May 2026
Annual Action Plan
Program Year 2026 - 2027
Cover Photo
Concrete finishers remove wooden forms and use hand tools to smooth recentlypoured concrete to create an accessible sidewalk curb ramp in Corona, California.
This photograph of public infrastructure improvements is an example of the investment of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to create an accessible path of travel and a more suitable living environment for residents. The City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants including CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs includes a strategic plan goal for the improvement of community facilities and infrastructure.
Photo Credit: City of Corona Public Works, 2026.
CORONA CITY COUNCIL
Jacque Casillas
Mayor – District 1
Wes Speake
Vice Mayor – District 5
Tom Richins
Council Member – District 3
Tony Daddario
Council Member – District 2
Jim Steiner
Council Member – District 4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AP-05 Executive Summary 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)............................................. 1 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) ............................................ 10 AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)...................................................... 11 AP-12 Citizen Participation.......................................................................................... 26 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)............................................................... 28 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives .......................................................................... 32 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) .......................................................................................... 35 AP-38 Project Summary.............................................................................................. 36 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ................................................................ 40 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)............................................................................... 42 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)............................. 43 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)....................................................... 46 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)................................................................................. 48 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) ......................................... 52 Action Plan Appendices
Citizen Participation and Consultation........................................................Appendix A Grantee Unique Appendices........................................................................Appendix B Grantee SF-424s and Action Plan Certifications.........................................Appendix C City of Corona 2026 Action Plan ii
VERSION HISTORY
No. Summary of Changes
1 Draft for Public Comment: 4/3/26 Submitted to HUD: TBD Conducted Public Hearing: 5/6/26 Approved by HUD:
Original Annual Action Plan
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AP-05 Executive Summary 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
Introduction
The City of Corona has prepared the 2026-2027 Action Plan as required to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This is the second Annual Action Plan during the current five-year Consolidated Plan period of 2025-2029. The Consolidated Plan established four core strategies designed to address homelessness and housing insecurity, provide services to those who need it most, and invest in essential community facilities and infrastructure. Use of CDBG and HOME resources to address these core strategies aligns with HUD’s national strategy to provide decent housing opportunities, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities—particularly for low- and moderate-income people.
The Consolidated Plan strategies were determined based on a needs assessment and a market analysis for the community. The Needs Assessment incorporated the most recent available national datasets provided by HUD from the 2016-2020 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates and the 2018-2022 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, in addition to local data. The Strategic Plan within the Consolidated Plan outlined the areas and population segments with the greatest level of need for a particular program or activity and intends to invest grant resources in high leverage opportunities where data suggests that the City will be able to maximize the impact of every dollar.
The Strategic Plan identified the City’s priority needs, including the rationale for establishing allocation priorities and specific measurable goals consistent with the core four strategies to address homelessness and housing insecurity, provide services to those who need it most, and invest in essential community facilities and infrastructure.
Investment of CDBG and HOME funds in specific activities included within the 2026- 2027 Action Plan is guided by the strategies and the specific measurable goals established within the Strategic Plan. Each year, the City Council determines the activities to receive CDBG and HOME funding based on city needs in the context of the adopted Consolidated Plan Strategic Plan.
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 created the CDBG Program.
The primary objective of the CDBG program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderateincome. The CDBG regulations require that each activity address one of the following national objectives:
• Benefit low- and moderate-income persons;
• Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; or • Meeting other community development needs having a particular urgency.
Each year, the City certifies with the submission of its Annual Action Plan that it has given maximum feasible priority to activities which meet the first and second objectives above. Additionally, the City certifies that no less than 70 percent of the CDBG funds received, over a three-year certification period, will benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program
The Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act created the HOME program to give states and local governments a flexible funding source to use – often in partnership with local nonprofit groups – to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. HOME is a federal block grant to local governments with the sole purpose of creating affordable housing opportunities for low-income households.
Anticipated Funding Allocations from HUD
As of April 3, 2026, HUD announced the final formula grant allocations of CDBG and HOME funds the City will receive for the 2026-2027 Program Year. Therefore, to facilitate the citizen participation process, ensure timely adoption and submission of the Action Plan, and preserve the ability of the City of Corona to start its 2026- 2027 Program Year on July 1, 2026, the project and activity funding levels reflected in this Action Plan are based on the following expected 2026-2027 HUD grant City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 3
allocation levels of $1,134,594 for CDBG funds and $413,756.17 for HOME funds.
This Action Plan allocates $1,898,350.17 of total funding.
Funding Adjustment to Projects/Activities Should HUD Modify Allocation The City Council will authorize the City Manager or his designee to proportionately increase or decrease the project and activity funding allocations of the Annual Action Plan to conform with the final allocation amounts announced by HUD, prior year CDBG and HOME resources, and all statutory caps including those for administration and public services. The final Action Plan containing the final funding allocations to projects and activities will be posted at:
www.CoronaCA.gov/cdbg.
2026-2027 Resources
For the 2026-2027 program year, the City expects to receive $1,134,594 of CDBG funds and $413,756.17 of HOME funds from HUD. Additionally, the City will use $350,000 of prior year(s) unspent HOME Administration funds for eligible HOME activities. The total CDBG budget allocated to activities is $1,134,594 and the total HOME budget allocated to activities is $763,756.17.
2026-2027 CDBG Activities
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Bigs with Badges Mentoring Program $33,505 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: Fair Housing $36,169 Starting Over, Inc.: Path to SEED $33,505
Inspire Life Skills Training: Inspiring Hope, Corona $33,505 Voices for Children: Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program $33,505 City of Corona: Code Enforcement $100,000
City of Corona: ADA Compliance $637,487
CDBG Program Planning and Administration $226,918
Total $1,134,594
2026-2027 HOME Activities
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance $660,317.14
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) $62,063.42 HOME Program Planning and Administration $41,375.61
Total $763,756.17
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Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan The priority needs and goals identified in the Consolidated Plan needs assessment were identified based on analysis of information including the results of the City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan survey and housing and community development data elements required by HUD in the online Consolidated Plan system (the eCon Planning Suite) from the ACS and CHAS. Additional sources of information used to identify needs and establish priorities were obtained through consultation with local nonprofit agencies involved in the development of affordable housing and the delivery of public services to low- and moderate-income residents and persons with special needs throughout the community.
In consideration of community input and available data, the six priority needs listed below were established as part of this Plan:
• Prevent and eliminate homelessness
• Increase the supply of affordable housing
• Preserve the supply of affordable housing
• Ensure equal access to housing opportunities
• Provide public services for low-income residents and residents with special needs
• Improve community facilities and infrastructure
Consistent with HUD’s national goals for the CDBG and HOME programs to provide decent housing opportunities, maintain a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, the priority needs listed above will be addressed over the next five years through the implementation of CDBG and HOME funded activities aligned with the Consolidated Plan’s Strategic Plan goals shown in Table 1.
