The Community Development division is holding two public hearings, one regarding the 2023 CAPER and another regarding the 2025-2029 Needs Assessment. The hearings will take place in Lower Level Room 200 of the County Administration Building, 111 S Cherry St., Olathe, KS 66061. In addition to in-person, you will also have the option to attend virtually.

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

The first public hearing will be on the draft of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2023.

The CAPER describes how Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships funds were used to accomplish program objectives during 2023. The draft CAPER is available at the Community Development Office, Suite 2000 at the County Administration Building, or online.

Housing and Community Development Needs of Low-to-Moderate-Income Residents

The second public hearing will be on the housing and community development needs of low-to moderate-income residents to be addressed by the CDBG and HOME programs in 2025-2029.

The hearing will gather input to assess the community development and housing needs of extremely low to moderate income residents. It will also propose plans and programs to meet those needs in cooperation with cities and county departments or other bodies, both public and private, for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners.

Additional Participation Methods

Provide Comments: You can provide comments on the CAPER or housing and community development needs to the Community Development Coordinator, Suite 2000 at the County Administration Building, via phone at 913-715-2245, fax at 913-715-2222, or email at cdbg@jocogov.org. You can fill out this survey on the 2025-2029 Needs Assessment through March 10, 2024.

Special Accommodations: If you require special accommodation (i.e., qualified interpreter, hearing assistance, etc.) to participate in this public hearing, please notify the Community Development Coordinator no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled commencement of the meeting. 

Joining Virtually: View Zoom procedures for the hearing.

Please check this webpage at least two business days prior to the hearing for any updates.