26-169 Resolution Authorizing Funding Acceptance HHAP-6 (with attachments) — Fresno City Council, April 23, 2026 (part 1 of 2)

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Date Adopted:

Date Approved:

Effective Date:

City Attorney Approval: ______ Resolution No.

RESOLUTION NO. ____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF

FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUSINESS,
CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY’S
(BCSH) DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT (HCD) AS A REGIONAL APPLICANT FOR

THE SIXTH ROUND OF HOMELESS HOUSING,

ASSISTANCE, AND PREVENTION PROGRAM (HHAP) AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL

REQUIRED IMPLEMENTING DOCUMENTS

WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA ) in February 2025, for the sixth round of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP-6); and WHEREAS, the Fresno City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-215 on July 17, 2025, along with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), authorizing the City of Fresno (Applicant) to jointly apply for HHAP-6 grant funds with the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care (FMCoC) (Co-Applicant), Fresno County (Co-Applicant), and Madera County (Co - Applicant); and
WHEREAS, the City and Co -Applicants submitted a joint application to HCD on August 28, 2025, for HHAP-6 grant funds; and
WHEREAS, the City and Co-Applicants received a Notice of Award of HHAP -6 grant funds on February 23, 2026, in the amount of $20,650,109.93 (Program Funds), in which the City’s allocation is $10,491,196.56 . To secure the Program Funds and participate in HHAP-6 the City must enter into a Standard Agreement with HCD.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:

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1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein.

2. The Council authorizes the City Manager to accept funding from HCD as a joint applicant for the sixth round of HHAP.

3. The Council authorizes the City Manager to sign all reasonably required implementing documents.

4. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.

CITY OF FRESNO )
I, Amy K. Aller, Interim City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2026.

AYES :

NOES :

ABSENT :

ABSTAIN :

Mayor Approval: , 2026
Mayor Approval/No Return: , 2026
Mayor Veto: , 2026
Council Override Vote: , 2026

AMY K. ALLER,
Interim City Clerk

By:

Date
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney

By:

Tricia Herrera Date
Deputy City Attorney

Attachments:

HHAP-6-nofa
HHAP-6-allocations
HHAP 6 Regional Application -Fresno City & County Madera County CoC - UID 17

Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program
ROUND 6 (HHAP 6)

2025 Notice of Funding Availability

Gavin Newsom, Governor
State of California

Tomiquia Moss, Secretary
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency

Gustavo Velasquez, Director
California Department of Housing and Community Development

651 Bannon Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811
Telephone: (916) 263-6928

Website: https://www.hcd.ca.gov
HHAP Website: Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Program | California Department of Housing and Community Development HHAP Round 6 Program Email: [email protected]

February 2025

Table of Contents

I. OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 A. Authorizing Statute ......................................................................................................................................... 2 B. Purpose And Program Objectives ..................................................................................................................... 2 C. Application Timeline ....................................................................................................................................... 4 D. Available Funding ............................................................................................................................................ 4 II. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 5 A. Eligible Applicants ........................................................................................................................................... 5 B. Definition of “Region” ..................................................................................................................................... 5 III. ELIGIBLE USES .................................................................................................................................................... 6 IV. APPLICATION SUBMISSION, REVIEW, AND AWARD PROCESS ............................................................................. 11 A. Application Required Components ................................................................................................................ 11

1. Required Components – Regional Identification and Contracting Information ........................................ 11

2. Required Components – Documentation of Stakeholder Engagement ................................................... 12

3. Required Components – Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan .......................................... 13

4. Required Components - HHAP 6 Funding Plan(s) ................................................................................... 19

5. Required Components – Regional Memorandum of Understanding ...................................................... 21 B. Developing and Submitting a Complete HHAP 6 Application .......................................................................... 22

1. Leverage HHAP 5 Application Components ........................................................................................... 22

2. Applicants must post Proposed, Amended, and Approved Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plans .................................................................................................................................................... 22

3. Submitting a Complete HHAP 6 Application .......................................................................................... 22 V. FUNDS DISBURSEMENT .................................................................................................................................... 23 A. Initial Disbursement ...................................................................................................................................... 23 B. Remainder Disbursement .............................................................................................................................. 24 VI. MONITORING, DOCUMENTATION, AND REPORTING ........................................................................................ 25 A. Reporting ...................................................................................................................................................... 25 B. Budget Modifications .................................................................................................................................... 27 C. Fiscal Deadlines ............................................................................................................................................. 27 D. Other Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 28 E. Legal Documents .......................................................................................................................................... 29 VII. RESOURCES AND CONTACT INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 29 VIII. APPENDICES .................................................................................................................................................... 30 Appendix A: HHAP Statute ........................................................................................................................................ 30 Appendix B: Definitions .............................................................................................................................................. 47 Appendix C: HHAP 6 Allocation Methodology Overview ................................................................................................... 55

2 I. OVERVIEW
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD or Department) is pleased to announce the availability of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program Round 6 (HHAP 6) grant funding. The intent of HHAP 6 is to reflect the state’s priorities to prevent and expeditiously reduce unsheltered homelessness through homelessness prevention activities and sustain existing Interim Housing Solutions and Permanent Housing Solutions, including long-term sustainability of permanent affordable housing.

The Legislature appropriated $1 billion to fund HHAP activities in Fiscal Year 2024- 2025. This NOFA makes available $760 million in HHAP 6 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (FY 24-25) funds to regions made up of eligible Large Cities, counties, and Continuums of Care (CoCs).

A. Authorizing Statute
HHAP 6 is a grant program authorized by Section 13 of AB 166 (Chapter 48, Statutes of 2024; Health & Safety Code (HSC) Section 50239, et seq.), which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on July 2, 2024.

HSC section 50239(h) states that “In administering this article, the Department shall not be subject to the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter

3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).” This NOFA establishes the Department’s guidelines for HHAP 6, including the terms, conditions, forms, procedures, and other mechanisms that the Department deems necessary to administer HHAP 6. The guidelines contained in this NOFA are adopted as if they have the “dignity of statutes.” (Ramirez v. Yosemite Water Company, Inc. (1999) 20. Cal. 4th 785, 799.)
Appendix A provides reference to key statutes that support HHAP implementation and guidance.

B. Purpose And Program Objectives
The intent of HHAP 6 is to reflect the state’s priorities to prevent and expeditiously reduce unsheltered homelessness through homelessness prevention activities and sustain existing Interim Housing Solutions and Permanent Housing Solutions, including long-term sustainability of permanent affordable housing (HSC section 50243(a)). To accomplish these goals, HHAP 6 requires applicants to create and implement Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plans (HSC section 50240).

HCD also expects applicants to:

• Foster robust regional collaboration and strategic partnerships aimed at fortifying the homeless services and housing delivery system. This should be achieved through the formulation of data-driven and cross-system plans designed to

3 allocate resources in alignment with the state's priorities for housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness. This means implementing strategies that create and sustain regional partnerships and emphasize Permanent Housing Solutions.
• Ensure all cities and counties in the region are addressing existing unsheltered homelessness, including encampments, and preventing future homelessness by planning for future housing needs and following all state housing laws and the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) Guidance on
Addressing Encampments. J urisdictions must adopt compliant housing elements and implement their respective housing element programs, resolve and avoid state housing law violations, and implement practices to utilize surplus land for the production of affordable housing.
• Ensure the long-term sustainability of housing and supportive services by strategically pairing HHAP 6 funds with other local, state, and federal resources to effectively reduce and ultimately end homelessness.
• Demonstrate sufficient resources dedicated to Interim Housing and long-term Permanent Housing Solutions, including capital and operating costs. • Demonstrate a commitment to address racial disproportionality in homeless populations and achieve equitable provision of services and outcomes for Black, Native and Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islanders and other People of Color who are disproportionately impacted by homelessness.
• Establish a mechanism for people with lived experience of homelessness to have meaningful and purposeful opportunities to inform and shape all levels of planning and implementation, including through opportunities to hire people with lived experience.
• Fund projects that provide housing and services that are Housing First compliant, per HSC section 50241(f), which references Welfare and Institutions Code 8255 and 8256, and delivered in a low barrier, trauma informed, and culturally responsive manner. Individuals and families assisted with these funds must not be required to receive treatment or perform any other prerequisite activities as a condition for receiving interim or permanent housing, or other services for which these funds are used. Housing First should be adopted within the entire local homelessness response system, including outreach and interim housing, short- term interventions like Rapid Rehousing, and longer-term interventions like supportive housing.
• P rioritize the use of HHAP funds to assist people to remain in or move into safe, stable, Permanent Housing. HHAP funding should be housing-focused -- either funding Permanent Housing interventions directly or, if used for Interim Housing or street outreach, have clear pathways to connect people to Permanent Housing options.

4 C. Application Timeline
HCD will notify Eligible Applicants when this NOFA is posted and becomes available.

Applications will be due no later than August 29, 2025.

HCD staff will be hosting a Zoom webinar to walk through this NOFA and the application requirements on March 18, 2025. HCD will use the regularly scheduled March Homelessness Grants Office Hours webinar for this NOFA and Application walk- through.

HHAP 6 Application and Award Process
Action Timeframe
NOFA and Final Allocations Available February 2025
NOFA and Application Walk-through March 18, 2025
Final Applications Due August 29, 2025
HCD reviews and approves application or
requests and reviews amendments
Rolling, Estimated August–December
2025

D. Available Funding

The Legislature appropriated $1 billion to fund various HHAP activities in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (FY 24-25), less $50 million in program administration. This NOFA makes available $760 million in HHAP 6 funds to regions made up of eligible cities, counties, and Continuums of Care (CoCs).

The FY 24-25 HHAP appropriation also funds $28.5 million for Tribal HHAP 4, and $161.5 million for HHAP Homekey Supplemental funding, which is administered by HCD under the Non-Veterans Homekey+ and Tribal Homekey+ programs. The $161.5 million FY 24-25 HHAP Homekey Supplemental was paired with the $161.5 million FY 23-24 HHAP Homekey Supplemental, for a total of $323 million HHAP Homekey Supplemental funds, which were made available through the Non-Veterans Homekey+ NOFA ($290.7 million) and Tribal Homekey+ NOFA ($32.3 million) released on November 26, 2024.

Summary of Total HHAP FY 24-25 Funding
Category Amount
Total FY 24-25 HHAP Funding $1 billion
HHAP 6 Regional Allocations – Covered by this NOFA $760 million Tribal HHAP 4 $28.5 million
Non-Veterans Homekey+ (HHAP FY 24-25 Homekey Supplemental) $145.35 million Tribal Homekey+ (HHAP FY 24-25 Homekey Supplemental) $16.15 million Program Administration $50 million

5 Summary of HHAP 6 Regional Allocation Percentages
Per HSC 50241, HHAP Round 6 funding will be made available as non-competitive allocations to Eligible Applicants, including CoCs, Large Cities, and Counties, as follows:

Category Percentage of HHAP 6
Regional Allocations
Allocation
Amount
Continuums of Care (CoCs) 30% $228 million
Large Cities 42% $319.2 million
Counties 28% $212.8 million

Individual HHAP 6 allocations for each of the Eligible Applicants is based on their proportionate share of the state’s homeless population as reported by the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the 2024 Homeless Point in Time (PIT) count.

The HHAP 6 Methodology is described in Appendix C within this NOFA.

II. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Eligible Applicants
Eligible Applicants for HHAP 6 program funds are the same as in Round 5 of HHAP funding, which include:
• California's 44 CoCs identified by HUD.
• California’s 14 cities with a population of 300,000 or more as of January 1, 2022. • California’s 58 counties.

Per HSC section 50240(a), Eligible Applicants must apply as part of a region and be a signatory to a Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan that has been approved by HCD.

B. Definition of “Region”
For purposes of HHAP Rounds 5 and 6, the term “region” refers to the geographic area served by a county, including all cities and the CoC or CoCs within it (HSC section 50230(v)). A region that has a CoC that serves multiple counties may submit a plan that covers multiple counties and the cities within them, and multi-county regions that are served by the same CoC are strongly encouraged to apply as one region.

However, the CoC may participate in the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan of each individual county that is part of the CoC along with the cities within each county.

6 All CoCs within the County of Los Angeles shall be considered part of a single region, along with the county and eligible cities within the county, and therefore must apply together.

Note: All Eligible Applicants participating in the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan must meet all HHAP 6 application and eligibility requirements before their regional application can be approved and their HHAP 6 allocation(s) disbursed by HCD.

III. ELIGIBLE USES
In line with HSC 50243(e), below is a table summarizing the eligible uses of HHAP 6 funds by Eligible Use Categories, including descriptions and examples:

HHAP 6
Statute
Eligible Use
Category
Explanation and examples of eligible
uses under this eligible use category
Category #1:

Permanent
Housing
Solutions that
can prevent or
serve those
experiencing
unsheltered
homelessness,
including, but
not limited to,
persons
experiencing
homelessness
coming from
encampment
sites; per HSC
50243(e)(1)
Rapid Rehousing/
Rental Subsidies, per
HSC 50243(e)(1)(A)-
(C), and HSC
50243(e)(2)(A)
Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Rental subsidies, including rental
subsidies in rapid rehousing
programs or longer-term rental
subsidy programs.
• CARE Act petitioning activities and
support for placement and related
services for individuals
(respondents) in the CARE Act
process.
• Landlord incentives, such as
security deposits, holding fees,
funding for needed repairs, and
landlord relationship management
costs.
• Move-in expenses.

Operating Subsidies
– Permanent
Housing, per HSC
50243(e)(1)(D)
• Operating Subsidies in new and
existing affordable or supportive
housing units serving people
experiencing or at risk of
experiencing homelessness, and
new or existing residential care
facilities.
• Operating Subsidies may include
capitalized operating reserves
(funds held in reserve to multiple
years of operating support, or
cover large, unexpected operating
expenses).

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Services and
Services
Coordination, per
HSC 50243(e)(1)(E)
and (G)
Supportive services for people in
Permanent Housing, so long as the
services are trauma-informed and practice
harm reduction, to include, but not limited
to:
• Intensive case management
services,
• Assertive community treatment
services,
• Critical time intervention services,
• Other tenancy support services,
• Evidence-based employment
services,
• Coordinating mental health,
substance use, and primary care
treatment, or
• Other evidence-based supportive
services to increase housing
retention.
• Services coordination, which may
include access to workforce,
education, and training programs,
or other services needed to
promote housing stability in
permanent supportive housing.

Capital for
Permanent Housing,
per HSC
50243(e)(1)(F)
Capital for Permanent Housing that serves
people experiencing homelessness,
including conversion of underutilized
buildings or existing interim or transitional
housing into Permanent Housing.

HHAP 6
Statute
Eligible Use
Category
Explanation and examples of eligible
uses under this eligible use category
Category #2:

Homelessness
Prevention
Activities that
can prevent or
serve those
experiencing
unsheltered
homelessness,
including, but
not limited to,
persons
Prevention and
Diversion, per HSC
50243(e)(2)(A and B)
• In addition to the Rapid Rehousing
and Rental Assistance being eligible
as described above, other
homelessness prevention programs
are eligible, as long as they prioritize
households with incomes at or below
30 percent of the area median
income (AMI).
• Problem solving and diversion
support programs that prevent
people at risk of or recently
experiencing homelessness from

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homelessness
coming from
encampment
sites.
entering unsheltered or sheltered
homelessness.
.

HHAP 6
Statute
Eligible Use
Category
Explanation and examples of eligible
uses under this eligible use category
Category #3:

Interim
Housing
Solutions that
can prevent or
serve those
experiencing
unsheltered
homelessness,
including, but
not limited to,
persons
experiencing
homelessness
coming from
encampment
sites.

Navigation Centers,
per HSC
50243(e)(3)(A)
Navigation Centers or other emergency
shelters that are low barrier as defined in
Sections 65660 and 65662 of the
Government Code.

Motel/Hotel
Vouchers, per HSC
50243(e)(3)(D)
Vouchers for motels and hotels used as
interim shelter for people experiencing
homelessness, until they can be connected
to Permanent Housing resources.

Operating Expenses
– Interim Housing,
per HSC
50243(e)(3)(B) and
(C)
• Operating expenses in existing
congregate shelter sites.
• Operating expenses in new or
existing non-congregate shelters
sites and transitional housing for
youth.
• Operating expenses may include
capitalized operating reserves
(funds held in reserve upfront to
cover multiple years of operations,
or large, unexpected operating
expenses).

Interim Housing
Services and
Services
Coordination, per
HSC 50243(e)(3)(E)
and (H)
Services provided to people in Interim
Housing, so long as the services are
trauma-informed and practice harm
reduction, to include, but are not limited to:
• Intensive case management
services,
• Housing navigation,
• Connecting people to substance
use or mental health treatment,
• Public benefits advocacy,
• and other supportive services to
promote stability and referral into
Permanent Housing.
• Youth-focused services in
transitional housing

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Interim Housing, per
HSC 50243(e)(3)(F),
(G), and (J)
Capital funding to build new noncongregate
shelter sites and transitional housing sites
for homeless youth, including for
construction, rehabilitation, and capital
improvements to convert existing
congregate sites into noncongregate sites.

Capital funding for clinically enhanced
congregate or noncongregate shelter sites.

Improvements to
Existing Interim
Housing, per HSC
50243(e)(3)(I)
Renovation of existing Interim Housing to
improve the quality of life for people
experiencing homelessness who are
residing in the Interim Housing. Examples
include, but are not limited to:
• Maintenance of an Interim Housing
facility.
• Minor/major rehabilitation or
renovation of an Interim Housing
facility.
• Minor/major conversion, additions,
updates, and/or enhancements
that lower barriers and/or increase
privacy.

HHAP 6
Statute
Eligible Use
Category
Explanation and examples of eligible
uses under this eligible use category
Category #4:

Non-housing
Solutions that
can prevent or
serve those
experiencing
unsheltered
homelessness,
including, but
not limited to,
persons
experiencing
homelessness
coming from
encampment
sites.

Services and
Services
Coordination for
People Experiencing
Unsheltered
Homelessness, per
HSC 50243(e)(4)
Non-housing services for people
experiencing unsheltered homelessness, so
long as the services are trauma-informed
and practice harm reduction, to include, but
are not limited to:
• Street outreach
• Evidence-based engagement
services
• Intensive case management
services
• Assertive community treatment
• Housing navigation
• Harm reduction services
• Coordination with street-based
health care services
• Hygiene services for people living
in encampments and unsheltered

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• Services coordination, which may
include access to workforce,
education, and training programs,
or other services needed to
promote housing stability
• Costs that support people with
lived experience of homelessness
to participate in and/or provide
input for regional and system
planning (e.g., lived experience
advisory boards, youth advisory
boards, etc.)

Administrative
Costs
Administrative Costs
(up to 7 percent of
allocation amount)
Eligible uses should be categorized here
when costs are incurred by the city, county,
or CoC to administer its HHAP program
allocation. Examples include, but are not
limited to:
• Regional coordination
• HHAP 6 regional planning and
application process
• Homeless Management
Information System (HMIS)
training, licenses, and/or operating
costs
• Reporting
• Grant administration

Administrative Costs do not include staff or
other costs directly related to implementing
activities funded by the program allocation.

HMIS (Up to 1
percent of allocation
amount)
Eligible uses should be categorized here
when the Eligible Applicant elects to
allocate up to 1 percent of their HHAP 6
allocation to cover expenses associated
with the administration of HMIS. This
funding shall be transferred directly to the
HMIS lead entity and is intended to support
the functioning, maintenance, and operation
of the local HMIS. Examples include, but
are not limited to:
• System licenses
• Training
• System operating costs

11 • Costs associated with carrying out
related activities

HMIS costs may also be supported through
Administrative Costs (Grantees may use up
to 7% of allocations toward Administrative
Costs) and under program costs (in
categories 1-4) when the activities directly
support implementing the housing and non-
housing activities funded by the program
allocation.

IV. APPLICATION SUBMISSION, REVIEW, AND AWARD PROCESS

A. Application Required Components
To be eligible for a HHAP 6 allocation award, Eligible Applicants for HHAP 6 funding must:
• Conduct stakeholder engagement to support development of the HHAP 6 Application
• Apply as part of a region, and as a region, submit a complete HHAP 6 application through the application portal provided by HCD. The application must adhere to the prescribed formats, include all essential components, and be found by HCD to be compliant with all requirements.
• The application will include the following sections:
o Regional Identification and Contracting Information
o Documentation of Stakeholder Engagement
o Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan: This may be an updated version of a previously submitted and approved Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan.
 Regional Partners’ Roles and Responsibilities
 System Performance Measures Improvement Plan
o HHAP 6 Funding Plan
 Sustainability of the Region’s Housing Portfolio
 Youth Set-Aside
o Regional Memorandum of Understanding

The minimum HHAP 6 application requirements and guidance for each of the application components are described in more detail below.

1. Required Components – Regional Identification and Contracting Information
While Eligible Applicants within a region are required to apply together and to jointly complete a Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan, each applicant (large city, county, and/or CoC) shall have the discretion to request their allocation directly,

12 and act as their own Administrative Entity; or designate an Eligible Applicant in their region to administer the funds on their behalf, and act as their Administrative Entity.

This selection will indicate to HCD which Eligible Applicant will enter into contract with the state to receive and administer each Eligible Applicant’s HHAP 6 allocation following award. The Administrative Entity is responsible for administering the funds, contracting (when necessary) with sub-recipients, reporting on HHAP 6 obligations and expenditures to HCD, reporting universal data elements for people and families served into local HMIS, and meeting the other terms and conditions of the contract. (See Section V. “Funds Disbursement”
for more information on eligibility requirements for the initial and remainder disbursements and See Section VI. “M onitoring, Documentation, and Reporting” f or more information on the responsibilities of Administrative Entities and subrecipients.)

Regional Identification information must be submitted following the prescribed format, which must include the name and contact information of each Eligible Applicant that is applying as part of the regional application. Additionally, comprehensive contracting details must be furnished for all entities that will administer HHAP 6 funding (i.e., Administrative Entities).

While HHAP 6 requires that regions submit one coordinated application, each Eligible Applicant within a region must choose one of the following options:
• Receive and administer their allocation or

• Designate one of the Eligible Applicants within their region to receive and administer their HHAP 6 allocation.

Administrative Entity designations will determine how many funding plans are required to be submitted as part of the HHAP 6 regional application. HCD requires one funding plan per Administrative Entity. Funding plan guidance is provided below under Section IV.A.4: “HHAP 6 Funding Plan(s)”.

Please note, that while small cities and tribal governments should be included in the development of the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan, only Eligible Applicants for HHAP (Large Cities, Counties, and CoCs) are eligible to receive a direct allocation from HCD.

2. Required Components – Documentation of Stakeholder Engagement HHAP 6 requires participating applicants within a region to collaborate and engage in a public stakeholder process while developing the HHAP 6 application, including the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan. This is intended to ensure that all key stakeholders have the opportunity to contribute their valuable insights and experiences and inform the proposed actions and funding before the application is submitted. The stakeholder engagement should also be used to help inform the

13 application’s requirements related to documenting the Sustainability of the Region’s Housing Portfolio.

The public stakeholder process must include at least three public meetings, allowing for extensive input from various groups and individuals. During the public stakeholder process, participating applicants must invite and encourage all of the following groups to engage in the public stakeholder process:
• People with lived experience of homelessness, including but not limited to survivors of domestic violence.
• Youth with lived experience of homelessness.
• Local department leaders and staff of qualifying smaller jurisdictions, including child welfare, public welfare, health care, behavioral health, justice, and education system leaders.
• Homeless services and housing providers, including developers of permanent affordable housing operating within the region.
• Each Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan contracted with the State Department of Health Care Services in the region.
• Street medicine providers, victim service providers, and other service providers directly assisting people within the region experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
• Federally recognized tribal governments pursuant to Section 4103 of Title 25 of the United States Code that are within the region.

Applicants will be required to:
1) certify they engaged in the above-described process as part of developing their application
2) provide the dates of the public meetings
3) describe how specific groups were invited and encouraged to engage in the public stakeholder process, such as copies of meeting invites and invitee list, and 4) describe the input from public meetings that was incorporated into the application.

3. Required Components – Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan
Applicants must submit a Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan that fully complies with HSC section 50240(c). This plan shall lay out a strategic approach to address homelessness within the region, emphasizing collaborative efforts among participating applicants. The plan must include the following key elements and follow the specified process.

In developing their HHAP 6 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plans, regions should build upon their approved HHAP 5 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plans. This means regions should leverage and update information from their approved HHAP 5 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan in corresponding sections of the HHAP 6 application.

