Join us at City Hall for an evening of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Events! The CDBG Funding Annual Action Plan Hearing and a Fair Housing Workshop in partnership with Open Communities will take place on June 27. Attend the Fair Housing workshop from 6-7 p.m. and the CDBG Annual Action Plan public hearing at 7 p.m.
Fair Housing Workshop
The Fair Housing Workshop will empower community members to recognize violations and take action, covering:
- The protected classes under federal, state, and local (Cook County and specific towns) fair housing laws.
- Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
- Who is liable under the Fair Housing Act.
- How fair housing laws are enforced.
If you or someone you know may have encountered housing discrimination, complaints and inquiries may be made directly to the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Further information and assistance can be provided by contacting Open Communities at info@open-communites.org or 847-501-5760. Learn more about fair housing practices at desplaines.org/fairhousing.
You can RSVP for the Workshop prior to the event - though it is not required in order to attend - at the Open Communities event page.
CDBG Funding Annual Action Plan Hearing
The City of Des Plaines receives an annual allocation from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Each year, the City must decide how to spend CDBG funding and create a list of programs, projects, and activities called the Annual Action Plan. Comments can be provided at the public hearing or by contacting Samantha Redman at 847-391-5384 or sredman@desplaines.org.
Learn about Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding
