DRAFT
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
2025-2029
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
2025-2026
Presented to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD)
Office of Community Planning and Development
February 2025
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. 1 ES-05 Executive Summary ...................................................................................................... 1 The Process .............................................................................................................................. 7 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies ...................................................................................... 7 PR-10 Consultation ................................................................................................................... 8 PR-15 Citizen Participation ......................................................................................................37 Needs Assessment ..................................................................................................................39 NA-05 Overview ......................................................................................................................39 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment .......................................................................................41 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems ...............................................54 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems ..................................65 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens ........................................70 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion ............................................................72 NA-35 Public Housing .............................................................................................................74 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment .....................................................................................78 NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment ................................................................84 NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs.........................................................89 Housing Market Analysis ........................................................................................................90 MA-05 Overview ......................................................................................................................90 MA-10 Number of Housing Units ...........................................................................................91 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing ...............................................................94 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) ....................................99 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing .................................................................................... 103 MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services ............................................................................. 105 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services ...................................................................... 109 MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing ................................................................................. 112 MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets...................................................... 114 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion ................................................................... 120 MA-60 Broadband Needs...................................................................................................... 126 MA-65 Hazard Mitigation ...................................................................................................... 127 ii
Strategic Plan ........................................................................................................................ 128 SP-05 Overview ..................................................................................................................... 128 SP-10 Geographic Priorities .................................................................................................. 130 SP-25 Priority Needs ............................................................................................................. 131 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions .................................................................................. 137 SP-35 Anticipated Resources ................................................................................................ 138 SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure .................................................................................. 143 SP-45 Goals Summary .......................................................................................................... 146 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement ......................................................... 148 SP-55 Barriers to Affordable Housing .................................................................................. 149 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy .............................................................................................. 155 SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards .......................................................................................... 157 SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy ................................................................................................. 159 SP-80 Monitoring .................................................................................................................. 160 2024-2025 Action Plan ........................................................................................................... 162 AP-15 Expected Resources ................................................................................................... 162 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives .................................................................................... 166 AP-35 Projects ....................................................................................................................... 169 AP-38 Project Summary ........................................................................................................ 170 AP-50 Geographic Distribution ............................................................................................. 173 AP-55 Affordable Housing .................................................................................................... 174 AP-60 Public Housing ............................................................................................................ 175 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities .......................................................... 176 AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing .................................................................................. 178 AP-85 Other Actions .............................................................................................................. 184 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements ................................................................................ 187
Table of Tables
Table 1 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics ..........................................................42 Table 2 - Number of Households Table .................................................................................43 Table 3 - Housing Problem 1 (Households with one of the listed needs) ............................43 iii
Table 4 - Housing Problem 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems:
Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) .............44 Table 5 - Housing Problem 3 (Cost Burden >30%) ................................................................44 Table 6 - Housing Problem 3 (Cost Burden > 50%) ...............................................................45 Table 7 - Housing Problem 4 (Crowding Information – More than one person per room) .45 Table 8 - Households with children under the age of six ......................................................45 Table 9 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI .........................................................55 Table 10 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI .....................................................56 Table 11 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI .....................................................56 Table 12 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI ...................................................57 Table 13 - Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI ................................................................65 Table 14 - Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI ..............................................................66 Table 15 - Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI ..............................................................66 Table 16 - Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI ............................................................67 Table 17 - Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI ...........................................................70 Table 18 - Public Housing by Program Type .........................................................................74 Table 19 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type ..........................74 Table 20 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type ..........................................76 Table 21 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type ....................................76 Table 22 - Homeless Needs Assessment ...............................................................................80 Table 23 – Nature and Extent of Homelessness ....................................................................82 Table 24 - Residential Properties by Unit Number ................................................................91 Table 25 - Unit Size by Tenure ...............................................................................................91 Table 26 - Rental Housing Costs .............................................................................................95 Table 27 - Cost of Housing ......................................................................................................95 Table 28 - Rent Paid ................................................................................................................95 Table 29 - Housing Affordability.............................................................................................95 Table 30 - Monthly Rent ..........................................................................................................96 Table 31 - Condition of Units ................................................................................................ 100 Table 32 - Year Unit Built ...................................................................................................... 100 Table 33 - Risk of Lead-Based Paint ..................................................................................... 101 Table 34 - Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) of children under the age of six ................................ 101 Table 35 – Total Number of Units by Program Type ........................................................... 103 Table 36 - Public Housing Condition .................................................................................... 103 Table 37 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households ............................... 105 Table 38 - Homeless Service Providers for the City of Fontana ......................................... 107 Table 39 - Business Activity .................................................................................................. 114 Table 40 - Labor Force .......................................................................................................... 115 Table 41 - Occupations by Sector ......................................................................................... 115 Table 42 - Travel Time .......................................................................................................... 115 iv
Table 43 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) .... 116 Table 44 - Educational Attainment by Age .......................................................................... 116 Table 45 - Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months by Educational Attainment ................ 116 Table 46 - Strategic Plan Summary ...................................................................................... 129 Table 47 - Geographic Priority Areas ................................................................................... 130 Table 48 – Priority Needs Summary .................................................................................... 131 Table 49 – Influence of Market Conditions........................................................................... 137 Table 50- Anticipated Resources .......................................................................................... 139 Table 51- Institutional Delivery Structure ............................................................................ 143 Table 52 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary .......................................................... 144 Table 53 – Goals Summary ................................................................................................... 146 Table 61- Expected Resources .............................................................................................. 163 Table 62 – Goals Summary ................................................................................................... 166 Table 63 – Project Information ............................................................................................. 169 Table 64 – Project Summary Information ............................................................................ 170 Table 65 - Geographic Distribution ...................................................................................... 173 Table 66 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement ................... 174 Table 67 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type ................................ 174 Table 68 – CDBG Requirements ........................................................................................... 187 Table 69 – Other CDBG Requirements ................................................................................. 188
Table of Figures
Figure 1 – Households ............................................................................................................41 Figure 2 - Most Prevalent Housing Problems ........................................................................50 Figure 3 - Households With >30-50% & >50% Cost Burden ..................................................51 Figure 5 - Race Alone ..............................................................................................................55 Figure 6 - Disproportionate Need Across Households Earning <30% AMI ..........................62 Figure 7 - Disproportionate Need Across Households Earning 30-50% AMI .......................63 Figure 8 - Disproportionate Need Across Households Earning 50-80% AMI .......................63 Figure 9 - Disproportionate Need Across Households Earning 80-100% AMI .....................64 Figure 10 - Disproportionate Need Across Households with Severe Housing Problems Earning <30% AMI ...................................................................................................................67 Figure 11 - Disproportionate Need Across Household with Severe Housing Problems Earning 30-50% AMI ................................................................................................................68 Figure 12 - Disproportionate Need Across Households with Severe Housing Problems Earning 50-80% AMI ................................................................................................................68 Figure 13 - Disproportionate Need Across Households with Severe Housing Problems Earning 80-100% AMI ..............................................................................................................69 v
Figure 14 - Disproportionate Need Across Households Cost Burdened 30- 50% of Income ................................................................................................................................................. 70 Figure 15 - Disproportionate Need Across Households Cost Burdened >50% of Income ..71 Figure 16 – Overall Homelessness By Age ............................................................................80 Figure 17 - HIV Prevalence ......................................................................................................87 Figure 18- Change in Median Rent and Income ....................................................................90 Figure 19 - Minimum Wage Affordability ..............................................................................93 Figure 20 - Median Home Value .............................................................................................94 Figure 21 - Units Affordable To Households By Income Range ...........................................96 Figure 22 - Rent Differentials ..................................................................................................97 Figure 23 – Rental & Ownership Housing Income................................................................. 98 Figure 24 - Top Industry Sectors By Jobs ............................................................................ 117
Table of Maps
Map 1 - Households with Extremely Low-Income and Severe Cost Burden .......................46 Map 2 - Households with Low Income and Severe Cost Burden .........................................47 Map 3 - Households with Moderate-Income and Severe Cost Burden ................................48 Map 4 - Hispanic ......................................................................................................................58 Map 5 - Black / African American ...........................................................................................59 Map 6 - White alone (not Hispanic) ........................................................................................60 Map 7 - Asian...........................................................................................................................61 Map 8 - Concentration Of Households With Multiple Housing Problems .......................... 122 Map 9 - Concentration Of Households With Low-Income .................................................. 123
1 Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary
The City of Fontana has prepared the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan as required to receive federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds. The Consolidated Plan provides the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) wi th a comprehensive assessment of the City’s housing and community development needs and outlines the City’s priorities, objectives, and strategies for the investment of CDBG and HOME funds to address these needs over the next five years, beginning July 1, 2025 , and ending June 30, 2030.
The City receives CDBG , HOME, and ESG funds from HUD on a formula basis each year, and in turn, awards grants, and loans to nonprofit, for -profit or public organizations for programs and projects in furtherance of this Plan. These programs provide for a wide range of eligible activities to address the needs of Fontana residents.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 created the CDBG Program with three primary objectives against which HUD evaluates the Consolidated Plan and the City’s performance. Those primary objectives are decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons. The CDBG regulations require each activity meet one of the following national objectives:
- Benefit low- and moderate-income persons; or
- Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; or - Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency (usually the result of a natural disaster).
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME)
The Cranston -Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 created the HOME program to expand the supply of affordable housing for low - and moderate- income households. Often used in partnership with local nonprofit housing development organizations, the HOME program can support a wide range of affordable housing activities, including building, buying, and/ or rehabilitating rental and ownership housing or providing direct rental assistance to low- and moderate-income people.
2 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG)
The ESG program provides grantees with resources to be used within the context of the Consolidated Plan and the regional Continuum of Care (CoC) strategy to address homelessness. Eligible ESG activities include:
• Street outreach: Outreach to unsheltered homeless individuals and families to connect them with emergency shelter, housing or critical services; • Emergency shelter: Major rehabilitation, conversion or renovation of a building to be used as emergency shelter for homeless persons; essential services such as case management, childcare, education services, employment and job training; shelter operations such as maintenance, rent, repair, security, fuel, insurance, utilities, relocation and furnishings;
• Homelessness prevention: Housing relocation and stabilization services and short - and/or medium-term rental assistance to prevent homelessness if annual income is 30% or less of AMI and assistance is necessary to regain stability in current permanent housing or move into other permanent housing; and
• Rapid re -housing: Housing relocation and stabilization services and short -and/or medium-term rental assistance to help individuals or families living in shelters or in places not meant for human habitation m ove into permanent housing and achieve stability.
ESG funds include a 1:1 match requirement and must be fully expended within 24 months.
ESG funds further the objectives of the San Bernardino County Continuum of Care.
3 The City anticipates allocations of $1,900,000 CDBG, $600,000 HOME, and $170,000 ESG funds for the 2025-2026 Program Year. The 2025-2026 Action Plan allocates these resources and $4,027,916 in HOME Prior Year and Program Income funds to fund program activities listed below that will be implemented from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. 2025-2026 CDBG ACTIVITIES
PUBLIC SERVICES ACTIVITIES
Public Safety $215,000
Youth/ Senior Scholarship Program $75,000
CAPITAL ACTIVITIES
Affordable rental housing $1,235,000
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES
Fair Housing Services $37,500
CDBG Administration $342,500
2025-2026 HOME ACTIVITIES
HOUSING ACTIVITIES
CHDO Set-Aside $90,000
Project $450,000
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES
HOME Program $62,039
2025-2026 HOME ACTIVITIES
Homeless assistance services $157,250
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES
ESG Program $12,750
Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan needs assessment Overview The priority needs and goals identified in the Plan are based on analysis of information including the results of the Community Needs surveys and the housing and community development data elements required by HUD . Data required by HUD includes the 2016 - 2020 American Community survey (ACS) 5 -Year Estimates and the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) covering the same time. Other sources of information used to identify needs and establish priorities were obtained through publicly available data.
4 In consideration of community input and available data, the five priority needs listed below are established as part of this Plan:
- Expand the supply of affordable housing
- Preserve the supply of affordable housing
- Equal access to housing opportunities
- Prevent and eliminate homelessness
- Public services for residents
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 activities aligned with the following measurable goals included in the
Strategic Plan section of this Plan.
Table 1 - Strategic Plan Summary
Goal Name Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Goal 1: Affordable
Housing
-Preserve the supply
of affordable
housing
-Expand the supply
of affordable
housing
HOME: $##
CDBG:
$6,175,000
-Rental units constructed: 11
households/ housing units
-Rental units rehabbed: 15
households/ housing units
-Homeowner Housing Rehabbed:
50 households/ housing units
-Housing Units
TBRA/RRH: # Households
Assisted
Goal 2: Fair Housing
Services
Ensure equal access
to housing
opportunities
CDBG:
$187,500
Other: 5 years
Goal 3: Homeless
Services
Prevent and
eliminate
homelessness
ESG:
$786,250
Tenant-based rental assistance/
Rapid rehousing: 20 Households
Assisted
Homelessness Prevention: 500
Persons Assisted
Goal 4 Provide
services for families
with low incomes
Public services for
residents
CDBG:
$250,000
Public services other than Low/
Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 64,425 persons assisted
5 Evaluation of past performance
The investment of HUD resources during the 2019- 2023 Program Years had widespread impact in Fontana, from assistance to individuals and families, to improvements to the built environment. During Program Year 2019, the global coronavirus pandemic struck and in 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES).
The City received $2,467,484 CDBG-CV and $2,343,005 ESG-CV funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the virus in the community. The World Health Organization, based on evidence, has ended pandemic status and the national public health emergency has ended.
Together with other federal, state, and local investments, HUD resources allowed the City of Fontana and its partners to provide assistance to low and moderate- income people through community and supportive services, community facilities and infrastructure, homeownership, rehabilitation and homelessness during the last five years. The City continues to effectively implement its activities and align projects and programs with the City’s overall strategies and goals. A full review of past performance is available in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPERs) that can be accessed through the City’s website at https://www.fontanaca.gov/622/Federal -Grant-Programs . In
summary, as of June 30, 2024:
- 44 low- or moderate owner-occupied homes were rehabbed. - Eight affordable rental units were constructed.
- 12 affordable rental units were rehabbed.
- Over 900 residents received fair housing services.
- 17 households experiencing homelessness were placed in permanent housing. - 400 households at risk of homelessness received rental assistance and were able to remain stably housed.
- Thousands of residents in low - and moderate-income areas benefited from public safety programming.
- Over 200 seniors and 10 youth receive scholarships to participate in Parks and Recreation programming.
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 fa milies, youth and/or other persons with special needs. Information supplied by these community stakeholders, together with objective data resulted in a well- 6 informed planning document that reflects the housing, community and economic development needs and priorities for the City of Fontana over the next five years.
In September 2024, the City held a public hearing, two public meetings, and opened the Community Needs survey. In November 2024 the City held two virtual stakeholder meetings. The draft Consolidated Plan and amended Citizen Participation Plan was made publicly available for 30- days for review and comment to afford citizens and local and regional organizations representing low - and moderate-income residents the maximum feasible opportunity to provide input on the housing and community development needs.
In March 2025, the City will hold a public hearing to adopt the Consolidated Plan and Citizen Participation Plan. The public hearings, community meetings, Community Needs survey, and public comment period were publicly noticed.
Summary of public comments
TBD
Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them TBD
Summary
Analysis of ACS and CHAS data, review of local plans, consultation with the community through the Community Needs survey, public meetings, stakeholder roundtable, and interdepartmental meetings revealed five high priority needs to be addressed through the investment of an anticipated $9.5 million CDBG, $ 3.0 million HOME, and $850,000 ESG funds over the five-year period of the Consolidated Plan. The investment of CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds in eligible activities shall be guided principally by the five goals of the Strategic Plan . Activities must conform to one of the Strategic Plan strategies and the associated action-oriented, measurable goals to receive consideration for CDBG, HOME, or ESG funding.
7 The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies
Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
The following are the agencies/entities 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 Fontana Housing Department
HOME Administrator Fontana Housing Department
ESG Administrator Fontana Housing Department
Narrative
The Housing Department of the City of Fontana is the lead agency responsible for the administration of the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs, and projects. Policy and funding approvals are decided by the City Council, which consists of the Mayor, who is elected at- large and four City Council Member s from each of four council districts. Decisions regarding implementation of activities within the Consolidated Plan are based on staff recommendations and input from the residents.
The City contracted with MDG Associates, Inc. to prepare the 2025‐2029 Consolidated Plan.
In the development of this Consolidated Plan , the City and MDG Associates, Inc. implemented a comprehensive citizen participation and consultation process and conducted a needs assessment and market analysis to identify levels of relative need regarding affordable housing, homelessness, special needs, and community development.
This information was gathered through consultation with stakeholders and community meetings, review of demographic and economic data, and housing market analysis.
In the implementation of the 2025 ‐2029
Consolidated Plan and each of the five Annual
Action Plans, Housing Department staff shall be responsible for all grants planning, management, and monitoring duties necessary to comply with HUD regulations and City policy.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Mary Aguilar, Grant Analyst
8353 Sierra Avenue
[email protected]
(909) 350-6606
8 PR-10 Consultation
As part of the preparation of the Consolidated Plan the City reached out for consultation to agencies, groups, and organizations involved in the development of affordable housing, creation of job opportunities for low‐ and moderate‐income residents, and/or 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:
- Community Needs survey (web‐based and paper‐surveys)
- Community and stakeholder meetings
- Public hearings
- Receipt of written or oral comments
The input received from these consultations helped establish and inform the objectives and goals described in the
Strategic Plan.
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 various service providers to maximize the effectiveness of i ts CDBG, HOME, and ESG allocations.
As a result, during the development of this Consolidated Plan, the City consulted with community organizations and City Departments. Outreach efforts included surveys, public noticing, and invitation to the community and stakeholder meetings a. Outreach was made to over 100 organizations and agencies including:
- Nonprofit services providers,
- Affordable and market rate housing developers,
- Housing advocates,
- Public agencies (such as the school district and Public Housing Authority) - Economic development and employment organizations
- Community and neighborhood groups, and
- Neighboring cities and communities.
The City further recognizes the importance of continued coordination and alignment during the upcoming five ‐year planning period with these organizations and agencies. The City will strengthen relationships and alignment among these organizations in the implementation of projects using CDBG and HOME funds.
9 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 San Bernardino County’s homeless Continuum of Care (CoC) is comprised of a network of public, private, faith-based, for-profit, and non-profit service providers who utilize several federal, state, and local resources to provide services for homeless people. The region’s municipalities, including the City of Fontana, also provide resources for services that assist the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. The non -profit and faith -based community plays a key role in the current CoC system. Hundreds of agencies throughout the County provide programs ranging from feeding the homeless on the street to creating permanent supportive housing opportunities. These services are available to homeless families with children, and individuals. The non- profit and faith -based community also serves special needs populations, such as victims of domestic violence, veterans, the disabled and youth.
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 deve lop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS The City is an active participant in the San Bernardino County CoC and a member of the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership (SBCHP) whose goal is to provide a system of care that is inclusive, well planned, coordinated and evaluated and is accessible to all how are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Each year, the City participates in the CoC’s Point-in-Time Homeless Count and Subpopulation survey. During the development of the Consolidated Plan , the San Bernardino County CoC was consulted to provide information on homelessness. to determine the needs of our homeless population. The outreach list that follows includes homeless service providers, which are also involved with the CoC. The City aligns its ESG spending with CoC priorities to most productively address the need of the community.
10 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
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
1 Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Adelanto
Type Local Government; Housing; Services-Housing; Service- Children; Services-Elderly; Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness Strategy;
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic Development;
Lead-Based Paint Strategy; Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
2 Agency/ Group/ Organization Town of Apple Valley
Type Local Government; Housing; Services-Housing; Service- Children; Services-Elderly; Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness Strategy;
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic Development;
Lead-Based Paint Strategy; Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
3 Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Fontana City Manager’s Office Type Local Government; Housing; Services-Housing; Service- Children; Services-Elderly; Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness Strategy;
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic Development;
Lead-Based Paint Strategy; Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
4 Agency/ Group/ Organization Fontana City Council
Type Local Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness Strategy;
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic Development;
Anti-Poverty Strategy
11 How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
5 Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Fontana Police Department Type Local Government; Emergency Management Agency;
Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homeless Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
6 Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Hesperia City Manager's Office Type Local Government; Housing; Services-Housing; Service- Children; Services-Elderly; Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness Strategy;
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic Development;
Lead-Based Paint Strategy; Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
8 Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Rancho Cucamonga
Type Local Government; Housing; Services-Housing; Service- Children; Services-Elderly; Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness Strategy;
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic Development;
Lead-Based Paint Strategy; Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
9 Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Rialto Community Services Type Local Government; Housing; Services-Housing; Service- Children; Services-Elderly; Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness Strategy;
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic Development;
Lead-Based Paint Strategy; Anti-Poverty Strategy
12 How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
10 Agency/ Group/ Organization City of San Bernardino
Type Local Government; Housing; Services-Housing; Service- Children; Services-Elderly; Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness Strategy;
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic Development;
Lead-Based Paint Strategy; Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
11 Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Upland
Type Local Government; Housing; Services-Housing; Service- Children; Services-Elderly; Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness Strategy;
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic Development;
Lead-Based Paint Strategy; Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
12 Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Victorville
Type Local Government; Housing; Services-Housing; Service- Children; Services-Elderly; Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness Strategy;
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic Development;
Lead-Based Paint Strategy; Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
13 Agency/ Group/ Organization San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, Homeless Services
Type
Local Government; Publicly Funded Institution; Health
Agency; Services-Homeless; Local Government;
Continuum of Care
13 What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Homelessness Needs –
Chronically Homeless, Families with Children; Veterans, Unaccompanied Minors
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
14 Agency/ Group/ Organization San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors District 2 Type Local Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness Strategy;
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic Development;
Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
15 Agency/ Group/ Organization San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office, Victim Services
Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence; Local
Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
16 Agency/ Group/ Organization San Bernardino County Economic Development Agency Type Local Government; Regional Organization; Planning
Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Economic Development; Anti-Poverty Strategy How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
17 Agency/ Group/ Organization San Bernardino County Office of Homeless Services Type Continuum of Care; Services-Homeless; Regional
Organization; Local Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Homelessness Needs –
Chronically Homeless, Families with Children; Veterans, Unaccompanied Minors
14 How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
18 Agency/ Group/ Organization Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino Type PHA; Public Land Agency
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Public Housing Needs; Homelessness Strategy How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
19 Agency/ Group/ Organization San Bernardino County Library, Adult Literacy Services Type Services-Education; Local Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Special Needs
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
20 Agency/ Group/ Organization San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department Type Services-Children; Services-Education; Local
Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Other-Non-Housing Community Development How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
21 Agency/ Group/ Organization San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Type
Services-Education; Services-Children; Services-
Homeless; Publicly Funded Institution; Local
Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Other-Non-Housing Community Development;
Homelessness Strategy; Homelessness Needs –Families
with Children, Unaccompanied Minors
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
15 22
Agency/ Group/ Organization San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Department
Type Child Welfare Agency; Local Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Other-Non-Housing
Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
23 Agency/ Group/ Organization San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs Type Services-Homeless Veterans; Services-Elderly; Services- Health; Local Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Non-Homeless Special Needs;
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
24 Agency/ Group/ Organization San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Type Services – Employment; Regional Organization;
Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Economic Development; Anti-Poverty Strategy How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
HOMELESSNESS
25 Agency/ Group/ Organization San Bernardino County Homeless Provider Network Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Homelessness Needs –
Chronically Homeless, Families with Children; Veterans, Unaccompanied Minors
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
26 Agency/ Group/ Organization A Place Along the Way
Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty 16 How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
27 Agency/ Group/ Organization Caring by Nature
Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
28 Agency/ Group/ Organization Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
29 Agency/ Group/ Organization Feed My Sheep in the High Desert Type Services-Homeless; Services-Elderly
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Non-Homeless Special Needs;
Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
30 Agency/ Group/ Organization Frazee Community Center
Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
31 Agency/ Group/ Organization High Desert Homeless Services, Inc.
Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty 17 How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
32 Agency/ Group/ Organization High Desert Second Chance Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
33 Agency/ Group/ Organization Holy Family Food Bank
Type Services-Homeless; Other
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
34 Agency/ Group/ Organization High Desert Community Food Bank Type Services-Homeless; Other
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
35 Agency/ Group/ Organization Inland Valley Hope Partners Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
36 Agency/ Group/ Organization Orenda Foundation
Type Service-Homeless Veterans
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty 18 How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
37 Agency/ Group/ Organization Reach-Out
Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy, Anti-Poverty How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
38 Agency/ Group/ Organization St. Joseph Church, His hands Ministry Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy, Anti-Poverty How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
39 Agency/ Group/ Organization San Bernardino County Interagency Council on Homelessness
Type Service-Homeless; Regional Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Homelessness Needs –
Chronically Homeless, Families with Children; Veterans, Unaccompanied Minors; Anti-Poverty
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
40 Agency/ Group/ Organization Water of Life Church
Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
41 Agency/ Group/ Organization Family Assistance Program 19 Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence; Services- Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs; Homeless Strategy How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
42 Agency/ Group/ Organization Pacific Lifeline
Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence; Services-
Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Non-Homeless Special Needs;
Other-Non-Housing Community Development; Housing
Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
43 Agency/ Group/ Organization Project Sister Family Services Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence; Services-
Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Other-Non-Housing
Community Development; Homelessness Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
