American Rescue Plan
HOME Investment
Partnerships Program
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
DRAFT HOME-ARP
ALLOCATION PLAN
May 4, 2022
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DRAFT
HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program
American Rescue Plan
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CORONA CITY COUNCIL
Wes Speake
Mayor
Tony Daddario
Vice Mayor
Jacque Casillas
Council M ember
Tom Richins
Council Member
Jim Steiner
Council M ember
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CONTENTS
Executive Summary ...................................................................................................... 1 Introduction................................................................................................................... 2 HOME-ARP Eligible Qualifying Populations and Activities............................................ 2 Stakeholder Consultation and Public Participation ......................................................... 4 Stakeholder Consultation – Organizations Consulted by Type and Method ................. 4 Summary of Feedback Received from Consulted Organizations.................................. 5 Public Participation .................................................................................................... 5 Efforts to Broaden Public Participation........................................................................ 7 Public Comments and Recommendations Received ................................................... 7 Public Comments and Recommendations Not Accepted and Reasons Why................ 7 Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis............................................................................ 8 Housing Inventory Count............................................................................................ 8 Size and Demographic Composition of Qualifying Populations .................................... 9 Sheltered Homeless Populations ................................................................................ 9 Unsheltered Homeless Populations ............................................................................ 9 At-risk of Homelessness........................................................................................... 10 Fleeing or Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking or Human Trafficking................................................................................... 10 Other Populations: Currently housed and at risk of repeat homelessness.................. 11 Other Populations: At greatest risk of housing instability – Households with incomes <30% AMI and experiencing severe housing cost burden......................................... 11 Other Populations: At greatest risk of housing instability – Households with incomes30- 50% AMI that meet HUD’s §91.5 definition of at risk of homelessness ...................... 12 Unmet Housing and Service Needs of Qualifying Populations ................................... 12 Current Resources Available to Assist Qualifying Populations ................................... 12 Current Resources: Congregate Beds and Non-congregate Shelter Units................. 13 Current Resources: Supportive Services .................................................................. 14 Current Resources: Tenant-based Rental Assistance ............................................... 14 Current Resources: Affordable and Permanent Supportive Rental Housing ............... 14 CITY OF CORONA - ii - HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN
Shelter, Housing and Service Delivery System Gaps................................................. 14 Shelter Gap ............................................................................................................. 14 Tenant-based Rental Assistance Gap....................................................................... 14 Affordable and Permanent Supportive Rental Housing Gap ...................................... 15 Service Delivery System Gaps.................................................................................. 15 Characteristics of Housing Associated with Increased Risk of Homelessness for Other Populations.............................................................................................................. 16 Priority Needs for Qualifying Populations .................................................................. 16 HOME-ARP Activities .................................................................................................. 17 Uses of HOME-ARP Funding.................................................................................... 17 Rationale for Uses of HOME-ARP Funding................................................................ 18 HOME-ARP Housing Production Goals........................................................................ 18 Preferences ................................................................................................................ 18 HOME-ARP Refinancing Guidelines............................................................................. 19 Appendices
Citizen Participation...........................................................................................Appendix A Grantee SF-424s and Certifications ...................................................................Appendix B CITY OF CORONA - iii - HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN
VERSION HISTORY
No. Summary of Changes
1 Published Draft for Public Comment: 4/19/22 Sent to HUD for Approval: TBD Conducted Public Hearing: 5/4/22 Approved by HUD: TBD
Original HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
Public Contact Information
Community Services Department
Attn: Dr. Anne K. Turner, Director
400 South Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
www.CoronaCA.gov/cdbg
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Executive Summary
The City of Corona has been allocated $1,799,854 of HOME-American Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARP) funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
In order to receive the HOME-ARP allocation, the City must develop a HOME-ARP Allocation Plan that will become part of the City’s PY2021 HUD Annual Action Plan by substantial amendment.
To ensure broad input into the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan from stakeholders and the public, the City engaged in consultation with stakeholders and the public, including a virtual consultation session, a survey of stakeholders, a 15-day public comment period, and a public hearing.
The needs assessment and gaps analysis identified the following needs or gaps in Corona:
• In January 2020, the annual Point in Time (PIT) count revealed that 24 people were residing in emergency housing using hotel vouchers provided by the City. Another 109 people were unsheltered on the streets, in encampments, parks, in vehicles and other situations.
• 2014-2018 CHAS Data from HUD reported 2,400 households with incomes at or below 30% AMI are at risk of homelessness in the City.
• The 2014-2019 HUD CHAS data indicates there are 6,115 renter households with an annual income at or below 30% AMI with a cost burden that are at greatest risk of housing instability.
• The CHAS data reports that there are 3,290 households with incomes more than 30 and but equal to or less than 50% AMI that are at risk of homelessness in the City because of at least one of the housing problems as defined by HUD. • The greatest need for supportive services is in the areas of Job training and employment services, housing search and housing counseling services, mental health services, financial assistance, and case management services.
To address these needs within the community the City will continue to fund the development and support of affordable housing, tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA), and supportive services through HUD funding available to the City, including annual allocations of CDBG and HOME and focus this new allocation of HOME-ARP funds towards the development of permanent supportive housing and affordable rental housing.
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Introduction
The City of Corona has been allocated $1,799,854 of HOME-American Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARP) funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
To receive the HOME-ARP allocation the City of Corona must develop a HOME-ARP Allocation Plan that will become a part of the City’s PY2021 HUD Annual Action Plan by substantial amendment. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan must include the following:
1. A summary of the consultation process and the results of consultation;
2. A summary of comments received through the public participation process and a summary of any comments or recommendations not accepted and the reason why;
3. A description of HOME-ARP qualifying populations within the jurisdiction;
4. An assessment of unmet needs of each qualifying population;
5. An assessment of gaps in housing and shelter inventory, homeless assistance and services, and homelessness prevention service delivery system;
6. A summary of planned use of HOME-ARP funds for eligible activities based on the unmet needs of the qualifying populations;
7. An estimate of the number of housing units for qualifying populations the City will produce or preserve with its HOME-ARP allocation;
8. A description of any preferences for individuals and families in a particular qualifying population or a segment of a qualifying population;
9. HOME-ARP Refinancing Guidelines; and
10.Certifications and SF-424, SF-424B, and SF-424D Forms.
The following entities are responsible for preparing the Allocation Plan and those responsible for administration of the HOME-ARP grant.
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
HOME Administrator City of Corona Community Services Department / Community Assistance Division
HOME-ARP Eligible Qualifying Populations and Activities HUD’s CPD Notice 21-10 Requirements for the Use of Funds in the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program establishes the requirements for funds appropriated under section 3205 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) to provide homelessness assistance and supportive services.
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The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) defines qualifying individuals or families, including Veterans, that are:
1. Homeless, as defined in section 103(a) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act;
2. At risk of homelessness, as defined in section 401 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act;
3. Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (as defined by HUD in 24 CFR 5.2003) or human trafficking (as outlined in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 as amended [22 USC 7102]); and
4. Part of other populations, where providing supportive services or assistance under section 212(a) of the National Affordable Housing Act 42 USC 12472(a) would:
a. Prevent a family’s homelessness;
b. Serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability.
HOME-ARP funds may be used to benefit qualifying populations through:
1. Tenant-based Rental Assistance (TBRA);
2. Development and support of affordable housing;
3. Provision of supportive services;
4. Acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter;
5. Nonprofit capacity building and operating assistance; and
6. Program planning and administration.
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Stakeholder Consultation and Public Participation
HUD requires each HOME-ARP Participating Jurisdiction to consult with agencies and service providers whose clientele include the HOME-ARP qualifying populations. Agencies that must, at a minimum, be consulted include the Continuum of Care serving the jurisdiction’s geographic area, homeless and domestic violence service providers, veterans’ groups, public housing agencies (PHAs), public agencies that address fair housing, civil rights, and the needs or persons with disabilities.
HUD also requires that each Participating Jurisdiction provide opportunities for the public to comment on the proposed Allocation Plan, including the amount of HOME-ARP funds that will be received and the range of activities that the City may undertake.
To ensure broad input into the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan from stakeholders and the public, the City engaged in consultation with stakeholders and the public, including a virtual consultation session, a survey of stakeholders, a 15-day public comment period, and a public hearing.
Stakeholder Consultation
The City of Corona consulted with representatives from multiple agencies, groups, and organizations involved in the development of affordable housing, addressing homelessness, and the provision of services to qualifying populations in preparing this HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
A virtual session was held March 29. 2022. Representatives from multiple agencies, groups, and organizations were invited via email to attend. Those unable to attend were invited to submit written comments via emails or schedule a phone call to share their thoughts.
The virtual consultation session included an overview of the HOME-ARP notice to inform attendees of the qualifying populations and eligible activities, an opportunity to ask clarifying questions, a request for input into needs and gaps, and priority populations and activities, and an overview of the Allocation Plan timeline and process.
A survey instrument was designed and available online and invited representatives from multiple agencies, groups, and organizations to rank the qualifying populations and eligible activities and services in order of perceived need, and the best approach for carrying out those activities for the community.
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Stakeholder Consultation – Organizations Consulted by Type and Method Table 2 – Organizations Consulted by Type and Methods
Organization Consulted Type of Organization Method of
Consultation
City of Corona Nonprofit, addresses needs of qualifying populations virtual session
Corona Norco United
Way
Nonprofit, addresses needs of qualifying
populations including domestic violence and
civil rights
survey
Fair Housing Council of
Riverside County, Inc.