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Table 1 - Strategic Plan Summary
Strategic Plan Goal Category Need(s) Addressed Five-Year Outcome Indicator
1. Affordable
Housing
-Affordable
Housing
-Homelessness
Prevent and eliminate
homelessness
Increase the supply of
affordable housing
Preserve the supply
of affordable housing
Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance: 125
Households Assisted
Rental Housing
Constructed: 140
Housing Units
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 30
Housing Units
Housing Code
Enforcement: 375
Housing Unit Cases
Resolved
2. Public Services -Non-Housing
Community
Development
-Homelessness
Prevent and eliminate
homelessness
Ensure equal access
to housing
opportunities
Provide public
services for lowincome residents and
residents with special
needs
9,500 People
3. Community
Facilities &
Infrastructure
-Non-Housing
Community
Development
-Homelessness
Prevent and eliminate
homelessness
Improve community
facilities and
infrastructure
81,935 People
4. Planning and
Administration
Community
Development
All N/A
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Evaluation of past performance
The prior investment of HUD resources during the previous Consolidated Plan period from 2020-2024 resulted in measurable accomplishments that contributed to positive outcomes for Corona residents. Together with other federal, state, and local investments, HUD resources allowed the City and its partners to:
• Construct new affordable rental housing units
• Rehabilitate and preserve ownership housing units
• Provide fair housing and landlord-tenant mediation services • Provide public services to low- and moderate-income residents • Provide public services to residents with special needs • Provide housing code enforcement services to ensure housing quality and safety
• Provide graffiti removal throughout low- and moderate-income neighborhoods
• Assist microenterprise business owners with business plans and technical support
• Improve sidewalks and other neighborhood infrastructure to create a more suitable living environment
Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The Consolidated Plan regulations at 24 CFR Part 91 provide the citizen participation and consultation requirements for the development of the Consolidated Plan. Chief among those requirements is the need to consult with the Continuum of Care (CoC) to address homelessness, Public Housing Authorities (PHA), business leaders, civic leaders and public or private agencies that address housing, health, social service, victim services, employment, or education needs of low-income individuals and families, homeless individuals and families, youth and/or other persons with special needs. Information supplied by these community stakeholders, together with the data supplied by HUD resulted in a well-informed planning document that reflects the housing, community and economic development needs and priorities for the City of Corona.
In the development of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, the City of Corona solicited feedback from residents through surveys, community meetings, and public hearings. The City consulted with numerous stakeholders in the private, nonprofit, City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 7
and public sectors to gather data and information necessary to make informed choices about high priority needs and Consolidated Plan goals. Extensive efforts were made to encourage participation by low- and moderate-income persons, particularly those living in blighted areas and in areas where HUD funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. The City also made efforts to encourage the participation of minorities and non-English speaking persons in accordance with its Limited English Proficiency Plan, as well as persons with disabilities. The consultation process included representatives of the CoC, PHA, and other specified groups who completed surveys, provided local data, and assisted the City to ensure practical coordination of strategies to maximize impact and to avoid duplication of effort.
The City’s Notice of Funding Availability Process conducted as part of the first year Action Plan for 2025-2026 secured public service providers for the balance of the Consolidated Plan period to address the Public Services strategy of the Consolidated Plan.
The City made the draft 2026-2027 Action Plan available for public review for a period of 30 days and conducted a public hearing before the City Council on May 6, 2026, to receive public comments. Written comments were also accepted during the public review and comment period that ran from April 3, 2026, to May 6, 2026.
Summary of public comments
Refer to Appendix A for a summary of public comments received during the citizen participation process for the 2026-2027 Action Plan.
Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments and views received by the City in the development of the Action Plan were accepted and considered in the identification and selection of activities to address Consolidated Plan goals.
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Summary
The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan identified four core strategies to address homelessness and housing insecurity, provide services to those who need it most, and invest in essential public facilities and infrastructure. The 2026-2027 Action Plan is the second of five Action Plans to address these strategies through the investment of CDBG and HOME funds.
Affordable Housing: Evaluation of data and input from the community participation process made it clear that affordable housing and, by extension, addressing homelessness, is the highest priority of the Consolidated Plan.
Under the affordable housing strategy, the City and its partners can rapidly house homeless individuals and families ready to become housed or prevent individuals and families who are currently housed but severely cost burdened from becoming homeless by implementing a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program. The City and its partners are able to address housing affordability through the acquisition, rehabilitation, or construction of rental housing units for extremely-low income individuals and families at-risk of homelessness, including the development of permanent supportive housing opportunities that include wrap-around services to help individuals with a history of chronic homelessness to remain stably housed. The Consolidated Plan identifies ways to improve housing quality for renters and owners by implementing the Code Enforcement program and preserving housing that is already affordable to its occupants by implementing the Residential Rehabilitation Program.
Public Services: Under the category of public services, the City will continue to affirmatively further fair housing choice and is implementing a new fouryear CDBG Public Service Grants Notice of Funding Availability focused on the housing and public service goals of the Consolidated Plan for program years 2025-2029, which include areas rated as high priorities according to surveys, community meetings, and consultation with stakeholders and experts such as youth and senior services, transportation, substance abuse services, employment training, child care, health and community services, services for domestic violence victims, services for homeless persons including emergency shelter operations, and services for persons with City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 9
special needs including persons with disabilities, domestic violence, reentry, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS.
Community Facilities: In response to input from residents and stakeholders alike, the City may invest in community facilities to ensure that the City can proactively address street homelessness as it occurs. Investing in an emergency shelter facility is one way to begin addressing this issue by providing a venue to assess and assist literally homeless individuals and families. Residents and stakeholders also voiced strong support during the community participation process for initiatives aimed at revitalizing existing community facilities and exploring options for new community facilities.
Infrastructure: Residents and stakeholders alike indicated a need for investment in improved infrastructure in the City’s oldest neighborhoods.
Infrastructure includes parks, alleyways, streets, sidewalks, and accessibility improvements, but infrastructure also includes public improvements in support of affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization.
CDBG and HOME funds alone are not sufficient to fully address each of these strategies. However, strategic deployment of these grant funds to leverage other funding sources can create a multiplier-effect. Additionally, partnering with local nonprofits, developers, and other public agencies to leverage their capacity and funding is another way to maximize the impact of CDBG and HOME investments to benefit Corona residents and make a difference.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)
The following entities are responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Table 2 – Responsible Agencies
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator City of Corona City Manager’s Office, Housing & Homeless Solutions Division
HOME Administrator City of Corona City Manager’s Office, Housing & Homeless Solutions Division
Narrative
The 2026-2027 Action Plan was prepared by LDM Associates, Inc. under contract to the City of Corona. The Housing & Homeless Solutions Division of the City Manager’s Office is the lead agency responsible for the administration of the CDBG and HOME programs.