44 Agency/ Group/ Organization Victor Valley Domestic Violence, Inc.
Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence; Services-
Homeless; Services-Homeless Veterans
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Homeless Strategy; Non-Homeless Special Needs How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
45 Agency/ Group/ Organization Victor Valley Family Resource Center Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence; Services-
Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Other-Non-Housing
Community Development
20 How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
ELDERLY & DISABLED
46 Agency/ Group/ Organization Council on Aging-Southern California Type Services – Elderly
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
47 Agency/ Group/ Organization George M. Gibson Senior Center Type Services-Elderly
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Other-Non-Housing
Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
48 Agency/ Group/ Organization Oldtimers Foundation
Type Services-Elderly
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
49 Agency/ Group/ Organization Rock'n Our Disabilities
Type Services-Disability
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
50 Agency/ Group/ Organization Rolling Start Inc.
Type Services-Disability
21 What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
CHILDREN
51 Agency/ Group/ Organization Apple Valley Police Activities League (AVPAL) Type Service-Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Other-Non-Housing
Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
52 Agency/ Group/ Organization Assistance League of Victor Valley Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Other-Non-Housing
Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
53 Agency/ Group/ Organization Boys & Girls Club of Fontana Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Anti-Poverty Strategy;
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
54 Agency/ Group/ Organization Big Brothers/Big Sisters Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Anti-Poverty Strategy;
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
55 Agency/ Group/ Organization Cedar House Life Change Center 22 Type Foster Care Agency/Facility, Services-Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Anti-Poverty Strategy;
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
56 Agency/ Group/ Organization Child Advocates of San Bernardino (CASAC) Type Foster Care Agency/Facility; Child Welfare Agency; Services-Children; Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Anti-Poverty Strategy;
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
57 Agency/ Group/ Organization Child Care Resource Center Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Anti-Poverty Strategy;
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
58 Agency/ Group/ Organization High Desert Community Foundation – Hesperia Police Activities League (HPAL)
Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Other-Non-Housing
Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
59 Agency/ Group/ Organization Kid-2-Kid Closet
Type Services – Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Non-Housing Community Development 23 How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
60 Agency/ Group/ Organization Millionaire Mind Kids
Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Other-Non-Housing Community Development Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
EDUCATION
61 Agency/ Group/ Organization Chaffey College, Fontana Campus Type Services-Education; Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Anti-Poverty; Other-Non-
Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
62 Agency/ Group/ Organization Fontana Unified School District Type Services-Children; Publicly Funded Institution; Services- Education; Services-Homelessness
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Homelessness Strategy;
Anti-Poverty; Other-Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
63 Agency/ Group/ Organization Rancho Cucamonga Unified School District Type Services-Education; Services-Children; Services-
Homeless; Publicly Funded Institution
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Homelessness Strategy;
Anti-Poverty; Other-Non-Housing Community
Development
24 How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
64 Agency/ Group/ Organization Victor Valley College
Type Services-Education; Publicly Funded Institution
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Anti-Poverty; Other-Non-
Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
65 Agency/ Group/ Organization Upland Public Library
Type Services-Education
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Other-Non-Housing
Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
66 Agency/ Group/ Organization Upland Unified School District Type Services-Education; Services-Children; Services-
Homeless; Publicly Funded Institution
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Homelessness Strategy;
Anti-Poverty; Other-Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
FAIR HOUSING
67 Agency/ Group/ Organization Inland Fair Housing & Mediation Board (IFHMB) Type Services-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
68 Agency/ Group/ Organization Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino 25 Type Services-Fair Housing; Civic Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Analysis; Homelessness Strategy How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
HOUSING
69 Agency/ Group/ Organization Building Industry Association Type Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
70 Agency/ Group/ Organization California Apartment Association of Inland Empire Type Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
71 Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Fontana Housing Authority Type Housing; Public Land Agency
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
72 Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Hesperia Housing Authority Type Housing; Public Land Agency
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
26 73
Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Upland Housing Authority Type Housing; Public Land Agency
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
74 Agency/ Group/ Organization Con Am
Type Service-Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
75 Agency/ Group/ Organization GRID Alternatives
Type Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
76 Agency/ Group/ Organization Jamboree Housing
Type Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
77 Agency/ Group/ Organization National Community Renaissance Type Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
27 78
Agency/ Group/ Organization Palm Communities
Type Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
79 Agency/ Group/ Organization Quality Management Group Type Services-Housing; Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
80 Agency/ Group/ Organization RPM Company
Type Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
81 Agency/ Group/ Organization RSG
Type Services-Housing; Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment; Homelessness Strategy How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
82 Agency/ Group/ Organization Siena Apartments
Type Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
28 83
Agency/ Group/ Organization State of California Department of Housing and Community Development
Type State Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
84 Agency/ Group/ Organization Sunrise Terrace I & II
Type Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
85 Agency/ Group/ Organization VPM Management
Type Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
86 Agency/ Group/ Organization Victor Valley Community Services Council Type Services-Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
HEALTH
87 Agency/ Group/ Organization Behavioral Awareness
Type Health Agency; Services-Children;
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Special Needs
29 How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
88 Agency/ Group/ Organization Children's Dental Health Clinic Type Services-Health; Services-Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Non-Housing Community Development How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
89 Agency/ Group/ Organization The Children’s Clinic
Type Services-Health, Services-Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Non-Housing Community Development Strategy How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
90 Agency/ Group/ Organization Kaiser Permanente
Type Services-Health; Business Leader; Civic Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Non-Housing Community Development How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
91 Agency/ Group/ Organization Mental Health America of Los Angeles Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Other-Non-Housing
Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
92 Agency/ Group/ Organization Pueblo Y Salud
Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
30 How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
93 Agency/ Group/ Organization The Richstone Family Center Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Non-Housing Community Development How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
94 Agency/ Group/ Organization Save the Brave US
Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Non-Housing Community Development How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
BROADBAND
95 Agency/ Group/ Organization Inland Empire Regional Broadband Consortium Type Broadband Advocated
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Non-Housing Community Development How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
96 Agency/ Group/ Organization CA Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) Type Broadband Advocate
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Non-Housing Community Development How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
97 Agency/ Group/ Organization Frontier
Type Broadband ISP
31 What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Non-Housing Community Development How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
98 Agency/ Group/ Organization HighSpeedInternet.com
Type Broadband ISP
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Non-Housing Community Development How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
99 Agency/ Group/ Organization Spectrum Internet Provider Type Broadband ISP
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Non-Housing Community Development How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
REGIONAL PLANNING
100
Agency/ Group/ Organization Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP) Type Regional Organization; Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Economic Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
101
Agency/ Group/ Organization San Bernardino Associated of Government (SANBAG) Type Regional Organization; Planning Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Analysis; Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Needs Assessment; Other-Non-Housing
Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
32 102
Agency/ Group/ Organization Victor Valley Transit Authority Type Planning Organization; Regional Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Non-Housing Community Development How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
CIVIC & BUSINESS LEADERS
103
Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Fontana Chamber of Commerce Type Business Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Economic Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
104
Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Hesperia Chamber of Commerce Type Business Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Economic Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
105
Agency/ Group/ Organization Inland Empire SBDC
Type Services-Employment; Business Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Economic Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
106
Agency/ Group/ Organization Moses House Ministries
Type Civic Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Non-Housing Community Development 33 How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
107
Agency/ Group/ Organization National Council of Negro Women, Bethune Center Type Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Economic Development, Business Leader How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
108
Agency/ Group/ Organization Shear Realty
Type Business Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Economic Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
109
Agency/ Group/ Organization Today's Woman Foundation
Type Civic Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Non-Housing Community Development How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
110
Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Upland Chamber of Commerce Type Business Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Economic Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
111
Agency/ Group/ Organization Wal Mart
Type Business Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Other-Non-Housing Community Development 34 How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
112
Agency/ Group/ Organization California Department of Fish and Wildlife Type Public Land Agency; State Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community Development How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
113
Agency/ Group/ Organization California Desert District Office, US Department of the Interior: Bureau of Land Management
Type Public Land Agency; Federal Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community Development How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
114
Agency/ Group/ Organization Federal Emergency Management Agency Type Floodplain Management Agency; Emergency
Management Agency; Federal Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment; Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
115
Agency/ Group/ Organization Foothill AIDS Project
Type Service-HIV/AIDS; Services-Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment; Non-Homeless Needs 35 How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
116
Agency/ Group/ Organization High Desert Animal Coalition Type Civic Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Community Development; Non-Homeless
Special Needs
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
117
Agency/ Group/ Organization HUD Local Field Office
Type Federal Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness Strategy;
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic Development;
Lead-Based Paint Strategy; Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
118
Agency/ Group/ Organization Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority Type Water District/ Agency
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Analysis; Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and
what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or
areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated
Plan process included consultation and engagement
with City residents, service providers, and selected
departments through surveys, meetings, and email.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City maintains a comprehensive list of agencies, organizations and other stakeholders and invited representatives from each entity to participate in the planning process at multiple points in the planning process. If an agency did not attend meetings or participate in surveys, it was done so by the agency’s choice.
36 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 Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of
Care
Human Services
Office of Homeless
Services
The Strategic Plan goal to provide homeless
services is consistent with the County of San
Bernardino Homelessness Action Plan.
2021-2029
Housing Element City of Fontana The Strategic Plan is in alignment with the Housing of the City’s General Plan.
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)) City of Fontana departments , adjacent units of government, the CoC, and HACSB were consulted with on the development and implementation of the Consolidated Plan. 37 PR-15 Citizen Participation
Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal setting In preparation for the Consolidated Plan, the City followed the established processes of the Citizen Participation Plan to ensure broad community engagement. These activities were coordinated and implemented by the Housing Department. The City sought input from its residents and stakeholder by circulating surveys about community needs. The surveys were available online and in hardcopy format. The resident survey was available in English and Spanish; the Stakeholder survey was available in English. The City received a total of 476 responses from residents and 24 from stakeholder. The survey results and the survey forms are included in Appendix B.
In accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, residents and stakeholders were able to participate in the development of the 2025 ‐2029 Consolidated Plan through public
hearings, meetings, and the 30 -day review and comment period. The City engaged the residents and organizations through surveys. Publicly noticed hearing and meetings at the beginning of the Consolidated Planning process to obtain the views of the community on the City’s housing and community development needs were held in the fall of 2024. The public hearing was held on September 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM, and the public meetings were held on September 19 at 9:00 AM and October 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM at City Hall. A public hearing to adopt the Consolidated Plan and first year Annual Action Plan is scheduled for March 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at City Hall.
In accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, all public notices for community meetings and public hearings 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 s tep 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. 38 Table 5 - Citizen Participation Outreach
Outreach Summary
Mode Additional
Modes Target Content/ Attendance Comments
Comments
not
accepted
Newspaper
Ad
City
website;
Social
Media;
Flyers
English and
Spanish
Published September 5, 2024. Public Hearing,
September 24, 2024, 2:00 PM, City Hall; Community
Meeting September 5, 2024, 9:00 AM, City Hall;
Community Meeting, October 2, 2024, 3:00 PM, City
Hall; Community Needs survey.
N/A N/A
Public
Hearing
English and
Spanish
Broad Community
Public Hearing, September 24, 2024, 2:00 PM, City
Hall. See Appendix B.
All comments
were
accepted
N/A
Community
Meeting
English and
Spanish
Broad Community
September 19, 2024, 9:00 AM, City Hall. See
Appendix B.
All comments
were
accepted
N/A
Community
Meeting
the
English and
Spanish
Broad Community
October 2, 2024, 3:00 PM, City Hall. See Appendix B. All comments were
accepted
N/A
Community
Needs
survey
English and
Spanish
Broad Community
See Appendix B All comments
were
accepted
N/A
Newspaper
Ad
Cityweb
site
English and
Spanish
Substantially complete Draft 2025-2029
Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action
Plan 30-day review period from February 24, to
March 25, 2025 and public hearing on March, 2025,
2:00 PM, at City Hall.
N/A N/A
30-Day
Review
Broad Community Made available on website and in hard copy. TBD TBD Public
Hearing
English and
Spanish
Broad Community
Public hearing of Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan
TBD TBD
39 Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
The Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment examines a range of needs including housing, homelessness, non-homeless special needs, and non- housing community development needs. The Housing Needs Assessment section evaluates household income, tenure (renter or owner), housing cost as a function of household income, disproportionate need amongst racial and ethnic groups, and public housing needs.
The Homeless Needs Assessment examines the sheltered and unsheltered homeless population in San Bernardino County to inform the City’s strategy to address homelessness during the next five years.
The Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment section evaluates the needs of people who are not homeless, and due to various reasons need services. This population includes elderly, frail and elderly, people who have severe mental illness including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), developmental and physical disab ilities, alcohol or other drug addictions, HIV/AIDS, and victims of human trafficking and domestic violence.
Lastly, the Non-Housing Community Development Needs Assessment section discusses the need for public facilities, public infrastructure improvements , and public services to benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
Methodology
To assess community needs, the City examined data, held community meetings, conducted a survey of residents and local stakeholders, and consulted with experts and local stakeholders. The Needs Assessment primarily relies on the following data sources:
• American Community Survey (ACS) 2020 five-year estimates • Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) 2016–2020 • 2024 Point-In-Time Homeless Count
The ACS and CHAS five-year estimates were the most recent complete datasets available.
Consolidated Plan Survey for Residents and Stakeholders Fontana residents had the opportunity to respond to a survey to rate the level of need for public services , housing, and housing services. The surveys also gathered insight into residents’ internet access. Additionally, agencies and businesses that work with Fontana residents with low- and moderate-incomes, special needs, and those experiencing or at risk or experiencing homelessness , were given the opportunity to respond to a stakeholder survey. The tabulation of survey results from 476 residents and 24 organizations that 40 responded to the surveys are integrated throughout the Needs Assessment (NA) and Market Analysis (MA) of Consolidated Plan and can be found in the following sections:
- Housing facility and service results – NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - Public facility, infrastructure, and service results – NA-50 Non -Housing and Community Development Needs
41 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment
Summary of Housing Needs
According to the Demographics table, the City population rose by six percent from 196,069 to 208,393 over the ten -year period from 2010 to 2020. During this time, the number of households increased by 19 percent from 46,708 to 55,369 and the median household income grew by 20 percent, from 63,252 to 75,681.
Figure 1 illustrates the number of households in each income category. Over 41 percent of households in Fontana earn up to 80 percent Area Median Income (A MI). The household income levels correspond with the following HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI)/AMI definitions:
- Extremely low-income: 0-30% HAMFI/AMI
- Low-income: 30-50% HAMFI/AMI
- Moderate-income: 50-80% HAMFI/AMI
- Medium-income: 80-100% HAMFI/AMI
- Upper-income: 80-100% HAMFI/AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Figure 1 – Households
Small-family households consist of two -to-four family members, while large- family households include five or more persons. The most common household type in Fontana is small-family households, which represent 52 percent of all households in the City.
42 This section contains eight data tables referencing housing problems. Housing problems, as defined by HUD, include the following:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities: Household lacks a sink with piped water, a range or stove, or a refrigerator.
2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities: Household lacks hot and cold piped water, a flush toilet and a bathtub or shower.
3. Overcrowding / severe overcrowding: A household is overcrowded , if there are more than 1.01 persons per room, excluding bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half-rooms. A household is severely overcrowded if there are more than 1.5 persons per room.
4. Cost burden / severe cost burden: A cost burdened household pays more than 30 percent of its total gross income for housing costs. A severely cost burdened household pays more than 50 percent of its total income for housing costs. Renter housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. Owner housing costs include mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities.
Table 8 show that housing cost burden – spending over 30 percent of income – is the most common housing problem among renter and owner households. Nearly 60 percent of households earning up to 80 percent AMI experience this burden. Additionally, about half of the households earning at or below 80 percent AMI, with at least one severe housing problem, are renters.
Table 6 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Demographics Base Year: Most Recent Year: % Change
Population* 196,069 208,393 6.3%
Households 46,708 55,369 18.5%
Median Income $63,252 $75,681 19.6%
Data Source: *2010 & 2020 Decennial Census, 2010 and 2020 5-Year ACS Estimates
43 Table 7 - Number of Households Table
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
>80-100%
AMI
>100%
AMI
Total Households 6,145 5,705 10,660 6,515 26,345
Small-Family Households 2,490 2,900 5,425 3,510 14,595
Large-Family Households 1,305 1,180 2,970 1,765 6,855
Household contains at least one
person aged 62-74 years 1,400 1,130 2,065 1,160 5,085
Household contains at least one-
person aged 75 or older 845 675 1,000 430 1,130
Household contains one or more
children six years old or younger 2,255 1,500 2,605 2,225 4,985 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Housing Needs Summary Tables
Table 8 - Housing Problem 1 (Households with one of the listed needs)
Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Substandard
Housing 10 65 45 65 185 0 4 30 0 34
Severely
Overcrowded 200 235 395 90 920 50 70 85 120 325
Overcrowded 620 595 635 265 2,115 160 195 605 280 1,240 Housing cost
burden greater
than 50% of
income (and
none of the
above problems)
2,600 1,105 250 0 3,955 1,180 1,470 1,690 135 4,475
Housing cost
burden greater
than 30% of
income (and
none of the
above problems)
170 830 1,580 350 2,930 95 300 2,075 1,565 4,035
Zero/negative
Income (and
none of the
above problems)
160 0 0 0 160 165 0 0 0 165
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
44 Table 9 - Housing Problem 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden)
Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Having one or more
of four housing
problems
3,430 2,000 1,325 425 7,180 1,390 1,740 2,410 535 6,075 Having none of four
housing problems 825 1,010 2,770 1,870 6,475 500 955 4,155 3,685 9,295 Household has
negative income,
but none of the
other housing
problems
160 0 0 0 160 165 0 0 0 165
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Table 10 - Housing Problem 3 (Cost Burden >30%)
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 1,670 1,605 1,045 4,320 445 925 2,235 3,605 Large Related 835 660 790 2,285 320 370 980 1,670
Elderly 715 270 234 1,219 510 505 585 1,600
Other 279 205 290 774 200 150 180 530
Total need by income 3,499 2,740 2,359 8,598 1,475 1,950 3,980 7,405 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
45 Table 11 - Housing Problem 3 (Cost Burden > 50%)
Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 1,610 855 80 2,545 410 795 975 2,180
Large Related 785 165 80 1,030 300 195 395 890
Elderly 625 145 69 839 470 410 245 1,125
Other 275 120 30 425 185 135 75 395
Total need by income 3,295 1,285 259 4,839 1,365 1,535 1,690 4,590 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Table 12 - Housing Problem 4 (Crowding Information – More than one person per room)
Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Single family households 750 660 765 340 2,515 185 130 485 330 1,130 Multiple, unrelated
family households 65 215 305 90 675 25 135 205 75 440
Other, non-family
households 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 20 0 20
Total need by income 815 885 1,070 430 3,200 210 265 710 405 1,590 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Table 13 - Households with children under the age of six Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Household
contains one or
more children six
years old or
younger
1,765 1,040 1,235 4,040 490 460 1,370 2,320
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
46 Map 1 - Households with Extremely Low-Income and Severe Cost Burden
47 Map 2 - Households with Low-Income and Severe Cost Burden
48 Map 3 - Households with Moderate-Income and Severe Cost Burden
49 Describe the number and type of single-person households in need of housing assistance.
The precise number of single -person households in need of housing assistance is not available. According to t he 2016–2020 five-year ACS estimates, there were 6,051 single- person households in 2020, approximately four percent of whom were aged 65 or older.
Typically, it is presumed that a household needs housing assistance if it experiences one or more housing problem and has income at or below 80 percent AMI. Tables 5 and 6 provide data on the types of households impacted by housing cost burden. “Other” households are defined as nonfamily and nonelderly, a category that includes single persons. Elderly households include elderly families include:
1. Elderly families with two or more persons aged 62 and over.
2. Elderly nonfamilies with one or two persons , at least one of whom is aged 62 or over.
According to CHAS 2016–2020 estimates, 484 “other” and 855 elderly households in this income range spend 30- 50 percent of their income on housing costs. Additionally, 820 “other” and 1,964 elderly households, spend more than 50 percent of their income on housing costs.
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Domestic violence, dating violence, assault, and stalking are often not reported. According to the 2022 National Crime Victimization Survey, only 53 percent of all domestic violence events and 21 percent of rapes or sexual assaults were reported to the Police. The State of California Department of Justice maintains statistics on domestic violence calls to local law enforcement agencies statewide by jurisdiction ( openjustice.doj.ca.gov). In 2022 , 708 domestic violence-related calls were made from Fontana. Of these incidents:
• Four involved a firearm
• 11 involved a knife or cutting instrument
• 124 involved other dangerous weapons
• 620 involved personal weapons (e.g., feet or hands)
In households where physical violence occurred, at least one member may have needed to relocate to escape recurring violence. These households may have included children.
Victims of domestic violence suffer in multiple ways, including economically , which impacts access to safe and affordable permanent housing. As a result, t here is a need for emergency shelter and affordable permanent housing.
50 What are the most common housing problems?
The most common housing problem s in the City affecting households with income at or below 80 percent AMI are housing cost burden greater than 30 percent of income, followed by overcrowding and severe overcrowding . Table 8 indicates nearly 60 percent of households in this income range experience a housing cost burden, while almost five percent live in overcrowded and severely overcrowded conditions. This includes 6,810 owner and 6,535 renter households that are cost burdened. Overcrowding and severe overcrowding affect 3,845 households, including 2,680 renter households and 1,165 owner households.
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Figure 2 - Most Prevalent Housing Problems
Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? Small related households with low- and moderate-incomes are most affected by housing cost burden, while single family renter households are most affected by overcrowding. The number of cost burdened and severely cost burdened households is shown in Table 10 and Table 11. Approximately 30 percent of households earning up to 80 percent AMI (6,574 households) carry a housing cost burden of 30 to 50 percent . Of these households, approximately 14 percent are small related households, followed by large related households, which account for nine percent, and elderly households , which account for four percent.
Approximately 42 percent of households (9,429 households) at the same income level carry a severe cost burden of over 50 percent of their income. Of these households, 21 percent are small related, nine percent are elderly, and nine percent are large related. Single family
51 renter households are the most impacted by overcrowding, representing 15 percent of households earning up to 80 percent AMI.
Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Als o discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re -housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance.
Extremely low - and low -income households with one or more housing problem are presumed to be unstably housed, indicating that they are at risk of homelessness. Those with one or more housing problem at this income level are highly sensitive to adverse events. The greatest concentrations of unstably housed households are among small related renter households with a housing cost burden greater than 30 percent of their household income and single family renter households living in overcrowded conditions.
There are 11,850 households in Fontana earning less than or equal to 50 percent AMI , representing 21 percent of all households. Within this income ran ge, small related households are the most impacted by housing cost burden, followed by large related and elderly households . Notably, 1,410 single family renter households are living in overcrowded conditions.
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Figure 3 - Households With >30-50% & >50% Cost Burden
As described in the Market Analysis section of the Consolidated Plan, rental housing costs have risen steadily over the past 10 years – creating more pressure on extremely low - income households. The ACS data shows the median contract rent in Fontana increased 26
52 percent from 2010 to 2020. As rental prices continue to rise throughout San Bernardino County, the pressure on extremely low-income households will continue to increase.
Rapid rehousing programs may help homeless individuals and families; however, unless a housing unit is within a subsidized affordable housing devel opment, formerly homeless families and individuals receiving rapid rehousing assistance face considerable uncertainty regarding their monthly housing costs and ability to remain stably housed once the assistance contract ends. As the assistance period near s its end , securing alternative housing remains difficult for the same reasons it was before homelessness – high housing costs and the potential impact of an eviction record.
If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at -risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates:
The assessment of at -risk populations described in the foregoing paragraphs in this Consolidated Plan is based on ACS and CHAS dat a using HUD definitions for household types and housing problems, supplemented by available local data for certain groups specified by HUD ; such as households with children, and victims of domestic violence , dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness.
There are 4,580 renter households that earn less than or equal to 50 percent AMI and are severely cost burdened, according the CHAS data (Table 11). Of these households:
- 2,465 are small, related households with four or fewer members - 950 are large, related households with five or more members - 770 are elderly households with one or more members over the aged 62 or older - 395 are other households
These extremely low - and low -income households are the most at risk of becoming homeless.
53 Discussion
Of households with incomes up to 50 percent AMI, 40 percent are cost burdened renters, and 14 percent are overcrowded and severely overcrowded renters. Of households with incomes up to 30 percent AMI, 45 percent are severely cost burdened renters and three percent are severely overcrowded renters. These households are presumed to be at risk of becoming homeless. To the greatest extent feasible, options should expand access to affordable housing for severely cost burdened and crowded renter households earning less than or equal to 50 percent AMI. This is one of many strategies to prevent homelessness. 54 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems Sections NA-15, NA-20, and NA-25 of the Needs Assessment examine housing problems experienced by racial or ethnic groups and identify when a need is experienced at a disproportionately greater frequency. A disproportionately greater need exists when members of a specific income group experience housing problems at a rate at least 10 percentage points higher than all households within that income level.