Nonprofit, addresses needs of qualifying
populations, including fair housing survey
Housing & Workforce
Services Continuum of
Care
Nonprofit, addresses needs of qualifying
populations virtual session
Housing & Workforce
Solutions
Nonprofit, addresses needs of qualifying
populations survey
Housing Collaborative
in Coachella Valley
Nonprofit, addresses needs of qualifying
populations virtual session
Riverside County
Continuum of Care
Nonprofit, addresses needs of qualifying
populations, serving as CoC
virtual session
survey
Riverside County
Housing Authority
Nonprofit, addresses needs of qualifying
populations, serving as public housing
authority
virtual session
Riverside University
Health SystemBehavioral Health
Nonprofit, addresses needs of qualifying
populations including disabled, serves as CES
provider
virtual session
Veterans Administration
Loma Linda Medical
Center, Health Care for
Homeless Veterans
Program
Government, addresses needs of qualifying
populations including veterans survey
Summary of Feedback Received from Consulted Organizations Consultation revealed strong support for the following:
Development and support of affordable housing. Participants in the virtual session discussed the need for affordable housing, in particular permanent supportive housing. In the survey results, 100% of those responding felt there was a high need for additional affordable rental housing.
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Tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA). In conjunction with affordable housing, a few attendees mentioned the need to increase availability of the TBRA program and as a companion to the development of affordable housing. Among those responding to the survey, 75% believed there was a high need for more TBRA assistance.
Acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter. Participants agreed that there is a need for non-congregate shelter within the community but were reminded that there will soon be 40 shelter beds available in a City project that is near completion. There will also be additional TBRA assistance through that same shelter program.
Provision of supportive services. Many examples of supportive services were mentioned in the virtual session including fair housing, mental health services, credit repair services, housing counseling, substance abuse services, and eviction defense. Survey respondents were asked to rank what they believed is the current need for various services eligible under HOME-ARP. The activities with the most rankings for “high need” were Housing Search and childcare services (100%), mental health services, financial assistance, and case management (75%).
Table 3 – Rating of Current Need for Supportive Services Supportive Services High Need Moderate
Need Low Need No Need
Case management services 25% 75% 0% 0%
Child Care Assistance 0% 75% 25% 0%
Credit repair services 50% 50% 0% 0%
Education Services 25% 25% 50% 0%
Financial assistance costs 100% 0% 0% 0%
Food assistance 50% 25% 25% 0%
Housing search and
counseling services 75% 25% 0% 0%
Job training and employment
services 50% 50% 0% 0%
Landlord/tenant liaison
services 0% 75% 25% 0%
Legal services 50% 25% 25% 0%
Mediation services 0% 75% 25% 0%
Mental health services 75% 25% 0% 0%
Outpatient health services 50% 25% 25% 0%
Outreach services 50% 25% 25% 0%
Services for special
populations 50% 50% 0% 0%
Substance abuse treatment 25% 25% 50% 0%
Transportation assistance 75% 25% 0% 0%
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Nonprofit capacity building and operating assistance. In the survey, respondents were asked if they believed there was a need for Nonprofit capacity building and operating assistance.
Of the responses received, 100 % responded affirmatively that there was a need in the nonprofit sector for this assistance.
Public Participation
To provide opportunities for public participation, the City sent an email to all agencies and individuals on its email list notifying them of the opportunity to participate in the virtual consultation session held on March 29, 2022. In addition to attending the virtual consultation session, they were asked to complete an online survey regarding their views of the level of need for the eligible activities and qualifying populations as described by the CPD Notice 21-
10. Those unable to attend, or who had further comments after the virtual session were invited to email them directly to City staff.
A combined notice of public comment period and public hearing was published in the Sentinel Weekly News on April 13, 2022. The Sentinel Weekly News qualifies as a newspaper of general circulation.
To broaden public participation, members of the public who are on the City’s email list were also invited via email to attend the virtual consultation session held in the formulation of the Allocation Plan.
Public Comments and Recommendations Received
A summary of comments and recommendation received during the public comment period and at the public hearing will be included prior to the submission of this Allocation Plan to HUD.
Public Comments and Recommendations Not Accepted and Reasons Why A summary of comments and recommendations received but not accepted and the reasons why will be included prior to the submission of this Allocation Plan to HUD.
