Exhibit 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-084 .
A RE
SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WHERE
AS, the primary objective of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is to develop viable urban communities through the provision of improved living environments, expansion of economic opportunity and decent housing. Grant funds received through the program are intended to principally serve persons of low and moderate income; and WHEREAS, the CDBG program is a fully funded federal program and is separate from the city’s General Fund; and
WHEREAS, to be eligible for CDBG funds, the applicant jurisdiction must adopt a five -year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans, which must be reviewed and approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, on Nov. 1 8, 202 5, the City Council approved Resolution No . 202 5-252 which approved the FY 2026-27 Funding Plan and authorized staff to issue a notice of funding availability and accept applications for FY 2026-27 CDBG funds; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2026, the Housing Commission reviewed the draft FY 2026-27 funding requests, resulting in a vote of 2-1-2, and therefore did not adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council approve the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the draft FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan w as released for a 30 -day public review period; and
WHEREAS, public comments received from the public review period, are included in the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan and considered at a public hearing on April 28, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has taken all testimony into account regarding the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan, as required for the city's CDBG program; and WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad is committed to continuing to provide a suitable living environment and to expand economic opportunities for the city's low -income residents as is outlined in the Plan.
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Docusign Envelope ID: 761B70BE-E54B-4714-AD6C-B2E52B311A88 N OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA , Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(4) and does not require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) because the creation of funding mechanisms, including the pursuit and/or acceptance of grant funding, is a government fiscal activity which on its own does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.
Applying for or accepting the grant does not have a legally binding effect on any possible future discretionary action. The activities or projects for which this funding is intended may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA and CEQA Guidelines. The proposed action will not foreclose review of alternatives or mitigation measures by the public as part of the environmental review process.
3. Tha t the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan (Attachment A) is hereby approved.
4. Th at on the city’s behalf, the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to submit the city’s FY 202 6-27 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval and to execute all appropriate related documents.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regula r Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 28th day of April, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
_______ _______________________________
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Attachment A
Cit
y of Carlsbad
FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan
Ho
using and Homeless Services Department
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
[email protected]
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CARLSBAD 2
Table of Contents
Second Program Year (2026-27) Annual Plan ......................................................................... 3 AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ................................................................ 3 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b) .................................................................. 6 AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ............................................................... 7 AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c) ................................................................. 12 AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2) ....................................................... 13 Annual Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................... 15 AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d) .................................................................................... 17 AP-38 Project Summary.................................................................................................... 19 AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f) ............................................................ 23 AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k) ........................................................................... 25
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Funding summary
Attachment 2 – Public Participation materials
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Second Program Year (2026-27) Annual Plan
AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
As an entitlement jurisdiction under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Carlsbad (“City”) receives federal funds in proportion to its population size, concentration of poverty, and other socioeconomic and demographic data. To receive such funds, the City of Carlsbad must submit a Consolidated Plan every five years to HUD and an Annual Action Plan each year. The Annual Action Plan document is the city’s plan to carry out the expenditure of funds as approved by the City Co uncil. This year the Annual Action Plan covers the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027.
2. Sum
marize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development maintains the following approaches to developing viable communities: (1) providing decent housing; (2) providing a suitable living environment; and (3) expanding economic opportunities. The city established the following priorities for the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan period to achieve HUD’s vision:
• Priority 1: Affordable Housing – Produce, preserve, and provide services related to affordable for-sale and rental housing.
• Priority 2: Homelessness – Increase interim shelter capacity and services, increase access to case management, and employment and benefits support, to help promote self-sufficiency.
• Priority 3: Fair Housing – Contract with service provider to offer services to residents promoting housing opportunities for all persons regardless of their protected class status. Expand fair housing education with a focus on awareness of rights, promoting inclusivity, and reducing disparities to access.
• Priority 4: Planning and Administration – The city will utilize available CDBG funding to implement the goals of the Consolidated Plan through delivery of various programs and activities. The city will comply with reporting requirements of CDBG regulations and monitor the use of CDBG to ensure eligible and effective use of resources. • Priority 5: Supportive Services – Increase supportive services for vulnerable groups, such as seniors and families with low incomes, including access to services such as healthcare, transportation, and job training.
