The City of Oklahoma City invites residents to attend one of two workshops to provide input on how the City spends U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program funds.

HUD funding is used for things like affordable housing, economic and workforce development, neighborhood revitalization and support services for people experiencing homelessness.

The public meetings are planned for the following dates and locations:

• Jan. 28 at 6 p.m.: Capitol Hill Library, 327 SW 27th St.
• Jan. 29 at 1 p.m.: Ralph Ellison Library, 2000 NE 23rd St.

All feedback gathered will be used to shape the City's 2026-2027 Action Plan, which details how the City will spend HUD funding.

"The Action Plan is the City's housing and community development strategy," Ben Davis, Principal Planner for the City's Housing and Community Development Division, said. "It provides staff with a blueprint for selecting projects based on needs and goals identified by our residents and informed by community data. These meetings provide a vital opportunity for residents to provide input to help guide decision-making. We encourage everyone interested in these topics to attend."

People can email their input to HCD@okc.gov if they can't attend the meetings.

About the Action Plan
The City's Annual Action Plan is a summary of the actions, projects and activities planned for the coming year to address the community's identified housing and community development needs and goals. This Action Plan outlines how the City will spend funding from four major HUD grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA).

The goals identified in the Action Plan are developed as part of a planning process that occurs every five years, and results in the Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan was updated in 2025.

HUD funds can be used for a variety of activities, but generally must provide a direct benefit for low- and moderate-income populations in OKC. These funds are often matched with private or local funding to maximize their impact.

The draft Action Plan will be published on okc.gov for public comment in early April.