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Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis
The needs assessment and gap analysis must evaluate the size and demographic composition of HOME-ARP qualifying populations, and unmet needs of HOME-ARP qualifying populations. In addition, the needs assessment and gap analysis must identify any gaps within its current shelter and housing inventory, and service delivery system. This needs assessment and gap analysis focuses on the following:
1. Sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations;
2. Currently housed populations at risk of homelessness;
3. Other families requiring services or housing to prevent homelessness; and
4. Those at greatest risk of housing instability or unstable housing situations.
Housing Inventory Count
The annual Housing Inventory Count (HIC) provides useful context regarding the number and type of beds and units that are available for individuals and families experiencing on any given night. The following tables summarize beds and units available as of January 2021 in the City by bed type.
Emergency housing beds include emergency shelter and transitional housing; emergency shelter generally allows for short-term or nightly stays, while transitional housing generally allows for a stay up to 24 months. Both types of emergency housing may include supportive services designed to facilitate movement to independent living.
The 2021 HIC did not include details about housing available for subpopulations.
Table 4 – Emergency Housing Beds Available January 2021 Family Units Family Beds Adult-Only
Beds
Child-Only
Beds
Total YearRound Beds
Emergency
Shelter 40 0 0 0 40
Transitional
Housing 0 0 0 0 0
Total
Emergency
Housing Beds
40 0 0 0 40
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Rapid rehousing provides security and utility deposits and/or monthly rental and utility assistance for rental units that rent for less than the fair market rent. Assistance is generally provided for the shortest period of time necessary for a household to gain stable housing and can range from 3 to 24 months. Permanent supportive housing provides for an unlimited lease term; residents receive services necessary to promote continued housing stability.
Table 5 – Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Supportive Housing Available January 2021 Family Units Family Beds Adult-Only
Beds
Child-Only
Beds
Total YearRound Beds
Rapid
Rehousing 0 0 0 0 0
Permanent
Supportive
Housing
0 0 0 0 0
Total YearRound Beds 0 0 0 0 0
Size and Demographic Composition of Qualifying Populations Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there was no street count conducted in 2021 to identify unsheltered homeless populations. As with most cities and counties, Riverside County received HUD approval to not have a count in 2021 due to COVID. They also received approval to delay the 2022 count, and results will not be available until summer 2022. The January 2020 point-in-time (PIT) count of both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness is used for this analysis.
Sheltered Homeless Populations
The 2021 sheltered point-in-time count identified 24 people experiencing sheltered homelessness in the City on January 27, 2021. People are considered sheltered when they are residing in emergency shelter or transitional housing, but not when they are receiving rapid rehousing assistance or residing in permanent supportive housing. Among individuals experiencing sheltered homelessness:
• 24 (100%) were in emergency housing using motel vouchers within the City Demographics or family status were not reported.
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Unsheltered Homeless Populations
The 2020 unsheltered point-in-time count identified 109 people experiencing unsheltered homelessness on January 22, 2020. Of those counted, 64 were interviewed. Among those individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness:
• 24 (37%) were on the street
• 18 (28%) were in an encampment
• 8 (12%) were in a park
• 4 (6%) were in a vehicle
• 4 (6%) were in an abandoned building
• 1 (1%) was under a bridge
• 1 (1%) was on a bus
• 4 (6%) were in a situation described as “other”
In addition:
• 6 (9%) were victims of domestic violence
• 10 (16%) were veterans
• 9 (14%) were over the age of 60
• 10 (16%) were chronically homeless
• 27 (42%) were newly homeless
At-risk of Homelessness
Households at risk of homelessness are those with incomes at or below 30% AMI that lack sufficient resources or support networks to prevent homelessness, and • Have moved more than two times due to economic reasons in the past 60 days, or • Are doubled up with another household due to economic hardship, or • Will be evicted within 21 days, or
• Live in a hotel or motel without financial assistance from a nonprofit or government entity, or
• Live in an efficiency apartment and are overcrowded, or • Are exiting a publicly-funded institution or system of care The CHAS 2014-2018 Data Table 10 indicates that there are approximately 2,140 renter households with incomes at or below 30% AMI that are at risk of homelessness in the City.
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Fleeing or Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking or Human Trafficking
The State of California Department of Justice maintains statistics on domestic violence statewide by jurisdiction. In 2020, the local law enforcement agencies responded to a total of 105 calls related to domestic violence. Of these calls:
• 87 of these domestic incidents did not involve a weapon • 18 calls involved a weapon
o 4 domestic incidents involved a firearm
o 3 domestic incidents involved a knife or cutting instruments o 7 domestic incidents involved other dangerous weapons o 4 domestic incidents involved personal weapons (i.e. feet or hands, etc.) Therefore, if each one of these calls represented a household with member(s) who required housing assistance, it can be estimated that there were up to 105 households in 2020 who were in need of some form of housing assistance. The form of housing assistance required may vary depending on the specific circumstances of each case.
