Lawton Seeks Community Input on Federal Housing Funds

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The City of Lawton, Oklahoma is asking residents to provide input on how federal housing and community development funds should be used in the community. The feedback will help shape Lawton's Consolidated Plan, which will guide the city's applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Why it matters

These HUD programs are crucial for supporting affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and services for low- and moderate-income residents in Lawton. By gathering community input, the city can ensure the funds are directed towards the most pressing local needs.

The details

Lawton's Housing Division is collecting responses to a community needs survey through April 15, 2026. Residents are encouraged to share their feedback on how the CDBG and HOME funds should be prioritized and utilized. The city will then use this input to develop its Consolidated Plan, which outlines the community's housing and development goals for the coming years.

• The community needs survey is open until April 15, 2026.

What’s next

After the community survey closes on April 15, the City of Lawton will use the feedback to finalize its Consolidated Plan and apply for the next round of CDBG and HOME funding from HUD.