HHAP Round 6 Regional Application Template
Purpose of this Template
The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is providing this Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP) Regional Application Template (template) as a tool to help HHAP Round 6 (HHAP 6) regional applicants prepare responses for subsequent submission through the official online application portal. The template closely mirrors the online application portal and is intended to support the development of the regional application for approval by HCD as required in AB 166 (Health & Safety Code § 50239 and 50242, et seq.).
The template will not be collected by HCD, nor will HCD review any template in lieu of an official regional application submission. Applicants are responsible for inputting the required information into the online application portal and submitting the official regional application in the portal no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025.
The regional application consists of the following Sections:
• Section 1. Regional Identification and Contracting Information • Section 2. Documentation and Certification of Stakeholder Engagement • Section 3. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan o 3.a. Regional Partners’ Roles and Responsibilities
o 3.b. System Performance Measures Improvement Plan
• Section 4. HHAP 6 Funding Plan
o 4.a. Proposed Funding Activities
o 4.b. Sustainability of the Region’s Interim Housing Portfolio o 4.c. Sustainability of the Region’s Permanent Housing Portfolio (If applicable) o 4.d. Documentation of Youth Set Aside Requirement
• Section 5. Regional Memorandum of Understanding MOU and Application Certification
Green tables describe the steps required to complete each section and provide guidance on how to use the template and/or minimum requirements.
Blue tables capture the application data and mirror the data fields in the online application portal.
HHAP 6 Regional Application Template
Section 1. Region Identification and Contracting Information Steps to complete this section
1. Select the Continuum of Care (CoC) Region. The definition of “Region” is the geographic area served by a county, including all cities and the CoC or CoCs within it (HSC 50230(v)).
2. Indicate which Eligible Applicants are applying together as a region for HHAP 6 (i.e., which Eligible Applicants will administer the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan and be signatory to the Memorandum of Understanding). Eligible Applicants for HHAP 6 are all counties, all Continuums of Care, and Large Cities.
3. For each participating Eligible Applicant, indicate whether and how the Eligible Applicant intends to contract with HCD (i.e., indicate whether the Eligible Applicant will act as their own Administrative Entity, or designate one of the other regional partners to administer their allocation and act as the Administrative Entity on their behalf).
Guidance for this section
Regional Application Participation
Continuums of Care (CoCs)
• A CoC that serves a single county must apply as part of the regional application with the county and any overlapping Large Cities. In this case, the CoC should select: “Is participating in this regional application as an Eligible Applicant.” • A CoC that serves multiple counties must either: apply as part of a single regional application with multiple counties and any overlapping Large Cities or participate in the regional application of each overlapping county and the Large Cities therein. When the CoC is participating in multiple regional applications, the CoC should select: “Is participating in this regional application as an Eligible Applicant” for the regional application that will include the CoC’s HHAP 6 funding plan, and should select: “Is participating in this regional application as a collaborator” for all other regional applications they are participating in. This will help to ensure the CoC’s funding plan is only collected on a single regional application.
Large Cities (“City” or “Cities”)
Large Cities must apply as part of the regional application with the applicable county and CoC.
Counties
• In a CoC that serves a single County, the County must apply as part of a regional application with the CoC and any overlapping Large Cities.
• In a multi-county CoC, counties are strongly encouraged to apply in collaboration with other counties that are served by the same CoC. At a minimum, each County must apply with the overlapping CoC.
LA Region
All CoCs within the County of Los Angeles shall be considered part of a single region, along with the County and Large Cities within the county and therefore must apply together. (HSC § 50230(v)(2).) Contracting
Each Eligible Applicant has the discretion to administer their base allocation directly or may designate an Eligible Applicant in their region to serve as their Administrative Entity. The selections made in this section will indicate which Eligible Applicant will enter into contract with HCD to administer each Eligible Applicant’s HHAP 6 allocation. For reference, HHAP 6 allocations are available on HCD’s HHAP website.
The Administrative Entity is responsible for meeting the terms and conditions of the contract, which include, but is not limited to, contracting (when necessary) with sub-recipients, and fulfilling all monthly, annual, final, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) reporting requirements.
• If you plan to contract with HCD to receive and administer only your (individual) HHAP 6 allocation, select: “Will enter into contract with HCD to receive and administer their HHAP 6 allocation” under the contracting selection.
• If you do not plan to contract with HCD and instead plan to identify another participating Eligible Applicant in the region to enter into contract with HCD to receive and administer your HHAP 6 allocation, select: “Identify another participating Eligible Applicant in their region to enter into contract with HCD to receive and administer their HHAP 6 allocation” under the contracting selection. Once selected, you will be prompted to designate the Administrative Entity from a list of other Eligible Applicants in the region. • If you plan to contract with HCD to receive and administer multiple HHAP 6 allocations within your region, select: “Will enter into contract with HCD to receive and administer their HHAP 6 allocation and allocation(s) from other Eligible Applicants in the region” under the contracting selection.
Please select the Continuum of Care Region
Continuum of Care Region
Santa Ana, Anaheim/Orange County CoC
Guidance
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Eligible Applicant
Santa Ana, Anaheim/Orange County CoC
Participation Status
Is participating in this application as a collaborator.
Contracting Status
Will enter into contract with the state to receive and administer their HHAP 6 allocation Designated Administrative Entity (if applicable)
Orange County
Contact Title
Director of Care Coordination
Contact Name
Douglas Becht
Contact Email
[email protected]
Contact Phone
(714) 834-5000
Eligible Applicant
City of Anaheim
Participation Status
Is participating in this application as a collaborator.
Contracting Status
Will enter into contract with the state to receive and administer their HHAP 6 allocation Designated Administrative Entity (if applicable)
City of Anaheim
Contact Title
Deputy Director
Contact Name
Sandra Lozeau
Contact Email
[email protected]
Contact Phone
(714) 765-4319
Eligible Applicant
City of Irvine
Participation Status
Is participating in this application as a collaborator.
Contracting Status
Will enter into contract with the state to receive and administer their HHAP 6 allocation Designated Administrative Entity (if applicable)
City of Irvine
Contact Title
Senior Management Analyst
Contact Name
Valeria Ramos
Contact Email
[email protected]
Contact Phone
(949) 724-7461
Eligible Applicant
City of Santa Ana
Participation Status
Is participating in this application as a collaborator.
Contracting Status
Will enter into contract with the state to receive and administer their HHAP 6 allocation Designated Administrative Entity (if applicable)
City of Santa Ana
Contact Title
Executive Director of Community Development
Contact Name
Michael Garcia
Contact Email
[email protected]
Contact Phone
(714) 647-5336
Eligible Applicant
Orange County
Participation Status
Is participating in this application as a collaborator.
Contracting Status
Will enter into contract with the state to receive and administer their HHAP 6 allocation Designated Administrative Entity (if applicable)
Orange County
Contact Title
Director of Care Coordination
Contact Name
Douglas Becht
Contact Email
[email protected]
Contact Phone
(714) 834-5000
Section 2. Documentation and Certification of Stakeholder Engagement
Steps to complete this section
1. Provide the dates for which at least three public meetings were held to support the development of the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan (Plan).
2. Describe how each stakeholder group from the list provided was invited and encouraged to engage in the Plan.
3. Describe the specific input from the public meetings that was incorporated into the Plan.
4. Certify that all participating Eligible Applicants met the process requirements for developing the Plan.
Meeting Dates
Guidance
No less than three (3) public meetings must be held for each Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan. Applicants should retain documentation of the meetings in alignment with HCD's records retention requirement outlined in the HHAP 6 NOFA and should upload relevant documentation to support certification of Section 2 of the regional application.
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Meeting Dates
7/7/2025
7/8/2025
7/10/2025
Stakeholder Engagement
Guidance
A description is required for each stakeholder group engaged in development of the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan. In addition to providing the information required below, applicants should retain documentation of the meetings in alignment with HCD's records retention requirement outlined in the HHAP 6 NOFA and should upload relevant documentation to support certification of Section 2 of the regional application. Documentation of stakeholder engagement may include copies of meeting invites and invitee lists, drafts provided for feedback, etc.