Other Populations
Other populations, as defined by HOME-ARP, include those who:
1. Are currently housed and at risk of repeat homelessness;
2. Have incomes at or below 30% AMI and are experiencing severe housing cost burden; and
3. Otherwise meet the definition of at risk of homelessness and have incomes of more than 30% and at or below 50%
Other Populations: At greatest risk of housing instability – Households with incomes <30% AMI and experiencing severe housing cost burden The 2014-2019 HUD CHAS data indicates there are 2,400 renter households with an annual income at or below 30% AMI with a cost burden that are at greatest risk of housing instability.
These renter households include:
• Two-person households, one or both of whom are age 62 or older: 4 • Small families with 2-4 non-elderly people: 10
• Large families with 5 or more people: 0
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• People living alone or with non-relatives who are age 62 or older: 85 • People living alone or with non-relatives, none of whom are age 62 or older: 4 Other Populations: At greatest risk of housing instability – Households with incomes 30-50% AMI that meet HUD’s §91.5 definition of at risk of homelessness
Households in this category are those with incomes at more than 30% and at or below 50% AMI that lack sufficient resources or support networks to prevent homelessness, and • Have moved more than two times due to economic reasons in the past 60 days, or • Are doubled up with another household due to economic hardship, or • Will be evicted within 21 days, or
• Live in a hotel or motel without financial assistance from a nonprofit or government entity, or
• Live in an efficiency apartment and are overcrowded, or • Are exiting a publicly-funded institution or system of care HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) 2014-2018 Data Table 10 provides information on households that include more than one family, household income level and overcrowding. The CHAS data indicates that there are approximately 3,290 households with incomes more than 30% and at or below 50% AMI that are at risk of homelessness in the City because of at least one of the housing problems as defined by HUD. In addition, 75 are living in households with more than one family.
Unmet Housing Needs of Qualifying Populations
The greatest unmet housing need of qualifying populations is the availability of affordable rental housing. As the table below shows, less than 3% of the more than 17,000 rental units in the City are available to households with incomes at or below 50% AMI. The level of need for affordable rental units for households with incomes at or below 50% AMI is more than three and a half times the available units, according to HUD CHAS data for 2014-2018.
Table 6 – Housing Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis
Available
Units
Level of
Need
HH with at
least 1 Housing
Problem
GAP
(units-level of
need)
Total Rental Units 17,605
<=30% AMI 275 2400 1,380 (2,125)
>30% to <=50%
AMI
210 2,425 1,180 (2,215)
Total <=50% AMI 485 4,825 2,560 (4,340)
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Unmet Service Needs of Qualifying Populations
Based on consultation with service providers in the City, the greatest unmet service needs of qualifying populations, including sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations, currently housed populations at risk of homelessness, other families requiring services or assistance to prevent homelessness, and those at greatest risk of housing instability or in unstable housing situations are:
• Housing search and housing counseling services
• Mental health services
• Financial assistance
• Case management services
Additional unmet service needs of qualifying populations, including sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations, currently housed populations at risk of homelessness, other families requiring services or assistance to prevent homelessness, and those at greatest risk of housing instability or in unstable housing situations include the following as described in HUD CPD Notice 2010-10, as may be amended:
• Education services
• Childcare assistance
• Food assistance
• Legal services
• Outpatient health services
• Substance abuse treatment
• Transportation assistance
• Mediation services
• Credit repair services
• Landlord/tenant liaison services
• Services for special populations
Current Resources Available to Assist Qualifying Populations Current available resources include:
1. Congregate beds and non-congregate shelter units;
2. Supportive services;
3. Tenant-base rental assistance; and
4. Affordable and permanent supportive housing
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Current Resources: Congregate Beds and Non-congregate Shelter Units In January 2021, there were 10 congregate beds and 30 units in the hotel voucher program, considered by the county to be emergency shelter beds. Congregate beds include emergency, safe haven, and transitional housing beds and units. Non-congregate shelter includes permanent supportive housing and rapid re-housing.
Current Resources: Supportive Services
The City funded agencies and programs with its CDBG allocation in PY2021-22 that served the disabled, children, homeless, and supported fair housing. Other agencies serving City residents include agencies and programs providing food assistance, behavioral health, domestic violence victims, homeless outreach, and case management services.
Current Resources: Tenant-based Rental Assistance
For PY21-22 the City funded one agency using HOME funds to provide tenant-based rental assistance to 20 households income at or below 60% AMI.
Current Resources: Affordable and Permanent Supportive Rental Housing The City has a matrix of apartment complexes in the City with affordable housing units. There are 1,372 units on the list, of which 708 are for seniors.
The City has 12 permanent supportive housing units that will be operational this year. The City is also working with the county and the state on a HomeKey project that will convert a local hotel into 53 units of permanent supportive housing that will be ready to lease in the fall of this year.
