City of Anderson Department of Community Development

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City of Anderson Department of Community Development Community Development is a city department that receives Federal entitlement funds; CDBG and HOME fr

Community Development is a city department that is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The department is funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, and other competitive and non-competitive grants to address issues relating to housing, infrastructure, and public services. CDBG National Goal
The CDBG National Goal is to engage in the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities principally for persons of low and moderate income. Under Title I, Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, all activities funded with CDBG funds must show sufficient public benefit. Other features of the CDBG Program include: Address urgent needs for which other funds are not available (natural disaster) Benefit to low and moderate income persons and the elimination of slums and blight

Staff: Lelia Kelley, Director
Amber Lewis-Lilly, Project Specialist

10/16/2026
10/16/2026

In-person support continues tomorrow in Franklin, Madison, Porter, Pulaski and Putnam counties to meet with both state and federal representatives for assistance. To find locations, hours and more details, visit on.in.gov/August2026Disaster.

10/16/2026

If your home was impacted by the August disaster and are still in need of housing assistance, please contact Indiana 211 by Monday, Oct. 19 to apply for IHCDA's hotel voucher.

The last day to apply for IHCDA's hotel voucher is Monday, Oct. 19.

If you are a survivor still in need of temporary housing assistance, please apply for FEMA's Individual Assistance by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362.

10/16/2026

CSX ANNOUNCES RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURES – PLEASE PLAN AHEAD

CSX Transportation has notified the City of Anderson of upcoming temporary railroad crossing closures as CSX performs scheduled maintenance and repairs. Work affecting Anderson is expected to take place October 19 through November 1, with each individual crossing generally expected to be closed for approximately 48–72 hours.

October 19–24
53rd Street (just west of MLK)
West 67th Street
73rd Street

October 26–November 1
Pearl Street
Fletcher Street
19th Street
21st Street
23rd Street
29th Street
31st Street
38th Street
53rd Street
Columbus Avenue
East 60th Street/Whetstone Road
67th Street
Alliance Road/500 South
State Road 109
County Road 600 South

CSX is solely responsible for the maintenance of its railways, railroad crossings, and these closures. Local government has no control over the railroad as they are governed by federal law.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow additional travel time and follow all posted detours and traffic-control signage.

Please note: This is a CSX project and their schedule may change based on railroad operations, weather, or construction progress.

City of Anderson is sharing this information as a public service to ensure our residents, businesses and emergency personnel can prepare for the temporary closures and travel safely. We will continue to share information provided by CSX as it becomes available.

10/16/2026

City Dumpster Availability Update

After having dumpers available as part of its Flood Relief Program, without charge for the last 2 months, the city has announced some upcoming adjustments.

1. The city will continue to have dumpsters available free of charge for households in and immediately adjacent to the floodway for residents with homes that have not completed the “muck out” process.

At its height, the city had deployed 83 dumpsters throughout the affected areas in the city, which included centralized locations on 25th Street and on Columbus Avenue. According to Anderson Board of Public Works Chairman, David Eicks, “The dumpsters have been emptied 752 times since the program began. In addition, the City of Anderson Street and Water Departments have picked up and taken to the transfer station 422 tons of debris that were not in the dumpsters. Since implementation, the city has been able to reduce the number of dumpsters deployed to 50, as property owners complete their clean-out.

Mayor Thomas Broderick, Jr. stated, “This portion of our program has been highly successful and has saved our citizens hundreds of thousands of dollars in dumping fees. We will continue to keep dumpsters in the areas of the flood zone to allow all property owners to complete the preliminary demo of their properties. If a person, in these areas, does not have a dumpster nearby and needs a dumpster, they should call 765-648-6159 and make a request.”

2. The city announced that the two central locations on 25th Street and on Columbus Avenue will cease, effective Monday October 19. After that date, no debris should be dumped at these sites. Residents may use these dumpsters without charge until Monday.

10/14/2026

Address

120 E. 8th Street
Anderson, IN
46016

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17656486034

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