Stakeholders Description of how stakeholders
were invited and encouraged to
engage in the public stakeholder
process
Describe the specific input from
stakeholders that was
incorporated into the Plan
People with lived
experience of
Invitations were shared with Fund permanent housing solutions -
homelessness,
including but not
limited to survivors of
domestic violence
individuals in city shelters and street
outreach teams to share with people
experiencing homeless. Invitations
shared with email distribution lists
for Orange County region
applicants, which includes people
with lived experience of
homelessness. The public meeting
information was shared publicly at
meetings of the County of Orange
Commission to Address
Homelessness and the Orange
County CoC Board. Both groups
include representation of this
stakeholder group and were invited
to participate. The City of Santa Ana
invited Individuals with lived
experience to participate through
direct outreach. This included
current residents of the Santa Ana
Navigation Center as well as
individuals receiving assistance
from the City of Santa Ana while
living unsheltered. To encourage
participation, attendees were
offered gift cards as an incentive and
to show appreciation for their time
and input. The City of Anaheim also
solicited direct feedback from
people with lived experience through
field visits at areas with known
encampments. Staff interviewed
multiple individuals living at those
encampments.
suggested actions included rental
assistance, homelessness
prevention, rapid rehousing
programs, landlord coordination and
incentives, low-income housing,
housing vouchers, permanent
supportive housing, affordable
housing development, longer-term
case management and follow-up
after program exit. Fund interim
housing solutions - suggested
actions included emergency
shelters. Fund services coordination
services - suggested actions
included service centers.
Youth with lived
experience of
homelessness
Invitations were shared with email
distribution lists for Orange County
region applicants, which includes
youth with lived experience of
homelessness. The public meeting
information was shared publicly at
meetings of the County of Orange
Commission to Address
Homelessness and the Orange
County CoC Board. The Orange
County CoC Board includes
representation of this stakeholder
group. Youth with lived experience
were invited to participate through
direct outreach and a flyer invitation.
Did not receive specific feedback
from this stakeholder group.
Local department
leaders and staff
from qualifying
smaller jurisdictions,
including child
welfare, public
welfare, health care,
behavioral health,
justice, and
education system
leaders
Invitations were shared with email
distribution lists for Orange County
region applicants, which includes
members of this stakeholder group.
The public meeting information was
shared publicly at meetings of the
County of Orange Commission to
Address Homelessness and the
Orange County CoC Board, which
includes representation of this
stakeholder group. McKinney-Vento
liaisons from local school districts
received formal emailed invitations
to participate.
Fund permanent housing solutions -
suggested actions included rental
assistance, rapid rehousing
programs, landlord coordination,
low-income housing, housing
vouchers, homelessness
prevention, affordable housing
development, longer-term case
management. Fund interim housing
solutions – suggested actions
included emergency shelters.
Homeless services
and housing
providers, including
developers of
permanent
affordable housing
operating within the
region.
Invitations were shared with email
distribution lists for Orange County
region applicants, which includes
members of this stakeholder group.
The public meeting information was
shared publicly at meetings of the
County of Orange Commission to
Address Homelessness and the
Orange County CoC Board.
Invitations were shared with housing
developer email distribution lists for
the County of Orange and City of
Irvine.
Fund permanent housing solutions –
suggested actions included shared
housing, rapid rehousing programs,
permanent supportive housing,
homelessness prevention,
diversion, housing and supportive
services, longer-term case
management services and follow-up
after exit, landlord incentives. Fund
interim housing solutions –
suggested actions included funding
existing emergency shelters, and
services at shelters. Fund street
outreach services – suggested
actions included expanding
outreach services.
Each Medi-Cal
Managed Care Plan
contracted with the
State Department of
Health Care Services
in the region
Invitations were shared with email
distribution lists for Orange County
region applicants, which includes
members of this stakeholder group.
The public meeting information was
shared publicly at meetings of the
County of Orange Commission to
Address Homelessness and the
Orange County CoC Board. The
County of Orange Commission to
Address Homelessness includes
representation of this stakeholder
group.
Did not receive specific feedback
from this stakeholder group.
Federally recognized
tribal governments
pursuant to Section
4103 of Title 25 of the
The Orange County region does
contain any federally recognized
tribal governments pursuant to the
Section 4103 of Title 25 of the U.S.
Code. Per guidance from State
Did not receive specific feedback
from this stakeholder group.
United States Code
that are within the
region.
HCD, invitations were sent to
surrounding tribes.
Street medicine
providers, victim
service providers, and
other service
providers directly
assisting people
experiencing
homelessness or at
risk of homelessness
Invitations were shared with email
distribution lists for Orange County
region applicants, which includes
members of this stakeholder group.
The public meeting information was
shared publicly at meetings of the
County of Orange Commission to
Address Homelessness and the
Orange County CoC Board. Service
providers that partner with the City
of Santa Ana were invited through
formal invitations. The flyer used
was also posted on the City of Santa
Ana’s social media accounts. The
City of Anaheim invited all members
of the Anaheim Homeless
Collaborative, a network of service
providers comprised of housers,
homelessness service providers,
McKinney Vento liaisons, shelter
providers, outreach service workers,
managed care providers, and
community organizations, to a
listening session to provide
feedback. Flyers for the region’s
stakeholder session were
disseminated via email and at the
City’s public libraries.
Fund permanent housing solutions –
suggested actions included
homelessness prevention, case
management services, landlord
incentives, housing development.
Fund interim housing solutions –
suggested actions included
emergency shelters and services,
longer-term interim housing. Fund
services coordination activities –
suggested actions included career
and job training. Fund street
outreach services – suggested
actions included expanding
coordination between street
outreach teams.
Describe any other input from public meetings not captured above that was incorporated into the Plan.
By checking this box, I certify that all participating Eligible Applicants met the public meeting process requirements in statute (HSC Section 50240(d) and (e)) and in the HHAP 6 NOFA in developing the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan, documented in Section 2 of this regional application.
☐ I certify under penalty of perjury that all of the information in Section 2, above, is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Optional Upload: Stakeholder Engagement
Guidance
Upload supporting documentation to support the region’s certification of Section 2 of this regional
application, which may include meeting invites and invitee list.
Section 3. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan Guidance
Applicants must submit a Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan (Plan) that fully complies with HSC section 50240(c). This Plan shall lay out a strategic approach to address homelessness within the region, emphasizing collaborative efforts among participating applicants.
In developing the HHAP 6 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plans, regions should build upon their approved HHAP 5 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plans. This means regions should leverage and update information from their approved HHAP 5 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan in corresponding sections of the proposed HHAP 6 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan.
3.a. Regional Partners’ Roles and Responsibilities
3.a.1. Outreach and Site Coordination
Guidance
Each Eligible Applicant in the region must describe how they currently, or will begin to, coordinate comprehensive outreach to individuals experiencing, and at risk of experiencing, homelessness in the region, and coordinate on siting of services, shelters, and interim and permanent housing in the region.
Eligible Applicants must be identified using the standard name as it appears in the dropdowns provided.
Eligible Applicant Describe roles and responsibilities in outreach to individuals experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness in the region, and in coordination on citing of services, shelters, and interim and permanent housing in the region
City of Anaheim The City of Anaheim will continue to fund housing solutions in the city to ensure resources are available to serve the various needs of unsheltered people. This includes the delivery of permanent housing, interim shelter, emergency shelter, and relevant supportive services. The City will also continue to fund outreach to promote linkages to mainstream and housing
services; mental, physical, and behavioral health services; and street medicine.
City of Irvine The City of Irvine will provide connection to services via care coordination by City of Irvine Health and Wellness social service staff and will continue to coordinate and collaborate with ICares (City of Irvine Mental Crisis Intervention Team) to connect individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of
homelessness to housing and services. The City will also provide engagement and outreach with the intent to refer to housing and services via a collaboration with Housing for Health
3.a.2. Siting and Use of Available Land
Guidance
Each Eligible Applicant in the region must describe how they will coordinate efforts to identify and promote use of available land for the production of interim or permanent housing.
Eligible Applicants must be identified using the standard name as it appears in the dropdowns provided.
California (HHCA), who is contracted for CalAIM Services as well as the County Behavioral Health Department.
City of Santa Ana The City of Santa Ana will continue to coordinate efforts by providing engagement services to locate, identify and build rapport with unsheltered homeless individuals to offer
immediate support and connections to resources as well as Case Management services to assess housing and service
needs. Will provide outreach and engagement services to homeless neighbors in Santa Ana. Will exit homeless neighbors from the streets of Santa Ana, with people linked to shelter and housing.
Orange County Will continue to fund regional care coordination services, which provides targeted street outreach and engagement strategies for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Will continue to partner with specialized outreach teams, including the County of Orange’s Health Care Agency, Outreach &
Engagement, Be Well OC, and law enforcement, to have a
comprehensive response to unsheltered homelessness. Will continue to facilitate discussions on how to best improve coordination amongst the County of Orange, cities and
community-based organizations to strengthen regional capacity and collaboration in the delivery of services.