14 a. Sub-Component: Regional Partner’s Roles and Responsibilities:

Applicants must identify and describe the specific roles and responsibilities of each participating applicant within the region as they pertain to:

• Outreach and site coordination: Describe how all participating Eligible Applicants are or will begin to coordinate efforts to ensure comprehensive outreach to individuals experiencing and at risk of experiencing homelessness in the region and coordinate on siting of services, shelters, and interim and permanent housing. • Siting and use of available land: Describe how all participating Eligible Applicants will coordinate efforts to identify and promote use of available land for the production of interim or permanent housing.
• The development of interim and permanent housing options: Describe how all participating Eligible Applicants are engaging housing developers, including non- profit developers of permanent supportive housing, working in the region to coordinate the financing of interim and permanent housing. • Coordination and connection to service delivery: Coordinating, connecting, and delivering services to individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness within the region, including specifying roles and coordination plans in relation to the Mental Health Services Act or Behavioral Health Services Act, within the region.
• Policies for Addressing Encampments: Identify the number of encampments identified within the region, with specific plans to address these encampments.

Indicate whether each Eligible Applicant in the region has a current and formal policy to address encampments and if so, confirm it complies with the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH)
Guidance on Addressing
Encampments. Pr ovide a link to the policy. If no formal policy exists, describe existing efforts and provide an active commitment to follow the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) Guidance on Addressing Encampments. HCD m ay coordinate with Cal ICH in review and approval of policies for addressing encampments to confirm compliance with their guidance.

If an encampment policy is not compliant, it must be updated. • OPTIONAL: The roles and responsibilities of smaller jurisdictions and tribal governments that have elected to collaborate on the plan may also be included, but are not required.

Large City and county Regional Partners must specifically provide a status update on the following critical Roles and Responsibilities for Large City and county Regional Partners.
• Housing element compliance: Indicate that each city and county Eligible Applicant has an adopted housing element that HCD has found substantially

15 compliant with Housing Element Law, or if not compliant, provide a timeline for all relevant milestones to achieve compliance. Milestones include but are not limited to submitting revised drafts that address all outstanding findings for HCD’s review, submitting required rezones for HCD’s review, adopting the housing element, and final review and approval by HCD. Eligible applicants within the region must have an adopted housing element that HCD has found substantially compliant before receiving their remainder HHAP 6 disbursement. • Housing element implementation: Indicate that each city and county Eligible Applicant has implemented all programs in their adopted housing element on the timelines identified in the housing element, or if they have not, provide a timeline and plan to implement the past due programs.
• Prohousing Designation: Indicate if each Eligible Applicant in the region has received the Prohousing Designation, if they have applied, or if they have plans to apply in the future. For jurisdictions that have not yet applied, they may identify Prohousing Policies (as described in the Prohousing application) that they have adopted or plan to adopt in the future.
• Housing law violations: Indicate that each city and county Eligible Applicant does not have any potential or actual violations under investigation by HCD’s Housing Accountability Unit or the Attorney General’s Housing Justice Team, or if there is a potential or actual violation under investigation, provide a timeline and plan to resolve the issue.
• Surplus land: Indicate that each city and county Eligible Applicant has made a central inventory of all surplus land and all lands in excess of their foreseeable needs as required by Government Code section 54230, or if they have not, provide a timeline and plan to create such an inventory. • Annual Progress Report: Indicate that each Large City and county Eligible Applicant has submitted a timely and complete annual progress report for, at a minimum, the previous two years.

b. Sub-Component: System Performance Measures Improvement Plan i. California System Performance Measures
The California System Performance Measures (CA SPMs) are a standardized set of metrics to help regions assess progress towards preventing, reducing, and ending homelessness. The current CA SPMs includes all of the following, as well as age, gender, racial and ethnic disparities data for each CA SPM:

• Number of people accessing services who are experiencing homelessness.

• Number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness on a single night (unsheltered PIT count).

16 • Number of people experiencing homelessness who are accessing services for the first time in the past two years.
o While rates of homelessness for those exiting institutional settings is not yet an officially tracked CA SPM, applicants must include at least one Key Action with a specific focus on reducing first time instances of homelessness for those exiting institutional settings, including, but not limited to, jails, prisons, and hospitals.

• Number of people exiting homelessness into Permanent Housing.

• Average length of time that people experienced homelessness while accessing services.

• Percentage of people who return to homelessness within six months of exiting the homelessness response system to Permanent Housing.

• Number of people with successful placements from street outreach projects.

ii. System Performance Measures Improvement Plan: Key Actions to Improve System Performance
The System Performance Measures Improvement Plan is a critical component of the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan. This section documents all the key actions the regional partners are taking to improve their homelessness CA SPMs.

The plan may also include the key actions of small jurisdictions and/or tribal governments in the region that elect to engage and collaborate in the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan.

All HHAP 6-funded activities must be listed as key actions to demonstrate that the funds will contribute to improving the region’s CA SPMs.

Each regional partner must also include the key actions they are taking beyond HHAP 6 funding to address homelessness. These key actions must include how each regional partner is improving the region’s CA SPMs through use of local, state, and federal funds, including, but not limited to all of the following:
• The Homekey program, as described in Section 50675.1.1. • The No Place Like Home Program (Part 3.9 (commencing with Section 5849.1) of Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code).
• The Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675) of Part 2).
• The Housing for a Healthy California Program (Part 14.2 (commencing with Section 53590)).

17 • The Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50216)). All items currently being funded through rounds 1 through 4, inclusive, pursuant to the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50216)) and round 5 pursuant to the Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (Article 1 (commencing with Section 50232)), and those items proposed to be funded by round 6 pursuant to this article must be included as key actions. If an item proposed to be funded under the rounds will not lead to improvement of the system performance measures described in paragraph (2), it is not an eligible use of funding pursuant to those rounds. • Funding distributed to local jurisdictions pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 50470.
• The California Emergency Solutions Grants Program (Chapter 19 (commencing with Section 50899.1) of Part 2).
• The National Housing Trust Fund established pursuant to the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-289) and implementing federal regulations.
• HOME Investment Partnerships Act (Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 50896)).
• Parolee or probation programs that are intended to prevent homelessness upon release.
• CalWORKs (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code).
• CalFresh (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code).
• Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Program (SSI/SSP) (Subchapter 16 (commencing with Section 1381) of Chapter 7 of Title 42 of the United States Code and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12000) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code) and the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) pursuant to Chapter 10.3 (commencing with Section 18937) of Chapter 10.3 of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
• In-home supportive services.
• Adult protective services.
• Child welfare.

18 • Childcare and development.
• Disability benefits advocacy.
• Medi-Cal program (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code).
• Mental Health Services Act and Behavioral Health Services Act.

iii. Required Detail on Key Actions
For each key action, applicants must include the following items, and HCD may follow up for more detail as needed to determine compliance with the NOFA and statute:

• Describe the key action in clear, specific terms.

• Identify the CA SPM(s) that the key action will improve, and how the Key Action will improve the CA SPM(s). Each applicant must identify at least one Key Action related to reducing CA SPM: “The Number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness” and at least one Key Action related to increasing CA SPM “the Number of people exiting homelessness into Permanent Housing.” • Identify the lead entity and collaborating entities partnering to achieve the key action.
• Provide the target date for milestones and completion of the key action. • Provide a clear metric for how success of the key action will be measured. • Identify the funding source(s) for the key action and describe how the funding source(s) will contribute to the achievement of the key action. For HHAP 6 funded key actions, include the eligible use category or categories as applicable. • A description of how the key action will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in:
• Service Delivery
• Housing Placements
• Housing Retention
• Changes to procurement, or
• O ther means of affirming racial and ethnic groups that are overrepresented among residents experiencing homelessness have equitable access to housing and services.

19 4. Required Components - HHAP 6 Funding Plan(s)
Pursuant to HSC section 50243, HHAP 6 is intended to reflect the state’s priorities to prevent and expeditiously reduce unsheltered homelessness through homelessness prevention activities and sustain existing Interim Housing Solutions, and Permanent Housing Solutions, including long-term sustainability of interim housing and permanent affordable housing.

a. HHAP 6 Proposed Funding Activities:
• Each Administrative Entity must submit one funding plan that budgets the total HHAP 6 allocation(s) they will be administering in adherence with the requirements and eligible uses as specified in HSC section 50243(e) and as elaborated on in Section III. “Eligible Uses".

• The total HHAP 6 Allocation(s) being administered by the Administrative Entity.
• Description of:
o Specific activity proposed to be funded
o E ligible use category
o T otal HHAP 6 funding proposed for the activity
o I f applicable, the total HHAP 6 funding proposed for the activity that meets the requirements of the Youth Set-Aside
Note: Every proposed HHAP 6 funding activity must also be included under the System Performance Measures and Improvement Plan as a key action. b. Funding Priority Considerations – Document Sustainability of the Region’s Interim Housing Portfolio
Pursuant to HSC section 50243(c), all Eligible Applicants must demonstrate they have dedicated sufficient resources to sustain their region’s existing and proposed portfolio of interim housing.

To document this within the application, the region will be required to submit:
1) T he total existing interim housing shelters and beds (beds) in the region. 2) T he total beds proposed to be added during the grant term (FY 24/25-28/29) in the region, if applicable.
3) T he total estimated capital and operating costs for the beds (existing and proposed) during the grant term.

20 4) The funding sources (including amounts) that will realize and sustain the estimated capital and operating costs for the beds in the region for the period of the grant term (FY 24/25-28/29).

If a gap remains, the applicant must identify other sources to address the gap. This may include, but is not limited to, use of HHAP funding, local dedicated funding, Behavioral Health Services Act funds, long-term capitalized operating reserves, or any other local, state, or federal funding source from the list within the Systems Performance Measures Improvement Plan section of this NOFA.

The stakeholder engagement required in advance of application development should also be used to help inform the application’s requirements related to documenting the sustainability of the region’s interim housing portfolio. c. Funding Priority Considerations – Document Sustainability of the Region’s Permanent Housing Portfolio (as applicable)
Pursuant to HSC section 50243(d), before an applicant proposes to use HHAP 6 funding for either: New Interim Housing, defined as eligible uses HSC 50243 (e)(3)(A),(F),(G), and (J), other than New Interim Housing that meets the Youth Set Aside requirement described below, or any Non-Housing Solutions (defined as eligible uses HSC 50243(e)(4)), the applicant must demonstrate there is not a financial gap in sustaining the existing and proposed portfolio of permanent affordable housing within their region.

To document this within the application, the region will be required to submit:
1) The total permanent affordable housing developments and units (developments) in the region. This data can be provided by HCD upon request. 2) The total developments at risk of expiring affordability restrictions during the grant term (FY 24/25-28/29) in the region. This data can be provided by HCD upon request.
3) The total developments proposed, such as those currently seeking permanent housing funding or operations support in the region, which still have a financing or supportive services and operations funding gap.
4) For 2 and 3, identify and describe the funding sources (including amounts) that will realize the estimated capital and operating costs to address the funding gaps or preserve the at-risk developments in the region. This may include, but is not limited to, use of local dedicated funding, local housing trust fund, Behavioral Health Services Act funds, long-term capitalized operating reserves, or any other local, state, or federal funding source from the System Performance Measures Improvement Plan section of this NOFA.

21 5) If an applicant demonstrates they can sustain their existing and proposed interim and permanent housing portfolios within the region, then they may be permitted to use HHAP 6 funds on New Interim Housing (beyond New Interim Housing for youth populations) and/or Non-Housing Solutions; however, applicants will still be required to budget and spend at least 50 percent of their HHAP 6 allocation on housing solutions, defined as HSC 50243(e)(1),(2),and (3)(A-I).

Homeless youth is defined as unaccompanied youth between ages 12- and 24-years old experiencing homelessness, including pregnant and parenting youth, per HSC 50216(l). Dollars spent toward the Youth Set Aside have the same eligible uses as the broader program. Proposed funding activities should be categorized as part of the Youth Set Aside when costs support services and housing interventions for homeless youth populations.

Additionally, the Sustainability of the Region’s Permanent Housing Portfolio justification is not required for New Interim Housing Solutions for homeless youth.

5. Required Components – Regional Memorandum of Understanding Per HSC section 50240(f), the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan must be reflected in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU shall commit all signatories to participate in and comply with the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan. The MOU shall also certify that all Eligible Applicants and subgrantees will employ the core components of Housing First (see
Section VI.D.2 “Housing First
Requirement”).

OPTIONAL: Smaller jurisdictions and/or tribal governments within the region may choose to sign the MOU and commit to participating in and adhering to the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan. To support this, counties are encouraged to allocate resources from program funding to smaller jurisdictions that actively engage in and comply with the plan.

22 B. Developing and Submitting a Complete HHAP 6 Application

1. Leverage HHAP 5 Application Components
In developing their HHAP 6 Applications, regions should build upon their approved HHAP 5 Applications. This means regions should leverage and update information from their approved HHAP 5 Application in corresponding required components of the HHAP 6 application.

2. Applicants must post Proposed, Amended, and Approved Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plans
Per HSC 50240(i), participating applicants involved in the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan are required to publish the proposed, amended, and approved versions of their Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plans on their respective internet websites. HCD will also post the proposed, amended, and approved version of the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plans on its website.

3. Submitting a Complete HHAP 6 Application
The HHAP 6 application will be available and must be completed online. All required application components must be submitted through the online application portal by August 29, 2025. Upon submission of the online application, the applicant will receive a confirmation email that includes a copy of the application and details about the next steps in the application process.

HHAP 6 applications will be reviewed upon receipt of the online application submission, including all required components and documentation.

Within 30 days of the application submittal, the Department shall either approve the application or return it to the applicant with written, detailed comments and request one or more of the following specific amendments to the application:
• Greater detail on any aspect of the application so the Department can ensure compliance with requirements, fidelity with the applicant’s proposed use of funds, and impact on system performance measures.
• Modifications or provision of additional information on the applicant’s proposed funding plan to ensure compliance with this section and ensure alignment with evidence-based solutions to reduce homelessness.
• Any other modifications or provision of information that would allow the Department to better monitor and evaluate the region’s compliance with its Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan and whether it is meeting objective performance standards.

23 An applicant whose application has been returned pursuant to the above shall respond to the Department’s requested amendments and submit a revised application within 30 days. Where the revised application differs from the Department’s requests, the applicant shall include an explanation of the differences and the rationale for departing from requested amendments.

The Department shall have another 30 days to approve the application if, as amended, it addressed the Department’s concerns or to provide the applicant with additional guidance and a deadline for further amending to fully address the Department’s concerns.

Per HSC section 50240(j), the Department may consult with any local government, public agency, group, or person, regarding the action by a participating jurisdiction in determining whether any Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan substantially complies with the HHAP 6 statute and the guidelines in this NOFA.

HCD shall approve or deny an application, and the determination of the amount of funding to be provided shall be final (HSC section 50239(e)).

Upon approval of each regional application, HCD will issue award letters and will send contract packages to each Administrative Entity. Administrative Entities will have 30 days to complete and return the contract packages. Once contracts are executed, Grantees will receive their initial disbursement in one check. See below for more information on the disbursement of HHAP 6 funds.

V. FUNDS DISBURSEMENT

A. Initial Disbursement
To receive the initial disbursement of HHAP 6, the region and its regional partners must have received a HHAP 6 award, and the Administrative Entities must demonstrate they have met the obligation and expenditure requirements for HHAP rounds 1 through 4 as outlined in HSC section 50242(f) in order to be eligible to receive their HHAP 6 initial disbursement.

These obligation and expenditure requirements are:
• The Administrative Entity must have contractually obligated 100 percent of HHAP rounds 1 through 3.
• The Administrative Entity must have expended 100 percent of HHAP Round 1 or returned any funds remaining after the 6/30/2025 expenditure deadline. • The Administrative Entity must have expended at least 50 percent of their funding and contractually obligated at least 75 percent of their funding from the first disbursement of HHAP Round 4.
• In addition, in order to facilitate HCD’s evaluation of whether these requirements have been met, and its evaluation of progress on California System Performance

24 Measures (CA SPMs), the Administrative Entity must be in good standing on reporting for HHAP rounds 1 through 5, including fiscal reporting and reporting into HMIS.

Once applicants have met these requirements and contracts are executed, HCD will take the necessary steps to disburse the initial HHAP 6 disbursements to each Administrative Entity, which includes 50 percent of the eligible Large City, county, or CoC’s HHAP 6 award.

B. Remainder Disbursement
In order to be eligible to receive the remaining 50 percent of the HHAP 6 award, Eligible Applicants must:

• Housing Element Compliance: Demonstrate that it has a compliant housing element as defined in HSC section 65589.9 of the Government Code (Applies to Large City and county Grantees only). Each Large City and county Grantee within each region must have a compliant housing element as defined in HSC section 65589.9 of the Government Code before they may receive their HHAP 6 remainder disbursement. The housing element requirement does not apply to CoCs. If a Large City or county Grantee does not have a compliant housing element, the Department shall hold the disbursement until the recipient’s housing element is found compliant.

• Demonstrate Sufficient Spenddown: Grantees must obligate at least 75 percent of the initial HHAP 6 disbursement and expend at least 50 percent of the initial HHAP 6 disbursement no later than June 30, 2027.

• Update on the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan:

Submit, and have approved by HCD, an update to their Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan. Each region must submit an update to their Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan activities to HCD no later than January 31, 2027 (HSC section 50242(h)). This update shall include obligation and expenditure progress, status of key actions in the System Performance Measures Improvement Plan as measured by the respective success metrics, and status updates on CA SPMs.

The Department shall, within 30 days, review the update to the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan and report its findings to the region. If the Department finds that a Grantee failed to adhere to the requirements, the Department may require the participating jurisdictions in the region to make specific changes needed to meet the requirements. If the Department finds that the Grantee has adhered to the requirements or concludes that the Grantee has addressed any shortcomings in the update, the Department shall approve the update.

25 Corrective Action Plans:

If the Department concludes that the Grantees in the region made insufficient progress on key actions or failed to adequately improve on at least one-half of the region’s CA SPMs, based on most recent CA SPM data available, the Department may require the participating jurisdictions to provide a corrective action plan to the update to the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan and/or funding plans to address these findings. Participating jurisdictions shall accomplish these changes or submit a corrective action plan, as applicable, within 30 days of being notified by the Department.

The Department has 30 days to review the changes or corrective action plan, as applicable, to determine if they addressed the Department’s concerns and approve the update, or to provide the Grantee with additional guidance and a deadline for making changes or further amending the corrective action plan to address the Department’s concerns.

The Department may withhold the remaining 50 percent of funds from a Grantee until the Department has found the update to the HHAP 6 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan or the corrective action plan satisfactory. The Department shall provide technical assistance and support regions’ efforts to comply with the requirements.

Regions are also encouraged to update their memorandums of understanding to reflect the update to their Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan approved pursuant to this subdivision. The Department may ask for confirmation that a region has updated its memorandum of understanding to reflect a part of a corrective action required under this section.

VI. MONITORING, DOCUMENTATION, AND REPORTING
Administrative Entities must be able to demonstrate that HHAP 6 funds were expended for eligible uses. HCD will include additional information on monitoring and reporting requirements in the Standard Agreement executed prior to distribution of HHAP 6 funds to each CoC, large city, and county. In addition to HCD monitoring and reporting requirements, it is expected that CoCs, Large Cities, and counties will provide direct oversight of subrecipients of HHAP 6 funds and ensure that subrecipients comply with HHAP 6 program requirements. HCD may request the repayment of funds or pursue any other remedies available, at law or in equity, for failure to comply with reporting requirements.

A. Reporting
Grantees are required to submit monthly fiscal reports, must submit annual reports, and a final report after the end of the grant period. HCD will reach out to Grantees with guidance on how to submit monthly and annual reports.

26 In addition to the monthly and annual reports, described below, the Grantee shall submit to HCD all other reports, updates, and information that HCD deems necessary to monitor compliance and/or perform program evaluation. Any requested data or information shall be submitted in a form and manner provided by HCD.

1. Monthly Reports
HHAP recipients must submit a monthly fiscal report to include obligations and expenditures in each eligible use category. Expenditures and obligations should align with those approved in the application.

2. Annual Reports and Final Reports
Per Health and Safety Code sections 50221 and 50222, all recipients of HHAP funds are required to submit an annual report every April 1 on activity through the prior calendar year and must include the following data components:
• Detailed description of activities with obligated and expended funds by eligible use category
• Progress and status updates on HHAP Regional Homeless Action Plan commitments
• Other highlights and accomplishments and notable quantifiable outcomes The HHAP 6 Final Report shall be required in lieu of the last annual report for each round and shall follow the requirements of Health and Safety Code sections 50221, 50222, and 50223.

3. Person-Served Reporting
HCD will make efforts to use the statewide Homeless Data Integration System (HDIS) data, specifically the data entered by Grantees under their AB 977 requirements described below, and provided by CoCs via quarterly uploads from HMIS, to fulfill the following annual and final report requirements. However improper reporting into that system may require HCD to seek additional final report information directly from Grantees:
• The total number of individuals, as well as homeless individuals, served in each year of the program and total for the program overall.
• Aggregate outcome data for individuals served using program funds, including all of the following:
o The type of housing that the individuals exited to, including whether the housing is permanent or interim.
o The percentage of successful housing exits.
o Exit types for unsuccessful housing exits.
• The types of housing assistance provided, including, but not limited to, permanent or interim housing, broken out by the number of individuals served. • Progress towards the CA SPMs, including demographic equity analysis.

27 B. Budget Modifications
Grantees may revise their approved budgets on file with HCD through a budget modification when there is any change in proposed activities. Grantees must receive HCD approval for all budget modifications. Grantees may request a budget modification at any time using the HHAP Budget Modification Form.

C. Fiscal Deadlines

1. June 2027 Obligation and Expenditure Requirement
All Grantees must submit confirmation that no less than 75 percent of their initial Round 6 program allocations have been contractually obligated and that no less than 50 percent of initial Round 6 program allocations have been expended by June 30, 2027. This is also one of the requirements for Grantees to receive the remaining 50 percent of their total HHAP 6 allocation.

2. Failure to meet the second disbursement requirements by December 2028 will result in the second disbursement being reallocated to other Grantees Pursuant to HSC 50242(i)(3), if a Grantee does not meet the expenditure requirements detailed in VI.C.1 above, along with the other requirements necessary to receive their second disbursement of HHAP 6 funds, on or before December 31, 2028, Grantees will forfeit their second disbursement and must return any unspent funds from their initial disbursement, to be re-allocated as supplemental awards by the Department.

3. Final Expenditure Requirement: Grantees must fully expend all HHAP 6 funds by June 30, 2029
All Grantees must submit confirmation that 100 percent of Round 6 program funds have been expended by June 30, 2029. Any remaining amounts not expended by that date will be returned to the state’s General Fund.

4. Records Retention Requirement
The Grantee must retain all documentation pertaining to performance of the grant for a minimum period of five years after the final expenditure deadline. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, monitoring, inspection, or other action has been commenced before the expiration of the required record retention period, all records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it.

HCD or its designee has the right to review, obtain, and copy all records and supporting documentation pertaining to performance under the Standard Agreement. The Grantee agrees to provide HCD, or its designee, with any relevant information requested to give HCD or its designee access to its premises, upon reasonable notice and during normal business hours, for the purpose of interviewing employees who might reasonably have information related to such records, and of inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other materials that may be relevant to an investigation of compliance with HHAP Program laws, guidance, and the Standard Agreement.

If upon inspection of records HCD identifies noncompliance with grant requirements, HCD retains the right to impose a corrective action plan on the Grantee.

28 D. Other Requirements

1. Reporting into Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 977 (Statutes of 2021), Grantees who have been awarded HHAP funding must enter Universal and Common Data Elements as defined by HUD on the individuals and families served into the local HMIS. All Grantees agree to set up HMIS projects in alignment with the instructions provided by HCD and to participate and enter data on individuals and families served by this funding into the local HMIS. HSC section 50220.6 details specifications related to the data elements that must be reported. Technical assistance is available from the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH), in coordination with HCD, to Grantees that need support in meeting these requirements. Grantees are required to ensure any subrecipients of their HHAP funding adhere to these HMIS reporting requirements.

HCD will make efforts to utilize statewide HMIS data, aggregated into the Homeless Data Integration System (HDIS) maintained by Cal ICH to fulfill Grantee reporting requirements, however improper reporting into that system may require HCD to seek additional information directly from Grantees. Grantees may also be required to accept training and technical assistance in this area if their HMIS/HDIS is not properly tracked and shared.

2. Housing First Requirement
All recipients of HHAP 6 must comply with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

Housing First is an evidence-based, client-centered approach that recognizes housing as necessary to make other voluntary life changes, such as seeking treatment or medical care. The goal of Housing First is to provide housing to individuals and families quickly with as few obstacles as possible, along with voluntary support services according to their needs.

Required core components of Housing First include:

1. Tenant screening and selection practices that promote accepting applicants regardless of their sobriety or use of substances, completion of treatment, or participation in services.

2. Applicants are not rejected on the basis of poor credit or financial history, poor or lack of rental history, criminal convictions unrelated to tenancy, or behaviors that indicate a lack of “housing readiness.”

3. Acceptance of referrals directly from shelters, street outreach, drop-in centers, and other parts of crisis response systems frequented by vulnerable people experiencing homelessness.

4. Supportive services that emphasize engagement and problem solving over therapeutic goals and service plans that are highly tenant-driven without predetermined goals.

