The FY25 CAPER is available HERE. 

Annually, the City of Newton receives federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HOME funds are received on behalf of the WestMetro HOME Consortium, consisting of twelve other member communities - the Towns of Bedford, Belmont, Brookline, Concord, Lexington, Natick, Needham, Sudbury, Watertown, and Wayland and the Cities of Framingham and Waltham. To receive this funding, the City of Newton and the WestMetro HOME Consortium are required by HUD to prepare a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), analyzing the progress made in achieving the goals set forth in the FY21-FY25 Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan outlines the strategies and goals Newton and the WestMetro HOME Consortium will employ for the use of CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds. 

FY26 AAP Plan

Click here to download the FY26 Annual Action Plan.

The City of Newton and the WestMetro HOME Consortium, consisting of twelve other member communities (the Towns of Bedford, Belmont, Brookline, Concord, Lexington, Natick, Needham, Sudbury, and Wayland and the Cities of Framingham, Waltham, and Watertown), are holding a public hearing regarding the FY26 Annual Action Plan (AAP), as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The FY26 AAP describes the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funded projects that will be undertaken over the course of the upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) as part of the goals and strategies outlined in the FY26-30 Consolidated Plan. The purpose of the public hearing on the FY26 AAP is to solicit feedback and ensure grant funds are effectively spent to assist low- and moderate-income residents.

FY26-FY30 Draft Consolidated Plan and Citizens Participation Plan now available for review

Over the last year, the Housing and Community Development Division has been working to update the City's Consolidated Plan as required by HUD for the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) HOME Investments Partnerships Program (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) federal grant funds. The newly updated plan will provide a guide and strategy for the future use of Newton's FY26-FY30 CDBG, HOME and ESG funding.  Copies of the Draft documents are available for review at the links below:

FY26-FY30 DRAFT Consolidated Plan

Citizen Participation Plan, Updated January 2025

On Monday, February 3, the Planning and Development Board will hold a public hearing to review the draft plans.  The Planning & Development Board will hold this meeting in person in Room 204 of City Hall and virtually by Zoom. To view and participate in this virtual meeting on your computer or phone, via Zoom go to https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/88962237399 or +16465588656,,88962237399#

Email comments, questions, and/or relevant feedback to Nika Sandal at nsandal@newtonma.gov

HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

About the Housing & Community Development Division

The mission of the Newton Housing & Community Development Division is to maintain the City's economic diversity through:

• The production and preservation of affordable housing and housing rehabilitation;
• The provision of human services for low- and moderate-income residents;
• The provision of homelessness prevention and support services; and
• The removal of architectural barriers for people with disabilities

To accomplish this mission, the City uses funds from three annual grants, totaling approximately $3.5 million, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): CDBG, HOME, and ESG.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

CDBG is designed to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons.

The City of Newton's CDBG funds are allocated among four categories:

• Affordable Housing
• Human Services
• Architectural Access

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)

HOME was created to expand and improve the supply of decent, safe and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income persons.

As the lead entity for the WestMetro HOME Consortium, the City of Newton receives and administers HOME funds for the City and twelve other member communities - the Towns of Bedford, Belmont, Brookline, Concord, Lexington, Natick, Needham, Sudbury, Watertown, and Wayland, and the Cities of Framingham and Waltham.

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

The ESG program is targeted at improving the lives and safety of persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The program is designed to serve the region's most vulnerable population by providing funds to:

• Improve the quality and number of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families;
• Help operate these shelters;
• Provide essential services to shelter residents;
• Rapidly rehouse homeless individuals and families; and
• Prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless

More information about the types of programs funded with the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs can be found by selecting the various program links above.

2025 HUD Income Limits

The City uses several plans and reports to describe the goals, progress and accomplishments of the Housing and Community Development Program.

• Click here to download the FY23 Annual Action Plan 
• "Housing Snapshot" Memo, January 11, 2022
• Fair Housing Policy
• Consolidated Plan, FY2021 - FY2025
• Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, FY2021 - FY2025
• Citizen Participation Plan (revised 5/4/20)

For questions regarding the Newton Housing & Community Development Division, please contact Lara Kritzer, Director of Housing & Community Development at lkritzer@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1144. For office locations, hours, and staff, please visit the Housing and Community Development Division staff directory.

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