In the implementation of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and each of the five Annual Action Plans, the Housing & Homeless Solutions Division of the City Manager’s Office shall be responsible for all grants planning, management, and monitoring duties necessary to comply with HUD regulations and City policy.
Public Contact Information
City Manager’s Office, Housing & Homeless Solutions Division Attn: Frank Perez, CDBG Consultant
400 South Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
www.CoronaCA.gov/cdbg
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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
Introduction
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 children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, and homeless persons.
To facilitate this consultation, the City solicited feedback through the following methods:
• Surveys of residents (web-based and paper-surveys)
• Individual stakeholder consultations
• Community meetings
• Public hearings
• Receipt of written comments
To gather the greatest breadth and depth of information, the City consulted with a wide variety of agencies, groups and organizations concerning the housing, community, and economic development needs of the community. Each of the agencies, groups or organizations consulted is represented below. The input received from these consultation partners helped establish and inform the objectives and goals described in the Consolidated Plan - Strategic Plan section.
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(I)).
The City recognizes the importance of careful coordination and alignment among service providers to maximize the effectiveness of programs serving Corona residents. As a result, during the development of its Consolidated Plan, the City consulted closely with organizations that provide housing and homelessness services and each of Corona’s City departments to gather information and perspectives. Outreach efforts included surveys including specific questions associated with coordination, invitations to community meetings and follow-up inperson interviews where appropriate.
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The City further recognizes the importance of continued coordination and alignment with these organizations and agencies. The City will strengthen relationships and alignment among these organizations in the implementation of CDBG and HOME funded activities and through technical assistance provided to subrecipients of CDBG and HOME funds.
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 of Corona actively participates in the Riverside County Continuum of Care (CoC) to align local homeless services with regional strategies, aiming to prevent and end homelessness. The City of Corona Homeless Solutions Manager is the Chair of the Riverside County Continuum of Care. Accordingly, the City of Corona plays a key role in the development of policies and programs that address the needs of the homeless throughout the region. In addition, the City’s Homeless Strategic Plan was developed in close collaboration with the Continuum of Care and multiple County Agencies that provide regional services and funding to prevent and end homelessness. Further, the City’s Homeless Strategic Plan calls for the development of a local, comprehensive system of services.
The Plan also contains goals and implementing strategies that will result in the development of new services, emergency shelter, and permanent housing for the homeless. In addition, there are goals and strategies to connect to existing programs that serve the homeless. Through this two-pronged method, the City has developed a dynamic and responsive approach to address the needs of transitionally and chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, unaccompanied youth, persons who are at risk of homelessness, and other homeless sub-populations such as victims of domestic violence, persons with physical disabilities, persons living with mental illness and/or substance abuse and persons chronic health issues.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS
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The City of Corona Homeless Solutions Manager is the Chair of the Riverside County Continuum of Care. Accordingly, the City of Corona plays a key role in the development of funding policies, performance standards and processes to evaluate outcomes for ESG, CESH, HHAP, CoC, and other funds administered through the Riverside Continuum of Care. As part of this process, the City is also very involved developing policies and procedures that govern the administration of the regional HMIS and CES Systems.
To provide some background, at every Continuum of Care meeting, the Chair works with County staff to ensure that there are committee reports from the HMIS Administrators Council, CES System Oversight Committee, Standards and Evaluation Committee, Planning Committee, Housing and Sustainability Committee, and the Youth Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee reports is to ensure that the Riverside Continuum of Care is a high performing, outcomes-oriented system of services. Continuum of Care meetings also focus on the status of each funding source in terms of commitment and spending levels as well as achievement of outcomes and performance metrics. If there are challenges that require course correction, the Continuum of Care develops policy recommendations that are submitted to the CoC Board of Governance for approval.
Table 3 provides a list of the entities consulted as part of this planning process.
Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
Table 3 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization 211 Community Connect
Agency/Group/Organization Type Public Funded Institution What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Avant-Garde Foster Family Agency Agency/Group/Organization Type Foster Care Agency / Facility City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 14
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Building a Beloved Corona
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Attended Community Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
4 Agency/Group/Organization C&C Development
Agency/Group/Organization Type Assisted Housing
Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Housing Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
Conference Call
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Corona City Council
Agency/Group/Organization Type Civic Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
6 Agency/Group/Organization CA Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) Agency/Group/Organization Type Broadband Advocates
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis - Broadband
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How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
7 Agency/Group/Organization California State Senate (District Office 31) Agency/Group/Organization Type State Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
8 Agency/Group/Organization California State University San Bernardino Agency/Group/Organization Type Public Funded Institution What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
9 Agency/Group/Organization City Net
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
10 Agency/Group/Organization City of Corona Community Development Dept.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
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How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
11 Agency/Group/Organization Corona Chamber of Commerce Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
12 Agency/Group/Organization Corona Department of Water and Power Agency/Group/Organization Type Water District/Agency
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
13 Agency/Group/Organization Corona Life Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
14 Agency/Group/Organization Corona Norco - YMCA
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Assessment
Market Analysis
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How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
15 Agency/Group/Organization Corona Norco Unified School District Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
16 Agency/Group/Organization Corona Norco- United Way
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Assessment
Market Analysis
Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
17 Agency/Group/Organization Corona Regional Medical Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
18 Agency/Group/Organization Corona Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Services
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What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
19 Agency/Group/Organization Council on Aging
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
20 Agency/Group/Organization County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services - Administrative Department CPA
Agency/Group/Organization Type Child Welfare Agency
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
21 Agency/Group/Organization County of Riverside Transportation and Land Management Agency
Agency/Group/Organization Type Public Land Agency
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
22 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Council of Riverside Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Fair Housing
City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 19
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Housing Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
23 Agency/Group/Organization Habitat for Humanity
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Housing Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
24 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Authority of Riverside County Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Housing Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
25 Agency/Group/Organization Inland Empire Women's Business Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
26 Agency/Group/Organization Inspire Life Skills Training Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Unaccompanied Youth City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 20
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Assessment
Market Analysis
Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
27 Agency/Group/Organization Peppermint Ridge
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Disabilities
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Assessment
Market Analysis - Special Needs Facilities and
Services
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
In-Person Meeting
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
28 Agency/Group/Organization Riv. County Emergency Management Dept.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Emergency Management Agency What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis - Hazard Mitigation
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
29 Agency/Group/Organization Riv. University Health System Public Health Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-HIV/AIDS
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Assessment
Market Analysis - Special Needs Facilities and
Services
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
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30 Agency/Group/Organization Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Agency/Group/Organization Type Floodplain Management Agency What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis - Hazard Mitigation
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
31 Agency/Group/Organization Riverside County Board of Supervisors Agency/Group/Organization Type Local Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
32 Agency/Group/Organization Riverside County Department of Public Social Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Continuum of Care
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
33 Agency/Group/Organization Southern California Council of Governments (SCAG)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
34 Agency/Group/Organization Spectrum
Agency/Group/Organization Type Broadband ISP
City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 22
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis - Broadband
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
35 Agency/Group/Organization Starting Over
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
36 Agency/Group/Organization Thomas Miller Mortuary
Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
37 Agency/Group/Organization U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Agency/Group/Organization Type Federal Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment
Housing Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
38 Agency/Group/Organization USDA Forest Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Public Land Agency
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Market Analysis - Hazard Mitigation
City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 23
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
39 Agency/Group/Organization Vets Connect Resource Center Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Homeless Veterans What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
40 Agency/Group/Organization Women’s Improvement Club
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
41 Agency/Group/Organization Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Needs Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas
for improved coordination?
