About
Located at Henderson Municipal Building 222 1st Street Henderson KY, the Community Development Division plans, manages, ensures federal compliance of the City of Henderson’s Community Development Block Entitlement Grant (CDBG), and secures project financing.
CITY OF HENDERSON
PUBLIC NOTICE
| The City of Henderson is presenting a Consolidated Annual and Performance Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The information in this report summarizes the activities “expended” of the City's 2023 Community Development Block Grant Program. A copy of the full press release along with meeting schedule can be viewed by clicking here. | | The City of Henderson Community Development Department has developed a COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program with funding awarded by the CARES Act. This program will offer rental assistance to eligible low-income renters living in the City of Henderson who are delinquent on rent or unable to pay rent due to a loss of income related to the COVID-19 pandemic. A copy of the full press release can be viewed by clicking here. Public Hearing Notices on upcoming CDBG funding and application information related to preparation and submittal of its 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. | | Public Hearing Notice 2025 Consolidated Plan
Public Hearing 2025 Analysis of Impediments & Amendments Public Hearing Notice 2024
Public Hearings AP Notice 2024 |  | Environmental Review for the Fairground Lane Sidewalk project funded through CDBG funds. No significant impact was shown for the project. Comments will be received until August 13th, 2025.
Fairground Lane Sidewalk ROF - No Significant Impact
Fairground Lane Sidewalk EA
| | Environmental Review for Home Reconstruction 503 Plum Street funded through CDBG funds. No significant impact was shown for the project. Comments will be received until September 3, 2025. Please submit comments to: blpruitt@hendersonky.gov
Home Reconstruction Environment Review: 503 Plum St. | | Environmental Review for Vine Street Sidewalk funded through CDBG funds. No significant impact was shown for the project. Comments will be received until November 12, 2025. Please submit comments to: blpruitt@hendersonky.gov
Vine Street Sidewalk Environmental Assessment
Notice of Release Funds | | Environmental Review for Dr. Anthon Brooks Sr. Park funded through CDBG funds. No significant impact was shown for the project. Please submit comments to: blpruitt@hendersonky.gov. Comments will be received until November 23, 2025.
Environmental Review for Dr. Anthony Brooks Sr. Park
Notice of Release Funds |
| On January 31, 2026 the City of Henderson will submit its 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report ( CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The CAPER details how the City utilized Community Development Block ( CDBG ) funds allocated for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The report includes a summary of resources, accomplishments, and an evaluation of progress made during the last year in addressing identified priority needs and objectives. The CAPER is available for public comment from 15 days from Jan 15, 2026. A hard copy can be available by contacting Breasha Pruitt. Assistance can be provided to those with limited English speaking capabilities or individuals with hearing or vision impairments. Written comments concerning the CAPER can be submitted through Jan 30, 2026 to Breasha Pruitt, Project Coordinator/CDBG Coordinator, 222 First Street, Henderson KY 42420. Email: blpruitt@hendersonky.gov or 270-831-4989.
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Funds
The majority of the grant funds administered by the Community Development Division are through CDBG funds, which are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Main areas of the CDBG program assist eligible low- to moderate-income households / persons with housing needs and provide neighborhood infrastructure improvements, public service enhancements, and public facility improvements.
The City of Henderson is an entitlement community and receives funding each year. However, the Community Development Division must prepare and submit to HUD a consolidated plan, which is a five-year plan identifying community needs and strategies to address those needs. The Community Development Division must also submit an annual action plan that identifies specific projects to be undertaken the upcoming year, along with an annual year-end report identifying activities completed.
Responsibilities
The Community Development Division is responsible for client intake, client consultations, financials, contract preparation, labor compliance, environmental compliance, submission of a sundry of federal reports, fair housing administration, bid development, procurement, federal compliance with civil rights acts, and other functions related to the successful management of CDBG and HOME grants.
Recent Projects
- City Sidewalks-Sand Lane
- John F. Kennedy Center Generator
- Gathering Place Senior Center ADA Restrooms
Upcoming Projects
- Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction
- City Sidewalks- Fair Ground Lane
- Dr. Anthony Brooks Sr. Park