Community Development

The community developer plays an integral role in maintaining the well-being of the community. Through various projects and initiatives, the community developer can secure funds through multiple sources to bring benefits to the city. Below are examples of on-going programs and services that the community developer provides:

• Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP) - this program’s goal is to provide limited home repairs that correct health and safety deficiencies. Eligibility criteria include but is not limited to –
  • Homeowner or person(s) in the home being 55 years of age or older OR person living in the home is handicapped or disabled;
  • Must own your home;
  • Home must be located within the city limits;
  • Must agree to execution of Deed Restriction;
  • Must meet income limits adjusted for family size
• Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad Preservation (with the assistance of the MS Dept. of Transportation)
• Preservation of Historic Colonnades (with the assistance of the MS Dept. of Transportation)
• Auburn Kitchen dependency preservation (with the assistance of the MS Dept. of Archives & History)
• Elimination of Sanitary Sewage Overflow (SSO) on Highland Boulevard and US Highway 61 (with the assistance of the Delta Regional Authority)
• 2015 Urban Youth Corps Program (with the assistance of the MS Dept. of Transportation)
• Clinton Foundation Health Matters Initiative
• ASU Entrepreneur Academy (with assistance from Rural Development)
• Technical assistance to the mayor and board of alderman
• Fundraising assistance for upcoming 2016 Tricentennial Celebration
• Working with real estate developers to improve the supply of decent, safe and affordable housing within the City of Natchez