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
• Owensboro Brownfields Program

               Request for Proposals (RFP) for 911 Allen Street Cleanup

               Final ABCA and RAPP Document for 911 Allen Street Cleanup

Download 'Neighborhoods by Design House Plans' (September 2010)

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.

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

Overview of Neighborhood Redevelopments 2000-2010 (PowerPoint)