5. Participation in services or program compliance is not a condition of permanent housing tenancy.

6. Tenants have a lease and all the rights and responsibilities of tenancy, as

29 outlined in California’s Civil, Health and Safety, and Government codes.

7. The use of alcohol or drugs in and of itself, without other lease violations, is not a reason for eviction.

8. In communities with coordinated assessment and entry systems, incentives for funding promote tenant selection plans for supportive housing that prioritize eligible tenants based on criteria other than “first-come-first-serve,” including, but not limited to, the duration or chronicity of homelessness, vulnerability to early mortality, or high utilization of crisis services. Prioritization may include triage tools, developed through local data, to identify high-cost, high-need homeless residents.

9. Case managers and service coordinators who are trained in and actively employ evidence-based practices for client engagement, including, but not limited to, motivational interviewing and client-centered counseling.

10. Services are informed by a harm-reduction philosophy that recognizes drug and alcohol use and addiction as a part of tenants’ lives, where tenants are engaged in nonjudgmental communication regarding drug and alcohol use, and where tenants are offered education regarding how to avoid risky behaviors and engage in safer practices, as well as connected to evidence-based treatment if the tenant so chooses.

11. The project and specific apartment may include special physical features that accommodate disabilities, reduce harm, and promote health and community and independence among tenants.

E. Legal Documents
Upon the award of HHAP funds, HCD shall enter into Standard Agreements with Grantees that govern how HHAP funds must be spent. These agreements shall ensure adherence to the objectives and requirements of the HHAP 6 program, and compliance with all relevant laws. No award shall be disbursed until the Standard Agreement is signed by both the Grantee and HCD and is fully executed.

VII. RESOURCES AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Additional information including the HHAP Program Guidance can be found on HCD’s HHAP website: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-and-funding/programs-active/homeless- housing-assistance-and-prevention-grant-program.

If you have questions, please direct them to the HCD homelessness grants inbox at [email protected].

30 VIII. APPENDICES

Appendix A: HHAP Statute

Health and Safety Code – HSC

Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program 50239.
(a) Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program is hereby established.
(b) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the department shall make available the following amounts in accordance with this article:
(1) One billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) in the 2024–25 fiscal year for implementation of the program.
(2) Further amounts as the Legislature may appropriate to the program in the future. (c) (1) The department shall administer all aspects of the program in accordance with this article.
(2) No more than 5 percent of the total allocation for each round of funding shall be used to cover the department’s costs of administration of this article, including state operations expenditures and activities in support of statewide capacity building for recipients, including providing ongoing training and technical assistance, measuring data and performance, conducting research, and evaluation of funding service delivery demonstration projects.
(A) The department may utilize any unused funds from moneys set aside for program administration to augment existing allocation categories using existing allocation methodologies.
(B) Any unused funds from moneys set aside for program administration remaining by the expenditure deadline for the given appropriation shall be rolled over into the next round of appropriated funding, or will revert back to the General Fund.
(d) Contracts entered into or amended shall be exempt from all of the following:
(1) Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
(2) The personal services contracting requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (3) Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code and the State Contracting Manual.
(4) Notwithstanding Section 11546 of the Government Code, from review or approval of any division of the Department of Technology, upon approval from the Department

31 of Finance.
(5) From the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
(e) The department shall approve or deny an application, and the determination of the amount of funding to be provided shall be final.
(f) If the applicant identifies substantive errors or omissions in their required data submissions, the department may, at its sole discretion, allow jurisdictions to modify or resubmit their data and, if applicable, may allow applicants to modify their data accordingly.
(g) The department shall maintain and make available to the public on its internet website records of all of the following:
(1) The number of applications for program funding received by the department. (2) The number of applications for program funding denied by the department. (3) The name of each recipient of program funds.
(4) Each applicant receiving funds pursuant to this article who shall provide a list of all awards to subrecipients.
(5) Annual reports filed by recipients pursuant to Sections 50221, 50222, and 50223. (h) In administering this article, the department shall not be subject to the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.) 50240.
(a) To be eligible for a round 6 base program allocation, a jurisdiction that is not a tribe must apply as part of a region and must be signatory to a round 6 regionally coordinated homelessness action plan that has been approved by the department. An update to the round 5 plan may constitute a round 6 regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. (b) The department shall approve a round 6 regionally coordinated homelessness action plan when the department determines that the plan meets all of the requirements of this section.
(c) The round 6 regionally coordinated homelessness action plan shall include all of the following components:

32 (1) Identification and analysis of the specific roles and responsibilities of each participating jurisdiction in the region regarding outreach and site coordination, siting and use of available land, the development of shelter, interim, and permanent housing options, and the coordination and connection to the delivery of services to individuals experiencing homelessness, or at risk of experiencing homelessness, including specifying roles and coordination plans in relation to Mental Health Services Act or Behavioral Health Services Act, within the region. The plan may also include roles and responsibilities of small jurisdictions in the region that elect to engage and collaborate on the plan.
(2) Most recent system performance measures for the region, which shall include all of the following, as well as age, racial, and ethnic disparities for all of the following:
(A) The number of people experiencing homelessness.
(B) The average length of time people experience homelessness. (C) The percentage of people exiting homelessness into permanent housing. (D) The number of people who return to homelessness after exiting homelessness into permanent housing.
(E) The number of people exiting homelessness into permanent housing. (F) The number of people falling into homelessness for the first time. (G) The number of people who return to homelessness after exiting institutional settings, including, but not limited to, jails, prisons, and hospitals. (3) A system performance and improvement plan, which shall include a description of key actions the region intends to take to improve the system performance measures described in paragraph (2). The system performance and improvement plan may also include key actions of small jurisdictions in the region that elect to engage and collaborate in the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. In naming key actions in the system performance and improvement plan, a region will identify all of the following:
(A) The lead entity on the key action and collaborating entities partnering to achieve the key action.
(B) A timeframe for steps and completion of each key action. (C) The methods of measuring the success of each key action and related system performance measures that will demonstrate success of the key action. (D) An explanation of how each participating jurisdiction is utilizing local, state, and federal funding programs as key actions to improve the system performance measures, including, but not limited to, all of the following:

33 (i) The Homekey program, as described in Section 50675.1.1. (ii) The No Place Like Home Program (Part 3.9 (commencing with Section 5849.1) of Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code). (iii) The Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675) of Part 2).
(iv) The Housing for a Healthy California Program (Part 14.2 (commencing with Section 53590)).
(v) The Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50216)). All items currently being funded through rounds 1 through 4, inclusive, pursuant to the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program (Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50216)) and round 5 pursuant to the Round 5 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program (Article 1 (commencing with Section 50232)), and those items proposed to be funded by round 6 pursuant to this article must be included as key actions. If an item proposed to be funded under the rounds will not lead to improvement of the system performance measures described in paragraph (2), it is not an eligible use of funding pursuant to those rounds. (vi) Funding distributed to local jurisdictions pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 50470.
(vii) The California Emergency Solutions Grants Program (Chapter 19 (commencing with Section 50899.1) of Part 2).
(viii) The National Housing Trust Fund established pursuant to the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-289), and implementing federal regulations.
(ix) HOME Investment Partnerships Act (Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 50896)).
(x) Parolee or probation programs that are intended to prevent homelessness upon release.
(xi) CalWORKs (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code).
(xii) CalFresh (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code).
(xiii) Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Program (SSI/SSP) (Subchapter 16 (commencing with Section 1381) of Chapter 7 of Title 42 of the United States Code and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12000) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code) and the Cash Assistance

34 Program for Immigrants (CAPI) pursuant to Chapter 10.3 (commencing with Section 18937) of Chapter 10.3 of Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(xiv) In-home supportive services.
(xv) Adult protective services.
(xvi) Child welfare.
(xvii) Child care and development.
(xviii) Disability benefits advocacy.
(xix) Medi-Cal program (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code).
(xx) Mental Health Services Act and Behavioral Health Services Act. (E) A description of how the key actions will ensure racial and gender equity in service delivery, housing placements, and housing retention and changes to procurement or other means of affirming racial and ethnic groups that are overrepresented among residents experiencing homelessness have equitable access to housing and services.
(d) Participating jurisdictions shall collaborate to complete the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan and shall engage in a public stakeholder process that includes at least three public meetings before completing the plan. (e) The participating jurisdictions shall invite and encourage all of the following to engage in the public stakeholder process:
(1) People with lived experience of homelessness.
(2) Youth with lived experience of homelessness.
(3) Local department leaders and staff of qualifying small jurisdictions, including child welfare, health care, behavioral health, justice, and education system leaders. (4) Homeless service and housing providers, including non-profit developers of permanent supportive housing, working in that region.
(5) Each Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan contracted with the State Department of Health Care Services in the region.
(6) Street medicine providers and other providers directly serving people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
(7) Federally recognized tribal governments pursuant to Section 4103 of Title 25 of the United States Code that are within the region.

35 (f) The regionally coordinated homelessness action plan shall be reflected in a memorandum of understanding committing each signatory to participation in, and to comply with, the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. (g) Smaller jurisdictions in the region may also sign the memorandum of understanding and commit to participation in, and compliance with, the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan. Counties are encouraged to allocate resources from program funding to smaller jurisdictions that participate in and commit to complying with the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan.
(h) Upon receipt of a proposed regionally coordinated homelessness action plan, the department shall review it in coordination with the council, the State Department of Health Care Services, and the State Department of Social Services. (i) A qualifying jurisdiction participating in a regionally coordinated homelessness action plan shall post on its internet website the proposed, approved, and amended regionally coordinated homelessness action plan.
(j) The department may consult with any local government, public agency, group, or person, and shall receive and consider any written comments from any public agency, group, or person, regarding the action by a participating jurisdiction in determining whether the regional coordinated homeless action plan substantially complies with this article.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.) 50241.
(a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the funds administered pursuant to this article, less the set aside funds provided for the department’s costs of administration in subdivision (c) of Section 50239, shall be made available in the 2024–2025 fiscal year for implementing round 6 of the program, as follows:
(1) Not more than 80 percent of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to cities, counties, or continuums of care, for basic program allocations, as follows:
(A) Thirty percent of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to continuums of care. The department shall calculate these allocations to a continuum of care based on each continuum of care’s proportionate share of the state’s total homeless population, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The department shall not award more than 40 percent of the allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a continuum of care.
(B) Forty-two percent of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to each city, or a city that is also a county, that has a population of 300,000 or more, as of January 1, 2022, according to data published on the Department of Finance’s internet website. The department shall calculate the allocation to a city based on the city’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of the region served by the continuum of care within which the city is located, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The department shall not award more than 45 percent of the program allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a city. If more than one recipient within the continuum of care meets the requirements of

36 this subparagraph, the proportionate share of funds shall be equally allocated to those jurisdictions.
(C) Twenty-eight percent of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to each county. The department shall calculate the allocation to a county based on the county’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of the region served by the continuum of care within which the county is located, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The department shall not award more than 40 percent of the program allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a county.
(2) Not more than 17 percent of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to eligible cities, counties, and tribal applicants for the purpose of providing supplemental support for the Homekey program pursuant to Section 50244. (3) Not more than 3 percent of the funding available pursuant to this section shall be available to tribal applicants. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the funds described in this paragraph shall be allocated as follows:
(A) A tribe may apply for program funds and the department shall make allocations to tribes on the basis of need. Tribes that apply for program funds pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall be allocated funds up to their requested amount. If the total requested funds exceeds the amount available collectively among all tribal applicants, the department shall determine an allocation methodology based on each tribal applicant’s proportionate share of need relative to all tribes that submit an application for funding.
(B) A tribal applicant seeking funds pursuant to this section shall submit an application to the department, in the form and manner prescribed by the department, no later than June 30, 2025, with all of the following information:
(i) The amount of grant funds the tribe is requesting.
(ii) An explanation of the tribe’s local need, including an estimation of the number of people who need homelessness services and the current resources that exist.
(iii) A description of the services on which the tribe plans to spend its grant funds. These activities shall be allowable pursuant to Section 50243. (C) Any funds available to tribal applicants pursuant to this paragraph that are unallocated as of July 1, 2027, shall be reallocated for distribution to tribal applicants as part of future program rounds.
(D) A tribal applicant is encouraged to partner with a local continuum of care or coordinated entry system.

37 (b) An applicant applying for round 6 program funds pursuant to this section shall comply with the requirements set forth in Section 50220.6. (c) A program recipient shall not use funding from the program allocated under this section to supplant existing local funds for homelessness services under penalty of disallowance or reduction, or both, of future program funds, as determined by the department.
(d) (1) No more than 5 percent of the appropriated funds shall be used to cover state administrative costs pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 50239. (2) The department may expend administrative funds until December 31, 2029, to complete grant closeout activities.
(e) A program recipient shall use at least 10 percent of the funds allocated under this section for services for homeless youth populations. This subdivision does not prohibit program recipients from spending a greater percentage on services for homeless youth populations.
(f) Moneys allocated pursuant to this section shall be expended in compliance with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.) 50242.
(a) The department shall make an application for round 6 base program allocations available no later than January 31, 2025.
(b) Applications shall be due no later than 180 days from the date applications are made available pursuant to subdivision (a).
(c) (1) Applicants from each region shall submit a single, regional application from their shared region.
(2) Each applicant shall have the discretion to receive their base program allocation directly or may designate a corresponding eligible applicant in their region to serve as the fiscal agent responsible for the administration of funding made available pursuant to this article.
(d) Within 30 days of the application deadline pursuant to subdivision (b), the department shall either approve the application or return it to the applicant with written, detailed comments and request one or more of the following specific amendments to the application:
(1) Greater detail on any aspect of the application so the department can ensure fidelity with the applicant’s proposed use of funds and impact on system performance measures.
(2) Modifications or provision of additional information on the applicant’s proposed funding plan to ensure compliance with this section, and ensure alignment with evidence-based solutions to reduce homelessness.
(3) Any other modifications or provision of information that would allow the department to better monitor and evaluate the region’s compliance with its regionally

38 coordinated homelessness action plan and whether it is meeting objective performance standards.
(e) (1) An applicant whose application has been returned pursuant to this section shall respond to the department’s requested amendments and submit a revised application within 30 days. Where the revised application differs from the department’s requests, the applicant shall include an explanation of the differences and the rationale for departing from requested amendments.
(2) The department shall have 30 days within which to approve the application if, as amended, it addressed the department’s concerns or to provide the applicant with additional guidance and a deadline for further amending to fully address the department’s concerns.
(f) (1) To receive a round 6 base program allocation, an applicant shall submit an application to the department. A complete application submitted pursuant to this section shall include, in the form and manner prescribed by the department, all of the following:
(A) A regionally coordinated homelessness action plan that the department finds compliant with Section 50240. This may be an updated version of the action plan submitted in prior rounds if that action plan was found compliant by the department.
(B) A detailed proposal for how the applicant intends to use the funds for which it is applying that complies with Section 50243.
(C) All other components that the department shall deem necessary to the proper administration of the program.
(2) After approval of an application pursuant to this section, the department shall disburse 50 percent of an eligible city’s, county’s, or continuum of care’s total allocation pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 50241 upon a determination that the eligible city, county, or continuum of care has done all of the following:
(A) Contractually obligated all of its funding from rounds 1 through 3 of the program.
(B) Expended all of its funding from round 1 of the program. (C) Expended at least 50 percent of its funding and contractually obligated 75 percent of its funding from the first disbursement of round 4 of the program. (g) The department and recipients shall post final round 6 program applications to their respective internet websites within 30 days of disbursal to the applicant. (h) (1) On or before January 31, 2027, a grantee shall submit to the department an update to their round 6 regionally coordinated homelessness action plan activities, which shall include updates on the obligation and expenditure activities, progress on their system performance and improvement plan, key actions and corresponding updates on system performance measures carried out pursuant Section 50240, as applicable.

39 (2) The department shall, within 30 days, review the update and report its findings to the participating grantee pursuant to this subdivision. (3) If the department finds that the grantee has adhered to the requirements of this section, or concludes that the grantee has addressed any shortcomings in the update, the department shall approve the update.
(4) (A) If the department finds that a grantee failed to adhere to the requirements of this section, the department may require the participating jurisdictions in the region to make specific changes needed to meet the requirements of this section. If the department concludes that the grantee made insufficient progress on key actions or failed to improve on at least one-half of the region’s system performance measures, the department may require the participating jurisdictions to provide a corrective action plan to the update to the regionally coordinated action plan to address these findings. Participating jurisdictions shall accomplish these changes or submit a corrective action plan, as applicable, within 30 days of being notified by the department.
(B) The department shall have 30 days to review the changes or corrective action plan, as applicable, to determine if they addressed the department’s concerns and approve the update, or to provide the grantee with additional guidance and a deadline for making changes or further amending the corrective action plan to address the department’s concerns.
(5) (A) The department may withhold the remaining 50 percent of funds from a grantee until the department has approved the update to the grantee’s round 6 regionally coordinated homelessness action plan.
(B) The department shall provide technical assistance and support of jurisdictions efforts to comply with the requirements of this paragraph. (6) Regions are encouraged to update their memorandums of understanding to reflect their updated regionally coordinated homelessness action plan that have been approved pursuant to this subdivision. The department may ask for confirmation that a region has updated its memorandum of understanding to reflect a part of a corrective action required under this section.
(7) In making determinations pursuant to this subdivision the department may provide exceptions to the requirement if the recipient demonstrates hardship by a disaster for which a state of emergency is proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (8) After the department has deemed a regionally coordinated action plan compliant with this section, the grantee shall submit any proposed revisions to the department for review and approval. No later than 30 days from submission, the department shall review the proposed revisions and either approve the revisions or recommend changes.

40 (9) All proposed, approved, and amended regionally coordinated homelessness action plans shall be posted on the internet website of all participating jurisdictions in the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan, and the department shall post all action plans received from participating jurisdictions. (10) In determining whether the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan substantially complies with this article, the department may consult with any local government, public agency, group, or person, and shall receive and consider any written comments from any public agency, group, or person, regarding the action by a participating jurisdiction.
(i) (1) A recipient shall contractually obligate not less than 75 percent, and shall expend not less than 50 percent, of the initial round 6 program allocations made to it pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (f) no later than June 30, 2027. (2) The department shall disburse the remaining 50 percent of a recipient’s total base allocation pursuant to Section 50241 only after the recipient demonstrates all of the following:
(A) Compliance with subdivision (h).
(B) Compliance with the requirement to contractually obligate and expend a minimum amount of its round 6 program allocation pursuant to paragraph (1). (C) That the recipient has a compliant housing element as defined in Section 65589.9 of the Government Code, if the recipient is a city or county. If the recipient does not have a compliant housing element, the department shall hold the disbursement until the recipient is housing element compliant, consistent with paragraph (3).
(3) On or before December 31, 2028, a recipient shall return to the department any funds that have not been expended pursuant to this subdivision, to be allocated as supplemental awards by the department in accordance with Section 50244. (j) The department may request additional information from applicants, as needed, to meet other applicable reporting or audit requirements.
(k) In addition to requirements in Section 50222, the department may monitor the expenditures and programmatic activities of an applicant, as the department considers necessary, to ensure compliance with round 6 program requirements. (l) The department may, as it considers appropriate or necessary, request the repayment of round 6 program funds from an applicant, or pursue any other remedies available to it by law for failure to comply with program requirements. (m) Any remaining amounts of round 6 base program allocation funds not expended by June 30, 2029, shall revert to, and be paid and deposited in, the General Fund. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.)

41 50243.
(a) The intent of round 6 is to reflect the state’s priorities to prevent and expeditiously reduce unsheltered homelessness through homelessness prevention activities, sustaining existing interim housing solutions, and permanent housing solutions, including long-term sustainability of affordable permanent supportive housing. (b) Applicants shall develop data-driven plans that fund the state’s priorities. (c) Applicants shall demonstrate how the region will use available resources to sustain all existing and, as applicable, any proposed interim housing investments within the region, including, but not limited to, use of local dedicated funding, Behavioral Health Services Act funds, or any funds pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50216) or this chapter as long-term capitalized operating reserves, or any other local, state, or federal funding source.
(d) Before proposing to use round 6 resources to fund new interim housing other than new interim housing for youth or proposing to use round 6 resources to fund nonhousing solutions, applicants shall first demonstrate that their region has dedicated sufficient resources from other sources to sustain their existing and planned portfolio of long-term permanent affordable housing and existing interim solutions, including capital and operating costs.
(e) Subject to subdivision (d), allowable uses of round 6 base program allocation funds include all of the following:
(1) Permanent housing solutions that can prevent or serve those experiencing unsheltered homelessness, including, but not limited to, persons experiencing homelessness coming from encampment sites. These uses include all of the following:
(A) Rental subsidies, including to support placement of individuals in CARE Court. (B) Landlord incentives, such as security deposits, holding fees, funding for needed repairs, and recruitment and relationship management costs. (C) Move-in expenses.
(D) Operating Subsidies in new and existing affordable or supportive housing units serving people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including programs such as Homekey, new or existing residential care facilities, funded by the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program or the Community Care Expansion Program. Operating Subsidies may include capitalized operating reserves. (E) Supportive services for people in permanent housing, so long as the services are trauma-informed and practice harm reduction, to include intensive case management services, assertive community treatment services, critical time intervention services, other tenancy support services, evidence-based employment services, coordinating mental health, substance use, and primary care treatment, or other evidence-based supportive services to increase housing retention.
(F) Capital for permanent housing that serves people experiencing homelessness,

42 including conversion of underutilized buildings or existing interim or transitional housing into permanent housing.
(G) Services coordination, which may include access to workforce, education, and training programs, or other services needed to promote housing stability in permanent supportive housing.
(2) Homelessness prevention includes, but is not limited to, both of the following:
(A) Rental assistance, rapid rehousing, and other programs as long as they prioritize households with incomes at or below 30 percent of the area median income.
(B) Diversion support programs that prevent people at risk of or recently experiencing homelessness from entering unsheltered or sheltered homelessness.
(3) Interim housing solutions, that can provide shelter to those experiencing unsheltered homelessness, including, but not limited to, persons experiencing homelessness coming from encampment sites. These uses include all of the following:
(A) Navigation centers that are low barrier, as defined in Sections 65660 and 65662 of the Government Code.
(B) Operating expenses for existing congregate shelter sites. (C) Operating expenses in new or existing noncongregate shelter sites and transitional housing for youth.
(D) Motel or hotel vouchers.
(E) Services provided to people in interim housing, to include trauma-informed and evidence-based intensive case management services, housing navigation, connecting people to substance use or mental health treatment, public benefits advocacy, and other supportive services to promote stability and referral into permanent housing.
(F) Capital funding to build new noncongregate shelter sites and transitional housing sites for homeless youth, including for construction, rehabilitation, and capital improvements to convert existing congregate sites into noncongregate sites.
(G) Capital funding for clinically enhanced congregate or noncongregate shelter sites.
(H) Youth-focused services in transitional housing.

43 (I) Improvements to existing emergency shelters to lower barriers and increase privacy.
(J) Any new interim sheltering funded by round 6 funds shall be low barrier, comply with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and prioritize interventions other than congregate shelters except clinically enhanced congregate shelters as specified in subparagraph (G).
(4) Nonhousing solutions, including nonhousing services for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, including, but not limited to, persons experiencing homelessness from encampment sites and those transitioning out of encampment sites. This includes street outreach, evidence-based engagement services, intensive case management services, assertive community treatment, housing navigation, harm reduction services, coordination with street-based health care services, and hygiene services for people living in encampments and unsheltered individuals. (f) (1) Applicants may request, in a form prescribed by the department, approval to utilize round 6 funding on allowable expenditures outside of the state’s intended priorities, as enumerated in this section.
(2) The department may grant applicants preapproval to utilize program funding on allowable uses only after an applicant has demonstrated that state priorities are adequately resourced, and the applicant has exhausted all means to accomplish these priorities.
(g) An applicant shall not use more than 7 percent of a round 6 program allocation for administrative costs incurred by the city, county, continuum of care, or tribe to administer its program allocation. For purposes of this subdivision, “administrative costs” does not include staff or other costs directly related to implementing activities funded by the program allocation.
(h) (1) The department may authorize an applicant to use up to an additional 1 percent for costs related to the Homeless Management Information System. Related costs include Homeless Management Information System licenses, training, system operating costs, and costs associated with carrying out related activities. (2) Upon agreement between the grantee and the Homeless Management Information System lead entity, the grantee shall transfer the authorized amount of funds pursuant to paragraph (1) for related costs to the Homeless Management Information System lead entity. The department shall specify the method and manner for this transfer of funds.
(i) A recipient of a round 6 program allocation shall comply with Housing First as provided in Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(j) Notwithstanding Section 27011 of the Government Code, or any other law governing the deposit of funds in the county treasury, a county may accept or deposit into the county treasury funds from any source for the purpose of administering a project, proposal, or program under this article.

