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Exhibit A
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
This document serves as the City of Denton's 2026 Action Plan for the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). In accordance with 24 CFR Part
91.220 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the City of
Denton is required to submit a One-Year Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development. The plan outlines the specific projects and services that will be funded during the 2026-27
program year (October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027) to address Denton's strategies stated in
the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. The 2026 Action Plan
covers the fourth year of Denton’s current 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan for housing and community
development.
The City of Denton is currently an entitlement city for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program and a participating jurisdiction for the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program. SF-424
applications and certifications for CDBG and HOME are available in the appendix section (ATTACHMENT
1). Also, included in the appendix are the HUD assurances and certifications.
The City of Denton's total federal and program income funding for 2026 is $1,734,810.33 (including
$103,243.28 in CDBG Reprogrammed Funds and $4,000 in CDBG estimated program income).
A total of $1,457,958.33 in CDBG and HOME funds were allocated to eligible projects. The amount
requested and eligible for HOME funds was less than the amount available, so $187,946.05 is available
as unprogrammed funds. The unprogrammed funds will be allocated through a substantial amendment
process required by HUD.
Most of the 2026 CDBG and HOME activities will meet the HUD national objectives of benefitting low
and moderate-income persons, except for administration activities. The table below provides a
summary of the categories for benefitting low and moderate-income persons and the percentage of
total funding available in the 2026-27 program year. A total of 82% of all CDBG funds and 51% of all
HOME funds have been allocated to low and moderate-income activities. This percentage for the HOME
grant will increase to 90% when the unprogrammed funds are allocated to eligible HOME projects.
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AMENDMENTS:
The City of Denton is amending the following Action Plans:
a) The 2021 Action Plan to reallocate $25,057.82 in CDBG funds. The minor amendment would
reallocate the balance from the Homebuyer Assistance Program to the Minor Repair Program.
b) The 2024 Action Plan to reallocate $78,185.46 in CDBG funds. The minor amendment would
reallocate the Balance from the Carl Young Park Trail Project to the Minor Repair Program.
Funding Source Funding Amount
Community Development Block Grant- Estimate 1,140,961.00
Community Development Block Grant- Program Income1 4,000.00
Community Development Block Grant- Reallocated Funds 103,243.28
CDBG TOTAL 1,248,204.28
HOME Investment Partnership Grant 486,606.05
HOME TOTAL 486,606.05
TOTAL 1,734,810.33
Funds Programmed to Activities in Action Plan 1,546,864.28
Unprogrammed Funds (CDBG) 187,946.05
1Reallocated funds are from completed 2021-and 2024 projects with residual funds.
Estimated program income will be adjusted at the end of the program year based on the
actual program received.
Table 1 - CDBG/HOME Funding
National Objectives CDBG Grant % of Grant HOME Grant % of Grant
L/M Income Area Benefit 0 0% 0 0%
L/M Income Limited-Clientele 566,190 45% 0 0%
L/M Income Housing 453,822.28 36% 250,000 51%
TOTAL 1,020,012.28 82% 250,000 51%
Total Funds Available 1,248,204.28 100% 486,606.05 100%
Table 2 - National Objectives
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
Action Plan Objectives Outcomes
Affordable Housing 43
Making Homelessness Rare, Brief, and
Nonrecurring
270
Public Services 2,074
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Public Facilities, Improvements, and
Infrastructure
1,933
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
Below is a summary of the number of households or persons served through the CDBG and
HOME grants from the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report which is the most
recently completed year. The 2024 Action Plan was the second year of Denton’s 2023-2027
Consolidated Plan. Staff focused on housing and public services with an emphasis on homeless
assistance and public facility improvements. Below is an overview of the proposed priorities, actual
accomplishments, and expenditures by grant including an expenditure rate. 2024 Action Plan goals
focused on affordable housing (95 persons assisted), public facility improvements (1,770 persons
assisted), and public services activities (583 persons assisted) with an emphasis on homeless assistance
(415 persons assisted) for a total of 2,863 persons assisted.
2023-27 CONPLAN PRIORITY /
ACTIVITY
PERSON
ASSISTED
CDBG/CDBG-
CV
Expenditures
HOME/HOME-
ARP
Expenditures
Total
Expenditures Percent
Affordable Housing 95 $456,252 $185,166 $641,418 30%
Making Homelessness Rare, Brief,
and Nonrecurring 415 $157,570 $814,150 $971,720 45%
Public Services 583 $104,679 $0 $104,679 5%
Public Facilities, Improvements,
and Infrastructure 1770 $181,913 $0 $181,913 8%
Planning and Administration 0 $204,018 $47,199 $251,217 12%
Total 2863 $1,104,431 $1,046,515 $2,150,946 100%
Table 3 - HUD Expenditures and Persons Assisted by ConPlan Priorities
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
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Citizen participation and stakeholder consultation are a key component to our City’s Action Plan.
Community Services took the following measures to encourage citizen participation throughout the year
and additional information and supporting documentation is available in the appendix (Attachment 2):
• Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations. The City of Denton has a very strong network of service
providers including those providing housing, education, health care and other needed services. The
City engages in ongoing active participation in various boards, coalitions, and committees with a
commitment to building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with community
partners and interest groups. The City obtains real-time data on community needs from active,
participating members of the community including representatives from organizations providing
public services, community residents and engaged stakeholders. Over the past five years, the
United Way of Denton County, the City of Denton, the Denton Independent School District, and
other organizations have joined together to review and discuss the provision of services in the
Denton area to maximize the benefits derived from available resources.
• Online Survey. Web-based surveys are an effective means to complement paper-based or other
traditional methods of data collection. Using web-based surveys allows us to reach a greater
proportion of the population because they are easily distributed and reach people who rely
exclusively on electronic media for news and information. The City collected surveys from October
1, 2025, through October 31, 2025, which generated 313 responses in total. The survey questions
focused on housing and community development needs. Community Development utilized social
media and solicited City Council, community partners (nonprofits, boards, coalitions, committees),
and various city departments and housing providers to assist in distributing the survey across the
community. Paper surveys were also made available upon request.
• Funding Workshop. The City hosted a Funding Priority Workshop on October 28, 2025, at 6 p.m. at
the North Branch Library (3020 N. Locust St. Denton, TX 76209) to provide an update on current
funding initiatives and obtain feedback from the community for the prioritization of funds. The
workshop was promoted via email listserv, social media, the City’s website, flyers posted in city
facilities, and newspaper ad. Spanish translations were available. Staff made a presentation to
review funds and annual performance and solicited comments on how federal funds should be
utilized in the community. For a summary of public comments, see ATTACHMENT 2.
• Public Comment Period. A draft of the 2026 Annual Plan was placed on public display for 30 days
beginning from May 25, 2026, to June 23, 2026. Posted an advertisement in the Denton Record
Chronicle. Posted draft plan on the City’s website. Solicited comments through Constant Contact,
social media, the City’s website, flyers posted in city facilities, information circulated on the local
Denton Television channel, and a newspaper ad.
• Public Hearing. Conducted a final public hearing on June 16, 2026, during the City Council Meeting
Regular Session to obtain comments on the proposed use of funds for 2026 Action Plan. The public
hearing was promoted through Constant Contact email blast, social media, a webform on the City’s
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website, the City’s local television channel, and an ad in the local paper. Spanish translations were
available. See ATTACHMENT 2 for Comments.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
A summary of public comments received during the funding workshop, public hearing, results of the
public survey, and during the 30-day comment period are available in attachment 2. The appendix also
includes supporting documentation on the outreach methods (ATTACHMENT 2).
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
City Council, staff and the Community Services Advisory Committee (CSAC), an advisory council
composed of Denton residents appointed by City Council, considered all public comments informing the
development of the 2026 Action Plan.
