CONSOLIDATED PLAN
~Important Updates~
CARES ACT
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
Amendments to the 2018-2023 Consolidated Plan and
2019-2020 Annual Action Plan
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) has substantial amendments that are forthcoming to the 2018-2023 Consolidated Plan and 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan. The documents will be posted as soon as they are available. These amendments are necessary to facilitate the receipt and distribution of critical funding to assist in the response and recovery of COVID-19.
What is the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES)?
On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the CARES Act. The Act will support preparation for and response to the community impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and identified additional funding for the following:
- Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
- Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Per the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), these funds are to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).
In addition to the substantial amendments, a separate ESG-CV Action Plan has been released to help quickly expedite the use of ESG-CV funds for individuals and families who are homeless or receiving homeless assistance; and to support additional homeless assistance and homelessness prevention activities to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.
Click Here to be directed to the ESG-CV Action Plan
The 2020 Action Plan
Click here to be directed to the Consolidated Plan page where you can download the 2020 Action Plan and the 2018-2023 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development.
The 2019 Action Plan
Click here to view and download the 2019 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development, updated May 2019
Click here to view and download the Five Year Consolidated Plan (June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2023) and the 2018 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development, updated August 2018
Click here to view and download the Appendices and Exhibits to the Consolidated Plan, updated August 2018
What is the Five Year Consolidated Plan?
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 new Five Year Plan will cover the period from June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2023.
The Five Year 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 Five Year Plan. MDHA is developing the 2018-2019 Action Plan for Program Year 1 concurrently with the Five Year Plan.
How is the Five Year Consolidated Plan developed?
In developing the Five Year Plan and annual updates, MDHA will follow guidance published by HUD, which is available at: https://www.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/eCon-Planning-Suite-Desk-Guide-IDIS-Conplan-Action-Plan-Caper-Per.pdf and utilize HUD-provided data and maps, which are available at: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/consolidated-plan/guides/#cpd-maps. MDHA will supplement the HUD-provided data and maps with local and state data and input from stakeholders and citizens obtained through the citizen participation process. Additional Consolidated Plan resources are available at: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/consolidated-plan/.
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.
Below is a list of community and stakeholder meetings held during the consultation/draft development phase. In addition, between March 16 and April 13, a survey was made available to gather input on housing and community development needs.
Community Meetings/Public Input Sessions |
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| Date | Meeting Name | Interest Area | Target Audience | Host |
| 3/2/2018 | Public Input Session | Homelessness | General public | Metro Homelessness Commission |
| 3/21/2018 | How’s Nashville Residents Meeting | Homelessness | Individuals with lived experience | Metro Homelessness Commission |
| 3/24/2018 | Public Input Session | Homelessness | General Public | Metro Homelessness Commission |
| 4/4/2018 | Community Meeting | Housing & Community Development | General public | MDHA |
| 4/5/2018 | Community Meeting | Housing & Community Development | General Public | St. Luke’s Community House |
| 4/6/2018 | Community Meeting | Housing & Community Development | General Public | Conexión Américas |
| 4/12/2018 | Community Meeting | Housing & Community Development | General public | Martha O’Bryan Center |
Stakeholder Consultations |
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| Date | Meeting Name | Interest Area |
Target Audience |
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| 3/2/2018 | Metro Homelessness Commission | Homelessness | Members of the Metro Homelessness Commission | ||||
| 3/5/2018 | Ad Hoc Affordable Housing Committee of Metro Council | Con Plan Overview | Committee members | ||||
| 3/7/2018 | Housing Navigator Meeting | Homelessness | Housing Navigators | ||||
| 3/15/2018 | Continuum of Care (CoC)/Homeless Coalition | Homelessness | Members of the CoC & Homeless Coalition | ||||
| 3/20/2018 | Housing Stakeholder Meeting | Homeownership | Partners with a focus on affordable housing for homeownership | ||||
| 3/21/2018 | HOPWA Stakeholder Consultation | HOPWA | Partners who service HOWPA clientele in the MSA. | ||||
| 3/21/2018 | Housing Stakeholder Meeting | Housing Preservation | Partners with a focus on affordable housing for homeownership | ||||
| 3/22/2018 | Housing Stakeholder Meeting | New Construction/Rental | Partners with a focus on affordable housing for rental purposes | ||||
| 3/27/2018 | Housing Stakeholder Meeting | Funders/Lenders | Partners who lend or fund affordable housing activities | ||||
| 4/3/2018 | Community Development/Anti-Poverty Stakeholder Meeting | Community Development | Partners who impact Community Development in Nashville | ||||
| 4/13/2018 | PHA Consultation | Public/Assisted Housing | MDHA Affordable Housing Staff | ||||
| 4/17/2018 | Presentation | Con Plan & Fair Housing | Participants at 2018 Fair Housing Conference | ||||
| 4/18/2018 | Strategic Planning | Housing & CD | MDHA & Metro Staff, Other Partners | ||||
–Ad Hoc Affordable Housing Committee on March 5, 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9afDqOvWLPI&list=PLE145F765DEA54FDB&index=10
PREVIOUS PUBLIC HEARINGS
-The Kickoff Public Hearing was held on Thursday, March 1, 2018.
PREVIOUS PUBLIC NOTICES/NOTICIAS PÚBLICA
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.
2018 – 2023 Consolidated Plan:
Five Year Consolidated Plan, (June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2023) and the 2018 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development, updated August 2018
Consolidated Plan Appendices and Exhibits, updated August 2018
2013-2018 CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
April 1, 2013 – May 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 Consolidated Plan, 2013 Action Plan (Program Year 1)
Substantial Amendment 1 (2013)
2014 Action Plan (Program Year 2)
2015 Action Plan (Program Year 3)
Substantial Amendment 2 & 2016 Action Plan – General Section (Program Year 4)
2017 Action Plan – General Section