• Priority 6: Facilities and Infrastructure – Provide and improve facilities and infrastructure that serve low-income persons and communities.
The
se priorities represent the diverse needs of the city which emerged through the Consolidated Plan community engagement and development process. This process includes qualitative and quantitative data gathered through citizen participation, market analysis, and assessment of needs. As a result, affordable housing was identified as the top priority of residents who participated in the Community Needs Survey and was echoed by individuals who April 28, 2026
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participated in the community meetings. Carlsbad is one of the least affordable cities in North County San Diego; the identification of affordable housing as a top priority by residents reflects this lived reality. Homelessness in the city is directly related to the high cost and lack of housing available thus preventing and reducing homelessness is a top priority as well. Affordable housing and serving the homeless population continue to be the top priorities that the city continues to work on. The goals identified above address the uses of CDBG funds in Carlsbad and will be leveraged by other funding sources.
3. Evaluation of past performance
The city has successfully implemented housing, homelessness, and public facilities activities in the previous Action Plan cycle, impacting the lives of thousands of LMI residents. It is anticipated the city and its partners will continue to have an impact on residents through collaborative efforts. The following represent some of the achievements in FY 2024-25:
• Resale of four (4) affordable housing units serving four (4) LMI households • Approximately 117 Carlsbad residents served through fair housing services • Approximately 70 youth assisted through facility improvement project • Partnered with approximately two (2) community partners to provide funding for services assisting approximately 544 Carlsbad residents served through homelessness prevention services
Full program outcomes are reported on an annual basis through Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (CAPERs). These reports are provided to the general public for public comment and posted on the city’s website for public access.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process The city’s community participation process was informed by the Citizen and Community Participation Plan (CCPP), which guides the implementation of a community engagement process and notification of community meetings and public hearings. To facilitate as much community participation as possible, the city held one Housing Commission meeting, one public hearing at the City Council (one more planned in April 2026), and consulted with various organizational stakeholders including community planners, businesses, community advocates, and other city departments.
5. Summary of public comments
Across all events the general public was invited to speak and participate on the Annual Action Plan and no comments were received.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments or views would have been accepted and responded to.
7. Su
mmary
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The city’s Action Plan sets forth the actions, activities, and funding levels for the program period of 2026-2027 and satisfies the statutory requirements for receiving CDBG funds.
More than merely meeting requirements, however, the city is committed to providing every opportunity for residents and stakeholders in Carlsbad to participate in the Action Plan process and expanding opportunities for its LMI populations to thrive. This Action Plan and the associated community engagement process are indicative of that commitment.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator CARLSBAD Housing & Homeless Services Department
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City of Carlsbad, Housing & Homeless Services Department is the lead agency responsible for the preparation and administration of the Consolidated Plan, corresponding Annual Action Plans and Consolidated Annual Evaluation Reports and the CDBG program. The County of San Diego is lead agency for HOME Investment Partnership funding, which the city utilizes as a member of the County’s HOME Consortium.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Nicole Piano-Jones
Senior Program Manager
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 98008
(442) 339-2191
[email protected]
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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l)).
The City has long communicated and collaborated with numerous governmental and non- governmental agencies throughout the region to address the needs of its residents with low to moderate incomes. The City’s formalized collaborative efforts include:
• Member of the County of San Diego’s HOME Consortium
• Supporter of Alliance for Regional Solutions (ARS), North County San Diego’s collaborative network of homeless services providers
• Participant in the CDBG Administrators meetings
• San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), San Diego County’s federally recognized metropolitan planning organization (MPO)
• Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH), the region’s HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) • Member of the San Diego Regional Alliance for Fair Housing (SDRAFFH) The City will continue to maintain partnerships with these and other agencies to achieve its long-term housing and community development goals. Additionally, City staff actively collaborates with the County’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), as well as nonprofit health and mental health service providers. In addition, the City works closely with other nongovernmental organizations, including but not limited to:
• Brother Benno Foundation
• Community Resource Center
• Interfaith Community Services
• Meals on Wheels
• Women's Resource Center
• Whole Person Care Clinic
• Catholic Charities diocese of San Diego County
• People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
• YMCA
The City encourages agencies to collaborate, leverage resources, and prevent service duplication to maximize the impact of available support for the community.
