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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Fairfield (City) is an entitlement jurisdiction that receives federal funding from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The CDBG Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitlement cities and counties to develop viable urban communities. HUD expects them to achieve this goal by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.
As a CDBG entitlement jurisdiction, the City must prepare an Annual Action Plan (AAP) that describes the activities that the City will implement to spend its CDBG funds and meet the Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) goals and priorities. This 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan describes the information concerning the goals outlined in the 2022-2026 Con Plan.
For FY 2026-2027, the City of Fairfield was granted $866,668 in CDBG funding to address the priority needs in the community. All funding will be utilized based on the opportunities and constraints of each program or project.
In FY 2026-2027, the City will implement steps to protect individuals from housing discrimination by affirmatively furthering fair housing through the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. The City will also expand outreach to people in Fairfield with limited English proficiency and ensure that all funded agencies can serve persons with disabilities and those who are not proficient in English.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
The Annual Action Plan provides information related to the proposed geographic distribution of investment. It includes general descriptions of the homeless and other community development needs and activities. It also provides for actions to reduce poverty and barriers to meet the needs of the underserved.
Fairfield has several public service needs, including affordable housing, homelessness, and other community development needs identified in this Annual Action Plan, as well as through the consultation and citizen participation processes. The Consolidated Plan anticipates using CDBG funds to assist in
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achieving Fairfield City Council and community goals to address the community's various needs. The City has identified the following goals that provide the framework for the Annual Action Plan:
• Affordable Housing
• Homeless Services
• Senior Services
• Youth Services
• Economic Development
• Fair Housing
• Public Facilities and Infrastructure
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects.
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects.
In FY 25-26, the City of Fairfield CDBG Program supported multiple non-profit organizations, providing services to low-income individuals within the community. During FY 25-26, CDBG funds supported more than 600 residents. Additionally, during FY 25-26, the city of Fairfield met its timeliness requirements.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
The City of Fairfield follows its Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) when preparing the Annual Plan. The City prioritizes a transparent and collaborative approach with the community. In preparation for this plan, the city held multiple public meetings with the CDBG Advisory Committee (CAC). Since FY 2026-27 will be the third year of the three-year cycle for funding for the subrecipients, the City did not accept new applications for the Annual Action Plan period. However, the City worked with its CAC to review the Annual Action Plan and allowed opportunities for the public to attend and make comments.
Additionally, the City published a public notice to receive public comments, as well as an opportunity for a public hearing.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan.
There were no public comments received.
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6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them The City will receive and accept all comments.
7. Summary
The CDBG Program has been a critical component of the Fairfield Community, allowing low- to moderate-income residents access to services that they may not otherwise be able to access. Fairfield’s Annual Action Plan outlines how funds will be allocated to address various community needs such as affordable housing, homelessness, senior services, youth services, economic development, fair housing, and public facilities. The Plan reflects input gathered through citizen participation processes, including public meetings with the CDBG Advisory Committee and community workshops. In the past year, CDBG funds supported non-profits serving low-to-moderate income individuals. Fairfield is committed to transparency and collaboration, ensuring residents have opportunities to provide feedback on the Plan's priorities and allocations.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator FAIRFIELD Housing Services Department Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
LaTanya Terrones
Sr. Project Manager
[email protected]
707-428-7454
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The City of Fairfield takes the coordination and consultation of the CDBG Program as a high priority. The City ensures that there are opportunities for all vested parties to participate throughout the year with the CDBG program including contributions towards the plans, upcoming activities, and planning for the year ahead.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l))
The City of Fairfield partners with local service providers and the County of Solano in responding to the needs of the unhoused and those at risk of being displaced into homelessness. Additionally, the City of Fairfield provides funding and site assistance, public outreach and education, policy development and strategic planning, and coordination and collaboration. The City of Fairfield is actively involved in the local Continuum of Care, Housing First Solano, holding an officer seat on the Board of the Continuum. Additionally, two Council members sit upon the CAP Solano Joint Powers Authority (JPA), working in partnership with all the regional cities and the County of Solano, which provides oversight and coordination of homeless and safety net services in Solano County. This regional approach is unique in the State of California, creating a collective response to the growing crisis addressing the impacts of homelessness. Lastly, the Homeless Services Manager serves on the Technical Advisory Committee, providing expertise and assistance to the JPA.
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 JPA board includes governmental regional representatives from all the cities and the County of Solano in the decision-making process on addressing the growing impact of homelessness. The Technical Advisory Committee has a representative with local expertise in the unhoused community from each city and county to guide the electives on the JPA Board.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS Housing First Solano, the COC, brings together local city staff, county staff, health care agencies, behavioral health, veterans, intimate partner violence agencies, local homeless service providers, faith-
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based organizations, criminal justice organizations, department of education, housing providers, local business, and those with lived experience. Additionally, including committees to improve systems, which include coordinated entry, governance, HMIS users, and Lived Experience to provide additional oversight and expertise.
