City of Redmond Expands Housing Support Through 2026 CDBG Investments

On Tuesday, April 28, Redmond City Council approved the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan, as recommended by Housing and Community Development Committee. The plan helps to address a wide range of community housing and facility needs through CDBG grants administration. Redmond is receiving $257,912 in CDBG entitlement for fiscal year 2026/27. The federally funded program continues to strengthen communities like Redmond by providing funds to improve housing, living environments, and economic opportunities, principally for persons with low- and moderate-income.

2025 Redmond CDBG-funded work included:

· $32,868 to Thrive for eviction prevention and housing navigation.

· $32,000 to the Redmond Senior Center to replace aging flooring for improved safety and accessibility.

· $118,660 to the Opportunity Foundation for flooring upgrades, ADA bathroom rehabilitation, and seven ceiling lifts to support residents with disabilities.

2026 Redmond allocations continue this broad housing strategy:

· $38,686 to support service providers at the City’s managed camp.

· $100,000 in homeownership assistance through Bend‑Redmond Habitat for Humanity and other eligible partners.

· $20,000 to Bethlehem Inn for a bathroom remodel that expands shelter capacity.

· $47,644 to the Opportunity Foundation for group home repairs and restoration.

“These projects show how CDBG funding helps the City of Redmond address housing needs at a variety of levels, from homelessness services to homeownership,” said Housing and Community Development Committee (HCDC) Chair Amber Wilson. “By partnering with local organizations, we’re able to support a wide range of programs assisting residents with safe, stable, and accessible housing options.”

For more information about the City of Redmond’s CDBG program or HCDC, please visit www.redmondoregon.gov/CDBG or contact Housing Program Analyst Linda Cline at 541-504-3046 or linda.cline@redmondoregon.gov.

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