Santa Ana, Anaheim/Orange
County CoC
Will invest and expand outreach and coordination services for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness with the goal of connecting them to emergency shelter, housing, and/or other supportive services. Will coordinate efforts with outreach providers to incorporate evidenced-based practices and
develop strategies to connect individuals experiencing
homelessness to available shelter and housing resources in a timely manner.
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Eligible Applicant Describe how the Eligible Applicant will coordinate efforts to identify and promote use of available land for the
production of interim or permanent housing in the region City of Anaheim The City of Anaheim will continue to identify, acquire, and
3.a.3. Development of Shelter, Interim and Permanent Housing Options Guidance
develop available land and structures in the city including prioritizing opportunities to dedicate units to households experiencing or exiting homelessness. The City of Anaheim will partner with development partners to identify opportunities to streamline and improve the delivery of development projects including expedited timelines, explore adaptive reuse of structures, and applicable processes associated with such changes.
City of Irvine The City of Irvine will identify city-controlled property that can be made available to promote housing opportunities to meet the needs of vulnerable populations. The City of Irvine will identify property owned or controlled, and options to support housing interventions for identified populations of focus.
City of Santa Ana The City of Santa Ana will also continue to identify, acquire, and develop available land and structures in the city including prioritizing opportunities to dedicate units to households experiencing or exiting homelessness. The City will continue to assess available land in the city to determine how this land can be used to provide transitional /permanent housing to those who are housing insecure or literally homeless.
Orange County The County of Orange (County) will continue to identify available land and support development opportunities within the County jurisdiction. The County will continue to support the Housing Funding Strategy that was adopted with a goal of increasing the development of permanent supportive housing, working closely with Housing and Community Development
and the local Public Housing Authorities to ensure alignment with larger goals for the region. The County will continue to make notice of funding opportunities available to promote the acquisition, new construction, and acquisition/rehabilitation of permanent supportive housing for extremely low-income
households experiencing homelessness.
Santa Ana, Anaheim/Orange
County CoC
The Orange County CoC has no direct role or responsibility as it relates to land use and development. However, the Orange County CoC will continue to work collaboratively with the County of Orange, the Cities of Anaheim, Irvine, and Santa Ana to support them in fulfilling their land use and development roles and responsibilities. Additionally, the Orange County CoC will work with the participating jurisdictions and the Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) to prioritize housing resources and new affordable housing projects for those with the highest needs through the Coordinated Entry System (CES).
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Each Eligible Applicant in the region must describe how they are engaging housing developers working in the region, including developers of permanent supportive housing, to coordinate the financing of interim and permanent housing.
Eligible Applicants must be identified using the standard name as it appears in the dropdowns provided.
Eligible Applicant Describe your engagement with housing developers, including developers of permanent supportive housing, to coordinate the financing of interim and permanent housing City of Anaheim The City of Anaheim will continue to prioritize increasing access to permanent affordable and supportive housing in the community, including incorporation of funding that would bolster development either through entitlement allocations or grant opportunities that arise. The City of Anaheim will also continue its work with the Anaheim Housing Authority to refer and increase the number of people referred to available homeless set aside vouchers including access to stabilizing case management services once clients are housed. The City of Anaheim continues to pursue all available dollars to increase interim housing options including bolstering
operations of existing shelter and incorporation of more non- congregate, transitional, and bridge housing options.
City of Irvine The City of Irvine will continue to prioritize expanding access to affordable and supportive housing in the community by
leveraging a variety of funding options, including entitlement allocations, grant opportunities, and other strategic
investments to support development. In addition, the City of Irvine is actively seeking opportunities to innovate transitional and interim housing solutions.
City of Santa Ana The City of Santa Ana will continue to prioritize access to permanent affordable and supportive housing in the
community through a variety of funding options and
investments. The City of Santa Ana will continue to work with the Santa Ana Housing Authority to refer and increase the number of people referred to available homeless set-aside vouchers, including access to stabilizing case management services once clients are housed. The City of Santa Ana will continue to pursue all available funds to increase various housing acquisition and development options.
Orange County Will continue to invest in services for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness that provide interim and permanent housing options. Will continue to collaborate with cities to jointly-fund interim housing solutions that provide beds to individuals experiencing homelessness in Orange County and identify additional opportunities for the
development of interim housing options. Will continue to collaborate with the Housing and Community Development, Orange County Housing Authority, cities, developers, and other
stakeholders to increase permanent housing options. Will coordinate with other County Departments to pursue available funding opportunities to increase interim and permanent housing options.
Santa Ana, Anaheim/Orange
County CoC
Will continue to work collaboratively with the County of Orange, the Cities of Anaheim, Irvine, and Santa Ana to support them in the development of interim and permanent housing options. Will continue to invest in services for people experiencing an at-risk of experiencing homelessness that provide interim and permanent housing options, including operating subsidies for emergency shelters and rapid
rehousing for individuals, families and transitional aged youth.
Will coordinate with the County of Orange, cities, nonprofit organizations, and stakeholders to pursue available funding opportunities to increase interim and permanent housing options.
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3.a.4. Coordination of and Connection to Service Delivery Guidance
Each Eligible Applicant in the region must describe how they are coordinating, connecting, and delivering services - including Mental Health Services Act or Behavioral Health Services Act within the region - to individuals experiencing homelessness, or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Eligible Applicants must be identified using the standard name as it appears in the dropdowns provided.
Eligible Applicant Describe how the Eligible Applicant is coordinating, connecting, and delivering services - including Mental
Health Services Act or Behavioral Health Services Act within the region - to individuals experiencing homelessness, or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
City of Anaheim The City of Anaheim will continue to improve and expand on network of homeless services in the city including evaluating gaps in services and barriers to engagement in existing services; foster partnerships with other mainstream systems to increase availability of services available to people
experiencing homelessness. The City of Anaheim along with the cities of Irvine and Santa Ana will continue to engage in listening sessions and facilitate feedback opportunities with people with lived experience of homelessness to invest in and increase person-centered services that would best help serve and house people experiencing homelessness.
City of Irvine The City of Irvine will continue to connect individuals experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness to
3.a.5. Policies for Addressing Encampments
Guidance
Each Eligible Applicant in the region must identify all encampments within the region, with specific plans to address these encampments. If the scale of encampments in your region makes filling out HHCA for CalAIM community support and enhanced care
management services. The City is also actively seeking
partnerships with healthcare providers in providing behavioral health services and to further work to refer into County programs and services.
City of Santa Ana The City of Santa Ana will continue to work with Service Providers that deliver housing navigation services and
resources to those who are housing insecure. In addition, the City of Santa Ana will continue to evaluate service gaps and barriers to existing services to better assist those experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. The city along with the cities of Anaheim and Irvine will continue to engage in listening sessions and facilitate feedback opportunities with people with lived experience of homelessness to invest in and increase person- centered services that would best help serve and house people experiencing homelessness.
Orange County The County will continue to invest in services for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness, including regional street outreach and engagement coordination,
homelessness diversion and prevention strategies and
programming, interim and permanent housing solutions. Will continue to work with qualified Service Providers for service delivery and look to evaluate and address gaps in services. Will work with the Orange County CoC, the cities, nonprofit
organizations, and stakeholders to improve the coordination of and connection to service delivery by County departments and the Homeless Service System.
Santa Ana, Anaheim/Orange
County CoC
Will continue to strengthen collaboration with Service
Providers and stakeholders, including those with lived
experience, transitional aged youth, and veterans. Will continue to emphasize the utilization of the Homeless
Management Information System (HMIS) and the expansion of the Coordinated Entry System (CES) to support coordination practices that improve the delivery of services. Will facilitate discussions on the coordination of and connection to service delivery leveraging the existing CoC Committee structure to ensure a CoC wide approach and/or effort that improves the delivery of services for people experiencing or at-risk of experiencing homelessness.
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the table provided difficult, Eligible Applicants may alternatively upload a map showing where encampments are concentrated, and report the information required for each encampment zone or if it is less burdensome, upload a spreadsheet containing the required information for each encampment zone.
For each encampment/encampment zone, the region is required provide:
1. An address or general location.
2. Estimated population
3. A specific plan to address the encampment/encampment zone (e.g., description of how many individuals are projected to be served by what type of housing solutions, how will regional partners collaborate).
4. Key milestone dates to carry out the described plans (e.g., goal date for outreach, goal date for all encampment residents to transition into housing solutions).
5. The encampment/encampment zone’s ERF grant status (active ERF project(s), applied for site(s), plans to apply for site(s)).
6. If applicable, the ERF contract number(s).
7. Lead entity for addressing the encampment/encampment zone.
Regions may also choose to upload one or more maps of encampments/encampment zones within the region.
