Community Development

The Community Development Division is committed to improving the quality of life for low and moderate income residents by facilitating meaningful programs that address the root causes of poverty and involving all community stakeholders in the development and implementation of programs and projects.

The City of Greenville Section 108 Loan Application Notice of Public Comment Period 


A public meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, June 7, at 5:30 pm at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81557818104?pwd=ZHlMWmZ1aFJ6SDArUkRlb1dxT0pQQT09

The City’s Community Development division will discuss an amendment to the 2021 – 2022 Annual Action Plan and 2020 Consolidated Plan to include the use of funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 108 loan program. The Section 108 loan program can fund economic development, housing, public facilities, infrastructure, and other physical development projects. The City of Greenville will submit a Section 108 loan application in the amount of $3,689,000 for sidewalk construction and related infrastructure in the Special Emphasis Neighborhoods of Arcadia Hills, Greenline-Spartanburg, Nicholtown, Pleasant Valley, Southernside, and West Greenville. Should the City of Greenville be approved for an amount less or more than requested, the remaining balance for project costs will be provided through the city’s NSTEP Program. The application is available for review and public comment below. A printed copy can be requested. 

Section 108 Loan Program Application (DRAFT)

Written comments will be accepted until the end of the day on Friday, June 24, 2022 and can be sent to: 

Community Development, Attn: Rebecca Edwards, Community Development Manager, P.O. Box 2207, Greenville, SC 29602, or e-mailed to redwards@greenvillesc.gov 

For further information, please call Rebecca Edwards at 864-467-4570.

The City of Greenville Annual Action Plan 2022 - 2023 Notice of Public Meeting and Comment Period

A public meeting will be held virtually on Thursday June 23, 2022 at 5:30 pm via Zoom at: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88216421303?pwd=QVROQ0l2RkRCWjA1RHRrMHhiUkRVQT09

The City’s Community Development division will discuss the 2022 - 2023 program year’s activities and funding allocations.  This is a part of the planning process which allows the public to comment and provide input on Community Development’s proposed plans as they develop their Annual Action Plan.  

Submission of the Annual Action Plan serves as the City’s application for funding under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs.  CDBG funds can be used to assist low and moderate income persons, to prevent or eliminate slum or blight, and to meet an urgent need.  HOME funds are primarily used to create affordable housing opportunities for low to moderate income persons. HOPWA funding is used to assist individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families with short term rent, mortgage and utility assistance, supportive services and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance.  A DRAFT Annual Action Plan is  available for review below. A printed copy can be requested

2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (DRAFT)

Written comments will be accepted until the end of the day on Monday, July 11, 2022 and can be sent to: 
Community Development, P.O. Box 2207, Greenville, SC 29602
Attn: Monique Mattison, Community Development Planner 
or e-mailed to mmattison@greenvillesc.gov
For further information, please call Monique Mattison at 864-467-4574.