Shelter, Housing and Service Delivery System Gaps
Shelter Gap
There is an estimated need for 109 additional shelter beds based on the 2020 PIT count. The PIT count found that there were 20 persons in emergency shelter in the City but 109 unsheltered persons in a variety of situations, including on the street, in in encampments, parks or vehicles.
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Tenant-based Rental Assistance Gap
There is an estimated gap of 3,490 tenant-based rental assistance vouchers for households with income less than 50% AMI and paying more than 50% of household income for rent, including utilities.
The number of tenant-based rental assistance vouchers was calculated using HUD CHAS data Table 7 and is equal to the number of renter households with income at or below 50% AMI and paying more than 50% of household income for rent, including utilities.
Table 7 – Tenant-based Rental Assistance Gap
Tenant-based Rental Assistance Gap
Renter Households with Income at or below 50% AMI paying more than 50% of income for rent, including utilities
3,510
TBRA vouchers available 20
TBRA gap 3,490
Affordable and Permanent Supportive Rental Housing Gap
There is an estimated gap of 3,510 rental units affordable to renter households with income at or below 30% AMI and an estimated gap of 2,480 rental units affordable to renter households with income above 30% and up to 50% AMI.
The number of Affordable Rental Units was calculated using HUD CHAS Data Table 7 and is equal to the number of renter households in the income category paying more than 50% of household income for rent, including utilities.
Table 8 – Affordable Rental Unit Gap
Affordable Rental Unit Gap
Renter Households with Income at or below 30% AMI paying more than 50% of income for rent, including utilities
1,815
Renter Households with Income 30% to 50% AMI paying more than 50% of income for rent, including utilities
1,695
Total Affordable Rental Unit Need 3,510
Permanent supportive rental housing is a subset of the affordable rental housing gap, primarily for households with income at or below 30% AMI. In addition to affordable rent, permanent supportive housing provides an array of services necessary to help people with CITY OF CORONA - 16 - HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN
disabilities and/or experiencing chronic homelessness to retain housing stability. There is an estimated gap of 500 permanent supportive housing units in the City.
The number of Permanent Supportive Rental Housing Units needed was calculated by multiplying the current population of the City, according to the California Census 2020, by the per capita need (.003182) as calculated by the Corporation for Supportive Housing.
Table 9 – Permanent Supportive Housing Gap
Permanent Supportive Housing Gap
Population of Corona Census 2020 157,136
Corporation for Supportive Housing per capita estimate of permanent supportive housing need
.003183
Total Permanent Supportive Housing Gap 500
Service Delivery System Gaps
To identify gaps in the service delivery system, the City relied on its consultation with stakeholders and experience working with the organizations working in the City. The stakeholders believe that the most critical service gaps are in the areas of housing search and housing counseling services, mental health services, financial assistance, and case management services. The stakeholders also believed there was a need for assistance with general administrative costs and building capacity among the service providers serving the City’s qualifying populations.
Characteristics of Housing Associated with Increased Risk of Homelessness for Other Populations
For other populations, severe housing cost burden, or paying more than 50% of household income for rent and utilities is the primary characteristic of housing associated with the risk of homelessness in the City. The HUD CHAS Data Table 7 indicates there are 3,510 household at or below 50% AMI who are spending more than 50% of the household income on rent and utilities.
Priority Needs for Qualifying Populations
The Priority needs for qualifying populations are:
• Affordable rental housing
• Tenant-based rental assistance
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• Non-congregate shelter
• Supportive services including:
o Housing search and housing counseling services
o Mental health services
o Financial assistance
o Case management services
HOME-ARP Activities
The City solicited applications from developers, service providers, and/or nonprofits to develop permanent supportive housing. A Request For Qualifications and Proposals (RFP) was published on October 17, 2020. The RFP was sent to 79 southern California developers and the Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing Organization (SCANPH). The RFP was posted on the City’s website and SCANPH advertised the RFP in their monthly newsletter, which is distributed to 5,000 subscribers. The RFP was open for 60 days. At the end of the closing period on December 17, 2020, the city received six proposals. A panel reviewed the proposals and scored them based on project design, affordability, developer experience and their development design. The panel provided supplemental questions and interviewed the top two developers on April 26, 2021. The interviews were done by the same review panel that reviewed the proposals. The interviews were scored using the same scoring criteria that was used on the proposals. A developer has been selected and the City has been working to secure the necessary funding for the project and negotiate the developer agreement.
