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MDHA is in the process of developing the new Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Five-Year Plan) and the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development on behalf of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The purpose of the Five-Year Plan and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan is to assess affordable housing needs, community development opportunities and market conditions in Davidson County to establish data-driven priorities for the use of public funds. These public funds include federal funds through programs such as Community Development Block Grant funding, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant funding and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS. The new Five-Year Plan will cover the period from June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2028.
The Five-Year Plan is carried out through annual action plans, which provide a concise summary of actions, activities. The specific Federal and other resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified in the Five-Year Plan. MDHA is developing the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for Program Year 1 concurrently with the Five-Year Plan.
See the Five-Year Consolidated Plan
MDHA Seeking Input on Federal Funding for Housing and Community Development
Participate in an online survey and meet with neighborhood/community groups to provide input on Nashville’s future needs.
The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) is gathering community feedback on the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for annual grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These federal funds include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, HOME Investment Partnerships program, Emergency Solutions Grant program and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS. The new Five-Year Plan will cover the period from June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2028. The public is encouraged to participate in an online survey and attend meetings alongside neighborhood/community groups to make their voice heard about Nashville’s future needs.
The initiative encourages Nashville residents to share their thoughts about priorities and programs addressing affordable housing, public facilities and public services for families who earn a low and moderate income, persons who have disabilities, seniors and youth. Davidson County residents from all incomes and backgrounds were encouraged to fill out the survey that was available until 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2023.
Submitting Written Comments (Deadline 4 p.m. CT Wednesday, May 3, 2023)
MDHA will receive written comments on the draft Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2023 Action Plan through 4 p.m. CT Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
- Comments may be submitted electronically at consolidatedplan@nashville-mdha.org
- Faxed to 615-252-8533 (Attention: Consolidated Plan)
- Mailed to MDHA Community Development Department, Attention: Consolidated Plan, P.O. Box 846, Nashville, TN 37202. Mailed comments must be postmarked no later than May 3, 2023
- Hand-delivered to MDHA Community Development Department (and follow instructions on door for acceptance of delivery), Attention: Consolidated Plan, 712 S. Sixth St., Nashville, TN 37206
Attend a Public Hearing or Presentation on Community Needs
Community members may also attend community meetings to discuss the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan at events scheduled across the city. Meeting dates and locations are available below.
Public Hearings
Consolidated Plan Public Hearing Kickoff
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
In-person Meeting Option: North Nashville Police Precinct, 2231 26th Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37208
Second Public Hearing
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
In-person Meeting Option: North Nashville Police Precinct, 2231 26th Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37208
Third Public Hearing
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
In-person Meeting Option: Smith Springs Community Center, 2801 Smith Springs Road, Nashville, TN 37217
February 2023 Consolidated Plan Community Meetings
Topic: General Question and Answer Informational Meeting about the Consolidated Plan
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
In-person Meeting Option: Conexión Américas, 2195 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
Topic: Public Services
Date: Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
**In-person Meeting Option Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather**
Topic: Affordable Housing
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
In-person Meeting Option: Vine Hill Community Center, 25 Benton Ave, Nashville, TN 37204
Topic: Infrastructure
Date: Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
In-person Meeting Option: Metro Police Department – North Precinct, 2231 26th Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37208
Online Survey (Deadline to Respond 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2023)
Participants can take the online survey to rank community priorities, identify areas of need and make their own suggestions. English and Spanish versions of the survey are available.
The online survey was available until 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2023.
Provide Written Survey Responses and Comments via Email or Mail
Participants were able to provide written comments or download and complete a PDF version of the survey to submit until 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2023. The survey was available in Spanish and accessibility accommodations for the survey were made upon request.
Mail:
MDHA Community Development Department, Attention: Consolidated Plan
P.O. Box 846
Nashville, TN 37202
Email: consolidatedplan@nashville-mdha.org
Request a Community Presentation or Attend a Stakeholder Meeting
Community groups can request to have a MDHA Community Ambassador attend a meeting to discuss community needs.
