The City of Rochester’s Community Development Division has released its 2026 community development survey to gather public feedback and opinions on potential funding for activities for the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The surveys can be found at the Welfare Office at City Hall; at the Tax & Auto Registration Office, Recreation Department, and City Clerk’s Office at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center; and at the Rochester Public Library.

The survey is also available online:

The City of Rochester receives federal grant funding through the Community Development Block Grants program, which is administered through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), to provide services and fund projects designed to serve lower-income residents. As part of this funding process, the City must submit an annual action plan that outlines proposed activities and funding for the upcoming plan year. The FY 2028 (July 1, 2027 – June 31, 2028) action plan will be developed with input from members of the public, City officials, and community stakeholders such as non-profits providing services to City residents and local Rochester businesses.

Public input is welcome throughout the entire planning process for the FY 2028 action plan. Comments and concerns can be submitted to Interim Community Development Coordinator Julian Long via e-mail at julian.long@rochesternh.gov or via telephone at 603-335-7519.

Updates on the upcoming action planning process, as well as drafts of the FY 2028 annual action plan, will be posted to the City of Rochester’s Community Development webpage. Action plan updates can be found at https://www.rochesternh.net/community-development-division.