Community Development

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Responsibilities

The Department of Community Development is responsible for providing all the services necessary when acquiring, repairing, building, or improving residential and commercial properties throughout the City of Jackson. From zoning issues and tax credits to property inspections and designating historic sites, Community Development works to assure anyone interested in bettering the city has every opportunity to do so.

For More Information

If you have any questions regarding the responsibilities of the department, you may always contact us using the information on this page. 

Fix 36 Program 

The Community Development Department and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department have launched the Fix 36 Program to assist local businesses open their doors in a new location while working toward full code compliance. Learn more about this program from the Fix 36 page. 

Jackson Housing Strategy Report

The City of Jackson, in collaboration with the Affordable Housing Development Board and Guidehouse Consulting, and with input from many community partners, created a City-wide housing needs assessment. This data-informed, comprehensive study outlines short and long-term goals aimed at combating Jackson’s housing shortage at all levels, including the rehabilitation of existing housing and the construction of new housing. The report can be viewed on this page.