The primary objectives of this program are: 1) the development and preservation of cities and counties by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for the targeted income group; and 2) not less than fifty-one percent (51%) of the funds made available to the Department pursuant to the program shall be utilized by the Department to make grants to eligible cities or counties for the purpose of providing or improving housing opportunities for the targeted income group or for purposes directly related to the provision or improvement of housing opportunities for the targeted income group including, but not limited to, the construction of infrastructure.

Pursuant to Section 104(a)(1) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the Department shall annually prepare a statement of community development objectives and projected uses of funds. This statement shall be made available to the public and published, and the Department shall conduct no less than two public hearings at different locations on its contents. The statement shall be available for review for at least thirty (30) days prior to the public hearings.