7. Summary
The 2026 Action Plan was developed by requesting public input regarding the use of federal
funds. Housing, Public Facility, and Human Services funding applications were released November 24,
2025. Application training was provided by the Community Services Staff on the combined community
development funding application December 9, 2025. The CSAC reviewed and scored applications in
February and March 2026, and the committee developed a set of funding recommendations May 8,
2026. The 2026 Action Plan was developed based on the CSAC recommendations.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant
program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator Denton Community Development Division
HOME Administrator Denton Community Development Division
Table 4 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The City of Denton Community Services is the lead agency responsible for overseeing the development of the Consolidated Plan for the City of
Denton. Community Services also administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships
(HOME) Grant.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
City of Denton
Community Services
601 E. Hickory St.
Denton, Texas 76205
Phone: (940) 349-7726
Fax: (940) 349-7753
E-mail: communitydevelopment@cityofdenton.com
Website: http://www.cityofdenton.com
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The City of Denton encourages the participation of all citizens in the development of the Consolidated
and Action Plans and in the review of progress in implementing planned activities. The City of Denton
utilizes a variety of methods to consult with residents, social service providers, and community
development organizations, to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and
private and governmental health, mental health, and service agencies.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(l))
The participation process for the Consolidated Plan included public hearings, a 30-day public comment
period, a community survey for citizens and non-profit agencies, participating in coalitions and
committees including focus groups, consultation with various city departments, and consultation with
housing providers.
The City particularly encouraged involvement by low- and- moderate-income households residing in
areas targeted for program activities as required by the Citizen Participation Plan. Special efforts are
made to assure that low- and moderate-income persons, households in areas assisted by program
activities, and persons with special needs have opportunities to participate.
The City enhances coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and
governmental health, mental health and service agencies by holding public meetings, utilizing public
comment periods; administering community surveys accessible online and in print for citizens and non-
profit agencies, through active participation in coalitions and committees, by maintaining ongoing
consultation with various city departments; and ongoing consultation with housing providers including
nonprofits and the Denton Housing Authority.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The Continuum of Care (CoC) sets priorities for housing and supportive services to benefit people
experiencing homelessness and people at risk of homelessness. The City actively participates in the
Balance of State CoC and the local homeless coalition, the Denton County Homeless Coalition.
This collaboration supports developing the framework for local housing focused on strategies for making
homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. The collaboration (consultation) with the CoC has led to full
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implementation of Denton’s Coordinated Entry System (CE), offering a centralized, community-wide
coordinated system of prioritizing and moving people experiencing homelessness to permanent
housing. CE data is collected and shared safely between service providers and allows our local system to
quickly identify, assess, and refer unhoused folks to housing assistance and supportive services that
promote housing stability based on their level of need and special population prioritization status
(Veterans, Chronically Homeless, and Victims of Domestic Violence). Deidentified data on the CE is
analyzed and disseminated through a dashboard provided to the public:
https://www.unitedwaydenton.org/homelessness-data-denton-county.
Working in collaboration and in support of the identified priorities, CoC grants are awarded locally to
provide housing and supportive services. In Denton, these funds support permanent supportive housing
projects, support for Coordinated Entry/HMIS, and Rapid Re-housing so individuals and families can
transition out of homelessness into permanent housing.
Coordination with the Continuum of Care offers entities expanded access to funding, quality
collaborative tools, and greater knowledge of resources. Coordination with the CoC offers several
benefits to the City of Denton and the CoC. Collaboration includes improved data collection and better
management of available resources by improving the Homeless Management Information System
(HMIS). The City invests public funds for HMIS, including assistance with licenses and funding for a staff
position at the United Way of Denton County for HMIS/Coordinated Entry support in Denton. CoC
collaboration improves the relevance of data collected through the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) homeless
count and annual Housing Inventory Count (HIC). In consultation with the CoC, the City of Denton staff
work with private partners and neighboring entitlement communities to implement the PIT and HIC
collaboratively across Denton County.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
ESG consultation is not applicable since Denton does not receive ESG funds from HUD as an annual
entitlement. However, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) does manage the
local competition for the State Entitlement ESG funds.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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1 Agency/Group/Organization Committee on Persons with Disabilities
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
Special Needs Citizen Committee
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Services and Public Facilities
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Review committee reports and actions, present to committee on City programs.
OUTCOMES: Committee develops recommendations for improvement of local
services and infrastructure for persons with disabilities.
2 Agency/Group/Organization DENTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORP
Agency/Group/Organization Type CHDO
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Affordable Housing
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
DAHC participates with the DC Behavioral Health Leadership Team, DC
Homelessness Leadership Team along with the City and distributed City online
survey through DAHC. OUTCOMES: Partners with City and other organizations
to create/preserve affordable rental housing.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Denton County MHMR Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Mental Health Service Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Services Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
DCMHMR participates with the CoC, DC Behavioral Health Leadership Team, DC
Homelessness Leadership Team along with the City and distributed City online
survey through DCMHMR. OUTCOMES: To improve and expand Mental Health
resources/services including PSH.
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4 Agency/Group/Organization Denton County Public Health Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type Public Health Department, Coalitions
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Services Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Coalition of multiple local services providers including the City and distributed
City online survey through DCPH. OUTCOMES: Identify community needs,
address gaps in services, and expand resources. Engage in planning activities to
improve, expand, and coordinate Healthy Community resources/services.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Denton Housing Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Affordable Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Requested information and data from DHA on public housing needs and
distributed City online survey through DHA. OUTCOMES: Local housing
organizations will work to provide additional affordable housing for Housing
Choice Voucher holders and others. Opportunities for better coordination of
affordable housing needs including planning.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Denton County Food Insecurity Group
Agency/Group/Organization Type Public Services Assistance Group
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Public Services
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Coalition of multiple local services providers including the City. City participates
in biweekly meetings. OUTCOMES: Collaborate to identify community needs,
address gaps in services, and expand resources to decrease food insecurity.
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7 Agency/Group/Organization Denton Independent School District
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
Public Education Entity
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Economic and Public Services Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Joint City and DISD meetings are hosted. OUTCOMES: Increase
intergovernmental collaboration and identify partnerships necessary to address
community needs.
8 Agency/Group/Organization Denton County Behavioral Health Leadership Team
Agency/Group/Organization Type Quasi-Governmental Collective Impact Initiative
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Public Services Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City works in collaboration with partners to increase intergovernmental
collaboration and identify community needs. OUTCOMES: Enhance the
behavioral health outcomes of all partners by facilitating a shared vision, shared
measurements, mutually reinforcing activities, and continuous communication.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Denton County Homelessness Leadership Team
Agency/Group/Organization Type Quasi-Governmental Collective Impact Initiative
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Public Services Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City in public-private partnership by funding the UW initiative. City works in
collaboration with partners to increase intergovernmental collaboration and
identify community needs. OUTCOMES: Making Homelessness Rare, Brief, and
Nonrecurring.
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10 Agency/Group/Organization Denton County Workforce Success Leadership Team
Agency/Group/Organization Type Quasi-Governmental Collective Impact Initiative
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Economic Mobility, Financial Stability
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City works in collaboration with partners to increase intergovernmental
collaboration and identify community needs. OUTCOMES: Enhance the
workforce success outcomes of all partners by facilitating a shared vision,
shared measurements, mutually reinforcing activities, and continuous
communication.
11 Agency/Group/Organization Texas Homeless Network
Agency/Group/Organization Type Lead Agency for the Balance of State CoC
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Public Service Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Continuous collaboration and consultation regarding homeless needs in the
Denton area. OUTCOMES: Making Homelessness Rare, Brief, and Nonrecurring.
12 Agency/Group/Organization Local Broadband Companies- Frontier Communications, Spectrum, and Charter
Communications
Agency/Group/Organization Type Local Broadband Companies
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Reviewed data from local broadband companies, including upload and
download speeds, to determine the need for broadband wiring and connections
for low and moderate-income households.
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13 Agency/Group/Organization Local Emergency Management-City and County of Denton Emergency
Management, FEMA Region VI
Agency/Group/Organization Type Local Emergency Management Agencies
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agencies developed the Denton County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan that
identified natural disasters as having the potential to cause damage in the
county. The plan was reviewed to determine the impact on low- and moderate-
income areas.