To add additional encampments, click into the last row of the table, then press “tab” on your keyboard.
Each Eligible Applicant must also confirm whether they have a current and formal policy to address encampments that complies with the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) Guidance on Addressing Encampments.
• If the policy fully complies with the Cal ICH Guidance on Addressing Encampments, the Eligible Applicant must link to or upload the policy.
• If the policy partially complies with the Cal ICH Guidance on Addressing Encampments, the Eligible Applicant must describe what elements of the policy comply, and how. They also must link to or upload the policy.
• If any Eligible Applicant does not have a current and formal policy to address encampments, they must describe their existing efforts to address encampments, actively commit to following the Cal ICH Guidance on Addressing Encampments and identify a specific timeline by which they will adopt such a policy.
Eligible Applicants must be identified using the standard name as it appears in the dropdowns provided.
Encampm
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Addre
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Gener
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Locati
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Estimat
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Populati
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What are
the
region’s
specific
plans to
address
this
encampme
What
are the
Key
Milesto
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Dates
to carry
out the
ERF
Statu
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If Yes,
ERF
Contra
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If No,
are
there
current
plans to
submit
an ERF
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Entity for
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Optional: Encampments Excel
Guidance
If it is too burdensome to provide the required information in the table, Eligible Applicants may upload a spreadsheet containing the required information for each encampment zone in the region.
For each encampment/encampment zone, the region is required provide:
1. An address or general location.
2. Estimated population
3. A specific plan to address the encampment/encampment zone (e.g., description of how many individuals are projected to be served by what type of housing solutions, how will regional partners collaborate).
4. Key milestone dates to carry out the described plans (e.g., goal date for outreach, goal date for all encampment residents to transition into housing solutions).
5. The encampment/encampment zone’s ERF grant status (active ERF project(s), applied for site(s), plans to apply for site(s)).
6. If applicable, the ERF contract number(s).
7. Lead entity for addressing the encampment/encampment zone.
Optional: Map of Encampments
Guidance
Upload one or more maps of encampments/encampment zones within the region.
Eligible Applicants with a current and formal policy to address encampments that fully or partially complies with the Cal ICH Guidance on Addressing Encampments must complete the following:
Eligible Applicant Applicant confirms
the plan complies
with the Cal ICH
Guidance on
Addressing
Encampments?
If you selected “Yes, in
part,” describe what
elements of the policy
do comply with the Cal
ICH Guidance on
Addressing
Encampments, and
specifically how they
comply.
Provide a link to the
policy or upload a copy
City of Anaheim Yes City staff and service
providers are aware of
immediately available
low-barrier emergency
Chapter 11.10 of the
Anaheim Municipal Code
nt? describ
ed
plan?
on to
address
this
site?
(Yes/No)
shelters. The plan
includes protocol for
storing personal
belongings of
unsheltered people and
provides notice of
upcoming clean-up
activities. Service
providers accompany
clean-up crews to
facilitate shelter
placement and other
coordination in response
immediate needs.
City of Irvine Has a current and
formal policy to
address
encampments.
Ordinance No. 24-21
Orange County Has a current and
formal policy to
address
encampments.
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Eligible Applicants without a current and formal policy to address encampments that fully or partially complies with the Cal ICH Guidance on Addressing Encampments must complete the following:
Eligible Applicant Describe
existing
efforts to
address
encampmen
ts
Does the Eligible
Applicant actively
commit to adopting a
policy that complies
with the Cal ICH
Guidance on
Addressing
Encampment?
Provide a specific
timeline, including
dates, for future
adoption of formal
policies that comply
with the Cal ICH
Guidance on
Addressing
Encampments.
City of Santa Ana Santa Ana is
committed to
providing an
equitable
response to
Yes Research – 8/1/25
Draft policy – 10/1/25
Revisions – 12/1/25
homeless
encampments
that is
cognizant of
the needs of
our homeless
community and
the residents at
large. The city
actively
partners with
City Net to
conduct street
outreach for
individuals
experiencing
homelessness
in
encampments
within our City,
also known as
the Santa Ana
Multi-
Disciplinary
Response Team
(SMART). Santa
Ana has also
partnered with
CalOptima to
develop a
street medicine
program, which
will provide
equal access to
healthcare for
individuals
experiencing
street-level
homelessness
and those in
encampments.
In responding
to community
calls for
encampments,
Santa Ana PD
deploys its
Quality of Life
Team (QOLT),
which is a team
Adopted policy – 1/1/26
of police
officers trained
with best-
practice
approaches to
responding to
the needs of
homeless
individuals.
When QOLT
arrives at an
encampment,
all individuals
are offered
shelter,
resources, and
access to case
management
through the
SMART team.
Should an
individual
accept access
to shelter, the
QOLT team
provides
storage for
personal items
that are too
large to be
transported to
a shelter.
Additionally,
the City
partners with
the Orange
County Health
Care Agency
(OCHCA) to
provide mental
health
clinicians, from
the County’s
Psychiatric
Emergency and
Response Team
(PERT), who
ride-along with
QOLT weekly.
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3.a.6. Housing Element Compliance
Guidance
Each Large City and county Eligible Applicants in the region must indicate they have an adopted housing element that HCD has found substantially compliant with Housing Element Law, or if not compliant, provide a timeline for relevant milestones to achieve compliance.
Milestones include but are not limited to the dates by which Eligible Applicants will: submit revised drafts that address all outstanding findings for HCD’s review, submit required rezones for HCD’s review, adopt the housing element, and anticipate final review and approval by HCD.
Example timeline and milestones:
8/15/2025: Jurisdiction provides revised draft addressing issues from last findings letter for HCD review and public posting.
10/15/2025: HCD completes review of draft and determines there are no remaining issues, and the draft will be compliant once rezones are adopted, and housing element is adopted. 12/15/2025: Jurisdiction adopts housing element and required rezones and submits documentation to HCD.
2/15/2026: HCD completes review of adopted element and rezones to confirm they meet what was proposed in draft. If adopted element and rezones meet requirements, jurisdiction is found compliant.
Eligible Applicants within the region must have an adopted housing element that HCD has found substantially compliant to receive their remainder HHAP 6 disbursement.
Eligible Applicants must be identified using the standard name as it appears in the dropdowns provided.
Large
City or
county
Eligible
Applicant
Is this Eligible
Applicant's Housing
Element
Compliant?
If not compliant, provide a timeline for all relevant
milestones to achieve compliance (refer to Guidance and Example timeline and milestones for required level of detail).
City of
Anaheim
Yes The State of California found the Housing Element in substantial compliance with State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq) on July 10, 2025, and determined that the City of Anaheim now meets housing element requirements for these
3.a.7. Housing Element Implementation
Guidance
Each Large City and county Eligible Applicants in the region must indicate if they are up to date on housing element program commitments, or if not, they must provide a timeline and plan to implement past due programs.
Large City and county Eligible Applicants must be identified using the standard name as it appears in the dropdowns provided.
and other funding sources. Final approval by the State is pending minor modification and is expected to be adopted by the end of the year.
City of
Irvine
Yes
City of
Santa
Ana
Yes
Orange
County
Yes
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Large City or
county Eligible
Applicant
Has this Eligible Applicant
implemented all programs in their
adopted Housing Element on the
timelines identified therein?
If not, provide a specific timeline and
plan with dates to implement the past
due programs.
City of Anaheim No The State of California has substantially approved the Housing Element and is
pending minor modifications for adoption
by the state. Once adopted and
presented to the State for final
acceptance, the city will adhere to its
proposed timeline as noted in the
approved housing element. Substantial
compliance with State Housing Element
Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq) on July
10, 2025, indicates that the City of
Anaheim now meets housing element
requirements for these and other funding
3.a.8. Prohousing Designation
Guidance
Each Large City and county Eligible Applicants in the region must identify their Prohousing Designation status.
Eligible Applicants must be identified using the standard name as it appears in the dropdowns provided.
Large City or
county Eligible
Applicant
Current Prohousing Designation
Status
For Eligible Applicants that have not yet
applied, list the Prohousing Policies
(as described in the Prohousing
application) that they have adopted or
plan to adopt in the future.
City of Anaheim Plans to apply for Prohousing
Designation.
Staff will complete a more
comprehensive review of eligible policies
prior to submitting the Pro Housing
application, however, the following are
either presently adopted or completed:
-Rezoning in High Resource Area as
outlined by the California Tax Credit
Allocation Committee opportunity maps.
-Adoption of an Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance-Creation of an Anaheim Local
Housing Trust Fund.
-Modification of development standards
to provide objective design standards for
by-right housing development.
sources.
City of Irvine Yes
City of Santa Ana No Timelines for implementation of each action are listed in the element.
