County of Rockland, New York :: Community Development

Office of Community Development

Serving the people of Rockland County & improving the quality of life

The Office of Community Development serves the people of Rockland County by obtaining federal and state grants to provide affordable housing and improve the quality of life to low and moderate income residents in Rockland in an ethical, courteous, timely and cost-effective manner.

2019 HUD Entitlement Grant Applications Are Open!

Applications will be accepted until May 20th.

The Rockland County Office of Community Development is pleased to announce that its application period has begun for the 2019 fiscal year. Anyone who wishes to apply for federal grant funding can start an application at the following link:

2019 CDBG, HOME & ESG Application

The application period will end on Monday, May 20, 2019. No proposals will be accepted after this date. Applications are available for the following HUD Entitlement Grants:

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG)

The grants provide funding to eligible projects sponsored by public agencies, developers, for-profit or not-for-profit organizations. We encourage organizations who provide quantifiable benefits to the low and moderate-income population to apply. The funding is provided through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Since the funding source is limited, this is a competitive application process. The Rockland County Office of Community Development HUD Entitlement Program goals are consistent with its adopted 2015–2019 Five-Year Consolidated Plan as well as the National Objectives defined by HUD.

Grants, Programs & Services

Community Development Block Grants
This program provides grants funds to local and State governments to be used to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing with a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities to assist low- and moderate-income residents. Read more...

Home Investment Partnership Program
A Federal grant program designed to help jurisdictions expand the supply of decent and affordable rental and ownership housing for low and very low income persons. Read more...

Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
The HOPWA program provides housing assistance and supportive services for low-income people with HIV/AIDS and their families. Read more...

Emergency Solutions Grant
The purpose of the ESG program is to assist individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. Read more...