CONGRESSMAN COSTA ANNOUNCES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FUNDS RECEIVED IN THE 20TH DISTRICT

Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20)announced Kern County as the recipient of fiveDepartment of Housing and Urban Development grants totaling near $13.6 million. Various cities in Kern Countywill receive funds from the Community Development Block Grant, EmergencyShelter Grant, American Dream Downpayment Initiative, HOME program and CapitalFund Program.

"Asour communities grow so do housing needs and these funds help various peopleand organizations realize their goal of making housing options available to morecommunity residents," Congressman Costa said.

Kern Countywill receive a total of $8.6 million from the Community Development BlockGrant, American Dream Downpayment Initiative, Emergency Shelter Grant and HOMEprogram with the city of Bakersfieldreceiving $5.6 million. In addition, theHousing Authority of Kern County will receive just under $2 million from theCapital Fund which assists housing authorities in modernization, development,financing and management improvements. Delano and Wasco arerecipients of the Community Development Block Grant and will each receive$1,500,000 to improve housing and economic opportunities in urban areas.

"Throughthe use of these funds KernCounty cities and agencieswill have the ability to build and maintain various housing opportunities forrural and urban areas alike," concluded Congressman Costa.

Formore information please contact my Fresno District Office at 559-495-1620.