The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a program federally funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that provides grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and communities. In 1991, the City of Vista became an entitlement city, which is a city with a population of 50,000 or more that receives CDBG funds directly from the federal government. The purpose of the CDBG program is to ensure that communities have viable resources to provide affordable housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunity.   

To receive CDBG funds, the City of Vista must develop a Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), and Citizen Participation Plan. These documents outline how the City plans on and has used our CDBG funds.

Request for Proposals

The City of Vista will release a Request for Proposals (RFP) in the coming weeks for eligible organizations interested in applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. CDBG is a federally funded program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). All CDBG program requirements and funding availability are subject to change based on Federal guidance.  

The RFP will be posted on Open Gov. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to review all RFP materials carefully once posted, including eligibility criteria, funding priorities, and submission instructions. Below is a tentative schedule of events, subject to change.  

CITY OF VISTA CDBG SCHEDULE – FY 2026-2027 

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 RFP emailed to contractors/non-profits, posted on City website 

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Deadline to submit questions via OpenGov by 5:30 p.m. 

Friday, February 13, 2026 CDBG Proposals due by 5:30 p.m.  

Monday, February 16, 2026 Distribute applications to Advisory Committee for review  

Week of February 23-26, 2026 Applicant Interviews with CDBG Advisory Committee 

February 27, 2026 Advisory Committee Meeting- Funding Recommendations. 

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Public Hearing- City of Vista City Council Meeting 5:30 p.m., 30-day Public Comment Period Opens  

Friday, April 23, 2026 30-day Public Comment Period Closes 

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 City Council Consent approval of 2026-27 Annual Action Plan 

Thursday, May 1, 2026 Submission of final 2026-27 Annual Plan to HUD 

General questions regarding the upcoming CDBG RFP may be directed to covhousing@vista.gov. Please note that once the RFP is released, all formal questions must be submitted through OpenGov by the stated deadline. 

Advisory Committee

The CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee is charged with the task of providing recommendations to the City Council for social service projects that will benefit Vista’s low- and moderate-income residents.  The Committee uses the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan to recommend annual priority areas for funding, which are presented to the City Council for adoption. Based on the annual priorities, a Request for Proposals is issued to identify projects within the community that address the annual priorities. The Committee reviews the proposals and makes recommendations to the City Council for projects that can assist the City in meeting its community development goals.

There are seven members who serve four-year terms. Meetings are called as needed.

Contact

Housing and Homeless Services Division
760.639.6191
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