Table 5 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
The City made every effort to consult all Agency types, including Broadband and Emergency Management during the ConPlan process.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan
overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care
Assessment of Fair Housing City of Denton (North Texas Regional Housing
Assessment) AFH-AFFH
Denton Plan 2040 City of Denton Needs Assessment, Market Analysis,
AFH-AFFH
Denton Development Code City of Denton Needs Assessment, AFH-AFFH
2022 Denton Mobility Plan City of Denton Needs Assessment, AFH-AFFH
Parks Master Plan City of Denton Needs Assessment
Collective Impact Initiatives United Way of Denton County Needs Assessment
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Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan
overlap with the goals of each plan?
ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained,
Employed United Way of Denton County Needs Assessment
CHIP (Community Health Improvement Plan) Denton County Health Department Needs Assessment
County Health Rankings and Road Map Denton County Health Department Needs Assessment
Regional Data and Analysis North Texas Council of Governments Needs Assessment, Market Analysis
Denton County Hazard Mitigation Plan Denton County Emergency Management Needs Assessment
Broadband Plan City of Denton Needs Assessment
Table 6 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation. Summarize citizen participation
process and how it impacted goal-setting
The City of Denton utilizes a variety of methods to encourage ongoing participation from residents, social service providers and community
development organizations. To broaden the citizen participation process during the 2026 Action Plan, residents were able to access a brief
survey regarding the use of CDBG, HOME, and other funding targeted to assist low and moderate-income individuals and households. The survey
was promoted via email listserv, social media, the City’s website, flyers posted in libraries and recreation centers and an ad in the local paper.
The survey was available October 2025, and the City received three-hundred thirteen responses (313). A summary of survey results is in the
appendix (ATTACHMENT 2). The opportunity for residents to provide comments and ideas without attending a public hearing gave staff
additional information on existing programs and what can be done to improve services. In the online survey, the top three needs in each
category of housing assistance, infrastructure, and special populations that respondents stated the City should fund are as follows:
• Affordable Housing: Repair homes for low-income homeowners (81%); Provide housing for groups with limited access to resources
(66%); and homebuyer assistance (59%)
• Making Homelessness Rare, Brief, and Nonrecurring: Improved mental health services (63%); Rental assistance to prevent evictions
(47%); and job training and employment services (45%)
• Public Services: Health and mental health services (80%), affordable childcare (75%), and transportation services (52%)
• Public Improvements and Infrastructure Needs: Improve roads and sidewalks (81%); Improve accessibility (53%); and improve parks and
recreation facilities (53%)
This Action Plan includes CDBG and HOME funds for many of the top needs that respondents stated that the City should fund, such as affordable
housing, reducing and/or eliminating homelessness, childcare centers and services, health services, and transportation assistance. The city
continues to allocate General Funds to also assist with the top needs such as services for neglected/abused children, health services, mental
health, and homeless initiatives.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of commen
ts not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
4 Online Survey
(1)
All city residents and
organizations.
313 surveys were
completed.
See summary of the
comments.
Attachment 2
Comments regarding
City services not
pertaining to eligible
activities under CDBG
or HOME funding
were not
incorporated into the
plan(s).
Funding Priority
Survey (Oct. 2025)
5 Social Media All city residents and
organizations
Residents were
requested to attend
hearings, complete
surveys and provide
comment.
Included with Sort
Order 1 through 4
above as applicable.
N/A
Posting during
survey and
comment periods
on social media.
6 Denton
Television
All city residents and
organizations.
Posted during survey
and public comment
periods.
Included with Sort
Order 1 through 4
above as applicable.
N/A
Posting during
survey and
comment periods
7
Community
Development
Email Listserv
(2 times)
Service providers,
residents in low/mod
areas, Neighborhood
Associations and
local churches.
Residents were
requested to attend
hearings, complete
surveys and provide
comment.
Included with Sort
Order 1 through 4
above as applicable.
N/A October 28, 2025,
June 16, 2026
Table 7 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Details about how we intend to spend specific grant resources on specific activities which tie back to our larger Strategic Plan Goals. The
anticipated federal resources below are based on final HUD allocation amounts.
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder of
ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation: $ Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Administration,
Housing, Public
Facility
Improvements,
and Public
Services
1,140,961.00 4,000.00 103,243.28 1,248,204.28 2,496,408.56
2026APlan includes $103,243.28
as prior year funds. $25,057.82
from the 2021 Homebuyer
Assistance Program that closed
with residual funds. $78,185.46
from 2024 Carl Young Park Trail
Project that completed with
residual funds. $103,243.28
were allocated to the Minor
Repair Program.
HOME public -
federal
Administration,
Homebuyer
assistance
486,606.05 0.00 0.00 486,606.05 973,212.10
Table 8 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
The CDBG and HOME activities leverage other funding sources to carry out various activities. For the 2026-27 program year, CDBG and HOME
projects will leverage an additional $63,561,430 in federal, state, local, and private funds and include the following:
Proposed General Funds for human services activities $415,000
Federal Funds for human services activities $14,744,891
State Funds for human services activities $23,589,903
Local Funds for human services activities $6,370,356
Private Funds for human services activities $18,441,280
Private Funds for affordable housing activities $0
Total Federal, State, Local, and Private Funding $63,561,430
Table 9 – Leverage Funding
The above list includes proposed General Fund allocations from the City of Denton. General fund recommendations will be considered during
the normal budgeting cycle and considered for approval in September 2026.
The HOME program requires a participating jurisdiction to provide a 25% match of the federal HOME funds. The City of Denton's local match for
the HOME program is $62,500 for the 2026-27 program year. The 25% match of federal HOME grant excludes administrative allowances. The
City of Denton will provide the match from a variety of sources, including the following:
• Residual balance of match from prior years.
• Local and state funding provided to Denton Affordable Housing Corporation and Habitat for Humanity of Denton County on eligible
HOME projects, such as funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank, Denton County Housing Finance Corporation, and Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
Not applicable.
Discussion
See discussion in previous sections.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Affordable
Housing
2023 2027 Affordable
Housing
Denton
City Limits
Affordable
Housing
CDBG: $453,822.28
HOME: $250,000.00
Public service activities
for Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
43 Households Assisted
2 Making
Homelessness
Rare, Brief and
Nonrecurring
2023 2027 Homeless Denton
City Limits
Making
Homelessness
Rare, Brief and
Nonrecurring
CDBG: $50,000.00 Homeless Person
Overnight Shelter: 270
Persons Assisted
3 Public Services 2023 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Denton
City Limits
Public Services CDBG: $171,144.00 Public service activities
for Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
2,074 Persons Assisted
4 Public Facilities,
Improvements
and
Infrastructure
2023 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Denton
City Limits
Public Facilities,
Improvements
and
Infrastructure
CDBG: $395,046.00 Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities
for Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
1,933 Persons Assisted
5 Planning and
Administration
2023 2027 Planning and
Administration
Denton
City Limits
Planning and
Administration
CDBG: $228,192.00
HOME: $48,660.00
Table 10 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
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1 Goal Name Affordable Housing
Goal
Description
Support the provision of quality housing by increasing the availability/accessibility of affordable housing. The City will
address the priority need by funding the following activities: Home Repair Programs; Homebuyer Assistance Programs;
homelessness prevention (non-HOME rental assistance); rapid re-housing; and supportive services.
2 Goal Name Making Homelessness Rare, Brief and Nonrecurring
Goal
Description
The City is providing support for the community’s Collective Impact Initiative, the Denton County Homelessness Leadership
Team that seeks to:
a. Increase leadership, collaboration, and engagement, with a focus on providing and promoting collaborative leadership
at all levels of government and across all sectors
b. Strengthen the housing crisis response system’s capacity to implement successful interventions to make Homelessness
Rare, Brief and Nonrecurring.
c. Increase access to housing, by providing emergency, affordable housing and permanent supportive housing.
d. Increase economic security, by improving access to education and increasing meaningful and sustainable employment
and improving access to mainstream programs and services to reduce financial vulnerability to homelessness.
