CNS Annual Action Plan 2025
May 25, 2025
The City of Muskegon has announced the release of its proposed 2025 Annual Action Plan, laying out key initiatives and funding priorities aimed at improving housing, safety, and quality of life for residents throughout the city and neighboring communities. This plan, driven by the City’s Community and Neighborhood Services Department, outlines how federal and local resources will be strategically leveraged to meet housing and community development goals in the coming year.
As the lead agency for a regional partnership that includes Muskegon Heights and Norton Shores, the City of Muskegon coordinates a three-year Regional Consolidated Plan that aligns federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with the needs of each community. The 2025 Action Plan marks the second year of implementation under this strategic framework, guiding the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds toward federally designated National Objectives such as neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, and public services.
While each partner city sets its own goals under the plan, Muskegon remains the sole recipient of federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds, which help develop and preserve affordable housing. In addition, Muskegon continues to administer funds from the HOME-ARP program, a special allocation intended to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Notably, these funds are not confined to the city’s limits, allowing regional flexibility in addressing pressing housing needs.
The 2025 Action Plan also integrates several other key funding sources that broaden its reach and impact:
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Medicaid CHIP Lead Abatement Grants to address lead-based paint hazards in homes, particularly those occupied by young children;
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Senior Millage funds to assist low-income seniors with urgent health and safety repairs;
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Healthy Homes funding to provide critical home improvements for families with young children or elderly residents.
By combining these various resources, the City can stretch its impact further, offering more comprehensive assistance to families who face multiple repair and safety challenges in their homes.
The plan’s proposed activities and budget are subject to adjustment based on final funding allocations from HUD and approval by the City Commission. Community members are encouraged to stay engaged and participate in public hearings or provide feedback on the draft plan, which will be made available for review on the City’s website and at the Community and Neighborhood Services office.