The City of Fairfield partners with local service providers and the County of Solano in responding to the needs of the unhoused and those at risk of being displaced into homelessness. Additionally, the City of Fairfield provides provision of funding and site assistance, public outreach and education, policy development and strategic planning, and coordination and collaboration. The City of Fairfield is actively involved in the local Continuum of Care, Housing First Solano, holding an officer seat on the Board of the Continuum. Additionally, two Council members sit upon the CAP Solano Joint Powers Authority (JPA) working in partnership with all the regional cities and the County of Solano, which provides overnight and coordination of homeless and safety net services in Solano County. This regional approach is unique in the State of California, creating a collective response to the growing crisis of addressing the impacts of homelessness. Lastly, the Homeless Services Manager serves on the Technical Advisory Committee providing expertise and assistance to the JPA.
The Continuum of care is working on expanding and improving the countywide Coordinate Entry System including looking at racial equality. With the creation of the Solano Racial Equity Action Lab (REAL) Core Team, the COC is looking at systems improvements in coordination entry systems and outreach services in Solano County.
Regional coordination has led to the creation of more robust diversion and prevention programs launching in the next year. The efforts of CAPSolano have increased support services to specialized populations including TAY, Veterans, and those displaced into houselessness due to intimate partner violence. CAPSolano partners with health care providers, mental health agencies, drug assistance programs, local non-profits and faith-based organizations, and has expanded capacities in partnerships with TAY groups, those with lived experience, intimate partner violence agencies, and housing providers.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Fairfield Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Public Housing Needs Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The City of Fairfield partners with multiple other entities to forward the homeless strategic plan of the JPA. The overall goal of multiple partnerships is to secure housing and other requisite programming for unhoused families.
2 Agency/Group/Organization EDEN HOUSING
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
As an affordable housing developer that supplies Permanent and Supportive Housing in the County, Eden Housing has been a collaborative partner contributing to the advancement of the homeless strategic plan.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Caminar Solano County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Caminar (Resource Connect Solano) is the County's Coordinated Entry Operator. They also are represented as the Chair of the COC. 4 Agency/Group/Organization Solano Black Chamber of Commerece Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Economic Development Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
As a member of the Solano COC Board, the Solano Black Chamber actively participate in the discussion of homelessness. 5 Agency/Group/Organization BENICIA
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
Services - Housing
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City of Benicia is a partner of the COC as a City in the County, we are able to collaborate on common problems and find solutions. 6 Agency/Group/Organization CITY OF VALLEJO
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
Services - Housing
Services-homeless
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City of Vallejo is a partner of the COC as a City in the County, we are able to collaborate on common problems and find solutions. 7 Agency/Group/Organization City of Vacaville Community Development Department Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
Services - Housing
Services-homeless
Service-Fair Housing
Services - Victims
Other government - Local
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
City of Vacaville is a partner of the COC as a City in the County, we are able to collaborate on common problems and find solutions. 8 Agency/Group/Organization SOLANO COUNTY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Solano County is a partner of the COC as a City in the County, we are able to collaborate on common problems and find solutions.
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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting There were no agency types that were excluded.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum of Care Housing First
Solano
The Continuum of Care works to end homelessness by: Facilitating multi -agency cooperation and coordination, connecting persons experiencing homelessness with housing, job employment, family, and medical resources, and securing funds from the State of California, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and private organizations to end homelessness.
City of Fairfield
Housing Element
City of Fairfield The Fairfield Housing Element addresses housing development, rehabilitation, and housing conservation. It sets forth actions the City will undertake to assist residents to maintain their homes and to help ensure that there is an adequate supply of safe, affordable housing for existing and future residents.
City of Fairfield
Analysis of
Impediments
City of Fairfield The Action Plan incorporates and funds both Fair Housing and Tenant/Landlord Counseling. Other elements of the AI are funded through the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Fund.
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
The JPA board includes governmental regional representatives from all the cities and the County of Solano in the decision-making process on how to address the growing impact of homelessness. The Technical Advisory Committee has a representative with local expertise on the unhoused community from each city and the county to provide guidance for the electives on the JPA Board.
Housing First Solano, the COC, brings together local city staff, county staff, health care agencies, behavioral health, veterans, intimate partner violence agencies, local homeless service providers, faith-based organizations, criminal justice organizations, department of education, housing providers, local business, and those with lived experience. Additionally, there are committees to improve systems including coordinated entry, governance, HMIS users, and Lived Experience to provide additional oversight and expertise.
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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
City staff developed a detailed Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) as part of the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan. As required by HUD, non-profits, and community residents were provided adequate opportunities to review and comment on the original Citizen Participation Plan and Substantial Amendments to the Plan, if necessary.
City staff engaged citizens through community meetings, public hearings, and workshops. Citizens who participated in the process received extensive information about the Con Plan, the citizen participation process, the HUD requirements for an Entitlement City, the amount of funding the City anticipates receiving, and how the City can use those funds. Residents were given the opportunity to provide City staff with input on the use of CDBG funds. These efforts, including the review of HUD Data and relevant policy documents, assisted the City in its goal- setting efforts.
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 Con Plan programs had the opportunity to be actively involved.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
1 Public Meeting Minorities
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
We held a CDBG
Advisory Committee
meeting that was
open to and
publicized to the
No comments were
received.
We did not receive any
public comments and
no comments were
declined.
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Spanish and Tagalog
Non-targeted/broad
community
public. No public
comments were
received.
2 Newspaper Ad Minorities
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
Spanish and Tagalog
Non-targeted/broad
community
We published public
notices in English,
Spanish, and Tagalog
and no comments
were received.
No comments were
received.
We did not receive any
public comments and
no comments were
declined.
