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Santa Fe, NM– Santa Fe County invites residents to participate in a public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Established under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the CDBG Program supports local communities by funding essential facilities, promoting economic development, ensuring decent housing, and maintaining a suitable living environment. 

The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) anticipates distributing approximately $11 million in CDBG funds statewide through a competitive process. 

The County gathered community input for project selection through a series of public meetings, in preparation for the 2025 CDGB application cycle. The County’s CDBG application is due to the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) by August 19, 2025.  

Public Hearing Details: 

Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 

Time: 6:00 p.m. 

Location: Santa Cruz Public Housing, Housing Office (153 Camino de Quintana, Santa Fe, NM 87532) 

The New Mexico CDBG Program prioritizes projects that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income individuals. Applications may request up to $500,000 without a certified cost estimate and have no cap when accompanied by a certified estimate from a licensed professional. Planning grants are capped at $50,000. 

During the hearing, County staff will review eligible activities and funding categories. Community members are encouraged to attend, share input, and provide data or testimony in support of the proposed project. 

Santa Fe County is committed to accessibility. Individuals in need of auxiliary aids or translation services should contact the Growth Management Department at 505-995-2737 at least 48 hours in advance to arrange arrangements. 

Those unable to attend may submit written comments to: 

Santa Fe County Growth Management Department 

Att: Maxx Hendren, Capital Planning Team Leader 

PO Box 276, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Or by email: mhendren@santafecountynm.gov. 

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