Survey
This consultation provided the stakeholder an
opportunity to actively participate in the planning
effort. The City requested input concerning the
topics highlighted above.
City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 24
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City maintains a list of agencies, organizations and other stakeholders that have expressed an interest in City’s CDBG and HOME programs and invited representatives from each entity to participate at multiple points in the planning process. All agencies were strongly encouraged to attend meetings and participate in surveys. Any agency or organization that was not consulted and would like to be included in the City’s list of stakeholders, the agency or organization may contact the CDBG Consultant in the City Manager’s Office, Housing & Homeless Solutions Division at (951) 817-5715.
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Table 4 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Name of
Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your ConsolidatedPlan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum
of Care
County of Riverside
Department of Public Social
Services - Homeless
Programs Unit
The Affordable Housing, Public Services,
and Community Facilities goals are
consistent with the County of Riverside
plans to address homelessness.
City of
Corona
Housing
Element
City of Corona Planning and
Development Housing
Services Department
The goals of the Consolidated Plan are
consistent with the Housing Element with
respect to affordable housing development,
affordable housing preservation and
furthering fair housing choice.
Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
In the development of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, the City afforded the following other public entities with the opportunity to provide input on the Consolidated Plan and welcomes their input concerning the future implementation of projects to address the Consolidated Plan goals:
• City of Eastvale
• City of Norco
• City of Jurupa Valley
• City of Riverside
• Corona-Norco Unified School District
• County of Riverside Board of Supervisors
• Housing Authority of the County of Riverside
• State of California Department of Housing and Community Development • State of California Employment Development Department • Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
• Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)
• Southern California Council of Governments (SCAG)
• Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
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AP-12 Citizen Participation
Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation and how it impacted goal-setting
The City of Corona conducted a comprehensive citizen participation process to ensure the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan reflects community needs and priorities.
The public engagement process was designed in accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) and HUD regulations (24 CFR 91.105), ensuring residents, local organizations, and community stakeholders had meaningful opportunities to participate in shaping the City's housing and community development strategies.
The Housing & Homeless Solutions Division led outreach efforts, emphasizing broad public engagement, particularly among low- and moderate-income residents and other groups as required by 24 CFR Part 91. The City also actively consulted with local and regional institutions, businesses, developers, nonprofit and faithbased organizations, the Continuum of Care (CoC), and philanthropic entities to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to addressing housing and community development needs.
To identify and prioritize community needs, the City developed and distributed a survey to gather input on housing, community, and economic development needs.
The survey was available in English and Spanish online and in paper format at various public facilities. The survey received 2,583 responses from Corona residents and stakeholders. A summary of the survey and responses is in Appendix B.
In the Fall of 2024, two publicly noticed meetings were held to obtain the views of the community on the City’s housing and community development needs. The meetings were held on October 17, 2024. One meeting was conducted in English and one was conducted in Spanish. A public hearing to adopt the Consolidated Plan and first year Annual Action Plan was held on July 2, 2025, at City Hall.
Public notices for public hearings, meetings, the survey, and the 30-day comment period were published in a medium of general circulation in the City. Additionally, the City used social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to advertise the opportunities to participate. At each step in the process, the City was careful to ensure that low‐ and moderate‐income residents, members of minority groups, agencies involved in the provision of services to these populations, and others who are directly impacted by the programs and activities supported by the Consolidated Plan programs had the opportunity to be actively involved.
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Table 5 – Citizen Participation Outreach
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of response /
attendance
Summary of
comments
received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and
reasons
1 Newspap
er Ad
Nontargeted/broad
community
Notice of the public
review and comment
period for the draft
2026-2027 Annual
Action Plan in the
Sentinel Weekly News
on April 3, 2026. The
public notice invited
interested residents to
review the draft
documents and to
provide written
comments to the City
or to participate in the
public hearing on May
6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
The public review and
comment period was
Friday, April 3, 2026,
through May 6, 2026.
N/A www.Corona
CA.gov/cdbg
2 Public
Hearing
Nontargeted/broad
community
Public hearing for the
draft 2026-2027
Annual Action Plan
before the Corona City
Council on May 6,
2026, at 6:30 p.m..
Refer to
Appendix
A.
www.Corona
CA.gov/cdbg
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AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
As of April 3, 2026, HUD announced the final formula grant allocations of CDBG and HOME funds the City will receive for the 2026-2027 Program Year. Therefore, to facilitate the citizen participation process, ensure timely adoption and submission of the Action Plan, and preserve the ability of the City of Corona to start its 2026- 2027 Program Year on July 1, 2026, the project and activity funding levels reflected in this Action Plan are based on the following expected 2026-2027 HUD grant allocation levels of $1,134,594 for CDBG funds and $413,756.17 for HOME funds.
This Action Plan allocates $1,898,350.17 of total funding. Funding Adjustment to Projects/Activities Should HUD Modify Allocation
The City will proportionately increase or decrease the project and activity funding budgets to conform with the available final formula grant allocation amounts, prior year CDBG and HOME resources, and all statutory caps including those for administration and public services, shall be observed. The final Action Plan containing the final funding allocations to projects and activities will be posted at www.CoronaCA.gov/cdbg
Table 6 - Expected Resources
Program Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 2 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder of
Consolidated
Plan
Narrative
Description Annual Allocation Program
Income
Prior Year
Resources Total
CDBG
Housing
Public
Services
Public
Improvements
Admin and
Planning
$1,134,594 $0 $0 $1,134,594 $3,403,782
Expected
amounts
are based
on the
current
levels of
funding
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Program Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 2 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder of
Consolidated
Plan
Narrative
Description Annual Allocation Program
Income
Prior Year
Resources Total
HOME
TBRA
Homeowner
rehab
Admin and
Planning
$413,756.17 $0 $350,000 $763,756.17 $1,241,268.51
Expected
amounts
are based
on the
current
levels of
funding
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
Depending on the financing structure of a given activity, it may be advantageous for the City to use CDBG and HOME funds to leverage appropriate state, local and private resources, including but not limited to those listed below.
