Scott Costa

The City of Nashua's Five-Year Consolidated Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to address affordable housing, community, and economic development needs from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025. The plan prioritizes providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities primarily for low- and moderate-income residents. Key focus areas include increasing affordable housing, rehabilitation of existing units, public facility and infrastructure improvements, enhanced public services for vulnerable populations, fostering economic development, and strategies to address homelessness.

This document reports on the jurisdiction's progress in executing its strategic plan and action plan for the program year, focusing on HUD-funded initiatives. Key areas include business assistance, homelessness reduction, affordable housing development and rehabilitation, and community development through infrastructure improvements, public services, and job creation. The report also details resource utilization, addresses barriers to affordable housing, lead-based paint hazards, poverty reduction, and efforts to enhance coordination and fair housing. The jurisdiction has adapted to challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, to address community needs and achieve its goals.

This Annual Action Plan for the City of Nashua details activities and funding for FY2022 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022), serving as an application for HUD funding through the CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership Programs. It implements the goals of the 2020 Consolidated Plan, which aims to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities primarily for low- and moderate-income persons. Key priorities include increasing affordable housing through rehabilitation, expanding economic opportunities (especially for higher-paying jobs and improved transportation), enhancing public services for youth and seniors, creating livable communities through facility and infrastructure improvements, and addressing homelessness through permanent housing and supportive services.

This Annual Action Plan outlines the City of Nashua's activities and funding application for federal programs, specifically Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program. It aims to provide affordable decent housing, create a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities, primarily for low- and moderate-income persons. Key priorities include addressing affordable housing needs through rehabilitation and development, fostering economic development by linking low-income individuals to employment, improving public services and infrastructure within low-income neighborhoods, and tackling homelessness and special needs populations.

This Annual Action Plan for the City of Nashua outlines activities and funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs for FY2020, covering July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. The plan addresses key priorities including affordable housing, livable communities, public services, homelessness prevention, and economic development, primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income persons. Objectives include supporting the creation and preservation of affordable housing units, enhancing public facilities and infrastructure, expanding access to essential public services, and fostering economic opportunities through initiatives like micro-enterprise development, all aimed at providing a decent living environment and expanding opportunities.