Buffalo to Hold Public Hearing on Federal Housing Funds

The city will gather public input on its upcoming Annual Action Plan for community development.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:36pm

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A serene, photorealistic painting of a deserted city street corner in Buffalo, with warm sunlight casting deep shadows across the pavement and buildings, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation about the city's future.The public hearing on Buffalo's federal housing plans will allow residents to shape the city's community development priorities.Buffalo Today

The City of Buffalo will host a public hearing on Tuesday to gather feedback on its upcoming Annual Action Plan, a key planning document that outlines the city's initiatives for addressing housing and community development needs using federal funding.

Why it matters

As a major recipient of federal housing and community development grants, Buffalo's Annual Action Plan plays a crucial role in determining how those resources are allocated to support affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, and other initiatives aimed at improving quality of life for residents.

The details

The public hearing will take place at 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the downtown location of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library. The Annual Action Plan lays out Buffalo's strategy for utilizing Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, and other federal funds to address local housing and community development priorities.

  • The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 30, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The players

City of Buffalo

The local government of Buffalo, New York, which is responsible for developing the Annual Action Plan to guide the use of federal housing and community development funds.

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What’s next

Following the public hearing, the City of Buffalo will finalize and submit its Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.

The takeaway

The public hearing represents an important opportunity for Buffalo residents to provide input on how the city should prioritize and allocate federal housing and community development resources to address local needs and improve quality of life.