Federal Resources
• Continuum of Care (CoC) Program
• Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funds
• HUD Veterans Affairs supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
• Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202)
• Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
• Youthbuild
• Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
State Resources
• State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
• SB2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds
• Homeless Emergency Aid Program
• Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program
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• Emergency Solutions and Housing Funds
• Housing and Disability Advocacy Program
• Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN) • CalHome Program
• Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
• Supportive Housing Multifamily Housing Program
• Housing Related Parks Grant
• CalHFA Single and Multi-Family Program
• Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Funding
Local Resources
• Riverside County CoC
• County of Riverside’s allocation of Federal Emergency Solutions Grant funds • Housing Authority of Riverside County (HARIVCO)
• Southern California Home Financing Authority (SCHFA)
Private Resources
• Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program (AHP) • Community Reinvestment Act Programs
• United Way Funding
• Private Contributions
Matching Requirements
The CDBG program does not have a matching requirement.
The HOME program includes a matching requirement. The City must contribute or match no less than 25 cents for each dollar of HOME funds spent on affordable housing. As the City draws HOME funds from HUD, it incurs a match liability. The matching contribution adds to the resources available for HOME-assisted or HOMEeligible projects and must come in the form of a permanent contribution to affordable housing. Generally, investments from state or local governments or the private sector qualify as matching contributions, whereas federal funds (such as CDBG) do not qualify. Eligible sources of a match for HOME funds include: cash; donated construction materials or volunteer labor; value of donated land or real property; value of foregone interest, taxes, fees, or charges levied by public or City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 31
private entities; investments in on-or offsite improvements; proceeds from bond financing; the cost of supportive services provided to families living in HOME units; and the cost of homebuyer counseling to families purchasing HOME-assisted units.
The HOME statute provides for a reduction of the matching contribution requirement under three conditions: 1) fiscal distress; 2) severe fiscal distress; and 3) for Presidentially-declared major disasters covered under the Stafford Act. The City of Corona does not currently qualify for a matching reduction.
In the development of affordable housing, the City of Corona leverages HOME funds with other local and private non-federal resources. Any funds that are used in a HOME activity will be documented by the City and reported to HUD as part of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) each year.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The Corona Housing Authority (CHA) purchased a parcel of surplus Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) property at Buena Vista Avenue and Second Street that is currently under construction to include a 115-unit family affordable housing development. A planned future phase at this site will also include 25 units of permanent supportive housing.
Discussion
Assuming continued level funding of the CDBG and HOME programs, the City expects to spend approximately $8.9 million of CDBG and HOME funds on projects that enhance the availability, affordability, and sustainability of affordable housing between July 2025 and June 2029. The 2026-2027 Action Plan investment of $1,898,350.17 of CDBG and HOME funds represents approximately 25 percent of the anticipated five-year investment.
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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Table 7 – Goals Summary
Goal Name Time
Period Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Goal 1
Affordable
Housing
2026 -
2027
Affordable
Housing
Citywide Prevent and
eliminate
homelessness
Increase the supply
of affordable
housing
Preserve the supply
of affordable
housing
CDBG:
$100,000
HOME:
$660,317.17
Tenant-Based
Rental
Assistance:
20 Households
Assisted
Homeowner
Housing
Rehabilitated:
6 Housing
Units
Housing
Code
Enforcement:
75 Housing
Unit Cases
Resolved
Description: In partnership with housing developers, leverage HOME and CDBG funds in support of the development or creation of affordable rental housing opportunities that are affordable to households earning less than 30, 50, or 60 percent of Area Median Income, including units for individuals, families, persons with special needs, and persons experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. This goal includes development of permanent supportive housing units that include wrap-around services to help individuals with a history of chronic homelessness to remain stably housed.
Provide rapid rehousing for homeless individuals and families or prevent individuals and families who are currently housed, but experience cost burdens from becoming homeless by implementing a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program. This goal also includes improving housing quality for renters and owners by implementing the Code Enforcement program and preserving housing that is already affordable to its occupants by implementing the Residential Rehabilitation Program.
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Goal Name Time
Period Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Goal 2
Public Services
2026 -
2027
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Prevent and
eliminate
homelessness
Ensure equal access
to housing
opportunities
Provide public
services for lowincome residents
and residents with
special needs
CDBG:
$170,89
Public
Services:
2,076 People
Description: Provide public services designed to address fair housing and provide public services to prevent and eliminate homelessness and for lowand moderate-income residents including residents with special needs.
Goal 3
Community
Facilities and
Infrastructure
2026 -
2027
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Prevent and
eliminate
homelessness
Improve community
facilities and
infrastructure
CDBG:
$637,487
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities
other than
Low /
ModerateIncome
Housing
Benefit:
16,387 People
Description: Invest in the revitalization of existing community facilities and explore options for new community facilities, including the City’s aging parks and recreational facilities. Improve public facilities and infrastructure to benefit low- and moderate-income residents or those presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate-income such as the elderly and disabled adults. Infrastructure includes alleyways, streets, sidewalks, and accessibility improvements, but infrastructure also includes public improvements in support of affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization. Where possible, improvements will focus on removing material and architectural barriers to accessibility for elderly persons and severely disabled adults.
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Goal Name Time
Period Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Goal 4
Program
Administration
2026 -
2027
All Citywide All CDBG:
$226,918
HOME:
$41,375.61
N/A
Description: Provide for the timely and compliant administration of the CDBG and HOME programs in accordance with HUD policy and federal regulations.
HUD requires the City to represent Administration funds as a “goal” within the Consolidated Plan so that the sources of funds (refer to Section AP-35) are fully allocated to goals.
Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
The City anticipates serving at least 20 extremely-low-income households with tenant based rental assistance under the HOME program this year.
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AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
To address the high priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan, the City of Corona will invest CDBG and HOME funds in projects that prevent and eliminate homelessness, increase the supply of affordable housing, preserve the supply of affordable housing, ensure equal access to housing opportunities, provide public services for low-income residents and residents with special needs, and improve community facilities and infrastructure. Together, these projects will address the housing, community, and economic development needs of Corona residentsparticularly those residents residing in the low- and moderate-income CDBG Target Areas.
Table 8 – Project Information
# Project Name
1 Affordable Housing
2 Public Services
3 Community Facilities and Infrastructure
4 Program Administration
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
Based on the Consolidated Plan’s Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its non-administrative CDBG and HOME investments for program year 2026-2027 to projects and activities that prevent and eliminate homelessness and benefit lowand moderate-income people, including residents with special needs.