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To further enhance its efforts, the City’s consults with the City’s Housing Commission (Housing Commission), which oversees the City’s CDBG program. These consultations ensure the alignment and effectiveness of the project strategies and activities under the City’s CDBG program.
The City is committed to fostering new partnerships and engaging with additional stakeholders to improve efficiency, explore innovative approaches, and expand resources. During its community engagement process, the City consulted with various agencies and businesses through stakeholder meetings and surveys to inform its planning and decision-making.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The City actively supports the Alliance for Regional Solutions (ARS), North County’s collaborative network focused on addressing homelessness and with the Regional Task Force On Homelessness (RTFH), San Diego County’s CoC. Coordinated efforts include the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count, in which the community engages and surveys those experiencing homelessness to provide a count of the region’s unsheltered and sheltered homeless community.
According to the 2025 PIT, a total of 101 individuals were experiencing homelessness in Carlsbad. Of those, 42 were sheltered and were housed in emergency shelters and the remaining 59 individuals were unsheltered.
The City has supported homeless shelters and services through the CDBG program. Key non- profit partners in these efforts include Community Resource Center, Interfaith Community Services, Legal Aid Society of San Diego, and Casa de Amparo. A cornerstone of the City’s progress in addressing homelessness is its collaboration with ARS and the RTFH. Joint efforts include the annual PIT, and the delivery of services and shelters for individuals experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS The City does not receive or administer ESG funds. However, the City allocates a portion of its CDBG public service funds to assist agencies that provide services to individuals and families who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
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2. Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and consultations
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Commission
Agency/Group/Organization Type Civic Leaders
Business and Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Community Development
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
This advisory group comprised of civic leaders was
asked to take the needs of the community into
consideration and think about how the needs could
be served with the funding that is available.
Participation from this advisory group provided staff
with insight into the needs of the city and where
there additional improvement should be focused on.
Staff met with the advisory group on three different
occasions and invited the general public to
participate in the discussion.
2 Agency/Group/Organization City of Carlsbad
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local Community Development Financial Institution
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
City staff with specialties in affordable housing and
homeless services were consulted to ensure that
programs and activities align with the community
needs.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Carlsbad Housing Agency
Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
The Carlsbad Housing Authority was consulted to
ensure enhanced coordinated with services and
potential collaboration.
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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting In addition to the agencies listed the city consulted with the CDBG local administrators group comprised of the other local jurisdiction in the San Diego County. The city also consulted with and outreached to past, present, and potential future local service providers to understand the challenges facing non-profits and the accomplishments from the past year to understand what can be done or should be done with CDBG assistance.
No agency or service was turned away for comments or participation.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Name of Plan Lead
Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with
the goals of each plan?
Continuum of
Care
Regional
Continuum of
Care
The city's homeless needs are addressed by the CoC
strategy.
Ten Year Plan to
End
Homelessness
Regional
Continuum of
Care
The city's homeless needs are addressed by the Ten-
Year Plan to End Homelessness.
City of Carlsbad
Housing Element City of Carlsbad Aligns with the strategic plan goal of continuing to create affordable housing units.
City of Carlsbad
General Plan City of Carlsbad
Aligns with the strategic plan goal of improving the
quality of life for the city's low- and moderate-income community.
Narrative
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AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
Citizen participation is one of the most important components of the Action Plan process. To solicit public input during the development of this Action Plan, the City of Carlsbad held one Housing Commission meeting for residents, local housing and services providers, as well as community stakeholders.
