Building a Better Community

The Community Development Department is responsible for overseeing a variety of programs and initiatives to advance the health and viability of the Village and its neighborhoods. A variety of Federal and State grant programs are utilized to achieve this. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is the primary program utilized. 

The Community Development Department work with residents to help them learn about assistance programs that are available to them. The Department can aid you in the preparation and submission of applications for specific programs. Not only does the Department work to assist individuals in gaining access to programs, they also monitor the success of the programs and the short-term and lasting effects that the programs have on the Village of Rantoul.

RANTOUL 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SURVEY RESULTS

Programs

• Housing Rehabilitation - CDBG funds are utilized to rehabilitate homes of income qualified low-moderate income persons in the community. Learn more about Housing Rehabilitation opportunities.
• Building Demolition - CDBG Funds are utilized to remove blighted structures in the community.
• Social Services - CDBG Funds are provided to various social service agencies to offer programs and services to residents. Various services such as home care for senior citizens; dental care for Head-Start students; drug and alcohol abuse counseling; and GED classes have been provided previously.
• Public Infrastructure Improvements - CDBG funds are utilized to fund various infrastructure improvements in low-moderate income neighborhoods of the community. 

CDBG 2020 Consolidated Plan Part 1
The Consolidated Plan is a document required by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) to assess the needs of a community; create strategies & goals to address those needs; and prioritize funding & programs to address & meet those goals.

CDBG 2020 Consolidated Plan Part 2

CDBG 2019 Annual Action Plan - Amendment #1

CDBG 2019 Annual Action Plan - Amendment #2

CDBG 2019 Annual Action Plan

CDBG 2015 Annual Action Plan - Amendment #1

2013-2017 Consolidated Plan with Amendment #1
The Consolidated Plan is a document required by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) to assess the needs of a community; create strategies & goals to address those needs; and prioritize funding & programs to address & meet those goals. 

2013-2017 Consolidated Plan with Amendment #2
The Consolidated Plan is a document required by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) to assess the needs of a community; create strategies & goals to address those needs; and prioritize funding & programs to address & meet those goals.

Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report - 2022
 The Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) is a summary of activities and accomplishments by the Village of Rantoul using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development. 

Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report - 2021
 
Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report - 2020
 
Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report - 2019
 
Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report - 2018

Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report - 2017
 
Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report - 2016

Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report - 2015

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing - 2020 Update

Other Documents