Public input will collected on a block grant application that would help Island County develop a housing assistance program.

The public hearing was set by the board for 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3.

After public comment, commissioners will have the option to authorize the submission of an application to the state Department of Commerce to request $24,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to plan and coordinate development of a coordinated entry program and housing resource center.

The aim of the program is to “minimize displacement” as well as “assist persons actually displaced” in coordination with other Block Grant-funded programs, according to county documents.