Uses of HOME-ARP Funding
Table 10 – Uses of HOME-ARP Funding
Activity Funding Amount Percent of
Allocation
Statutory
Limit
Non-congregate Shelter
Affordable Rental Housing $1,529,875 85%
Tenant-based Rental Assistance
Supportive Services
Nonprofit Operating Assistance 5%
Nonprofit Capacity Building 5%
Administration and Planning $269,979 15% 15%
Total HOME-ARP Allocation $1,799,854
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Rationale for Uses of HOME-ARP Funding
There is need for additional projects, programs and services in all the eligible activity areas and serving the qualifying populations as evidenced by the consultation process and the needs assessment and gap analysis undertaken in the preparation of this allocation plan.
The City is currently completing the rehabilitation of an Emergency Shelter / Navigation Center and expects it to be operational in 2022. The shelter will have 40 low barrier emergency shelter beds operating 24/7. There will be an on-site clinic providing medical, dental and behavioral health services. Other services available on-site, provided by either the City or by other partners, will include workforce development, life skills training, veterans services, housing navigation, credit counseling, and other crisis stabilization services. In addition, a TBRA program will be operated in the center to provide shelter residents with a pathway to permanent housing. The navigation center and the TBRA program will both serve shelter residents and as well as Corona residents.
Given the projects in the pipeline and nearing completion, the City has determined that the highest and best use of this allocation, for the greatest impact in the lives of individuals and families, is to allocate the funds to an affordable and permanent supportive housing project that has been in the planning stages for several years. The City has assembled land for the project and has informally discussed the structure to be built. A highly qualified developer has been identified through an RFP process to develop the project. The project is anticipated to offer at least 25 permanent supportive housing units available to households at or below 30% AMI and at least 109 affordable housing units available to households ranging from at or below 30% AMI to at or below 70% AMI.
This allocation of HOME-ARP funds will be used for the construction of the portion of the project.
HOME-ARP Housing Production Goals
The City will produce an estimated 134 permanent supportive housing and affordable housing units with HOME-ARP funds. The units will be available in a range of incomes levels ranging from at or below 30% AMI to at or below 70% AMI.
Preferences
The City of Corona will not provide preferences to any population or subpopulation.
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HOME-ARP Refinancing Guidelines
The City of Corona does not plan to use HOME-ARP funds for refinancing of properties that may be rehabilitated with HOME-ARP funds. Therefore, refinancing guidelines pursuant to 24 CFR 92.206(b) are not applicable to this HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
APPENDIX A
Citizen Participation
Summary of Citizen Participation Comments
April 19 - May 4, 2022 Allocation Plan Public Review and Comment Period A summary of comments and recommendation received during the public comment period will be included prior to the submission of this Allocation Plan to HUD.
Public Hearing before City Council on May 4, 2022
A summary of comments and recommendation received during at the public hearing will be included prior to the submission of this Allocation Plan to HUD.
CITY OF CORONA
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND REVIEW
DRAFT HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Corona, California, will conduct a public hearing in the Council Chamber, at City Hall, 400 South Vicentia Avenue, in said City of Corona, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., or thereafter, to consider the draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City to prepare this document to receive the HOME Investment Partnerships Program-American Rescue Plan (HOMEARP) allocation.
The Allocation Plan establishes the programs and activities to be undertaken using HOME-ARP funds beginning July 1, 2022, and ending September 30, 2030. The City anticipates receiving $1,799,854 in HOME-ARP funds for the program period.
A copy of the draft Allocation Plan will be available for public review on the City website at www.CoronaCA.gov/cdbg starting Monday, April 18, 2022. The draft Allocation Plan will also be available during business hours starting Monday, April 18, 2022 at the City’s Community Services Department and the City Clerk’s Office located at 400 S. Vicentia Avenue, Corona. The draft Allocation Plan may also be reviewed at the Corona Public Library, Reference Desk, located at 650 S. Main Street, Corona. Hours and accessibility to these facilities is subject to change based on restrictions imposed because of COVID19. All written comments concerning these documents must be received by the end of the public review and comment period on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Written comments should be submitted to the City Clerk at the address below.
The public is invited to attend the public hearing and comment on the draft Allocation Plan. Please check the meeting agenda for May 4, 2022 for any important updates concerning how to participate in the public hearing. City Council agendas may be accessed at: https://corona.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Due to time constraints and the number of persons wishing to give oral testimony, each speaker will be limited to three minutes at the public hearing. You may wish to make your comments in writing and submit them to the City Clerk for inclusion into the public record. If you challenge any portion of the draft documents in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered at, or prior to the public hearing. Any person unable to attend the public hearing may submit written comments to the City Clerk, 400 S. Vicentia, Corona, CA 92882. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Frank Perez, CDBG Program Consultant by email at [email protected].
It is the objective of the City of Corona to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendment Act of 2008, the Fair Housing Act, and the Architectural Barriers Act in all respects. If you require public documents in an accessible format, the City will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. If you require a disability-related accommodation to attend or participate in a hearing or meeting, including auxiliary aids, or translation services are required for persons who do not speak English, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by May 2, 2022 at (951) 736-2201. Requests received after this date may not be accommodated.