3 Goal Name Public Services
Goal
Description
The City will support nonprofit organizations in carrying out public service activities assisting low-income persons,
children/youth, seniors, persons with disabilities, and persons experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. Services will
address the following: economic stability, education access and quality, health care access and quality, neighborhood and
built environment, and social and community context.
4 Goal Name Public Facilities, Improvements and Infrastructure
Goal
Description
Provides funding for public facilities and infrastructure improvements. Public facility projects benefit LMI persons by
creating/improving public services facilities such as ADA accessibility and increasing public service locations. Infrastructure
improvement projects benefit LMI neighborhoods by improving existing infrastructure such as street improvements;
installation of new sidewalk, water and sewer lines, and drainage improvements; improving and expanding park and
recreational facilities.
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5 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal
Description
Planning, management, and operations related to developing, administering and carrying out the 2023-2027 Consolidated
Plan Strategic Plan and Annual Goals and Objectives.
The following are estimates of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families as defined by HOME 91.215 (b):
Extremely Low Income Low Income Moderate Income
8 23 12
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City of Denton is an entitlement for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and a
participating jurisdiction for the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. For the 2026-27
program year, the city has an estimated total of $1,734,810.33 in federal funds and program income,
including $103,243.28 in reprogrammed CDBG funds. Table 11 lists the funded projects for this year.
The 2026 HOME allocation was not fully program; a balance of $187,946.05 will be programmed
through a substantial amendment to HUD in Fall 2026.
2026 HOME Grant Allocation $486,606.05
Less: Homebuyer Assistance Program Funds ($250,000.00)
Less: HOME Administration Funds ($48,660.00)
Total 2026 HOME Unprogrammed Funds $187,946.05
Table 11 – 2026 HOME Unprogrammed Funds
Besides the federal funds, the City of Denton is also leveraging an additional $1,345,526.00 in local funds
from the City of Denton General Funds for public services and homeless council initiatives. The list below
provides the funding recommendation with General Funds for the 2026-27 program year.
Project Name and Information
Agency Name Service Type Funding
Amount
Projected
Goal
Children’s Advocacy Center Victim Services/Counseling $50,000 84
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Denton
County, Inc.
Family Resources $40,000 200
Communities In Schools Child Care/Education $36,000 840
Cumberland Youth and Family Services Family Resources $25,000 44
Denton Christian Preschool, Inc. Child Care/Education $25,000 46
Denton County MHMR Center Behavioral Health $35,000 18
Giving Grace Homeless Services $36,000 12
Heart of the City Food Security $15,000 1,154
Our Daily Bread Homelessness $40,000 300
Opening Doors International Services, Inc. Immigration Services $16,000 100
Paisley Street Preschool Childcare/Education $15,500 55
PediPlace Healthcare $36,000 617
Refuge for Women Victim Services $30,644 12
The Salvation Army Homeless/Food Security $14,856 1,800
Total General Fund – Human Services Grant $415,000 5,282
persons
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Projects
# Project Name
1 2026 Community Development Administration
2 2026 Denton Community Shelter
3 2026 Denton County Friends of the Family
4 2026 Health Services of North Texas
5 2026 Minor Repair Program
6 2026 Homebuyer Assistance Program
7 2026 Paisley Street Preschool
8 2026 PARD Summer Kids Camp
9 2026 The Salvation Army of Denton
Table 12 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
The City’s approach to prioritization of needs identified in the Consolidated Plan was the result of
enhanced coordination between public and private partners and through organized citizen participation
activities. (SP-25).
Allocations are based on needs analysis, the purpose and eligibility of Consolidated Plan funds, and the
availability of City General Funds to meet a wide variety of needs. As identified in the City’s Consolidated
Plan, funding allocation is prioritized for projects that address economic stability, education access and
quality, health care access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, and social and community
context that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. The City
of Denton’s CDBG and HOME allocations have not been sufficient to allow for the funding of extensive
housing, economic development or public works projects. For the City’s priority goals related to
Affordable housing; Making Homelessness Rare, Brief and Nonrecurring; Public Services; Public facility
and public improvement projects; each are prioritized by identified need and funding is allocated based
on available funding and eligibility of projects.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name 2026 Community Development Administration
Target Area Denton City Limits
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG: $228,192.00
HOME: $48,660.00
Description Program administration for the CDBG and HOME grants and include
program planning, administering, operating, and monitoring associated
with carrying out eligible activities. Program will be carried out by the
Community Services Department.
Target Date 9/30/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
N/A
Location Description Administration services are carried at the Community Development
Division at 601 E. Hickory St., Denton Texas 76205.
Planned Activities Funds will be used to cover the cost of planning, administering,
operating, and monitoring the CDBG and HOME grants.
2 Project Name 2026 Denton Community Shelter
Target Area Denton City Limits
Goals Supported Public Facilities, Improvements and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Public Facilities, Improvements and Infrastructure
Funding CDBG: $365,046.00
Description Project includes the repairs of shelter bathrooms; fixtures and
countertops, HVAC, plumbing, floor, and ADA shower benches. Project
will be carried out by Facilities Department using a bid-approved
contractor for repairs.
Target Date 9/30/2027
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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
1,878 Presumed Benefit Persons
Location Description Denton Community Shelter, 909 N. Loop 288, Denton, TX 76209
Planned Activities Funds will cover the cost for the repairs of shelter bathrooms; fixtures
and countertops, HVAC, plumbing, floor, and ADA shower benches.
3 Project Name 2026 Denton County Friends of the Family
Target Area Denton City Limits
Goals Supported Making Homelessness Rare, Brief and Nonrecurring
Needs Addressed Making Homelessness Rare, Brief and Nonrecurring
Funding CDBG: $50,000.00
Description Project consists of providing a safe and trauma informed emergency
shelter for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Target Date 9/30/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
270 Presumed Benefit Persons
Location Description Address is suppressed.
Planned Activities Funds will cover the cost of emergency night shelter stays.
4 Project Name 2026 Health Services of North Texas
Target Area Denton City Limits
Goals Supported Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $60,000.00
Description Provides quality primary medical care for impoverished and
uninsured/underinsured patients of all ages (including women's health
and prenatal care).
Target Date 9/30/2027
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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
240 low-to-moderate income individuals
Location Description 4401 N. I-35, Ste. 312, Denton, TX 76207
Planned Activities Funds will cover the cost of healthcare services for low to moderate-
income individuals
5 Project Name 2026 Minor Repair Program
Target Area Denton City Limits
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $403,822.28
Description Program addresses urgently needed repairs of homes (repairs costing
less than $24,500). This program can stabilize a home within the city
limits of Denton until rehabilitation can be done. Program will be
managed by the Community Services Department. CDBG funds include
$25,057.82 in 2021 reallocated funds and $78,185.46 in 2024
reallocated funds.
Target Date 9/30/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
38 low and moderate-income households
Location Description This is a city-wide program. Applications are taken at the Community
Development Division at 601 Hickory St., Denton Texas 76205
Planned Activities Funds will be used for rehabilitation costs for minor repairs.
6 Project Name 2026 Homebuyer Assistance Program
Target Area Denton City Limits
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $50,000.00
HOME: $250,000.00
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Description Project assists low to moderate income households with first time
homebuyers’ assistance that include closing costs, down payment
assistance, and minor repairs to home, if necessary.
Target Date 9/30/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
5 households; closing cost and down payment assistance with minor
repairs, if needed
Location Description This is a city-wide program. Applications are taken at the Community
Development Division at 601 Hickory St., Denton Texas 76205
Planned Activities HOME funds will cover closing costs and down payment assistance.
CDBG funds will cover the cost for minor repairs to a home that may be
needed to pass inspection.