3 Public Meeting Minorities
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
Spanish and Tagalog
Persons with
disabilities
Non-targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
We held a public
hearing and received
no responses or
comments from the
public.
We did not receive
any public
comments.
We did not receive any
public comments and
no comments were
declined.
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
866,668.00 158,564.54 585,318.44 1,610,550.98 0.00 The City received $158,564,.54 in Housing revolving Loan pay offs, which
are documented as Program Income,
however, have been receipted back into
the RLF for Program expenditure.
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
Although CDBG regulations do not require matching funding, many of the activities that the City intends to fund through CDBG will require
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additional public and private resources. CDBG funds will be used to leverage these other funding sources. The Prior Year Resources consist of the following: $266,988.71 Housing Revolving Loan Fund, and $585,318.44 Prior Year Funds. The City may use the 15% calculation of program income to fund public Service Activities. The City has a history of using CDBG funds to leverage General Fund revenue and other resources to complete sidewalk improvements and fund fair housing services and emergency shelter operations and anticipates continuing to fund these activities similarly during the five-year planning period.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City of Fairfield Housing Department manages various properties to address community housing needs. Among these are three vacant parcels designated for future affordable housing development.
However, the City recognizes that development on these sites is unlikely to commence within the current planning period.
One key property under the Housing Authority’s oversight is located at 315 Jefferson St., which is currently leased to a homeless shelter operator providing essential emergency services to individuals in need. This partnership reflects the City’s commitment to addressing immediate housing challenges for its residents.
Additionally, another City-owned property, in an undisclosed location is leased to a domestic violence service provider. This facility serves as a refuge for women and children affected by domestic violence, helping to prevent homelessness and create a safe, supportive environment.
The City also owns properties at 421 Madison St., 460 Tabor Ave., Strassberger Subdivision, and a site along Highway 12, all of which have been designated as Surplus Land. Developers have been invited to submit proposals for affordable housing projects on these sites. Currently, the City is reviewing proposals for the Strassberger Subdivision and anticipates prioritizing all City-owned properties for affordable housing development.
The City remains committed to expanding housing opportunities and ensuring that publicly owned land is utilized to support affordable housing initiatives.
Discussion
The City of Fairfield is dedicated to maximizing the use of its Housing Authority properties to address the critical need for affordable housing. Every parcel under the Housing Authority’s jurisdiction is carefully assessed and strategically allocated to support the City’s ongoing housing initiatives. Through thoughtful planning and resource allocation, the City aims to optimize the impact of its properties in meeting the community’s housing needs.
Beyond utilizing its land assets, the City employs a multifaceted approach to funding affordable housing initiatives. A key funding source is Fairfield’s Local Housing Trust Fund, which plays a vital role in financing affordable housing projects. This fund supports both the development of new housing units and the implementation of innovative programs that enhance housing accessibility and affordability for residents.
The City’s efforts have been further strengthened by its recent Prohousing Designation from the State of California. This recognition reaffirms Fairfield’s commitment to housing affordability and expands
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opportunities for additional funding. The designation enhances the City’s and developers’ eligibility for state and federal affordable housing funds, streamlining application processes and expediting project approvals.
This milestone marks a significant step forward in the City’s mission to foster vibrant, inclusive communities by expanding access to safe and affordable housing.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic Area Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Youth 2022 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City of Fairfield Public Services CDBG:
$37,000.00
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 70 Persons Assisted
2 Fair Housing 2022 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City of Fairfield Fair Housing CDBG: $.00 Public service activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 50 Households Assisted
3 Administration 2022 2027 Administration City of Fairfield Administration CDBG:
$173,334.00
Other: 1 Other
4 Special Needs
Populations
2022 2027 Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
LOW/MODERATE
INCOME CENSUS
TRACTS
City of Fairfield
Public Services CDBG:
$91,214.00
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 2300 Persons Assisted
5 Affordable
Housing
2022 2027 Affordable Housing LOW/MODERATE
INCOME CENSUS
TRACTS
City of Fairfield
Non-Public
Services
CDBG:
$700,000.00
Rental units rehabilitated: 56
Household Housing Unit
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated: 10 Household
Housing Unit
6 Economic
Development
2022 2027 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City of Fairfield Non-Public
Services
CDBG:
$300,000.00
Jobs created/retained: 50 Jobs
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Table 6 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Youth
Goal
Description
Increase enrichment, life skills, and recreational opportunities for low to moderate -income youth, foster youth, and abused children. 2 Goal Name Fair Housing
Goal
Description
Promote the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing policy by eliminating discrimination in housing choice by providing fair ho using counseling, investigation, mediation, enforcement, and education. 3 Goal Name Administration
Goal
Description
The City will allocate the maximum cap of 20% of CDBG funds towards program administration. The administration will support t he development of a thriving Fairfield community, especially for low- and moderate-income persons, by providing general management, oversight, coordination, public information and engagement, and administration of the CDBG grant in a fiscally responsible ma nner. 4 Goal Name Special Needs Populations
Goal
Description
Increase opportunities for persons with special needs, elderly, frail elderly, and persons with physical, mental, and develop mental disabilities to be housed, become more independent and be protected from discriminatory practices. 5 Goal Name Affordable Housing
Goal
Description
Expand, Maintain, and Preserve Affordable Housing: Maintain and preserve the existing affordable housing stock, including ren tal units and single-family properties owned and occupied by lower-income households. 6 Goal Name Economic Development
Goal
Description
Create economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons through job training, job placement, and business assistance and improve the employment status of residents.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City of Fairfield prioritizes all of its funding resources to meet the goals and priorities set in its Consolidated Plan. The City uses a multi- step application and review process when choosing projects to support during the annual plan process. This process ensures that all applications meet the needs of the community as well as meets HUD's requirements of the Citizen Participation process.