The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderateincome people include lack of funding from federal, state, and other local sources, the high cost of housing and the lack of availability of home improvement financing in the private lending industry. To address these obstacles, the City is investing CDBG and HOME funds through the 2026-2027 Action Plan in projects that provide affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, public services to low- and moderate-income people and those with special needs, and rental assistance to address homelessness.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Table 9 – Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Affordable Housing
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Prevent and eliminate homelessness
Increase the supply of affordable housing
Preserve the supply of affordable housing
Funding CDBG: $100,000
HOME: $722,380.56
Description Rapidly house homeless individuals and families or prevent individuals and families who are currently housed from becoming homeless through Tenant-Based Rental Assistance. Improve housing quality for renters and owners through Code Enforcement program. Preserve owner-occupied affordable housing including mobile homes through the Residential Rehabilitation Program using previously allocated funding. Set-aside 15% of HOME allocation for future affordable housing project(s) implemented by Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs).
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate number
and type of
families to benefit
from proposed
activities
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance: 20 extremely low and low-income Households Assisted
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 6 Housing Units
Housing Code Enforcement: 75 Housing Unit Cases Resolved Location Citywide
Planned Activities Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
(20 Households) HOME: $660,317.14
Affordable Housing Development (CHDO)
HOME: $62,063.42
Residential Rehabilitation Program
(6 Housing Units)
Code Enforcement
(75 Housing Unit Cases Resolved) CDBG: $100,000
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2 Project Name Public Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Services
Needs Addressed Prevent and eliminate homelessness
Ensure equal access to housing opportunities
Provide public services for low-income residents and residents with special needs
Funding CDBG $170,189
Description Provide public services designed to address fair housing and provide public services to prevent and eliminate homelessness and for low- and moderate-income residents including residents with special needs.
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
2,076 low- and moderate-income people will receive public services
Location Citywide
Planned Activities Big Brothers Big Sisters: Bigs with Badges Mentoring Program (17 People) CDBG: $33,505
Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: Fair Housing
(2,000 People) CDBG: $36,169
Starting Over, Inc.: Path to SEED
(20 People) CDBG: $33,505
Voices for Children: Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program (32 People) CDBG: $33,505
Inspire Life Skills Training: Inspiring Hope, Corona
(7 People) CDBG: $33,505
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3 Project Name Community Facilities and Infrastructure
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Prevent and eliminate homelessness
Improve community facilities and infrastructure
Funding CDBG: $637,487
Description Improve community facilities and infrastructure to serve low- and moderate-income residents, severely disabled adults and elderly persons.
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Based on a special tabulation of U.S. Census Data supplied by HUD, an estimated 16,387 severely disabled adults will benefit from ADA improvements.
Location Citywide
Planned Activities Public Works ADA Compliance: CDBG $637,487 City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 39
4 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Planning and Administration
Needs Addressed Prevent and eliminate homelessness
Increase the supply of affordable housing
Preserve the supply of affordable housing
Ensure equal access to housing opportunities
Provide public services for low-income residents and residents with special needs
Improve community facilities and infrastructure
Funding CDBG: $226,918
HOME: $41,375.61
Description Provide for the timely and compliant administration of the CDBG and HOME programs in accordance with HUD policy and federal regulations.
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the
number and type
of families that
will benefit from
the proposed
activities
N/A
Location Citywide
Planned Activities City of Corona City Manager’s Office – Housing & Homeless Solutions Division: Program Administration
CDBG: $226,918 HOME: $41,375.61
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of lowincome and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The City has not established specific target areas in which to focus the investment of CDBG funds. For the 2026 Program Year, the City will invest 100 percent of nonadministrative funds to directly benefit low-and moderate-income individuals throughout the City. Infrastructure improvements and public facilities will be focused on areas with a concentration of residents with low- and moderate-incomes or sites that serve a presumed group. Housing assistance will be made available to income-qualified households throughout the City.
Table 10 - Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of CDBG Funds
Citywide 100%
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically HUD allows CDBG grantees to implement certain activities, such as initial construction or expansion of community facilities and infrastructure that benefit certain neighborhoods, but not the entire City, provided the service area for the facility or infrastructure is primarily residential, and where at least 51 percent of residents are low- and moderate-income. It is the City’s intent to fund activities in the areas and for the populations most directly affected by the needs of low-income residents and those with other special needs. Where appropriate the Annual Action Plan will direct investment to an area benefit neighborhood. The area benefit category is the most used national objective for activities benefiting a residential neighborhood. An area benefit activity is one that benefits all residents, where at least 51 percent are low- and moderate-income. Public infrastructure improvements are an area benefit activity when they are in a predominantly low- and moderateincome neighborhood.
Discussion
The City is allocating 100 percent of its non-administrative CDBG and HOME investments for program year 2026-2027 to projects and activities that benefit lowand moderate-income people throughout the City of Corona.
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AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The 2025-2029 Strategic Plan provides the framework for investing CDBG and HOME funds in Corona. Affordable Housing goal identified in the Strategic Plan that will be addressed by the Affordable Housing project which will fund TBRA, homeowner rehabilitation.
Below is a summary of the City’s planned actions in the coming year.
Table 11 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be
Supported
Homeless 20
Non-Homeless 6
Special-Needs 0
Total 26
Table 12 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported
Through
Rental Assistance 20
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 6
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 26
Discussion
Corona residents have a significant need for high quality and affordable housing.
In Program Year 2026, the City anticipates assisting 20 households at-risk of experiencing homelessness with TBRA and six income qualified homeowners with property rehabilitation.
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The Corona Housing Authority (CHA) does not administer Section 8 and does not own HUD Public Housing. Corona is within the service area of the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside (HACR) for the purposes of Section 8 and Public Housing.
Actions planned during the next year to address public housing needs There are no public housing developments or units planned for the City of Corona.
HACR will continue to actively support and assist Corona residents with Housing Choice Vouchers.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
HACR maintains active resident councils at all public housing developments and includes resident members on its Board of Directors. HACR constantly seeks feedback from residents on improvements and planning documents to ensure activities meet the needs of residents. HACR receives feedback through distributed resident surveys. HACR maintains a home ownership program for current public housing tenants through its Homeownership Program. HACR also links its Homeownership Program with its Family Self-Sufficiency Program to help households save money for a down payment through an escrow account.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not applicable. HACR is designated as a High Performing PHA.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The City will invest HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance funds to rapidly re-house homeless residents and to prevent homelessness for residents who are precariously housed. Under the public service project, the City will provide support Voices for Children Riverside County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) activity will provide advocacy support for 32 Corona children in the foster care system, and the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bigs with Badges activity will provide career-oriented mentoring for 17 Corona high school youth.