For example, when evaluating households with incomes up to 30 percent AMI, if 50 percent of the households experience a housing problem, but 60 percent or more of a specific group experience housing problems, that group has a disproportionately greater need.
Please note as part of the CHAS data set, HUD did not calculate the number of households with no income or negative income but with one or more of the other housing problems by race or ethnicity for the 2016–2020 period. The tables below reflect race alone and Hispanic with any race.
Housing problems and severe housing problems analyzed in sections NA-15 and NA-20 are based on the definitions that follow.
- Lacks complete kitchen facilities: Household lacks a sink with piped water, a range or stove, or a refrigerator.
- Lacks complete plumbing facilities: Household lacks hot and cold piped water, a flush toilet and a bathtub or shower.
- Overcrowding Household with more than 1.01 persons per room. - Cost burden: H ousehold pays more than 30 percent of its total gross income for housing costs. For renters, this includes rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. For owners, this includes mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, and utilities.
According to the 2016–2020 ACS, most residents identify ethnically as Hispanic or Latino .
Racialy, excluding Hispanic ethnicity, most residents identify as White, followed by Black or African American, Asian, Two or M ore Races, Some Other Race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and Amerian Indian or Alaskan Native.
55 Data Source: 2016-2020ACS
Figure 4 - Race Alone
Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
Housing Problems
Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income, but
none of the other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 5,085 1,065 0
White 590 245 0
Black / African American 960 180 0
Asian 170 35 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 4 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 3,260 570 0
Data Source: 2016-2020
56 Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI Housing Problems
Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income, but
none of the other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 4,870 835 0
White 580 240 0
Black / African American 205 35 0
Asian 240 10 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 3,705 540 0
Data Source: 2016-2020
Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI
Housing Problems
Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income, but
none of the other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 7,385 3,270 0
White 770 875 0
Black / African American 605 205 0
Asian 410 175 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 10 20 0
Pacific Islander 105 0 0
Hispanic 5,420 1,975 0
Data Source: 2016-2020
57 Table 17 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI Housing Problems
Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income, but
none of the other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,870 3,640 0
White 490 590 0
Black / African American 140 110 0
Asian 260 160 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 15 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,885 2,735 0
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Community Development and Planning Maps
Map 4 to Map 7 illustrate the racial or ethnic composition of the City by Census Tract as reported in the 2016-2020 American Community survey Estimates for races which represent at least three percent of the population.
58 Map 4 - Hispanic
59 Map 5 - Black / African American
60 Map 6 - White alone (not Hispanic)
61 Map 7 - Asian
62 Discussion
The method of calculating disproportionate need places groups of different sizes on equal footing, allowing any outsized impact on specific groups to be identified. However, throughout the City and across different racial and ethnic groups, 83 percent of residents with one or more housing problem s earn at most 30 percent AMI, while 85 percent earn 30-50 percent AMI . These are very high rates of need, requiring almost an entire sub- population to be in need for a disproportionate impact to evident.
The analysis shows the following:
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Figure 5 - Disproportionate Need Across Households Earning <30% AMI
Among households with incomes up to 30 percent AMI , there is a disproportionate concentration of households with one or more housing problem s that identify racially as American Indian, Alaska Native.
63 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Figure 6 - Disproportionate Need Across Households Earning 30-50% AMI
Among households with incomes ranging from 30 to 50 percent AMI , there is a disproportionate concentration of households with one or more housing problem s that identify racially as Asian.
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Figure 7 - Disproportionate Need Across Households Earning 50-80% AMI
Among households with incomes ranging from 50 to 80 percent AMI , there is a disproportionate concentration of households with one or more housing problem s that identify racially as Pacific Islander.
64 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Figure 8 - Disproportionate Need Across Households Earning 80-100% AMI
Across households with incomes ranging from 80 to 100 percent AMI , there is a disproportionate concentration of households with one or more housing problem s that identify racially or ethnically as follows:
- Black / African American and
- Asian.
65 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems Similar to the previous section, Table 18 to Table 21 provides data to determine whether any racial or ethnic group experiences disproportionate housing needs related to severe housing problems, which are defined as:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities: Household does not have a stove/oven and refrigerator.
2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities: Household does not have running water or modern toilets.
3. Severe overcrowding: A household is considered severely overcrowded if there are more than 1.5 persons per room.
4. Severe cost burden: A household is considered severely cost burdened if the household pays more than 50 percent of its total income for housing costs. For renters, housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. For owners, housing costs include mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, and utilities.
Please note as part of the CHAS data set, HUD did not calculate the number of households with no income or negative income but with one or more of the other housing problems by race or ethnicity for the 2016–2020 period.
Table 18 - Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI
Severe Housing Problems*
Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of
the four
housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income, but
none of the other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 4,820 1,325 0
White 555 275 0
Black / African American 945 195 0
Asian 170 35 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 4 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 3,045 785 0
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
66 Table 19 - Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
Severe Housing Problems*
Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of
the four
housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income, but
none of the other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 3,740 1,965 0
White 420 395 0
Black / African American 145 100 0
Asian 220 35 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 2,840 1,410 0
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Table 20 - Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
Severe Housing Problems*
Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of
the four
housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income, but
none of the other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 3,735 6,925 0
White 365 1,280 0
Black / African American 255 550 0
Asian 240 345 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 10 20 0
Pacific Islander 10 95 0
Hispanic 2,800 4,595 0
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
67 Table 21 - Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI
Severe Housing Problems*
Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of
the four
housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income, but
none of the other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 960 5,555 0
White 59 1,020 0
Black / African American 35 215 0
Asian 79 345 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 15 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 770 3,850 0
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Discussion
The analysis shows the following:
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Figure 9 - Disproportionate Need Across Households with Severe Housing Problems Earning <30% AMI
Across households with incomes up to 30 percent AMI , there is a disproportionate concentration of households with one or more severe housing problem s that identify racially as American Indian, Alaska Native.
68 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Figure 10 - Disproportionate Need Across Household with Severe Housing Problems Earning 30 - 50% AMI
Among households with incomes 30- 50 percent AMI , there is a disproportionate concentration of households with one or more severe housing problem s that identify racially as Asian.
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Figure 11 - Disproportionate Need Across Households with Severe Housing Problems Earning 50- 80% AMI
69 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Figure 12 - Disproportionate Need Across Households with Severe Housing Problems Earning 80 - 100% AMI
Among households with incomes in 50-80 percent AMI and 80-100 percent AMI there is no disproportionate concentration.
70 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens HUD defines cost burden as the extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 30 percent of a given household’s gross income. A household is considered to be severely cost burdened if gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 50 percent of the gross household income.
Table 22 - Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50%
No / negative
income (not
computed)
Jurisdiction as a whole 33,240 12,105 9,645 390
White 7,585 1,880 1,175 20
Black / African American 2,670 1,120 1,250 75
Asian 2,535 655 665 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 120 0 15 0
Pacific Islander 95 95 10 0
Hispanic 19,610 7,930 6,270 295
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Discussion
The analysis shows the following:
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Figure 13 - Disproportionate Need Across Households Cost Burdened 30-50% of Income
71 Among households with housing cost burdens equivalent to 30 to 50 percent of their gross household income, there is a disproportionate concentration of households that identify racially as Pacific Islander.
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
Figure 14 - Disproportionate Need Across Households Cost Burdened >50% of Income
Across households with housing cost burdens of greater than 50 percent of their gross household income there is no disproportionate concentration.
72 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion
Are there any income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole?
The following racial or ethnic groups were found to experience housing problems at a disproportionately higher rate than the percentage of all households in the given income category:
- 0-30 percent AMI (Figure 5): American Indian, Alaska Native - 30-50 percent AMI (Figure 6): Asian
- 50-80 percent AMI (Figure 7): Pacific Islander
- 80-100 percent AMI (Figure 8):
O Black / African American
O Asian
The following racial or ethnic groups were found to experience severe housing problems at a disproportionately higher rate than the percentage of all househol ds in the given income category:
- 0-30 percent AMI (Figure 9): American Indian, Alaska Native - 30-50 percent AMI (Figure 10): Asian
- 50-80 percent AMI (Figure 11): none
- 80-100 percent AMI (Figure 12): none
The following racial or ethnic groups demonstrated a dispr oportionately higher rate of housing cost burden:
- 30 to 50 percent of income (Figure 13): Pacific Islander - Greater than 50 percent of income (Figure 14): none
If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs? No other housing needs for these specific racial or ethnic groups were identified through consultation or citizen participation.
In the State of California, local jurisdictions are required to complete a General Plan, which must include a Housing Element (in addition to six other state -mandated elements). All Housing Elements due on or after January 1, 2021, must contain an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) consistent with the core elements of the analysis required by the federal Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Final Rule of July 16, 2015. The AFH in the City’s 2021– 2029 Housing Element includes a discussion of the following housing issues and needs:
73 Lending discrimination: Both Hispanic and African American residents experience lower rates of approval for loans compared to White residents. On average, there is a 2.9 percent approval difference between Hispanic and White residents over all categories. African American residents experience significantly lower approval rates , with an average difference of approximately 8.3 percent points when compared to White residents. Overall, lending discrimination is still an impediment to housing in Fontana, especially for African American residents.
Racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty: Census Tract 28.04, near the geographic center of the City, is designated as a Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Area of Poverty (R/ECAP). R/ECAPs are defined by the HUD as Census T racts with a majority non -White population (greater than 50 percent), and with a poverty rate that exceeds 40 percent, or is three times the average tract poverty rate for the area, whichever is lower.
Approximately 39 percent of residents in Census Tract 28.04 have incomes that classify them as at or below federal poverty level (FPL). The median household income in this Census Tract is $36,925, which is significantly lower than Fontana’s overall median income of $79,789. Additionally, 85.5 percent of the Census Tract residents identify as Hispanic.
This Census Tract is also one of three High Segregation & Poverty areas in the City. The other two Census Tracts classified in this category are Census Tract 30.00 and Census Tract
31.02, both of which are adjacent to Census Tract 28.04.
Census Tract 28.04 faces additional challenges including:
- Located at 8650 Oleander Avenue, Oleander Elementary School is approximately 400 feet west of the Fontana Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Although the Fontana Household Hazardous Waste Facility is not listed as a Hazardous Waste Generator, the Census Tract is within the 75th percentile of toxic release exposur e compared to all other tracts in the state.
- There is limited access to retail, services, and employment centers for residents, and a general lack of publicly accessible open space.
Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community? The City of Fontana is highly diverse. According to 2018 ACS estimates , 13.8 percent of Fontana residents are non-Hispanic White. According to the City’s most recent Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, a HUD letter of findings dated April 6, 2007 , asserts that North Fontana is populated predominately by non-Hispanic Whites, causing “de facto segregation” in the area. However, as a result of changes to market conditions since HUD’s evaluation, the portion of Fontana north of the 210 Freeway is no longer a majority non - Hispanic White population.
74 NA-35 Public Housing
The Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) pursues its mission to “empower all individuals and households in need to achieve an enriched quality of life by providing housing opportunities and resources throughout” the County. HACSB is a federally designated Moving To Work (MTW) housing authority. With this designation it has been able to increase cost efficiency, self-sufficiency, and housing choice.
HACSB primarily operates as a voucher-based housing authority, owning only one unit of public housing. As of December 2024, HACSB offers the following types and quantities of housing vouchers:
- 7,508 Tenant-Based Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV)
- 1,129 Project-Based HCVs
- 1,113 Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) HCVs
- 118 Family Unification Special Purpose Voucher (SPV)
- 309 Mainstream SPVs
- 420 Veteran Assistance Supportive Housing (VASH) SPVs - 68 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS vouchers - 460 Emergency Housing Vouchers
- 246 Continuum of Care vouchers
- 8 master leasing projects
As of December 2024, a total of 745 housing vouchers of all types were in use throughout Fontana.
Table 23 - Public Housing by Program Type
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
VASH Family
Unification Disabled*
Unit vouchers
in use 1,177 5,277 517 4,660 54
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center) *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One- Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Table 24 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type 75 Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose
Voucher
VASH Family
Unification
Average Annual
Income 13,755 14,084 14,172 13,978 14,467 No data
Average length
of stay 6 6 1 7 0 No data
Average
Household size 3 2 1 2 1 No data
Homeless at
admission 0 30 1 22 7 No data
Elderly Program
Participants
(>62)
239 1,122 357 754 3 No data
Disabled
Families 200 1,284 39 1,200 28 No data
Families
requesting
accessibility
features
1,177 NA NA NA NA No data
HIV/AIDS
program
participants
No data No data No data No data No data No data
DV victims No data No data No data No data No data No data Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
76 Table 25 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Race Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
VASH Family
Unification Disabled*
White 644 2,226 372 1,791 38 No data No data
Black/
African
American
425 2,911 114 2,763 16 No data No data
Asian 57 94 21 70 No
data No data No data
American
Indian/
Alaska
Native
3 27 5 22 No
data No data No data
Pacific
Islander 29 12 3 9 No
data No data No data
Other 19 7 2 5 No
data No data No data
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center) *Includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One- Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Table 26 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Program Type
Ethnicity Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
VASH
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
Hispanic 504 1,326 167 1,132 14
Not
Hispanic 670 3,951 350 3,528 40
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center) *Includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination based on disability in any program or activity that is conducted by federal agencies , or that receives financial assistance from a federal agency. A housing provider may not deny or refuse to sell or rent to a person with a disability, and may not impose application or qualification criteria, rental fees, or sales prices and rental or sales terms or conditions that are different than those 77 required of or provided to persons who do not have disabilities. Further, housing providers may not require persons with disabilities to live only on certain floors, or to all live in one section of the housing. Housing providers may not refuse to make repairs, nor may limit or deny access to recreational and other public and common use facilities, parking privileges, cleaning or janitorial services , or any services to persons with disabilities, that are made available to other residents. When possible, HACSB fulfills reasonable accommodation requests for households HACSB.
Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders The most pressing need is the high demand for affordable housing throughout San Bernardino County. There are over 112,846 duplicated households on waitlists for HACSB housing assistance. Approximately 40 percent of the 25,463 households on the tenant - based HCV waitlist were submitted by multiple members of the same household. The waitlist for project -based HCVs includes 35,781 households, and the RAD project -based voucher waitlist is up to 51,602 households.
How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large? The needs experienced by HACSB participants are similar to the needs of very low-income and low-income households throughout Fontana.
Discussion
HACSB implements a variety of strategies to address the need for affordable housing. The core strategies include maximizing affordable housing opportunities through continuous program and management improvement and leveraging additional resources by working with the San Bernardino County Affordable Housing and CDBG and HOME units.
78 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment
There are four federally defined categories by which individuals and families are considered homeless:
1) Literally Homeless – An individual or family:
a. Living unsheltered on the streets;
b. Living in a vehicle or other place not meant for habitation; c. Living in an emergency shelter or transitional housing program, including a motel/hotel paid by a charitable organization or government program; or d. Exiting an institution (resided 90 days or less and previously resided in one of the two items listed above).
2) Imminent Risk of Homelessness – An individual or family imminently losing their housing:
a. Housing will be lost within 14 days; and
b. Has no subsequent residence; and
c. Lacks the resources and support network.
3) Homeless Under other Federal Statutes – An unaccompanied youth under the age of 25 or families with children and youth, who do not otherwise qualify as homeless under this definition, but who do meet all of the following:
a. Are defined as homeless under Section 387 of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (42 U.S.C. 5732a), Section 637 of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9832), Section 41403 of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 14043e-2), Section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b(h)), Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012), Section 17(b) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(b)), or Section 725 of the McKinney -Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a);
b. Have not had a lease, ownership interest, or occupancy agreement in permanent housing at any time during the 60 days immediately preceding the date of application for homeless assistance;
c. Have experienced persistent instability as measured by two or more moves during the 60- day period immediately preceding the date of applying for homeless assistance; and
d. Can be expected to continue in such status for an extended period of time because of chronic disabilities, chronic physical health or mental health conditions, substance addiction, histories of domestic violence or childhood abuse (including neglect), the presence of a child or youth with a disability, or two or more barriers to employment, which include the lack of a high school degree or General Educ ation Development (GED), illiteracy, low English proficiency, a history of incarceration or detention for criminal activity, and a history of unstable employment.
79 4) Fleeing or Attempting to flee Domestic Violence – An individual or family:
a. Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence situation, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions that relate to violence against the individual or a family member; and b. Has no subsequent residence; and
c. Lacks the resources and support network.
According to the 2024 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress, during the PIT Count in January 2024, California had the highest number and rate of unsheltered homeless population in the Country. Twenty- eight percent of the nation’s homeless population was reported in California. More than half of all the nation’s homeless individuals are concentrated in three states: California (24 percent), New York (20 percent), and Washington (four percent). The rate of homelessness i n California increased by three percent from 2023 to 2024, and 35 percent from 2007 to 2024.
The San Bernardino County Continuum of Care is known as the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership (SBCHP). The partnership consists of three distinct bodies: the San Bernardino County Interagency Council on Homelessness, the Homeless Provider Network, and the Office of Homeless Services. Annually, the SBCHP conducts a PIT count to create a census of unsheltered and sheltered individuals experiencing homelessness to establish a baseline snapshot. On January 26, 2023 , and again in January 25, 2024, the SBCHP conducted the annual PIT counts. The tables in the section draw on the HUD published 2024 PIT count. From 2023 to 2024 the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in the County increased from 2,976 to 3,055.
The number of sheltered and unsheltered homelessness individuals in Fontana accounts for seven percent of the 2024 PIT count in San Bernardino County, up from six percent in 2023. The 2024 PIT counted 41 sheltered individuals and 260 unsheltered individuals, while the 2023 PIT counted no sheltered individuals and 240 unsheltered individuals , while the 2023 PIT recorded no sheltered individuals and 240 unsheltered individuals. The increase in sheltered homeless individuals is due in large part to the opening of the Bridge of Hope emergency family shelter in Fontana in the latter half of 2023.
Since 2020, the countywide rate of homelessness experienced by children under the age of 18 has increased 16 percent, from 267 children to 311 children. The rate of homelessness experienced by transitionally aged youth aged 18 to 25 declined 22 percent, from 212 to 165. The rate of homelessness for those over the age of 24 increased 43 percent. PIT Counts were put on hold in 2021 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. 80 Data Source: HUD 2020-2024 San Bernardino County Homeless Count Figure 15 – Overall Homelessness By Age
Table 27 - Homeless Needs Assessment
Population
Homeless on a given night Homeless each year Days in
homeless-
ness Sheltered Unsheltered Experiencing Becoming Exiting Persons in
households with
adult(s) and
child(ren)
420 55
NA NA NA NA
Persons in
households with
only children
7 6
Persons in
households with
only adults
773 2,994
Chronically
homeless
individuals
240 1,698
Chronically
homeless
families
3 8
Veterans 35 211
Unaccompanied
Child 7 6
Persons with
HIV/AIDS 11 33
Data Source: San Bernardino County Homeless Count & survey Report Indicate if the homeless population type: Jurisdiction Has No Rural Homeless
81 If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year" and "number of days that persons experience homelessness", then describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth).
A chronically homeless individual or family is defined as living in an emergency shelter or in an unsheltered loc ation with a disabling conditi on and h aving been continuously homeless for a year or more, or experiencing at least four episodes of homelessness in the past three years. The 2023 PIT Count recorded that on January 26, 129 sheltered and 1,308 unsheltered individuals were chronically ho meless. This included three households with children living in emergency shelter and four households with children living in unsheltered conditions . In 2024, the number of people and households experiencing chronic homelessness increased to 240 sheltered i ndividuals and 1,698 unsheltered individuals, including three sheltered and eight unsheltered households with minor aged children.
Families with children include at least one household member aged 18 or over and at least one household member under 18 year s of age. According to the 2023 PIT Count in San Bernardino County, there were 509 people experiencing homelessness in households with at least one adult and one child; 478 people living in emergency or transitional shelters; and 31 people living in unsheltered conditions and in urgent need of housing assistance.
The total number of individuals in households with minor aged children decreased in 2024 to 475, with 420 living in sheltered conditions and 55 living in unsheltered conditions.
Veterans are defined as persons who have served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. This does not include inactive military reserves or the National Guard unless the person was called to active duty. The 2023 PIT count re corded 28 sheltered homeless veterans and 203 unsheltered and homeless veterans. The 2024 PIT Count recorded 35 shelter ed homeless veterans and 211 unsheltered homeless veterans, an increase from the prior year.
Unaccompanied youth, individuals under the age of 18, are presumed to be emancipated if they are unsheltered without an adult. According to the 2023 PIT Count, there were 244 homeless unaccompanied youth, including 83 sheltered and 161 unsheltered. Among unaccompanied transitionally aged youth, ages 18 to 24 who were homeless, 75 were sheltered and 150 unsheltered. This pattern of transitionally aged youth accounting for most unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness persisted in 2024. The total number of unaccompanied youths living in homelessness decreased to 166.
In addition, the PIT count s subpopulations living with severe mental illness, HIV/AIDS, chronic substance abuse, and victims of domestic violence. 82 Throughout San Bernardino County, in 2023, 820 individuals experiencing homelessness also had severe mental illness . Of those, 646, were unsheltered . In 2024, 811 persons experiencing homelessness had severe mental illness, with 631 of them unsheltered.
Within the SBCHP, in 2024, there were 74 homeless pe living with HIV/AIDS, of w hom 35 were unsheltered , In 2024 there were 44 homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS, of whom 33 were unsheltered.
In 2023, chronic substance abuse impacted 1,024 homeless individuals in San Bernardino County, of whom 929 were unsheltered. In 2024, 811 individuals were affected by chronic substance abuse with 866 of them unsheltered.
Throughout the SBCHP, in 2023, a reported 372 individuals experiencing homelessness had also experienced domestic violence, with 104 of them unsheltered. In 2024, there were a reported 304 individuals with this experience, 205 of whom were unsheltered.
Table 28 – Nature and Extent of Homelessness
Race Sheltered Unsheltered (optional)
American Indian, Alaska Native, or
Indigenous 16 64
Asian or Asian American 20 30
Black, African American, or African 332 559
Hispanic/Latina/e/o Only 163 1,040
Middle Eastern or North African 0 9
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 4 16
White 340 1,281
Ethnicity Sheltered Unsheltered (optional)
Hispanic 256 36
Not Hispanic 69 20
Data Source: San Bernardino County Homeless Count & survey Report
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans.
According to the 2023 PIT Count in San Bernardino County there were 509 individuals experiencing homelessness in households with at least one adult and one child. Of these, 478 individuals were living in emergency or transitional shelters, while 31 individuals were living in unsheltered conditions and in urgent need of housing assistance.
There were 24 parenting youth, and 28 children of parenting youth , all of whom were sheltered. The total individuals in households with minor aged children decreased in 2024 83 to 475 with 420 living in sheltered conditions and 55 in unsheltered conditions. The number of parenting youth experiencing homelessness dropped to 10, with eight sheltered and two unsheltered.
The 2023 PIT Count recorded 28 sheltered veterans and 203 unsheltered veterans in San Bernardino County. The 2024 PIT counted 35 sheltered veterans and homeless and 211 unsheltered veterans, an increase over the prior year.
It is unclear how many unique families are represented in these numbers. Among the homeless population, it is unclear how many families of deceased or estranged veterans exist.
Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.
The 2024 PIT Count found that most people experiencing homelessess in the County identified racially or ethnicallty as White (38 percent), followed by Hispanic/Latina/e/o Only (28 percent), Black, African American, or African (21 percent), American Indian, Hispanic and One or More Race (seven percent), Not Hispanic and Multiple Race (two percent), Alaska Native, or Indiginous (2 percent), Asian or Asian American (one percent), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (one percent). By far most people experiencing homeless are living in unsheltered conditions.
Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.
The 2023 and 2024 PIT Counts found that 60 more individuals experienced homelessness in 2023 than 2024, and the percentage of individuals living in unsheltered condition increased minimally from 71 to 72 percent . In 2023, o f 4,195 homeless individuals, 71 percent were unsheltered. Unsheltered chronically homeless accounted for 44 percent of all unsheltered homeless individuals. Among those who were reported as being homeless and unsheltered, 31 percent were living with chronic substance abuse, 22 percent faced severe mental health issues, and nine percent had experienced domestic violence. In 2024, of the 4,255 individuals experiencing homelessness, 72 percent were unsheltered.
Unsheltered chronically homeless accounted for 56 percent of all unsheltered homeless individuals. Among those who were reported as being homeless and unsheltered, 28 percent were living with chronic substance abuse, 21 percent faced severe mental health issues, and seven percent had experienced domestic violence. 84 NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment
Special needs populations consist of persons who are not homeless, but due to various reasons require services and supportive housing. Persons with special needs include the elderly, frail elderly, severely mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alc ohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS , and victims of domestic violence. The City will consider allocating CDBG to public services for special these needs populations, as well as victims of human trafficking, and individuals with PTSD or other needs.
Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community.