The first public hearing before the City Council was also held on November 18, 2025, to approve the funding plan and reaffirm the Consolidated Plan Priorities. The second and final public hearing for the approval of the FY 2026-27 program year will be held on April 28, 2026. A public meeting was also held on March 12, 2026, by the Housing Commission.
A public notice for the November 18, 2025, public hearing was published on November 7, 2025.
The public notice for the March 12, 2026, Housing Commission meeting was published on March 6, 2026. The last public notice was published on March 27 , 2026, for the final public hearing for the adoption of the Annual Action Plan on April 28, 2026.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
Public
Meeting
Non-
Targeted/
Broad
Community
Public service
providers were in
attendance, and one
spoke. No other
public comment was
received.
All comments were
received.
All comments were
received.
Public
Hearings
Non-
Targeted/
Broad
Community
The general public
was invited to listen
and participate.
Any comments
received will be
included.
Any comments
received will be
included.
News
Paper Ad
Non-
Targeted/
Broad
Community
n/a No comments were
received from public
notices published on
Nov. 7, 2025, Mar. 6,
2026, and Mar. 27,
2026.
Attachment 2 contains
Citizen participation
materials.
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AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Program CDBG
Source of Funds Public – Federal
Uses of Funds Public Services, Infrastructure & Facilities, Fair Housing, Administrative
Year 1: Annual Allocation $ $535,326
Year 1: Program Income $ $0
Year 1: Prior Year Resources $ $0
Year 1: Total $ $535,326
Expected Amount Available
Remainder of Consolidated Plan $
$1,605,978
Narrative Description Anticipated annual funding of $535,326 in CDBG for FY 2026-27.
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied.
While the CDBG program does not require matching funds, CDBG funds offer excellent opportunities to leverage private, local, state, and other federal funds to allow for the provision of housing and community development activities. For example, many HCD programs have scoring criteria that reward applicants who have matching funds. Both the City as well as public service agencies and affordable housing developers can leverage CDBG funds for the award of additional State funding for programs and development.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the state that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
As the housing crisis has worsened in California, utilizing publicly owned land for affordable housing development has become an increasingly popular policy solution. In recent years, the State of California has taken several actions to make state and local lands available for affordable housing development, including the following:
• An executive order to make excess state land available for affordable housing (Executive Order N-06-19) • Connecting affordable housing developers to local surplus land and strengthening enforcement of the Surplus Lands Act (AB 1486, Ting, 2019)
• Requiring cities and counties to inventory and report surplus and excess local public lands to include in a statewide inventory (AB 1255, Robert Rivas, 2019)
For its part, the City regularly reviews its real estate portfolio and assesses if properties are being put to best use. The City’s recently adopted General Plan Housing Element includes a program to evaluate and re-designate city-owned sites appropriate for residential use to address the housing needs of residents with low to moderate incomes over the next eight years.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Table AP-20.01: Goals Summary
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
High
Priority
Increase and
preserve
affordable
housing
2026 2027 Affordable
Housing
Citywide Increase
affordable
housing
$347,962 One affordable
unit preserved
High
Priority
Prevent and
reduce
homelessness
2026 2027 Homeless
Services
Citywide
Prevent and
reduce
homelessness
$80,298 15 households
with emergency
rental
assistance/500
households with
basic needs
High
Priority
Enhance Fair
Housing services
and education
2026 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Fair housing $30,110 146 households
assisted
High
Priority
Plan and
administer the
CDBG program
2026 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Administration $76,955 Other
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Goa
l Descriptions
Goal Name Goal Description
Increase and preserve affordable housing Provide direct benefit to individuals and families with low to moderate incomes through the provisions or retention of affordable housing units in Carlsbad.
Goal Name Goal Description
Prevent and reduce homelessness Prevent and reduce homelessness by implementing proactive strategies, increasing access to shelter and housing, and providing supportive services that address the root causes of housing and employment instability, such as mental health and behavioral health services, job training, and financial literacy.
Goal Name Goal Description
Enhance Fair Housing knowledge and
resources
Carlsbad contracts with a qualified service provider to provide fair housing education and resources to the residents of Carlsbad.
