The Lucas County Commissioners intend to apply to the Ohio Department of Development for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) small cities program, a federally funded program administered by the State. The county is eligible for $490,000 in PY 2026 funding, providing the county meets applicable program requirements and the County’s application is approved. On April 29, 2026, the county conducted its first public hearing to inform citizens about the CDBG programs, how it may be used, what activities are eligible, and other important program requirements.

Based on both citizen input and local officials’ assessment of the county’s needs, the county is proposing to undertake the following CDBG activities for PY 2026, based on funding of $490,000 plus RLF funds:

1. The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, Lucas County, Private Rehabilitation, National Objective benefits LMI Limited Clientele, CDBG Allocation $40,000
2. City of Oregon (Dedicated City), Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Improvements, National Objective benefits LMI Area Wide, CDBG Allocation $150,000
3. Area Office on Aging Senior Nutrition Program, Lucas County, Public Service, National Objective benefits LMI Limited Clientele, CDBG Allocation $122,000
4.Spencer Township, Neighborhood Facilities Improvements, National Objective benefits LMI Area Wide, CDBG Allocation $80,000
5. Administration & Fair Housing, CDBG Allocation $98,000.

A second public hearing will be held June 1, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. in the chambers of the Lucas County Commissioners, One Government Center, Toledo, OH 43604, to provide citizens an adequate opportunity to review and comment on the county’s proposed application, including the proposed activities summarized above, before the county submits its application to the Ohio Department of Development. Citizens are encouraged to attend this meeting to express their views and comments on the county’s proposed CDBG application.

Should any participant require auxiliary aids due to a disability or non-English languages, please contact the Commissioner’s office at least one week prior to the hearing date to ensure needs will be accommodated. Anyone wishing to submit written comments prior to the hearing date may direct them to the Commissioner’s Office at the address above.

Lucas County Commissioners
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