PUBLIC NOTICE   The City of Jackson, MS will conduct Public Hearings regarding the development of its 2026 One-Year Action Plan. The Annual Action Planning process requires broad public participation by citizens and entities which are interested in, or are providing assistance in, the areas of housing, services for unhoused individuals, public services and other community development activities.   The draft 2026 One Year Action Plan will contain applications for funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Jackson estimates that we will receive $1,851,991 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; $784,387.39 in Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds; $157,114.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds; and $1,811,878.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds for a total of $ 4,605,367.39, in federal entitlement funds. Upon award of these funds, the City proposes to undertake eligible activities housing and community development needs.   The Public Hearings will explain the purpose of the City's Annual Action Plan; discuss the City’s goals and accomplishments with HUD funds; and consult with the public by accepting public comments regarding proposed activities for the programs. The Public Hearings will be held at the following locations:   May 26, 2026 6:00 p.m. Grove Park Community Center, 4126 Parkway Ave. June 2, 2026 6:00 p.m. Bolden Moore Library/Westside, 1444 Wiggins Rd. June 9, 2026 6:00 p.m. Champion Gymnasium, 1355 Hattiesburg St. June 23, 2026 10:00 p.m. Warren Hood Building, 200 S. President St. (Final Public Hearing)   The draft Annual Action Plan will be available for review at the final public hearing and on the City’s website at www.jacksonms.gov on June 23, 2026. The City will be accepting public comments on the draft Annual Action Plan until no later than 5:00 p.m., on Monday, June 16, 2026. Residents with disabilities are encouraged to notify the City at least five (5) days before the public hearing of any needed accommodations. For more details contact the Office of Housing and Development at 601-960-2083.   No displacement will occur as a result of the activities described herein. Should displacement occur, the City of Jackson will implement the provisions as required by CFR 570.606 (Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance). The City of Jackson does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of, access to, or treatment of, or employment, the programs and activities described herein. An interpreter is available upon request to assist persons with limited English proficiency. Any requests for reasonable accommodation required by an individual to fully participate in any open meetings, programs, or activities of the City of Jackson’s Office of Housing and Community Development should be directed to: Ms. Angela Brown, Director of Planning, (601) 960-1615 or afbrown@jacksonms.gov. 5/13, 5/14, 5/15, 5/17, 5/18, 5/19, 5/20, 5/21, 5/22, 5/24, 5/26, 5/27, 5/28, 5/29, 5/31 #12326192