Goal Name Goal Description
Plan and Administer the CBDG Program Fund up to 20 percent of the annual CDBG award to support administration of CDBG program to ensure compliance with regulations.
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AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
Table AP-35.01: Project Information
Project Name FY 2026-27 CDBG Funding
1 Community Resource Center See attachment 1 for funding priority 2 Interfaith Community Services See attachment 1 for funding priority 3 Legal Aid Society San Diego See attachment 1 for funding priority 4 Program Administration See attachment 1 for funding priority 5 Affordable Housing Fund See attachment 1 for funding priority 6 Women’s Resource Center See attachment 1 for funding priority 7 Back-up Projects – ADA Compliance See attachment 1 for funding priority
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs.
The City of Carlsbad is limited in its ability to meet all of the housing needs of lower income households. However, a sincere effort will be made to combine various city resources to meet as many of the top needs as financially feasible within the Action Plan time period, as well as the overall needs identified in the FY 2025-30 Consolidated Plan. The CDBG funding available for public services is limited and heavily regulated, with significant reporting and monitoring requirements. The city received four applications for public services activities, totaling $237,428, which exceeds the estimated available amount by $157,214. The CBDG program limits 15 percent of annual funding to public services, therefore, the city is not able to fully fund the entire request with CDBG funds. One application for Fair Housing services was received, totaling $30,000, and one application was received from an outside agency for facility improvements.
For FY 2026-27, the City of Carlsbad will receive $535,926 in CDBG funds. Should the FY 2026-27 CDBG award be more or less, the following adjustments will be made:
- A proration over all the approved public service activities at fifteen (15) percent of grant funding, to comply with the CDBG program funding limits. - Adjust to reflect twenty (20) percent of entitlement funding to approved program administration activities.
- Adjust to reflect the available entitlement funding for the Affordable Housing Fund.
PROGRAM INCOME & BACK-UP PROJECTS
Fund up to 15% of program income received during FY 2026-27 to recommended activities found in Attachment 1, fund up to 20% of program income during FY 2026-27 to approved CDBG funded administration and fair housing activities, and the remaining program income received during FY 2026-27 to approved CDBG funded affordable housing activities.
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Bac
k-up projects are projects having been identified as CDBG eligible, meeting at least one Consolidated Plan Priority, and intended to be ready-to-fund and complete in a short period of time. Back-up projects are only to be considered only if additional funding becomes available or if approved projects or programs are not proceeding in a timely fashion. For FY 2026-27, consider projects that would bring city facilities and infrastructure into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as back-up projects.
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Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Community Resource Center
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Prevent and reduce homelessness
Needs Addressed Prevent and reduce homelessness
Funding CDBG: See Attachment 1 for funding priority
Description CRC’s programs include a domestic violence emergency shelter, hotline and prevention/education outreach, a
Therapeutic Children’s Center, professional counseling, legal advocacy, food and nutrition distribution center, homelessness prevention and rental and housing
assistance. CRC’s programs are designed to assist
participants to successfully navigate their paths of safety, stability & self-sufficiency.
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
5 households
Location Description 1065 Carlsbad Village Drive
Planned Activities Homeless prevention through emergency rental assistance and wrap around services
2 Project Name Interfaith Community Services
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Prevent and reduce homelessness.
Needs Addressed Prevent and Reduce Homelessness
Funding CDBG: See Attachment 1 for funding priority
Description Low-income Carlsbad residents will benefit from the supportive programs including emergency rental
assistance, basic needs and employment assistance
services.
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
10 families for rental assistance, 500 individuals with basic needs and employment assistance
Location Description Carlsbad Service Center, 5731 Palmer Way Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92010
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Planned Activities Rental assistance to prevent or immediately reverse homelessness, basic needs such as emergency food and
hygiene kits and employment assistance.