Projects
# Project Name
1 Senior Meals Program (2026)
2 Ombudsman Services (2026)
3 Senior & Disabled Independent Living Services (2026)
4 Youth Tutoring (2026)
5 Youth Services Scholarship Program (2026)
6 CDBG Administration 2026
7 Workforce Development 2026
8 Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation 2026
9 Housing Rehabilitation Program
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
All of the City of Fairfield Public Service Projects are scattered throughout the City and provide services to Fairfield residents. At least half of the public service subrecipients support residents that are presumed beneficiaries.
All of the City's Public Facility/Infrastructure projects are located in the City's Low/Mod Census Tracts.
The City ensures to prioritize all funding to areas where the most vulnerable population can be served.
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Project Summary Information
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1 Project Name Senior Meals Program (2026)
Target Area City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Special Needs Populations
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $63,464.00
Description The program provides nutritious meals on a daily basis to aid in the reduction of senior malnutrition, food insecurity, and to promote senior independence and socialization through human connection. As an eyes-on program, food delivery also provides an opportunity for wellness checks and through a phone app, provide immediate feedback to the administrative office on changes or concerns that need attention. Additionally, this program helps identify other needs such as case management, fall prevention, and other services provided by Meals on Wheels and other community partners.
Target Date 6/30/2027
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
This project anticipates supporting 500 seniors
Location Description The project will take place throughout the City of Fairfield, as meals are delivered directly to the homes of seniors
Planned Activities The goal of MOWSC's nutrition services is to ensure seniors have access to at least one healthy meal per day, and this is accomplished by home delivery and congregate cafes at local senior centers. Additionally, routine interaction with volunteers who deliver the meals, program staff, and cafe participants, addresses isolation and loneliness and provides a safety net. When clients aren't home to receive their meals, staff call to check on them and follow up with emergency contacts if unable to reach the client, request a welfare check from local law enforcement, or call 911 if an emergency situation. Our approach is holistic to ensure address health, safety, isolation, and connection to community.
2 Project Name Ombudsman Services (2026)
Target Area LOW/MODERATE INCOME CENSUS TRACTS
City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Special Needs Populations
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $12,750.00
Description Empowered Aging (EA, formerly Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Inc.) serves older and disabled adults and their families living in Contra Costa, Solano, and Alameda County. EA protects the needs and rights of those living in
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long-term care, most over 65, ~30% low-income, ~3,550 across Solano County, and 1,700 in Fairfield 46 facilities. Most clients served have disabilities and impairments requiring care and assistance with at least three activities of daily living, more than half experience the effects of dementia and two additional co-occurring conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, mental illness, etc.
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Approximately 1700 Fairfield residents will have access to the Ombudsman Service. These services are provided at the local Live-in Facilities in the City Location Description 1251 Travis Blvd. Ste. 120
Fairfield, CA
Planned Activities Empowered Aging overall goal has proven to be successful. They have provided services to the Fairfield community for over 4 years. We believe that all residents living in long-term care facilities deserve quality of life, dignity and respect. Fairfield’s long-term care residents continue to receive high-quality, person-centered care that meets their needs - eliminating abuse, neglect, and violation of residents’ rights. Facilities will be equipped with knowledge, staffing and protocols to meet resident requirements using a person-centered approach to care, and family members and loved ones will be equipped to advocate for their resident of concern as needed. As a result, there will be fewer complaints and necessary investigations. At a higher level, the seni or and social service system in Fairfield and Solano Counties more broadly will operate collaboratively and effectively, partnering as needed to meet residents’ diverse needs.
3 Project Name Senior & Disabled Independent Living Services (2026) Target Area City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Special Needs Populations
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $15,000.00
Description Lions Center for the Visually Impaired/LCVI is the only agency in Solano County providing independent living skills training for the visually impaired adult community. LCVI has played a key roll, and is certified by the California Department of Rehabilitation. Regarding outcomes for the blind, each client is assessed at intake and staff works with them to set individual health adjustment and skill-building goals. Progress toward these goals is noted in individual files. From our agency records we know that clients meet the goals set in their plan. We also know that clients are satisfied with the quality of our program and services because they tell us in our follow-up phone call surveys conducted after the close of each case file. Finally, the vast majority of our
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clients are able to continue living independently, this avoiding costly nursing homes.
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37 Senior and disabled individuals that are visually impaired.
Location Description Throughout the City as services are taken directly to the residents to meet their needs.
Planned Activities Lions Center for the Visually Impaired/LCVI is the only agency in Solano County providing independent living skills training for the visually impaired adult community. Preform intake of clients and help them to set individual health adjustments and skill building goals. We will also help the vast majority of clients live independently and avoid costly nursing homes. Regarding outcomes for the blind, each client is assessed at intake and staff works with them to set individual health adjustment and skill-building goals. Progress toward these goals is noted in individual files. From our agency records we know that clients meet the goals set in their plan. We also know that clients are satisfied with the quality of our program and services because they tell us in our follow-up phone call surveys conducted after the close of each case file. Finally, the vast majority of our clients are able to continue living independently, this avoiding costly nursing homes.
