Muscogee County has five locations to participate in early voting. If you have questions or concerns, contact City Services at 311 or the Elections Office at 706-653-4392. Read more
Phenix City/Russell County does not have early voting, however, Alabama is allowing voters to complete their absentee ballot in person. Visit the Circuit Clerks Office now until November 2nd at noon. Click here for voter information or call 334-298-7979.
Be informed and view the sample ballot ahead of time online:
The Urban League in collaboration with local churches and other civic organizations have organized "Roll to the Polls" for citizens without transportation to a voting site. Read more
For a free ride to vote early or on election day, call 706-322-6840
Safe Kids Columbus will be at the Spooktacular Trunk or Treat event giving away FREE Bike Helmets while sizes and supplies last. Remember the child must be present to receive a helmet.
With the flu season beginning and the unfortunate prospect that the flu and COVID-19 viruses will circulate at the same time, getting a flu vaccine can help protect many people from the flu. A flu vaccine this season can also help reduce the burden on our healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and save medical resources for care of COVID-19 patients.
Since the previous waivers are expired. All grantees should request new waivers to ensure there is no gap in waiver coverage. The waivers are listed below with specific details outlined in the CPD Memo. Read more
Third Party Documentation of Income (Order of Preference Distinction) **New
Housing Quality Standards – Initial Inspection of Unit **Extension +
Suitable Dwelling Size and Housing Quality Standards (both CoC and YHDP) **New
CoC Program Only: Coordinated Entry –Annual Ongoing Planning and Stakeholder Consultation **New
Homeless Definition – Temporary Stays in Institutions of 90 days or Less **New
Assistance Available at Time of Renewal **Extension
Permanent Housing- Rapid Rehousing Monthly Case Management **Extension
Fair Market Rent for Individual Units and Leasing Costs **Extension
Disability Documentation for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) **Extension +
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program grantees to provide an overview on how to set up activities, fund subrecipients, create vouchers, as well as review ESG Financial reports for ESG-CV funds in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). Read more
This webinar is focused on the urgent and critical task of addressing unsheltered homelessness in communities. The influx of stimulus funding to communities presents an opportunity to target resources to address the needs of this very vulnerable population. Read more
This session will provide an overview of the guidance document HUD and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published on October 14, 2020. Read more
As a reminder, in an effort to reduce the overall reporting burden on communities, HUD is combining the Longitudinal Systems Analysis (LSA) data collection process for 2019 with the 2020 LSA data collection process. Read more
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