3 Project Name Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Provide Fair Housing
Needs Addressed Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: See Attachment 1 for funding priority
Description LASSD will provide fair housing services to all Carlsbad residents. LASSD promotes housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, family size, familial status, ancestry, national origin, color, or
disability. LASSD will provide direct assistance to those in need, in particular during the pandemic when residents
are in need of advice and guidance on eviction
moratoriums and recent changes to the law.
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
146 persons
Location Description 100 E San Marcos Blvd, Ste 308, San Marcos, CA 92069 Planned Activities Funds will be used to provide fair housing services for residents including advocacy, education, and mediation
4 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Increase & preserve affordable housing - Prevent & reduce homelessness.
Supportive Services for LMI & Special Needs - Improve
Facilities - Provide Fair Housing
Needs Addressed Planning and Administration
Funding CDBG: See Attachment 1 for funding priority
Description The Housing Services Division administers the city's CDBG funded programs.
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Citywide
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Admin, planning, record keeping, monitoring, financial tracking
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5 Project Name City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad Housing Fund
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Increase and preserve affordable housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: See Attachment 1 for funding priority
Description The City of Carlsbad established a Housing Fund for the purpose of developing affordable housing for lower-
income households and/or purchasing affordable and
market-rate housing units to be resold to low-income
households. Activities include purchasing existing
affordable units as they become available, acquisition of vacant land or underutilized land for new development,
other property acquisition for affordable housing
purposes, including housing for the homeless, support
existing rental units with rehabilitation efforts, and/or partnerships with an affordable housing developer for
property acquisition for low-income affordable housing
development.
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Households to be determined based on the housing
activity described above.
Location Description Carlsbad, Citywide
Planned Activities Utilize funds to acquire existing affordable units or market rate condominiums to be resold to low-income
households, acquire vacant or underutilized land for new development, support existing rental units with
rehabilitation efforts, and/or partnerships with
affordable housing developers for property acquisition
for low-income affordable housing development.
6 Project Name Women’s Resource Center
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Prevent and reduce homelessness.
Needs Addressed Prevent and reduce homelessness.
Funding CDBG: See Attachment 1 for funding priority
Description CDBG funds to support their Alternatives to Abuse Shelter operations. The shelter serves families
experiencing homelessness due to domestic violence.
Target Date 6/30/2027
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25 individuals
Location Description Offices are located at 1968 Apple St., Oceanside, CA 92054. The domestic violence shelter is confidentially
located in North County.
Planned Activities CDBG funding would assist with shelter operations, including food, staffing, and direct program assistance to shelter residents such as transportation.
7 Project Name Back-up Project – ADA Compliance
Target Area Citywide benefit
Goals Supported Improve Facilities
Needs Addressed Public improvements
Funding CDBG: Back-up project only. To be funded in the event that funds become available through excess program
income or other projects experience delay and/or cancel Description Projects located city-wide that are shovel ready and bring the facility into compliance with Americans with
Disabilities Act.
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number and type
of families that will benefit
from the proposed activities
Based upon project(s) - to be determined
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Funds will be used to pay for curb-cuts, removal or barriers, and other items to bring public facilities and infrastructure into compliance with the Americans for
Disability Act
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed.
Not applicable. As a relatively small jurisdiction, the city will not be allocating funding on a geographic basis. Funding will be provided to activities and programs based on quality and quantity of applications, as well as their alignment with the priorities and goals outlined in the Consolidated Plan. However, some activities must occur within CDBG-eligible block groups. The following map shows the LMI block groups in Carlsbad that are eligible for place-based CDBG activities (bounded in blue and highlighted in yellow).
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Not applicable. See above.
Discussion
Not applicable. See above.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j) Introduction
As discussed within the Consolidated Plan and within this Annual Action Plan, the need for affordable housing for Carlsbad residents is great. Due to several factors, including the city’s desirable location, limited land supply, high cost of land, and limited financial resources, the development of affordable housing continues to be a challenge. According to the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors, in July 2024, the median sales price of a single-family home in the County of San Diego was nearly $1.1 million, compared to the median sales price of a single- family home in the Carlsbad, which was $1.8 million.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
The City of Carlsbad has identified multiple strategies to address barriers to affordable housing, as outlined in its Housing Element and related planning documents. Specific actions include streamlining the permitting process to comply with state legislation such as Senate Bill 35, which facilitates ministerial review for qualifying multi-family affordable housing projects. To address zoning and land-use constraints, Carlsbad has proposed rezoning certain properties to higher-density residential designations, like the R-35 and R-40 zones, allowing densities of 32.5 to 40 units per acre. These adjustments aim to meet the city's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirements while addressing growth and affordability issues.
