The primary objective of Clackamas County's Community Development program is to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment principally for persons of low and moderate income. Activities which comprise the Community Development program include neighborhood and other public facility improvements, rehabilitation of existing housing and new housing development. Program activities must primarily benefit households or individuals who meet HUD low and moderate income limits.
Planning involves citizen participation and coordination with participating cities to assess needs.
The County's Consolidated Housing and Community Development plan covers program years 2000 - 2003. Prospects for funding through the Community Development program are most favorable if a need is identified and funding is requested during the preparation of the Consolidated Plan. During implementation of the plan opportunities to fund additional projects may be made possible by the cancellation of planned projects or availability of unanticipated supplemental funding.