Additionally, the APR captures on a yearly
basis which action was completed for the
calendar year and which we have made
progress on. We are currently working on
the APR and will have it complete by late
May 2025.
Orange County Yes
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-Establishment of ministerial approval
processes for multiple housing types.
-Program EIR with standard conditions of
approval for ministerially approved
projects
-Accelerating housing production through
innovative housing types
-Regular use of housing subsidy pool, to
facilitate and support the development of
housing affordable to Lower-Income
Households.
City of Irvine Plans to apply for Prohousing
Designation.
The City of Irvine has taken steps to
encourage the construction of more
housing units, particularly affordable and
low-income housing including the
implementation of an Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance that requires
developers to build a percentage of units
in a market-rate project as affordable to
lower income households. The City’s
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance also
outlines how developers can utilize State
Density Bonus Law for residential
development.
City of Santa Ana Has been designated Prohousing.
Orange County Plans to apply for Prohousing
Designation.
The County of Orange is committed to
addressing the comprehensive housing
needs of the community and increasing
the availability of housing. The County
has implemented the Housing
Opportunities Overlay Zone to facilitate
the development of affordable housing,
streamlining opportunities for
development on non-residentially zoned
land that is underutilized. The County has
taken steps to amend the Housing
Opportunities Overlay Zone regulations,
increasing density to 70 units per acre,
fostering the ability to maximize the
impact of affordable housing
development. The County’s Zoning Code
accommodates a spectrum of residential
housing types and encourages
innovation, consistent with meeting the
County’s Regional Housing Needs
Assessment allocation. The County has
adopted policies that allow for the
creation of Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs) on land zoned for single-family
units, allowing for innovative increase of
housing availability and efficient land use.
The County administers numerous
funding opportunities from federal and
state sources, partnering with qualified
developers to create affordable and
permanent supporting housing projects
that respond to the housing needs of the
most vulnerable community.
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3.a.9. Housing Law Violations
Guidance
Each Large City and county Eligible Applicant in the region must identify whether they have any potential or actual violations under investigation by HCD’s Housing Accountability Unit or the Attorney General’s Housing Justice Team. If any Eligible Applicant has a potential or actual violation under investigation, they must provide a timeline and plan to resolve the issue.
Eligible Applicants must be identified using the standard name as it appears in the dropdowns provided.
Eligible Applicant Does this Eligible Applicant have
any potential or actual housing
law violations with HCD’s
Housing Accountability Unit or
the Attorney General’s Housing
Justice Team?
If yes, provide a specific timeline and
plan with dates to resolve the issue.
City of Anaheim No
City of Irvine No
City of Santa Ana No
Orange County No
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3.a.10. Surplus Land
Guidance
Each Large City and county Eligible Applicants in the region must identify whether they have made a central inventory of all surplus land and all lands in excess of their foreseeable needs as required by Government Code section 54230.
Eligible Applicants must be identified using the standard name as it appears in the dropdowns provided.
3.a.11. Annual Progress Report
Guidance
Each Large City and county Eligible Applicants in the region must indicate they have submitted a timely and complete annual progress report for, at a minimum, the previous two years. Eligible Applicants can check their annual progress report status here: Annual Progress Reports - Data Dashboard and Downloads | California Department of Housing and Community Development
Eligible Applicants must be identified using the standard name as it appears in the dropdowns provided.
Eligible Applicant Has this Eligible Applicant submitted a timely and complete annual progress report for at a minimum, the past two years? City of Anaheim Yes
City of Irvine Yes
City of Santa Ana Yes
Eligible Applicant Has this Eligible Applicant made a
central inventory of all surplus
land and all lands in excess of
their foreseeable needs as
required by Government Code
section 54230?
If not, the Eligible Applicant must
provide a specific timeline and plan
with dates to create such an inventory.
City of Anaheim Has a central inventory.
City of Irvine Has a central inventory.
City of Santa Ana Does not currently have a central
inventory.
N/A – The City of Santa Ana does not have
surplus land or lands in excess of
foreseeable needs.
Orange County Has a central inventory.
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3.b. System Performance Measures Improvement Plan
Available Funding Sources in the Region
If applicable, list any funding sources mentioned in Section IV.A.3.b.ii. of the HHAP 6 NOFA that are not available in the region within the grant term (FY24/25-FY28/29).
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs
Steps to complete this section
The System Performance Measures Improvement plan documents all the Key Actions the regional partners are taking to improve their homelessness CA System Performance Measures (SPMs) listed in Section IV.A.3.b.i. of the HHAP 6 NOFA. The plan may also include the Key Actions of small jurisdictions and/or tribal governments in the region that elect to engage and collaborate in the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan.
All items currently being funded through HHAP Rounds 1 through 5, as well as all activities proposed to be funded through HHAP 6, must be included as Key Actions in the System Performance Measures Improvement Plan. Each regional partner must also include the Key Actions they are taking beyond HHAP 6 funding to address homelessness. These Key Actions must include how each regional partner is improving the region’s CA SPMs through use of local, state, and federal funds.
The System Performance Measures Improvement Plan must include:
• At least one Key Action related to reducing CA SPM: “The number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness”
• At least one Key Action related to increasing CA SPM “the number of people exiting homelessness into Permanent Housing,” and
• At least one Key Action with a specific focus on reducing first time instances of homelessness for those exiting institutional settings, including, but not limited to jails, prisons, and hospitals.
Each Key Action must be described in clear, specific terms and must do the following:
1. Identify the CA SPM(s) that the Key Action will improve (you may choose more than one SPM).
2. Describe how the Key Action will improve the CA SPM(s).
3. Identify the lead entity and collaborating entities partnering to achieve the Key Action.
Collaborating entity/ies may include a group, organization, or jurisdiction within your region working to address or improve the system performance measure. This can be another participating Eligible Applicant, a system partner, or any organization actively participating in the Key Action.
4. Provide the target date for milestones and completion of the Key Action.
5. Provide a clear metric for how success of the Key Action will be measured.
6. Identify the funding source(s) for the Key Action.
a. Note: At a minimum, all funding sources listed in Section IV.A.3.b.ii. of the HHAP 6 NOFA, excluding any that are unavailable to the region within the grant term (FY24/25-FY28/29), must be identified as funding sources for at least one Key Action within the System Performance Measures Improvement Plan.
7. Describe how the funding source(s) will contribute to the achievement of the Key Action. b. Note: For HHAP 6-funded Key Actions, include the eligible use category or categories as applicable.
8. Describe how the Key Action will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in at least one of the following areas: Service Delivery, Housing Placements, Housing Retention, Changes to procurement, or other means of affirming racial and ethnic groups that are overrepresented among residents experiencing homelessness have equitable access to housing and services.
Key Actions
Guidance
The tables below are formatted as “repeating content”. To add a Key Action, click anywhere in any table to reveal the content border, then click the (+) that appears on the right-hand margin of the border. This will not work if the template is open in a web browser; the template must be open in the Microsoft Word application. To ensure Key Actions may be easily referenced in later parts of the regional application template, applicants can refer to the # provided. E.g., Key Action 1, Key Action 2, etc.
To add additional rows to any given table, click into the last row of the table, then press “tab” on your keyboard.
Key Action 1.
Key Action
Invest in street outreach and engagement strategies, including regional care coordination services and partnerships with specialized outreach teams, with a focus on reducing homelessness for those exiting an institution such as jails and prisons.
Identify the CA SPM(s) that will be improved by this Key Action and how.
CA SPM Specific description of how the Key Action will improve this CA SPM
1a Engaging the unsheltered population will lead to an increase in the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness who are accessing services.
1b Engaging the unsheltered population will lead to more positive exits from street outreach programs into temporary and permanent housing solutions, leading to a decrease in the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
4 Engaging the unsheltered population in street outreach activities will lead to a decrease in the length of time a person experiences homelessness as they work to be connected to services.
6 Funding street outreach and engagement activities will allow for more engagement of the unsheltered population and connections to temporary and permanent housing placements.
Lead entity for the Key Action
Orange County
Collaborating entity/ies
Orange County CoC, City of Anaheim, City of Santa Ana, City of Irvine
Milestones for the Key Action Target dates for
milestones
Have contracts in place and funds obligated for street outreach and engagement activities.
6/30/2027
Target date for completing the Key Action
6/30/2029
Clear metric for how success of the Key Action will be measured 2% Increase in SPM 6 from HHAP 6 Baseline
Funding Sources for Key Action
Guidance
Applicants may identify other funding sources available within the region during the grant term (FY24/25- FY28/29) that support homelessness programming, housing, and system performance.
