Planning & Reporting

The City of Shreveport's Consolidated Plan or "Con Plan", describes how plan to spend federal grants on areas that have the greatest needs for the next five year period. This includes community development, affordable housing, shelters for homeless persons, economic development efforts and more. The Con Plan is required by HUD to be submitted by all jurisdictions that directly receive HUD funding. 

Once the plan is approved by the Mayor and City Council, it is sent to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The plan demonstrates how the City will make the best use of its federal funding that benefits low-income residents.

Currently, the City of Shreveport is beginning the process of preparation and submission of its Consolidated Plan for the years 2024-2028 to HUD.

Key Components of the Consolidated Plan

  • Consultation and Citizen Participation. Through the Consolidated Plan (often called the “Con Plan”), the City will engage the community, both in the process of developing and reviewing the proposed plan, and as partners and stakeholders in the implementation of Community Planning and Development programs. By consulting and collaborating with other public and private entities, the City can align and coordinate community development programs with a range of other plans, programs and resources to achieve greater impact.
  • The Consolidated Plan. The 3 to 5-year Consolidated Plan describes the City's community development priorities and multiyear goals based on an assessment of housing and community development needs, an analysis of housing and economic market conditions and available resources.
  • The Annual Action Plan. The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan.
  • Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). In the CAPER, the City reports on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the prior year.

Federal Resources Included in the Plan

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities. To support community development, activities are identified through an ongoing process. Activities may address needs such as infrastructure, economic development projects, public facilities installation, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services, clearance/acquisition, microenterprise assistance, code enforcement, homeowner assistance, etc.

The HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program provides grants to state and local governments to create affordable housing for low-income households

The HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program  provides funding to the City of Shreveport to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability in our communities.

The Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) Program is designed to assist people with quickly regaining stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness.

For more information about the consolidated planning process you may view our Consolidated Plan Slide Show or visit HUD Exchange.