NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
FOR CATEGORICALLY EXCLUDED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
Date of Publication: December 17, 2025
Salt Lake County
2001 South State Street N3-500
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
385-468-4944
On or about January 5, 2026, Salt Lake County will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, authorized under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. Program regulations are codified at 24 CFR Part 570.
Program Description (applies to all properties listed below)
South Salt Lake City’s Homeownership Partnership Program is designed to create and preserve long-term affordable homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income households. Through this program, South Salt Lake City will acquire residential properties using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and leverage non-federal funding sources to place the properties into the City’s Community Land Trust (CLT).
Homes placed in the CLT will be sold to income-eligible homebuyers while the CLT retains ownership of the land, ensuring long-term affordability in perpetuity while allowing homeowners to build equity. All households assisted under this program will have incomes at or below 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI).
For purposes of environmental review under 24 CFR Part 58, project activities include acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition, and new construction of single-family residential structures. Where applicable:
Activities involving acquisition, rehabilitation, or construction of residential structures meet the requirements of 24 CFR 58.35(a)(3), with no increase in residential density beyond four units, no change in land use, and no expansion of the building footprint
Activities involving acquisition of existing structures or vacant land meet the requirements of 24 CFR 58.35(a)(5), with properties retained for the same residential use.
The total estimated development cost for these projects is approximately $1,553,725.
Site-Specific Project Descriptions
2479 S 400 E, South Salt Lake City, UT 84115
CDBG funding in the amount of approximately $305,000 will be used solely for the acquisition of the property. Existing structures on the site will be demolished by a qualified contractor. A new single-family home will be constructed by Habitat for Humanity using non-CDBG funding sources. Upon completion, the home will be sold to an eligible low- to moderate-income household in accordance with program requirements.
2475 S 400 E, South Salt Lake City, UT 84115
CDBG funding in the amount of approximately $311,725 will be used solely for the acquisition of the property. Existing structures on the site will be demolished by a qualified contractor. A new single-family home will be constructed by Habitat for Humanity using non-CDBG funding sources. Upon completion, the home will be sold to an eligible low- to moderate-income household in accordance with program requirements.
2752 S 500 E, South Salt Lake City, UT 84115
CDBG funding in the amount of approximately $313,000 will be used solely for the acquisition of the property. Non-CDBG funding sources will be used to rehabilitate the existing single-family home, including upgrades to electrical, plumbing, insulation, and windows. All rehabilitation work will be completed by Habitat for Humanity prior to the sale of the home to an eligible low- to moderate-income household.
3005 S 200 E, South Salt Lake City, UT 84115
CDBG funding in the amount of approximately $340,000 will be used for the acquisition of the property. This home will be completely renovated. Addition added to the rear for new bedroom and bathroom. New electrical, plumbing, insulation, and upgraded windows. All work will be done by Habitat for Humanity. Upon completion, the home will be sold to an eligible low- to moderate-income household in accordance with program requirements.
280 East Southgate Ave, South Salt Lake City, UT 84115
CDBG funding in the amount of approximately $110,000 will be used solely for the acquisition of the property. Existing structures on the site will be demolished by a qualified contractor. A new single-family home will be constructed by Habitat for Humanity using non-CDBG funding sources. Upon completion, the home will be sold to an eligible low- to moderate-income household in accordance with program requirements.
The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements or alternatives. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for these projects is on file at the Salt Lake County Housing and Community Development Office, 2001 South State Street, N3-500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114, and may be examined or copied weekdays from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Salt Lake County, Housing and Community Development Office, 2001 South State Street, N3-500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114, or at jjimenez@saltlakecounty.gov. All comments received by January 2, 2026, will be considered by Salt Lake County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
Salt Lake County certifies to HUD that Catherine Kanter, Certifying Officer, in her capacity as Deputy Mayor of Regional Operations, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Salt Lake County to use HUD program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and Salt Lake County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Salt Lake County; (b) Salt Lake County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Noemi Ghirghi, CPD Regional VIII Director, at CPDRROFDEN@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact CPDRROFDEN@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Catherine Kanter
Salt Lake County Deputy Mayor of Regional Operations
2001 South State Street, N2-200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114