Community Development Department

The Community Development Department, doing business as the Lake County Community Economic Development Department, is a U.S. local government entity that receives grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support community development initiatives in Crown Point, Indiana. As a HUD entitlement community, the Department focuses on providing decent affordable housing, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

Through multi-year formula grant awards primarily from HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs, the Lake County Community Economic Development Department has carried out a wide range of activities aimed at promoting viable communities. This includes the acquisition, rehabilitation, and construction of affordable housing units; improvements to public facilities and infrastructure; neighborhood revitalization efforts; economic development assistance to local businesses; and the provision of public services to qualifying populations. With grant funding ranging from $600,000 to over $2 million annually in recent years, the Department has worked to address housing affordability, facilitate community and economic development, and ensure opportunities for underserved Crown Point residents. Key partners include HUD's Office of Community Planning and Development which administers the CDBG and HOME programs. Through its role as a HUD entitlement grantee, the Lake County Community Economic Development Department develops localized priorities and implements tailored community development strategies.