4 Project Name Youth Tutoring (2026)
Target Area City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Youth
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $17,000.00
Description The Leaven Kids After School Tutoring will benefit children ages 5-12 living in the Phoenix Drive, Dana Drive, Groves, and Grande Circle apartment complexes in Fairfield. These areas are made up of highly diverse, primarily low-income individuals and families. We will serve children at centers located in each complex by providing educational support, tutoring, and mentoring that empowers and lifts them up.
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100 Youth that reside in the lower-income neighborhood
Location Description Grande Circle - 1970 Grande Circle Fairfield, CA 94533 Dana Drive - 1180 Dana Drive Fairfield, CA 94533
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Planned Activities Leaven Kids addresses community needs by providing elementary school -aged youth with regular after-school tutoring, health education activities, and summer mentoring and skill-building services. Youth are also engaged in community service, leadership, and character-building activities. 5 Project Name Youth Services Scholarship Program (2026) Target Area City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Youth
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $20,000.00
Description The Youth Activities Scholarship Program addresses the need for youth recreational activities for low-income families in the Fairfield community by enabling youth of low income families to participate in the City of Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department's fee based recreation programs and events.
The funds are distributed on a sliding scale, based on family income, and subsidize 25-100% of the registration fees.
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30 Low-to-moderate income youth.
Location Description Throughout the City of Fairfield
Planned Activities The Youth scholarship program allows low/mod families to receive scholarships for recreational services for their children.
6 Project Name CDBG Administration 2026
Target Area City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Administration
Needs Addressed Administration
Funding CDBG: $173,334.00
Description Administration of the CDBG Program
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There will be zero families directly impacted by this.
Location Description City of Fairfield
Planned Activities CDBG Administration
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7 Project Name Workforce Development 2026
Target Area City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Economic Development
Needs Addressed Non-Public Services
Funding CDBG: $300,000.00
Description The City of Fairfield will develop of Workforce Development Program that will create economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons through job training, job placement, and business assistance and improve the employment status of residents.
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50 families
Location Description Throughout the City
Planned Activities Employment support services including assistance with job searching, resume building, interview preparation, and career coaching.
8 Project Name Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation 2026
Target Area City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Non-Public Services
Funding CDBG: $412,014.27
Description The City of Fairfield will fund a multifamily affordable housing project in Fairfield that is in need of substantial rehabilitation to ensure continuity of operations and prevent displacement of existing residents due to unfunded and deferred maintenance.
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56 affordable-housing units
Location Description 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533.
Planned Activities Exterior envelope rehabilitation efforts will consist of roofing and drainage repair and removal of dry rot.
Project Name Housing Rehabilitation Program
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9 Target Area LOW/MODERATE INCOME CENSUS TRACTS
City of Fairfield
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Non-Public Services
Funding CDBG: $596,988.71
Description The City of Fairfield will provide loans and grants for Low-Moderate income home owners for rehabilitation.
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This project will support at least 10 low-income homeowners and renters.
Location Description Throughout the City
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The City of Fairfield has over 20 low-income census tracts. CDBG resources will be allocated to serve the neighborhoods with the greatest need. All Public Facilities and Infrastructure projects will take place in the low-income census tracts. All other resources will be targeted for individuals and families at or below the moderate-income levels.
In the 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan, the City continues to focus a minimum of 65% of the entire grant amount annually on infrastructure and public facility improvements in the low income and minority concentration areas. Efforts related to the Housing Rehabilitation program have also been focused in the low-mod areas. The Housing Rehabilitation program allows low and moderately low-income property owners to receive loans and/or grants to rehabilitate or repair their homes.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
LOW/MODERATE INCOME CENSUS TRACTS 35
City of Fairfield 65
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City of Fairfield ensures that all of the CDBG subrecipients meet the program requirements and serve low to moderate income clients. While the Public Service funding allocations may not specifically take place in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods, more than 70% of the individuals served are low- to-moderate income. The city works closely with the sub-recipients that are providing public services to ensure they target the proper demographic with the CDBG funds. All funds that the City allows for Public Facilities/Infrastructure are directed to projects located in low/Mod census tracts. The city allocates 65% of its annual allocation towards public facility/infrastructure projects. The city therefore ensures that all CDBG program requirements are met and that the most vulnerable populations and neighborhoods are being served and revitalized.
However, 'it’s imperative that all low-income residents have access to the public services offered. All public services are available for low to moderate-income individuals throughout the city regardless of the census tracts that they reside. All public facility projects will be allocated in the low/moderate income census tracts. This ensures that low/moderate income neighborhoods are being revitalized and,
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neighborhood residents have access to the facilities.
Discussion
The City is committed to spending CDBG funds throughout the City and targeting vulnerable low-to- moderate income individuals. It’s important that they have equal access to the services identified in the Consolidated Plan.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The City of Fairfield makes it a priority to support the most vulnerable populations with CDBG funding.
