Community Services

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Community Services was established to provide technical assistance to local governments and state agencies in the areas of community and rural planning and development, policy research and development, and grant program implementation.

We provide the people of North Dakota with effective, efficient and customer-oriented administration of federal and state programs for:

Community Development
Energy Efficiency
Housing
Self Sufficiency

Community Services Fact Sheet

Renaissance Zone

The Renaissance Zone program is to revitalize communities in our state and encourage development through tax incentives.

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Building Codes

The North Dakota Division of Community Services (DCS) is assigned the responsibility of updating and amending the North Dakota State Building Code.

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Low Income Programs

The low income assistance activities within the Division of Community Services center around the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program.

Manufactured Homes

“Manufactured home” means a federal housing and urban development (HUD) labeled structure.

Energy Efficiency Office

Commerce has a number of programs dedicated to energy development, conservation and production.

Community Development and Rural Prosperity

Community Dev & Rural Prosperity

North Dakota’s long-term prosperity is dependent on the success of communities and regions.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE - STATE OF ND - NOTICE FOR FY2026 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SCORING AND RANKING MEETING

The North Dakota Department of Commerce, Division of Community Services (NDDCS) is announcing the scoring and ranking meeting for the FY2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) pre-applications.

Public Meeting
A public meeting will be held on September 29, 2026, at 9 AM CST. Attendance is open to the public in-person only.

The public meeting will be held at:
Department of Commerce Meeting Room
1600 E Century Ave, Suite 6
Bismarck, ND 58502

Pre-applications will be discussed, and funding recommendations will be made by the committee. No comments or input will be taken from the public.

This recipient does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its federally assisted programs and activities. Accommodations: Individuals who require accommodations including auxiliary aids, translated documents, interpreters, or who would like to request a copy of the plan, or an alternate format may contact:

504 Coordinator
Tonya Forderer
North Dakota Department of Commerce
1600 E. Century Avenue, Suite 6
Bismarck, ND 58502
dcs@nd.gov (email)
701-328-5300 (phone)
711 (Voice or TTY)
800-435-8590 (Spanish)

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Community Services Team

The North Dakota Department of Commerce Division of Community Services was established to provide technical assistance to local governments and state agencies in the areas of community and rural planning and development, policy research and development, and grant program implementation.

Meet the Community Services Team

Community Services Success Stories

The Community Services Team have countless success stories, transforming lives and strengthening communities.

Community Services Success Stories