The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds housing, infrastructure and social services projects for residents with low and moderate income that live within the Travis County CDBG Service Area, which varies by program year. For the current CDBG Program Year (PY24), this service area includes all of Bee Cave, Creedmoor, Lago Vista, Lakeway, San Leanna, Sunset Valley, Webberville, and West Lake Hills, along with all of the unincorporated areas of Travis County. Residents and non-profit agencies can help determine funding priorities by providing ideas for projects and information about community needs. The service area for ongoing projects funded in prior program years and future projects may vary from the above.
More about CDBG
CDBG funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development. The program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. Visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website for more information.
Travis County CDBG Service Area Map
The Travis County CDBG Service Area includes all of unincorporated Travis County* and several other jurisdictions, which vary between program years, as follows:
- For projects receiving PY19 funding (including all CDBG-CV projects), the additional jurisdictions include San Leanna and Webberville.
- For projects receiving PY20 funding, the additional jurisdictions include Creedmoor, Lago Vista, San Leanna, Webberville, and West Lake Hills.
- For projects receiving PY21 & PY22 funding, the additional jurisdictions include Bee Cave, Creedmoor, Lago Vista, San Leanna, Webberville, and West Lake Hills.
- For projects receiving PY23 funding, the additional jurisdictions include Bee Cave, Creedmoor, Lakeway, Lago Vista, San Leanna, Webberville, and West Lake Hills.
- For projects receiving PY24 funding, the additional jurisdictions include Bee Cave, Creedmoor, Lago Vista, Lakeway, San Leanna, Sunset Valley, Webberville, and West Lake Hills.
*The unincorporated areas may change at any time due to annexation or de-annexation.
You can also view an interactive version of the map, which is searchable by address or zip code, and includes data showing the concentrations of low-to-moderate income (LMI) population, race & ethnicity data, and Commissioner Precincts. For the previous version of the map, you can access it here.
News & Announcements
PY23 CAPER Approved by the Travis County Commissioners Court and by HUD and Now Available
The Travis County Commissioners Court and HUD approved the PY23 CAPER and the document is now available for download below under “Documents”.
Invitation to attend CDBG 2025 Community Needs Public Hearing
Travis County invites the public to attend a public hearing that will be held on March 25, 2025 at 9:00 am at Travis County Commissioners Courtroom. Members of the public who wish to participate may appear in person or by calling the following toll-free number at the time of the public hearing: (844) 883-9182. The public can view the public hearing session online via a link that will be active by 9:00 am on the date of the public hearing, by clicking on the Commissioners Court Voting Session link for the specific public hearing date at: https://traviscotx.civicclerk.com/web/home.aspx. Residents will have the opportunity to present community needs and recommend projects for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (“HOME”) funds to be used in the unincorporated areas of Travis County or anywhere in Bee Cave, Creedmoor, Lago Vista, Lakeway, San Leanna, Sunset Valley, Webberville, or West Lake Hills. The information collected will help guide the selection of CDBG and HOME projects for the Program Year 2025 (October 2025-September 2026). For more information, see the invitation in English and Spanish (Español).
Can’t attend a public meeting regarding community needs? You may also participate by filling out a Participation Form (Needs Survey).
Important Update: Transition to New RONO Application
The Travis County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program has streamlined the Resolution of No Objection (RONO) process. Developers can now submit RONO applications via a new, user-friendly online platform, replacing the previous PDF-based system. This updated process provides a more efficient way to submit and track applications. For more information or to get started, please visit https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services/cdbg/resolutions-of-no-objection
Travis County CDBG: Year in Review
Over the past year, the Travis County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) has significantly enhanced community spaces and improved residents' quality of life. This video showcases key projects, including the Crystal Bend Drainage Improvement for better drainage and road safety, the Forest Bluff and Austin Colony ROW Improvements for increased accessibility and transportation efficiency, and the award-winning Southeast Metro Playground, an all-inclusive park for families. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of HUD’s CDBG program, we thank the community for their support and look forward to continuing to serve the people of Travis County.
Project Proposal and Selection
This webpage includes the project proposal form as well as information regarding project evaluation and selection criteria for Travis County CDBG funding and includes links to a document regarding what activities are eligible and ineligible for CDBG funding and related programs.
If you have an idea for a project fill out the online project proposal form:
- English version: Project Proposal Form
- Versión en español: Formulario de Proyecto Propuesto
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Documents
As they become available, either for review or as final versions, CDBG plans, reports, and summaries are available for download on the Travis County CDBG Plans and Reports page. Below are copies of documents that were either recently proposed for review or recently finalized.
- New Program Year 2023 CAPER
- Summary of the Draft Program Year 2023 CAPER in English
- Summary of the Draft Program Year 2023 CAPER in Spanish
- Program Year 2022 CAPER
- Summary of the Program Year 2022 CAPER in English
- Summary of the Program Year 2022 CAPER in Spanish
- Program Year 2023 Action Plan
- Program Year 2023 Action Plan Summary in English
- Program Year 2023 Action Plan Summary en español
- Substantial Amendment to the PY16 Action Plan
- Substantial Amendment to the PY17 Action Plan
- Substantial Amendment to the PY18 Action Plan
- Program Year 2021 CAPER
- Summary of the Program Year 2021 CAPER in English
- Summary of the Program Year 2021 CAPER in Spanish
- Substantial Amendment #3 to the PY19-23 Consolidated Plan and PY19 Action Plan
- Program Year 2022 Action Plan
- Program Year 2020 CAPER
- Summary of the Program Year 2020 CAPER in English
- Summary of the Program Year 2020 CAPER in Spanish
- Substantial Amendment to Program Year 2020 Action Plan
- Substantial Amendment #2 to the PY19-23 Consolidated Plan and PY19 Action Plan
- Substantial Amendment #2 to the Program Year 2019 Action Plan
- Amended Citizen Participation Plan August 2021
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