7 Project Name 2026 Paisley Street Preschool
Target Area Denton City Limits
Goals Supported Public Facilities, Improvements, and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Public Facilities, Improvements, and Infrastructure
Funding CDBG: $30,000.00
Description Project includes window repairs of facility to improve energy and
temperature control.
Target Date 9/30/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
55 low-to-moderate income persons
Location Description 1603 Paisley St. Denton, TX 76209
Planned Activities Funds will cover the cost of window replacements to improve the quality
of facility and energy use.
8 Project Name 2026 PARD Summer Kids Camp
Target Area Denton City Limits
Goals Supported Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
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Funding CDBG: $50,000.00
Description City of Denton Summer Kids Camp will provide full or partial scholarships
for a summer day camp program to income-eligible kids in need of
quality care, mentoring, development of life skills, leadership, respect
for others and respect for self. Program will be carried out by the Parks
and Recreation Department.
Target Date 9/30/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
34 low and moderate-income persons
Location Description Denia Recreation Center, MLK Recreation Center, and up to 6 school
sites
Planned Activities Funds will cover the cost of camp scholarships.
9 Project Name The Salvation Army of Denton
Target Area Denton City Limits
Goals Supported Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $11,144.00
Description Project provides meals to shelter guests and community. Also includes
household supplies for food pantry guests.
Target Date 9/30/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
1,800 low and moderate-income persons
Location Description 1508 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76209
Planned Activities Funds will cover the cost of meals and partial salaries.
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The City of Denton’s CDBG and HOME allocations have not been sufficient to allow for the funding of
large or extensive housing, economic development or public works projects. Geographic standards do
not apply to city-wide home repair, homebuyer assistance, and public services grant programs.
As required by CDBG guidelines, public facilities and public improvement projects have been completed
in residential areas meeting HUD’s low to moderate-income standards. All investments in public facilities
and/or public improvements are based on requests received from residents of the low to moderate-
income block groups and other areas of the city. After a request has been made, an assessment is made
to determine the need for improvement and the project cost. With support of staff recommendation on
the appropriate use of CDBG funds and available projects eligible under the CDBG allocation, the City’s
Community Services Advisory Committee evaluates which requests meet the community development
needs and make recommendations to City Council.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Denton City Limits 100
Table 13 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
The City of Denton does not currently direct its investments in specific geographic areas.
Discussion
See above discussion.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
Based on the goal to assist thirty-eight (38) households in our Minor Repair Program and provide
funding for the Homebuyer Assistance Program five (5) households, the City’s one-year goal is to assist
forty-three (43) households in 2026-27 Program Year with CDBG and HOME.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 43
Special-Needs 0
Total 43
Table 14 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 38
Acquisition of Existing Units 5
Total 43
Table 15 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
As a requirement to receive federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), the City of Denton Community Services Department prepares and submits a five-
year Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) and an annual Action Plan. The annual Action Plan outlines how
federal Community Development Block Grant funds, HOME funds and other federal and non-federal
program funds will be used by the City in the upcoming fiscal year.
As our community continues to grow, the City of Denton is committed to fostering diverse housing
options and opportunities for everyone in Denton. City Council has prioritized fostering economic
opportunity and affordability. As part of this effort, the City has prioritized supporting affordable
housing as outlined in the Denton’s Housing Plan (Affordable Housing Strategic Toolkit), as well as other
strategic planning documents, such as the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development
and Denton 2040 Plan.
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City Council adopted Denton’s Housing Plan on February 15, 2022. The plan outlines five recommended
strategies with targeted activities to deliver housing interventions.
The City has recently implemented the following strategies to address housing affordability:
• Passed a “Missing Middle Housing’ Amendment to the Denton Development Code, making
Townhomes and Accessory Dwelling Units easier to build within City limits.
• Implemented and refined a zoning-based affordability incentive program.
• Revised the Housing Tax Credit Request for Resolution policy to prioritize homes that are
Affordable for Denton, meaning below our naturally occurring market rate.
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The Denton Housing Authority (DHA) was formed in 1970 to address the housing needs of low-income
families in the City of Denton. DHA does not manage any public housing units. DHA currently
administers 1,876 Housing Choice Vouchers (also referred to as Section 8 or HCV) and a Self-
Sufficiency/Homeownership Program.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
Not applicable.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
Not applicable.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
Not applicable.
Discussion
See above discussion and in previous sections including NA-35 and MA-45.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)
Introduction
This section describes the activities planned during the 2026-27 program year to address the needs of
persons who are homeless and other non-homeless needs. It includes CDBG/HOME and General Fund
activities.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
• Increase Street Outreach efforts to connect with people experiencing homelessness living
unsheltered. Fund Street Outreach Program with General Funds to reach and assess individuals
living unsheltered on the streets and in encampments. Fund a Stability Case Worker with
General Funds to support engagement and case management for unhoused individuals. Fund
Staff to support annual Point in Time Count with General Funds. The City will work with
community partners to secure other funding sources
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
• Increase the number of short-term supportive and long-term permanent affordable housing
units for both individuals and families with children. Fund the Denton Community Shelter,
operated by Our Daily Bread with General Funds. Fund Denton County Friends of the Family
Emergency Shelter with CDBG funds. The City will work with community partners to secure
other funding sources
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
• Increase funding for Rapid Re-Housing for families and individuals including housing location
and stabilization resources. Fund Giving Grace for Tenant Based Rental Assistance (“TBRA”) and
supportive services with HOME and HOME-ARP Grants. Fund Interfaith – Utility Assistance with
General Funds. Fund United Way Homeless Initiatives and Barriers Fund with General Funds,
including the Housing Crisis Response System: Coordinated Entry (CE) and Housing Priority List
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(HPL). The City will work with community partners to secure other funding sources.
• Increase specialized housing for those in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for those with
prioritized special needs. Fund United Way Homeless Initiatives and Barriers Fund with General
Funds including Housing Crisis Response System: Coordinated Entry (CE)and Housing Priority List
(HPL). The City collaborates with the TX Balance of State Continuum of Care Programs.
• Making the transition to permanent housing and independent living. Fund United Way
Homeless Initiatives and Barriers Fund with General Funds including the Housing Crisis Response
System: Coordinated Entry (CE) and the Housing Priority List (HPL). Collaboration with TX
Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) and Housing Crisis Response System including
collaboration with CoC funded PSH programs at Giving Grace and Denton County MHMR.
• Shortening the length time that individuals and families experience homelessness. Fund
United Way Homeless Initiatives and Barriers Fund with General Funds including the Housing
Crisis Response System: Coordinated Entry (CE) and the Housing Priority List (HPL), and fund
Transitional Shelter.
• Facilitating Access. Fund United Way Homeless Initiatives and Barriers Fund with General Funds
including the Housing Crisis Response System: Coordinated Entry (CE), the Housing Crisis
Response System: Homeless Information Management System (HMIS), the Housing Crisis
Response System: Housing Priority List (HPL), and the Housing Crisis Response System: Housing
Navigator, Landlord Outreach Program
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs.
• Increase funding for Diversion (rapid resolution for diverting people from homelessness
quickly). Fund United Way Homeless Initiatives and Barriers Fund with General Funds. Including
the Housing Crisis Response System: Coordinated Entry (CE) and the Housing Crisis Response
System: Housing Priority List (HPL). Fund Street Outreach Program with required budget item for
Diversion. The City will work with community partners to secure other funding sources
Discussion
The Housing Crisis Response System (HCRS) is the City’s coordinated approach to addressing
homelessness by identifying individuals in need, preventing homelessness, and quickly connecting
people with housing and necessary services. While the 2026 Action Plan for HUD focuses on CDBG and
HOME funds, the City also invests general fund resources to enhance the HCRS, aiming to make
homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. All resource sources are detailed above.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
This section describes the activities planned during the 2026-27 program year to address barriers in
affordable housing identified in the 2023-2027 Assessment of Fair Housing and Affirmatively Furthering
Fair Housing Goals (AFH-AFFH).
