Manatee County has recently announced a public hearing and comment period for substantial amendments to its multi-year Consolidated Plan and several Annual Action Plans. This move is part of the County’s obligations under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to outline the handling of funds aimed at aiding low- and moderate-income residents, according to a notice on the county’s website.
The amendments proposed detail alterations to projects that were initially approved for various community improvements, such as shelter rehabilitation, rental assistance, and the development of affordable housing. Citizens will have the opportunity to review and comment on these changes during a formal 30-day period, which starts today and runs through January 28th, 2026. For those preferring physical copies, documents will be available at designated county locations including the Community and Veterans Services Department and select library branches.
Specific changes covered in the amendments include updates to the 2019/20, 2023/24, and 2024/25 Annual Action Plans, which have been summarized in documents available to the public. To gather public input on these plans, a hearing with the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for January 27th, 2026, at the Manatee County Administration Building. The meeting will take place at 9:00 AM or soon thereafter, depending on the proceedings that day. Details of the proposed use of funds and the proposed budget will be discussed, with the added note that those who may want to appeal any decisions made by the Board with respect to these matters must ensure they have a verbatim record of the proceedings for the basis of their appeal, as per Florida statutes…