Sylvia Edwards - City Clerk
Published: April 13, 2022, Sentinel Weekly News
CIUDAD DE CORONA
OFICINA DEL SECRETARIO MUNICIPAL
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA Y REVISIÓN PÚBLICA
BORRADOR DEL PLAN DE ASIGNACIÓN DE FONDOS DE HOME-ARP
POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA AL PÚBLICO que el Concejo Municipal del Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Corona, California, celebrará una audiencia pública en la Cámara del Concejo del Ayuntamiento, 400 South Vicentia Avenue, en dicha Ciudad de Corona, miércoles, 4 de mayo de 2022 a las 6:30 P.M., o posteriormente, para considerar el borrador del Plan de Asignación de Fondos de HOME-ARP. El Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés) requiere que el Ayuntamiento de la ciudad prepare este documento para fin de recibir una asignación de fondos de Asociación para Inversiones en Vivienda HOME- Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (HOME-ARP, por sus siglas en inglés).
El Plan de Asignación de Fondos establece los programas y actividades a realizar utilizando fondos de HOME-ARP iniciando en julio 1, 2022 y finalizando en junio 30, 2023. El Ayuntamiento anticipa recibir $1,799,854 de fondos de HOME-ARP para el período del programa.
Una copia del borrador del Plan de Asignación de Fondos estará disponible para revisión pública en el sitio web del Ayuntamiento en www.CoronaCA.gov/cdbg comenzando el lunes, 18 de abril de 2022. El Plan de Asignación de Fondos estará accesible durante las horas de oficina comenzando el lunes, 18 de abril de 2022 en el Departamento de Servicios Comunitarios y en la Oficina del Secretario Municipal del Ayuntamiento ubicado en 400 S. Vicentia Avenue, Corona.
El borrador del Plan de Asignación de Fondos también pueden ser revisado en la Biblioteca Pública de Corona, Mostrador de Referencia, ubicado en 650 S. Main Street, Corona. Horarios y accesibilidad a estos establecimientos están sujetos a cambios en base a las restricciones impuestas debido al COVID-19. Todos los comentarios escritos relativos a este documento deben ser recibidos al final del período de revisión y comentarios públicos el miércoles, 4 de mayo de 2022 a las 5:00 P.M. Los comentarios escritos deben ser enviados al Secretario Municipal a la dirección indicada en la siguiente sección.
El público está cordialmente invitado a asistir a la audiencia pública y comentar sobre el borrador del Plan de Asignación de Fondos. Por favor verifique la agenda de la junta para el 4 de mayo de 2022 para cualquier actualización importante relativos a como participar en la audiencia pública. Se pueden acceder a las agendas del Concejo Municipal en el siguiente sitio web:
https://corona.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Debido a limitaciones de tiempo y al número de personas que desean dar testimonio oral, cada expositor estará limitado a tres minutos en la audiencia pública. Es posible que desee hacer sus comentarios por escrito y enviarlos al Secretario Municipal del Ayuntamiento para su inclusión en el registro público. Si impugna cualquier parte de los borradores en la corte, será limitado a plantear solo aquellos asuntos que usted u otra persona plantearon en la audiencia pública descrita en este aviso, o en la correspondencia escrita entregada en o antes de la audiencia pública. Cualquier persona que no pueda asistir a la audiencia pública puede presentar comentarios por escrito al Secretario Municipal, 400 S. Vicentia, Corona, CA 92882. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este aviso, comuníquese con Frank Perez, Consultante del Programa CDBG, por correo electrónico a [email protected] .
El Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Corona tiene como objetivo cumplir en todo con respecto a la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, tal y como se enmendó, la Ley de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA) de 1990 y la Ley de Enmienda a ADA de 2008, la Ley de Vivienda Justa, y la Ley de Barreras Arquitectónicas, en todos los aspectos. Si usted necesita documentos públicos en un formato accesible, el Ayuntamiento hará lo posible dentro de lo razonable para dar cabida a su petición. Si usted requiere acomodo especial debido a alguna discapacidad para asistir o participar en una audiencia o junta, incluyendo recursos auxiliares, o se requieren servicios de traducción para personas que no hablan inglés, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal antes del 2 de mayo de 2022 al (951) 736- 2201. Las peticiones recibidas después de dicha fecha no se podrán tomar en consideración.
Sylvia Edwards – Secretario Municipal
Publicado: Abril 13, 2022; Sentinel Weekly News
APPENDIX B
SF-424 Grant Applications,
SF-424D Assurances, and
Allocation Plan Certifications
(To be inserted prior to submission to HUD)