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
Details regarding the actions committed to remove or ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing
Responses are reflected in the City’s Assessment of Fair Housing and Affirmatively Furthering Fair
Housing Goals (AFH-AFFH) in the 2023- 2027 Consolidated Plan.
The work plan includes 6 separate goals with proposed actions that are intended to remove barriers to
affordable housing:
Increase access to affordable housing in high-opportunity areas
Coordinate with Denton County Transportation Authority to improve access to transit resources
(stops, route locations, schedules, and covered bus stops to provide shelter in inclement
weather.)
Continue housing programs: Housing Tax Credit program, Home Repair and Home Buyer
Assistance programs, and incentivization of private development through the implementation of
the Affordable Housing Strategic Toolkit
Provide public service funding that contributes to economic stability, neighborhood, education,
food security, community, safety and social healthcare system to promote all areas of Denton.
Increase supply of affordable housing units
Continue to provide a Housing Tax Credit Application in support of the rental housing for low-income
households.
Continuation of high-performing housing programs designed to ensure that affordable,
accessible housing is created and preserved in Denton. Seek opportunities to collaborate with
housing service providers who support the creation of new housing and preservation of existing
affordable housing, the revitalization of low-income neighborhoods, and encourage
homeownership for low and moderate-income homeowners.
Implement activities in support of the Denton Affordable Housing Strategic Toolkit’s Five
Strategies – infill development, zoning relief and variances, increase capacity and resources,
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preservation, and increase access to information.
Utilize 2023 Affordable Housing General Obligation Bond funds to implement strategies within
the Affordable Housing Strategic Toolkit.
Increase supply of accessible, affordable housing for persons with disabilities
Continued HOME funding provided to the City’s Community Housing Development Organization,
the Denton Affordable Housing Corporation, with an emphasis on accessible units.
Ensure efforts to increase supply of affordable housing units include persons with disabilities.
Make investments in targeted neighborhoods to improve access to opportunity
Support local networks working on social issues to create a strategy to improve access to
opportunities for targeted neighborhoods.
Coordinate with the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) to improve access to
transit resources.
Implement activities in support of the Denton Affordable Housing Strategic Toolkit’s
Increase access to information and resources on fair and affordable housing
Support training opportunities on the City’s programs and Fair Housing for local real estate
professionals, property owners, and managers.
Attend fair housing training when available to keep staff apprised of any recent changes to fair
housing laws
Implement the City of Denton’s non-discrimination ordinance.
Increase support and services for residents with housing assistance
Provide public service funding that contributes to the following: economic stability, education
access and quality, health care access and quality, neighborhood and built environment and
social and community context.
Improve the housing crisis response system programs for people experiencing or at-risk of
experiencing homelessness.
Discussion:
See discussion above.
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
This section reports additional effects the City will undertake during the 2026-27 program year to
address residents’ housing and community development needs.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
Please see sections AP-55, AP-65, and AP-75.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
Please see sections AP-55 and AP-75.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
During the 2026-27 program year, the City actions will be:
• Ensure that all regulatory requirements regarding lead-based paint are met throughout any
housing rehabilitation construction activity performed by the City on homes constructed prior to
1978 including the Minor Repair Program and Homebuyer Assistance Program.
• Seek opportunities to educate the public, housing services customers, and affordable housing
partners, and contractors regarding the hazards of lead-based paint.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
During 2026-27 program year, the City actions will be:
1. Affordable housing assistance programs: Allocate CDBG and HOME funding to implement or
provide grants for Preserving Affordable housing through Repair, Renovation and Rental
Rehabilitation projects. Allocate funding for utility assistance programs that increase Housing
Stability and Prevent Homelessness (See also: AP-65): Allocate General funding for Public
Services Grants for rental assistance increase Housing Stability and Prevent
Homelessness. Implement Affordable Housing Assessment with Bond funds.
2. Allocate CDBG and General Funds for Public Services, Facility, and/or Infrastructure Grants to
combat Food Insecurity.
3. Allocate CDBG and General Funds for Public Services, Facility, and/or Infrastructure Grants to
increase availability and access to Health, Mental Health, and Behavioral Health Care.
4. Allocate CDBG and General Funds for Public Services, Facility, and/or Infrastructure Grants to
improve Family Stability by improving safety, support, and opportunity including access to
affordable childcare.
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5. Allocate CDBG and General Funds for Public Services, Facility, and/or Infrastructure Grants to
increase availability and access to services for special needs populations (seniors, disabled,
veterans, abused and neglected children, and victims of domestic violence) (See also: AP-65).
6. Allocate CDBG and General Funds for Public Services, Facility and/or Infrastructure Grants to
make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring (See also: AP-65).
7. Intergovernmental collaboration and Public Services, Facility and/or Infrastructure Grants to
increase access to Transportation, increasing housing and workforce stability.
8. Allocate CDBG and General Funds for Public Services Grants to increase access to mobility,
educational programs, and workforce development for Economic security.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City has defined the strategies below:
• Develop and maintain a coordination system across service sectors and cultivation of systems to
better match services to identified need;
• Identify and continuously evaluate the strengths and gaps in housing and supportive services
including improving systems to share best practices information across sectors; and
• Collect and utilize data that informs system-wide based decision making for prioritizing and
selecting high performing projects.
During the 2026-27 program year, City actions related to institutional structures will be:
GOAL 1: Affordable Housing (See Also: AP-55, AP-75) Implementation of Affordable Housing
Assessment with Bond funds.
GOAL 2: Make Homelessness Rare Brief and Nonrecurring (See Also: AP-65) Continue collaboration
among governments and community partners. ACTIONS: Financial and Human Resources in Support of
Denton County Homelessness Leadership Team in partnership with the United Way. ACTIONS: Financial
and Human Resources to Improve Housing Crisis Response System.
GOAL 3: Non-Housing Community Development: Public Services (See Also: AP-55, AP-65, and AP-75)
Continue collaboration among governments and community partners. ACTIONS: Financial and Human
Resources in Support of local nonprofits through grants and other programs. ACTIONS: Participate in
Intergovernmental groups, local Coalitions, and Community Meetings to discuss solutions for improved
community response systems to complex social issues.
GOAL 4: Non-Housing Community Development: Public Facilities, Public Improvements and
Infrastructure. Coordinate Public Facilities, Public Improvements and Infrastructure projects to improve
neighborhoods.
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Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City of Denton has a very strong network of service providers including those providing housing and
supportive services. The City has a partnership with the United Way of Denton County, in three
Collective Impact projects, the Denton County Behavioral Health Leadership Team, Denton County
Homelessness and Housing Leadership Team, and the Denton County Workforce Success Leadership
Team. These projects bring public and private agencies together to review and discuss the provision of
services in the Denton area to improve systems and maximize the benefits derived from available
resources.
In addition, Denton has several work groups, committees, collaborations, and coalitions that have been
developed to assist in enhancing coordination of services:
• Denton County Behavioral Health Leadership Team and Homelessness Leadership Teams
• Denton County Homeless Coalition
• Committee on Persons with Disabilities
• Denton County Food Security Task Force Healthy Communities Coalitions (specific issues
discussed including mental health)
City of Denton staff including Community Development staff will continue to actively participate in the
above committees during the 2026-27 program year. The City is part of a strong team of service
providers who are working to improve services.
Discussion:
While the 2026 Action Plan submitted to HUD may only include the goals for CDBG and HOME funds, the
City invests general fund resources to address residents’ housing and community development needs.
Therefore, all resources by source are described above.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Below are specific requirements for the Community Development Block Grant and the HOME
Investment Partnership Program.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive
period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and
moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 0.00%
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is
as follows:
The City of Denton does not utilize other forms of investment beyond those identified in 92.205(b).
The City will not permit other forms of investment without the prior approval of HUD.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used
for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
The City of Denton will utilize recapture for homebuyers for the HOME program including any
projects funded with HOME Program Income (PI). The policy provides guidelines that will be used for
recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities under the Homebuyer Assistance
Program as required in 24 CFR 92.254.