Carlsbad also plans to increase affordable housing opportunities by incentivizing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) through state-mandated provisions, such as removing parking and lot-size requirements and permitting multiple ADUs on single-family lots. Additionally, the city has proposed using surplus land, like its Public Works yard, for affordable housing development.
Programs like the Housing Impact Fee aim to ensure developers contribute to affordable housing stock. Furthermore, Carlsbad is committed to fair housing practices under Assembly Bill 686, with plans to increase housing in high-opportunity areas while reducing segregation.
By implementing these policies, Carlsbad seeks to address barriers created by restrictive zoning, high development fees, and limited land availability, ensuring that affordable housing can be developed to meet the needs of its growing population.
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Introduction
Priority Needs established in the FY 2025-2030 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the FY 2025-2026 Action Plan, are as follows:
• Priority 1: Affordable Housing – Produce, preserve, and provide services related to affordable housing for-sale and rental housing.
• Priority 2: Homelessness – Increase interim shelter capacity and services, increase access to case management and employment and benefits support, to help promote self-sufficiency
• Priority 3: Fair Housing – Expand fair housing education, with a focus on awareness of rights, promoting inclusivity, and reducing disparities to access. • Priority 4: Planning and Administration – The city will utilize available CDBG funding to implement the goals of the Consolidated Plan through delivery of various programs and activities. The city will comply with reporting requirements of CDBG regulations and monitor the use of CDBG to ensure eligible and effective use of resources. • Priority 5: Supportive Services – Increase supportive services for vulnerable groups, such as seniors and families with low-incomes, including access to services such as healthcare, transportation, and job training.
• Priority 6: Facilities and Infrastructure - Support projects that benefit lower income households by improving and providing facilities and infrastructure that serve their needs. Such projects must be able to demonstrate that they will serve eligible census areas of the City of Carlsbad or serve lower-income households.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Limited financial resources are the biggest obstacle to meeting underserved needs in Carlsbad.
The City's policy is to leverage, to the maximum extent feasible, the use of funds available in providing public services and affordable housing. The City supports the use of CDBG and Housing Trust funds for development activities and "gap financing" by private and non-profit entities to develop affordable housing.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing To foster and maintain affordable housing for lower income households, the City will use CDBG funds to assist with the acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable multi-family housing. The city also fosters development of affordable housing through implementation of its Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, which requires that 15 percent of all housing units constructed in the city be affordable to households earning lower to moderate-incomes. For projects proposing seven units or less, an in-lieu fee is collected and deposited into the city' s Housing Trust Fund to be April 28, 2026
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used to foster and maintain affordable housing.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. This strategy requires jurisdictions to focus on implementing practical changes in older housing to protect children from lead hazards. The city has identified two primary strategies to reduce LBP hazards in Carlsbad to be carried out during the FY 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan period.
Strategy 1: Integrate lead hazard evaluation and reduction activities into all housing programs.
Currently, many federal programs have requirements for evaluating and reducing lead hazards.
For those State and local housing and community development programs, the city will pursue the following activities to evaluate and reduce lead hazards:
• Require inspection for and abatement of LBP hazards as a requirement of all residential rehabilitation programs when children under the age of seven reside in the dwelling unit and have been identified with elevated blood levels.
• Include LBP hazard abatement as an eligible activity for funding under the City's CDBG program and include minimum LBP abatement requirements to housing quality standards which must be met; and
• Provide all eligible applicants of housing programs, with information regarding LBP.
