City of Savannah Programmatic Agreement with the Georgia SHPO to Facilitate Section 106 Review of HUD-funded Affordable Housing Activities.   On or after December 5, 2025, the City of Savannah will enter into a programmatic agreement with the Georgia SHPO to facilitate Section 106 review of HUD-funded affordable housing activities.   As a U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Entitlement Community, the City of Savannah uses federal funds to revitalize distressed neighborhoods and expand the supply of safe, decent, and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households within its jurisdiction. The City receives HUD funding for housing programs in accordance with the City’s current Consolidated Plan and One Year Action Plan.   Local housing activities include exterior and interior repairs to existing homes and construction of new residential housing for purchase by low-income households. Housing repair projects include, but not limited to, in-kind roof replacement, window and door repair or replacement, and accessibility modifications to assist elderly and disabled residents.   Prior to committing funds to repair homes 50 years of age or older or prior to constructing new homes in older neighborhoods, a Section 106 review in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act is conducted to consider how proposed repairs or construction may affect historic properties and take steps to avoid adverse effects to historic properties. Section 106 regulations permit local governments to enter into a Programmatic Agreement with State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO) to streamline the Section 106 review for programs that are repetitive and predictable.   The current Programmatic Agreement for City of Savannah HUD-funded housing programs is due to expire in January 2026. The public is invited to review and comment on a new Programmatic Agreement posted on the City of Savannah website at https://savannahga.gov/4260/Programmatic-Agreement. Comments may be submitted by U.S. Mail to Brian Brainerd, Senior Planner, City of Savannah Housing Services Department, P.O. Box 1027, Savannah, Georgia 31402, or by email to bbrainerd@savannahga.gov no later than Monday, December 1, 2025