All homebuyers sign a HOME agreement with the City, detailing the affordability period and
recapture provisions based on any HOME subsidy provided. If a homebuyer sells the property during
the affordability period, a portion of the net sales proceeds must be returned to the City of Denton.
The amount subject to recapture decreases over time based on how long the homebuyer has
resided in the home. Repayment is capped at the subsidy given for closing costs and is limited to the
net proceeds from the sale, which includes the sales price minus the first lien and seller-paid closing
costs, and covers brokers' commissions, reasonable attorney fees, and any applicable transfer or
recording fees.
In cases of a sale, short sale, or foreclosure, the recaptured amount is limited to the available net
sales proceeds. If there aren't sufficient funds, the City may recapture less than the total due.
Recapture mechanisms are documented with a promissory note and deed of trust that specify the
affordability period.
Repayment is capped at the subsidy given for closing costs and is limited to the net proceeds from
the sale, which includes the sales price minus the first lien and seller-paid closing costs, and covers
brokers' commissions, reasonable attorney fees, and any applicable transfer or recording fees.
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In all cases, the amount to be repaid is the subsidy provided directly to or on behalf of the
homebuyer for closing costs and is limited to the net proceeds of the sale, which is defined as the
sales price minus the first lien and seller paid closing costs and includes only the following items to
the extent actually incurred: brokers commission, reasonable attorney fees, and any transfer tax or
recording fee payable by the seller.
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired
with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
Federal assistance will be provided in the form of a 0% interest, forgivable deferred payment loan
(DPL) and will be secured by a HOME Written Agreement, fully executed and dated by all applicable
parties and a Promissory Note and Deed of Trust. The Deed of Trust is recorded in the Real Property
Records of Denton County.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is
rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that
will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
The City of Denton does not currently use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multi-
family housing that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds.
5. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with
special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)).
The City of Denton currently does not fund an activity utilizing 2026 HOME funds for TBRA activities.
6. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific
category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness) will
narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services
received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and 91.220(l)(2)(vii)).
The City of Denton currently does not fund an activity utilizing 2026 HOME funds for TBRA activities.
7. If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR
92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that
limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a).
ATTACHMENT 2 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
OUTREACH
& PUBLIC COMMENTS
PREPARED BY:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
601 E. HICKORY STREET DENTON,
TX 76205
PHONE: (940) 349-7726
JUNE 2026
2 – Public Hearings: Promoted via Newspaper Ad (see part 1), social media (see part 4),
Website (see part 5), and Email Listserv (see part 6)
3 – Online Survey: Promoted via social media (see part 4), Email Listserv (see part 6)
4 – Social Media/Nextdoor Posting
PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED:
1. Public Hearing #1 on 10/28/25: The following comments and questions were
received during the public hearing and staff provided responses:
a. What is the city doing to feed those who are not in the service area, or can’t
be assisted in shelter?
b. When people exit from programs, how often do we evaluate a barred person,
etc.?
c. When does HUD update the income amounts?
d. Is the funding impacted by the government shutdown?
e. How can services make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring?
f. There are 300 units that the affordability period is set to expire, are there any
thoughts of how the city plans to help those households in these affordable
units?
g. Has there been any conversations about where the bonds go?
h. When does the committee over the approved bond meet?
i. Can we ensure that some of these bonds be used for Permanent Supportive
Housing (PSH)?
j. What other diversion approaches can be taken because while the city states
they are meeting the expectation, the need is far greater than what can be
done.
k. Have we considered using bond funds for gap funding?
l. What does the City of Denton staff need from the community?
2. Public Hearing #2 on 6/16/26:
a. No comments were received during the June 16 City Council Public Hearing.
3. 30-day Comment Period
a. No comments were received during the 30-day comment period.
4. Online Survey Results and Comments:
a. Below is a summary of the results and comments received. Comments
regarding City services not pertaining to eligible activities under CDBG or
HOME were not incorporated into the plan.
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2026-2027 City of Denton
Community Development
Funding Priority Survey Results
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2026-2027 Community Development Funding Priority Survey Overview
Each year, the City of Denton receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) for community development, housing, and public services
for low and moderate-income persons. The City of Denton conducts an annual survey to
gather resident feedback regarding community priorities for housing and community
development needs. The Community Services Advisory Committee utilizes this feedback
to evaluate and recommend organizations for funding through the City of Denton’s
Community Development Grant Program.
In October 2025 the Community Services Department conducted a 14- question Funding
Priority Survey via Survey Methods for the 2026-2027 Funding Program Year. Community
members were notified of the survey via email, social media, the City’s website, and the
Denton Record Chronicle. There were 313 responses to the survey.
Respondents were asked to rank the needs in program areas identified in the City’s 2023-
2027 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development: Affordable Housing,
Homelessness, Public Services, Public Facilities in order of priority, with 1 being the
highest priority or most important. This year the survey also gathered feedback on how
residents prefer to receive feedback on community development activities, and common
ways to seek or refer neighbors to local resources.
The priorities for each program area were captured using 3 metrics; average ranking, the
raw number and the percentage in which the need was selected as a top 3 of priority by
respondents. For example, in question one; “Affordable Housing: Please rank the
following Affordable Housing needs in the City of Denton in order of priority, with
1 being the highest priority.”; “Repair homes for low-income homeowners” received an
average ranking of 2.61 and was selected as a top 3 priority by 252 out of 310 respondents
or 81.29%, essentially making it the top priority related to affordable housing. This was
followed by “Provide housing for groups with limited access to resources” with a 2.61
Ranking Average and top 3 selections by 204 out of 310 respondents or 65.80% and “Help
residents buy their first home” with a 2.86 Ranking Average and top 3 selections by 184
out of 310 respondents or 59.35%, representing the second and third priorities related to
affordable housing.
This report provides a summary of the survey results. Questions or comments may be
submitted to the Community Services department via email
(CommunityDevelopment@CityofDenton.com) or phone (940) 349-7726.
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Survey Summary: Community Development Funding Survey (2026-2027)
Survey Status Respondent Statistics Points Summary
Status: Closed Total Responses: 313 No Points Questions used in this survey.
Opened Date: 10/01/2025 Completes: 313
Closed Date: 10/31/2025 Partials: 0
Question 1. Affordable Housing: Please rank the following Affordable Housing needs in the City of Denton in order of
priority, with 1 being the highest priority.
Ranking Average
Build new affordable rental 3.15
housing:
Help residents buy their first 2.86 home:
Repair homes for low-income 2.61 homeowners:
Make homes more energy 3.77 efficient:
Provide housing for groups with 2.61 limited access to resources:
Total Responded to this question: 310
Total who skipped this question: 3
Total: 313
Selected as a top 3 priority RESPONSES
1. Repair homes for low-income homeowners 81.29% - 252
2. Provide housing for groups with limited access to resources 65.80% - 204
3. Help residents buy their first home 59.35% - 184
4. Build new affordable rental housing 54.51% - 169
5. Make homes more energy efficient 39.03% - 121
81.29%
65.80%59.35%54.51%
39.03%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Repair homes for low-
income homeowners
Provide housing for
groups with limited
access to resources
Help residents buy their
first home
Build new affordable
rental housing
Make homes more
energy efficient
PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS SELECTED AS
TOP 3 PRIORITY
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Question 2. Making Homelessness Rare, Brief, and Nonrecurring: Please rank the following actions the City of Denton
could take to reduce homelessness, with 1 being the highest priority.