Elderly and Frail Elderly
HUD defines elderly as a person who is 62 years of age or older. A frail elderly person is an elderly person who is unable to perform at least three “activities of daily living” including eating, bathing, grooming, or home management activities. Generally, elderly people have lower incomes than the population at large. Based on 2016-2020 CHAS data, of the 14,920 households containing at least one elderly person in Fontana, 48 percent (7,115 households) earn up to 80 percent AMI and may require public services to continue to live independently. ACS data from the same period shows 9,436 residents of Fontana aged 65 and above have a disability. Of those individuals, 50 percent experience ambulatory difficulty, 41 percent experience independent living difficulty, and 28 percent experience hearing difficulty.
Persons with Disabilities
HUD defines a disabled person as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity. The obstacle to independent living for these adults is not only their disability, but also the lack of financial resources, often related to limited employment. Additionally, persons with disabilities have increased health care costs, are dependent on supportive services, and may require accessibility modifications to accommodate their disability. The 2021, 1 -year ACS estimate of the total Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population age 18 to 64 in Fontana with a disability indicates 3,757 employed; 453 unemployed; and 4,576 not part of the labor force.
Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions & Mental Illness
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a federally funded institution established to disseminate information on mental disorders, including data on prevalence. Prevalence data is collected through the National survey on Drug Use
and Health (NSDUH) and is calculated for a two-year period. Unfortunately, the Coronavirus Pandemic disrupted the method of survey delivery , which has disrupted the data series.
The most recent data set for the 2021-2022 period is only available at the state level. 85 Rates of substance use disorder, men tal illness, serious mental illness, and receipt of mental health treatment have increased among Californians ages 18 to 25, and 26 and over, since the pandemic and there is a higher prevalence in the younger age segment that the older group. Any mental illness and serious mental illness do not include developmental, or substance use disorders. survey results from 2021-2022 show the following. 18- to 25-year-olds
- 34.35 percent had any mental illness
- 12.08 percent had serious mental illness
- 21.56 percent received mental health treatment in the past year - 27.24 percent had substance use disorder
26-year-olds and over
- 20.31 percent had any mental illness
- 4.66 percent had serious mental illness in the past year - 17.08 percent received mental health treatment in the past year - 16.58 percent had substance use disorder
HIV/AIDS
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) weakens the immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the final stage of HIV. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) Atlas Plus program reported in San Bernardino County an estimated 288 individuals were newly diagnosed during 2022 ( https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/atlas/index.htm, accessed November 2024). New HIV diagnoses were most concentrated among people 25 -34 years of age. For persons living with HIV/AIDS, access to affordable housing, supportive services, and quality health care is important to maintaining their health and well-being.
Victims of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence, assault, and stalking are often not reported. According to the 2022 National Crime Victimization survey, only 53 percent of all domestic violence events and 21 percent of rapes and sexual assaults were reported to the P olice. Domestic Violence includes, but is not limited to, felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse of the victim or by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabited with the victim. In 2022, a total of 708 calls related to domestic violence were made from Fontana (openjustice.doj.ca.gov
, accessed November 2023). Of those
- four were with a firearm;
- 11 were with a knife or cutting instruments;
- 124 were with other dangerous weapons; and
- 620 were with personal weapons.
86 What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined?
Supportive services required for special needs populations include case management, medical or psychological counseling and supervision, childcare, transportation, and job training provided for the purpose of facilitating an individual’s stability and independence.
To determine the level of need and types of services needed by special needs populations, the City conducted a survey, consulted with local service providers, and reviewed ACS data.
In housing, accessibility modifications to accommodate persons with mobility disabilities may include, but are not limited to, wider doorways, no -step thresholds, installation of ramps, grab bars, lowered countertops, and accessible hardware.
The needs of residents with sensory disabilities are different from those with mobility disabilities. Individuals with hearing disabilities require visual adaptations for such items as the telephone ringer, doorbells, and smoke alarms. Residents who are blind may require tactile marking of changes in floor level and stair edges , as well as braille markings on appliances and controls. People with low vision may r equire large- print markings and displays, contrasting colors to distinguish changes in level or transition from one area to another, proper lighting, and reduced glare from lighting and windows.
For persons with special needs, the high cost of living in Sa n Bernardino County makes it difficult to maintain a stable residence. Often these segments of the population rely on support services from various County nonprofit organizations to avoid becoming homeless or institutionalized.
Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area.
According to the CDC, at the end of 2022, 1.1 million people in the United States were living with HIV. In 2021, 35,716 new HIV diagnoses were recorded, increasing to 37,601 new diagnoses in 2022 (cdc.gov
, accessed January 2025). In San Bernardino County, CDC data show the number of persons living with HIV increased from 2,903 in 2013 to 5,240 in 2022.
Among those diagnosed with HIV, 66 percent were in receiving medical care and 57 percent had achieved viral suppression. Viral load is an indicator of health and adherence to medication. A high viral load is indicative of illness. Viral load suppression (less than 200 copies/ml) is suggestive of improved health.
87 Data Source: CDC Atlas Plus
Figure 16 - HIV Prevalence
In 2022, 288 new HIV diagnoses were reported in San Bernardino County. People aged 25 to 34 accounted for 35 percent, the greatest concentration of new cases. Of the newly diagnosed, 87 percent were male, the majority of whom identified racially and ethnically as Hispanic/Latino.
Discussion
In addition to the elderly, frail elderly, severe mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol and other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS, and victims of domestic violence described above, subpopulations with special needs in San Bernardnio County include victims of human trafficking and individuals with PTSD.
Victims of Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a crime that involves forceful, fraudulent, or coercive methods of entrapping a person, real or perceived, to exploit them for financial gain. The exploitative nature can come in the form of labor services, involuntary servitude, enslavement, debt bondage or commercialized sex acts. Human trafficking is extremely difficult to track. There is no recent or reliable prevalence rate to report. In 2023, in California, the National Human Trafficking Hotline identified 1,128 cases of human trafficking, which involved 2,045 victims (https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
accessed January 2025). The most common type of
human trafficking reported in California was sex trafficking.
The U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report published in July 2022, reports victims of human trafficking are found in every state in the country and trafficked from
88 every country in the world. Victims of human trafficking in the United States are most frequently trafficked from within the United States, Mexico, and Honduras.
The Trafficking in Persons Report states, “human trafficking patterns in the United States continued to reflect the living legacy of the systemic racism and colonization globalized during the t ransatlantic slave trade through chattel slavery and regional practices of Indigenous dispossession. Traffickers often target those who experience compounding forms of discrimination (such as discrimination because of one’s racial or ethnic group, gender i dentity, disability, or sexual orientation), experience violence (such as intimate partner or domestic violence) or interact with government run programs (such as the criminal justice system, runaway and homeless youth services, foster or institution care, and the immigration enforcement system.”
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) explains PTSD can “develop after exposure to a potentially traumatic event that is beyond a typical stressor”. Potential inducing events may include, but are not limited to, “violent personal assaults, natural or human- caused disasters, accidents, combat, and other forms of violence.” Symptoms of PTSD can be debilitating. The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs National Center for PTSD recognizes the disorder impacts populations inside and outside of the military including families, children, and non-combatants. The National Center reports an estimated six percent of the population, eight percent of women and four percent of men, will have PTSD at some point in their lives. “Women are more likely to develop PTSD than men in part due to the types of traumatic events that women are more likely to experience – such as sexual assault — compared to men.” Challenges these special needs popula tions and subpopulations face include low-income and high housing cost. This segment of the population also struggles for a decent quality of life that includes access to necessities, adequate food, clothing, and medical care.
Novel coronavirus COVID-19
COVID-19 caused a global pandemic. The widespread impact on the United State began in March 2020. In the ensuing years, lives changed dramatically, from the effect of measures to prevent the spread of the disease – including stay-in-place orders, social distancing, mask wearing and vaccination – to death. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated funds to respond to the public health emergency through HUD. The City received and has expended $ 2,467,484 CDBG-CV and $2,343,005 ESG-CV funds to assist low- and moderate-income individuals and families impacted by COVID. The national and global public health emergency status was lifted in May 2023; however, the virus is still present and active around the world.
89 NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities.
There is a relatively low level of need for improved public facilities, mainly built structures, in Fontana. City residents benefit from improved public facilities, such as parks and recreation facilities, youth centers, childcare centers, community libraries, and homeless facilities. However, compared to the high level of need for public se rvices and affordable housing, the need for improved public facilities is low.
How were these needs determined?
The need for public facility improvements was determined through consultation with stakeholders including City departments and external organiza tions, and review of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements.
There is a relatively low level of need for improved public improvements in the City of Fontana. While City residents benefit from public improvements to infrastructure, such as sidewalks, streets, and alleys , compared to the high level of need for public services and affordable housing, the need for improved public infrastructure is low.
How were these needs determined?
The need for public facility improvements was determined through consultation with stakeholders including City departments and external or ganizations, and review of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services.
There is a high need for public services in Fontana. Approximately 41 percent of households in the City have incomes at or below 80 percent AMI. The provision of services at reduced or no cost expands choices available to residents with low - and moderate- incomes. Community Needs Survey respondents were asked to rate the availability and quality of public services from one to five starts, and they gave it an average of three stars.
This is largely indicative of the availability of public services as the rate of need far exceeds the number of providers across a wide range of services.
How were these needs determined?
The need for public services was determined through the Community Needs survey,
consultation with stakeholders, including City departments and external organizations, and 2016–2020 CHAS data.
90 Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview
This section of the Consolidated Plan evaluates housing market conditions in Fontana , including housing supply, demand, condition, and cost. S ingle, detached-structures are most prominent , representing almost 80 percent of all structures. Owner households occupy 66 percent of units. The housing stock is aging, with 68 percent built over 40 years ago.
The data shows the housing market in Fontana is relatively tight and many households, especially renters, are experiencing a housing cost burden. According to the Zillow Home Value Index from 2020 to 2024 the median value for homes in Fontana increased 42 percent.
ACS data shows median contract rent increased 26 percent over the last 10 years. While CHAS data indicates that there are enough housing units affordable to people with incomes up to 80 percent AMI , the surplus of units is minimal . There are only 405 more units affordable to households with income up to 80 percent AMI than there are households at that income level. Furthermore, there is no guarantee of which unit a household will occupy. CHAS data shows 42 percent of households earning up to 80 percent AMI experience a housing cost burden greater than 50 percent of their income. This situation is not new. For many years monthly rent increased at a faster rate than household income.
Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Figure 17- Change in Median Rent and Income
91 MA-10 Number of Housing Units
According to 2016–2020 ACS data, 79 percent of housing stock in Fontana is comprised of single, detached-structures. Structures that include 20 or more units represent the next greatest amount of housing at nine percent. Single, attached -structures comprise the smallest portion of the housing stock in the City at two percent. According to the 2016–2020 ACS, the gross number of housing units in the City increased by 4,975 from 52,080 in 2015 to 57,055 in 2020.
Most ownership housing units in Fontana have two or three bedrooms. In comparison, less than one percent are units with one-bedroom. The tables below indicate the number of residential properties in the City by property type, unit size, and tenure.
Table 29 - Residential Properties by Unit Number
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 45,242 79%
1-unit, attached structure 1,259 2%
2-4 units 1,352 2%
5-19 units 2,421 4%
20 or more units 5,410 9%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc. 1,371 2%
Total 57,055 100%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 30 - Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 227 1% 473 3%
1 bedroom 145 0% 2,425 13%
2 bedrooms 18,707 51% 12,672 68%
3 or more bedrooms 17,606 48% 3,114 17%
Total 36,685 100% 18,684 100%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
92 Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs.
The City tracks the affordability status of a total of 1,898 affordable housing units across 79 properties, which were constructed or rehabilitated with HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Housing Set-Aside, Housing Bond, tax credits, or other public funds.
Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.
HUD requires the City to analyze federal, state and locally assisted housing units that may be at risk of be ing lost from the City’s affordable housing stock. The expiration of affordability restrictions on government assisted rental units is the typical reason that affordable units convert to market rate and are “lost.” Much of the housing at -risk of conversion from affordable housing to market rate housing is primarily reserved for lower income households.
Use restrictions, as defined by state law, refer to any federal, state, or local statute, regulation, ordinance, or contract which as a condition of receipt of any housing assistance, including a rental subsidy, mortgage subsidy, or mortgage insurance, to an assisted housing development, establishes maximum limitations on tenant income as a condition of eligibility for occupancy.
Conversion Risk
According to the City Housing Element 2021–2029, there are 1,898 publicly assisted rental units across 79 developments, and 43 of those units are at risk of conversion to market rate between 2025 and 2028. The remainder are covenanted for the next 10 years or more, or are owned by large, stable, mission-driven nonprofit developers, and at low risk of losing affordability status.
Preservation and Replacement Options
To maintain the existing affordable housing stock, the City may either attempt to preserve the existing assisted units or facilitate the development of new ones . Each negotiation to preserve affordable units is unique, as ownership interests, and economic needs will vary by project. Additionally, City resources may be insufficient to preserve all units when covenants expire. Depending on the circumstances of each project that includes at -risk units, different strategies may be used to either preserve or replace them . Preservation options typically include: 1) transfer of units to nonprofit ownership, 2) providing rental assistance to tenants using alternative funding sources , 3) purchasing extended affordability covenants. For replacement, the most direct approach is the development of new affordable units with long-term covenants.
93 Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? There is a significant need for additional rental housing units of all sizes affordable to households earning up to 80 percent AMI, especially smaller units such as no-bedroom and one-bedroom units. Determining the exact number and size of units is challenging, as there is no guarantee regarding the size of the housing unit a household will occupy.
Describe the need for specific types of housing.
ACS data indicates that in 2020 there were 6,0 51 single-person households in Fontana – 2,824 renters and 3,227 owners. Table 30 shows 3,270 no-bedroom and one-bedroom units in the City, 2,898 rental, 372 owner. The data suggests a potential need for more opportunities to purchase small housing units.
Table 10 reports cost burden and illustrates the number and approximate size of households with incomes at or below 80 percent AMI living in housing units that are beyond their financial means. Elderly and “other” types include single-person households.
There are 1,219 renter and 1,600 owner elderly households and 774 renter and 530 “other” households in Fontana. The data also indicates there may be a need for more opportunities to purchase small housing units.
Discussion
For decades, California’s housing market has been among the most expensive in the country, and the conditions persist today . To afford the median market rent for a two - bedroom unit in Fontana, a household must earn over $42 per hour, or work over 106 hours per week at minimum wage of $16 per hour – equivalent to nearly three full time jobs.
These calculations were made using the method applied by the National Low Income Housing Coalition in the Out of Reach series and using market rate rent from Zumper.
Market rate rents are significantly higher than fair market rents and more accurately reflect the experience low- and moderate-income households are facing.
Data Source: 2022 Zumper Research & CA Minimum Wage Data Figure 18 - Minimum Wage Affordability
94 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing
One of the most important factors in evaluating a community’s housing market is the cost of housing and its affordability for current and prospective residents. If housing costs are relatively high in comparison to household income, correspondingly high housing cost burden and overcrowding will typically occur.
Table 32 indicates the median home value and contract rent (not including utility or other associated costs). These values are self-reported by residents through the ACS survey and the data reflects the 5-Y ear Estimate for 2016–2020. However, in looking at more current housing sales and rental market data – the cost of housing has risen tremendously in recent years. ACS data shows median contract rent increased 26 percent from 2010 to 2020. In 2020, according to ACS data, median home values in Fontana were 13 percent greater than in 2010, during the mortgage-backed securities housing foreclosure crisis. According to the Zillow home value index, value increased 42 percent from $444,021 in November 2020 to $631,304 in November 2024.
Data Source: 2021-2023 Zillow Home Value Index Research Figure 19 - Median Home Value
Based on the reported housing costs, the Housing Affordability Table indicates the number of units currently affordable to households at different levels of income. It is important to note that simply because a unit is affordable to residents at that income level, it does not necessarily mean that a household at that income level is occupying the unit.
$440,000
$490,000
$540,000
$590,000
$640,000
$690,000
2020 2021 2022 45711 2024
MEDIAN HOME VALUE
95 Table 31 - Rental Housing Costs
Rental Housing Cost by Bedroom 2022 ($) 2023 ($) % Change 1-bedroom 2,033 1,430 -29.7%
2-bedroom 2,119 2,046 -3.4%
3-bedroom 2,980 2,996 0.5%
Data Source: Zumper Research (accessed March 2024)
Table 32 - Cost of Housing
Cost of Housing 2010 ($) 2020 ($) % Change
Median Home Value 346,700 393,200 13%
Median Contract Rent 1,083 1,368 26%
Data Source: 2010, 2016-2020 ACS (Most Recent Year)
Table 33 - Rent Paid
Rent Paid Number %
Less than $500 650 3.58%
$500-999 2,768 15.24%
$1,000-1,499 7,378 40.61%
$1,500-1,999 4,381 24.12%
$2,000 or more 2989 16.45%
Total 18,166 100%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 34 - Housing Affordability
Units affordable to Households at: Renter Owner
30% HAMFI 4,254 1,889
50% HAMFI 3,083 2,744
80% HAMFI 4,360 6,585
100% HAMFI 2,380 4,425
Total 14,077 15,643
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
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# of Bedrooms Efficiency
(none) ($) 1 ($) 2 ($) 3 ($) 4 ($)
Fair Market Rent 1,062 1,202 1,509 2,065 2,542
High HOME Rent 981 1,053 1,266 1,454 1,603
Low HOME Rent 770 825 990 1,144 1,276
Data Source: 2022 HUD FMR and HOME Rents
Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? The tables in section NA-10 show 11,850 households with incomes up to 50 percent AMI, of whom 9,664 are cost burdened and 7,480 are severely cost burdened. Table 34 indicates 11,970 units affordable to this income range. That is only an abundance of 120 housing units. There is no guarantee a household of a particular income level will occupy a unit that is affordable to their income level – even if a unit is available in the open marketplace. A significant number of Fontana residents are burdened by housing costs , which prohibits other decision making.
Figure 20 - Units Affordable To Households By Income Range
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS Data
How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents? Rental housing costs have increased steadily over the past 10 years – creating more pressure on extremely low-income households. Median market rate rents exceed the Fair Market Rents for San Bernardino County and represent a significant burden for low - and moderate-income households struggling to remain housed. Similarly, median home sales prices increased 11 percent from $545,900 to $605,868 from 2021 to 2023 according to home value data supplied by Zillow. Based on this information and barring significant regional
97 and national changes in economic conditions, housing prices in Fontana are expected to continue increase during the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan period.
How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing?
In 2022 there was significant variation in low HOME, fair market, market rate, and median contract rents. This variance makes it difficult to identify viable affordable housing projects to support and reduces the number of affordable housing units that become available.
Figure 21 - Rent Differentials
Data Source: 2022 HOME Rates, 2016-2020 5—estimates ACS, 2022 Zumper Research
Discussion
Economic expansion over the last decade and a lag in production of new housing units in Southern California have created an overburdened housing economy. Homeownership is out of reach to more than half of Fontana households , and a single person earning minimum wage cannot reasonably affor d a two-bedroom rental apartment. A household would need to earn approximately $140,000 annually to reasonably afford a $585,527 home, which was the median home value in 2022 per the Zillow Home Value Index. The median household income in Fontana in 2022 w as about half that, $72,298. A household would need to earn about $80,000 annually to afford a two -bedroom rental in Fontana. A full-time minimum wage employee will gross approximately $30,000 annually.
98 Data Source: 2022 Zumper Research, Zillow Home Value Index & Mortgage Calculator, CA Minimum Wage Data, Freddie Mac 30 Year Fixed Interest Rate Mortgage Data Figure 22 – Rental & Ownership Housing Income
Housing income was calculated based on 30 percent of market rate housing costs, HUD Area Median Income, and Freddie Mac reporting of average 30-year fixed mortgage rates.
99 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) Assessing the age and physical condition of housing in Fontana forms the basis of strategies to maintain and improve housing quality for low - and moderate- income residents. For this assessment, the ACS defines a “selected condition” as owner- or renter- occupied housing units with at least one of the following conditions:
- Lacking complete plumbing facilities
- Lacking complete kitchen facilities
- More than one occupant per room
- Selected monthly housing costs are greater than 30 percent of household income.
Approximately half of both renter - and owner -occupied units experience one or two selected conditions.
Definitions
Substandard housing is housing that does not meet the minimum standards contained in the State Housing Code (i.e., does not provide shelter, endangers health, safety or well - being of occupants). A substandard condition is one that adversely affects the habitability of the housing unit. As defined by the California Health and Safety Code, a substandard condition exists to the extent that it endangers the health and safety of its occupants or the public. Such conditions include:
• Inadequate sanitation
• Structural hazards
• Any nuisance that endangers the health and safety of the occupants or the public. • All substandard plumbing, wiring, and/or mechanical equipment, unless it conformed to all applicable laws in e ffect at the time of installation and has been maintained in good and safe condition.
• Faulty weather protection.
• The use of construction materials not allowed or approved by the health and safety code.
• Fire, health and safety hazards (as determined by the appropriate fire or health official).
• Lack of, or inadequate fire -resistive construction or fire- extinguishing systems as required by the health and safety code, unless the construction and/or systems conformed to all applicable laws in effect at the time of construction and/or installation and adequately maintained.
• Inadequate structural resistance to horizontal forces • Buildings or portions thereof occupied for living, sleeping, cooking, or dining purposes that were not designed or intended to be used for such occupancies. 100
• Inadequate maintenance that causes a building or any portion thereof to be declared unsafe.
Standard housing condition in Fontana is defined as housing that meets the minimum standards of the State Housing Code. For the purposes of the CDBG and HOME programs, a unit in substandard condition is considered suitable for rehabilitation provided the unit is structurally sound, and the cost of rehabilitation is considered economically warranted.
Table 36 - Condition of Units
Condition of Units
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 13,744 37.5% 8,752 46.8%
With two selected Conditions 886 2.4% 2,100 11.2%
With three selected Conditions 21 0.1% 58 0.3%
With four selected Conditions 0 0.0% 39 0.2%
No selected Conditions 22,034 60.1% 7,735 41.4%
Total 36,685 100.0% 18,684 100.0%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 37 - Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 11,240 30.6% 2,900 15.5%
1980-1999 14,920 40.7% 8,410 45.0%
1960-1979 5,570 15.2% 4,250 22.8%
1940-1959 4,390 12.0% 2,810 15.0%
Before 1939 565 1.5% 310 1.7%
Total 36,685 100.0% 18,680 100.0%
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
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Table 38 - Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Hazard
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
Units Built Before 1980 10,525 7,370
with children under the age of
six present
1,855 17.6% 1,895 25.7%
Units Built Before 1980 with
households <80% AMI
4,710 44.8% 4,785 64.9%
with children under the age of
six present
925 8.8% 1,615 21.9%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS (Total Units) 2016-2020 CHAS (Units with Children present)
Table 39 - Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) of children under the age of six San Bernardino County California
Ages <4.5 mcg/dL 4.5-9.49
mcg/dL
>9.49
mcg/dL <4.5 mcg/dL 4.5-9.49
mcg/dL
>9.49
mcg/dL
0-5 20,871 142 26 336,386 3,292 838
6-20 1.625 11 4 27,497 658 142
0-20 22,496 153 30 363,883 3,950 980
Data Source: California Dept. of Public Health, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch, California Blood Lead Data & California's Progress in Preventing and Managing Childhood Lead Exposure (Apr. 2022).
Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
The age and condition of Fontana housing stock is an important indicator of potential rehabilitation needs. Housing over 30 years old is presumed to need some form of major rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, foundation work, and plumbing systems. Housing over 20 years old will gen erally exhibit deficiencies in terms of paint, weatherization, heating / air-conditioning systems, hot water heaters, and finish plumbing fixtures. Housing values in Fontana have increased significantly over a relatively short period of time.
Longtime homeowners, especially the elderly and disabled, are more likely to have fixed and limited incomes and may have difficulty maintaining their homes.
This housing stock in Fontana is relatively new , with 68 percent of housing units constructed after 1980 according to 2016-2020 CHAS data. About 42 percent of owner- and renter-occupied housing was built between 1980 and 1999, meaning it is now 30 to 40 years old. There are 14,920 households with at least one member over the age of 62 , of which 7,115 household incomes are at or below 80 percent AMI, according to 2016-2020 CHAS data. Additionally, approximately 9,474 individuals aged 18 to 64 have disabilities, based on 2016–2020 ACS five-year estimates. These households are likely to have fixed incomes. 102
It is reasonable to anticipate that a significant number of housing units are in need of repair and a significant number of households need financial assistance to complete those repairs.
Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low- or Moderate-Income Families with LBP Hazards Any housing built before 1978 may contain lead- based paint. If ingested, lead may cause severe damage to young children including decreased growth, learning disabilities, impaired hearing, hyperactivity, nerve, and brain damage. Lead attacks the central nervous system, the neurological system, and can cause brain damage, IQ reduction, learning disabilities, decreased attention span, hyperactivity, growth inhibition, comas, seizures, and in some cases, death. Fetuses may also experience significant adverse effects through prenatal exposure. Children are more susceptible to the effects of lead because their growing bodies absorb more lead, and young children often put their hands and other objects in their mouths. Most children do not have any symptoms, even if a blood test shows that they have an elevated blood lead level. If a child does have symptoms, the symptoms may be mistaken for the flu or other illnesses.
