Cumberland County Community Development has released a draft of the 2026–2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for public review. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback during the review period, which is open through April 20, 2026.
The Annual Action Plan outlines projects and funding priorities for the program year July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Once finalized, the plan will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The draft AAP is available:
Printed copies will also be available at the following town hall meetings:
A public hearing will be held during an upcoming Cumberland County Board of Commissioners meeting. Details will be announced.
Cumberland County Community Development is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, services and facilities. All meeting locations are ADA accessible. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be made at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting; however, requests received within that timeframe will be addressed to the extent possible.
For inquiries or comments regarding the 2026 Annual Action Plan or the upcoming public hearing, please contact Cumberland County Community Development at (910) 323-6112 / TTY: (910) 676-8007 or email cccdinfo@cumberlandcountync.gov.
Community Development administers programs that support low-to-moderate income households and expand access to safe, affordable housing across Cumberland County. Learn more at cumberlandcountync.gov/departments/community-development or call 910-323-6112.
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