Ed. Note: The following article is a news release provided by the city of Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita residents can give city officials their input by taking the annual Community Needs Assessment Survey, available now through Dec. 15, 2015.

The results of the survey will be used to determine how community development block grant funding will be allocated throughout the community in 2016-2017, according to city officials.

Every year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides this funding to benefit lower-income residents in the areas of housing, supportive services, community facilities and infrastructure and economic opportunities.

Related: Santa Clarita Residents Can Provide Input On Community Needs

Survey results also help city officials meet guidelines established in the consolidated plan, which sets priorities for how community development block grant funds may be used to help assist lower-income city residents.

Some of the key results of last year’s community needs assessment are:

• Supportive human services: Child care services, disabled services and domestic violence services
• Community facilities and infrastructure: Drainage improvements, street improvements and street lighting
• Housing: Disabled accessibility modifications/improvements and ownership housing rehabilitation
• Economic opportunities: Start-up business assistance, facade improvements and business mentoring

For more information on the Community Needs Assessment Survey or the grant program, contact Terasa Sullivan, city project technician, at 661-255-4368. To view the survey, go to the city’s website by clicking here.