Ranking Average
More emergency shelter (5-30
4.46
day stays):
More transitional housing (90-120
4.2
days):
Offer rental assistance to prevent
evictions (1-6 months of rental
3.8
assistance/arrears):
More permanent supportive
housing (long-term rent 4.28
assistance based on income and
other factors):
More or better mental health
3.05
services:
More or better substance use
4.14
treatment programs:
Support job training and
4.08
employment services:
Total Responded to this question: 309
Total who skipped this question: 4
Total: 313
Selected as a top 3 priority RESPONSES
1. More or better mental health services 63.11% - 195
2. Offer rental assistance to prevent evictions (1-6 months of rental
assistance/arrears)
47.25% - 146
3. Support job training and employment services 44.66% - 138
4. More or better substance use treatment programs 42.72% - 132
5. More transitional housing (90-120 days) 36.24% - 112
6. More permanent supportive housing (long-term rent assistance based on income
and other factors)
34.62% - 107
7. More emergency shelter (5-30 day stays) 31.39% - 97
63.11%
47.25%44.66%42.72%36.24%34.62%31.39%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
More or better
mental health
services
Offer rental
assistance to
prevent
evictions
Support job
training and
employment
services
More or better
substance use
treatment
programs
More
transitional
housing (90-120
days)
More
permanent
supportive
housing
More
emergency
shelter (5-30
day stays)
PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS SELECTED
AS TOP 3 PRIORITY
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Question 3. Public Services (also known as social services or human services): Please rank the following services
in order of priority for the City of Denton, with 1 being the highest priority.
Ranking Average
Affordable childcare: 2.6
Senior services and activities: 4.07
Health and mental health 2.29 services:
Transportation services: 3.4
Affordable legal assistance: 4.66
Youth programs and activities: 3.98
Total Responded to this question: 311
Total who skipped this question: 2
Total: 313
Selected as a top 3 priority RESPONSES
1. Health and mental health services 80.39% - 250
2. Affordable Childcare 74.92% - 233
3. Transportation services 52.41% - 163
4. Youth programs and activities 36.01% - 112
5. Senior services and activities 35.37% - 110
6. Affordable legal assistance 20.90% - 65
80.39%74.92%
52.41%
36.01%35.37%
20.90%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
Health and mental
health services
Affordable
Childcare
Transportation
services
Youth programs
and activities
Senior services
and activities
Affordable legal
assistance
PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS SELECTED
AS TOP 3 PRIORITY
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Question 4. Public Facilities, Public Improvements, and Infrastructure: Please rank the following improvements in order
of priority for the City of Denton, with 1 being the highest priority.
Ranking Average
Help nonprofits make 4.19 improvements to their facilities:
Improve roads and sidewalks: 2.15
Build or improve community 3.43 centers:
Improve parks and recreation 3.38 facilities:
Improve accessibility: 3.43
Renovate libraries: 4.42
Total Responded to this question: 311
Total who skipped this question: 2
Total: 313
Selected as a top 3 priority RESPONSES
1. Improve roads and sidewalks 80.71% - 251
2. Improve accessibility 53.38% - 166
3. Improve parks and recreation facilities 52.73% - 164
4. Build or improve community centers 52.41% - 163
5. Help nonprofits make improvements to their facilities 33.12% - 103
6. Renovate libraries 27.65% - 86
80.71%
53.38%52.38%52.73%
33.12%27.65%
0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%60.00%
70.00%80.00%90.00%100.00%
Improve roads
and sidewalks
Improve
accessibility
Improve parks
and recreation
facilities
Build or improve
community
centers
Help nonprofits
make
improvements to
their facilities
Renovate libraries
PERCENTAGE OF RESPONDENTS
SELECTED AS TOP 3 PRIORITY
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Question 5. How familiar are you with programs and services offered by nonprofit funded by the City of Denton to
support affordable housing, public services, and community improvements?
Responses Percent
Very familiar: 77 24.6%
Somewhat familiar: 151 48.24%
Not familiar: 85 27.16%
Total Responded to this question: 313 100%
Total who skipped this question: 0 0%
Total: 313 100%
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Question 6. Do you have any suggestions on how the City of Denton could better engage with residents on
community development activities?
Responses Percent
Responses: 164 100%
Total Responded to this question: 164 52.4%
Total who skipped this question: 149 47.6%
Total: 313 100%
Click to View Question 6 Comment Responses (164 Total).
165. More surveys like this to ensure funds are spent as the community needs them.
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Question 7. Do you know about FindHelp Denton County (findhelp.dentoncounty.gov), a free website to find local
help for things like housing, food, and healthcare?
Responses Percent
Yes, I know about it and have used 30 9.58% it.:
Yes, I know about it but have not 98 31.31% used it.:
No, I don't know about it. (To learn 185 59.11% more, click on the link above.):
Total Responded to this question: 313 100%
Total who skipped this question: 0 0%
Total: 313 100%
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Question 8. If you or someone you know needs help with housing, food, healthcare, or other services, how do you
usually get help (Select all that apply)
Responses Percent
Visit websites like
findhelp.dentoncounty.gov or 72 24.41%
211.org:
Contact local nonprofits or 154 52.2% community groups:
Reach out to City services or 65 22.03% departments:
Ask friends, family, or neighbors: 173 58.64%
Use social media groups or 96 32.54% forums:
I don't know where to start: 51 17.29%
If other, please specify: 39 13%
Total Responded to this question: 295 94.25%
Total who skipped this question: 18 5.75%
Total: 313 100%
Click to View Question 8 “If other, please specify” Responses (39 Total).
40. We need a community information flyer quarterly sent to households-- like the old Denton Record Chronicle used to provide--it was THE
source of information for citizens. Now it is marginally useful
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Question 9. What can the City of Denton do to help residents find and get the help they need more easily? (For
example, more advertising, simple websites, in-person events, etc.)
Responses Percent
Responses: 187 100%
Total Responded to this question: 187 59.74%
Total who skipped this question: 126 40.26%
Total: 313 100%
Click to View Question 9 Comment Responses (187 Total).
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Question 10. What are your top three preferred ways to receive information and provide feedback about community
programs and funding opportunities? (Select up to three)
Responses Percent
Email newsletters: 161 51.94%
Social media (e.g., Facebook, 202 65.16% Twitter):
City website: 118 38.06%
Community meetings or forums: 45 14.52%
Printed mailers or flyers: 85 27.42%
Local news (e.g., newspapers, TV): 60 19.35%
Online surveys: 68 21.94%
Virtual town hall meetings: 38 12.26%
In-person meetings or workshops: 39 12.58%
Direct contact with City staff: 44 14.19%
If other, please specify: 11 3%
Total Responded to this question: 310 99.04%
Total who skipped this question: 3 0.96%
Total: 313 100%
Click to View Question 10 “If Other, please specify” Responses (11 total).
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Question 11. Please tell us about yourself. (Select all that apply)
Responses Percent
I am under 18 years old.: 1 0.32%
I am 18 years or older.: 220 70.74%
I am 62 years or older.: 76 24.44%
I have a disability.: 32 10.29%
I am the head of my household.: 139 44.69%
I represent a nonprofit 30 9.65% organization.:
Total Responded to this question: 311 99.36%
Total who skipped this question: 2 0.64%
Total: 313 100%
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Question 12. Which of the following best describes your living situation?
Responses Percent
I rent my home: 97 31.19%
I own my home: 198 63.67%
I live with someone who owns or 10 3.22% rents the home:
I live in temporary housing or 1 0.32% shelter:
If other, please specify: 5 1.61%
Total Responded to this question: 311 99.36%
Total who skipped this question: 2 0.64%
Total: 313 100%
Click to View Question 12 Comment Responses (5 Total)
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Question 13. Including yourself, how many people currently live in your household?
Responses Percent
1: 56 18.01%
2: 139 44.69%
3: 69 22.19%
4: 34 10.93%
5: 9 2.89%
6 or more: 4 1.29%
Total Responded to this question: 311 99.36%
Total who skipped this question: 2 0.64%
Total: 313 100%
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Question 14. Which zip code do you live in?
Responses Percent
76201: 81 26.13%
76205: 34 10.97%
76207: 37 11.94%
76208: 28 9.03%
76209: 69 22.26%
76210: 44 14.19%
I do not reside in Denton.: 17 5.48%
Total Responded to this question: 310 99.04%
Total who skipped this question: 3 0.96%
Total: 313 100%