Community Development

The Office of Community Development is a division of the Development and Planning Department.  Its responsibilities include:

- Preserving, promoting, and developing the City's interests in the areas of housing, public facilities, neighborhood improvements and community services.

- Researching, applying for, and administering state, federal, and private grant funding for the City sponsored programs.

- Working with other City departments, offices or agencies to securing operation and program funding.

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)

The City of Bridgeton receives Community Development Block Grants (CDBG funds) from the Federal government to support community needs such as housing rehabilitation (roof, structural, electrical, plumbing, heating repairs), historic preservation, commercial rehabilitation, new home construction, relocation assistance, repair of infrastructure (sidewalks, lighting, curbing, etc.), and the general elimination of community blight.

Grant eligibility requirements are established by the Federal government, and will require the applicant to disclose financial and other personal information.  Residents are encouraged to contact the Development & Planning Department for assistance in determining which CDBG programs are available and how to apply for them.

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