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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

A federal program run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that provides annual grants to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate-income persons.

Metropolitan city

A city with a population of 50,000 or more, or a city that is the principal city of a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), as defined by the Office of Management and Budget.

Urban county

A county that qualifies to receive CDBG funds directly from the federal government, typically based on population size and agreement to undertake community development and housing activities.

Nonentitlement areas

Areas that do not receive CDBG funds directly from the federal government, typically smaller cities and rural parts of states. States receive funds for these areas and then distribute them.

Poverty rate

The percentage of people whose income falls below the official poverty line, as determined by the U.S. government.

Housing overcrowding

A measure indicating when too many people live in a household, often defined as more than one person per room (excluding bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, and porches).