COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The city of Bessemer’s Economic and Community Development Department is located on the second floor of Bessemer City Hall, 1700 Third Avenue North.
The mission of the city of Bessemer’s Economic and Community Development is centered on building a robust local economy, engaging with community stakeholders to build healthy, safe and vibrant city neighborhoods, and pursuing strategies which strengthen Bessemer’s most valuable asset – its people.
The Department administers the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the identification of programs, activities and partners which help us fulfill our mission.
Office Hours: 8 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. (Mondays thru Fridays, except City Holidays).