For all HHAP 6-funded Key Actions, you must include the eligible use category or categories as applicable.
Funding source Description of how the funding will
contribute to the achievement of the Key
Action
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.
Homeless
Housing,
Assistance, and
Prevention
Program (HHAP)
Funding supports street outreach and
engagement activities.
Services and Services
Coordination for People
Experiencing Unsheltered
Homelessness
Housing and
Disability
Advocacy
Program (HDAP)
Funding supports street outreach and
engagement activities.
Mental Health Funding supports street outreach and
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by the Key Action.
Guidance
At a minimum, each Key Action must address at least one equity improvement area.
Services Act
(MHSA)
engagement activities.
Behavioral Health
Services Act
(BHSA)
Funding supports street outreach and
engagement activities.
CalFresh Funding supports clients enrolled in street
outreach and engagement activities.
CalWORKs Funding supports clients enrolled in street
outreach and engagement activities.
Medi-Cal program Funding supports clients enrolled in street outreach and engagement activities.
Supplemental
Security
Income/State
Supplemental
Program
(SSI/SSP)
Funding supports clients enrolled in street
outreach and engagement activities.
Parolee or
probation
programs that are
intended to
prevent
homelessness
upon release
Funding supports clients enrolled in street
outreach and engagement activities.
Encampment
Resolution
Funding (ERF)
Funding supports street outreach and
engagement activities.
CalOptima
Healthcare in
Action
Funding supports street outreach and
engagement activities.
Permanent Local
Housing
Allocation (PLHA)
Funding supports outreach and
engagement activities.
General Funds Funding supports street outreach and
engagement activities.
Equity Area Description of how the Key Action will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Key Action 2.
Key Action
Invest in permanent housing solutions, such as rapid rehousing programs that assist people transition from homelessness into permanent housing and homelessness prevention programs.
Identify the CA SPM(s) that will be improved by this Key Action and how.
CA SPM Specific description of how the Key Action will improve this CA SPM
1a Enrolling homeless individuals and families into permanent housing programs will lead to an increase in the number of people experiencing unsheltered homeless who are accessing services. 3 Enrolling homeless individuals into permanent housing programs will lead to an increase in the number of exits to permanent housing placements.
4 Funding permanent housing programs such as rapid rehousing will lead to a decrease in the length of time a person experiences homelessness until they are permanent housed as the goal of rapid rehousing is to place individuals into permanent housing quickly. 5 Focusing on housing stabilization practices during permanent housing program enrollment prior to program exit will lead to less returns to homelessness.
Lead entity for the Key Action
Orange County
Collaborating entity/ies
Orange County CoC, City of Anaheim, City of Santa Ana, City of Irvine
Milestones for the Key Action Target dates for
milestones
Service Delivery
Housing Placements
Housing Retention
Changes to procurement
Other means of affirming racial
and ethnic groups that are
overrepresented among
residents experiencing
homelessness have equitable
access to housing and
services.
Have contracts in place and funds obligated for permanent housing solutions activities.
6/30/27
Target date for completing the Key Action
6/30/2029
Clear metric for how success of the Key Action will be measured 2% Increase in SPM 3 from the HHAP 6 baseline.
Funding Sources for Key Action
Guidance
Applicants may identify other funding sources available within the region during the grant term (FY24/25- FY28/29) that support homelessness programming, housing, and system performance.
For all HHAP 6-funded Key Actions, you must include the eligible use category or categories as applicable.
Funding source Description of how the funding will
contribute to the achievement of the Key
Action
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.
Homeless
Housing,
Assistance, and
Prevention
Program (HHAP)
Funding will continue to support
permanent housing solutions.
Operating Subsidies -
Permanent Housing
State Emergency
Solutions Grants
(ESG)
Funding supports rapid rehousing
programs.
CalWORKs
Housing Support
Program (HSP)
Funding supports permanent housing
solutions.
CalWORKs Funding supports clients enrolled in
permanent housing programs.
CalFresh Funding supports clients enrolled in
permanent housing programs.
Child welfare Funding supports clients enrolled in
permanent housing programs.
Medi-Cal Program Funding supports clients enrolled in
permanent housing programs.
Adult protective
services
Funding supports clients enrolled in
permanent housing programs.
In-home Funding supports clients enrolled in
supportive
services
permanent housing programs.
Child care and
development
Funding supports clients enrolled in
permanent housing programs.
Medi-Cal program Funding supports clients enrolled in
permanent housing programs.
Mental Health
Services Act
(MHSA)
Funding supports Permanent Supportive
Housing development.
Bringing Families
Home (BFH)
Funding supports permanent housing
solutions.
Home Safe Funding supports permanent housing
solutions.
Homekey Funding supports permanent housing
solutions.
Housing and
Disability
Advocacy
Program (HDAP)
Funding supports permanent housing
solutions.
Federal
Emergency
Solutions Grants
(ESG)
Funding supports rapid rehousing
programs and homelessness prevention
programs.
Continuum of
Care (CoC)
Funding supports permanent housing
solutions including permanent supportive
housing and rapid rehousing programs.
HOME Investment
Partnerships Act
Funding supports supportive and
affordable permanent housing
development and rapid rehousing
programs.
HOME – ARP Funding supports development of
permanent supportive housing.
The No Place Like
Home Program
Funding supports Permanent Supportive
Housing development.
Housing Choice
Vouchers, Special
Purpose
Vouchers, VASH,
FUP, Mainstream
Funding supports permanent housing
solutions.
Emergency Rental
Assistance Funds
Funding supports homelessness
prevention activities.
Local Housing Funding supports the development of
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by the Key Action.
Guidance
At a minimum, each Key Action must address at least one equity improvement area.
Key Action 3.
Key Action
Invest in the critical infrastructure of emergency shelters serving individuals, families, transitional aged youth, and survivors of domestic violence and their operations.
Identify the CA SPM(s) that will be improved by this Key Action and how.
CA SPM Specific description of how the Key Action will improve this CA SPM
1a Enrolling homeless individuals and families into emergency shelter programs will lead to an increase in the number of people experiencing unsheltered homeless who are accessing services. 1b Funding emergency shelter programs will increase the temporary housing solutions available to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
4 Funding emergency shelter programs will allow for clients enrolled Trust (LHTF) Prop
1 affordable and permanent supportive
housing.
Housing and
Homelessness
Incentive Program
(HHIP)
Funding supports permanent supportive
housing.
General Funds Funding supports permanent housing
solutions.
Equity Area Description of how the Key Action will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Service Delivery
Housing Placements
Housing Retention
Changes to procurement
Other means of affirming racial
and ethnic groups that are
overrepresented among
residents experiencing
homelessness have equitable
access to housing and
services.
in the programs to be engaged and work to be connected to services and housing and lead to a decrease in the length of time a person experiences homelessness.
5 Focusing on housing stabilization practices during emergency shelter program enrollment prior to program exit will lead to less returns to homelessness.
Lead entity for the Key Action
Orange County
Collaborating entity/ies
Orange County CoC, City of Anaheim, City of Santa Ana, City of Irvine
Milestones for the Key Action Target dates for
milestones
Have contracts in place and funds obligated for emergency shelter activities.
6/30/27
Target date for completing the Key Action
6/30/2029
Clear metric for how success of the Key Action will be measured 2% Decrease in SPM 1b from HHAP 6 baseline.
Funding Sources for Key Action
Guidance
Applicants may identify other funding sources available within the region during the grant term (FY24/25- FY28/29) that support homelessness programming, housing, and system performance.
For all HHAP 6-funded Key Actions, you must include the eligible use category or categories as applicable.
Funding source Description of how the funding will
contribute to the achievement of the Key
Action
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.
Housing,
Assistance, and
Prevention
Program (HHAP)
Funding will continue to support interim
housing solutions.
Operating Expenses - Interim
Housing
State Emergency
Solutions Grant
(ESG)
Funding supports interim housing
solutions.
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by the Key Action.
Guidance
At a minimum, each Key Action must address at least one equity improvement area.
Homekey Funding supports interim housing
solutions.
Housing and
Disability
Advocacy
Program (HDAP)
Funding supports interim housing
solutions.
Mental Health
Services Act
(MHSA)
Funding supports interim housing
solutions.
Permanent Local
Housing
Allocation (PLHA)
Funding supports interim housing
solutions.
Housing and
Homelessness
Incentive Program
(HHIP)
Funding supports interim housing
solutions.
Federal
Emergency
Solutions Grants
(ESG)
Funding supports interim housing
solutions.
Community
Development
Block Grant
(CDBG)
Funding supports interim housing
solutions.
CalOptima Funding supports interim housing
solutions.
