Housing Draft Action Plan Available for Review and Comment

The City of Gaithersburg has its draft Action Plan for the period July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. Submission of this Plan is a requirement to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development (HUD). As an entitlement community for CDBG funds, the City will receive $476,657 to address the following national objectives and goals set by HUD: to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons in the City of Gaithersburg.

The City's draft Action Plan outlines the activities the City intends to undertake with CDBG funds in the year ahead to address priority needs and local objectives identified in its five-year Consolidated Plan, its Annual Strategic Plan and estimates the number and type of families to benefit from such proposed activities. The City may amend this draft Plan based on feedback received during the 30-day review period.

Beginning on April 27, 2026, the draft Plan will be available for review at the following locations:

City Hall
31 South Summit Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Activity Center at Bohrer Park
Summit Hill Farm Park
506 South Frederick Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Additionally, the City will hold two public meetings for residents to attend and provide comments. Public comments are welcomed and encouraged.

• May 4, 2026 at 7 PM at Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
• May 7, 2026, at 12 PM via Microsoft Teams (please email [email protected] for the Teams link)

A Spanish-speaking interpreter will be available. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring reasonable accommodation related to a disability is asked to advise the City at least 48 hours in advance. Contact Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 301- 258-6327.

The draft will also be available online here. Copies can be mailed at no cost upon request.

Comments that are provided in person, during the public meetings, or in writing by mail or email and received by close of business on May 29, 2026, will be considered. All comments will be summarized and submitted to HUD with the Plan.

For further information, please contact Maureen Walker, Housing and Community Development Manager, [email protected] or 240-805-1119.