While the City didn't receive any applications for homeless services during the annual application process, the City will support low-income homeowners and low-income renters with opportunities that preserve their current housing. This therefore prevents homelessness.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 10
Special-Needs 0
Total 10
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 10
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 10
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
While the City does not own any public housing units, the Housing Authority is housed under the Housing Services Department as well as the CDBG efforts, therefore allowing all affordable housing efforts to be consistently monitored and shared. Residents served under the Housing Authority, receive access to all of the information and services that are covered under the CDBG Program.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The City of Fairfield does not own any public housing units. However, the City has a Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) with over 914 vouchers to support low-income families within the community. Each year, the City serves more than 700 families in the program. Of the more than 700 families served, five households receive assistance through the Project Based VASH Vouchers.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
All families that are participants in the HCV program receive information related to opportunities for homeownership. The Housing Authority posts fliers and information as it becomes available. One of the HCV participants was recently selected to purchase a home under the Habitat for Humanity Program, which allows low to moderate-income homeowners to purchase with invested labor.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
The City's PHA is not designated as troubled.
Discussion
The City of Fairfield does not own any public housing units that it supports. Although the City has a Housing Choice Voucher Program, The CDBG program and the Housing Choice Voucher Program work in tandem to provide supportive services to the low-income residents that are in need. Because the Public Service support agencies are supporting the same demographic as the Housing Choice Voucher Program, the Housing Services Department ensure that information is shared with the HCV participants for the services that are available to them.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The City of Fairfield continues to see an increase in chronic and new homeless individuals over the past several years as aligns with the national trends. The high cost of housing and property in the area and the shortage of affordable housing and prevention services available in the county create significant barriers in addressing the growing rates of those falling into homelessness.
The Fairfield City Council adopted a comprehensive Homeless Strategy to address homelessness, including a dedicated Homeless Services Division now located in the Housing Services Department to address the needs of the unhoused residents in the community. The Homeless Strategy includes nationally recognized programs and policies proven to reduce homelessness. A major part of the strategy is providing linkages for unhoused individuals and families to appropriate services through collaborative outreach efforts. The City of Fairfield partners with local service providers and the County of Solano in responding to the needs of the unhoused and those at risk of being displaced into homelessness. Additionally, the City of Fairfield provides funding and site assistance, public outreach and education, policy development and strategic planning, and coordination and collaboration to address homeless prevention efforts. The City of Fairfield is actively involved in the local Continuum of Care, Housing First Solano, with the Homeless Services Manager holding an officer seat on the Board of the Continuum. Additionally, two Council members sit upon the CAP Solano Joint Powers Authority (JPA) working in partnership with all the regional cities and the County of Solano, which provides overnight and coordination of homeless and safety net services in Solano County. This regional approach is unique in the State of California, creating a collective response to the growing crisis addressing the impacts of homelessness. Lastly, the Homeless Services Manager serves on the Technical Advisory Committee providing expertise and assistance to the JPA.
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
The current goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness include (1) maintaining current levels of unhoused emergency assistance including emergency shelter beds and outreach services, (2) improving systems coordination across the county and, (3) assisting with the implementation of a staffing plan to support CAP Solano Joint Powers Authority (JPA).
This past year the City of Fairfield rehoused their Homeless Services Division into the Housing Services Department in alignment with the state goals to incorporate housing solutions into the homeless response systems. The Homeless Services Division includes dedicated staff to support the community and coordinate efforts with various city divisions and develop best practices and public policy. Having
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this dedicated team allows for ongoing regional planning activities, coordinating activities, and planning for service providers, stakeholders, and affected citizens. Working closely with stakeholders allows the Homeless Services Division to ensure an efficient and effective system offering everyone access to shelter, food, housing, and other basic needs.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The Homeless Services Division, Law Enforcement based Homeless Intervention Team (HIT), and partner agencies work collaboratively with local interim housing programs to provide shelter for the unhoused residents. The City of Fairfield partners and provides funding for three local providers to provide interim shelter. Two of those programs provide year-round services and one is a winter shelter which is open for five months from November to end of March. The Homeless Services Division continues to work on seeking out new grants and revenue sources to expand and continue existing interim and transitional housing services.
The Fairfield Police Division increased the Homeless Intervention Team (HIT) staffing to one full time sergeant, three full-time police officers and one part time Community Service Officer. The HIT Team works to provide enforcement across the city on encampment removals and addressing blight. HIT also coordinates with Homeless Services Division to link unhoused residents open to services and triage based on immediate need.
The Homeless Services Division and Homeless Intervention Team partner to conduct regional outreach efforts in partnership with area law enforcement, social services, mental health, healthcare, libraries, faith-based organizations, shelter services, animal care, housing providers, and crisis intervention teams to meet those who are unsheltered where they are and connect them to resources.
In January 2025, the City of Fairfield went into a three-year contract with a local service provider to provide unhoused street outreach services. By partnering with a nonprofit agency, the city has been able to expand their outreach efforts to provide more intensive street outreach and housing navigation services for those who are unsheltered in the community.
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
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transitioning to permanent housing and independent living. The City assists low-income individuals and families with avoiding homelessness through several city-supported programs, including HOME and CalHOME programs, CDBG housing rehabilitation, VASH Vouchers, and the Housing Choice Voucher program. Additionally, the City of Fairfield was awarded HomeKey+ funding this past year for a motel conversion into permeant supportive housing (PSH). This project will expand PSH units within the community targeting those who are unhoused within the behavioral health systems.
The Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program, funded through HOME funds, allows homeless families to secure temporary housing for up to 24 months. After 24 months on the program and completing identified program milestones, individuals may qualify to receive a preference on the City’s Housing Choice Voucher Program. This final step helps them secure permanent housing.
The City of Fairfield collaborates with a wide array of local partners, community agencies, and stakeholders to address the needs of unsheltered residents. Homeless Services understands that the way home for every homeless individual is unique to their background and continues to identify opportunities to build on the full continuum of services needed to reduce homelessness permanently.
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 City will continue to work with other cities in the county to expand and improve the countywide Coordinate Entry System including looking at racial equality. The Homeless Services Manager is part of systems improvements work being done in the coordination entry system and outreach services in Solano County.
City of Fairfield has taken the lead regionally in expanding the staffing needs of CAP Solano JPA. Through these efforts, local Cities (excluding Dixion) and the County of Solano have entered into an MOU to assist with funding the increase in staffing support needs. Phase one of the staffing plan has been completed with the hiring of an executive director, project manager, and homeless coordinator (administrative support). Currently the next phase of the staffing plan is recruiting and hiring to move the finical oversight from a local city to fully under CapSolano JPA. This staffing increases support for the regional efforts to address the needs of the unhoused community including increasing funding to support existing and new programs to help those who are unhoused, at risk of displacement into
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houselessness and those who are living in poverty. Regional coordination has led to the creation of more robust diversion and prevention programs launching in the next year. The efforts of CAPSolano have increased support services to specialized populations including TAY, Veterans, and those displaced into houselessness due to intimate partner violence. As the staffing expands for CAPSolano, the regional efforts will expand in providing more funding to support existing programs and launch new innovative approaches to decreasing the impacts of homelessness on the community.
The Homeless Services Division and HIT have created relationships with policymakers on a local, county, state, and federal level to best access resources and effect policy. City Divisions regularly convene meetings with state and local elected officials to share concerns regarding the effects of chronic homelessness, including seniors and veterans, and seek assistance in accessing funding and resources to serve the homeless population better.
Discussion
The City of Fairfield emphasizes supporting homeless efforts and makes its best effort to come up with an innovative approach to addressing the needs of the homeless community. The Fairfield City Council has made homeless one of its top goals, and there is a clear understanding of the need to collaborate to create innovative initiatives to support the efforts Citywide and regionally.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
The City maintains an ongoing, programmatic approach to reducing regulatory and policy barriers that may constrain housing development. Through continued evaluation of land use regulations, zoning standards, development fees, and processing procedures, the City works to improve predictability, streamline approvals, and support housing production across income levels.
During the 2025 calendar year, the City adopted and implemented several zoning and policy amendments to facilitate residential development and provide clearer, more objective standards. These actions build upon Housing Element commitments and reflect the City’s continued effort to align local regulations with state housing law while improving project feasibility.
Because these efforts are embedded in the City’s regular planning and development processes, they represent both recently completed actions and continuing measures that will support future affordable and mixed-income housing development.
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
Key 2025 actions include:
City Council Approvals:
• Modifications to multifamily residential standards to eliminate outdated and nonessential development requirements, including the car wash area and 100-cubic-foot exterior storage space.
• Modifications to the development regulations in the Heart of Fairfield plan area allowing properties to meet 50% of their required parking through on-street spaces within 300 feet of the parcel line, and the remaining 50% to be accommodated on any private parcel or public parking facility within 750 feet of the parcel line.
• Reducing the private open space requirement in the Heart of Fairfield plan area to provide more flexibility in site design and encourage efficient land use. • Updating the Zoning Ordinance density regulations to align with the Heart of Fairfield plan, allowing maximum densities of 48 units per gross acre for the Mixed Use West Texas Street (MU-WTS) designation and 35 units per gross acre for the Mixed Use Office (MU-O) and Medium Density Residential – Downtown (RM-D) designations.
• Reducing entitlement process thresholds for single-family residential developments with a minimum density of 12 units per gross acre within the Heart of Fairfield plan area to streamline
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approvals and encourage higher-density housing.
• Updating parking standards to comply with state laws, including removing additional parking requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs (JADUs). Off-street parking requirements have also been revised to exempt development projects located within ½ mile of a major public transit stop, in accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2097.
Planning Commission Actions:
The Planning Commission approved a resolution recommending City Council adopt a comprehensive set of zoning text amendments to implement the 2023–2031 Housing Element Housing Action Plan. These amendments:
• Align zoning densities with General Plan land use designations. • Reduce minimum lot sizes and establish objective standards to support small-lot and infill development.
• Provide ministerial and by-right approval pathways for qualifying housing projects in accordance with State law.
• Expand opportunities for affordable, efficiency, farmworker, supportive, emergency, and special-needs housing.
• Remove parking and other regulatory constraints for residential care and similar facilities.
Discussion:
The City continues to find ways to reduce barriers to housing. Because of its efforts to create policies to facilitate the production of affordable housing, the City has been designated as a Pro-Housing City by the State of California. This designation recognizes the City’s efforts in having streamlined policies and procedures to support affordable housing efforts. The City is committed to removing barriers and creating more affordable housing opportunities.