Most of the housing stock in Fontana was built after 1978 and is presumed to not contain lead paint. The 2016- 2020 CHAS data show 1,615 low- and moderate- income renter households with children under the age of six were living in housing constructed before 1980, and 925 owner-occupied households meet the same conditions.
Number of Children with Elevated Blood Levels of Lead
The State of California mandates lead screening for all children who participate in publicly funded health programs. In California, screening typically occurs at ages one and two years. A blood level of 10 µg/dL or higher was previously referred to as an “elevated blood level (EBL).” However, as it is now recognized there is no safe level of lead, and adverse effects occur at levels below 10 µg/dL, an “elevated” blood lead level is no longer defined at a specific cut-off point. Of San Bernardino County children under the age of six whose blood lead level has been fully tested in 2020 168 have levels greater than 4.5 mcg/Dl (Kidsdata.org. accessed August 2024).
Discussion
Preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households is a cost -effective way to invest limited resources to retain existing housing units already affordable to low - and moderate- income households in the community. Many different types of housing services are needed. As required by the HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule, the City’s housing rehabilitation programs will include appropriate safety measures , such as testing and abatement for projects involving units constructed prior to 1978.
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MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing
The HACSB administers public housing program throughout the County, including to participating residents in Fontana. As of December 2024, 745 households in Fontana received HACSB administered housing vouchers. The City of Fontana does not own public housing.
Table 40 – Total Number of Units by Program Type
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
Units
vouchers
available
1,321 8,678 552 8,126 352 1,109 834
Accessible
units No data No
data No data No data No data No data No data
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan There are no public housing developments in Fontana.
Public Housing Condition
Table 41 - Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction.
There are no public housing developments in Fontana . HACSB uses Housing Quality Standards for the inspection of all voucher units.
Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low - and moderate-income families residing in public housing.
HACSB enforces its deconcentrating of poverty and income -mixing policy. HACSB encourages residents to be actively involved in the community, and in the management of public housing developments through resident councils and numerous opportunities for 104
feedback, such as community meetings and surveys. HACSB encourages qualified public housing participants to pursue self-sufficiency and homeownership. In the Family Self - Sufficiency program, HACSB staff works with participants to establish a five- year plan to become independent of government assistance. As families’ income increases, the amount of rent they are responsible for increases as well. The incremental increase in rent is put into an escrow account that becomes available to the family upon completion of the program, or for eligible expenses during the term of the program. Since 2000, 266 families have become homeowners through the HACSB Homeownership Assistance Program, which provides mortgage assistance to working families for up to 15 years and families with disabilities for up to 30 years.
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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services
Regionally, there are many facilities and services targeted to residents at-risk of becoming homeless and experiencing homelessness, including a range of emergency shelters, transitional shelters, and permanent supportive housing options. HUD uses the following definitions for these three facility types:
- Emergency Shelter: Any facility with the primary purpose of providing a temporary shelter for the homeless in general or for specific populations of the homeless and which does not require occupants to sign leases or occupancy agreements. - Transitional Housing: Transitional housing (TH) is designed to provide homeless individuals and families with interim stability and support to successfully move to and maintain permanent housing. Transitional housing may be used to cover the costs of up to 24 months of housing with accompanying supportive services.
Program participants must have a lease (or sublease) or occupancy agreement in place when residing in transitional housing.
- Permanent Supportive Housing: Permanent supportive housing (PSH) is defined as community-based housing paired with supportive services to serve households in which at least one member has a disability. Housing does not have a designated length of stay in which formerly homeless individuals and families live as independently as possible. Under PSH, a program participant must be the tenant on a lease (or sublease) for an initial term of at least one year t hat is renewable and is terminable only for cause.
Table 42 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households Facilities and Housing
Targeted to Homeless
Households
Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional
Housing Beds
Permanent Supportive
Housing Beds
Year-Round
Beds
(Current &
New)
Voucher /
Seasonal /
Overflow
Beds
Current & New Current
& New
Under
Development
Adults and Children 368 32 258 712
N/A
Only Adults 517 N/A 156 937
Chronically Homeless N/A N/A N/A 614
Veterans 0 N/A 18 778
Unaccompanied Youth 12 N/A 2 0
Data Source: 2024 Housing Inventory Chart
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Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons.
In California , the primary programs for assisting families in poverty are CalWORKS, CalFresh, and Medi -Cal. These programs provide clients with employment assistance, discounted food, medical care, childcare, and cash payments to meet basic needs, such as housing and transportation.
The California Work Opportunities for Kids (CalWORKs) program provides financial assistance and Welfare- to-Work services to California families with little to no cash.
Through this program, families may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help with housing, food, utilities, clothing, or medical care. Childcare is also available through this program.
CalFresh, formerly the Food Stamp Program, is a nutritional assistance program that provides Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards to individuals receiving public assistance to purchase food and other essential items.
The Medi -Cal program provides health cover age for individuals with low -income and limited ability to pay for health coverage, including seniors, those with disabilities, young adults and children, pregnant women, persons in a skilled nursing or intermediate care home, and persons in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP).
Recipients of federally funded cash assistance programs, such as CalWORKs (a state implementation of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program), the State Supplementation Program (SSP) (a state supplement to the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program), foster care, adoption assistance, certain refugee assistance programs, or In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), are also eligible.
CDBG, HOME, and ESG Funded Activities
Congress designed the CDBG programs to serve low -income people, some of which may meet the federal poverty definition. The City receives funding for ESG, CDBG, and HOME programs. Program guidelines require that at least 70 percent of all CDBG funds are used for activities that benefit low - and moderate- income persons. Additionally, all CDBG activities must meet one of three national objectives:
- Benefit low- and moderate-income persons (at least 51 percent of the beneficiaries must be low- and moderate-income.
- Address slums or blight.
- Address a particularly urgent community development need.
CDBG programs assist the homeless and those at risk of homelessness directly and indirectly.
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Under the HOME program, households must earn no more than 80 percent of the AMI, adjusted for household size, to be eligible for assistance. Furthermore, 90 percent of the allocation that is invested in affordable rental housing must be directed to assist households earning no more than 60 percent AMI.
The ESG program provides homeless individuals with basic shelter and essential supportive services. It can assist with the operational costs of the shelter facility, and for the administration of the funds . ESG also provides short -term homeless prevention assistance to individuals at imminent risk of losing their own housing due to eviction, foreclosure, or utility shutoffs.
List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP -40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA- 35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations.
Table 43 - Homeless Service Providers for the City of Fontana Provider Location Description
Center for Spiritual Living San Bernardino County Seasonal ES City of Victorville San Bernardino County ES
Community Action
Partnership of San
Bernardino
San Bernardino County ES, TH
County of San Bernardino
Transitional Assistance
Department
San Bernardino County ES
Department of Behavioral
Health San Bernardino County ES, PSH
Desert Sanctuary San Bernardino County ES, TH
Doves of Big Bear San Bernardino County ES, TH
Family Assistance Program San Bernardino County ES, TH
Family Service Association of
Redlands San Bernardino County ES
Foothills AIDS Project San Bernardino County ES
High Desert Homeless
Services San Bernardino County ES
Holy Name Catholic Church San Bernardino County Seasonal ES House of Ruth San Bernardino County ES, TH
Illumination Foundation San Bernardino County ES
Inland SoCal United Way San Bernardino County ES
Inland Temporary Homes San Bernardino County ES
Knowledge & Education for
Your Success San Bernardino County ES
Lutheran Social Services of
Southern California San Bernardino County ES, TH, PSH
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Provider Location Description
Mercy House San Bernardino County ES
Morongo Basin San Bernardino County ES, TH
Mountain Homeless Coalition San Bernardino County ES, TH, PSH New Hope Village San Bernardino County ES, TH, PSH
Operation Grace San Bernardino County ES
Option House San Bernardino County ES
Salvation Army San Bernardino County ES, TH
Set-Free Ministry San Bernardino County ES
Time for Change Foundation San Bernardino County ES, TH, PSH Victor Valley Domestic
Violence San Bernardino County ES
Victor Valley Family Resource
Center San Bernardino County ES, TH
Victor Valley Rescue Mission San Bernardino County ES
Water of Life Community
Church San Bernardino County ES
With Open Arms San Bernardino County ES
Foothills Family Shelter San Bernardino County TH
Life Community Development San Bernardino County TH
Mary’s Mercy Center San Bernardino County TH
Pacific Lifeline San Bernardino County TH
Steps 4 Life San Bernardino County TH
The Blessing Center San Bernardino County TH
Housing Authority of San
Bernardino County San Bernardino County PSH
Lighthouse Social Services San Bernardino County PSH
Step Up on Second Street San Bernardino County PSH
US Veterans Inc San Bernardino County PSH
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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services
Special needs populations include people who are not homeless, but due to various reasons need services and supportive housing. The City will consider allocating CDBG public service funding to programs that provide services to special needs populations, including but not limited to those serving the elderly, frail elderly, people with developmental and physically disabilities including alcohol or substance abuse, PTSD, HIV/AIDS, and victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.
Elderly is defined under the CDBG program as a person who is aged 62 or older. A frail elderly person is an elderly person who is unable to independently perform at least three “activities of daily living” including eating, bathing, grooming or home management activities. Based on 2016-2020 CHAS data of the 14,920 households containing at least one elderly person in Fontana, 7,115 earn up to 80 percent of the AMI, and may require public services to continue to live independently. ACS data from the same period shows 9,436 residents of Fontana aged 65 and older have a disability. Of those people, 50 percent experience independent living difficulty, 41 percent experience hearing difficulty, and 2 8 percent experience hearing difficulty.
Individuals with disabilities who have physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities generally rely on supportive services to perform activities of daily living. In Fontana, the Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population aged 18 to 64 is 134,581. According to the 2021 ACS estimate, a n estimated three percent have a disability and are employed in the civilian sector , less than one percent have a disability and are unemployed, and about three percent have a disability and are not in the labor force. According to the 2020 ACS 5- Year estimate those who have a disability, 38 percent have an ambulatory difficulty, 32 percent experience an independent living difficulty, 39 percent have cognitive difficulty, 24 percent have a hearing difficulty, 28 percent have a vision difficulty, and 15 percent have a self-care difficulty.
Drug abuse or substance abuse is defined as the use of chemical substances that lead to an increased risk of problems , and an inability to control the use of the substance.
Substance abuse can be indicative of addiction disorder and may stem from physical and mental health issues. SAMHSA conducted the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) and reported that in the State of California the prevalence of substance use disorder among the population over the age of 11 was 8.27 percent in 2013–2014, and was
17.12 percent in 2021–2022.
HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system by destroying important cells that fight diseases and infection. AIDS is the final stage of HIV. The CDC Atlas Plus program reported an estimated 5,240 persons living with HIV disease at the end of 202 2 in San Bernardino County. Of that total, 288 were newly diagnosed during that year 110
(https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/atlas/index.htm, accessed March 2024). New HIV diagnoses were most concentrated among those aged 25 to 34.
Domestic violence includes, but is not limited to, felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse of the victim, or by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabited with the victim. In 2022, 708 calls related to domestic violence were made from Fontana (openjustice.doj.ca.gov, accessed November 2024).
Human trafficking is a crime that involves the forceful, fraudulent, or coercive methods of entrapping a person, real or perceived, to exploit them for financial gain. The exploitative nature can come in the form of labor services, involuntary servitude, enslavement, debt bondage, or commercial sex acts. Human trafficking is extremely difficult to track. There is no recent or reliable prevalence rate to report. In 2023, in California, the National Human Trafficking Hotline identified 1,128 cases of human trafficking that involved 2,045 victims (https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
accessed January 2025). The most common type of
human trafficking reported in California was sex trafficking The U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report published in July 2022, reports victims of human trafficking are found in every state in the country and trafficked from every country in the world.
Victims of human trafficking in the United States are most frequently trafficked from within the United States, Mexico, and Honduras.
NIMH explains PTSD can “develop after exposure to a potentially traumatic event that is beyond a typical stressor” and potential inducing events may include, but are not limited to, “violent personal assaults, natural or human- caused disasters, accidents, combat, and other forms of violence.” Symptoms of PTSD can be debilitating. The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs National Center for PTSD reports an estimated six percent of the population, eight percent of women and four percent of men, will experience PTSD at some point in their lives.
Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs.
To determine the level of need and types of services needed by special needs populations, the City conducted the Community Needs survey, consulted with loc al service providers, and reviewed data from the ACS, CHAS, CDC, State of C alifornia Department of Justice, U.S. Department of State, and NIMH. Supportive services required for special needs populations include case management, medical or psychological counseling and supervision, childcare, transportation, and job training for the purpose of facilitating an individual’s stability and independence.
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In housing, accessibility modifications to accommodate persons with mobility disabilities may include, but are not limited to, wider doorways, no step thresholds, installation of ramps, grab bars, lowered countertops, and accessible hardware. The needs of residents with sensory disabilities are different from those with mobility disabilities. Individuals with hearing disabilities require visual adaptations for such items as the telephone ringer, the doorbell, and smoke alarms. Residents who are blind may require tactile marking of changes in floor level and stair edges , and braille markings on appliances and controls.
People with low vision may require large print markings and displays, contrasting colors to distinguish changes in level or transition from one area to another, proper lighting, and reduced glare from lighting and windows.
Describe programs for ensurin g that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing
Insufficient supply of supportive housing together with inadequate discharge planning and coordination contributes to homelessness in situations where people are released from public institutions or public systems of care without having an appropriate mainstream or supportive housing option in place. Coordinated discharge planning for those exiting foster care, health and mental health care , and corrections is a recognized as best practice. The state mandates discharge planning policy for foster, health and mental health, and corrections.
For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with
91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals.
During the first year of this Consolidated Plan cycle the city plans to invest approximately $40,000 in the Senior Scholarships Program , making the City’s Parks and Recreation Departments programming accessible to non -homeless elderly residents. The City will continue offering its Housing Rehab Program in the next program year which benefits low- and moderated-income homeowners with and without special needs.
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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment 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 avai lability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing differ from impediments to fair housing choice in that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.
The City’s 2021 -2029 Housing Element describes the follow ing constraints on housing development due to local policies:
Parking Requirements: The City parking requirements fluctuate depending on land use and intensity. The minimum parking requirements in the R-4 zoning district for a 30-unit project on one acre and made up of all two-bedroom units is 60 parking spaces. Assuming a standard nine-foot by 18-foot parking space (162 square- feet per space), parking requirements total approximately 9,720 square-feet. Using the estimated cost of $12.34 per square-foot (based on the market analysis done above) parking for a one-acre development in the R-4 zone can cost $119,944. The City parking standards require all of the 60 parking spaces to be covered. C onstruction costs can be higher for covered parking, parking structures, and/or below ground parking. The cost of parking , based on the City requirements for multi-family housing, can be considered a constraint to the development of housing. The developers may receive concessions or incentives in the form of parking reduction for the development of housing affordable to low - and very low -income households, as provided under the State Density Bonus Law.
Development Fees: Residential developers are subject to a variety of fees and exactions to process permits and provide necessary services and facilities as allowed by state law. All information regarding the City development fees is available to the public on the City website as pursuant to Gov. Code §65940.1 (a)(1)(B). Development fees can be a constraint to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, because the added costs for developers may result in higher housing unit costs. However, development fees are necessary to provide planning and public services.
Local Processing and Permit Procedures: The development community commonly cites the permit processing time as a contributor to the high cost of housing. Depending on the magnitude and complexity of the development proposal, the time that elapses from application submittal to project approval may vary considerably. Factors that can affect the length of development review on a proposed project include the completeness of the development application, and the responsiveness of developer to staff comments and requests for information. The typical permit review and approval timeline for single-family 113
and multifamily developments in Fontana is six to 20 weeks. This timeframe aligns with the processing timelines of nearby cities, such as Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga, and Ontario, where approvals typically take two to seven months, depending on the size and specifics of the residential project. Therefore, Fontana permit processing time does not present a constraint to the development of housing as compared to the surrounding market.
Additionally, the City has committed to housing policy actions that aim to expedite the permit processing time, and monitoring development fees to ensure that they do not create an undue burden on residential development in the City.
Infrastructure Costs: Another factor that could constrain new residential construction is the requirement and cost to provide adequate infrastructure ( e.g., major and local streets; water and sewer lines; and street lighting) needed to serve new residential development.
In most cases where new infrastructure is required, it is funded by the developer and then dedicated to the City, which is then responsible for its maintenance. Because the cost of these facilities is generally borne by developers, it increases the cost of new construction, with much of that increased cost often “passed on” as part of home rental or sales rates.
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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets
During the implementation of the 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, the City will use CDBG funds to provide a suitable living environment for low- and moderate-income people. To expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income people and provide a pathway out of poverty, the Annual Action Plan inc ludes a scholarship program that support s family self-sufficiency.
Economic Development Market Analysis
Table 44 - Business Activity
Business Activity by Sector
Number
of
Workers
Number
of Jobs
Share of
Workers
Share
of Jobs
Jobs less
Workers
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas 398 9 0.4% 0.0% -0.4%
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 7,942 4,916 8.1% 9.5% 1.4% Construction 7,852 2,415 8.0% 4.7% -3.3%
Education and Health Care Services 19,789 15,570 20.1% 30.0% 9.9% Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 4,032 1,294 4.1% 2.5% -1.6% Information 1,145 145 1.2% 0.3% -0.9%
Manufacturing 8,939 4,158 9.1% 8.0% -1.1%
Other Services 5,317 1,218 5.4% 2.3% -3.0%
Professional, Scientific, Management 7,692 962 7.8% 1.9% -6.0% Public Administration 5,047 1,295 5.1% 2.5% -2.6%
Retail Trade 12,026 7,363 12.2% 14.2% 2.0%
Transportation and Warehousing 14688 8189 14.9% 15.8% 0.9% Wholesale Trade 3609 4309 3.7% 8.3% 4.6%
Total 98,476 51,843 100% 100% 0
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS (Workers), 2020 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs)
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Table 45 - Labor Force
Labor Force Statistics Number of People
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 158,624
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 104,702
Unemployment Rate 590.0%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 16.7%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 4.2%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 46 - Occupations by Sector
Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business and financial 10,227
Farming, fisheries, and forestry occupations 194
Service 15,951
Sales and office 22,791
Construction, extraction, maintenance, and repair 6,446 Production, transportation, and material moving 23,453
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 47 - Travel Time
Travel Time to Work People Percent
< 30 Minutes 47,410 52%
30-59 Minutes 26,584 29%
60 or More Minutes 16,946 19%
Total 90,940 100%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
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Table 48 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment
In Labor Force Not in Labor
Force Civilian
Employed Unemployed
Less than high school graduate 13,858 829 7,648
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 22,677 1169 7,648
Some college or associate’s degree 25,708 1,028 6,726
Bachelor's degree or higher 17,990 537 2,791
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 49 - Educational Attainment by Age
Educational Attainment by Age
Age in years
18–24 25–34 35–44 45–65 65+
Less than 9th grade 352 767 2,651 7,305 4,500
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1,997 2,300 3,307 6,005 2386 High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 9,441 10,442 8,038 13,062 4,021
Some college, no degree 10,668 7,977 8,281 9,738 2,927
Associate's degree 783 2,998 1965 2,542 1009
Bachelor's degree 1763 5,325 5,170 5,520 1,842
Graduate or professional degree 22 1217 1895 2,191 807
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
Table 50 - Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months by Educational Attainment Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate $40,150
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $30,119
Some college or associate’s degree $35,401
Bachelor's degree $41,529
Graduate or professional degree $56,673
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS
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Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
According to 2020 Longitudinal Employer Household Dynamics (LEHD) data, the top four major private employment sectors by number of jobs were Education and Health Care Services (15,570 jobs), Transportation and Warehousing (8,189 jobs), Retail Trade (7,363 jobs), Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations (4,916 jobs).
Data Source: ACS 2016-20205-Year Estimates, 2020 Longitudinal Employer and Household Dynamics
Figure 23 - Top Industry Sectors By Jobs
Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community The business community in Fontana relies largely on a skilled workforce. Employers across all sectors – particularly those in industries where local facilities serve as destination locations or part of a larger logistics chain such as transportation and warehousing – depend on well-maintained roads and transportation system.
Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.
Over the last five years, public and private investment in a range of projects have begun to shift the economic landscape in Fontana to one with a broader range of opportunities for residents of all skill levels. Significant federal, state, and local funding has been invested in the initial planning and implementation of the Downtown Revitalization Project. The City is committed to fostering mixed -use (housing, jobs, entertainment) development in its fast growing central business district . Initial p lace making projects include a 911 Memorial,
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Downtown furnishings, utility equipment wraps, artwork and mural restoration, and a public arts building design and construction. Simultaneously the City is investing federal funds into the expansion of the Pacific Electric Trail, directly aligns with the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy ( CEDS) to bolster quality of life. by enhancing opportunities for outdoor urban recreation.
How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
An estimated 49 percent of Fontana population aged 18 to 64 has some post -secondary education, 32 percent of whom have some college or an associate’s degree. Generally, the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to the employment opportunities in the City. Table 44 shows there are more workers than jobs in the industry sectors that follow: Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas , Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations , Construction, Education and Health Care Services , Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate , Information, Manufacturing, Other Services, Professional, Scientific, Management, Public Administration, Retail Trade, and Transportation and Warehousing. Most of the working population in Fontana travels less than 30 minutes to work.
Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations . Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
The San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board (WDB) oversees Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programs in San Bernardino County. The W DB operates comprehensive one-stop career centers, satellite offices, and mobile One- Stop (M1) that serves adult job seekers , including youth ages 18 years and older. Youth Opportunity Centers (YOC) provide a system of support for the educational and employment success of youth in the area a ged 16 to 21. All centers provide services to the business community. LAUNCH, an apprenticeship initiative led by the region’s community colleges, K-12 school districts, and the WDBs of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties , combines paid, on-the-job training led by a local business with technical instruction from community colleges. This initiative strengthens pathways between education and employment , ensuring a skilled workforce for the region.
The Chaffey Community College District provides programming and services for the CalWORKs program, which provides numerous programs including the Workforce Training Program, Building Businesses Program, International Trade Development Program, and the Procurement Assistance Center Program. InTech Center at Chaffey College has partnered with California Steel Industries to provide technical training and professional development. Upon completion of one of InTech’s pre-apprenticeship programs, graduates earn a certificate and are equipped with in -demand skills. Building on the success of the 119
InTech Center, Chaffey College and Victor Valley College collaborated to open the High Desert Training Center in 2021 , to provide short -term intensive training to employees of local industrial companies.
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)? Yes. The City participates with San Bernardino County in implementing their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
If so, what economic development initiatives are you underta king that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan ? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.
The current regional CEDS identifies four strategies. The fourth strategy, to bolster the quality of life, most directly aligns with initiatives the City will undertake as part of its five- year Consolidated Plan. The objectives of this CEDS strategy are to “promote and invest in opportunities or, access to, and entrepreneurship related to urban outdoor recreation, such as bike shops, community parks, and programs for school -aged children. Support municipalities’ development of employment center districts, including cultural arts and retail districts, to spur t ourism, placemaking, and entrepreneurship” and “work with community leaders and organizations to explore the possibility of providing county support for community land trusts.” The City’s investments of CDBG and HOME funds in the expansion and preservation of affordable housing and public services directly and indirectly supports the objectives of the CEDS strategy. Specifically, the public services scholarship program expands access to extracurricular activities to households with low- and moderate-incomes.
Discussion
In the spring of 2020, unemployment rates in the United States reached the highest levels since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) began recording this data. According to the BLS, national unemployment rates reached 23.5 percent in May 2020. Unemployment rates remained at historically high levels for nearly six months. As of December 2023, unemployment rates declined to 4.8 percent in the City and five percent in San Bernardino County. In 2019, prior to the Coronavirus Pandemic, the unemployment rate in Fontana the unemployment rate was 3.1 percent, and the County was 3.4 percent. 120
MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of “concentration”)
Concentrations of households with housing problems are defined as ten percent over the rate at which severe housing problems occur throughout the City as a whole, based on CHAS 2016-2020 data. Citywide 28 percent of households have one or more severe housing problem, therefore the threshold for concentration is set at 38 percent. There are 13 Census Tracts in the center of the City where a concentration of households that experience severe housing problems. Map 8 illustrates this concentration.
Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low -income families are concentrated? (include a definition of “concentration”) Concentration of racial and ethnicity minorities and low-income are defined as ten percent over the rate at which those variables occur throughout the City as a whole. Citywide 22 percent of residents have low-incomes, therefore the threshold is set at 32 percent. There are 25 Census Tracts with a low -income concentration throughout the city. Citywide over 86 percent of households identify as racial or ethnic minoritie s, therefore the threshold in 96 percent. The City is majority minority. There is one Census Tract with a concentration.