44 (k) For purposes of Section 1090 of the Government Code, a representative of a county serving on a board, committee, or body with the primary purpose of administering funds or making funding recommendations for applications pursuant to this article shall have no financial interest in any contract, program, or project voted on by the board, committee, or body on the basis of the receipt of compensation for holding public office or public employment as a representative of the county. (l) A program recipient shall not use funding from the program allocated under this section to supplant Encampment Resolution Funding program grant funds provided under Section 50251.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.) 50244.
(a) For the purposes of this section, the supplemental Homekey program shall be the same as the program set forth in Section 50675.1.3, except that the applicants are limited to those described in meeting the criteria set forth in subdivisions (b) and (c). (b) Tribal applicants, cities, and counties that are eligible for round 6 shall be eligible, separately, for supplemental Homekey funding pursuant to this section. (c) To be eligible for the supplemental Homekey program, a city or county must satisfy both of the following:
(1) Have a compliant Housing Element as defined in Section 65589.9 of the Government Code by the time of being granted the award. This requirement does not apply to tribal applicants.
(2) Have an approved regionally coordinated homelessness action plan pursuant to this article. This requirement does not apply to tribal applicants. (d) On or after January 1, 2026, the department shall make an application available for supplemental Homekey funding pursuant to this section.
(e) Funding allocated by this section shall consist of round 6 funding provided in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 50241.
(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 13. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.) Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Reporting

Health and Safety Code – HSC
50220.6.
(a) Notwithstanding any law, a recipient that enters into an agreement as set forth in paragraph (10) of subdivision (a) of Section 50219, paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 50225.5, clause (iii) of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 50220.7, and subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 50220.8 shall provide data elements, including, but not limited to, health information, in a manner consistent with federal law, to the statewide Homeless Management Information System when the system becomes available.
(b) (1) The council shall specify the form and substance of the required data elements. (2) The council may, as required by operational necessity, amend or modify data

45 elements, disclosure formats, or disclosure frequency. (c) Any health information provided to, or maintained within, the statewide Homeless Management Information System shall not be subject to public inspection or disclosure under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).
(d) For purposes of this paragraph, “health information” means “protected health information,” as defined in Part 160.103 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and “medical information,” as defined in subdivision (j) of Section 56.05 of the Civil Code.
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 28, Sec. 98. (SB 1380) Effective January 1, 2023.) 50221.
(a) After receiving program funds, a recipient, by April 1 of the year following receipt of the funds and annually on that date thereafter until all funds have been expended, shall submit a report to the department on a form and method provided by the department that includes all of the following, as well as any additional information the department deems appropriate or necessary:
(1) An ongoing tracking of the specific uses and expenditures of any program funds broken out by eligible uses listed, including the current status of those funds. (2) The number of homeless individuals served by the program funds in that year, and the total number of homeless individuals served in all years of the program. (3) The types of housing assistance provided, broken out by the number of individuals.
(4) Outcome data for an individual served through program funds, including the type of housing that an individual exited to, the percent of successful housing exits, and exit types for unsuccessful housing exits.
(b) No later than April 1, 2026, each applicant that receives a round 1 program allocation shall submit to the department a final report in a format provided by the department, as well as detailed uses of all program funds. (c) The department shall post this information to its internet website within 30 days of receipt and provide notice to the Senate Housing Committee, Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee, and the appropriate budget committees. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 6. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.) 50222.
(a) Beginning in 2021, in addition to the data required on the report under Section 50221, applicants shall provide the following information for both rounds of program allocations through a data collection, reporting, performance monitoring, and accountability framework, as established by the council:
(1) Data collection shall include, but not be limited to, information regarding individuals and families served, including demographic information, information

46 regarding partnerships among entities or lack thereof, and participant and regional outcomes.
(2) The performance monitoring and accountability framework shall include clear metrics, which may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(A) The number of individual exits to permanent housing, as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, from unsheltered environments and interim housing resulting from this funding. (B) Racial equity, as defined by the department in consultation with representatives of state and local agencies, service providers, the Legislature, and other stakeholders.
(C) Any other metrics deemed appropriate by the department and developed in coordination with representatives of state and local agencies, advocates, service providers, and the Legislature.
(3) Data collection and reporting requirements shall support the efficient and effective administration of the program and enable the monitoring of jurisdiction performance and program outcomes.
(b) Based on the data collection, reporting, performance monitoring, and accountability framework established by the department pursuant to subdivision (a), all recipients of a program allocation, no later than April 1 of the year following receipt of funds, and annually on that date thereafter until all funds have been expended, shall submit a report to the department in a format provided by the department. (c) No later than April 1, 2027, each recipient that receives a round 2 program allocation shall submit to the department a final report in a format provided by the department, as well as detailed uses of all program funds.
(d) Data collection and data sharing pursuant to this chapter shall be conducted and maintained in accordance with all applicable state and federal privacy and confidentiality laws and regulations.
(e) The client information and records of services provided pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the requirements of Section 10850 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and shall be exempt from inspection under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Part 1 of the Government Code). (f) Notwithstanding any other law, data collected through the administration and operation of this chapter shall be captured based on the Homeless Management Information System data standards set forth by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and by any other means specified by the department, and may be shared with other programs to maximize the efficient and effective provision of public benefits and services, and to evaluate this chapter or its impact on other public benefit and services programs.
(Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 7. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.) 50223.

47 (a) Beginning with round 3 of the program, in addition to the data required under Sections 50221 and 50222, applicants shall provide the following information for all rounds of program allocations through a data collection, reporting, performance monitoring, and accountability framework, as established by the council:
(1) (A) Data on the applicant’s progress towards meeting their system performance measures, which shall be submitted annually on April 1 of each year reporting through December 31 of the prior year for the duration of the program. (B) If the applicant has not made significant progress toward their system performance measures, the applicant shall submit a description of barriers and possible solutions to those barriers.
(C) Applicants that do not demonstrate significant progress towards meeting system performance measures shall accept technical assistance from the department and may also be required to limit the allowable uses of these program funds, as determined by the department.
(2) A monthly fiscal report of program funds expended and obligated in each allowable budget category approved in their application for program funds. (b) No later than April 1, 2027, each recipient that receives a round 3 program allocation shall submit to the department a final report in a format provided by the department, as well as detailed uses of all program funds. (c) No later than April 1, 2028, each recipient that receives a round 4 program allocation shall submit to the department a final report in a format provided by the department, as well as detailed uses of all program funds. (d) No later than April 1, 2029, each recipient that receives a round 5 program allocation shall submit to the department a final report in a format provided by the department, as well as detailed uses of all program funds. (e) No later than April 1, 2030, each recipient that receives a round 6 allocation shall submit to the department a final report in a format provided by the department, as well as detailed uses of all program funds.
(f) The department shall post the information described in this section on its internet website within 30 days of its receipt of the information, and provide notice to the Senate Committee on Housing, Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development, and the appropriate budget committees.
(Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 48, Sec. 8. (AB 166) Effective July 2, 2024.) Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
8256.
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (c), agencies and departments administering state programs created on or after July 1, 2017, shall collaborate with the California Interagency Council on Homelessness to adopt guidelines and regulations to incorporate core components of Housing First. (b) By July 1, 2019, except as otherwise provided in subdivision (c), agencies and departments administering state programs in existence prior to July 1, 2017, shall

48 collaborate with the council to revise or adopt guidelines and regulations that incorporate the core components of Housing First, if the existing guidelines and regulations do not already incorporate the core components of Housing First. (c) (1) For the Returning Home Well Program, the Specialized Treatment for Optimized Programming Program, and the Long-Term Offender Reentry Recovery Program, all of which are administered by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, which fund recovery housing, as defined in paragraph (3), for parolees, as defined by Section 3000 of Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall do all of the following:
(A) In coordination with the California Interagency Council on Homelessness, consult with the Legislature, the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, the California Health and Human Services Agency, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other stakeholders to identify ways to improve the provision of housing to individuals who receive funding from that agency or department, consistent with the applicable requirements of state law.
(B) Comply with the core components of Housing First, other than those components described in paragraphs (5) to (7), inclusive, of subdivision (b) of Section 8255.
(C) Ensure that recovery housing programs meet the following requirements:
(i) A recovery housing program participant shall sign an agreement upon entry that outlines the roles and responsibilities of both the participant and the program administrator to ensure individuals are aware of actions that could result in removal from the recovery housing program. Violations of the agreement shall not automatically result in discharge from the recovery housing program.
(ii) Efforts to link program participants to alternative housing options, including interim sheltering, permanent housing, or transitional housing, shall be documented. If a recovery housing program participant chooses to stop living in a housing setting with a recovery focus, is discharged from the program, or is removed from housing, the program administrator shall offer assistance in accessing other housing and services options, including options operated with harm-reduction principles, and identifying an alternative housing placement. This clause does not apply to an individual who leaves the program without notifying the program administrator. (iii) The program administrator shall offer program participants who inform the program administrator that they are leaving the program one or more of the following:
(I) Tenant housing navigation services to permanent housing. (II) Connections to alternative housing providers.
(III) Access to supportive services.
(IV) Intake into a locally-coordinated entry system.
(V) Warm handoff to a partner homeless services provider offering housing navigation.
(iv) The recovery housing program administrator shall track and report annually, to the program’s state funding source, the housing outcome for each

49 program participant who is discharged, including, but not limited to, the following information:
(I) The number of homeless individuals with a housing need served by the program funds that year, as well as the demographics of the population served.
(II) Outcome data for all individuals served through program funds, including the type of housing that the individuals were connected to, the type of housing the individuals were exited to, the percent of housing exits that were successful, and exit types of unsuccessful housing exits. (v) The department shall make every effort to ensure that exits to homelessness are extremely rare.
(2) The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall make efforts to reduce recidivism by offering participation to formerly incarcerated persons in recovery housing programs. Connections to safe and supportive housing is a critical priority for successful community reintegration. (3) For purposes of this subdivision, “recovery housing” means sober living facilities and programs that provide housing in a recovery-focused and peer- supported community for people recovering from substance use issues.

Participation is voluntary, unless that participation is pursuant to a court order or is a condition of release for individuals under the jurisdiction of a county probation department or the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (d) (1) Beginning on January 1, 2023, a grantee or entity operating any of the following state homelessness programs, as a condition of receiving state funds, shall enter the required data elements described in paragraph (8) on the individuals and families it serves into its local Homeless Management Information System, as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development guidance described in paragraph (8), unless otherwise exempted by state or federal law:
(A) The program referred to as Homekey, as described in Section 50675.1.1 of the Health and Safety Code.
(B) The Housing for a Healthy California Program established pursuant to Part

14.2 (commencing with Section 53590) of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code.
(C) The No Place Like Home Program established pursuant to Part 3.9 (commencing with Section 5849.1) of Division 5.
(D) The Multifamily Housing Program (Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 50675) of Part 2 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code). (E) The Veterans Housing and Homeless Prevention Act of 2014, as established by Article 3.2 (commencing with Section 987.001) of Chapter 6 of Division 4 of the Military and Veterans Code.
(F) The Bringing Families Home Program, as established by Article 6 (commencing with Section 16523) of Chapter 5 of Part 4 of Division 9.

50 (G) The CalWORKs Housing Support Program, as established by Article 3.3 (commencing with Section 11330) of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 9. (H) The Housing and Disability Income Advocacy Program, as established by Chapter 17 (commencing with Section 18999) of Part 6 of Division 9. (I) The Community Colleges Homeless and Housing Insecure Pilot Project, as established by funds appropriated by the Budget Act of 2019. (J) The Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program established in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 50216) of Part 1 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code.
(2) Council staff, in consultation with respective administering state agencies or departments, shall specify the entry format and disclosure frequency for the programs subject to this subdivision to submit the data elements as specified in paragraph (1) to inform and meet the council’s statewide objectives and goals described in Section 8257. (3) (A) The requirements of paragraph (1) shall additionally apply to all new state homelessness programs that commence on or after July 1, 2021. (B) New state homelessness programs and new grantees of the existing state programs described in paragraph (1) may be granted an extension of up to one year from program launch to meet the requirements of this subdivision. (4) For purposes of this subdivision, state homelessness programs are defined as those programs that are funded, in whole or in part, by the state with the express purpose of addressing or preventing homelessness or providing services to people experiencing homelessness. This definition shall be broadly construed for the purpose of carrying out the requirements of this subdivision. (5) The requirements of paragraphs (1) and (3) do not supplant any existing requirements imposed on a grantee or entity operating a state program described in this subdivision that require the program to report data into their local Homeless Management Information Systems before January 1, 2023.
(6) (A) Any grantee or entity operating a program described in paragraph (1) or (3) that does not already collect and enter into the local Homeless Management Information System the data elements required under this subdivision shall, upon request, receive technical assistance and guidance from council staff and, as available, from federal partners, including, but not limited to, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(B) When a grantee or entity operating a program requests technical assistance, the council shall inform the respective administering state agency or department and offer the opportunity to partner or coordinate the provision of technical assistance. (7) Any grantee or entity operating a program described in paragraph (1) shall, upon request, be granted an extension to meet the requirements in this subdivision, provided noncompliant grantees are making good faith progress towards meeting the requirements. An extension granted under this paragraph shall not extend beyond July 1, 2023. For purposes of this paragraph, “making good faith progress” includes, but is not limited to, engaging in technical assistance offered under paragraph (6) and

51 establishing a plan to comply with this subdivision. (8) For purposes of this subdivision, required data elements are the Universal Data Elements (Items 3.01–3.917) and the Common Data Elements (Items 4.02–4.20 and Item W5 of the Individual Federal Partner Program Elements) drawn from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Homeless Management Information System Data Standards. When necessary, due to federal changes to the items indicated in this paragraph, the required data elements may be amended to maintain alignment with federal standards. (9) Beginning January 1, 2022, council staff shall provide aggregate data summaries collected in full pursuant to this subdivision to the respective administering state agencies or departments that oversee relevant programs within 45 days of receipt.

Where feasible, council staff shall notify the respective administering state agencies or departments at least 14 days before sharing, publicly using, or referencing the data, including, but not limited to, using the data for any substantive analysis, summary statistics, or other findings. (e) The Board of State and Community Corrections Adult Reentry Grant programs that fund recovery housing subject to this chapter shall apply the requirements of this chapter prospectively beginning July 1, 2022, through any new contracts or agreements.
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 70, Sec. 48. (SB 197) Effective June 30, 2022.)

52 Appendix B: Definitions

The following HHAP 6 program terms are defined in accordance with HSC section 50230-50244:
a) “Agency” means the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency. b) “Applicant” means a continuum of care, city, county, or a region for purposes of the HHAP Round 6 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan. c) “City” means a city or city and county that is legally incorporated to provide local government services to its population. A city can be organized either under the general laws of this state or under a charter adopted by the local voters. d) “Continuum of care” means the same as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
e) “Coordinated Entry System” means a centralized or coordinated process developed pursuant to Section 578.7 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as that section read on January 10, 2019, designed to coordinate homelessness program participant intake, assessment, and provision of referrals.

In order to satisfy this subdivision, a centralized or coordinated assessment system shall cover the geographic area, be easily accessed by individuals and families seeking housing or services, be well advertised, and include a comprehensive and standardized assessment tool.
f) “Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan” means the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan described in Section 50240. g) Unless context requires otherwise, “council,” with respect to the administration of HHAP Round 6, means the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
h) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development. i) “Emergency shelter” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (e) of Section 50801.
j) “Grantee” means an eligible applicant that has been awarded its initial Round 6 base allocation or total Round 6 base allocation.
k) “Homeless” has the same meaning as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as that section read on January 10, 2019. l) “Homeless Management Information System” means the information system designated by a continuum of care to comply with federal reporting requirements as defined in Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The term “Homeless Management Information System” also includes the use of a comparable database by a victim services provider or legal services provider that is permitted by the federal government under Part 576 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
m) “Homeless point-in-time count” means the most recently available point-in-time count data as reflected in the Annual Homeless Assessment Report released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
n) “Homeless youth” means an unaccompanied youth between 12 and 24 years of age who is experiencing homelessness, as defined in Section 725(2) of the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11434a(2)).

53 “Homeless youth” includes unaccompanied youth who are pregnant or parenting. o) “Housing First” has the same meaning as in Section 8255 and 8256 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, including all of the core components listed therein. p) “Memorandum of understanding” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 50240.
q) “Navigation center” means a Housing First, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving homeless individuals and families into Permanent Housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing.
r) “Program”: Unless context requires otherwise, “Program” means Round 6 of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program, or round 6, established pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 50239).
s) “Base program allocation” means the portion of program funds available as defined in Section 50241(a)(1) to expand or develop local capacity to address immediate homelessness challenges pursuant to the allowable uses specified in Section 50243.
t) “Homekey supplemental allocation” means the portion of program funds available to eligible jurisdictions as supplementary Homekey resources, as defined in Section 50234(a)(3) and 50241(a)(2) and administered under the Homekey+ Program.
u) “Recipient” means a jurisdiction that receives funds pursuant to this chapter for the purposes of the program.
v) “Region” means the geographic area served by a county, including all cities and continuum of care within it. A region that has a continuum of care that serves multiple counties may submit a plan that covers multiple counties and the cities within them, or the continuum of care may participate in the regionally coordinated homelessness action plan of each individual county that is part of the continuum of care along with the cities within the county.

1. All continuums of care within the County of Los Angeles shall be considered part of a single region, along with the county and big cities within the county. w) “Small jurisdiction” means a city that is under 300,000 in population as of January 1, 2022, according to data published on the internet website of the Department of Finance.
x) “Tribe” or “tribal applicant” means a federally recognized tribal government pursuant to Section 4103 of Title 25 of the United States Code that is located in California.

Additional Definitions for the purposes of this NOFA:
y) “Administrative Entity” means the entity that will enter into contract with HCD to receive HHAP funds directly for its own allocation (and the allocation(s) of other Eligible Applicants in the region when designated). The Administrative Entity is responsible for HHAP 6 funds and meeting the terms and conditions of the contract. Broadly speaking, this means administering funds, contracting (when necessary) with sub-recipients, and reporting on HHAP 6 dollars and activities to HCD.

54 z) “Eligible Applicant” means a City, or a City that is also a county, that has a population of 300,000 or more, as of January 1, 2022; a county; or a Continuum of Care.
aa) “Expended” means the amount of HHAP 6 funding which the Grantee has obligated under contract or subcontract that has been fully paid and no invoices remain outstanding.
bb) “New Interim Housing” means eligible uses as defined in HSC 50243 (e)(3)(A),(F),(G), and (J). New Interim Housing that meets the Youth Set Aside does not trigger the requirement to document the Sustainability of the Region’s Permanent Housing Portfolio pursuant to HSC section 50243(d). cc) “Large City” means a City, or a City that is also a county, that has a population of 300,000 or more, as of January 1, 2022.
dd) “Obligated” means the amount of HHAP 6 funding for which the Grantee has placed orders, awarded contracts, received services, or entered into similar transactions that require payment. HHAP 6 Grantees must obligate the funds by the statutory deadlines set forth in this NOFA.

55 Appendix C: HHAP 6 Allocation Methodology Overview

HHAP 6 Allocation Amounts

Per HSC 50241(a), HHAP 6 funds are allocated based on each Eligible Applicant’s proportionate share of California’s homeless population, as reported in the 2024 Point-
In-Time (PIT) count.

Basic Program Allocations

1. Funding Breakdown:
a. 80% of Total Funding: $800 million of the $1 billion total. b. Less 5% Administrative Costs: $760 million available for allocations.

2. Allocation Categories:
a. Continuums of Care (CoCs): 30% of $760 million.
b. Large Cities (population ≥300,000): 42% of $760 million. c. Counties: 28% of $760 million.

Continuum of Care Allocation Statute
HSC 50241(a)(1)(A)
Thirty percent of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to continuums of care. The Department shall calculate these allocations to a continuum of care based on each continuum of care’s proportionate share of the state’s total homeless population, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The Department shall not award more than 40 percent of the allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a continuum of care.

CoC Allocation Methodology:

Using the 2024 PIT count, for each CoC, multiply its proportionate share of the state’s total homeless population by the CoC allocation total ($228 million) to determine its individual allocation. For example, if a CoC represents 5 percent of the state’s total homeless population, its individual allocation would be 0.05 × $228 million = $11.4 million. If any CoC’s allocation exceeds $91.2 million (40 percent of the CoC allocation total), the excess amount is redistributed to all other CoCs proportionately.

Large Cities Allocation Statute
HSC 50241(a)(1)(B)
(B) Forty-two percent of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to each city, or a city that is also a county, that has a population of 300,000 or more, as of January 1, 2022, according to data published on the Department of Finance’s internet website. The Department shall calculate the allocation to a city based on the city’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of the region served by the continuum of care within which the city is located, based on the homeless point-in-time count. The Department shall not award more than 45 percent of the program allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a city. If more than one recipient within the continuum of care meets the requirements of this subparagraph, the proportionate share of funds shall be equally allocated to those jurisdictions.

56 Large City Allocation Methodology:
• If there is only one Large City (defined as a city, or a city that is also a county, with a population greater than 300,000) within a CoC, that Large City’s allocation will be calculated as 100 percent of that CoC’s proportionate share of the state’s total homeless population, but only among CoCs that include a Large City. The result of that percentage is then multiplied by the Large City allocation total ($319.2 million).
o Example: If the CoC represents 10 percent of the state’s total homeless population among CoCs that include a Large City, the Large City’s allocation is 0.10 × $319.2 million = $31.92 million.
• If two or more Large Cities exist within the same CoC, their combined allocation is that CoC’s proportionate share of the state’s total homeless population (again, only among CoCs that include a Large City), multiplied by $319.2 million, and then split evenly among those Large Cities. o Example: If City A and City B are both Large Cities in the same CoC, and that CoC represents 5 percent of the state’s total homeless population among CoCs that include a Large City, their total Large City allocation is

0.05 × $319.2 million = $15.96 million, and each City receives $7.98 million.
• If any Large City exceeds $143.64 million (45 percent of the Large City allocation total), the excess is redistributed to all other Large Cities proportionately.

County Allocation Statute
HSC 50241(a)(1)(C)
(C) Twenty-eight percent of the funds described in this paragraph shall be available to each county. The Department shall calculate the allocation to a county based on the county’s proportionate share of the total homeless population of the region served by the continuum of care within which the county is located, based on the homeless point- in-time count. The Department shall not award more than 40 percent of the program allocation made pursuant to this subparagraph to a county.

County Allocation Methodology:
• If there is only one county within a CoC, its allocation will be 100 percent of that CoC’s proportionate share of the state’s total homeless population, multiplied by the county allocation total ($212.8 million).
o Example: If a county is the only county in a CoC and that CoC represents 10 percent of the state’s total homeless population, the county’s allocation is 0.10 × $212.8 million = $21.28 million.
• If two or more counties exist within a CoC, each county’s allocation is first determined by its share of that CoC’s overall PIT count, then multiplied by the CoC’s proportionate share of the state’s total homeless population, and finally multiplied by $212.8 million.
o Example: If County A and County B share a CoC that represents 5 percent of the state’s total homeless population, and County A makes up 40 percent of that CoC’s PIT count while County B makes up 60 percent, then:

57  County A’s allocation = 0.40 × (0.05 × $212.8 million) = $4.256 million.
 County B’s allocation = 0.60 × (0.05 × $212.8 million) = $6.384 million.
• If any county exceeds $85.12 million (40 percent of the county allocation total), the excess amount is redistributed to all other counties proportionately.

