The City of Owensboro Community Development Department uses allocated federal funds for the redevelopment of inner-city neighborhoods for the benefit of low to moderate income families, enhance economic development opportunities and provide a voice for our citizens through the Neighborhood Alliance Program.

• Economic & Community Development
• Neighborhood Alliance Program 
• Housing Programs - rehabilitation and new home construction

               How do I become a potential buyer for a city-built home?

                   1. Contact Mike Volk.

                   2. Obtain your own financing from a bank or mortgage company.

                   3. Meet income guidelines.

                   4.  Provide documents for proof of income and household status.

• Community Development Block Grant - program administration
• HOME funds - program administration

Contact the City Community Development Staff:

• Keith L. Free AICP...............Director (270) 687-8658
  

  

• Abby Shelton.......................Public Information/Community Representative (270) 687-8557
• Mike Volk.............................Housing Planner (270) 687-8657

More information on Housing and Urban Development

Watch the NEW Housing Corner on Cable Channel 75 at 10:30 a.m. every day!

This show highlights projects and developments within the City of Owensboro's Community Development Department.

Click here for more information on Cable Channel 75.

CDBG-R Stimulus Grant - 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan

View the Mechanicsville Redevelopment Plan 2010-2014

View the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan [PDF] Updated 4/7/2010

View the 2010-2011 Annual Action Plan [PDF] Updated 4/7/2010