Homelessness Prevention Services
According to the most recent data available, the Riverside County 2025 Homeless Point in Time Count there were 3,990 homeless people in Riverside County including 2,012 sheltered individuals and 1,978 unsheltered individuals. While this represents a seven percent increase in the sheltered homeless population countywide when compared to the 2023 count (3,725 individuals), the rate of growth continues to slow. The growth rate has steadily declined from 15% in 2022 to 12% in 2023, and now to 7% in 2025.
To address the need for homelessness prevention services in the 2026-2027 Action Plan, the City will invest HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance funds to rapidly rehouse homeless residents as quickly as possible.
Services for Residents with Special Needs
Analysis of available data and consultation with organizations providing services for special needs populations revealed a high need for a range of additional services including, but not limited to, those concerned with developmentally disabled people and abused or neglected children. To address these needs, the City will support three activities focused on youth services and two focused on developmentally disabled people.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
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In FY2026 Corona will continue engaging residents experiencing unsheltered homelessness through the PD HOPE/City Net Team and RUHS-BH MCM and CBAT Teams all of which are co-located in City Hall. The City of Corona will not use CDBG to fund these activities and is not a direct recipient of ESG. These activities are largely funded by Measure X and associated leveraged resources.
The PD HOPE/City Net team conducts regular outreach to connect with homeless residents occupying areas not meant for human habitation such as parks, alleys, canyons, commercial and industrial areas, storm drains, railroad tracks, and the Santa Ana Riverbed.
When successful outreach contacts are achieved, clients are enrolled in street case management. Profiles are set up in the region’s HMIS so that client progress and connection to resources can be tracked.
The County Behavioral Health teams support the City’s system response to:
- Provide alternatives to those at risk of injury or death without appropriate mental health/substance use crisis/triage services provided directly in the community;
- Reduce jail incarcerations and involuntary mental health treatment / hospitalizations for individuals whose behavior is influenced by a behavioral health disorder/crisis;
- Attempt to divert individuals with behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use) problems into appropriate community services and supports; and
- Engage hard to reach homeless who suffer from a serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder and link them to all available RUHS-BH and community resources using intensive care coordination best practices.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
During the 2026-2027 Program Year, Corona will continue to work with City Net and Mercy House to provide emergency housing to individuals and households experiencing homelessness. City Net supports 21 motel rooms for families and children. Mercy House operated the City-Owner Harrison Hope Center which is a City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 45
low barrier Shelter/Navigation Center that provides 56 beds. Again, the City will not use CDBG to fund these activities.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
During the 2026-2027 Program Year, the City will continue working with City Net and Mercy House to provide rapid rehousing, housing navigation services, and landlord incentives. Mercy House will begin operating 12 newly converted PSH units, including one on-site unit for property management. The project based voucher housing assistance agreement has been finalized with the County of Riverside to provide 20 years of rental assistance with an option to renew for another 20 years.
HOME funds will finance, in part, the development of 25 units at the Second Street PSH Project. It is anticipated construction will begin in 2027 provided the project receives an allocation of 4% LIHTC. Mercy House will operate this project.
Mercy House also runs a TBRA program funded in part with HOME resources. It is anticipated this project will serve 20 households this Program Year.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
The Second Street PSH project and the newly converted PSH units will greatly expand the City’s capacity to assist households upon discharge from a publicly funded institution or with chronic needs. The TBRA program is also effective as assisting households in these circumstances.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction
A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing, such as land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.
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 will promote and maintain a balance of housing types and corresponding affordability levels to provide for the community's demands for housing within all economic segments of the City.
The City will promote and preserve suitable and affordable housing for persons with special needs, including large families, single parent households, the disabled, and seniors and shelter for the homeless.
The City will maintain high quality residential development standards to ensure the establishment of livable neighborhoods with lasting safety and aesthetic value, and to promote the maintenance and preservation of historic neighborhoods.
The City will ensure that housing opportunities are available to all persons without regard to the classes protected by federal and State laws.
The Housing Element also lists the specific actions the City will take to address housing issues identified in the document. These actions include the following:
• Identify and coordinate with non-profit developers to identify potential acquisition opportunities to maintain low-and moderate-income housing units.
• Amend the Zoning Code to establish an affordable housing overlay zone on infill properties and on properties in the city’s transit priority areas to City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 47
encourage the construction of higher density residential housing including units for low-and moderate-income households.
• Amend the General Plan to allow 100% residential uses in the Mixed-Use designation on properties that have an affordable housing overlay zone. • Educate affordable housing developers at the city’s predevelopment meetings on the city’s process to request a waiver or deferral of development impact fees.
• Create a plan review submittal program that will prioritize or streamline the plan review and permit process for low and moderate-income housing units and residential care facilities.
• Encourage the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in high resource areas.
• Promote the City’s by-right urban lot split and two-unit dwelling program in single family residential zones by including information on the permit process on the city’s website.
• Advertise on the Corona Housing Authority’s website information on Riverside County’s Mortgage Credit Certificate Program and First Time Homebuyer Program for down payment assistance on the purchase of a home.
• Continue to provide tenant based rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher Program administered by Riverside County Housing Authority.
• Provide community outreach on the city’s residential rehabilitation program. • Provide information on services provided by Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, such as credit counseling, first time homebuyer resources, and prepurchase counseling with a focus on LMI areas in Northwest Corona, Central Corona, and North Main Street.
• Allocate funding each fiscal year as part of the City’s Local Action Plan to support fair housing services.
Discussion
The planned actions discussed above will allow the City to subsidize the creation of new affordable housing to increase the supply of units available to extremely low and low-income Corona residents.
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction
In the implementation of the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG and HOME resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, increase affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderateincome people include lack of funding from federal, state, and other local sources, the high cost of housing that is not affordable to low-income people and the lack of availability of home improvement financing in the private lending industry. To address these obstacles, at least in part, the City is investing CDBG and HOME funds through the 2026-2027 Action Plan in projects that provide rental assistance to lowand moderate-income residents at risk of homelessness, projects that provide for community facilities rehabilitation, and public services that address special needs populations. To address underserved needs, the City is allocating 100 percent of its non-administrative CDBG and HOME investments for program year 2026-2027 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income people.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing In the implementation of the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG and HOME funds to increase affordable housing through tenant based rental assistance and will preserve and maintain affordable housing through the City of Corona Residential Rehabilitation Program and the Code Enforcement Program.
HOME funds will also be set aside for future development of affordable housing units.