There are no Census Tracts with a concentration of both low -income and racial or ethnic minorities. This is illustrated in Maps 9 and 10.
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Map 8 - Concentration Of Households With Multiple Housing Problems
Source: 20160-2020 CHAS Data
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Map 9 – Low-Income Concentration
Source: 20160-2020 ACS Data
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Map 10 - Concentration of Racial of Ethnic Minorities
Source: 20160-2020 ACS Data
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What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? These areas are mixed use with businesses, apartment complexes, parks, units of low - income housing, and public transportation centers (Metrolink Station/bus stops) in the neighborhoods along the Foothill Boulevard corridor between Citrus and Alder Avenues and the Sierra Avenue corridor between Foothill and Valley Boulevards. In the center of the City are two adjacent Census Tracts where many Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and Project-Based Section 8 developments are located and where there is a concentration of households with housing problems.
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? There are many community assets in the CDBG Target Areas, including:
• Fontana City Hall
• Fontana Civic Center
• Fontana Public Library
• Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
• Metrolink Station
• Numerous parks and recreational facilities
Additional assets are as follows:
- Education: While Fontana residents have lower rates of college education, UC/CSU eligibility, and English proficiency than the state overall, the City has higher teacher experience and high school graduation rates than the state. - Employment: While Fontana residents have lower employment rates and median incomes than the state as whole, the rate of job growth is greater in the City than in the state.
- Homeownership and Housing Costs: Residents in Fontana have greater rates of home ownership and less housing cost burden than the state overall. - Transportation: The City overall has better mobility ratings than the state. More Fontana residents have access to vehicles and commute less to work, compared to the state overall.
Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? The development of new transit -oriented market rate housing, and retail shopping and dining opportunities, as part of the Sierra Avenue Corridor zone will increase economic opportunity in the CDBG Target Areas north of the 10 Freeway and will likely bring additional diversity to the area in terms of race, ethnicity, and income.
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MA-60 Broadband Needs
Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate- income households and neighborhoods.
All residences and small businesses in Fontana may have access to fixed and mobile broadband. Internet Service Providers (ISP) self -report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on broadband availability throughout the County. Fixed broadband goes to homes and small businesses using fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless technology. Mobile broadband is stationary coverage outdoors and mobile in- vehicle coverage. The FCC reports, as of June 2023, that fixed internet access is available at six different download/ upload speeds ranging from 0.2/0.2 megabits per second ( Mbps) to 1000/100 Mbps and mobile access is available at the three fastest download/ upload rates available 4G 4G & 5/1 Mbps, 5G-NR 5G-NR & 7/1 Mbps, and 5G-NR 5G-NR & 35/3 Mbps.
The FCC ’s Affordable Connective Plan (ACP) , which offered financial assistance to help households with low -income afford access to the internet has been discontinued . This program was available to new applicants from 2021 through February 2024. As of December 2023 , 29,748, households in Fontana subscribed to this program. The State offers the California LifeLine program that offers discounted home and cell phone services to eligible households. A discounted phone line may defray all household costs, reducing the impact of the cost of an internet service provider. A high level of need for affordable broadband is indicated in Fontana.
Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction.
According to the FCC there are five active fixed internet providers in Fontana . Charter Communications, Viasat, Inc., Space Exploration Technologies Corp., and Hughes Network Systems, LLC reach at least 80 percent of residences in the City. There ar e three active mobile internet providers. The primary mobile internet providers are Verizon Communications Inc., T-Mobile USA, Inc., and AT&T Inc.
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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation
Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.
The City’s current Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved by City Council on August 18, 2018.
Historically the hazards that have posed the greatest risk to the City are earthquakes, wind surges, and wildfires . In 2017, the following hazards were added: land slide, flood, terrorism, and climate change-drought. Of these hazards , those considered high risk are earthquakes, wildfires, floods/ winter storms, and wind surges . T errorism and climate change-drought are considered mid-level risks, and landslides low risk. The City works with the County to mitigate the extent of these hazards and plan for response should they occur.
Describe the vulnerability of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households to these risks.
Low- and moderate -income households, along with special needs populations, face significant vulnerabilities to climate-related hazards. The housing of these residents is often in poorer condition, making it more susceptible to harsh weather condit ions like extreme heat. Additionally, elderly residents are particularly at higher risk during extreme weather events, including heatwaves.
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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
The Strategic Plan is a guide for the City to establish housing, community, and economic development priorities, strategies, and goals for its investment of CDBG, HOME, and ESG allocations from HUD over the next five years: beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2030. The priority needs and goals established in this Strategic Plan are based on the Needs Assessment and Market Analysis of this Consolidated Plan.
The priority needs listed below are established as part of this Strategic Plan. • Preserve the supply of affordable housing
• Expand the supply of affordable housing
• Ensure equal access to housing opportunities
• Prevent and eliminate homelessness
• Provide public services to low-income residents
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Table 51 - Strategic Plan Summary
Goal Name Time
Period Category Geographic
Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1. Affordable
Housing
2025-2029 Affordable Housing Citywide Preserve the supply of affordable
housing
Expand the supply
of affordable
housing
HOME:
$4,327,844
CDBG:
$6,175,000
-Rental units constructed:
11 households/ housing
units
-Rental units rehabbed:
15 households/ housing
units
-Homeowner Housing
Rehabbed: 50
households/ housing
units
-11 TBRA households
2. Fair Housing
Services
2025-2029 Affordable Housing
Program
Administration
Citywide Ensure equal access
to housing
opportunities
CDBG: $187,500 5 Other
3. Homeless
Services
2025-2029 Homeless Citywide Prevent and
eliminate
homelessness
ESG:
$786,250
Tenant-based rental
assistance/ Rapid
rehousing: 20
Households Assisted
Homelessness
Prevention: 500 Persons
Assisted
4. Public
Services for
families with
low incomes
2025-2029 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
LMI Areas
Provide public
services to low-
income residents
CDBG:
$1,425,000
Public services other
than Low/ Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
64,425 persons assisted
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SP-10 Geographic Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA)
Investment in infrastructure improvements and public facilities will be focused primarily in areas with a concentration of at least 51 percent low - and moderate-income population.
Investment in public facilities and services for special needs populations and primarily low- and moderate-income persons will be made throughout the City prioritizing those areas with a higher percentage of disabled residents. Housing assistance (including homebuyer and rehabilitation assistance) will be available to income-qualified households citywide.
The City utilizes HUD regulations for verification of income in accordance with Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 5. Required income documentation may i nclude tax records , income statements, benefit statements, and verification of assets. For those programs that benefit Fontana residents only, residency documentation may include a driver’s license, utility bill, and/or lease agreement.
Table 52 - Geographic Priority Areas
Area Name
Citywide
Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) Areas
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SP-25 Priority Needs
Table 53 – Priority Needs Summary
1. Expand the supply
of affordable
housing
Priority Level High
Population
Income Levels
Extremely low
Low
Moderate
Family Types NA
Homeless NA
Non-homeless
Special Needs NA
Geographies
Affected Citywide
Associated
Goals Affordable housing
Description
The most common housing problem s in the City
impacting households with income at or below 80
percent AMI are housing cost burden greater than
30 percent of income followed by overcrowding and
severe overcrowding . Analysis of Housing
Problems (Table 8) shows nearly 60 percent of
households in this income range experience a
housing cost burden , while almost five percent are
living in overcrowded and severely overcrowded
conditions. This includes 6,810 owner and 6,535
renter households that are cost burdened .
Overcrowding and severe overcrowding affects
3,845 households comprised of 2,680 renter
households and 1,165 owner households.
Extremely low - and low -income households with
one or more housing problem are presumed to be
unstably housed, meaning they are at risk of falling
into homelessness. Those with one or more
housing problem at this income level are highly
sensitive to adverse events . The greatest
concentrations of unstably housed households are
among small related renter households with a
housing cost burden greater than 30 percent of their
income, and single family renter households living
in overcrowded conditions.
There are 4,580 renter households who earn less
than or equal to 50 percent AMI and are severely
cost burdened, according the CHAS data (Table 11).
Of these households:
- 2,465 are small related households with four
or fewer members
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- 950 are large related households with five or
more members
- 770 are elderly households with one or more
members over aged 62 and older
- 395 are other households
These extremely low- and low-income households
are considered the most at risk of becoming
homeless.
Relative Basis
The development of additional affordable housing
units affordable for low - and moderate -income
households and individuals is a high priority due to
the number of severely cost burdened households.
Increasing the supply of affordable housing
includes the de velopment of rental housing with
long-term affordability covenants and income
targeting. To the extent that resources may be
leveraged for supportive services, such
developments should follow permanent supportive
housing models determined to be a national best -
practice to address homelessness. Based on
responses to the Community Needs survey and data
examined, increasing the supply of affordable
housing, and providing rental assistance will be
crucial tools of the City.
2. Preserve the
supply of
affordable housing
Priority Level High
Population
Income Levels
Extremely low
Low
Moderate
Family Types NA
Homeless NA
Non-Homeless Special
Needs NA
Geographies
Affected Citywide
Associated
Goals Affordable housing
Description
The age and condition of Fontana housing stock is
an important indicator of potential rehabilitation
needs. Housing over 30 years of age can be
presumed to need some form of major
rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, foundation
work and plumbing systems. Housing over 20 years
of age will generally exhibit deficiencies in terms of
paint, weatherization, heating / air -conditioning
systems, hot water heaters and finish plumbing
fixtures. Housing values in Fontana have increased
significantly over a relati vely short period of time.
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Longtime homeowners, especially the elderly and
disabled, are more likely to have fixed and limited
incomes and may have difficulty maintaining their
homes.
Thirty-two percent of housing units were
constructed in or before 1979 . About 42 percent of
owner- and renter-occupied housing was built 30 to
40 years ago , between 1980 and 1999. There are
14,920 households with at least one member over
the age of 62 and 7,115 of whom have household
incomes at or below 80 percent AMI, according to
2016-2020 CHAS data. There are approximately
9,474 people aged 18 to 64 with disabilities,
according to 2016- 2020, ACS five -year estimates.
These households may be presumed to have fixed
incomes. It is reasonable to anticipate a significant
number o
f housing units in need of repair and a
significant number of households need financial
assistance to complete those repairs.
Relative Basis
Preservation of the physical and functional integrity
of existing housing units occupied by low - and
moderate-income households is a cost -effective
way to invest limited resources to retain existing
housing units that are already affordable to low- and
moderate-income households in the community.
Expanding the stock of affordable housing by
supporting the construction of affordable units,
homebuyer and rental assistance programs are also
effective ways to make housing more affordable to
households. Based on responses to the Community
Needs survey and data examined, rehabilitation of
housing currently occup
ied by households with
low- and moderate -incomes is an efficient and
effective way to preserve affordable housing.
3. Equal access to
housing
opportunities
Priority Level High
Population
Income Levels
Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Middle
Family Types
Large Families
Families with children
Elderly
Homeless N/A
Non-homeless
Special Needs
Public Housing Residents
Persons with Mental
Disabilities
Persons with Physical
Disabilities
Persons with
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Developmental Disabilities
Other
Geographies
Affected Citywide
Associated
Goals
Fair Housing Services
CDBG Administration
Description
HUD mandates that all recipients of federal
housing and community development assistance,
such as CDBG, take actions to affirmatively further
fair housing choice within their communities. The
City will certify its compliance with HUD
requirement to affirmatively further fair housing
choice in each Annual Action Plan requesting an
annual allocation of CDBG funds.
Relative Basis
Priority Need
Affirmatively furthering fair housing choice by
ensuring equal access to housing opportunities is a
high priority for HUD and the City. In accordance
with HUD requirements, this priority will be
addressed using CDBG funds.
4. Prevent and
eliminate
homelessness
Priority Level High
Population
Income Levels Extremely Low
Low
Family Types NA
Homeless
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance
Abuse
veterans
Unaccompanied Youth
Other
Non-homeless Special
Needs
Geographies
Affected Citywide
Associated
Goals Homeless Services
Description
Since 2020, the countywide rate of homelessness
experienced by children under the age of 18 has
increased 16 percent, from 267 children to 311
children. The rate of homelessness experienced by
transitionally aged youth aged 18 to 25, fell 22
percent, from 212 to 165. For those over the age of
24 the rate of homelessness increased 43 percent.
The amount of sheltered and unsheltered
homelessness in the City accounts for seven percent
of the 2024 PIT count in San Bernardino County, up
from six percent in 2023. The 2024 PIT counts 41
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sheltered individuals a nd 260 unsheltered
individuals, while the 2023 PIT counted no sheltered
individuals and 240 unsheltered individuals in
Fontana. The increase in sheltered homeless
individuals is due in large part to the opening of the
Bridge of Hope emergency family shelter in Fontana
in the latter half of 2023.
The 2023 and 2024 PIT Counts found that 60
additional people were experiencing homelessness
in 2023 than were in 2024, and the percentage of
individuals living in unsheltered condition increased
minimally from 71 to 72 percent. In 2023, o f 4,195
homeless individuals, 71 percent were unsheltered.
Unsheltered chronically homeless accounted for 44
percent of all unsheltered homeless individuals.
Among those who were reported as being homeless
and unsheltered, 31 percent were living with chronic
substance abuse; 22 percent face d
severe mental
health issues; and nine percent ha d experienced
domestic violence. In 2024, of the 4,255 individuals
experiencing homelessness, 72 percent were
unsheltered. Unsheltered chronically homeless
accounted for 56 percent of all unsheltered
homeless individuals. Among those who were
reported as being homeless and unshe ltered, 28
percent were living with chronic substance abuse;
21 percent faced severe mental health issues; and
seven percent had experienced domestic violence.
Relative Basis
Priority Need
The City considers ending and preventing
homelessness a high priority and will support
activities that help prevent and shorten periods of
homelessness, and that provide a structured path
to stable housing for individuals and families who
become homeless.
5. Public services for
residents
Priority Level High
Population
Income Levels
Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Family Types Elderly
Families with Children
Homeless
Non-homeless
Special Needs
Frail Elderly
Others
Geographies
Affected Citywide
Associated
Goals Public Services for low-income residents
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Description
Households with low- and moderate-incomes, living
below the poverty line, and experiencing or at- risk
of falling into homelessness are most in need of
public services to defray the cos t of living and
ameliorate the impacts of poverty. CHAS 2016-2020
data shows that over 41 percent of households in
Fontana have incomes at or below 80 percent AMI
(see Table 1). ACS data for the same period shows
11 percent of the population of Fontana is living
below the poverty level, accounting for 24,789
residents. Of residents living below the poverty
level 10.461 are children under the age of 18, and
2,009 are elderly aged 65 and over.
Relative Basis
Consistent with the results of the Needs
Assessm
ent and Market Analysis sections of this
plan, including the results of the Community Needs
and Stakeholder surveys,
the provision of a wide
range of public services for households with low -
and moderate -incomes, living below the poverty
line, and experien cing or at- risk of falling into
homelessness is a priority need for the City.
In establishing five-year priorities for assistance, the City has taken several concerns into consideration:
- Those categories of extremely low-, low- and moderate-income households most in need of housing and community development assistance;
- Which activities will best meet the needs of those identified households; and - The extent of federal and other resources available to address these needs.
Based on input received through the outreach and consultation process, priority needs for expenditure of CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds have been designated as high.
The City will implement projects in each five -year Action Plan that address the Priority Needs. Pursuant to CDBG regulations, projects must meet one of three national objectives set forth by HUD: (1) Benefit low - and moderate- income households, (2) Aid in the elimination/ prevention of slum and blight, or (3) Meet an urgent need (catastrophic events).
Pursuant to HOME regulations, HOME funds are specifically focused on affordable housing activities, and may be used to develop and support affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities for households earning up to 80 percent of the AMI citywide.
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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions
Table 54 – Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable
Housing Type
Market Characteristics that will influence the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based
Rental Assistance
(TBRA)
The City will consider using a portion of its HOME funds to provide TBRA.
Extremely low - and low -income households with one or more hou sing problem are presumed to be unstably housed, indicating that they are at risk of homelessness. There are 4,580 renter households who earn less than or equal to 50 percent AMI and are severely cost burdened, according the CHAS data (Table 11). Of these households:
- 2,465 are small related households with four or fewer members - 950 are large related households with five or more members - 770 are elderly households with one or more mem bers over aged 62 and older
- 395 are other households
These extremely low- and low-income households are considered the most at risk of becoming homeless and would benefit from rental assistance.
TBRA for Non-
Homeless Special
Needs
The City will consider using a portion of its HOME funds to provide TBRA.
Included among those eligible to apply for TBRA are special non -homeless special needs populations.
New Unit
Production
The most common housing problems in the City impacting households with income at or below 80 percent AMI are housing cost burden greater than 30 percent of income , followed by overcrowding and severe overcrowding .
Based on funding availability and allocations, the City may allocate a portion of the HOME funds to increase the supply of safe, decent, affordable housing for lower -income households (including extremely low -income households, and low- and moderate-income households), such as seniors, those with disabilities, and those experiencing and/ or at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Rehabilitation Sixty eight percent of housing units in Fontana were constructed after 1980 according to 2016-2020 CHAS data. About 42 percent of owner- and renter- occupied housing was built 30 to 40 years ago between 1980 and 1999. This indicates a significant need for rehabilitation. The City will aid rehabilitation of residential housing units. Preservation of the physical and functio nal integrity of existing housing units occupied by low - and moderate-income households is a cost- effective way to invest limited resources to retain existing housing units that are already affordable to low - and moderate - income households in the community. Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities provide s that all economic segments of the community have the means to ensure that their property meets local standards.
Acquisition,
including
preservation
As the Needs Assessment and Market Analysis in this document have clearly shown, thousands of Fontana households are cost burdened and likely eligible for newly acquired and rehabilitated affordable housing units.
This is a relatively cost -effective way to
make incremental increases
affordable rental and homeownership housing stock. As funding is available to properly support this type of project, the City will invest in acquisition rehabilitation.
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SP-35 Anticipated Resources
During the five-year period of the Consolidated Plan from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030, the City anticipates investing an estimated $9 .5 million CDBG, $ 3 .0 million HOME , and $850,000 ESG funds (over the 5-year period) to support the goals of this Strategic Plan. The annual allocations are subject to federal appropriations and changes in demographic data used in HUD formulas for each respective program. The City’s Fiscal Year 2025 Action Plan will lay out the use of the annual allocations to address the priority needs and achieve the goals defined in the Strategic Plan.
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Table 55- Anticipated Resources
Program Uses of Funds
Anticipated Amount Available for 5-Years Anticipated
Amount
Available
Remainder of
Con Plan
Narrative
Description Annual
Allocation:
Program
Income:
Prior Year
Resources:
Total:
CDBG
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
$1,900,000 $0 $0 1,900,000 $7,600,000
Based on 2024
FY allocation
from HUD.
Steady annual
funding is
anticipated.
HOME
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental
new construction
Multifamily rental
rehab
New construction
for ownership
TBRA
$600,000 $105,636 $3,922,280 $4,627,916 $2,400,000
Based on 2024
FY allocation
from HUD.
Steady annual
funding is
anticipated.
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Program Uses of Funds
Anticipated Amount Available for 5-Years Anticipated
Amount
Available
Remainder of
Con Plan
Narrative
Description Annual
Allocation:
Program
Income:
Prior Year
Resources:
Total:
ESG
Conversion and
rehab for
transitional
housing
Financial
Assistance
Overnight shelter
Rapid re-housing
(rental
assistance)
Rental Assistance
Services
Transitional
housing
$170,000 $0 $0 $170,000 $680,000
Based on 2024
FY allocation
from HUD.
Steady annual
funding is
anticipated.
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state, and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied.
The City is expected to receive HOME funding, which can be leveraged with CDBG funding if used for affordable housing and housing rehabilitation . The City will leverage HOME funding if future projects are presented during the next five years. The HOME program requires a 25 percent match based on fund expenditure, unless a jurisdiction meets the thresholds to have the match requirements reduced. The threshold conditions are: 1) Fiscal distress; 2) Severe fiscal distress, and 3) Presidentially declared major disasters covered under the Stafford Act. The City was identified by HUD as a fiscally distressed jurisdiction and has been granted a 5 0 percent match reduction for F iscal Year 2023. T he determinations for 2024 have not been made public as of January 23, 2025. The City anticipates this designation will continue into the 2025 Consolidated Plan period.
Given the limited size of the CDBG and HOME annual allocations , the City may consider pursuing new Section 108 loans within the five- year Consolidated Plan period to support large-scale public improvements or housing projects.
Depending on the financing structure of a given activity, it may be advantageous for the City to use CDBG funds to leverage appropriate state, local , and private resources, including but not limited to those listed below.
Federal Resources:
• Continuum of Care (CoC) Program
• 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
• Project Based Housing Choice Vouchers
State Resources:
• Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
• Tax-Exempt Bond Financing
• Permanent Local Housing Allocation
• Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN) • CalHome Program
• Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
• Homekey
• CalHFA Single and Multi-Family Program
• Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Funding
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• Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Local Resources:
• San Diego County CoC
• San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC)
• California Home Finance Agency
• City of Fontan In Lieu Fees
• Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (Successor Housing Agency) Private Resources:
• Federal Home Loan Bank, Affordable Housing Program
• Community Reinvestment Act Programs
• United Way
• Private Contributions
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located wi thin the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan.
Fontana will comply with state requirements under AB1486 and AB1255 to inventory and support developers to access and utilize surplus municipal and state land for the construction of affordable housing. If such sites are identified, the City will consider the use of HUD funding or other resources to assist with site preparation and/ or development. At this time, no publicly owned land or property is expected to be used to address the needs in this plan, unless the City addresses ADA Transition Plan needs with CDBG funds.
Discussion
Assuming continued level funding, the City expects to utilize $13.7 million of CDBG, ESG and HOME funds during the five-year period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2030, to achieve the goals of the Strategic Plan.
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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure
Table 56 provides an overview of the institutional structure through which the City will carry out its Consolidated Plan including private industry, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions.
Table 56- Institutional Delivery Structure
Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type
Role Geographic Area
Served
Fontana Government Economic
Development
Homelessness
Non-homeless
special needs
Ownership
Planning
Rental
Neighborhood
improvements
Public facilities
Public services
Jurisdiction
County of San
Bernardino Housing
Authority
PHA Ownership
Public Housing
Rental
Region
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System The institutional delivery system in Fontana is high -functioning and collaborative— particularly the relationship between local government and the nonprofit sector comprised of a network of capable nonprofit 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.
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Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services Table 57 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X X
Legal Assistance X X X
Mortgage Assistance X X
Rental Assistance X X X
Utilities Assistance X X X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X X
Mobile Clinics
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X X
Child Care X
Education X X X
Employment and Employment
Training X X
Healthcare X X X
HIV/AIDS X X X
Life Skills X X X
Mental Health Counseling X X X
Transportation X X X
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) There are multiple pathways to access the services available in Fontana to individuals and households experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness. The CoC and the recipients of homeless funding from HUD and Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant funds from the State of California utilize the Coordinated Entry System (CES) system to match clients to appropriate services.
Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above.
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years. During the last Consolidated Planning process, the City applied for and was awarded two competitive state grants to address homelessness: Homekey and the Family Homelessness Challenge. Additionally, the City has allocated or portion of its Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program entitlement to address homelessness. Despite these resources, the City ESG allocation, and the contributions of community partners, there is still not enough funding available to provide the level of services needed for long -term assistance for clients on fixed or extremely limited incomes.
Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs.
To address the lack of resources necessary to fully address the needs of special needs populations and persons experiencing homelessness, the City will continue allocating the maximum allowable amount of CDBG funds to public services, and ESG to aid households experiencing homelessness. The City will work to leverage its HOME funds, including CHDO Set -Aside and Low Moderate Income Housing Asset (LMIHAF) funds, with other state, federal, and local resources to address its priority needs. 146
SP-45 Goals Summary
Table 58 – Goals Summary
Goal Name Time
Period Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Goal 1:
Affordable
housing
2025 –
2029
Affordable Housing Citywide Preserve the supply
of affordable
housing.
Expand the supply of
affordable housing
HOME:
$4,327,844
CDBG:
$6,175,000
-Rental units
constructed: 11
households/
housing units
-Rental units
rehabbed: 15
households/
housing units
-Homeowner
Housing
Rehabbed: 50
households/
housing units
-Housing Units
TBRA/RRH: 11
Households
Assisted
In partnership with housing developers, leverage HOME funds in support of new rental housing units affordable to households earning less than 30, 60 or 80 percent of AMI, including units reserved for residents with special needs. In addition, the City may use CDBG and HOME funds to acquire and rehabilitate existing single family and multi-family housing units to increase the supply of affordable rental housing for its lo wer-income households.
Funds will also be used to preserve the quality of existing affordable housing occupied by low - and moderate- income households through housing rehabilitation.
Goal 2: Fair
housing
services
2025-2029 Affordable Housing
Program Admin
Citywide Ensure equal access
to housing
opportunities
CDBG: $187,500 5 Other
Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti - discrimination and landlord-tenant mediation services.