CONTINUUM OF CARE ALLOCATION LARGE CITY ALLOCATION COUNTY ALLOCATION Alpine, Inyo, Mono Counties CoC $129,182.63 Anaheim* $5,947,854.53 Alameda $10,783,301.90 Bakersfield $6,504,298.17 Alpine $0.00
Fresno $10,491,196.56 Amador $243,052.20
Bakersfield/Kern County CoC $3,252,720.70 Irvine* $5,947,854.53 Butte $1,575,845.50 Chico, Paradise/Butte County CoC $1,683,030.08 Long Beach $8,227,242.64 Calaveras $187,138.78 Colusa, Glenn, Trinity Counties CoC $302,238.57 Los Angeles** $143,640,000.00 Colusa $63,901.05 Daly/San Mateo County CoC $2,595,839.30 Oakland $23,029,455.86 Contra Costa $3,244,119.29 Davis, Woodland/Yolo County CoC $1,148,019.07 Riverside $10,354,725.71 Del Norte $791,916.56 El Dorado County CoC $346,111.91 Sacramento $16,120,619.10 El Dorado $324,069.60 Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC $5,246,520.28 San Diego $25,844,167.11 Fresno $4,301,909.86 Glendale CoC $213,273.18 San Francisco $20,282,980.01 Glenn $116,391.20 Humboldt County CoC $1,917,021.23 San Jose $25,329,964.46 Humboldt $1,794,934.80 Imperial County CoC $1,837,805.48 Santa Ana* $5,947,854.53 Imperial $1,720,763.94 Lake County CoC $736,097.15 Stockton $11,531,786.79 Inyo $81,017.40 Long Beach CoC $4,114,344.36 Kern $3,045,569.61
Los Angeles City & County CoC $86,772,936.22 Kings $470,129.14 Marin County CoC $1,328,387.25 Lake $689,218.45
Mendocino County CoC $943,276.82 Lassen $152,906.08
Merced County CoC $1,020,055.16 Los Angeles*** $85,120,000.00 Napa City & County CoC $504,543.41 Madera $610,483.23
Nevada County CoC $628,851.21 Marin $1,243,788.26
Oakland, Berkeley/Alameda County CoC $11,516,751.83 Mariposa $59,336.69 Oxnard, San Buenaventura/Ventura County CoC $2,873,703.79 Mendocino $883,203.78 Pasadena CoC $677,599.37 Merced $955,092.45
Modoc $30,809.43
Mono $39,938.16
Richmond/Contra Costa County CoC $3,464,775.18 Monterey $2,779,695.60 Riverside City & County CoC $5,178,272.86 Napa $472,411.32 Roseville, Rocklin/Placer County CoC $855,530.14 Nevada $588,802.52 Sacramento City & County CoC $8,061,726.28 Orange $8,355,062.07 Salinas/Monterey, San Benito Counties CoC $3,725,577.82 Placer $801,045.28 San Bernardino City & County CoC $5,185,585.08 Plumas $152,906.08 San Diego City and County CoC $12,924,354.84 Riverside $4,848,492.04 San Francisco CoC $10,143,272.54 Sacramento $7,548,311.33 San Jose/Santa Clara City & County CoC $12,667,208.31 San Benito $708,616.98 San Luis Obispo County CoC $1,431,977.08 San Bernardino $4,855,338.58 Santa Ana, Anaheim/Orange County CoC $8,923,349.94 San Diego $12,101,261.03 Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County CoC $2,582,433.56 San Francisco $9,497,293.31 Santa Rosa, Petaluma/Sonoma County CoC $3,073,571.23 San Joaquin $5,399,638.58 Stockton/San Joaquin County CoC $5,766,906.84 San Luis Obispo $1,340,780.92 Tehama County CoC $394,860.06 San Mateo $2,430,522.02
Turlock, Modesto/Stanislaus County CoC $2,500,780.40 Santa Barbara $2,417,970.02 Vallejo/Solano County CoC $2,102,264.22 Santa Clara $11,860,491.01 Visalia/Kings, Tulare Counties CoC $2,037,672.92 Santa Cruz $2,111,016.78 Watsonville/Santa Cruz City & County CoC $2,254,602.21 Shasta $1,155,924.32 Yuba City & County/Sutter County CoC $1,130,957.22 Sierra $13,693.09 Siskiyou $578,532.71
Solano $1,968,380.51
Sonoma $2,877,829.35
Stanislaus $2,341,516.99
Sutter $459,859.33
Tehama $369,713.21
Trinity $102,698.11
Tulare $1,437,773.59
Tuolumne $330,916.14
Ventura $2,690,690.57
Yolo $1,074,906.92
Yuba $599,072.33

HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND
PREVENTION ROUND 6 (HHAP 6)

ALLOCATIONS
February 2025
HHAP 6 Allocations are developed per HSC 50241(a), and based on the 2024 Point-In-Time (PIT) count. For description of the methodology, see "Appendix C: HHAP 6 Allocation Methodology" within the HHAP 6 NOFA. The HHAP 6 Allocation is the total HHAP 6 base allocation award amount that eligible applicants are eligible to receive. The awards will be made in two disbursements: an initial disbursement and a remainder disbursement.
*When more than one eligible Large City is within the same CoC PIT count area, the proportionate share of funds shall be equally allocated to those Large Cities.
**No more than 45 percent of the total allocation for Large Cities can be allocated to an individual Large City, the excess is redistributed to all other Large Cities proportionately. ***No more than 40 percent of the total allocation for Counties can be allocated to an individual County, the excess is redistributed to all other Counties proportionately.

Redding/Shasta, Siskiyou, Lassen, Plumas, Del
Norte, Modoc, Sierra Counties CoC $2,929,764.17
Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Tuolumne Counties
CoC $876,248.10

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HHAP 6 Regional Application
Section 1. Regional Identification and Contracting Information Section 1. Regional Identification and Contracting Information

Steps to complete this section:

1. Select the Continuum of Care (CoC) Region. The definition of “Region” is the geographic area served by a county, including all cities and the CoC or CoCs within it (HSC 50230(v)).

2. Indicate which Eligible Applicants are applying together as a region for HHAP 6 (i.e., which Eligible Applicants will administer the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan and be signatory to the Memorandum of Understanding). Eligible Applicants for HHAP 6 are all counties, all Continuums of Care, and Large Cities.

3. For each participating Eligible Applicant, indicate whether and how the Eligible Applicant intends to contract with HCD (i.e., indicate whether the Eligible Applicant will act as their own Administrative Entity, or designate one of the other regional partners to administer their allocation and act as the Administrative Entity on their behalf).

Regional Application Participation
Continuums of Care (CoCs)
 A CoC that serves a single county must apply as part of the regional application with the county and any overlapping Large Cities. In this case, the CoC should select: “Is participating in this regional application as an Eligible Applicant.”
 A CoC that serves multiple counties must either: apply as part of a single regional application with multiple counties and any overlapping Large Cities or participate in the regional application of each overlapping county and the Large Cities therein. When the CoC is participating in multiple regional applications, the CoC should select: “Is participating in this regional application as an Eligible Applicant” for the regional application that will include the CoC’s HHAP 6 funding plan, and should select: “Is participating in this regional application as a collaborator” for all other regional applications they are participating in. This will help to ensure the CoC’s funding plan is only collected on a single regional application.

Large Cities (“City” or “Cities”)
Large Cities must apply as part of the regional application with the applicable county and CoC.

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Counties
 In a CoC that serves a single County, the County must apply as part of a regional application with the CoC and any overlapping Large Cities.
 In a multi-county CoC, counties are strongly encouraged to apply in collaboration with other counties that are served by the same CoC. At a minimum, each County must apply with the overlapping CoC.

LA Region
All CoCs within the County of Los Angeles shall be considered part of a single region, along with the County and Large Cities within the county and therefore must apply together. (HSC § 50230(v)(2).) Contracting
Each Eligible Applicant has the discretion to administer their base allocation directly or may designate an Eligible Applicant in their region to serve as their Administrative Entity. The selections made in this section will indicate which Eligible Applicant will enter into contract with HCD to administer each Eligible Applicant’s HHAP 6 allocation. For reference, HHAP 6 allocations are available on HCD’s HHAP website.

The Administrative Entity is responsible for meeting the terms and conditions of the contract, which include, but is not limited to, contracting (when necessary) with sub-recipients, and fulfilling all monthly, annual, final, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) reporting requirements.  If you plan to contract with HCD to receive and administer only your (individual) HHAP 6 allocation, select: “Will enter into contract with HCD to receive and administer their HHAP 6 allocation” under the contracting selection.
 If you do not plan to contract with HCD and instead plan to identify another participating Eligible Applicant in the region to enter into contract with HCD to receive and administer your HHAP 6 allocation, select: “Identify another participating Eligible Applicant in their region to enter into contract with HCD to receive and administer their HHAP 6 allocation” under the contracting selection. Once selected, you will be prompted to designate the Administrative Entity from a list of other Eligible Applicants in the region.  If you plan to contract with HCD to receive and administer multiple HHAP 6 allocations within your region, select: "Will enter into contract with HCD to receive and administer their HHAP 6 allocation and allocation(s) from other Eligible Applicants in the region" under the contracting selection.

Please select the Continuum of Care region
Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC
Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC Region
Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC
CA-514 Participation
Is participating in this application as an eligible
applicant.

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CA-514 Contracting
Identify another participating Eligible Applicant in
their region to enter into contract with the state to
receive and administer their HHAP 6 allocation
CA-514 Designated Administrative Entity
Fresno County
Contact Title
Senior Staff Analyst
Name
Shannon Duncan
Email
[email protected]
Phone
(559) 600-2347
City of Fresno
Fresno Participation
Is participating in this application.

Fresno Contracting
Will enter into contract with the state to receive and
administer their HHAP 6 allocation individually
Contact Title
City Manager
Name
Georgeanne A. White
Email
[email protected]
Phone
(559) 621-7795
Fresno County
Fresno County Participation
Is participating in this application.

Fresno County Contracting
Will enter into contract with the state to receive and
administer their HHAP 6 allocation and allocation(s)
from other Eligible Applicants in the region
Contact Title
Senior Staff Analyst
Name
Shannon Duncan
Email
[email protected]
Phone
(559) 600-2347

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Madera County
Madera County Participation
Is participating in this application.

Madera County Contracting
Will enter into contract with the state to receive and
administer their HHAP 6 allocation individually
Contact Title
Administrative Services Officer
Name
Sonee Brown
Email
[email protected]
Phone
(559) 675-7841
Number of Contracts
3

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Section 2. Documentation and Certification of Stakeholder Engagement
Section 2. Documentation of Stakeholder Engagement

1. Provide the dates for which at least three public meetings were held to support the development of the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan (Plan).

2. Describe how each stakeholder group from the list provided was invited and encouraged to engage in the Plan.

3. Describe the specific input from the public meetings that was incorporated into the Plan.

4. Certify that all participating Eligible Applicants met the process requirements for developing the Plan.

Meeting Dates
Meeting Dates Meeting Name or Identifier (optional)
3/6/2025 Madera
3/12/2025 City of Fresno
3/13/2025 CoC
3/19/2025 County-Mendota
3/21/2025 Online
3/24/2025 County-Selma
Stakeholder engagement
Stakeholders Description of how
stakeholders were invited and
encouraged to engage in the
public stakeholder process
Describe the specific input from
stakeholders that was incorporated
into the Plan
People with lived experience
of homelessness, including
but not limited to survivors of
domestic violence.

The County of Fresno presented
at the March 13, 2025, FMCoC in
person meeting. Membership
includes people with lived
experience in homelessness
including survivors of domestic
violence, homeless service
providers including those serving
victims of domestic violence, local
jurisdiction representatives, Medi-
Cal managed care plans, victims
of human trafficking service
providers, local school districts,
local community colleges, and
various other service providers.

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Everyone in attendance was
encouraged to provide funding
recommendations as well as any
feedback pertaining to homeless
services throughout the meeting.

Youth with lived experience
of homelessness.

County of Fresno met with current
youth providers to receive
feedback from program
participants and staff members.

The youth providers provide
services to youth within the
Fresno Madera Continuum of
Care jurisdiction. Additionally,
youth providers from Madera
County were provided the flyer
with all meeting information and
were invited to all community
meetings.

Local department leaders
and staff of qualifying smaller
jurisdictions, including child
welfare, public welfare, health
care, behavioral health,
justice, and education system
leaders.

Along with presenting at the
FMCoC meeting, there were also
two meetings held in rural Fresno
County and one in Madera
County. This allowed for a diverse
collection of feedback from
throughout the jurisdiction. The
flyer was shared with community
leaders and was posted on the
FMCoC website.

Homeless services and
housing providers, including
developers of permanent
affordable housing operating
within the region.

The City of Fresno presented at
the HHAP-6 Community Meeting
on March 12, 2025, held at the
Ted C. Wills Community Center.

This meeting followed the
presentation of the 2024 Housing
Element Annual Progress Report.

A diverse group of individuals—
including developers and housing
providers—who attended the
Housing Element meeting also
participated in the HHAP-6
meeting. These additional
participants collaborated with
homeless service providers and
advocates to offer feedback for
the HHAP-6 planning process.

Each Medi-Cal Managed
Care Plan contracted with the
State Department of Health
Care Services in the region.

The Medi-Cal managed care
providers are members of the
CoC and their feedback was
captured during the March 13th

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meeting. Additionally, the CoC
representative during the
application development process
was a managed care plan
provider; where they were able to
provide feedback on all aspects of
the application including
community outcomes.

Street medicine providers,
victim service providers, and
other service providers
directly assisting people
within the region
experiencing homelessness
or at risk of homelessness.

Although a majority of the
required stakeholders were
present during various meetings,
many stakeholders, including
those listed here, were invited to
provide their feedback via email
which provided a link to the
community's online survey. This
survey was also shared at the
various meetings to provide
multiple methods of providing
feedback.

Federally recognized tribal
governments pursuant to
Section 4103 of Title 25 of
the United States Code that
are within the region.

Tribal governments were included
in the public stakeholder process
via the CoC public meeting as
there is representation from Big
Sandy Rancheria in the
membership. There were
opportunities for input into
prioritization as well as the
funding plan for all members and
attendees of the CoC general
meeting. Tribal governments were
informed of the community
meetings which were publicly
advertised via online
announcements by all
jurisdictions and physical flyers
distributed throughout the
community. As mentioned below,
the majority of the feedback was
collected anonymously so a
record of specific input on the part
of Tribal Governments is not
known. However, all input was
taken into consideration when
developing the plan for funding.

Describe any other input from public meetings not captured above that was incorporated into the Plan.

Documentation of Stakeholder Engagement Narrative - Stakeholder Input The majority of feedback was collected anonymously at the community meetings as planning and

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execution of these meetings occurred after the NOFA was released but prior to the application template being released. Additionally, the partnering jurisdictions believed that anonymous responses would lead to stakeholders providing more open and direct feedback.

During the meetings, the eligible activities for HHAP-6 were presented to the community, allowing them to meet with staff and discuss each topic. This provided an opportunity for the community to seek clarification on the eligible activities and give feedback on the resources that are working or not working. Feedback was collected anonymously using paper ballots or electronic ballots depending on the type of meetings.

However, stakeholders were able to provide suggestions and opinions verbally or in written form. A total of 959 anonymous votes were received, with each person allowed to select up to three eligible activities got prioritization. The community's top three eligible activities selected for adults were:

1. Delivery of Permanent Housing Innovative Housing Solutions and Operating Subsidies for Youth and Adults

2. Services and Service Coordination for Youth and Adults

3. Rapid Rehousing
The community's top three eligible activities selected for youth were:

1. Services and Service Coordination

2. Delivery of Permanent Housing Innovative Housing Solutions and Operating Subsidies for Youth and Adults

3. Prevention and Shelter Diversion
Additionally, the multi-jurisdictional funding plan was shared for public comment prior to approval by each of the jurisdictions' governing bodies, providing an additional opportunity for the jurisdictions to receive input on the funding plan and priorities.

Optional Upload: Stakeholder Engagement
By checking this box, I certify that all participating Eligible Applicants met the public meeting process requirements in statute (HSC Section 50240(d) and (e)) and in the HHAP 6 NOFA in developing the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan, documented in Section 2 of this regional application.

I certify under penalty of perjury that all of the information in Section 2, above, is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Open

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Section 3. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan Section 3. Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan Applicants must submit a Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan (Plan) that fully complies with HSC section 50240(c). This Plan shall lay out a strategic approach to address homelessness within the region, emphasizing collaborative efforts among participating applicants.

In developing the HHAP 6 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plans, regions should build upon their approved HHAP 5 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plans. This means regions should leverage and update information from their approved HHAP 5 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan in corresponding sections of the proposed HHAP 6 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan.

Regional Roles, Responsibilities, and Housing and
Homelessness Service Policies

3.a. Regional Partners' Roles and Responsibilities

3.a.1. Outreach and Site Coordination
Eligible Applicant Describe roles and responsibilities in outreach to individuals experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness in the region, and in coordination on citing of services, shelters, and interim and permanent housing in the region
Fresno County The Department of Behavioral Health utilizes HHAP and ARPA funding to provide outreach, engagement, and linkage services to individuals experiencing homelessness in the rural and
unincorporated areas of Fresno County through the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program. This program is currently operated by Kings View, Corporation, a local provider and is targeted to adults experiencing serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Although the HHAP funded shelters are all located in metro Fresno, they are all available to anyone experiencing homelessness within Fresno County. A pilot program operated through the PATH Outreach services also provides motel vouchers for unhoused individuals in rural communities that lack the infrastructure or concentration of unhoused individuals to necessitate regional shelter capacity. Additionally, the County is currently completing and application on behalf of the FMCoC for Emergency Solutions Grant funding that will be prioritized for non- entitlement areas which are primarily in rural Fresno County.

City of Fresno The City of Fresno supports comprehensive street outreach and encampment resolution services within the metropolitan Fresno area.

Through allocations from the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program and the Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF), the City funds the Homeless Outreach Progressive Engagement (HOPE) Team, currently operated by Poverello House.

The HOPE Team collaborates closely with the City’s Homeless

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Assistance Response Team (HART), Code Enforcement, the Public Works/Solid Waste Division, the Fresno Police Department, the Continuum of Care’s Coordinated Entry System (CES), and a network of homeless service providers. Together, these partners work to engage, serve, and stabilize individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness, particularly those who are most vulnerable and at risk, while also facilitating the resolution of encampments within Fresno’s city limits.

The City’s Homeless Assistance Response Team (HART) is
comprised of four components:

1. Outreach (HOPE)

2. Police Response (HART PD)

3. Code Enforcement (HART CODE) Sanitation (HART
Sanitation)

4. Sanitation (HART Sanitation)
Each division within the Homeless Assistance Response Team (HART) plays a distinct role in the City of Fresno’s encampment resolution strategy.

The Homeless Outreach Progressive Engagement (HOPE) Team leads the City’s street outreach efforts, engaging individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Operated by Poverello House, the HOPE Team connects people with essential services such as screening and assessment, crisis intervention, community referrals, interim shelter placement, and short-term case management. A HOPE Team dispatcher receives referrals from the City and coordinates outreach efforts to identified encampment locations. In addition to working within city limits, the HOPE Team collaborates with external partners, including the Fresno Irrigation District, Caltrans, the County of Fresno, the Downtown Association, and other jurisdictions to extend outreach and engagement efforts.

HART PD provides law enforcement services at encampment sites established on property not legally permitted for occupancy. Their role is to ensure public safety and uphold local ordinances related to unauthorized encampments.

HART Code Enforcement addresses encampment locations requiring formal notifications and regulatory compliance. This includes issuing notices to property owners and encampment occupants and managing code-related concerns that may arise during resolution efforts.

HART Sanitation is responsible for trash and debris removal at encampment sites, including the collection and safekeeping of unattended personal property of value, in accordance with applicable regulations.

In addition, the City’s Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) project enhances outreach services in designated ERF zones within metro Fresno. This initiative includes initial screenings, emergency needs

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assessments, and immediate service connections, such as mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services. Outreach teams also link unsheltered individuals to shelter and housing resources through the Continuum of Care’s Coordinated Entry System (CES).

For those awaiting shelter placement or ineligible for immediate housing, outreach staff provide “street navigation” services, helping individuals develop housing plans and facilitating connections to permanent housing.

Fresno City & County/Madera
County CoC
Through the HUD CoC Grant, the FMCoC funds the Coordinated Entry Management Entity. This entity, through Poverello House, employs the housing matcher and community coordinator positions for the Coordinated Entry System, and works actively in the community to connect clients with navigators and complete match requests as well as oversee the training for homeless services providers across the continuum. The entity has worked to create referrals for access site staff to connect clients with navigators funded through HHIP, to ensure that these services are made available to clients who present when no shelter beds are available. Additionally, the Coordinated Entry Subcommittee meets bi-monthly to evaluate community performance and address bottlenecks in the system, making recommendations to the FMCoC Board of Directors as appropriate.

Madera County The County of Madera has a Housing and Homelessness Services webpage within the main county website. Through this website, the public can identify encampments for outreach services and submit referral forms to the Homeless Engagement for Living Program (HELP Center) located at the Community Action Partnership of Madera County (CAPMC), which also serves as Madera County's Coordinated Entry System (CES). The County of Madera Sheriff’s Office, Social Services Department, Behavioral Health Services, and Public Health Department coordinate with CAPMC and other local agencies when an encampment has been identified. A combination of supportive services such as intensive case management, community treatment, housing navigation, coordination with street-based healthcare and other healthcare services, and hygiene services and supplies are provided as needed.

3.a.2. Siting and Use of Available Land
Eligible Applicant Describe how the Eligible Applicant will coordinate efforts to identify and promote use of available land for the production of interim or permanent housing in the region
Fresno County The County of Fresno, through its Department of Public Works and Planning, reviews building permits and discretionary land use and subdivision map applications, makes recommendations to the County's Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors regarding land use, building, subdivision, and zoning matters, and administers the County's General Plan (which includes a Housing Element) and Community Plans for unincorporated areas of the County. The County’s General Services Department maintains and continually updates an inventory of County owned and leased properties and will

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designate properties as surplus land for potential interim and permanent housing development as appropriate. The County coordinates with other jurisdictions on regional land use and resource management items and certain discretionary land use applications which fall within a city's sphere of influence. When Federal/State funds are available, the County also provides loans and/or grants to support the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing.

The County conducts an annual Developer Meeting to educate developers about the various funding sources available to build in the County. The County highlights various parcels that can be developed for multi-family housing projects or mobile home parks and lists of such parcels are made available to the developers. Additionally, the County discusses the housing needs of the residents of Fresno County and provides opportunities for partnership between developers, property owners and the County. Additionally, County staff provide technical assistance to interested developers and property owners to identify methods to develop in the County.

City of Fresno The City of Fresno’s Planning and Development Department plays a central role in advancing the development of interim and permanent housing by identifying and promoting the use of available land throughout the region. The department is responsible the creation and regular updating of key land use policy documents, including the General Plan and the Housing Element, the latter of which was recently adopted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

These foundational documents guide the City’s growth and land use decisions across both urbanized and undeveloped areas. They also serve as strategic tools for addressing the region's housing needs, with a strong emphasis on expanding access to affordable housing.

The Fresno Housing Element is a critical planning document that outlines strategies to increase housing production through both short and long-term solutions. It identifies suitable sites for the development of temporary and permanent housing and advocates for zoning and land use policy changes that facilitate affordable housing construction. The plan also prioritizes housing solutions for vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness and low-income families. By addressing these key areas, the Housing Element aims to expand housing opportunities for all residents, particularly those most in need.

The City of Fresno’s Planning and Development Department uses the Housing Element and related plans to guide both public and private sector investments, with the goal of improving the quality of life for residents. The department works in close coordination with other City divisions—such as Housing Production and Finance, Community Development, and Homeless Services—to ensure that affordable housing development is integrated with community infrastructure and supportive services.

City staff routinely review entitlement applications to ensure alignment with the General Plan, Housing Element, and Development Code.

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Construction plans are evaluated for compliance with health, safety, and accessibility standards. Additionally, the City identifies and facilitates the disposition of surplus City-owned land for affordable housing development, in accordance with the California Surplus Land Act.

To support housing development, the City actively pursues a variety of funding sources aligned with Fresno’s housing priorities, including the Local Housing Trust Fund, Homekey, and the Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) program. The City also maintains and regularly updates an inventory of City-owned parcels, assessing their suitability for housing and conducting due diligence to ensure optimal use of available land.

Through these coordinated efforts, the City of Fresno is working to expand housing opportunities and strategically utilize available land for the production of both interim and permanent housing to meet the region’s growing housing needs.

Fresno City & County/Madera
County CoC
The FMCoC serves a critical role in informing the community of the needs for households experiencing homelessness. From coordinating the Point-in-Time Count, to improving and analyzing HMIS data, the various subcommittees and Board of Directors of the CoC work to inform the City and Counties of Fresno and Madera of the housing needs in the community. Once projects are developed and funded, the FMCoC CES Management Entity ensures that households are connected to services and matched to appropriate housing interventions, resulting in prioritized referrals to projects as they come online.

Madera County The Madera County Community & Economic Development (CED) Department consists of the following divisions: Environmental Health, Planning, and Building. Through its Environmental Health Division, the County provides services through programs for land use and development. The Planning Division is responsible for preparing and updating the County's General Plan for the land use and physical development of the County and for executing this Plan. Planning also administers County Affordable Housing and Economic Development Programs including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), and HOME Grants, as Federal and State funding is made available and/or awarded to the County. The Building Division reviews construction permits, plans for new development and remodels, and conducts building inspections.

These three divisions work together to make recommendations to the County's Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.

3.a.3. Development of Shelter, Interim and Permanent Housing Options
Eligible Applicant Describe your engagement with housing developers, including developers of permanent supportive housing, to coordinate the financing of interim and permanent housing

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Fresno County The Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) partnered with the Fresno Housing Authority and Upholdings, LLC for the development of The Arthur at Blackstone, Avalon Commons, Crossroads Village and Libre Commons developments. DBH applied to Housing and Community Development and received No Place Like Home (NPLH) awards in the amount of $3,499,685 for The Arthur at Blackstone, $2,183,000 for Avalon Commons, $20,000,000 for Crossroads Village and $11,922,685 for Libre Commons that were allocated toward the construction of these developments. Additionally, DBH has a 20-year commitment to provide Specialty Mental Health Services and Housing Supportive Services for all tenants living at these sites. Through HHAP funding, the County, in partnership with the FMCoC, is currently funding 80 shelter beds: 12 interim shelter beds for youth; 12 triage emergency shelter beds in Madera County; 56 triage emergency shelter beds in Fresno County; along with 65 project-based rapid rehousing units and a rural, tenant-based rapid rehousing project with a capacity of 15 households. The Department of Social Services (DSS) is also using HHAP funding to extend CalWORKs Homeless Assistance stays beyond 16 days. These extended stays are coupled with CalAIM services to help ensure that households are connected to permanent housing or another appropriate housing interventions prior to exiting shelter. Each of the ESG, HDAP, and CalWORKs HSP funding sources serve as
additional resources in the community for housing, employment, training, advocacy, and financial assistance.

