About

The Department of Housing and Community Development manages Westland's federally funded Community Development Block Grant, HOME and Housing Voucher programs. These programs provide a variety of activities for low-moderate Westland residents. Participants in these programs must meet federal income and family qualification guidelines. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides funding for these programs.

It is located in the Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center and assists in providing the programs and activities located there. 

Programs

The Department of Housing and Community Development manages several federally funded programs including:

Community Development

The Department of Housing and Community Development collects feedback from the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee (CDCAC) about how to use federal funds to assist residents.

• Homebuyer Assistance Program
• Home Rehabilitation

Housing

The Department of Housing and Community Development assists the Westland Housing Commission (WHC) in managing opportunities for residents to receive rental assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher Program (commonly known as Section 8).