Community Development

Consolidated Plan

About

MDHA develops the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Five-Year Plan) 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.

2024 Annual Action Plan

MDHA has prepared for submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a draft 2024-2025 Annual Update for Program Year (PY) 2 (2024 Action Plan). The 2024 Action Plan describes community needs and funding priorities for the 2024-2025 program year (June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025) and serves as the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County’s application for receiving funds for the following programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA). Proposed funding allocations are intended to address the priority needs identified in the 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan, as amended, and to benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) households and areas. Details regarding specific activities to be funded are provided in the 2024 Action Plan. 

The draft 2024 Action Plan was made available for public examination and comment on May 1, 2024. 

See the 2024 Action Plan

MDHA held an in-person public hearing on this proposed amendment at 6:30 p.m. CDT May 16, 2024, at the Smith Springs Community Center at 2801 Smith Springs Road, Nashville, TN 37217. The hearing could also be attended virtually via Zoom. A copy of the Action Plan Public Hearing presentation is available below.


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.

MDHA Special Projects Manager Brian Sexton

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. 

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).


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.

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