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1070 W 1600 S, Building B, St George, Utah 84770

Office hours

Monday – Friday,
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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(435) 673-3548

Community & Economic Development

Community & Economic Development

Helping communities build capacity, secure funding, and plan for the future.

We provide communities with support in administration, planning, and funding. By combining these three areas of expertise, the department helps local governments strengthen operations, plan for future growth, and secure the resources needed to achieve their community goals.

Administration

Strengthen government operations through budget development, personnel policies, compliance with state statutes, and strategic goal setting for elected officials

Planning

Assist communities with long-range visioning, general plan updates, zoning ordinance compliance, and navigating growth management strategies

Funding

Secure resources through grant identification, infrastructure funding roadmaps, and managing state and federal funding coordination

Featured Programs

Community Development Block Grant

Learn more about funding opportunities for community development projects

Community Impact Fund Board

Learn more about projects and funding opportunities available through CIB

Local Administrative Advisor

Let us help you navigate local government administration

Technical Planning Assistance

Let us help you plan, develop, and move your community projects forward

Hazard Mitigation Planning

Let us help you prepare your community for disasters and reduce future risks

Economic Development (RLF)

Learn more about financing opportunities to support local businesses and create jobs

Regional Consolidated Plan

Learn more about regional housing and community development needs and priorities

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Learn more about regional economic priorities, strategies, and opportunities

Regional Capital Improvement Planning

Let us help you identify, prioritize, and plan for your community’s future infrastructure needs

 

Regional Consolidated Plan

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Technical Planning Assistance

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Community Development Block Grant

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Community Impact Fund Board

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Hazard Mitigation Planning

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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

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Local Administrative Advisor

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Economic Development (RLF)

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Regional Capital Improvement Planning

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Funding Opportunities & Deadlines

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Community Impact Fund Board (CIB) June Trimester Deadline – February 1

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CDBG How to Apply Workshop – October

Community Impact Fund Board (CIB) June Trimester Deadline – October 1

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For Additional Information, Contact Us:

Darin Bushman

Darin Bushman

Executive Director

dbushman@fivecounty.utah.gov
(435) 673-3548 ext. 121

Roger Carter

Roger Carter

Local Administrative Advisor

Kevin Smedley

Kevin Smedley

Associate Planner

ksmedley@fivecounty.utah.gov
(435) 673-3548, ext. 117

Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

CED Program Manager

mjohnson@fivecounty.utah.gov
(435) 673-3548, ext. 165