Strategy 2: Support the development of comprehensive health programs for the screening of children for lead poisoning and a follow-up on those identified as lead poisoned. In accordance with Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, all children found to have elevated blood levels (above 20 micrograms per deciliter) should both be provided with public health management services and be tested every three months. The County’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) currently provides this service. The city encourages the abatement of LBP hazards once a child under the age of seven is identified as having elevated blood levels.
CDBG funds may be used to help the City or other organizations in developing a comprehensive approach to lead-poisoning prevention.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City currently has various programs and policies in place to help reduce the number of households with incomes below the poverty line. These policies and programs aim to improve coordination and collaboration among City departments; and nonprofit agencies which provide health and social services, employment training, legal assistance, and other support services for individuals and families with low incomes. The city will pursue the following programs during FY April 28, 2026
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2025-26 to reduce poverty in Carlsbad:
1. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
2. Affordable Housing Trust Fund
3. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
4. Economic Development Strategic Plan
5. Homelessness Action Plan
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
There are many organizations within the San Diego County that provide housing or supportive services to Carlsbad residents. These agencies tend to be smaller organizations with many using volunteers. The city will continue to encourage greater efforts to make use of available housing, social service and mental and other healthcare resources. The city can also help strengthen the housing and service delivery system by helping to educate such organizations and agencies regarding the resources that are available.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The city proposes to strengthen, coordinate and integrate the governmental institution, non- profit and private delivery systems discussed in the FY 2025-30 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025- 26 Action Plan through on-going "strategy and development" meetings between city staff, private developers, nonprofit organizations and various financial institutions. Through these meetings, the city will continue to identify the constraints to affordable housing and develop/implement programs to mitigate them. The key to successful development of affordable housing for households with lower incomes is communication, flexibility, and adequate funding. The city will communicate openly with private developers and service providers as well as make every effort to maintain the flexibility in policies and/or ordinances necessary to create public/private housing development partnerships.
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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Introduction
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
$0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
$0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan. $0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0 Total Program Income $0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
The City of Carlsbad does not have any urgent needs.
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TACHMENT 1 - CDBG FY 2026-27 FUNDING SUMMARY
PUBLIC SERVICES
Organization Activity Anticipated
Outcome Requested Staff
Recommendation
Community
Resource Center
Homelessness
Prevention 5 households $80,214
$25,120 CDBG +
Program Income
Priority
Interfaith
Community
Services
Rental
Assistance, Basic
Needs
10 households
w/rental
assistance, 500
households
w/basic needs
$80,214
$55,178 CDBG +
Program Income
Priority
Women’s
Resource Center
Shelter
Operations 77 residents $12,000 Program Income
Priority
Los Angeles
Wealth &
Opportunity
Institute
Workforce
Training and
Financial
Literacy for Low-
Income
Residents
125 residents $65,000 $0
Subtotal: $237,428 $80,298
ADMINISTRATION & FAIR HOUSING
Organization Activity Anticipated
Outcome Requested Staff
Recommendation
City of Carlsbad Program
Administration
Overall
administration $76,952 $76,955
Legal Aid Society
of San Diego
Fair Housing
Services 146 households $30,000 $30,110
Subtotal: $106,952 $107,065
AFFORDABLE HOUSING & FACILITIES/INFRASTUCTURE
Organization Activity Anticipated
Outcome Requested Staff
Recommendation
City of Carlsbad Affordable
Housing Fund
At-risk affordable
housing, and
acquisition
and/or
rehabilitation
$347,593 $347,961
Casa de Amparo Facility
Improvements
Unknown
Carlsbad benefit $13,950 $0
Subtotal: $361,543 $347,961
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Priority Projects – Program Income. A maximum of 15% of all program income received during FY 2026-27 will be allocated to public services activities in the following order and amount:
1. Community Resource Center up to $55,094
2. Interfaith Community Services up to $25,036
3. Women’s Resource Center up to $12,000
TOTAL: $705,923 $535,326
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ATTACHMENT 2 – CITIZEN PARTICIPATION MATERIALS
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