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. To reduce lead-based paint hazards, the City of Corona’s HUD-funded Residential City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 49
Rehabilitation Program provides each applicant with a copy of the Environmental Protection Agency pamphlet Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools. In addition, for any applicant’s housing unit built before Lead Based Paint was outlawed (housing built prior to January 1, 1978), the City pays for a certified third party Lead Based Paint Risk Assessment to include testing of surfaces. A copy of this report is supplied to the homeowner. The Risk Assessment report contains the test results and specifies when abatement must be performed pursuant to Part 35 and EPA regulations. The City incorporates the risk assessment results into the rehabilitation scope of work when abatement is required as a means of reducing lead-based paint hazards in the City’s pre-1978 housing units. When abatement is incorporated into the scope of work, required clearance testing is also mandated to ensure the safety of residents after abatement work is completed.
Children under the age of six (6) years old, pregnant women, and other adults such as renovation workers are most at risk of Lead Based Paint poisoning. The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency provides a brief learning module on the hazards of lead on their website at: https://www.epa.gov/lead/learn-about-lead.
For individuals and families that may have been exposed to lead, the EPA recommends they talk to their pediatrician, general physician, or local health agency. Doctors can perform a simple blood test to check for lead exposure and recommend treatment, as applicable.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The implementation of CDBG and HOME activities meeting the goals established in the Strategic Plan and this Annual Action Plan will help reduce the number of poverty-level families by supporting:
• Affordable Housing
• Public Services, and
• Community Facilities & Infrastructure
In addition to these local efforts, mainstream state and federal resources also contribute to reducing the number of individuals and families in poverty. Federal programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head Start providing pathways out of poverty for families who are ready to pursue employment and educational City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 50
opportunities. Additionally in California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKS, CalFresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi-Cal. Together, these programs provide individuals and families with employment assistance, subsidy for food, medical care, childcare, and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing, nutrition, and transportation. Other services are available to assist persons suffering from substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental illness.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The institutional delivery system in Corona is highly functioning and collaborative, particularly the relationship between local government and the nonprofit sector comprised of a network of capable non-profit organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents. Strong City departments anchor the administration of HUD grant programs and the housing, community and economic development activities that are implemented by the City. The City will collaborate interdepartmentally, with residents, and with nonprofit agencies receiving CDBG and HOME funds through the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan to ensure the needs of low-and moderate-income residents are met as envisioned within the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan - Strategic Plan.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
To enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, the City will continue consulting with and inviting the participation of a wide variety of agencies and organizations involved in the delivery of housing and supportive services to low- and moderate-income residents in Corona.
Discussion
One of the primary ways the City is developing institutional structure to meet underserved needs is the CDBG Public Service Grants program. CDBG Public Service Applicants compete for the opportunity to secure a multi-year Grant of approximately $30,000 - $35,000 per year on the condition the activity helps the City meet an unmet Strategic Plan goal, the agency invests in their capacity to provide the service during the term of the grant and for a period of five years subsequent to the grant. There have been five cycles of CDBG Public Service Grants since this approach was adopted and it has provided a more cohesive approach to delivery City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 51
of public services and allowing time for “proof of concept” for new programs that might then seek private funding to continue. In furtherance of this approach, the City has aligned the 2025-2029 CDBG Public Service Grants with years 1-5 of the 2025- 2029 Consolidated Plan as a five-year grant tied directly to implementing the strategies of the Consolidated Plan.
Another way the City is developing institutional structure is through the implementation of the Homeless Strategic Plan that has fostered the creation of sub-regional partnerships and has guided leveraging the resources and expertise of local stakeholders to proactively address homelessness.
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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, the City of Corona will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low- and moderate-income benefit for the CDBG program and recapture requirements for the HOME program.
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.
Table 13 – CDBG Requirements
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
Table 14 - Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities. 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income.
Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%
3. Overall benefit period 2024, 2025, 2026
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:
The City will not use any other forms of investment beyond those identified in Section 92.205. The Residential Rehabilitation Program offers zero percent interest forgivable loans or grants for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied single-family and manufactured housing units.
Any HOME program income received during the program year from prior investments in affordable housing may be budgeted to an eligible existing project in this Action Plan with approval of the City Manager or designee. Such action shall constitute a minor amendment to the Action Plan and such amendment will be posted to the City website at www.coronaca.gov/cdbg.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
During the implementation of this Action Plan, the City of Corona will not implement any HOME-assisted homebuyer activities.
In prior years when implementing homebuyer assistance activities, the City incorporated a recapture requirement into written agreements and long-term affordability covenants as required by 24 CFR 92.254. The recapture provision ensured that all or a portion of the City's HOME assistance to homebuyers or homeowners is recaptured if the housing does not continue to be the principal residence of the family for the duration of the applicable period of affordability.
In establishing this provision, the City is subject to the limitation that when the recapture requirement is triggered by a sale (voluntary or involuntary) of the housing unit, and there are no net proceeds or the net proceeds are insufficient to repay the HOME investment due, the City can only recapture a portion of the net proceeds, if any. The net proceeds are the sales price minus superior loan repayment (other than HOME funds), capital improvements, and any closing costs.
Under the City's former HOME-assisted HOAP Now II program, during the first seven years of the loan, if the homeowner is no longer living in the home, or it City of Corona 2026 Action Plan 54
is refinanced or sold, the City will recapture the amount of assistance plus a share in the equity of the home, if any. With respect to the equity share, during years 0-2, the reduction in the City's equity share is zero percent. During years 3-4, the reduction is 33 percent. During years 5-7, the reduction is 66 percent.
After year 8, the reduction is 100 percent. In the event the first mortgage is insured by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”), the reduction in the City's equity share is as follows: zero percent during years 0-1, 50 percent during years 2-4, 66 percent during years 5-7 and 100 percent after year 8.
In the event of a mortgage default, the City has the right of first refusal before foreclosure and may use additional HOME funds to acquire the housing to preserve the housing’s affordability.
However, notwithstanding a foreclosure situation, the City intends to recapture all or some of its HOME funds invested during or at the end of the established affordability period, if practicable. Recaptured HOME funds consist of loan payments (including interest) and/or a loan payoff, upon sale if the assisted owner is no longer residing in the assisted residence or for any other breaches of the agreement with the City. Recaptured funds may be used for any HOME eligible activity.
These recaptured funds are identified in the City’s accounting system by a unique recaptured revenue object number. Any recaptured funds will be used by the City before any additional HOME funds.
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
See above.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
The City does not intend to use HOME funds under this Action Plan to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds.
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Discussion
In the implementation of programs and activities under this Action Plan, the City of Corona will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low- and moderate-income benefit for the CDBG program, and recapture requirements for the HOME program.
APPENDIX A
Citizen Participation and Consultation
(To be inserted prior to submission to HUD)
APPENDIX B
Grantee Unique Appendices
(To be inserted prior to submission to HUD)
APPENDIX C
Grantee SF-424s and Action Plan Certifications
(To be inserted prior to submission to HUD)