The designation was supported by a variety of policies aimed at expanding housing production and reducing development costs, as outlined in the City’s application. Notably, the recently certified 2023- 2031 Housing Element identifies capacity for 246% of the allocated RHNA units, far exceeding state requirements. To further incentivize development, the City has approved traffic impact fee reductions ranging from 24% to 35% for units in targeted infill areas. Additionally, the City established the Fairfield Housing Trust Fund (HTF) in 2021, initially seeding it with $1.045 million, to support the creation and preservation of mixed-income and affordable housing for households ranging from extremely low- to
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
A shortage of funding for affordable housing, homeless services, and community development activities is the primary obstacle to meeting underserved needs in Fairfield. The City of Fairfield actively pursues federal, state, local, and private funding sources to address underserved needs. It will continue exploring new and existing funding sources during the planning period and subsequent years.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The City continues to find creative resources to address the needs of the underserved populations.
Coordination with other entities has been a critical resource to gaining traction on the highest level of needs in the community.
• Continue to partner with local and regional housing developers to entitle and complete new affordable housing options for the Citizens of Fairfield • Provide fee deferrals.
• Provide Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to low-income households through the Fairfield Housing Authority
• Efforts to ensure that City zoning regulations and other policies support the development of affordable and special needs housing, including Accessory Dwelling Units • Monitor properties with affordability restrictions to determine when restrictions are set to expire and work with property owners to maintain affordability • Encourage the development of second-dwelling units as another source of affordable housing, especially for senior citizens and individuals
• Provide fee credits for affordable housing developers • Provide first-time homebuyer down payment assistance
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing • Continue to partner with local and regional housing developers to entitle and complete new affordable housing options for the Citizens of Fairfield • Provide fee deferrals.
• Provide Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to low-income households through the Fairfield Housing Authority
• Efforts to ensure that City zoning regulations and other policies support the development of affordable and special needs housing, including Accessory Dwelling Units • Monitor properties with affordability restrictions to determine when restrictions are set to expire and work with property owners to maintain affordability • Encourage the development of second-dwelling units as another source of affordable housing,
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especially for senior citizens and individuals
• Provide fee credits for affordable housing developers • Provide first-time homebuyer down payment assistance
• The City has started a Housing Trust Fund to assist with maintaining and adding new affordable housing units
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City has developed a Lead-Based Paint Implementation Plan (LBP Plan) that describes the actions to be taken and the responsibility for compliance with lead-based paint abatement regulations (24 CFR 35 and Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992) under each of its existing affordable housing programs. The City will continue to ensure that any homes constructed before 1978, which are assisted through the 'City's Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program, will follow lead- based paint abatement requirements.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families On an ongoing basis, the City of Fairfield addresses poverty more broadly through City programs and cooperation with other governmental agencies and local service organizations. The City’s affordable housing policies discussed in the Consolidated Plan assist in providing affordable housing to lower- income households. Affordable housing is a necessary first step in overcoming poverty for many low- income households. Most households experiencing high housing cost burdens, overcrowding, or other unstable living environments often cannot overcome poverty without first securing suitable affordable housing.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
Work in conjunction with the Fairfield Housing Authority. The City of Fairfield Housing Services Department will continue to work closely with the Fairfield Housing Authority to ensure quality housing for all low-income City residents. The working relationship between these organizations is strong and facilitative. The Housing Authority is a division of the Housing Services Department; therefore, communication is typically direct and immediate. As a result, gaps in program or service delivery are typically not the result of poor institutional structure or lack of intergovernmental cooperation but rather due to shortcomings in available resources.
Participate on the Board of the Homeless Continuum of Care. The City shall continue its active participation in the Solano County Continuum of Care, which is critical in coordinating services between public agencies, affordable housing providers, and social service agencies. Representatives from the City of Fairfield City Manager’s Office and Fairfield Police Department plan to continue to serve on the
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Continuum of Care Governing Board to further these efforts.
Participate in the Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness and Housing. The Homeless Services Division will continue to attend the Homeless Continuums of Care (CoCs) regional meeting for the Bay Area, working with the other CoCs to end homelessness and increase the affordable housing stock to people with incomes from 0-30% AMI.
Coordinate with Non-profits and Service Providers. The City of Fairfield will continue to engage in ongoing internal coordination with other agencies to address the needs of affordable housing, homelessness, and community development in the city. This coordination will continue during the 2026-27 program year.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The Housing Services Department will work closely with other City departments and the community to develop programs and activities that improve Fairfield’s low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. The administration of program activities includes housing, public facility and infrastructure improvements, public and social service activities, and economic development activities. Moreover, the City collaborates with public agencies, for-profit agencies, faith-based organizations, and non-profit organizations to leverage the identified programs and services.
In addition, on an ongoing basis, the City of Fairfield works with affordable housing developers to construct and manage affordable housing in the city and with Solano County agencies and non-profit service providers to provide social services to residents. The City will continue to support these entities in achieving affordable housing, homeless services, and community development goals during the program year and subsequent years.
Discussion:
As part of the City of Fairfield’s ongoing efforts to address the housing and neighborhood revitalization needs of the community, the City will continue to explore additional/alternative funding sources.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
0 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan
0 5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 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 C DBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.
100.00%
Annual Action Plan
2026
45 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
The City of Fairfield plans to utilize 100% of its annual allocation to support low and moderate income individuals.