Additionally, the County is aggressively pursuing interim and permanent housing funding opportunities made available through Prop 1, BHCIP, and Homekey+. In December 2024, DBH submitted three applications for BHCIP funding to support the development of psychiatric care facilities, which will expand capacity to provide residential treatment services for unhoused individuals with acute SMI needs. In Spring of 2025, the County submitted two Homekey+ applications to develop up to 137 permanent supportive housing units for individuals experiencing homelessness with a behavioral health challenge and will leverage BHSA funding to provide ongoing support for these projects should they be awarded. DBH intends to submit additional applications for behavioral health residential treatment facilities through the second round of BHCIP Bond funding, which is anticipated in Summer of 2025.

The County advertises funding opportunities as funds become available throughout the year to funds permanent supportive housing and affordable housing developments in unincorporated Fresno County or in one of the incorporated cities that participates in the County’s Joint Powers Authority agreement for State and Federal development funding sources. County staff also provide technical to developers in preparing their applications for County funding if necessary. The County provides letters of support for developers applying for funding when appropriate.

City of Fresno The City recognizes the ongoing need to address unsheltered homelessness and establish sustainable pathways to permanent

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housing for the unhoused community. In response, the City has made substantial investments in developing and maintaining both interim shelter and permanent housing capacity and remains committed to pursuing additional funding opportunities to support these efforts.

Through Homekey Round 2, the City is currently operating 295 interim housing beds and supportive services. A recent award under Homekey Round 3 will add 129 permanent housing units, expected to come online within the next year. Additionally, the City utilizes HHAP funding to support 380 emergency shelter beds annually.

To further address the needs of individuals residing in encampments, the City has leveraged Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) awards and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to establish 155 additional interim shelter beds in the designated ERF Encampment Area. All City-funded shelter and interim housing programs incorporate housing-focused wraparound services designed to quickly transition individuals from homelessness to permanent housing and link them to available resources to provide the ongoing support necessary to help them maintain housing stability.

Looking ahead, the City intends to expand its efforts by investing in Rapid Rehousing subsidies, including vouchers for Independent Living Home placements, through its HHAP Round 5 allocation.

Furthermore, the City plans to apply for Encampment Resolution Fund Round 4 to enhance support for encampment residents through strategies such as shared housing, additional Rapid Rehousing subsidies, and comprehensive supportive services.

These strategic investments in Rapid Rehousing and supportive programs will complement the City’s existing infrastructure, reinforcing a holistic approach to increasing permanent housing placements and reducing unsheltered homelessness across Fresno.

Fresno City & County/Madera
County CoC
Through the 2024 HUD CoC Grant, the FMCoC was awarded
$10,060,278 for Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Supportive Housing programs. Through HHAP funding, the County, in
partnership with the FMCoC, is currently funding 111 shelter beds: 12 interim shelter beds for youth; 79 triage emergency shelter beds in Fresno County; and 20 family emergency shelter rooms; along with 23 project-based rapid rehousing units and a rural, tenant-based rapid rehousing project with a capacity of 15 households. The FMCoC CES provides training, referrals, and match to all participating projects in the continuum. Additionally, the FMCoC will utilize HHAP-5 funding to support tenant-based Rapid Rehousing for 42 households in Madera County.

Madera County The County of Madera utilizes CDBG-CV3 and HHAP grant funds for the Madera Rescue Mission (MRM) Triage Center project. The Triage Center consists of six prefabricated units, which have the capacity to accommodate 12 additional guests. Each unit includes two bedrooms along with a kitchen, bathroom, and living room. The units are placed in the residentially zoned land owned by and adjacent to MRM.

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The Madera County Department of Behavioral Health Services (MCBHS) partnered with Self-Help Enterprises to develop River Grove Apartments in Oakhurst. MCBHS applied for to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and received a No Place Like Home (NPLH) award in the amount of $20,000.00 for the development of River Grove. Twenty-two (22) of the 70 units have been designated to Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH).

Additionally, MCBHS has committed to providing 20 years of case management and Specialty Mental Health Services to PSH
households.

3.a.4. Coordination of and Connection to Service Delivery Eligible Applicant Describe how the Eligible Applicant is coordinating, connecting, and delivering services - including Mental Health Services Act or Behavioral Health Services Act within the region - to individuals experiencing homelessness, or at risk of experiencing
homelessness
Fresno County The County of Fresno continues to require all HHAP-funded emergency shelters to provide wraparound services to all guests as well as serve as Coordinated Entry access sites. Access sites are an essential component of the CES wherein clients are triaged for acuity and immediate interventions available, should a bed not be available at that shelter the access site will reach out to other shelters in the community and do their best to find an available bed to prevent another unhoused night. Clients are also referred to other necessary interventions, including referrals to the County Department of Behavioral Health and the HHAP funded diversion program to attempt to prevent homelessness by empowering clients to identify immediate alternate housing arrangements. Additionally, the Department of Social Services Homeless Assistance Unit (HAU) assists CalWORKs clients in crisis, with CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, evaluates for assistance programs for which households may be eligible, but not receiving, and refers to access sites for further assessment and referral, as needed. Through HHAP funding, the DSS HAU will continue working towards becoming an initial screening and diversion site to offer access to services (including CalAIM resources) and diversion services on-site.

City of Fresno The City of Fresno will follow procedures outlined in Administrative Order 6-23 Garbage Removal Clean-up of Temporary Shelter and Code Enforcement Abatement. Specifically, the Homeless Assistance Response Team (HART) will adhere to AO 6-23 to provide: On City- Owned Property, 3 days’ notice is given for removal of trash. For encampments of 10 or more individuals, 7 days’ notice is given to vacate the site (Exhibit B). In addition to AO 6-23, our Homeless Street Outreach RFQ outlines how Homeless Outreach Teams must coordinate with the City of Fresno’s HART team. Specifically, the Homeless Outreach Team will respond to and handle an initial crisis or request through the HART team. All clients referred by the HART team will receive outreach services. The City of Fresno’s service

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agreement with Poverello House outlines how their HHAP Street Outreach Team accepts outreach referrals from HART. The Street Outreach Team also accept referrals from other City of Fresno departments, Caltrans, the Fresno Irrigation District, and railroads.

The referral process ensures that there is a linkage to services as part of each encampment clean-up. This is done in conjunction with general outreach throughout the City of Fresno to link unhoused individuals to emergency shelter, supportive services, and housing navigation. Please refer to the highlighted portions in the attached RFQ and Service Agreement for additional details.

The City of Fresno is committed to a coordinated, client-centered approach in delivering comprehensive services to individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. All City- funded projects under the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) and Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF)
programs are required to provide integrated wraparound services.

These services ensure that participants have access to essential supports including behavioral health, mental health, substance use treatment and housing navigation.

The City has expanded its outreach and engagement efforts through initiatives such as mobile shower and dedicated outreach teams, which meet individuals where they are to build trust and establish initial connections to care. In partnership with the Lived Experience Advisory Board, the City incorporates community-informed feedback to improve service accessibility and effectiveness for unsheltered populations. The City of Fresno is also coordinating with Fresno County in homeless outreach development, which will extend outreach services through 2029. Both entities are collaborating to build an RFP that will serve the metro and county.

All City-administered projects are required to participate in the local Continuum of Care (CoC) and to utilize the Coordinated Entry System (CES) for referrals, ensuring that individuals are connected to the most appropriate housing and supportive services. Under the ERF program, the City has targeted a specific encampment area in metro Fresno with a focused outreach model that includes initial screenings to assess urgent needs, referrals to shelter and housing through CES, and “street navigation” services for individuals awaiting placement or ineligible for shelter. These services support the development of individualized housing plans and facilitated expedited connections permanent housing.

As part of the ERF Round 3 initiative, the City has integrated behavioral health professionals into its outreach model. This includes the addition of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Social Worker, Interim Clinician, and two Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselors. These professionals not only provide on-site services but also work in close coordination with the County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health.

In collaboration with Jurisdictional partners, the City continues to pursue additional funding to:

1. Coordinate mental health and supportive services for unhoused individuals.

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2. Improve access and service equity for historically
underserved populations.

3. Enhance housing navigation services to support increased shelter inflow and successful exits.

4. Expand landlord engagement strategies to open up more housing opportunities.

5. Explore shared housing models that improve affordability and sustainability for households transitioning into permanent housing.

Through this coordinated and collaborative approach, the City of Fresno is building a holistic, sustainable system that supports individuals in their journey to stable housing and improved well-being.

Fresno City & County/Madera
County CoC
The FMCoC funds the CES Management Entity, through its HUD CoC Grant. This entity, which employs the housing matcher and community coordinator, co-chairs the CES subcommittee and takes the lead on identifying gaps in the system. The CES housing matcher and community coordinator, refer clients to navigators and complete match requests to connect clients to the appropriate housing interventions through referrals from participating FMCoC providers across all jurisdictions. The HMIS lead provides support to evaluate information in addressing data quality and system performance toward ending homelessness. Representatives from all jurisdictions participate in both the HMIS and CES subcommittees as well as on the FMCoC Board of Directors, to work together to coordinate service delivery across the continuum. Additionally, the FMCoC holds a weekly case conferencing meeting with housing providers wherein staff are provided with community resource information for referrals and upcoming housing opportunities for clients.

Madera County The H.E.L.P. Center at CAPMC connects those experiencing homelessness with services. The County of Madera Sheriff’s Office, Social Services Department, Behavioral Health, and Public Health coordinate with CAPMC and other local agencies to deliver a combination of supportive services as needed. The Department of Social Services Housing Unit assists clients experiencing or at-risk of homelessness by determining their eligibility for CDSS Housing and other county administered programs and referring them to CAPMC, as an access site for further assessment if needed.

3.a.5. Policies for Addressing Encampments
Encampment Addre
ss or
Gener
al
Locati
on
Estimated
Population
What are
the
region’s
specific
plans to
address
this
encampme
nt?
What are
the Key
Milestone
Dates to
carry out
the
described
plan?
ERF
Status
(site
funded
by
ERF)
ERF
Contra
ct #
Are there
current
plans to
submit an
ERF
application
to address
this site?
Lead
Entity
for
addres
sing
this
encam
pment

Madera-
Encampment
In the
riverbe
200 The
Homeless
H.E.A.R.T.

Madera will
No Yes Mader
a

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Zone #1 d
throug
hout
the
city,
specific
ally
under
bridges
.

Engageme
nt and
Assistance
Response
Team
(H.E.A.R.T.

Madera)
will conduct
regular
outreach to
identify and
engage
unsheltered
individuals
in need of
assistance.

H.E.A.R.T.

Madera is
composed
of
representati
ves from
Madera
County
Sheriff’s
Office,
Behavioral
Health
Services,
Department
of Social
Services,
and
Community
Action
Partnership
of Madera
County
(CAPMC).

CAPMC
oversees
the
operations
and
strategy of
the co-
located
outreach
and crisis
stabilization
team.

H.E.A.R.T.

Madera
continue
their work
to address
encampme
nts by
providing
street
outreach
services,
emergency
housing,
financial
assistance,
and
supportive
wraparound
services.

The
H.E.A.R.T.

Madera
team will
meet at
least
quarterly
and as
needed to
review
progress
and
outcomes
and
address
any
challenges.

Additionally
, the team
will report
out data
monthly to
the
Homelessn
ess Data
Subcommitt
ee and
discuss
progress
and report
any
challenges
and/or
updates
monthly to
the Madera
County

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provides
homeless
outreach
and
immediate
basic
needs, offer
crisis
intervention
,
stabilization
services,
and
referrals to
emergency
shelter and
mental
health
services,
facilitate
access to
shelters,
medical
appointmen
ts, and
support
services,
and inform
individuals
about
available
resources
and
community
programs
throughout
Madera
County.

The team
works
collaborativ
ely in the
field to
engage
individuals
experiencin
g
homelessn
ess,
behavioral
health
crisis, or
both with
County
Homelessn
ess
Strategic
Plan
Implementa
tion
Committee.

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the shared
goal of
connecting
them to
timely care,
stabilization
resources,
and long-
term
support
services.

H.E.A.R.T.

Madera will
pursue joint
funding
opportunitie
s including
local, state,
and federal
grants to
support the
sustainabilit
y and
growth of
this
program.

Additionally
, the City of
Madera
Police
Department
has a
Community
Response
Team
where they
offer
resources
to
individuals
living in
encampme
nts. They
refer people
to
Behavioral
Health
Services for
appointmen
t and
follow-up,
the
Community

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Action
Partnership
of Madera
County
Outreach
Team, the
Madera
Rescue
Mission,
Hope
House for
showers,
Public
Health
Department
, and other
community
resources
as needed.

Madera-
Encampment
Zone #2
The
Ash
Slough
Bypass
Canal
in
Chowc
hilla
consist
s of
several
encam
pments
.
25 The
Homeless
Engageme
nt and
Assistance
Response
Team
(H.E.A.R.T.

Madera)
will conduct
regular
outreach to
identify and
engage
unsheltered
individuals
in need of
assistance.

H.E.A.R.T.

Madera is
composed
of
representati
ves from
Madera
County
Sheriff’s
Office,
Behavioral
Health
Services,
Department
of Social
H.E.A.R.T.

Madera will
continue
their work
to address
encampme
nts by
providing
street
outreach
services,
emergency
housing,
financial
assistance,
and
supportive
wraparound
services.

The
H.E.A.R.T.

Madera
team will
meet at
least
quarterly
and as
needed to
review
progress
and
outcomes
and
No Yes Mader
a
County

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Services,
and
Community
Action
Partnership
of Madera
County
(CAPMC).

CAPMC
oversees
the
operations
and
strategy of
the co-
located
outreach
and crisis
stabilization
team.

H.E.A.R.T.

Additionally
, the team
will report
out data
monthly to
the
Homelessn
ess Data
Subcommitt
ee and
discuss
progress
and report
any
challenges
and/or
updates
monthly to
the Madera
County
Homelessn
ess
Strategic
Plan
Implementa
tion
Committee.

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resources
and
community
programs
throughout
Madera
County.

The team
works
collaborativ
ely in the
field to
engage
individuals
experiencin
g
homelessn
ess,
behavioral
health
crisis, or
both with
the shared
goal of
connecting
them to
timely care,
stabilization
resources,
and long-
term
support
services.

H.E.A.R.T.

Madera will
pursue joint
funding
opportunitie
s including
local, state,
and federal
grants to
support the
sustainabilit
y and
growth of
this
program.

Additionally
, the City of
Chowchilla
Police
Department

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conducts
regular
patrols of
the area
and offer
outreach
services,
including
referrals to
other
community
services
and
programs.

Madera-
Encampment
Zone #3
Variou
s
locatio
ns
throug
hout
the
Oakhur
st area;
encam
pments
are
always
moving
.
30 The
Homeless
Engageme
nt and
Assistance
Response
Team
(H.E.A.R.T.

Madera)
will conduct
regular
outreach to
identify and
engage
unsheltered
individuals
in need of
assistance.

H.E.A.R.T.

Madera is
composed
of
representati
ves from
Madera
County
Sheriff’s
Office,
Behavioral
Health
Services,
Department
of Social
Services,
and
Community
Action
Partnership
H.E.A.R.T.

Madera and
RH
Community
Builders will
continue
their work
to address
encampme
nts by
providing
street
outreach
services,
emergency
housing,
financial
assistance,
and
supportive
wraparound
services.

Both teams
will meet at
least
quarterly
and as
needed to
review
progress
and
outcomes
and
address
any
challenges.

Additionally
, the teams
No Yes Mader
a
County

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of Madera
County
(CAPMC).

CAPMC
oversees
the
operations
and
strategy of
the co-
located
outreach
and crisis
stabilization
team.

H.E.A.R.T.

Madera
provides
homeless
outreach
and
immediate
basic
needs, offer
crisis
intervention
,
stabilization
services,
and
referrals to
emergency
shelter and
mental
health
services,
facilitate
access to
shelters,
medical
appointmen
ts, and
support
services,
and inform
individuals
about
available
resources
and
community
programs
throughout
will report
out data
monthly to
the
Homelessn
ess Data
Subcommitt
ee and
discuss
progress
and report
any
challenges
and/or
updates
monthly to
the Madera
County
Homelessn
ess
Strategic
Plan
Implementa
tion
Committee.

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Madera
County.

H.E.A.R.T.

Madera will
pursue joint
funding
opportunitie
s including
local, state,
and federal
grants to
support the
sustainabilit
y and
growth of
this
program.

Additionally
, the RH
Community
Builders
Street
Outreach
team will
conduct
regular
outreach to

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identify and
engage
unsheltered
individuals
in need of
assistance.

They will
also
provide
immediate
basic
needs, offer
crisis
intervention
and
referrals to
emergency
shelter and
mental
health
services,
facilitate
access to
shelters,
medical
appointmen
ts, and
support
services,
and inform
individuals
about
available
resources
and
community
programs.

Optional Upload: Encampments Excel
City of Fresno Encampments for HHAP-6 - PD Districts.xlsx County of Fresno Encampments - Revised.xlsx
Optional Upload: Map of Encampments
Eligible Applicants with a current and formal policy to address encampments that fully or partially complies with the Cal ICH Guidance on Addressing Encampments must complete the following:

Formal Encampment Policy - Fully or Partially Compliant Eligible Applicant Applicant confirms the
plan complies with the
Cal ICH Guidance on
Addressing
If you selected “Yes, in
part,” describe what
elements of the policy
do comply with the Cal
Provide a link to the
policy or upload a copy
below

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Encampments? ICH Guidance on
Addressing
Encampments, and
specifically how they
comply.

Fresno County Yes https://fresnocounty.legis
tar.com/View.ashx?M=F
&ID=13981421&GUID=D
C0DFF22-EAF2-49E9-
8E49-8376BF53F37A
City of Fresno Yes https://www.fresno.gov/w
p-
content/uploads/2023/04
/AO623GarbageRemova
lCleanupofTemporarySh
eltersandCodeEnforcem
entAbatementProcedure
s.pdf
Upload: Copy of Formal Policy to Address Encampments
County of Fresno Resolution No. 24-346.pdf
City of Fresno AO 6-23. Garbage Removal; Clean-up.pdf
12501983 RFQ Homeless Street Outreach Final.pdf
Poverello Service Agreement - HHAP Outreach and Diversion Executed.pdf Eligible Applicants without a current and formal policy to address encampments that fully or partially complies with the Cal ICH Guidance on Addressing Encampments must complete the following:

Formal Encampment Policy - Nonexistent
Eligible Applicant Describe existing
efforts to address
encampments
Does the Eligible
Applicant actively
commit to adopting a
policy that complies
with the Cal ICH
Guidance on
Addressing
Encampment?
Provide a specific
timeline, including
dates, for future
adoption of formal
policies that comply
with the Cal ICH
Guidance on
Addressing
Encampments
Madera County The County of Madera
does not have a current
and formal policy to
address encampments
but has plans to adopt a
policy in the future that
complies with the Cal
ICH Guidance on
Addressing
Yes August 2025 – Draft the
Encampment Resolution
Policy
September 18, 2025 –
Present the draft policy
to the Madera County
Homeless Strategic Plan
Implementation
Committee

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Encampments. September 18, 2025 –
October 16, 2025 –
Present the draft policy
to the Madera County
Homeless Strategic Plan
Implementation
subcommittees and
other stakeholders;
period for review for any
feedback
October 16, 2025 –
Present the draft policy
to the Madera County
Homeless Strategic Plan
Implementation
Committee with collected
feedback
October 16, 2025 –
November 20, 2025 –
Review period for any
remaining feedback
November 20, 2025 –
Take the final policy to
the Madera County
Homeless Strategic Plan
Implementation
Committee for approval
November 20, 2025 –
Send the final policy to
Madera County Counsel
for review and approval
March 3, 2026 – Take
the final policy to the
Madera County Board of
Supervisors for approval
Fresno City &
County/Madera County
CoC
As a non-governmental
jurisdiction, the FMCoC
does not currently have a
formal policy on
addressing
encampments. However,
partner agencies follow
Cal ICH guidance as
they coordinate services
with the jurisdictions
responsible for
addressing
encampments. The
FMCoC is working with
its jurisdictional partners
and members to develop
and formalize a policy
Yes Now-1/31 Develop policy
2/4- take policy to
FMCoC Board of
Directors
2/12- take policy to the
FMCoC general
membership for approval
3/12-if changes are
necessary, take back to
general membership for
approval

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that aligns with the Cal
ICH Guidance on
Addressing
Encampments.

3.a.6. Housing Element Compliance
Large City or county Eligible
Applicant
Is this Eligible
Applicant's
Housing
Element
Compliant?
If not compliant, provide a timeline for all
relevant milestones to achieve compliance
(refer to Guidance and Example timeline and
milestones for required level of detail)
Fresno County No • 12/17/24 County completed the rezone required to meet the Regional Housing Needs
Allocation. • 4/4/25: County submitted revised
draft addressing issues from last findings letter for
HCD review. • 6/5/25: HCD completes review of
draft and provides letter either determining there
are no remaining issues, or only minor changes are
necessary. • 8/25/2025: County adopts housing
element and submits documentation to HCD. •
10/25/25: HCD completes review of
adopted element and rezones to confirm they meet
what was proposed in draft. If adopted element and
rezones meet requirements, jurisdiction is found
compliant.

City of Fresno Yes
Madera County Yes

3.a.7. Housing Element Implementation
Large City or county Eligible
Applicant
Has this
Eligible
Applicant
implemented
all programs in
their adopted
Housing
Element on the
timelines
identified
therein?
If not, provide a specific timeline and plan with
dates to implement the past due programs.

Fresno County No Program 4: Homeless/Unhoused Needs Status of Program Implementation and Timeline: January 28-
30, 2025 – PIT Count was held, consisting of one
night of observational tallying, and two days of
surveys. July 2025 – Planning committee for 2026
Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is established made up of
local service providers, jurisdictional partners,
individuals with lived experience, and other

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stakeholders, led by County of Fresno
Administrative Office (CAO). August 2025 –
January 2026 – Planning committee meetings are
held at least monthly to prepare for the 2026 PIT
Count. Week of January 12, 2026 – PIT Count
volunteer training will be held. January 27 – 28,
2026 – PIT Count will be conducted, consisting of
two days of surveys; a minimum of five
unincorporated communities in Fresno County will
be surveyed during the count, including two
communities that have not been traditionally
included in prior counts. The Homeless
Encampment Response Workgroup has met on the
second Thursday of each month in 2025 to triage
community reports and deploy appropriate
resources, including street outreach, emergency
shelter placements, and contracted cleanup
services to resolve homeless encampments in
unincorporated Fresno County. Program 6:

Permanent Supportive Housing Status of Program
Implementation and Timeline: The County of
Fresno submitted two applications for Homekey+
funding in early 2025 to support the development of
up to 135 permanent supportive housing units for
individuals experiencing homelessness with a
behavioral health condition. If awarded, the
resulting housing projects are expected to be
operational in mid- to late 2028. The County will
continue to pursue all supportive housing
development funding opportunities including
leveraging BHSA Housing Intervention funding to
support development of permanent supportive
housing capacity following the implementation of
BHSA in July 2026. Program 9: Scattered Site
Master Leasing Housing Status of Program
Implementation and Timeline: The County of
Fresno Board of Supervisors executed an
amendment to the existing Master Leasing Program
agreement in December 2025 to increase the total
number of available housing units from 68 to 78.

These units are reserved for individuals with severe
mental illness who are experiencing or at risk of
homelessness. The additional 10 units are
expected to be available by February 2026.

City of Fresno Yes
Madera County Yes

3.a.8. Prohousing Designation
Large City or county Eligible
Applicant
Current Prohousing
Designation Status
For Eligible Applicants that
have not yet applied or do not

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plan to apply, list the
Prohousing Policies (as
described in the Prohousing
application) that they have
adopted or plan to adopt in the
future.

Fresno County Plans to apply for Prohousing
Designation.

Below are the Prohousing
Policies that have been adopted
or plan to adopt in the future: •
The County has a two-
month project review timeline
requirement for permitting of
projects. • The County does
not require a public hearing for
projects consistent with zoning
and the general plan. •
The County has priority
permitting of 30 days for ADU
plans which are affordable for
lower-income households. •
The County has an
established streamlining permit
process that minimizes the level
of review and approval required
for projects that are consistent
with zoning regulations and the
general plan. •The County’s
zoning ordinance established
objective development standards.
• The County provides
status updates for plan review,
payments, and plan approval on
the internet and is available to the
public. • The County
provides electronic project
submittal that provides status
updates, payment methods, and
permit issuance on the internet
and available to the public. •
The County has adoption
of manufactured homes, tiny
homes, SIP construction
methods, and expedited plan
check option to customers to
accelerate production of
manufactured homes. •
The County provides free pre-
approved ADU/JADU plans and
has staff that assists residents in
accessing and processing their
application for such plans.