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Goal Name Time
Period Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Goal 3:
Homeless
services
2025 –
2029
Homeless Citywide Prevent and
eliminate
homelessness
ESG: $786,250 Tenant-based
rental assistance/
Rapid rehousing:
20 Households
Assisted
Homelessness
Prevention: 500
Persons Assisted
Support a continuum of services to prevent and eliminate homelessness, including but not limited to homeless prevention programs, emergency shelter, and transitional housing. When and if necessary, Fontana will use HUD funding to address urgent issues and conditions impacting the health and safety of homeless residents , and those at risk of becoming homeless.
Goal 4 Public
services for
families with
low incomes
2025 --
2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Public services for
residents
CDBG:
$1,425,000
Public services
other than Low/
Moderate Income
Housing Benefit:
64,225 persons
assisted
Provide low- and moderate-income families with a range of public services necessary to prevent homelessness and ameliorate the effects of poverty.
Goal 5: Planning
and
administration
2025 -
2029
Program Admin N/A Comply with federal
CDBG and HOME
regulations
CDBG:
$1,712,500
HOME:
$300,000
ESG:
$63,750
Other
Description: These funds will be used to comply with federal statutes and regulations pertaining to the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs.
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)
Approximately 76 extremely low -, low - and moderate-income households will benefit from the City’s affordable housing activities.
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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement
Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement)
There are no public housing units in Fontana. This section does not apply.
Activities to Increase Resident Involvement
There are no public housing units in Fontana. This section does not apply.
Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? HACSBC is not designated as troubled.
Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
Not applicable
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SP-55 Barriers to Affordable Housing
Barriers to Affordable Housing
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 differ from impediments to fair housing choice in that barriers are lawful, while impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.
The City’s
2021-2029 Housing Element describes the following constraints on housing development due to local policies:
Parking Requirements: The City’s parking requirements fluctuate depending on land use and intensity. The minimum parking requirements in the R -4 zoning district for a 30- unit project on one acre and made up of all two-bedroom units is 60 parking spaces. Assuming a standard nine-foot by 18-foot parking space (162 square- feet per space), parking requirements total approximately 9,720 square-feet. Using the estimated cost of $12.34 per square-foot (based on the market analysis done above) parking for a one-acre development in the R -4 zone can cost $119,944. City parking standards require all of these 60 parking spaces to be covered; construction costs can be higher for covered parking, parking structures, and/or below ground parking. The cost of parking based on the City’s requirements for multi-family housing, can be considered a constraint to the development of housing. The developers may receive concessions or incentives in the form of parking reduction for the development of housing affordable to low - and very low -income households, as provided under the State Density Bonus Law.
Development Fees: Residential developers are subject to a variety of fees and exactions to process permits and provide necessary services and facilities as allowed by state law. All information regarding the City’s development fees is available to the public on the Fontana City website as pursuant to Gov. Code §65940.1 (a)(1)(B). Development fees can be a constraint to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, because the added costs for developers may result in higher housing unit costs. However, Development fees are necessary to provide planning and public services.
Local Processing and Permit Procedures: The development community commonly cites the permit processing time as a contributor to the high cost of housing. Depending on the magnitude and complexity of the d evelopment proposal, the time that elapses from application submittal to project approval may vary considerably. Factors that can affect the length of development review on a proposed project include the completeness of the development application, and the responsiveness of developers to staff comments and requests for information. The typical permit review and approval timeline for single-family 150
and multifamily developments in Fontana is six to 20 weeks. This timeframe aligns with the processing timelines of nearby cities, such as Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga, and Ontario, where approvals typically take two to seven months, depending on the size and specifics of the residential project. Therefore, Fontana permit processing time does not present a constraint to the development of housing as compared to the surrounding market.
Additionally, the City has committed to housing policy actions that aim to expedite the permit processing time, and monitoring development fees to ensure that they do not create an undue burden on residential development in the City.
Infrastructure Costs: Another factor that could constrain new residential construction is the requirement and cost to provide adequate infrastructure (major and local streets; water and sewer lines; and street li ghting) needed to serve new residential development. In most cases, where new infrastructure is required, it is funded by the developer and then dedicated to the City, which is then responsible for its maintenance. Because the cost of these facilities is generally borne by developers, it increases the cost of new construction, with much of that increased cost often “passed on” as part of home rental or sales rates.
Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing The City’s Housing Element includes a Housing Plan with four broad goals and various supporting policies, programs, and actions for addressing the City’s housing needs , including the following:
Goal #1: Adequate housing to meet the needs of all residents in Fontana
1. Provision of Adequate Sites to Meet Regional Housing Needs Assessment Goals
2. Rezone Parcels to R-4/R-4 Overlay to Accommodate RHNA Growth Need for Low and Very Low-Income Households
3. Rezone Parcels to R5 to Accommodate RHNA Growth Need for Low and Very Low- Income Households
4. Proactively Coordinate with Property Owners to Encourage the Development of Affordable Housing in Fontana
5. Encourage the Development of Housing Units for Low-, Very Low-, and Extremely Low-Income Levels
6. Annual Monitoring of Housing Production
7. Compliance with State Density Bonus Law
8. Manufactured and Modular Housing
9. Infill Housing Program
10. Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction
11. Accessory Dwelling Units Monitoring Program
12. Conversion of Existing, Non-Permitted Accessory Dwelling Units
13. Farmworker and Employee Housing Act Compliance
14. Amend Fontana Zoning Code for a Variety of Housing Types
15. Minimum Lot Sizes in Multifamily Zones
16. Replacement Housing for Non-vacant Sites
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17. Lot Consolidation Program for Small Sites
Goal #2: A high standard of quality in existing affordable housing stock
1. Monitoring of "At-Risk" Housing Units
2. Code Enforcement for Residential Properties
3. Housing Unit Revitalization Program
4. Resources Conservation Practices
5. Promotion of Green/Sustainable Development Practices
6. Water and Sewer Service Purveyors
Goal #3: Housing development that is not affected by governmental constraints
1. Expedited Permit Processing and other Procedures
2. Review Parking Requirements
3. Monitoring Development Fees
4. SB 35 Streamlining Procedures
Goal #4: Affirmatively further fair housing in Fontana
1. Affordable Housing Online Resource Website
2. Participation and Support of Regional Fair Housing Efforts
3. Family Self-Sufficiency Program
4. Mental Health Services Program
5. Supportive/Transitional Housing Facilitation
6. Domestic Violence Services Program
7. Community Assistance Program
8. Anti-Poverty Program
9. Housing Referral and Information Services
10. Community and Stakeholder Engagement
11. Housing for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
12. Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
The City’s 2025 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing that identified housing issues, conditions which restrict fair housing choice or access to opportunity, and goals for addressing them. The following specific actions to address each fair housing issue identified in the assessment:
- Lending Discrimination: Hispanic and African American individuals or families experienced lower loan approval rates than other groups when purchasing or refinancing a home in the City. African Americans continue to have the lowest approval rates for home purchase loans and Hispanics have the lowest approval rate for refinance loans. To address this issue, the City will monitor HMDA data and affirmatively market the availability of first -time homebuyer assistance programs that provide down payment assistance to low- and moderate-income homebuyers. 152
The City will also provide written outreach to lending institutions regarding the City’s commitment to eliminate racial discrimination in lending patterns; encourage attendance of all staff at Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB ) workshops; and provide flyers regarding FTHB education, including IFHMB’s FAQ on the City’s website.
- Discrimination Based on Disability: Complaints received by the City’s contracted fair housing service provider based on disability continue to be the leading basis of all discrimination complaints. This demonstrates a lack of understanding and sensitivity of the fair housing rights of the disabled by the housing industry. To address this issue, the City will continue working with their contracted fair housing service provider to provide recommendations of properties believed to be discriminatory in their practices as information is received; facilitate accessibility reviews of multi -family properties; and distribute design and construction information to all who inquire about building permits.
- Fair Housing Education: There is an increasing number of fair housing complaint intakes performed by the City’s contracted fair housing service provider.
Furthermore, their interactions with housing providers and housing seekers during workshops have demonstrated a lack of understanding of both Federal and State fair housing laws. To address this issue, the City will continue working with IFHMB to provide opportunities for conducting Fair Housing workshops in the City and providing IFHMB outreach materials as a part the City’s newsletter and utility bill mailings. The City will also encourage collaboration with local realtors; provide recurring education to members of the Inland Valleys Association of Realtors; offer no-cost Fair Housing workshops; and develop a fair housing FAQ for the City’s website.
- Transit Access: Omnitrans does not have a bus route connecting the public transit system to the Falcon Ridge and Summit shopping centers located on either side of Summit Avenue off the 1-15 freeway in North Fontana. This is a major employment center that includes shops, restaurants, and stores such as Target, Kohls, Staples, and Stater Brothers. Additionally, bus route 82 is the southwestern-most as well as the northernmost bus route in the City, running east -west in the south for miles along Jurupa Avenue, and north along Sierra Avenue from Jurupa up to the 210 freeway. An extension of this line or another route along Slover Avenue just south of the 10 freeway would connect residents to two of the top 10 employers in Fontana that are not located within one- half mile of a bus stop. To increase transit access, the City will continue to build and expand public transportation opportunities 153
servicing the Falcon Ridge / Summit A venue Job Center and the Southwest Industrial / Jurupa Hills Job Centers.
- Reasonable Accommodation: A significant portion of the housing in Fontana was built before the advent of modern accessibility standards, thus modifications to homes may be needed to allow access by a disabled person. To address this issue and comply with Federal and State housing laws (SB 520), the City will analyze existing land use controls, building codes, and permit and processing procedures to determine constraints they impose on the development, maintenance, and improvement of housing for persons with disabilities. Based on its findings, the City will develop a policy for reasonable accommodation to provide relief from Code regulations and permitting procedures that have a discriminatory effect on housing for individuals with disabilities. The procedures shall include the process for requesting accommodation, a timeline for processing and appeals, criteria for determining whether a requested accommodation is reasonable, and minis terial approval for minor requests.
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- Public Investment in Specific Neighborhoods : Neighborhoods in the center of the city lack access to economic and educational opportunities. To address this issue, the City of Fontana has identified a total of 8 sites to accommodate future housing in a R/ECAP area. The 8 sites estimate a total of 216 potential units, 151 of which are estimated to be affordable to lower income households. The City recognizes the unique needs of R/ECAP areas will schedule at least two (2) t argeted outreach meetings in the designated R/ECAP area to better understand community needs as they are related to housing. The City will work with interested developers to support affordable housing options in the R/ECAP area with a focus on quality desi gn and access to economic and educational resources.
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- Availability of Affordable Housing: The need for affordable housing outpaces the supply of housing in Fontana. To address this issue, the City will seek to increase affordable housing options for lower income residents across the City. The City’s sites strategy will take an aggressive approach to promote affordable housing in higher resource areas and will meeting with local and regional stakeholders to increase the feasibility and development of affordable housing. The City will streamline affordable housing projects, and provide additional incentives when funding is available. Additionally, the City will work with developer to potentially utilize the existing Inclusionary Ordinance.
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- Access to Proficien t Education : Disparities in access to high quality schools disproportionately impacts protected class groups in the city, in large part due to 154
limited affordable housing options near high -performing schools. To address this issue, the City has identified parcels adjacent to local schools for housing opportunities. Additionally, with the Fontana Unified School Districts support, parcels owned by FUSD have been identified near schools for rezone to increase density. The City will support housing opportunities adjacent to educational institutions and schools in order to decrease challenges related to access and commuting. The City will partner with FUSD annually to gather insight via community outreach about key housing and economic needs of FUSD families and students.
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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The 2023 and 2024 PIT Counts found that 60 more individuals experienced homelessness in 2023 than 2024, and the percentage of individuals living in unsheltered condition increased minimally from 71 to 72 percent . In 2023, o f 4,195 homeless individuals , 71 percent were unsheltered. The 2024 PIT unsheltered homeless people living with the complicating conditions that follow,
- 631 S evere mental illness
- 33 HIV/AIDS
- 866 C hronic substance abuse
- 205 D omestic violence victims/ survivors
The City is committed to being a place where all are welcome, where individuals are supported, and where everyone has an opportunity to thrive. It will do so by coordinating with County partners, including the CoC, local businesses, community faith groups, and nonprofits to engage the homeless population. During the last Consolidated Planning cycle, the Cit y directed PLHA, Family Homelessness Challenge grant , and ESG -CV funds , to support street outreach programming.
Initiatives like the City of Fontana Police Department (FPD) Multiple Enforcement Team (MET) provide balanced community- oriented policing in parts of the City with a high concentration of unhoused people. These residents are highly transient, have had varied experiences with authority figures, and are uniquely vulnerable to crime. During MET patrols, officers engage people experiencing unhoused homelessness , and when appropriate, connect them with the services needed. This is sensitive and intensive work , which requires a high level of effort. It can take many engagements before an unhoused individual is ready to receive services. This specialized team provides an invaluable service to the community it serves by providing consistent personal contact with the residents and unsheltered individuals. They create relationships with the community that would not have been achieved with a standard patrol unit that rotates personnel on a regular basis.
The implementation of HUD and non- HUD funded programming will continue to engage unsheltered homeless people and connect them with needed resources.
Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons There are many emergency and transitional housing beds in San Bernardino, but there are more people experiencing homelessness than there are beds. The 2024 PIT Count recorded 420 sheltered and 55 unsheltered people in households with children and adults , and 773 sheltered and 2,994 unsheltered people in households with only adults. Of the sheltered and homeless population, 70 percent resided in emergency shelter and 30 percent in 156
transitional housing. The 2024 Housing Inventory Count reported 368 emergency shelter beds and 258 transitional housing beds, for households with adults and children, and 517 emergency shelter beds and 156 transitional housing beds , for households with only adults.
During the last five years , the City directed federal ESG-CV, Community Project Funding, American Rescue Package Act, coun ty, state, and local resources to support the development and operation of emergency and temporary shelter for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. This includes Bridge of Hope, an eight-bed emergency family shelter and the Path a 120-bed of temporary shelter. The City has supported the operations of these facilities, as well as the provi sion of hotel/ motel vouchers when needed, with CDBG-CV, ESG-CV, Family Homelessness Challenge, and other sources that do not include ESG or CDBG. The City will continue to support the development and operations of emergency shelter and temporary housing , and may consider directing CDBG, HOME, HOME-ARP, and ESG toward these efforts.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transi tion 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 individua ls and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.
To transition from homelessness to stably housed, individuals and families need access to housing that they can reasonably afford. The City has and plans to continue directing a portion of ESG and state funds to rapid rehousing, to shorten the period a household experiences homelessness. In addition to funding rapid rehousing activities , the City may leverage CDBG , HOME, PLHA, and HOME -ARP funds to expand the supply of housing affordable to households with extremely low-incomes.
Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low -income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.
The City has plans to continue using ESG and state resources to fund rapid rehousi ng, which include case management, and rental assistance to households experiencing and at risk of experiencing homelessness.
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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards.
The Residenti al Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. This strategy requires the City to implement programs that protect children living in older housing from lead hazards.
Thirty-two percent of housing units were constructed before 1979, according to 2016-2020 CHAS data, when the use of lead-based paint was outlawed, meaning that the residents of these homes should not be at risk of lead-based paint hazards. Only units constructed prior to January 1, 1978, are presumed to have the potential to contain lead-based paint. In these units, the best way to have reasonable assurance that lead -based paint hazards are not present is to have the painted surfaces tested.
To reduce lead-based paint hazards, the City takes the following actions:
• Include lead testing and abatement procedures, as required, in all residential rehabilitation activities for units built prior to January 1, 1978. • Educate residents on the health hazards of lead-based paint through brochures and encourage screening children for elevated blood-lead levels. • Disseminate brochures about lead hazards through the City’s residential rehabilitation activities.
During the period of the last Consolidated Planning cycle the City was awarded a grant from HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. The City i s using these resources to administer its Lead Hazard Reduction Program. This program is intended to prevent childhood lead poisoning and unsafe lead conditions by eliminating lead hazards (e.g., cracking paint, contaminated soil) in rental and owner-occupied properties where households with low‐income reside.
How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? Over time, through testing and abatement, monitoring of public health data, and through public education, the public will have greater awareness of the hazards of lead-based paint to children. This will prompt homeowners, landlords, and parents of young children , to proactively address unsafe housing conditions in pre -1978 units where children may potentially be exposed to lead-based paint hazards.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? In accordance with federal regulation , the City has established policies regarding the identification of lead-based paint (LBP) hazards. Housing built prior to 1978 must undergo lead-based paint testing prior to receiving funding for rehabilitation. If deteriorated lead - 158
based paint surfaces are found, they must be stabilized during the rehabilitation of the property. As required, abatement must be performed by a certified lead- based paint assessor prior to the issuance of the Notice of Completion. The City will continue to maintain policies and procedures to increase access to housing without LBP hazards. CDBG and HOME funding is not provided until it is determined properties are free of LBP hazards.
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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families.
Poverty continues to be a significant challenge in Fontana. According to the 2016-2020 ACS, 11 percent of the population of Fontana is living below federal poverty level (FPL ), accounting for 24,789 residents. Of residents living below FPL, 10.461 are children under the age of 18, and 2,009 are elderly aged 65 and older.
To meaningfully address this challenge, each of the goals included in the Strategic Plan support activities to promote the availability of affordable housing and the provision of essential services that directly benefit low- and moderate- income residents. In the implementation of the Strategic Plan, the City will prioritize funding for activities that most effectively address these goals over the next five years. This strategy will emphasize using CDBG and HOME fund s to help individuals and families rise out of poverty to long- term self-sufficiency.
The implementation of CDBG and HOME activities meeting the goals established in this Strategic Plan will help to reduce the number of poverty -level families by supporting affordable housing, fair housing, h omeless services, and p ublic services for households with low-incomes.
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, offer a pathway out of poverty for families who are ready to pursue employment and educational opportunities. In California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty ar e 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 individuals suffering from substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental illness.
How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan?
The goals of this Strategic Plan are aligned to benefit low- and moderate-income residents to reduce the number of poverty-level families. For example, activities completed under the affordable housing goal will increase the housing stock accessible to extremely low - and low-income households transitioning out or at risk of homelessness. Implementation of this goal may reduce a household housing cost burden , thereby increasing disposable income and enabling opportunity to pursue previously inaccessible choices. 160
SP-80 Monitoring
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements.
To ensure CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds are used efficiently and in compliance with applicable regulations, the City provides technical assistance and monitors the progress of subrecipients throughout the program year.
Technical Assistance
The City provides technical assistance to its departments , agencies, and subrecipients receiving CDBG, HOME and ESG funding . Following approval of the Annual Action Plan, City staff conduct detailed reviews of program regulations with subrecipients and City departments. This process provides useful forms and resources for documenting compliance, as well as reviewing the City’s compliance procedures and requirements.
Additionally, individualized technical assistance is provided on an as -needed basis throughout the program year.
Activity Monitoring
All activities undergo monitoring, beginning with a detailed review upon receipt of an application to assess eligibility, conformance with a National Objective, and alignment with a Plan goal. This review also examines the proposed use of funds, eligibility of the service area, eligibility of the intended beneficiaries , and likelihood of compliance with other federal requirements, such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the System for Award Management (SAM) debarment list, prevailing wage, Minority and Women Business Enterprise, Section 3, and federal acquisition and relocation regulations, as applicable.
Subrecipients are required to submit an audit and other documentation to establish their capacity. A ny findings noted in the audit are reviewed with the applicant. Eligible applications are then considered for funding. Once funded, desk monitoring includes ongoing review of required quarterly performance reports. For CDBG public service and ESG activities, on- site monitoring is conducted at least once every two years to ensure compliance. These reviews include both a fiscal and programmatic review of the subrecipient’s activities to determine if the subrecipient is complying with the program regulations, and City contract. Areas routinely reviewed include : overall administration, financial systems, appropriateness of program expenditures, program delivery, client eligibility determination and documentation, reporting systems, and achievement toward achieving contractual goals.
Following the monitoring visit, a written report is provided delineating the results of the review and any findings of non-compliance, and required corrective action. Subrecipients 161
and City departments typically have 30 days to provide the City with corrective actions taken addressing any noted findings. Individualized technical assistance is provided, as noted above, when compliance concerns are identif ied. For CDBG capital projects, monitoring also includes compliance with regulatory agreement requirements.
For HOME funded activities, annual monitoring ensures that renter occupied units comply with household income, rent restrictions, and utility allowance requirements, pursuant to the affordability covenant. For ownership units, annual monitoring of occupancy is conducted throughout the affordability period.
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2025-2026 Action Plan
AP-15 Expected Resources
Annual allocations are subject to federal appropriations and changes in demographic data used in HUD’s formulas for the programs. The funding amounts in this Action Plan are approximated because to date, Congress has not passed HUD’s fiscal year (FY) 25 appropriation, and the date this appropriation will be made is unknown. When the City is informed of its annual allocation all proposed activity budgets will be proportionately increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts.
During the five-year period of the Consolidated Plan from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030, the City of Fontana anticipates investing an estimated $9,500,000 in CDBG, $3,000,000 in HOME, and $850,000 in ESG funds to support the goals of the Strategic Plan. For the 2025- 2026 program year the City anticipates receiving an allocation of $1,900,000 CDBG, $600,000 HOME, and $170,000 ESG funds. In addition to the City’s annual allocations it will carry forward $3,922,280 unallocated prior year and program income HOME funds. 163
Table 59- Expected Resources
Program Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder of
Con Plan
Narrative
Description Annual
Allocation:
Program
Income:
Prior Year
Resources:
Total:
CDBG
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
$1,900,000 $0 $0 $1,900,000 $7,600,000
Based on 2024
FY allocation
from HUD.
Steady annual
funding is
anticipated.
HOME
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental
new construction
Multifamily rental
rehab
New construction
for ownership
TBRA
$600,000 $105,636 $3,922,280 $4,627,916 $2,400,000
Based on 2024
FY allocation
from HUD.
Steady annual
funding is
anticipated.
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Program Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder of
Con Plan
Narrative
Description Annual
Allocation:
Program
Income:
Prior Year
Resources:
Total:
ESG
Conversion and
rehab for
transitional
housing
Financial
Assistance
Overnight shelter
Rapid re-housing
(rental assistance)
Rental Assistance
Services
Transitional
housing
$170,000 $0 $0 $170,000 $680,000
Based on 2024
FY allocation
from HUD.
Steady annual
funding is
anticipated.
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied.
The extent of need in Fontana far exceeds the available funding from CDBG, HOME , and ESG. Most activities into which these funds are invested will leverage a variety of additional sources including, but not limited to, public and private grants, capital development and general funds, public financing, and private donations. The City has been awarded HUD HOME American Rescue Plan (ARP) and state Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds to further address extremely low - and low -income housing needs including the needs of residents experiencing and at risk of experiencing homelessness. The City has Low- and Moderate- Income Housing Asset Funds (LMIHAF) which may be used to supplement homeless services provided to residents. The City encourages the use of Low- Income Housing Tax Credits to fund construction, substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition or affordable housing.
The HOME program requires a 25 percent match based on fund expenditure, unless a jurisdiction meets a threshold to have the match requirements reduced; those threshold conditions are: 1) Fiscal distress; 2) Severe fiscal distress, and 3) Presidentially declared major disasters covered under the Stafford Act. The City was identified by HUD as a fiscally distressed jurisdiction and has been granted a 50 percent match reduction for fiscal year 2023, as of the preparation of this Action Plan neither the fiscal year 2024 or 2025 reductions have been publis hed. The City expects the 2023 designation will continue in fiscal year 2025.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan.
Fontana will comply with new State requirements under AB1486 and AB1255 to inventory and support developers to access and utilize surplus municipal and state land for the construction of affordable housing. If such sites are identified, the City will consider the use of HUD funding or other resources to assist with site preparation and/ or development. At this time, no publicly owned land or property is expected to be used to address the needs in this plan, unless the City addresses ADA Transition Plan needs with CDBG funds.
Discussion
The City of Fontana shares overall responsibility for meeting the priority needs identified in the
Strategic Plan with many other organizations and is solely responsible for using CPD entitlement funds to address the needs of low- and moderate-income residents. 166
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Table 60 – Goals Summary
Goal Name Time
Period Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding ($) Goal Outcome Indicator
Goal 1:
Affordable
housing
2025 –
2029
Affordable housing Citywide Preserve the supply
of affordable
housing.
Expand the supply of
affordable housing
HOME:
4,567,916
CDBG:
1,235,000
-Rental units
constructed: 2
households/
housing units
-Rental units
rehabbed: 3
households/
housing units
-Homeowner
Housing
Rehabbed: 10
households/
housing units
Description: In partnership with housing developers, leverage HOME funds in support of new rental housing units affordable to households earning less than 30, 60 or 80 percent of AMI, including units reserved for residents with special needs. In addition, the City may use CDBG and HOME funds to acquire and rehabilitate existing single family and multi-family housing units to increase the supply of affordable rental housing for its lower -income households. Funds will also be used to preserve the quality of existing affordable housing occupied by low - and moderate-income households through housing rehabilitation.
