Community Development

Community Development is responsible for the implementation of federal and state funded programs for infrastructure, recreation, public service and housing improvements in the city

The Main Street/Events Manager is part of the  Community Development Department.  She directs the Pascagoula Main Street Association, coordinates events, and assists businesses in the Central Business District.

The Urban Youth Corp operate through a grant from MDOT.  If you would like to learn more about our current UYC employees, please click here.
 

The federal and state programs implemented by the Community Development Department include those funded by HUD, EPA, BJA, DMR and similar agencies. Programs are coordinated with all the departments of the City. Activities include homeownership assistance, crime prevention, recreational development, and infrastructure improvements. The department strives to service area citizens through a variety of available funding options.

HUD Entitlement Grant
The annual fiscal amount of this grant is $400,000.  The program begins in October and public meetings are held in July and August.  The performance hearings for this event are held in December.  The projects included in this grant are land acquisitions, recreational development, elevation of flood prone houses and first time homeowners assistance.

Historic Preservation Commission
This commission makes recommendations for surveys, nominates projects for National Registry, and assists building owners with historic tax credits.  The commission meets on the second Wednesday of every month at noon in the Community Development Conference Room located at 622 Delmas Avenue.

Emergency Shelter Grant
This grant aids local homeless shelters and is applied for annually.

Mississippi Economic Development Authority Grant
This grant aids in local economic development projects.

For more information call (228) 938-6639 or email: bbensey@cityofpascagoula.com

The Strategic Plan Steering Committee is very busy these days.
Members of the Pascagoula community have been meeting to further
define the direction and future of Pascagoula.

For information about Strategic Planning, please click here!