Additionally, we have an adopted
policy of 30-day plan review

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timeline and adopted construction
methods to facilitate
interconnection of utilities for
lower ADU building costs.
(Policies that result in less
restrictive requirements than
Government Code sections
65852.2 and 65852.22 to reduce
barriers for property owners to
create ADUs/JADUs.) •
The County provides free pre-
approved duplexes, triplexes, and
fourplexes plans for missing
middle housing types in low-
density, single-family residential
areas and has staff to assist in
the application process. •
The County provides subsidies for
housing affordable to Extremely
Low-Income Households.

City of Fresno Plans to apply for Prohousing
Designation.

The City of Fresno submitted its
Prohousing Designation Program
Application on October 1, 2025,
which outlines consistency with
the United States Interagency
Council on Homelessness’ “7
Principles for Addressing
Encampments.” The City’s
response included the following: •
Principle 1 – Establish a Cross-
Agency, Multi-Sector Response to
Encampments: The Fresno
Homeless Assistance Response
Team (HART) provides a cross-
agency, multisector approach.

Comprising of HOPE Outreach,
Code Enforcement, Police, and
Sanitation units, HART
collaborates across departments
and with nonprofit partners to
connect individuals to services
and address unsafe or unsanitary
encampments. • Principle 2 -
Engage Encampment Residents
to Develop Solutions: Street
Outreach teams engage regularly
with encampment residents to
build trust and facilitate access to
emergency shelter and services.

Continued follow-up is provided
even when initial assistance is
declined, with the goal of securing

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temporary or permanent housing
prior to encampment closure. •
Principle 3 – Conduct
Comprehensive and Coordinated
Outreach: Outreach teams and
FMCoC Access Sites utilize the
Coordinated Entry System (CES)
to develop individualized
strategies and connect individuals
to appropriate housing and
support services. • Principle 4 -
Address Basic Needs and
Provide Storage: Through
Encampment Resolution Funds
(ERF), the City supports Rapid
Rehousing and integrates
behavioral health and substance
use services via clinicians and
AOD counselors, addressing
health, safety, and stability needs.
• Principle 5 – Ensure Access to
Shelter or Housing Options:

Outreach efforts apply harm
reduction strategies and connect
individuals to low-barrier shelters.

These facilities are staffed to
assist participants in developing
personalized housing plans aimed
at achieving positive housing
outcomes. • Principle 6 –
Develop Pathways to Permanent
Housing and Supports: The City’s
contracted outreach team
engages individuals living in
encampments, provides linkages
to interim shelter followed by
ongoing engagement to develop
and implement a housing plan.

City staff actively convene
outreach providers, shelter
providers, rapid rehousing
providers and permanent housing
partners to strengthen alignment
and collaboration. This
coordinated effort improves the
pathways to permanent housing
while emphasizing accessibility
and continuity of care. The City
also partners with the Fresno
Madera Continuum of Care
(FMCoC) Coordinate Entry
System team to help design clear,
low-barrier pathways to

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permanent housing. • Principle 7
– Create a Plan for What Will
Happen to Encampment Sites
After Closure: Encampment sites
are monitored for recurrence and
addressed promptly. For private
properties, owners receive
guidance on preventative
measures such as improved
lighting, maintenance, utility
termination, and nuisance
enforcement requests. In addition
to the city’s efforts to address
encampments, we have
implemented the following
policies to accelerate housing
production: • In Downtown
districts, all housing projects are
approved through a ministerial
process (Zone Clearance). • The
following documents help
streamline development:

Downtown EIR & Southwest
Fresno Specific Plan EIR • The
City of Fresno processes permits
according to timelines set
according to project complexity,
ranging from 3 business days to
28 business days for a complex
project. These timelines are
shared with the public and project
status is tracked daily to ensure
that those past deadlines are
monitored and receive
troubleshooting • The City utilizes
appropriate categorical and
statutory exemptions to
streamline housing development.

Since 2022, the City has issued
476 categorical exemptions for
residential development projects.

Housing developments that can
be developed by right include one
single-family home; a duplex;
qualifying Downtown housing that
complies with all provisions of the
Code; projects developed under
SB 9. • On 11/20/25, the City
Council approved Text
Amendment No. P24-00794 to
the Development Code that
allows ministerial approval of the
following: multi-unit residential

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uses in the office zone district,
multi-unit development in the RM-
1, RM-2 and RM-3 zone districts
within one-half mile of a bus stop,
and mixed-use development in
the CMS, CR, NMX, CMX and
RMX zone districts within the Infill
Priority Area. • Housing projects
that are permitted by right do not
require a public hearing. These
include development of one
single-family home, a duplex, or
qualifying Downtown housing that
complies with all provisions of this
Code, as well as projects
developed under SB 9. •
Application materials for both
planning reviews and building
permits ask applicants to identify
whether any units in the project
are affordable to Lower-Income
Households, and whether the
project is eligible for streamlining
under State law. Projects with
restricted affordable units are
given priority processing,
including the assistance of
dedicated Project Liaisons.

Planning processes for affordable
housing, as well as housing in the
Downtown Planning Area and the
Inner-City Fee Program area, are
targeted for completion within 75
business days. Building permits
for projects including affordable
units are flagged for manager
review and priority assignment. •
The City hosts a weekly, free,
pre-application review committee
with representatives from
Planning, Public Works, Public
Utilities, and Fire where
developers can receive
preliminary feedback on their
proposals prior to officially
submitting them. This has
reduced the amount of review
required by City staff as submitted
projects are more consistent with
the Code. • The City streamlines
housing development at the
project level by using an internal
process (the Accela platform) to

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provide a one-stop-shop to
coordinate the entitlement and
permitting processes. When an
application is submitted in the
platform, it is routed to all
reviewers in multiple departments
and agencies including public
works, public utilities, and
building, offering a single point of
contact for the applicant and
consolidating all
department/agency comments on
the application into a centralized
project profile. • Most uses in the
City of Fresno require, at a
minimum, a Zone Clearance,
which is a minor entitlement
approved at the staff level. To
further streamline ADUs/JADUs,
as of May 2025 a Zone Clearance
is no longer required for a
proposed ADU/JADU.

ADUs/JADUs, including those
using both the City’s standard
plans or their own custom plans,
now only require a building
permit. • All entitlement
applications are submitted online
through the Accela Citizens
Access platform, which is
accessible online 24 hours a day.

All applicants are guided through
a standard online form to fill in
information regarding their project
and upload supporting
documents. Comments on plans
are also provided through Accela.
• Any member of the public may
request to be added to a list for
public notices of major project
milestones. In addition, notices
are posted to the City Clerk’s
webpage, which is publicly
accessible. • Dedicated Project
Liaisons support housing projects
throughout the permitting and
approval processes to streamline
permitting and reduce overall
production timelines. These
Project Liaisons, which cover both
residential and downtown
development, by actively
coordination across departments,

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troubleshooting issues and
maintaining direct communication
with project applicants from
entitlement application through
issuance of the certificate of
occupancy.

Madera County Plans to apply for Prohousing
Designation.

Below are the Prohousing
Policies that have been adopted
or plan to adopt in the future: •
Madera County now has
pre-approved Accessory Dwelling
Unit Plans.

3.a.9. Housing Law Violations
Large City or county Eligible
Applicant
Does this
Eligible
Applicant
have any
potential
or actual
housing
law
violations
with HCD’s
Housing
Accountab
ility Unit or
the
Attorney
General’s
Housing
Justice
Team?
If yes, provide a specific timeline and plan with
dates to resolve the issue.

Fresno County No
City of Fresno No
Madera County No

3.a.10. Surplus Land
Large City or county Eligible
Applicant
Has this Eligible Applicant
made a central inventory of all
surplus land and all lands in
excess of their foreseeable
needs as required by
Government Code section
54230?
If not, the Eligible Applicant
must provide a specific
timeline and plan with dates to
create such an inventory.

Fresno County Has a central inventory.

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City of Fresno Has a central inventory.

Madera County Does not currently have a central
inventory.

Madera County is proposing to
submit a central inventory of
surplus and excess lands by the
APR submission deadline of April
1, 2026.

3.a.11. Annual Progress Report
Large City or county Eligible Applicant Has this Eligible Applicant submitted a timely and complete annual progress report for at a
minimum, the past two years?
Fresno County Yes
City of Fresno Yes
Madera County Yes

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Section 3.b. System Performance Measures Improvement Plan

3.b System Performance Measures Improvement Plan
The System Performance Measures Improvement plan documents all the Key Actions the regional partners are taking to improve their homelessness CA System Performance Measures (SPMs) listed in Section IV.A.3.b.i. of the HHAP 6 NOFA. The plan may also include the Key Actions of small jurisdictions and/or tribal governments in the region that elect to engage and collaborate in the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan.

All items currently being funded through HHAP Rounds 1 through 5, as well as all activities proposed to be funded through HHAP 6, must be included as Key Actions in the System Performance Measures Improvement Plan. Each regional partner must also include the Key Actions they are taking beyond HHAP 6 funding to address homelessness. These Key Actions must include how each regional partner is improving the region’s CA SPMs through use of local, state, and federal funds.

The System Performance Measures Improvement Plan must include:
 At least one Key Action related to reducing CA SPM: “The number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness”
 At least one Key Action related to increasing CA SPM “the number of people exiting homelessness into Permanent Housing,” and
 At least one Key Action with a specific focus on reducing first time instances of homelessness for those exiting institutional settings, including, but not limited to jails, prisons, and hospitals.

Each Key Action must be described in clear, specific terms and must do the following:

1. Identify the CA SPM(s) that the Key Action will improve (you may choose more than one SPM).

2. Describe how the Key Action will improve the CA SPM(s).

3. Identify the lead entity and collaborating entities partnering to achieve the Key Action. Collaborating entity/ies may include a group, organization, or jurisdiction within your region working to address or improve the system performance measure. This can be another participating Eligible Applicant, a system partner, or any organization actively participating in the Key Action.

4. Provide the target date for milestones and completion of the Key Action.

5. Provide a clear metric for how success of the Key Action will be measured.

6. Identify the funding source(s) for the Key Action.
o Note: At a minimum, all funding sources listed in Section IV.A.3.b.ii. of the HHAP 6 NOFA, excluding any that are unavailable to the region within the grant term (FY24/25-FY28/29), must be identified as funding sources for at least one Key Action within the System Performance Measures Improvement Plan.

7. Describe how the funding source(s) will contribute to the achievement of the Key Action. o Note: For HHAP 6-funded Key Actions, include the eligible use category or categories as applicable.

8. Describe how the Key Action will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in at least one of the following areas: Service Delivery, Housing Placements, Housing Retention, Changes to procurement, or other means of affirming racial and ethnic groups that are overrepresented among residents experiencing homelessness have equitable access to housing and services.

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Available Funding Sources in the Region
If applicable, list any funding sources mentioned in Section IV.A.3.b.ii. of the HHAP 6 NOFA that are not available in the region within the grant term (FY24/25-FY28/29).

Available Funding Sources NOT within the Region Narrative Multifamily Housing Program, Housing for a Healthy California Program, National Housing Trust Fund, HOME Investment Partnerships Act
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs
Guidance:

Please note that all Key Actions are numbered to ensure Key Actions may be easily referenced in later parts of the regional application. Applicants can refer to the # provided. E.g., Key Action 1, Key Action 2, etc.

Key Actions
Key Action 1
Description
The County of Fresno will leverage the existing DSS Homeless assistance Unit (HAU) to expand on services for those presenting in housing crisis. This will include making the HAU a CES initial screening site wherein clients can be assessed, connected with diversion services, and entered into the CES/HMIS.

This will provide a more ready connection to services, particularly CalAIM services, and the CES. It will also decrease wait times by offsetting the number of households referred to other access sites, sharing the load in the community.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 1 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 1
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 1 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 1a The DSS HAU office will be a convenient location for those who are experiencing a housing crisis to present to access services.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 1 will be measured The goal to increase the number of people accessing service who are experiencing homelessness by 25% will be measured by data from HMIS, the State HDIS, and the CES By-Name List.

Lead Entity for Key Action 1
Fresno County
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 1
FMCoC
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 1
Milestones for Key Action 1 Target dates for Key

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Action 1 milestones
HAU staff will be registered to the CoC Bridge Training Platform and will begin taking the required training courses for access sites. 12/31/2025
Target date for completing Key Action 1
6/30/2026
Funding Sources for Key Action 1
Funding Sources for Key Action 1
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 1
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 4 The various funding sources will
fund staff at HAU as well as
provide direct client assistance
based on their need.

CalAIM
CalWORKs HSP
HDAP
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 1.

Equity Areas for Key Action 1
Equity area Description of how Key Action 1will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Service Delivery The key action will address racial and ethnic disparities by making services available in a location that has historically not had access to community homeless services.

Key Action 2
Description
The County of Fresno will use HHAP and CalWORKs HSP funding to extend shelter nights beyond the 16 days provided through CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, while connecting households to CalAIM supports to ensure that families accessing CalWORKs Homeless Assistance are connected with additional resources for permanent housing before exiting. Fifty family shelter rooms will are funded for this purpose with approximately 50% made available for extensions beyond 16 days.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 2 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 2
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 2 will improve this CA SPM

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CA SPM 1b Sixteen days is often not enough time for families to stabilize and find appropriate housing, extending the nights available will ensure families stay sheltered while finding a permanent solution to their housing crisis. Utilizing 50% of the rooms for extensions ensures that 50% are available for new families presenting as well.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 2 will be measured The goal to reduce unsheltered homelessness by 5% (of 2023 PIT count or 14% of 2025 PIT estimates) will be measured via the unsheltered PIT count and the CES By-Name List.

Lead Entity for Key Action 2
Fresno County
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 2
FMCoC
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 2
Milestones for Key Action 2 Target dates for Key
Action 2 milestones
Ensure shelter utilization is at least 80%. 12/1/2025
Target date for completing Key Action 2
6/30/2029
Funding Sources for Key Action 2
Funding Sources for Key Action 2
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 2
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 4 HHAP-4, HHIP, CalWORKs HSP,
and HDAP, will provide the
extensions for eligible clients,
while CalAIM will provide the
necessary case management to
ensure a successful exit.

HHAP 6 Operating Expenses – Interim
Housing
CalAIM
HHIP
CalWORKs HSP
HDAP

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Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 2.

Equity Areas for Key Action 2
Equity area Description of how Key Action 2will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Housing Retention By extending shelter nights provided to CalWORKs population, system performance and housing retention will be increased as it is difficult for households to resolve issues that led to homelessness in 16 days.

Key Action 3
Description
In collaboration with the FMCoC, the County of Fresno will maintain the existing 93 bed capacity of interim housing for those experiencing unsheltered homelessness including 12 beds dedicated to youth.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 3 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 3
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 3 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 1b Providing shelter beds will prevent or divert individuals and families from experiencing unsheltered homelessness.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 3 will be measured The goal to reduce unsheltered homelessness by 5% will be measured via the unsheltered PIT count and the CES By-Name List.

Lead Entity for Key Action 3
Fresno County
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 3
FMCoC
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 3
Milestones for Key Action 3 Target dates for Key
Action 3 milestones
Ensure shelter utilization is at least 75%. 12/1/2025
Target date for completing Key Action 3
6/30/2029
Funding Sources for Key Action 3
Funding Sources for Key Action 3
Funding source Description of how the funding For HHAP 6-funded Key

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will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 3
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 5
HHAP 6 Funding will be used to continue
funding existing interim shelter
beds.

Operating Expenses – Interim
Housing
HHAP 6 Funding will be used to continue
funding existing interim shelter
beds.

YSA: Operating Expenses –
Interim Housing
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 3.

Equity Areas for Key Action 3
Equity area Description of how Key Action 3will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Changes to procurement The County of Fresno updated the language in the most recent procurements indicating that all service providers must have strategies for ensuring racial equity and inclusion in its program design and within the structure of the organization as well.

Key Action 4
Description
The County of Fresno, through its Probation Department will provide 50 transitional housing beds at the Belgravia Center for individuals being released from custody (jail or prison) who report to be experiencing homelessness. Program participants may stay at the Belgravia Center for up to 120 days. At Belgravia Center, participants may leave throughout the day to look for employment, attend rehabilitation programs, programming, etc. If employed, a portion of their income is managed by the Belgravia Center in an account to help pay for first and last month’s rent once permanent housing is located.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 4 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 4
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 4 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 1b Transitional housing will be offered to those exiting carceral settings, reducing the number exiting to unsheltered homelessness.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 4 will be measured The goal to reduce unsheltered homelessness by 5% will be measured via the unsheltered PIT count and the CES By-Name List.

Lead Entity for Key Action 4
Fresno County
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 4

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FMCoC
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 4
Milestones for Key Action 4 Target dates for Key
Action 4 milestones
Ensure shelter utilization is at least 75%. 12/1/2025
Target date for completing Key Action 4
6/30/2029
Funding Sources for Key Action 4
Funding Sources for Key Action 4
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 4
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

AB 109 Funding will be used to continue
funding existing interim shelter
beds.

Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 4.

Equity Areas for Key Action 4
Equity area Description of how Key Action 4will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Service Delivery The key action will address racial and ethnic disparities by making services available in a location that has historically not had access to community homeless services.

Key Action 5
Description
The County of Fresno will leverage the existing DSS Homeless assistance Unit (HAU) to expand on services for those presenting in housing crisis. This will include diversion services in-house, and connection to financial, medical, childcare, or other services needed to help prevent households from becoming homeless.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 5 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 5
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 5 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 2 Diversion services provided by DSS HAU will connect families with services, financial assistance, and other creative solutions to prevent households from entering the

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homeless system.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 5 will be measured The goal to decrease the number of people accessing services who are experiencing homelessness for the first time by 5% will be measured by HMIS data and State HDIS.

Lead Entity for Key Action 5
Fresno County
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 5
FMCoC
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 5
Milestones for Key Action 5 Target dates for Key
Action 5 milestones
HAU staff will be registered to the CoC Bridge Training Platform and will begin taking the required training courses for access sites and diversion programs.
12/31/2025
Target date for completing Key Action 5
6/30/2026
Funding Sources for Key Action 5
Funding Sources for Key Action 5
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 5
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 4 The various funding sources will
fund staff at HAU as well as
provide direct client assistance
based on their need.

ERA
CalWORKs WTW
CFET
Medi-Cal program
In-home supportive services
Childcare
CalAIM

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Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 5.

Equity Areas for Key Action 5
Equity area Description of how Key Action 5will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Other means of affirming
racial and ethnic groups
that are overrepresented
among residents
experiencing
homelessness have
equitable access to
housing and services.

The FMCoC has partnered with Fresno State to develop and implement a new assessment tool to help ensure more accurate vulnerability and acuity ratings leading to more appropriate matches to housing.

Key Action 6
Description
The FMCoC and the County of Fresno will continue to support prevention and diversion services in rural and metro Fresno to help families and individuals experiencing homelessness for the first time with short term case management, problem solving, conflict resolution, connections to community resources and other services as needed.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 6 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 6
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 6 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 2 Prevention and diversion services will prevent households from experiencing homelessness and entering the homeless system.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 6 will be measured The goal to decrease the number of people accessing services who are experiencing homelessness for the first time by 5% will be measured by HMIS data and State HDIS.

Lead Entity for Key Action 6
Fresno County
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 6
FMCoC
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 6
Milestones for Key Action 6 Target dates for Key
Action 6 milestones
Increased number of clients that are assisted with prevention who are successful and do not enter CES.
12/1/2026

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Target date for completing Key Action 6
6/30/2027
Funding Sources for Key Action 6
Funding Sources for Key Action 6
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 6
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 5 HHAP-5 and HHAP-6 funds will
be used to provide prevention
and diversion services. CFET will
be used to support Diversion
services in the community.

HHAP 6 Prevention and Diversion
CFET
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 6.

Equity Areas for Key Action 6
Equity area Description of how Key Action 6will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Changes to procurement The County of Fresno updated the language in the most recent procurements indicating that all service providers must have strategies for ensuring racial equity and inclusion in its program design and within the structure of the organization as well.

Key Action 7
Description
The County of Fresno will leverage the existing DSS Homeless Assistance Unit (HAU) to expand services for those presenting in housing crisis. This will include making HAU an initial screening site wherein clients can be assessed, connected with diversion including navigation services, and entered into the CES/HMIS. This will provide a more ready connection to services, particularly CalAIM services, and the exits to permanent housing.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 7 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 7
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 7 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 3 Prevention and diversion services will prevent households from experiencing homelessness and will work with the households to identify immediate alternate permanent housing arrangements.

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Clear metric for how success of Key Action 7 will be measured The goal to increase successful exits to permanent housing by 15% (of 2023 PIT count or 14% of 2025 PIT estimates) will be measured by data from HMIS and the State HDIS.

Lead Entity for Key Action 7
Fresno County
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 7
FMCoC
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 7
Milestones for Key Action 7 Target dates for Key
Action 7 milestones
HAU staff will be registered to the CoC Bridge Training Platform and will begin taking the required training courses for access sites. 12/31/2025
Target date for completing Key Action 7
6/30/2026
Funding Sources for Key Action 7
Funding Sources for Key Action 7
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 7
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 4 The various funding sources will
fund staff at HAU as well as
provide direct client assistance
based on their need.

CalAIM
CalWORKs HSP
HDAP
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 7.

Equity Areas for Key Action 7
Equity area Description of how Key Action 7will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Service Delivery The key action will address racial and ethnic disparities by making services available in a location that has historically not had access to community homeless services.

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Key Action 8
Description
The County of Fresno and the FMCoC will provide up to 24 months of Rapid Rehousing project and tenant-based services (161 households annually); up to 24 months of Youth Rapid Rehousing (12 households annually); up to 12 months of Rapid Rehousing in Madera County, utilizing FMCoC funding (42 households annually). Clients will exit the program to permanent housing.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 8 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 8
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 8 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 3 The rapid rehousing programs will assist clients with housing search and placement as well as financial assistance for permanent housing.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 8 will be measured The goal to increase successful exits to permanent housing by 15% (of 2023 PIT count or 14% of 2025 PIT estimate) will be measured by data from HMIS and the State HDIS.

Lead Entity for Key Action 8
Fresno County
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 8
FMCoC
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 8
Milestones for Key Action 8 Target dates for Key
Action 8 milestones
Outcomes will be reviewed monthly during the regularly scheduled contract monitoring meetings and strategies for improvement will be developed.
12/31/2025
Target date for completing Key Action 8
6/30/2027
Funding Sources for Key Action 8
Funding Sources for Key Action 8
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 8
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 3 Funding will be used for project-
based and tenant-based rental
assistance along with housing
search and placement.

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HHAP 5
HHAP 6 Rapid Rehousing/ Rental
Subsidies
CalWORKs HSP
Child welfare
BFH
HDAP

HUD ESG
HHAP 6 YSA: Rapid Rehousing/ Rental
Subsidies
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 8.

Equity Areas for Key Action 8
Equity area Description of how Key Action 8will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Changes to procurement The County of Fresno updated the language in the most recent procurements indicating that all service providers must have strategies for ensuring racial equity and inclusion in its program design and within the structure of the organization as well.

Key Action 9
Description
The County of Fresno will develop up to 137 permanent supportive housing units through the Homekey+ program. If awarded Homekey+ funding, the County will leverage NPLH, HOME, and PLHA funds to support development costs and will provide rental subsidies for up to 66 units through MHSA/BHSA funding.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 9 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 9
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 9 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 3 Up to 137 permanent supportive housing units will be made available to individuals experiencing homelessness with behavioral health challenges and less than 30% AMI.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 9 will be measured The goal to increase successful exits to permanent housing by 15% (of 2023 PIT count or 14% of 2025 PIT estimates) will be measured by data from HMIS and the State HDIS.

Lead Entity for Key Action 9

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Fresno County
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 9
FMCoC
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 9
Milestones for Key Action 9 Target dates for Key
Action 9 milestones
Up to 137 households experiencing homelessness with behavioral health challenges and less than 30% AMI will be connected to PSH units developed through the Homekey+ program.
9/30/2027
Target date for completing Key Action 9
6/30/2029
Funding Sources for Key Action 9
Funding Sources for Key Action 9
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 9
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

Homekey+ Funding will be used to develop
PSH units, offset operational
costs, and provide rental
subsidies.

The No Place Like Home
Program

Mental Health Services Act and
Behavioral Health Services Act

HOME-ARP
PLHA
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 9.

Equity Areas for Key Action 9
Equity area Description of how Key Action 9will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Housing Placements The key action will address racial and ethnic disparities by making housing placement available to those that have historically been underrepresented in exits to permanent housing.

