. 

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
 
To improve and enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Corpus Christi, with the primary emphasis on the lives of low- and moderate-income families and individuals residing in designated areas throughout the City by:
 

  • Elimination of slums and blight and deterioration of community facilities
  • Elimination of conditions detrimental to health, safety, and public welfare
  • Conservation and expansion of housing
  • Rational utilization of land and other national resources
  • Reduction of isolation of income groups within communities and promotion of diversity and vitality
  • Restoration and preservation of special properties for historic, architectural or aesthetic reasons
  • Economic development, with emphasis on assisting low- and moderate-income individuals


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