Community groups can also attend the below stakeholder meetings.
Stakeholder Meetings
Topic: Metro Nashville Public Schools Meeting
Date: Monday, Feb. 13, 2023
Time: 2 p.m.
Topic: Metro Parks and Recreation Meeting
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023
Time: 1 p.m.
Topic: Economic Development Meeting
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023
Time: 2 p.m.
Topic: Broadband Meeting
Date: Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023
Time: 1 p.m.
Topic: Home Preservation Meeting
Date: Friday, Feb. 17, 2023
Time: 3 p.m.
Topic: Metro Housing Meeting
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023
Time: 2 p.m.
Topic: New Construction: Homeownership & Rental Housing Meeting
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023
Time: 2 p.m.
Topic: Mayor’s Office Stakeholder Meeting
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023
Time: 3 p.m.
Topic: HOPWA Meeting
Date: Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023
Time: 3 p.m.
Topic: Public Housing Needs Meeting
Date: Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023
Time: 4 p.m.
Topic: Fair Housing Meeting
Date: Friday, Feb. 24, 2023
Time: 10 a.m.
Topic: Homelessness Meeting – CoC /ESG/MHID
Date: Friday, Feb. 24, 2023
Time: 1 p.m.
2018–2023 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development
The purpose of the Five Year Plan is to assess affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions in Metro Nashville to establish data-driven priorities for the use of public funds, especially Federal funds (Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS). The current Five Year Plan covers the period from June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2023 and is carried out through annual action plans, which provide a concise summary of actions, activities, and the specific Federal and other resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified in the Five Year Plan.
2018-2023 Five Year Consolidated Plan Resources
2013-2018 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development
April 1, 2013 – March 31, 2018
The previous Consolidated Plan covered the period from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2015, and Metro Nashville was in program year three of the five-year plan when the planning process began for a new plan. Although there were two remaining years under the previous five-year plan, MDHA elected to undertake a new Consolidated Plan due to significant changes in Metro Nashville since 2009: the May 2010 Flood, reduced federal funding, and new federal laws and regulations. These drastic events, combined with the economic crisis of recent years, have changed housing and community needs throughout the county. A new Consolidated Plan allowed the City to identify the most pressing needs and develop the most effective strategies to meet those needs for the next five years (April 1, 2013 – March 31, 2018). MDHA updated the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) concurrently with the development of the 2013-2018 Consolidated Plan. During the development of the Consolidated Plan, the following priority needs were identified:
- Increase the Supply of Affordable Housing;
- Strengthen Collaboration Among the Network of Service Providers;
- Increase Access to Healthy Food Choices;
- Decrease Homelessness;
- Develop and Implement Place-Based Strategies for Community Development;
- Provide Summer Programs for Low- and Moderate-Income Children and Youth;
- Provide Housing Assistance for Persons With HIV/AIDS; and
- Affirmatively Further Fair Housing.
The Consolidated Plan is carried out through annual action plans, which provide a concise summary of actions, activities, and the specific Federal and other resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified in the Plan. Below are links to the 2013-2018 Consolidated Plan, Substantial Amendments 1 and 2, and annual updates (action plans).
2013-2018 Five Year Consolidated Plan Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Five-Year Consolidated Plan developed?
In developing the Five Year Plan and annual updates, MDHA followed guidance published by HUD and utilized HUD-provided data and maps.
MDHA supplemented the HUD-provided data and maps with local and state data and input from stakeholders and citizens obtained through the citizen participation process.
How can you get involved?
We make every effort to engage the residents of Nashville and Davidson County during the development of the Consolidated Plan and for comments on the draft, once published. Please email us at: consolidatedplan@Nashville-MDHA.org to get on our email list. Information will also be provided on our website and social media platforms.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
MDHA does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, color, national origin, religion, disability or any other legally protected status in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities.