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Exhibit A - PLHA 5-Year Plan Amendment.pdf

Bakersfield City Council
May 13, 2026

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Exhibit A - PLHA 5-Year Plan Amendment.pdf
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May 13, 2026
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2022 2023
Development of
Rental/Ownership
Housing
Development of
Rental/Ownership
Housing
55% 55%
n/a n/a
60% 60% TOTAL
10986 10986
5 4 9
55 55
2022 2023
Homebuyer
Assistance
Homebuyer
Assistance
40% 40%
100% 100%
TOTAL
5311 5311
3 2 5
20 20
Yes
5% 5%
95% 95%
100% 100%
Funding Allocation Year
Type of Eligible Activity
§302(c)(4)(E)(i) Percentage of Funds Allocated for Each Affordable Housing Activity
What Percentage of the Percentage Above Will be Used for Ownership Housing?
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Area Median Income Level Served
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Unmet share of the RHNA at the AMI Level.

Note: complete for years 2022 and 2023 only
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Projected Number of Households Served §302(c)(4)(E)(iv) Period of Affordability for the Proposed Activity (55 years required for rental housing projects)
2023 Allocation - Year 5
Admin Requested
Funds Allocated
Total Percentage of Funds
Allocated (2023)
2022 Allocation - Year 4
Admin Requested
Funds Allocated
Total Percentage of Funds
Allocated (2022)
Total Percentage of Funds Allocated Calculator (2022 - 2023) Uploaded to HCD?Application and Adopting the PLHA Plan (2022-2023 Allocations) Resolution
§302(c)(4)(D) Evidence that the Plan was authorized and adopted by resolution by the Local jurisdiction and that the public had an adequate opportunity to review and comment on its content.File Name:

The City will allocate funds to an eligible entity to support a program that will make deferred or forgivable loans for down payment and/or secondary financing assistance to support homeownership opportunities to help income eligible buyers purchase a home.

The City will prepare a Notice of Funding Availability and request project proposals and select programs that meet the criteria to use the funding. Once identified the awarded program will use the funding to support home ownership units affordable for households as shown above. §301(a)(9) Homeownership opportunities, including, but not limited to, down payment assistance. §302(c)(4)(E)(i) Provide a detailed and complete description of how allocated funds will be used for the proposed Activity.

Complete the table below for each proposed Activity to be funded with 2022-2023 PLHA allocations. If a single Activity will be assisting households at more than one level of Area Median Income, please list the highest AMI to be served. §302(c)(4)(E)(iii) A description of major steps/actions and a proposed schedule for the implementation and completion of the Activity. §302(c)(4)(E)(iv) Period of Affordability for the Proposed Activity §302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Projected Number of Households Served §302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Unmet share of the RHNA at the AMI Level.

Note: complete for years 2022 and 2023 only
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Area Median Income Level Served
What Percentage of the Percentage Above Will be Used for Ownership Housing?
§302(c)(4)(E)(i) Percentage of Funds Allocated for Each Affordable Housing Activity
Type of Eligible Activity
Funding Allocation Year
§302(c)(4) Plan Revised: 01/09/2025
End of Document
Please note: In order for Allocated Calculator to calculate correctly, "Admin Requested" must be answered "Yes" or "No" in the PLHA Application tab. §302(c)(4)(A) Describe the manner in which allocated funds will be used for eligible activities. §302(c)(4)(B) Provide a description of the way the Local government will prioritize investments that increase the supply of housing for households with incomes at or below 60 percent of Area Median Income (AMI). §302(c)(4)(C) Provide a description of how the Plan is consistent with the programs set forth in the Local Government’s Housing Element.

Activities Detail (Activities Detail (Must make a selection on Formula Allocation Application worksheet under Eligible Activities, §301)) As part of its Affordable Housing Strategic Plan, the City established an Affordable Housing Incentive Program to streamline and offset the costs for the development of new affordable housing units. The program will provide incentives to developers in the form of loans for construction of new affordable housing and deferred or forgivable loans for down payment and/or secondary financing assistance to income eligible first-time homebuyers. 55% of the PLHA funs will target 60% AMI households and the remaining 40% up to 120% AMI households. The City will prioritize 55% of the PLHA funds for the construction of rental units and 40% to support homeownership opportunities for households that meet the Area Median Income (AMI). 55% of the PHLA funds will fund new affordable rental units for households with incomes at or below 60% of AMI.

The City of Bakersfield's 2023-2031 Housing Element includes a program goal to increase the availability of permanent housing with a policy to seek assistance under state programs that address the City's affordable housing needs. The City's Affordable Housing Strategic Plan includes action items to increase affordable housing for both rental and for ownership units.

The PLHA funds will be use for the development of affordable rental housing affordable to 60% AMI or below households.

Complete the table below for each proposed Affordable Rental and Ownership Housing Activity to be funded with 2022-2023 PLHA allocations. If a single Activity will be assisting households at more than one level of Area Median Income, please list the highest AMI to be served. §302(c)(4)(E)(iii) A description of major steps/actions and a proposed schedule for the implementation and completion of each Affordable Rental and Ownership Housing project.

The City will prepare a Notice of Funding Availability and request project proposals and select projects that meet the criteria to use the funding. Once identified the awarded project will use the funding on new construction that will be affordable for households as shown above. §301(a)(2) The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of Affordable rental and ownership housing, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), that meets the needs of a growing workforce earning up to 120 percent of AMI, or 150 percent of AMI in high-cost areas. ADUs shall be available for occupancy for a term of no less than 30 days.
§302(c)(4)(E)(i) Provide a detailed and complete description of how allocated funds will be used for each proposed Affordable Rental and Ownership Housing Activity.

PLHA Page 1 302(c)(4) Plan

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