Citizen Participation Plan | 2021
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The City of Scranton, Pennsylvania adopted a Citizens' Participation Plan in 2021 to comply with HUD regulations (24 CFR 91.105) and ensure public involvement in federally funded housing and community development programs, including CDBG, ESG, HOME, and AFH initiatives. The plan establishes minimum requirements for citizen participation in planning and implementing activities related to the 5-year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, CAPER, and fair housing analyses. The City commits to providing full public access to program information and affirmative efforts to encourage participation from low- and moderate-income residents, minorities, non-English speakers, persons with disabilities, and local organizations including businesses, developers, and community-based organizations.
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