The City of Marietta receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually. July 1, 2018 is the beginning of the Program Year for the City and the start of  independent administration of CDBG funds.

The Community Development Division will coordinate projects approved by the Mayor and City Council and collaborate with non-profits, citizens, local agencies and businesses to implement community improvement and neighborhood stabilization projects to benefit all Marietta citizens.