Community Development Program

King County Community Development Program makes capital investments in our community through management of several different fund sources such as the Best Starts for Kids (BSK) Levy, Puget Sound Taxpayers Accountability Account (PSTAA) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): funds that come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 

• Sidewalks 
• Community and recreation facilities 
• Child care and early learning facilities 
• Sewer and water main projects 
• ADA improvements 
• Microenterprise assistance 
• Park improvements 
• Minor home repair programs 
• Affordable family or youth housing

King County Community Development does not handle permitting or land use tasks. If you are inquiring about a permit or similar development question, please visit the King County Department of Local Services Permitting Page

Eligible applicants include:

• Nonprofit organizations
• Local governments (including cities, special districts and other King County departments)
• Public housing authorities

Consortium

King County and the cities in King County cooperate in an urban county consortium to further the broad goals of the federal CDBG programs. In order to carry out these activities, King County and the Consortium have agreed to a decision-making structure.

Learn about the Consortium and get meeting information here.

Environmental review

If you are looking into partnering with Community Development on a project, one of the first things you should consider is the environment. A healthy planet for current and future generations is a key part of our planning process.

Depending on the funding source, your project may require different kinds of environmental review. Learn more here.