Goal 2: Fair
housing
services
2025 –
2029
Affordable Housing
Program Admin
Citywide Ensure equal access
to housing
opportunities
CDBG: 37,500 1 Other
Description: Affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti-discrimination and landlord-tenant mediation services. 167
Goal Name Time
Period Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding ($) Goal Outcome Indicator
Goal 3:
Homeless
services
2025 –
2029
Homeless Citywide Prevent and
eliminate
homelessness
ESG: 157,250 -Tenant-based
rental assistance/
Rapid rehousing:
10 Households
Assisted
-Homeless
Prevention: 10
Households
Assisted
-Emergency
Shelter: 5
Households
Assisted
-HMIS: N/A
Support a continuum of services to prevent and eliminate homelessness, including but not limited to homeless prevention programs, emergency shelter, and transitional housing. When and if necessary, Fontana will use HUD funding to address urgent issues and conditions impacting the health and safety of homeless residents , and those at risk of becoming homeless.
Goal 4: Public
services for
families with
low incomes
2025 -
2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
LMI Areas
Citywide
Public services for
residents
CDBG:
285,000
Public services
other than Low/
Moderate Income
Housing Benefit:
12,845 persons
assisted
Description: Provide low- and moderate-income seniors with a range of public services necessary to prevent homelessness and ameliorate the effects of poverty.
Goal 5:
Planning and
admin
2025 –
2029
Program admin N/A Comply with federal
CDBG, HOME, & ESG
regulations
HOME:
60,000
CDBG:
342,500
ESG: 12,500 1 Other
Description: These funds will be used to comply with federal statutes and regulations pertaining to the CDBG, HOME, & ESG Programs.
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AP-35 Projects
To address the high priority needs identified in the Strategic Plan, the City of Fontana will invest CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds in projects to preserve existing affordable housing, provide fair housing services, and services to the elderly, and improve public facilities and infrastructure. Together, these projects will address the needs of low - and moderate- income Fontana residents.
Table 61 – Project Information
2025-2026 Projects
1. Fair Housing Services
2. Affordable Rental Housing Development
3. Senior scholarships
4. Public safety
5. Homeless Assistance (ESG25 Fontana)
6. Program Administration
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs Based on the Strategic Plan, in program year 2025-2026 the City is allocating 100 percent of its non-administrative CDBG, HOME, and ESG to projects and activities that benefit extremely low-, low-, or moderate-income households. The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate-income people include limited funding from federal, state, and other local sources.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Table 62 – Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Fair housing services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Fair housing services
Needs Addressed Ensure equal access to fair housing opportunities Funding CDBG: $37,500
Description
Fulfill the HUD regulatory mandate to affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti-discrimination, and landlord-tenant mediation services.
Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimated number
and type of
beneficiaries
90 low- and moderate-income people
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Fair housing services
2 Project Name Affordable rental housing development
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Affordable housing
Needs Addressed Preserve the supply of affordable housing; Expand the supply of affordable housing
Funding
CDBG: $1,235,000
HOME: $ 4,567,916 ($ 540,000 annual allocation, $105,636 program income, $3,922,280 prior year resources)
Description
HOME funds in support of the development of new affordable rental housing units for a yet to be determined a project. Should a project be identified the Plan will be amended.
CDBG funds in support of the acquisition/rehabilitation of existing housing units affordable to household earning less than 80 percent of AMI.
Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit
2 affordable rental units constructed for lower income households 3 affordable housing units acquired and rehabbed for lower income households
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities
3 Project Name Youth/ Senior scholarships
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public services for low-income residents Needs Addressed Provide public services for residents
Funding CDBG $70,000
Description
Recreational and Targeted Services for eligible residents (such as elderly and youth ). Activities may include recreational scholarships, meals, and transportation assistance
Target Date 6/30/2026
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Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit
40 low- to moderate-income seniors
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Scholarships
4 Project Name Public safety
Target Area LMI Areas
Goals Supported Public services for low-income residents Needs Addressed Provide public services for residents
Funding CDBG: $215,000
Description Serve and protect residents in LMI Areas with high concentrations of homelessness.
Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit
12,845 LMI persons
Location Description LMI Areas
Planned Activities Extra patrols
5 Project Name Homeless Assistance (ESG25 Fontana)
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Homeless services
Needs Addressed Prevent and eliminate homelessness
Funding ESG: $157,250
Description
Support a continuum of services in San Bernardino County to prevent and eliminate homelessness including but not limited to homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing programs.
Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit
Approximately 25 extremely low-income households
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Homeless assistance services which may include street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing. 6 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported
Affordable housing, Fair Housing services, Homeless services, and public services for families with low incomes; Planning and administration
Needs Addressed
Preserve the supply of affordable housing; Expand the supply of affordable housing; Ensure equal access to affordable housing; Prevent and eliminate homelessness; Comply with federal CDBG, HOME, and ESG regulations.
Funding HOME: $60,000; CDBG: $342,500; ESG: $12,500
Description Provide for the planning and administration or CDBG, HOME and ESG programs
Target Date 6/30/2026
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Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit
Other
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Administration of CDBG and HOME programs, projects, and activities.
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low -income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The City has identified LMI Areas target areas where some CDBG funds will be invested.
Most CDBG funds will benefit individuals and households citywide. Infrastructure and public facility improvement and public safety projects will be focused on areas with a concentration of residents with low and moderate incomes throughout the City. Housing, public service and homeless assistance will be made available to income- qualified households throughout the City.
Table 63 - Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
LMI Areas 16%
Citywide 84%
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically HUD allows CDBG and HOME grantees to implement certain activities such as initial construction or expansion of community facilities and infrastructure that benefit certain neighborhoods or villages (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.
The City will use a place- based and citywide strategy to distribute funding. 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 moderate- income neighborhood.
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AP-55 Affordable Housing
The 2025-2029 Strategic Plan provides the framework for investing CDBG and HOME funds in Fontana. Affordable housing is a high priority need and will be addressed by activities performed under the affordable housing goal.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 5
Special-Needs 0
Total 5
Table 64 - 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 2
Rehabilitation of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 3
Total 5
Table 65 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Fontana residents have a significant need for high quality and affordable housing. In program year 2025 -2026 the city anticipates supporting the development of two new affordable rental units, and acquiring three units of affordable rental housing. This assistance will be provided to eligible household with low to moderate incomes.
The City may submit a request to HUD for using recent sales data to determine a Fontana specific homeownership value limit for detached and attached properties. The limits for 2025 have not been released for the region.
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AP-60 Public Housing
There is no public housing located within the City of Fontana.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing Public housing needs are addressed by the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership.
To encourage public housing residents to become more involved in the management of public housing units, HACSB has developed a Resident Advisory Board (RAB) made up of participants from its Term -Limited Lease Assistance Progr am, Project Based Voucher Program, VASH, and the Tenant -Based Voucher Program. The RAB is tasked with discussing critical issues, like policy changes, program participant outreach efforts and messaging, that affect residents and program participants.
The HACSB offers several ongoing programs to help residents become more involved in management and participate in homeownership. HACSB offers a Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) program for its residents, which allows participants to save a portion of their income in escrow toward the family’s departure from subsidized housing. Residents in the FSS program and HACSB’s Term -Limited Lease Assistance program have access to employment services through the HACSB’s Family Empowerment Services Department.
The Department assigns families to a coach that assists the family with creating and implementing an Individual Training and Services Plan focused on educational and career goals. HACSB also administers a successful Homeownership Assistance Program. Through this program, eligible families participating in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program can utilize their HCV financial assistance to purchase a home.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance.
HACSB is a high preforming PHA. This is not applicable.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities
The City of Fontana has identified the prevention and elimination of homelessness and provisions of public services to residents as high priority needs in the 2025- 2029 Consolidated Plan. The City will allocation 100 percent of its ESG resources to providing homeless assistance in the City. Furthermore, the City anticipates spending approximately 86 percent of its CDBG public service cap (15 percent of the total allocation) on a public safety program uniquely tailored to engage and protect Fontana’s homeless residents and the remainder of the allocation will be used to provide recreational service to non-homeless elderly residents.
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 City of Fontana’s goal of providing public services and the associated public safety project, the FPD MET reaches out to unhoused homeless residents, assesses their needs, and helps to connect them with appropriate resources. The MET provides balanced community-oriented policing in parts of the City with a high concentration of unhoused people. These residents are highly transient, have had varied experiences with authority figures, and are uniquely vulnerable to crime. During MET patrols, officers engage people experiencing unhoused homelessness, and when appropriate , connect them with the services needed. This is sensitive and intensive work, which requires a high level of effort.
It can take many engagements before an unhoused individual is ready to receive services.
This specialized team provides an invaluable service to the community it serves by providing consistent personal contact with the residents and unsheltered individuals. They create relationships with the community that would not have been achieved w ith a standard patrol unit that rotates personnel on a regular basis.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons For program year 2025-2026, the City plans to support the operations of the Bridge of Hope family emergency shelter with state Family Homelessness Challenge funds and of the Path shelter with state PLHA funds.
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 program year 2025-2026 the City will direct federal ESG and state resource such as the Family Homelessness Challenge grant funds to provide rapid rehousing, rental assistance, emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing services to households 177
experiencing homelessness, including supporting households living in emergency shelter, to transition as quickly as possible to permanent housing. It is anticipated that ESG funds will provide approximately ten households with rapid rehousing assistance.
Helping low -income individuals and families avoid becoming homele ss, 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 co rrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs The County in collaboration with the CoC maintains Discharge Coordination Policies for the systems of care it administers, such as discharge from the Corrections, Foster Care, and the Mental Health systems. The City supports the CoC’s advocacy for development of consistent policy implementation by hospital administrators for best practices such as recuperative care, and co- location of health services near affordable housing developments.
During the program year 2025- 2026 the City will direct ESG and state funds to provide homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, emergency shelter , and case management services to help households at risk of falling into homelessness avoid that experience if possible. It is anticipated that ESG funds will provide approximately 100 households with homelessness prevention assistance.
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AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing
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. The City of Fontana works to remove barriers to affordable housing and the financial impact of efforts to protect public health and safety by taking actions to reduce costs or provide offsetting financial incentives to assist in the production of safe, high quality, affordable housing. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.
The City’s
2021-2029 Housing Element describes the following constraints on housing development due to local policies:
Parking Requirements: The City’s parking requirements fluctuate depending on land use and intensity. The minimum parking requirements in the R -4 zoning district for a 30- unit project on one acre and made up of all two-bedroom units is 60 parking spaces. Assuming a standard nine-foot by 18-foot parking space (162 square- feet per space), parking requirements total approximately 9,720 square-feet. Using the estimated cost of $12.34 per square-foot (based on the market analysis done above) parking for a one-acre development in the R -4 zone can cost $119,944. City parking standards require all of these 60 parking spaces to be covered; construction costs can be higher for covered parking, parking structures, and/or below ground parking. The cost of parking based on the City’s requirements for multi-family housing, can be considered a constraint to the development of housing. The developers may receive concessions or incentives in the form of parking reduction for the development of housing affordable to low - and very low -income households, as provided under the State Density Bonus Law.
Development Fees: Residential developers are subject to a variety of fees and exactions to process permits and provide necessary services and facilities as allowed by state law. All information regarding the City’s development fees is available to the public on the Fontana City website as pursuant to Gov. Code §65940.1 (a)(1)(B). Development fees can be a constraint to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, because the added costs for developers may result in higher housing unit costs. However, Development fees are necessary to provide planning and public services.
Local Processing and Permit Procedures: The development community commonly cites the permit processing time as a contributor to the high cost of housing. Depending on the magnitude and complexity of the development proposal, the time that elapses from application submittal to project approval may vary considerably. Factors that can affect the length of development review on a proposed project include the completeness of the 179
development application, and the responsiveness of developers to staff comments and requests for information. The typical permit review and approval timeline for single-family and multifamily developments in Fontana is six to 20 weeks. This timeframe aligns with the processing timelines of nearby cities, such as Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga, and Ontario, where approvals typically take two to seven months, depending on the size and specifics of the residential project. Therefore, Fontana permit processing time does not present a constraint to the development of housing as compared to the surrounding market.
Additionally, the City has committed to housing policy actions that aim to expedite the permit processing time, and monitoring development fees to ensure that they do not create an undue burden on residential development in the City.
Infrastructure Costs: Another factor that could constrain new residential construction is the requirement and cost to provide adequate infrastructure (major and local streets; water and sewer lines; and street lighting) needed to serve new residential development. In most cases, where new infrastructure is required, it is funded by the developer and then dedicated to the City, which is then responsible for its maintenance. Because the cos t of these facilities is generally borne by developers, it increases the cost of new construction, with much of that increased cost often “passed on” as part of home rental or sales rates.
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’s
Housing Element includes a Housing Plan with four broad goals and various supporting policies, programs, and actions for addressing the City’s housing needs , including the following:
Goal #1: Adequate housing to meet the needs of all residents in Fontana
18. Provision of Adequate Sites to Meet Regional Housing Needs Assessment Goals
19. Rezone Parcels to R-4/R-4 Overlay to Accommodate RHNA Growth Need for Low and Very Low-Income Households
20. Rezone Parcels to R5 to Accommodate RHNA Growth Need for Low and Very Low- Income Households
21. Proactively Coordinate with Property Owners to Encourage the Development of Affordable Housing in Fontana
22. Encourage the Development of Housing Units for Low-, Very Low-, and Extremely Low-Income Levels
23. Annual Monitoring of Housing Production
24. Compliance with State Density Bonus Law
25. Manufactured and Modular Housing
26. Infill Housing Program
27. Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction
28. Accessory Dwelling Units Monitoring Program
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30. Farmworker and Employee Housing Act Compliance
31. Amend Fontana Zoning Code for a Variety of Housing Types
32. Minimum Lot Sizes in Multifamily Zones
33. Replacement Housing for Non-vacant Sites
34. Lot Consolidation Program for Small Sites
Goal #2: A high standard of quality in existing affordable housing stock
7. Monitoring of "At-Risk" Housing Units
8. Code Enforcement for Residential Properties
9. Housing Unit Revitalization Program
10. Resources Conservation Practices
11. Promotion of Green/Sustainable Development Practices
12. Water and Sewer Service Purveyors
Goal #3: Housing development that is not affected by governmental constraints
5. Expedited Permit Processing and other Procedures
6. Review Parking Requirements
7. Monitoring Development Fees
8. SB 35 Streamlining Procedures
Goal #4: Affirmatively further fair housing in Fontana
13. Affordable Housing Online Resource Website
14. Participation and Support of Regional Fair Housing Efforts
15. Family Self-Sufficiency Program
16. Mental Health Services Program
17. Supportive/Transitional Housing Facilitation
18. Domestic Violence Services Program
19. Community Assistance Program
20. Anti-Poverty Program
21. Housing Referral and Information Services
22. Community and Stakeholder Engagement
23. Housing for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
24. Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
The City’s 2025 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing that identified housing issues, conditions which restrict fair housing choice or access to opportunity, and goals for addressing them. The following s pecific actions to address each fair housing issue identified in the assessment:
- Lending Discrimination: Hispanic and African American individuals or families experienced lower loan approval rates than other groups when purchasing or refinancing a home in the City. African Americans continue to have the lowest approval rates for home purchase loans and Hispanics have the lowest approval rate 181
for refinance loans. To address this issue, the City will monitor HMDA data and affirmatively market the availability of first -time homebuyer assistance programs that provide down payment assistance to low- and moderate-income homebuyers.
The City will also provide written outreach to lending institutions regarding the City’s commitment to eliminate racial discrimination in lending patterns; encourage attendance of all staff at Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB ) workshops; and provide flyers regarding FTHB education, including IFHMB’s FAQ on the City’s website.
- Discrimination Based on Disability: Complaints received by the City’s contracted fair housing service provider based on disability continue to be the leading basis of all discrimination complaints. This demonstrates a lack of understanding and sensitivity of the fair housing rights of the disabled by the housing industry. To address this issue, the City will continue working with their contracted fair housing service provider to provide recommendations of properties believed to be discriminatory in their practices as information is received; facilitate accessibility reviews of multi -family properties; and distribute design and construction information to all who inquire about building permits.
- Fair Housing Education: There is an increasing number of fair housing complaint intakes performed by the City’s contracted fair housing service provider.
Furthermore, their interactions with housing providers and housing seekers during workshops have demonstrated a lack of understanding of both Federal and State fair housing laws. To address this issue, the City will continue working with IFHMB to provide opportunities for conducting Fair Housing workshops in the City and providing IFHMB outreach materials as a part the City’s newsletter and utility bill mailings. The City will also encourage collaboration with local realtors; provide recurring education to members of the Inland Valleys Association of Realtors; offer no-cost Fair Housing workshops; and develop a fair housing FAQ for the City’s website.
- Transit Access: Omnitrans does not have a bus route connecting the public transit system to the Falcon Ridge and Summit shopping centers located on either side of Summit Avenue off the 1-15 freeway in North Fontana. This is a major employment center that includes shops, restaurants, and stores such as Target, Kohls, Staples, and Stater Brothers. Additionally, bus route 82 is the southwestern-most as well as the northernmost bus route in the City, running east -west in the south for miles along Jurupa Avenue, and north along Sierra Avenue from Jurupa up to the 210 freeway. An extension of this line or another route along Slover Avenue just south of the 10 freeway would connect residents to two of the top 10 employers in Fontana 182
that are not located within one- half mile of a bus stop. To increase transit access, the City will continue to build and expand public transportation opportunities servicing the Falcon Ridge / Summit A venue Job Center and the Southwest Industrial / Jurupa Hills Job Centers.
- Reasonable Accommodation: A significant portion of the housing in Fontana was built before the advent of modern accessibility standards, thus modifications to homes may be needed to allow access by a disabled person. To address this issue and comply with Federal and State housing laws (SB 520), the City will analyze existing land use controls, building codes, and permit and processing procedures to determine constraints they impose on the development, maintenance, and improvement of housing for persons with disabilities. Based on its findings, the City will develop a policy for reasonable accommodation to provide relief from Code regulations and permitting procedures that have a discriminatory effect on housing for individuals with disabilities. The procedures shall include the process for requesting accommodation, a timeline for processing and appeals, criteria for determining whether a requested accommodation is reasonable, and minis terial approval for minor requests.
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- Public Investment in Specific Neighborhoods : Neighborhoods in the center of the city lack access to economic and educational opportunities. To address this issue, the City of Fontana has identified a total of 8 sites to accommodate future housing in a R/ECAP area. The 8 sites estimate a total of 216 potential units, 151 of which are estimated to be affordable to lower income households. The City recognizes the unique needs of R/ECAP areas will schedule at least two (2) t argeted outreach meetings in the designated R/ECAP area to better understand community needs as they are related to housing. The City will work with interested developers to support affordable housing options in the R/ECAP area with a focus on quality desi gn and access to economic and educational resources.
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- Availability of Affordable Housing: The need for affordable housing outpaces the supply of housing in Fontana. To address this issue, the City will seek to increase affordable housing options for lower income residents across the City. The City’s sites strategy will take an aggressive approach to promote affordable housing in higher resource areas and will meeting with local and regional stakeholders to increase the feasibility and development of affordable housing. The City will streamline affordable housing projects, and provide additional incentives when funding is available. Additionally, the City will work with developer to potentially utilize the existing Inclusionary Ordinance.
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- Access to Proficient Education: Disparities in access to high quality schools disproportionately impacts protected class groups in the city, in large part due to limited affordable housing options near high -performing schools. To address this issue, the City has identified pa rcels adjacent to local schools for housing opportunities. Additionally, with the Fontana Unified School Districts support, parcels owned by FUSD have been identified near schools for rezone to increase density. The City will support housing opportunities adjacent to educational institutions and schools in order to decrease challenges related to access and commuting. The City will partner with FUSD annually to gather insight via community outreach about key housing and economic needs of FUSD families and students.
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AP-85 Other Actions
Priority needs established in the 2025-2029 five-year Consolidated Plan form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the Action Plan. Those needs are as follows:
• Preserve the supply of affordable housing
• Expand the supply of affordable housing
• Ensure equal access to housing opportunities
• Prevent and eliminate homelessness
• Provide public services to low-income residents
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The primary obstacles to meeting the needs of underserved households with low - and moderate-incomes are limited and reduced funding from federal, state, and other local sources, and the high cost of housing. To address these obstacles, at least in part, the City will continue to work to leverage public and private resources through grant and partnership opportunities.
The City will continue to promote fair housing practices for sale and rental housing and to facilitate community awareness of fair housing. The City of Fontana is in the process of selecting the organization that will provide fair housing services to City resident s in program year 2025. The services will include fair housing and tenant/ landlord services.
The City fully expects to have a service provider selected and in place begin delivering services by July 1, 2025.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City of Fontana works to remove barriers to affordable housing and the financial impact of efforts to protect public health and safety by taking actions to reduce costs or provide offsetting financial incentives to assist in the production of safe, high quality, affordable housing. In program year 2025- 2026, the City plans to allocate $4,627,916 in HOME and $1,235,000 in CDBG funds to the for affordable rental housing development activity.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
To reduce lead-based paint hazards, the City takes the following actions:
• Include lead testing and abatement procedures, as required, in all residential rehabilitation activities for units built prior to January 1, 1978. • Educate residents on the health hazards of lead-based paint through brochures and encourage screening children for elevated blood-lead levels. • Disseminate brochures about lead hazards through the City’s residential rehabilitation activities.
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During the period of the last Consolidated Planning cycle the City was awarded a grant from HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. The City is using these resources to administer its Lead Hazard Reduction Program. This program is intended to prevent childhood lead poisoning and unsafe lead conditions by eliminating lead hazards (e.g., cracking paint, contaminated soil) in rental and owner-occupied properties where households with low‐income reside.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The implementation of CDBG, HOME, and ESG activities to meet the goals established in the
Consolidated Plan-Strategic Plan and this Action Plan will help reduce the number of poverty-level families. The projects are as follows:
• Affordable Rental Housing Development,
• Fair housing services,
• Homeless Assistance (ESG25 Fontana),
• Senior scholarships, and
• Public safety.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City of Fontana works with a wide range of public and community social service agencies to meet and address the various needs of the community. This program year City staff will continue to collaborate internally, as well as with local non-profit advocacy groups and other County, State and Federal organizations. Specifically, the City participates in various regiona l efforts that involve the collaboration of local jurisdictions, private organizations, and other public and quasi -public agencies to address homelessness, fair housing, and affordable housing issues.
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 welcome and continue to encourage partnering with non- profit providers, community and faith- based organizations, public institutions, community residents, and City Departments to ensure the delivery of quality housing and supportive services to low- income persons.
City staff attend several local and regional meetings, which include service providers, neighboring agencies, and elected officials to keep abreast of issues affecting the quality of life for low -income residents. The City maintains a web presence and is pro -active in providing technical assistance throughout the year to assist interested citizens and agencies in understanding and applying for CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds. 186
Discussion:
In the implementation of the 2025 Annual Action Plan the City will invest CDBG, HOME, and ESG resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead- based paint hazards, reduce the number of families living at or below the poverty level, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.
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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements
In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2025 Annual Action Plan, the City of Fontana 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.
Eligible applicants for CDBG and ESG assistance include subrecipients who may carry out programs to benefit program beneficiaries on behalf of the City. Applications from interested subrecipients may be solicited by the City directly or via published Notices of Funds Availability at the discretion of the City. Eligible beneficiaries for CDBG or HOME funded housing rehabilitation or first -time homebuyer programs include households earning less than 80 percent of AMI. Developers for HOME- assisted rental housing development projects shall be selected via an application and underwriting process determined by the City based on the regulatory requirements applicable to the prospective project based on the nature and scope of the proposed development. Opportunities for leveraging and matching funds shall be emphasized in the selection of affordable housing Developers. Selection of affordable rental housing development projects shall be based on project feasibility; funding availability; and City needs as determined by staff and the City Council.
Prospective subrecipients, beneficiaries and developers may obtain more information on the Fontana Housing Department / Housing Authority website at www.fontanaca.gov.
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 66 – 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
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Table 67 – Other CDBG Requirements
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%
HOME Investment Partnerships 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.
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 2025 program year, the City of Fontana will not implement any HOME-assisted homebuyer activities. In the future, should the City choose to implement a homebuyer assistance activity, the City will incorporate either a resale or recapture requirement in the Annual Action Plan and written agreements as required by 24 CFR 92.254.
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 the 2025 Annual Action Plan to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Reference 91.220(I)(4)
Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment).
The written standards for providing ESG assistance are included in Appendix C.
If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.
The County of San Bernardino coordinates homeless services with both entitlement and non-entitlement cities through its Department of Behavioral Health Office of Homeless Services (OHS). This office is the designated administrative authority, or Lead Agency, over 189
the County’s Continuum of Care (CoC), Coordinated Entry System (CES) and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). In accordance with federal regulations the ESG recipients are required to participate in the CES and HMIS. The HMIS maintains exceptions for victim service providers as set forth under 24 CFR 576.400(d).
Discussion:
All City of Fontana projects, programs, and services in use of CDBG and HOME funds will be managed in compliance with all applicable federal rules and regulations.