Notice of Public Hearing
Town of Hammonton
fy2026 Small Cities Community Development
Block Grant Program

The Town of Hammonton will hold a Public Hearing on February 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 100 Central Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037.

The purpose of this hearing is as follows: (1) to explain federal and state guidelines; (2) to review eligible and proposed program activities; (3) to consider proposals for an application under the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program; and (4) to receive citizen comments and recommendations.

Total Funds Available:  $6,672,195.00

At least 70 percent of the funds available must be used for activities that primarily benefit people of low and moderate income. None of the funds requested will result in the displacement or relocation of people.

Eligible activities include:

1. Acquisition of real property;

2. Activities necessary to address lead-based paint issues through lead remediation/abatement activities and the replacement of lead pipes;

3. Acquisition, construction, or installation of public facilities;

4. Code enforcement in deteriorated or deteriorating areas;

5. Clearance, demolition and rehabilitation of buildings;

6. Special projects to remove architectural barriers which restrict accessibility of the elderly and handicapped;

7. Provision of public services;

8. Activities necessary to develop:

• A comprehensive community development plan; and
• Policy planning management capacity to enable the recipient to more effectively administer the program;

9. Payment of reasonable administrative costs; and

10. Activities carried out by public or private non-profit organizations.

The Town of Hammonton is considering the submission of a Public Facilities Application for $400,000 for a project yet to be determined.   

All citizens are encouraged to attend and offer comments at the public hearing or by writing to Town Hall, 100 Central Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037, Attention: Administrator within ten (10) days following the public hearing. Written comments may also be sent to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Grant Development & Contract Administration Unit, P.O. Box 811, Trenton, NJ 08625-0811.