Medi-Cal program Funding supports clients enrolled in
interim housing programs.
CalWORKs Funding supports clients enrolled in
interim housing programs.
CalFresh Funding supports clients enrolled in
interim housing programs.
Pet Assistance
and Support
Program (PAS)
Funding provides veterinary services for
pets owned by individuals in emergency
shelter program.
General Funds Funding supports interim housing
solutions.
Key Action 4.
Key Action
Invest in services coordination activities, including but not limited to programs that provide compensation to people with lived experience of homelessness, programs that support the Coordinated Entry System (CES) activities, and life skills training programs.
Identify the CA SPM(s) that will be improved by this Key Action and how.
CA SPM Specific description of how the Key Action will improve this CA SPM
1a Funding services coordination activities will lead to people experiencing homelessness being more engaged and accessing services, including engaging with CES.
2 Funding services coordination activities will lead to people experiencing homelessness for the first time being more engaged and accessing services, including engaging with CES.
Lead entity for the Key Action
Santa Ana, Anaheim/Orange County CoC
Collaborating entity/ies
Orange County, City of Anaheim, City of Santa Ana, City of Irvine
Milestones for the Key Action Target dates for
milestones
Have contracts in place and funds obligated for services coordination activities.
6/30/27
Equity Area Description of how the Key Action will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Service Delivery
Housing Placements
Housing Retention
Changes to procurement
Other means of affirming racial
and ethnic groups that are
overrepresented among
residents experiencing
homelessness have equitable
access to housing and
services.
Target date for completing the Key Action
6/30/2029
Clear metric for how success of the Key Action will be measured 2% Increase in SPM 1a from the HHAP 6 baseline.
Funding Sources for Key Action
Guidance
Applicants may identify other funding sources available within the region during the grant term (FY24/25- FY28/29) that support homelessness programming, housing, and system performance.
For all HHAP 6-funded Key Actions, you must include the eligible use category or categories as applicable.
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by the Key Action.
Guidance
At a minimum, each Key Action must address at least one equity improvement area.
Funding source Description of how the funding will
contribute to the achievement of the Key
Action
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.
Housing,
Assistance, and
Prevention
Program (HHAP)
Funding will continue to support services
coordination activities.
Services and Services
Coordination for People
Experiencing Unsheltered
Homelessness
CalOptima Funding supports services coordination
activities.
Continuum of
Care (CoC)
Funding supports coordination through the
Coordinated Entry System.
Housing and
Homelessness
Incentive Program
(HHIP)
Funding supports coordination of health
and housing programs.
General Funds Funding supports services coordination
activities.
Equity Area Description of how the Key Action will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Service Delivery
Housing Placements
Key Action 5.
Key Action
Invest in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to support HMIS administration activities and strengthen the infrastructure of the homeless service system.
Identify the CA SPM(s) that will be improved by this Key Action and how.
CA SPM Specific description of how the Key Action will improve this CA SPM
1a HMIS is the primary tracking system for homeless interventions.
Funding HMIS activities will lead to improved data collection and reporting across programs to reflect improvements in SPMs. 1b HMIS is the primary tracking system for homeless interventions.
Funding HMIS activities will lead to improved data collection and reporting across programs to reflect improvements in SPMs. 2 HMIS is the primary tracking system for homeless interventions.
Funding HMIS activities will lead to improved data collection and reporting across programs to reflect improvements in SPMs. 3 HMIS is the primary tracking system for homeless interventions.
Funding HMIS activities will lead to improved data collection and reporting across programs to reflect improvements in SPMs. 4 HMIS is the primary tracking system for homeless interventions.
Funding HMIS activities will lead to improved data collection and reporting across programs to reflect improvements in SPMs. 5 HMIS is the primary tracking system for homeless interventions.
Funding HMIS activities will lead to improved data collection and reporting across programs to reflect improvements in SPMs. 6 HMIS is the primary tracking system for homeless interventions.
Funding HMIS activities will lead to improved data collection and reporting across programs to reflect improvements in SPMs.
Lead entity for the Key Action
Santa Ana, Anaheim/Orange County CoC
Housing Retention
Changes to procurement
Other means of affirming racial
and ethnic groups that are
overrepresented among
residents experiencing
homelessness have equitable
access to housing and
services.
Collaborating entity/ies
County of Orange, City of Anaheim, City of Santa Ana, City of Irvine
Milestones for the Key Action Target dates for
milestones
Have contracts in place and funds obligated to support HMIS administration activities.
6/30/27
Target date for completing the Key Action
6/30/2029
Clear metric for how success of the Key Action will be measured
Funding Sources for Key Action
Guidance
Applicants may identify other funding sources available within the region during the grant term (FY24/25- FY28/29) that support homelessness programming, housing, and system performance.
For all HHAP 6-funded Key Actions, you must include the eligible use category or categories as applicable.
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by the Key Action.
Guidance
At a minimum, each Key Action must address at least one equity improvement area.
Funding source Description of how the funding will
contribute to the achievement of the Key
Action
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.
Homeless
Housing,
Assistance, and
Prevention
Program (HHAP)
Funding will support HMIS administration
activities.
HMIS (up to 1 percent of
allocation)
Continuum of
Care (CoC)
Funding supports HMIS administration
activities.
CalOptima Funding supports HMIS administration
activities.
Emergency
Solutions Grants
(ESG)
Funding supports HMIS administration
activities.
Section 4. HHAP 6 Funding Plan
Steps to complete this section
State Priorities for HHAP 6 Funding: HHAP 6 is intended to reflect the state’s priorities to prevent and expeditiously reduce unsheltered homelessness through homelessness prevention activities and sustain existing Interim Housing Solutions, and Permanent Housing Solutions, including long- term sustainability of interim housing and permanent affordable housing.
To complete the HHAP 6 Funding Plan:
1. Identify the Administrative Entity submitting the budget. o Provide the Tax ID/TIN, primary contact for the contract, contact email, contact phone, and address for where the HHAP 6 check will be mailed. o Provide the total dollar amount of the HHAP 6 allocation(s) being administered under the Funding Plan.
• Reminder: This must account for 100 percent of the HHAP 6 Allocation(s) the Administrative Entity will be responsible for administering.
2. Describe all activities proposed to be funded by HHAP 6 in clear, specific terms, and:
o Identify the HHAP 6 eligible use category under which each proposed activity is budgeted. Activities must be specific and may only be categorized under one eligible use category. Activities may not be categorized under multiple eligible use categories (including activities under the Youth Set Aside). o Provide the total dollar amount of HHAP 6 funding proposed for the activity. • Reminder: Administrative costs may not exceed 7% of all monies received.
• Reminder: The Youth Set Aside (YSA) amounts, when combined, must total at least 10% of all monies received.
o Identify which System Performance Measure Improvement Plan Key Action(s) the Equity Area Description of how the Key Action will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Service Delivery
Housing Placements
Housing Retention
Changes to procurement
Other means of affirming racial
and ethnic groups that are
overrepresented among
residents experiencing
homelessness have equitable
access to housing and
services.
activity supports.
o The total HHAP 6 funding proposed for the activity should account for all dollars budgeted toward that activity. These amounts, when added, must account for 100 percent of the HHAP 6 Allocation(s) the Administrative Entity will be responsible for administering.
3. Indicate whether the budget proposes to support ANY:
o New interim housing (aside from those designated in the Youth Set Aside) and/or o non-housing solutions.
Note: If the HHAP 6 budget proposes spending on New Interim Housing and/or Non-Housing Solutions, the region must document the sustainability of its permanent housing portfolio, as outlined in NOFA section IV.A.4.c, in the next section.
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Administrative Entity
Which Administrative Entity is submitting the below budget? Select Administrative Entity.
Tax ID
TIN
Guidance
Upload the Administrative Entity’s GovTIN form in the online application portal.
Primary contact for the contract
First Name
Last Name
Title
Phone
Address where HHAP 6 check will be mailed
Guidance
This address MUST match the TIN and/or STD 204.
City
State
Zip Code
Funding Plan – Select Administrative Entity.
Total HHAP 6 Allocation(s) Administering
$
HHAP 6 Allocations
4.a. Proposed Funding Activities
Guidance
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Activity 1.
Describe the proposed funding activity in clear, specific terms.
Identify the HHAP 6 eligible use under which the proposed funding activity is budgeted.
Choose an item.
Identify the total HHAP 6 funding proposed for the activity. $
Identify which System Performance Measure Improvement Plan Key Action(s) the activity supports.
Guidance
When identifying Key Actions here, refer to the applicable Key Action as "Key Action [#]".