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Key Action 10
Description
The County of Fresno and FMCoC will work with homeless service providers and the Built for Zero project through Community Solutions to improve service delivery through connections to other resources to exit households to permanent housing more rapidly. This will include setting ambitious time-limited challenges and participating in training on other community supports for clients.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 10 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 10
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 10 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 4 Providers will implement change cycles to test different ideas to decrease the length of time that people experience homelessness.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 10 will be measured The goal to decrease the length of time that people experienced homelessness while accessing services by 10% will be measured through data from HMIS and the State HDIS.

Lead Entity for Key Action 10
Fresno County
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 10
FMCoC, City of Fresno
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 10
Milestones for Key Action 10 Target dates for Key
Action 10 milestones
Service Providers will participate in the next change cycle that is expected to start in Summer 2025.
12/1/2025
Target date for completing Key Action 10
6/30/2029
Funding Sources for Key Action 10
Funding Sources for Key Action 10
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 10
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 3 The county will encourage all
programs funded with homeless
dollars listed to participate in
change cycles to strategize and
set goals to decrease the length

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of time that people experience
homelessness.

HHIP
CalWORKs WTW
CFET
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 10.

Equity Areas for Key Action 10
Equity area Description of how Key Action 10will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Service Delivery Collaboration between multiple agencies and programs will ensure that best practices are shared and implemented, ensuring more equity in services.

Key Action 11
Description
The County of Fresno will provide ongoing training to FMCoC providers to ensure case managers are aware of assistance programs such as CalWORKs WTW and CFET, including benefits to client participation. This will help strengthen opportunities for increased income and supports for households to retain housing over time. The County will also work with contracted providers to ensure case management includes follow up for households exited to permanent housing and referrals to resources for housing retention.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 11 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 11
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 11 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 5 By sharing benefits programs information to homelessness providers, program participants are equipped with additional resources that will ensure they do not return to homelessness within six months of exiting homelessness.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 11 will be measured The goal of reducing the number of returns to homelessness within 6 months of exiting to permanent housing by 11% will be measured by data from HMIS and the State HDIS.

Lead Entity for Key Action 11
Fresno County
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 11
FMCoC
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 11

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Milestones for Key Action 11 Target dates for Key
Action 11 milestones
Evaluation will be conducted regarding the current level of familiarity for assistance programs during regularly scheduled contract monitoring meetings.
6/30/2026
Target date for completing Key Action 11
6/30/2028
Funding Sources for Key Action 11
Funding Sources for Key Action 11
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 11
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

CalWORKs WTW The county will encourage all
programs funded with homeless
dollars listed get training on
assistance programs available to
eligible members of the
community.

CFET
HHAP 3
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 11.

Equity Areas for Key Action 11
Equity area Description of how Key Action 11will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Service Delivery The key action will address racial and ethnic disparities by ensuring eligibility programs are available to everyone receiving homeless services.

Key Action 12
Description
The County of Fresno DSS will provide training to FMCoC Providers to ensure they are informed regarding how to connect households to assistance programs regardless of housing status including employment services programs. Additionally, the Homeless Assistance Unit will make referrals to CalAIM street navigation when appropriate.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 12 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 12
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 12 will improve this CA SPM

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CA SPM 6 Service providers including HAU staff will work with persons experiencing homelessness and connect them to resources including navigation if available.

Navigation will assist with exiting persons to permanent housing.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 12 will be measured The goal to increase successful exits from street outreach projects by 5% will be measured by data from HMIS and the State HDIS.

Lead Entity for Key Action 12
Fresno County
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 12
FMCoC, City of Fresno, contracted vendors
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 12
Milestones for Key Action 12 Target dates for Key
Action 12 milestones
County will check data to ensure potentially eligible clients in HHAP programs are also connected to assistance programs.
12/30/2025
Target date for completing Key Action 12
6/30/2026
Funding Sources for Key Action 12
Funding Sources for Key Action 12
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 12
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 3 Regardless of the assistance
programs persons are receiving,
they will be referred to CalAIM
navigation to jumpstart their
transition to permanent housing.

CalWORKs
WTW
CFET
HDAP
CalAIM
HHIP

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Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 12.

Equity Areas for Key Action 12
Equity area Description of how Key Action 12will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Other means of affirming
racial and ethnic groups
that are overrepresented
among residents
experiencing
homelessness have
equitable access to
housing and services.

The FMCoC has partnered with Fresno State to develop and implement a new assessment tool to help ensure more accurate vulnerability and acuity ratings leading to more appropriate matches to housing.

Key Action 13
Description
The County of Fresno will fund street outreach in Madera County and rural Fresno County connecting unsheltered individuals and families with housing and resources providing a headstart on the path to permanent housing.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 13 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 13
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 13 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 6 Outreach workers will work with persons experiencing homelessness and connect them to resources including housing if available.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 13 will be measured The goal to increase successful exits from street outreach projects by 5% will be measured by data from HMIS and the State HDIS.

Lead Entity for Key Action 13
Fresno County
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 13
FMCoC, County of Madera
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 13
Milestones for Key Action 13 Target dates for Key
Action 13 milestones
Outreach providers will attempt to connect persons experiencing homelessness with interim shelter if available at each interaction. 12/30/2025
Target date for completing Key Action 13

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6/30/2028
Funding Sources for Key Action 13
Funding Sources for Key Action 13
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 13
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 5 Funding will be utilized to provide
outreach in Madera County and
rural Fresno County and will
connect persons experiencing
homelessness with services and
housing.

HHAP 6 Services and Services
Coordination for People
Experiencing Unsheltered
Homelessness
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 13.

Equity Areas for Key Action 13
Equity area Description of how Key Action 13will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Service Delivery The provision of street outreach in Madera County and rural Fresno County will enable those experiencing homelessness to access services that have otherwise been out of reach and required relocation.

Key Action 14
Description
The FMCoC Management Entity and CES sub-committee will continue to evaluate the effectiveness of the CES in connecting individuals and families on the street with CalAIM and other navigation services, to ensure that unsheltered households are able to receive services.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 14 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 14
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 14 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 1a By evaluating the effectiveness of the CES, we can ensure that all persons needing services have access to services.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 14 will be measured The goal to increase the number of people accessing service who are experiencing homelessness by 25% will be measured by data from HMIS, the State HDIS, and the CES By-Name List.

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Lead Entity for Key Action 14
Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 14
County of Fresno, City of Fresno, County of Madera, Managed Care Plans Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 14
Milestones for Key Action 14 Target dates for Key
Action 14 milestones
Changes and updates will be implemented based on previous evaluation of CES.
6/30/2026
Target date for completing Key Action 14
6/30/2028
Funding Sources for Key Action 14
Funding Sources for Key Action 14
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 14
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HUD CoC Funding will be used to ensure
effective connection and
appropriate prioritization to
services available in the CES,
including the evaluation of
demographic data among
households served.

CalAIM
HHIP
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 14.

Equity Areas for Key Action 14
Equity area Description of how Key Action 14will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Other means of affirming
racial and ethnic groups
that are overrepresented
among residents
experiencing
homelessness have
The continual evaluation of the CES will include evaluating the demographic data of households serves to help identify or evaluate any racial disparities in the households served.

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equitable access to
housing and services.

Key Action 15
Description
The FMCoC, in partnership with the County of Fresno, will continue to provide HHAP funded triage emergency shelter services, leveraging CalAIM funding to increase connections with street navigation and increasing the number of shelter beds that are funded.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 15 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 15
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 15 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 1b With the continued funding of shelter beds, it will reduce the number of unsheltered homeless.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 15 will be measured The goal to reduce unsheltered homelessness by 5% (of 2023 PIT count or 14% of 2025 PIT estimate) will be measured via the unsheltered PIT count and the CES By-Name List.

Lead Entity for Key Action 15
Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 15
County of Fresno, City of Fresno
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 15
Milestones for Key Action 15 Target dates for Key
Action 15 milestones
Contracts will be reviewed for CalAIM integration progress. 6/30/2026 Target date for completing Key Action 15
6/30/2029
Funding Sources for Key Action 15
Funding Sources for Key Action 15
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 15
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 3 Funding will be used to continue
providing existing interim shelter
beds.

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HHAP 4
HHAP 5
HHAP 6 Operating Expenses – Interim
Housing
CalAIM
HHIP
HHAP 6 YSA: Operating Expenses –
Interim Housing
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 15.

Equity Areas for Key Action 15
Equity area Description of how Key Action 15will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Changes to procurement The County of Fresno updated the language in the most recent procurements indicating that all service providers must have strategies for ensuring racial equity and inclusion in its program design and within the structure of the organization as well.

Key Action 16
Description
The FMCoC, in partnership with the County of Fresno will continue to provide HHAP funded diversion service, co-located at the triage emergency shelters, to ensure households have supports to explore all options for housing prior to entering homelessness. Additionally, the diversion program will work with CalAIM providers to ensure that the resources available to households in crisis are accessed through Cal AIM programs as well.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 16 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 16
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 16 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 2 Prevention and diversion services will attempt to prevent households from experiencing homelessness and entering the homeless system.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 16 will be measured The goal to decrease the number of people accessing services who are experiencing homelessness for the first time by 5% will be measured by HMIS data and State HDIS.

Lead Entity for Key Action 16
Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 16

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County of Fresno, Managed Care Plans, CES Sub-committee Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 16
Milestones for Key Action 16 Target dates for Key
Action 16 milestones
Increased number of clients that are assisted with prevention who are successful and do not enter CES.
12/1/2026
Target date for completing Key Action 16
6/30/2027
Funding Sources for Key Action 16
Funding Sources for Key Action 16
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 16
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 3 Funds will be used to provide
prevention and diversion
services.

HHAP 5
HHAP 6 Prevention and Diversion
ERA
CalAIM
HHIP
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 16.

Equity Areas for Key Action 16
Equity area Description of how Key Action 16will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Changes to procurement The County of Fresno updated the language in the most recent procurements indicating that all service providers must have strategies for ensuring racial equity and inclusion in its program design and within the structure of the organization as well.

Key Action 17
Description
The FMCoC and the County of Fresno will continue to support landlord engagement and mitigation

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services to expand the housing inventory for households being served through the CES. This will include training to providers on how to sell the benefits of renting to FMCoC clients Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 17 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 17
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 17 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 3 Landlord engagement will increase the number of landlords willing to rent to persons experiencing homelessness, thereby increasing the number of exits to permanent housing.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 17 will be measured The goal to increase successful exits to permanent housing by 15%, will be measured by data from HMIS and the State HDIS.

Lead Entity for Key Action 17
Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 17
County of Fresno, City of Fresno
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 17
Milestones for Key Action 17 Target dates for Key
Action 17 milestones
Establish and maintain a minimum of 80 affordable housing units per year.
6/30/2026
Target date for completing Key Action 17
6/30/2027
Funding Sources for Key Action 17
Funding Sources for Key Action 17
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 17
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 3 Funds will be used to engage
landlords and encourage them to
rent to program participants and
will provide mitigation funds
should they become necessary.

HHAP 5
HHAP 6 Rapid Rehousing/ Rental

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Subsidies
CalAIM
HHIP
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 17.

Equity Areas for Key Action 17
Equity area Description of how Key Action 17will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Changes to procurement The County of Fresno updated the language in the most recent procurements indicating that all service providers must have strategies for ensuring racial equity and inclusion in its program design and within the structure of the organization as well.

Key Action 18
Description
The FMCoC will utilize the newly developed Bridge Training Platform funded through HHIP, to ensure that all providers are appropriately trained on homelessness regulations and best practices. This is critical due to staff turnover and regulatory changes. This will result in improved proficiency in providers and the continuum at large, which will help to reduce the length of time that shelter participants experience homelessness.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 18 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 18
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 18 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 4 Well trained staff will be more efficient in providing adequate support to clients and decreasing the amount of time they experience homelessness.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 18 will be measured The goal to decrease the length of time that people experienced homelessness while accessing services by 10% will be measured through data from HMIS and the State HDIS.

Lead Entity for Key Action 18
Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 18
County of Fresno, City of Fresno, County of Madera, Managed Care Plans, CES Management Entity Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 18
Milestones for Key Action 18 Target dates for Key
Action 18 milestones

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All FMCoC agencies will have staff registered in Bridge Training Platform and will begin taking required courses.
6/30/2026
Target date for completing Key Action 18
6/30/2027
Funding Sources for Key Action 18
Funding Sources for Key Action 18
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 18
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHIP HHIP funding is being used to
pay for the new training platform
and make trainings available in a
consistent manner to all service
providers.

Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 18.

Equity Areas for Key Action 18
Equity area Description of how Key Action 18will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Service Delivery This training platform is an avenue to provide racial equity training to service providers, funders, and administrators across the continuum of care jurisdiction.

Key Action 19
Description
The FMCoC, independently and in partnership with the County will continue to support rapid rehousing services, working with rapid rehousing vendors to ensure more robust tracking and follow-ups for households exiting permanent housing to connect households with community resources to retain housing including CalAIM tenancy supports.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 19 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 19
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 19 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 5 Connecting households to additional supports during and upon exiting a rapid rehousing program will increase their success in retaining housing long term.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 19 will be measured The goal of reducing the number of returns to homelessness within 6 months of exiting to permanent housing by 11% will be measured by data from HMIS and the State HDIS.

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Lead Entity for Key Action 19
Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 19
County of Fresno
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 19
Milestones for Key Action 19 Target dates for Key
Action 19 milestones
Rapid rehousing providers will encourage households exiting the program to reach out if difficulties in paying rent arise; allowing providers to prevent returns to homelessness.
6/30/2026
Target date for completing Key Action 19
6/30/2027
Funding Sources for Key Action 19
Funding Sources for Key Action 19
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 19
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 3 Funding will be used for project-
based and tenant-based rental
assistance along with housing
search and placement.

HHAP 5
HHAP 6 Rapid Rehousing/ Rental
Subsidies
CalWORKs WTW
HDAP
HUD CoC
CalAIM
HHAP 6 YSA: Rapid Rehousing/ Rental
Subsidies
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 19.

Equity Areas for Key Action 19

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Equity area Description of how Key Action 19will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Changes to procurement The County of Fresno updated the language in the most recent procurements indicating that all service providers must have strategies for ensuring racial equity and inclusion in its program design and within the structure of the organization as well.

Key Action 20
Description
The FMCoC will continue to work with the CES to improve referrals to CalAIM navigation and tenancy supports for unsheltered households.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 20 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 20
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 20 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 6 By utilizing all available resources including CalAIM, the community will be able to increase placements from street outreach ensuring that individuals are served even if a shelter bed is not accepted or available.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 20 will be measured The goal to increase successful exits from street outreach projects by 5% will be measured by data from HMIS and the State HDIS.

Lead Entity for Key Action 20
Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 20
County of Fresno, City of Fresno, Managed Care Plans
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 20
Milestones for Key Action 20 Target dates for Key
Action 20 milestones
Emergency shelters will refer to CalAIM navigation and tenancy supports when there are no shelter beds available.
6/30/2026
Target date for completing Key Action 20
6/30/2029
Funding Sources for Key Action 20
Funding Sources for Key Action 20
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use

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achievement of Key Action 20 category to fund this Key Action.

HHIP Funding will be used to ensure
individuals experiencing
homelessness are connected to
CalAIM assistance whether or not
a shelter bed is available or
accepted.

CalAIM
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 20.

Equity Areas for Key Action 20
Equity area Description of how Key Action 20will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Service Delivery The provision of CalAIM navigation and tenancy support services when no shelter beds are available will enable those experiencing homelessness to access services that are otherwise out of reach while on the street.

Key Action 21
Description
The FMCoC requested approximately $10.5M in the 2024 HUD CoC NOFO for permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing/transitional housing.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 21 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 21
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 21 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 3 Permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing and transitional housing programs will assist clients with housing search and placement, as well as financial assistance for permanent housing.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 21 will be measured The goal to increase successful exits to permanent housing by 15% (of 2023 PIT count or 14% of 2025 PIT estimate) will be measured by data from HMIS .

Lead Entity for Key Action 21
Fresno County
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 21
FMCoC
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 21
Milestones for Key Action 21 Target dates for Key

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Action 21 milestones
Outcomes will be reviewed monthly during the regularly scheduled contract monitoring meetings and strategies for improvement will be developed.
12/31/2025
Target date for completing Key Action 21
6/30/2027
Funding Sources for Key Action 21
Funding Sources for Key Action 21
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 21
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HUD CoC Funding will be used for
permanent supportive housing,
rapid rehousing, and transitional
housing.

Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 21.

Equity Areas for Key Action 21
Equity area Description of how Key Action 21will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)

Key Action 22
Description
The FMCoC will evaluate HMIS demographic data for accuracy, equity, and evaluation of performance.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 22 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 22
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 22 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 1a By evaluating HMIS data, the HMIS lead will be able to identify accuracy and demographic information to identify disparities in those receiving services and target access for areas that are underserved.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 22 will be measured The goal to increase the number of people accessing service who are experiencing homelessness by 25% will be measured by demographic data from HMIS, the State HDIS, and the CES By-Name List.

Lead Entity for Key Action 22
Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC

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Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 22
Fresno Housing Authority (HMIS Lead), County of Fresno
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 22
Milestones for Key Action 22 Target dates for Key
Action 22 milestones
HMIS lead entity will pull demographic data on those accessing services over the past year to evaluate demographic information. 6/30/2026
Target date for completing Key Action 22
6/30/2029
Funding Sources for Key Action 22
Funding Sources for Key Action 22
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 22
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HUD CoC Funding will be used to ensure
effective connection and
appropriate prioritization to
services available in the CES,
including identification and
targeting information regarding
access to underserved
populations or areas of the
community.

HHAP 3
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 22.

Equity Areas for Key Action 22
Equity area Description of how Key Action 22will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Other means of affirming
racial and ethnic groups
that are overrepresented
among residents
experiencing
homelessness have
equitable access to
housing and services.

The Continual evaluation of the CES will include evaluating the demographic data of households serves to help identify or evaluate any racial disparities in the households accessing services.

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Key Action 23
Description
The FMCoC will fund Street Outreach through the HERO Team with the Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission
Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 23 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 23
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 23 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 6 Outreach workers will work with persons experiencing homelessness and connect them to resources including housing if available.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 23 will be measured The goal to increase successful exits from street outreach projects by 5% will be measured by data from HMIS and the State HDIS.

Lead Entity for Key Action 23
Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 23
County of Fresno
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 23
Milestones for Key Action 23 Target dates for Key
Action 23 milestones
Outreach providers will attempt to connect persons experiencing homelessness with interim shelter if available at each interaction. 12/30/2025
Target date for completing Key Action 23
6/30/2028
Funding Sources for Key Action 23
Funding Sources for Key Action 23
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 23
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HUD CoC Funding will be utilized to provide
outreach in the FMCoC
jurisdiction and will connect
persons experiencing
homelessness with services and
housing.

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Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 23.

Equity Areas for Key Action 23
Equity area Description of how Key Action 23will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Service Delivery The provision of street outreach in will enable those experiencing homelessness to access services that have otherwise been out of reach and required relocation.

Key Action 24
Description
The City of Fresno has expanded its outreach efforts by providing enhanced mobile showers and outreach services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Through ERF-3 funding, the City of Fresno has increased the number of available resources for those living in the encampment areas. These expanded services include mental health support delivered by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, an interim clinician and two Alcohol and Other (AOD) Counselors. This multidisciplinary team helps increase engagement with unhoused individuals and facilitates connections to housing and supportive services.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 24 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 24
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 24 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 1a Increase Outreach engagement and assist with linking individuals to services.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 24 will be measured City staff will review HMIS Data on a monthly basis to identify the amount of contacts for Outreach. The goal will be to increase the people accessing services who are experiencing homelessness.

Lead Entity for Key Action 24
City of Fresno
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 24
CES, County, City of Fresno
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 24
Milestones for Key Action 24 Target dates for Key
Action 24 milestones
City of Fresno will meet with the outreach teams on a regular basis to track the utilization of outreach engagement.
12/31/2025
Target date for completing Key Action 24
12/31/2027

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Funding Sources for Key Action 24
Funding Sources for Key Action 24
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 24
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 3 HHAP and ERF funding will
continue to support outreach
efforts in the City of Fresno.

Ongoing funding will help prevent
service gaps and ensure
outreach can continue without
interruption. The City also plans
to apply for future rounds of ERF
funding and explore new ways to
expand and improve outreach to
people experiencing
homelessness.

HHAP 4
HHAP 5
ERF-3
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 24.

Equity Areas for Key Action 24
Equity area Description of how Key Action 24will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Changes to procurement To address the key action in the City's procurement process for Outreach operations, operators are required to demonstrate a commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds. Staff will apply an equity lens to ensure that individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and LGBTQ+ are supported. By having operators commit to building an inclusive outreach program, we can better engage individuals experiencing homelessness and those accessing services.

Key Action 25
Description
The City continues to commit HHAP, Homekey and ERF funding to maintain interim shelter capacity. The City's Homekey 2 award assisted with bringing 295 interim shelter beds on line. The City has recently applied for Homekey +. If awarded, funding will allow a shelter to be converted.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 25 and how.

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SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 25
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 25 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 1b Maintaining interim shelter beds assists with decreasing the amount of unsheltered individuals.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 25 will be measured Success will be measured through the unsheltered PIT Count that was conducted in January 2025.

Success will also be measured through monitoring meetings which will track shelter occupancy rates, both based on informal counts and HMIS data.

Lead Entity for Key Action 25
City of Fresno
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 25
City of Fresno, County of Fresno, FMCoC
Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 25
Milestones for Key Action 25 Target dates for Key
Action 25 milestones
Ensure Shelter utilization is at least 75% 12/31/2025
Target date for completing Key Action 25
6/30/2026
Funding Sources for Key Action 25
Funding Sources for Key Action 25
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 25
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 3 Funding will allow the City to
continue to provide interim
shelter to the unhoused
community. Being able to provide
interim shelter will assist with
preventing individuals from being
unsheltered.

HHAP 4
HHAP 5
HHAP 6 Operating Expenses – Interim
Housing

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ERF-3
HHAP 6 YSA: Operating Expenses –
Interim Housing
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 25.

Equity Areas for Key Action 25
Equity area Description of how Key Action 25will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Service Delivery Interim emergency shelter services aims to address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity by providing immediate and accessible support to individuals facing housing instability. The key action focuses on the immediate needs of marginalized populations, particularly those who are disproportionately affected by homelessness.

Key Action 26
Description
The City of Fresno will use HHAP allocations to support prevention and diversion services, helping reduce the number of individuals and households entering homelessness. In addition, the City is leveraging Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding to provide homeless prevention and rapid rehousing assistance, including motel vouchers and other supports to help people remain housed or quickly regain housing.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 26 and how.

SPM Improvement Plan for Key Action 26
CA SPM Specific description of how Key Action 26 will improve this CA SPM CA SPM 2 Providing prevention and diversion services will assist with preventing individuals from entering homelessness.

Clear metric for how success of Key Action 26 will be measured The goal to decrease the number of people accessing services who are experiencing homelessness for the first time by 5% will be measured by HMIS data.

Lead Entity for Key Action 26
City of Fresno
Collaborating entity/ies for Key Action 26
City of Fresno, County of Fresno, WestCare, Central Unified Key Actions to Improve the Region's CA SPMs - Milestone Dates for Key Action 26
Milestones for Key Action 26 Target dates for Key
Action 26 milestones

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City staff will attend CES committee meetings and CES trainings, To help improve the implementation of to Division and Prevention services. 12/31/2026
Target date for completing Key Action 26
6/30/2028
Funding Sources for Key Action 26
Funding Sources for Key Action 26
Funding source Description of how the funding
will contribute to the
achievement of Key Action 26
For HHAP 6-funded Key
Actions only: Eligible use
category to fund this Key
Action.

HHAP 4 Funding from HHAP will allow the
City to allocate funds to
prevention and diversion
services. These services will
assist with preventing individuals
with entering homelessness.

HHAP 5
ESG
ERF-3
Identify which of the following equity improvement areas will be addressed by Key Action 26.

Equity Areas for Key Action 26
Equity area Description of how Key Action 26will address system performance disparities and ensure racial and gender equity in this area (choose one at a minimum, or more)
Service Delivery To support underserved communities, prevention services will have requirements to ensure they are targeted to specific groups. These services are for individuals whose income is at our below 30% of the area median income, who spend more than 50% of their income on housing costs, and who meet criteria for being at risk of homelessness or are recently experiencing homelessness.

Key Action 27
Description
The City will invest in supplemental HHAP funds for Rapid Rehousing subsidies. The City is also increasing the amount of affordable housing by applying for Homekey +. Which will allow the City to increase the amount of affordable housing inventory. The subsidies will allow individuals to have a pathway to permanent housing. With the funding of ERF-3 The City provided an additional Rapid Rehousing project that provides subsidies for individuals that are located within the encampment areas.

Identify which CA SPM(s) will be improved by Key Action 27 and how.

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Fresno City CouncilApril 23, 2026

Fresno City Council
April 23, 2026