The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is a summary of the activities and accomplishments toward the goals/objectives outlined in the City's Consolidated Plan. The Community Reinvestment Department prepares the CAPER report each year which includes detailed information on the activities funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) formula grant programs: CDBG and HOME.
The CAPER also assesses the progress made in meeting community development, housing, and homeless needs in the Community. The City of Columbus utilizes the CAPER report to measure its accomplishments and progress toward the specific goals outlined by the Consolidated Plan. The CAPER's findings determine what projects need to be modified or removed.
The Community Reinvestment Department provides for and encourages citizens to participate in the development, revision, amendment, adoption, and implementation of all HUD required documents and plans. In accordance with the Columbus Consolidated Government's Citizen Participation Plan, the notice of availability for draft Annual Action Plans/CAPER Reports and holding of a public meeting will be published in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Newspaper. Additionally, draft copies of these documents are made available at the following public library locations throughout the City and online at the Community Reinvestment department website:
In addition to the public meetings, staff from the Community Reinvestment Department regularly correspond with various agencies and organizations involved in affordable housing, homelessness, educational services, economic development, and services for the elderly and/or disabled.
If you are a part of a nonprofit organization or a citizen and would like more information regarding our programs, please call (706) 225-4313.
The City FY25 draft CAPER is available for review. Please click the link below to view the draft CAPER.
CAPER, City's Fiscal Year 2025 (DRAFT)