Key Action(s) (from the System Performance Measure Improvement Plan, Section 3.b. of the regional application) this funding activity will improve
Does this budget propose to fund any New Interim Housing Solutions, aside from those designated in the Youth Set Aside?
Guidance
Proposing to use HHAP 6 to fund New Interim Housing (that is not designated for the Youth Set Aside), covered under HHAP 6 Statute Category #3 in Section III. of the HHAP 6 NOFA, requires documenting the Sustainability of the Region's Permanent Housing Portfolio.
Choose an item.
Does this budget propose to fund any Non-housing Solutions? Guidance
Non-housing Solutions are listed in HHAP 6 Statute Category #4 in Section III. of the HHAP 6 NOFA.
Proposing to use HHAP 6 to fund Non-housing Solutions requires documenting the Sustainability of the Region's Permanent Housing Portfolio.
Funding Priority Considerations: Documenting Sustainability of the Region’s Interim and Permanent Housing Portfolios
Steps to complete this section
To complete 4.b. Sustainability of the Region's Interim Housing Portfolio:
1. Identify the total existing Interim Housing shelters and beds (beds) in the region.
2. If proposing to use HHAP 6 to fund New Interim Housing solutions, aside from those designated for the Youth Set Aside, Eligible Applicants must identify the total beds proposed to be added during the grant term (FY24/25-28/29) in the region and are required to complete 4c, the Sustainability of the Region’s Permanent Housing Portfolio.
3. Identify the total estimated capital and operating costs for the beds (existing and, if applicable, proposed to be added) during the grant term.
4. Identify the funding sources (including amounts) that will realize and sustain the estimated capital and operating costs for the beds in the region for the grant term.
To complete 4.c. Sustainability of the Region's Permanent Housing Portfolio:
Required if any regional partner is proposing to spend HHAP 6 funding on New Interim Housing solutions (aside from those designated for the Youth Set Aside) and/or Non-Housing Solutions.
For the region's existing, at-risk, and proposed permanent affordable housing identify all the following:
1. The total (existing, at-risk, and proposed) permanent affordable housing developments and units (developments) in the region. Data for existing and at-risk developments can be provided by HCD upon request.
Note: Developments proposed includes those currently seeking permanent housing funding or operations support in the region which still have a financing or supportive services and operations funding gap.
2. The total estimated capital and operating costs for (existing, at-risk, and proposed) developments during the grant term.
3. The funding sources (including amounts) that will realize and sustain the estimated capital and operating costs for (existing, at-risk, and proposed) developments in the region for the grant term.
Choose an item.
To complete 4.d. Documentation of Youth Set Aside Requirement:
1. Certify that the region has budgeted at least 10 percent of each HHAP 6 allocation to be spent on services for homeless youth (as defined in HSC 50216(l).
4.b. Sustainability of the Region's Interim Housing Portfolio Guidance
Pursuant to HSC Section 50243(c), all applicants must demonstrate they have dedicated sufficient resources to sustain their region’s existing and proposed portfolio of interim housing within the grant term (FY24/25-FY28/29).
The stakeholder engagement required in advance of regional application development should also be used to help inform the requirements related to documenting the Sustainability of the Region’s Interim Housing Portfolio.
Region's Interim Housing Portfolio
Number of Existing Interim Beds (beds) within the Region.
(If Applicable) Number of Interim Beds Proposed to be added within the grant term (FY24/25-28/29).
N/A
Total Estimated Capital and Operating Cost for the Existing and Proposed Beds during the grant term.
$
Funding Sources Realizing and Sustaining the Estimated Capital and Operating Costs for Beds in the Region within the Grant Term (FY24/25-FY28/29).
Guidance
The funding amounts in this table, when added, must equal the estimated total capital and operating cost for the existing and proposed beds during the grant term.
If a gap remains, the region must identify other sources to address the gap. This may include, but is not limited to, use of HHAP funding, local dedicated funding, Behavioral Health Services Act funds, long-term capitalized operating reserves, or any other local, state, or federal funding source from the list within the Systems Performance Measures Improvement plan section (IV.A.3.b.ii.) of the HHAP 6 NOFA.
Funding Source Amount Dedicated
4.c. Sustainability of the Region’s Permanent Housing Portfolio Guidance
Regions proposing to use HHAP 6 to fund New Interim Housing Solutions (aside from those designated for the Youth Set Aside) and/or Non-Housing Solutions must complete this
section.
If a region demonstrates it can sustain its existing and proposed interim and permanent housing portfolio, then it may be permitted to use HHAP 6 funds on New Interim Housing solutions (beyond New Interim Housing for youth populations) and/or Non-Housing Solutions; however, applicants will still be required to budget and spend at least 50 percent of their HHAP 6 allocation on Housing Solutions, defined as HSC 50243(e)(1),(2),and (3)(A-I).
Region's Existing Permanent Affordable Housing Portfolio Total permanent affordable housing developments and units (developments) in the region.
Total estimated capital and operating cost for existing developments. $
Funding Sources Realizing and Sustaining the Region's Existing Developments within the Grant Term (FY24/25-FY28/29).
Guidance
The funding amounts in this table, when added, should equal the estimated total capital and operating cost for existing developments in the region.
If a gap remains, the region must identify other sources to address the gap. This may include, but is not limited to, use of HHAP funding, local dedicated funding, Behavioral Health Services Act funds, long- term capitalized operating reserves, or any other local, state, or federal funding source from the list within the Systems Performance Measures Improvement plan section (IV.A.3.b.ii.)of the HHAP 6 NOFA.
Funding Source Amount Supporting
At-Risk Permanent Affordable Housing within the Region
Number of developments at risk of expiring affordability restrictions during the grant term (FY24/25-FY28/29).
Total estimated capital and operating cost for at-risk developments. $
Funding Sources Realizing and Sustaining the Region's At-Risk Developments within the Grant Term (FY24/25-FY28/29)
Guidance
The funding amounts in this table, when added, should equal the estimated total capital and operating cost for the region's at-risk developments.
If a gap remains, the region must identify other sources to address the gap. This may include, but is not limited to, use of HHAP funding, local dedicated funding, Behavioral Health Services Act funds, long- term capitalized operating reserves, or any other local, state, or federal funding source
from the list within the Systems Performance Measures Improvement plan section (IV.A.3.b.ii.) of the HHAP 6 NOFA.
Funding source Amount Supporting
Proposed Permanent Affordable Housing within the Region Total number of developments proposed which still have a financing or supportive services and operations funding gap (proposed developments) during the grant term (FY24/25-FY28/29).
Total Estimated Funding Gap (capital and operating costs) for the proposed developments during the grant term (FY24/25-FY28/29).
$
Funding Sources Realizing and Sustaining the Region's Proposed Developments within the Grant Term (FY24/25- FY28/29)
Guidance
The funding amounts in this table, when added, should equal the estimated total capital and operating cost for the region's proposed developments.
If a gap remains, the applicant must identify other sources to address the gap. This may include, but is not limited to, use of HHAP funding, local dedicated funding, Behavioral Health Services Act funds, long- term capitalized operating reserves, or any other local, state, or federal funding source from the list within the Systems Performance Measures Improvement plan section (IV.A.3.b.ii.) of the HHAP 6 NOFA.
Funding source Amount Supporting
4.d. Documentation of Youth Set Aside Requirement
Guidance
At least 10 percent of each HHAP 6 allocation must be spent on services for homeless youth (HSC 50241(e)), and there are no prohibitions on spending a greater percentage on the Youth Set Aside.
Documenting Sustainability of the Region’s Permanent Housing Portfolio is not required for New Interim Housing Solutions for homeless youth.
By checking the box below, I certify that at least 10 percent of each HHAP 6 allocation is set- aside for youth (defined in HSC 50216(l)), as required by HSC 50241(e). ☒ I certify under penalty of perjury that all of the information in the above section is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Section 5. MOU and Application Certification
Steps to complete this section
1. Upload the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as specified below.
2. Complete the certification to indicate all information included in this regional application is true and accurate.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Guidance
The MOU is a required component of the regional application. The MOU must: reflect the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan submitted under this regional application and commit each Eligible Applicant as a signatory to participate in, and to comply with, the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan.
Optional: Smaller cities and tribal governments may choose to participate in, and be signatories to, the MOU.
Supporting Documentation (Optional)
Guidance
Upload any additional supporting documentation the region would like to provide.
Certification
Guidance
A representative from each participating Eligible Applicant must certify the regional application.
Certifying the Regional Application for Submission
Guidance
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Eligible Applicant
Choose an item.
☐ On behalf of the above participating Eligible Applicant, I certify that all information included in this regional application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
First Name
Last Name
Phone