City Council
July 21, 2026
2026-2027 Annual Action Plan
2026-2027 Action Plan
Assistance to homeless / at-risk homeless
Assistance to non-profit organizations that provide public services to low- income residents Development of affordable housing
Job creation and retention
Provide public infrastructure
Rehabilitation of substandard housing
Support of fair housing practices.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Goals The Plan identifies the goals of HUD and the needs of the community and resources available.
To provide decent housing
To provide a suitable living environment
To expand economic opportunities.
CDBG AND HOME Investment Partnership Budgets
CDBG
2026-2027 Allocation $1,410,857
Carryover Funds $74,284
Total CDBG Budget $1,485,141
HOME
2026-2027 Allocation $475,838
Carryover funds $486,985
Anticipated Income $100,000
Total HOME Budget $1,062,823
Community Development Citizens Committee (CDCC) Process Reviewed all CDBG applications
Heard presentations and requested clarification
Recommendations provided to City Council.
CDBG Public Social Services Funding Recommendations
CDCC Recommendations
18 total applications submitted for funding
10 programs were recommended for funding
Types of Public Social Service Programs Funded
5 - Homeless and At-Risk services and programs
2 - Senior meals
3 - Youth Programs - Youth after school programs
Fair Housing Services
Fair Housing activities are conducted under Administration.
Fair Housing Foundation holds seminars / workshops for tenants and landlords regarding fair housing practices and laws, and programs in rental counseling and financial goals.
Fair Housing Foundation anticipates serving over 225 Fullerton residents.
CDBG-Recommended Funded Activities: Strengthening Neighborhoods Through Public Services and Infrastructure Code Enforcement $130,000
Public Works Street Improvement $ 350,000
Parks and Recreation
Senior Mobility Transportation Program $ 25,000
Investing in Safer Neighborhoods, Enhanced Public Spaces and Improved Infrastructure.
Housing Division Core Responsibilities
Administration of federal CDBG and HOME funds
Affordable housing compliance and monitoring
Homeless outreach and shelter coordination
Housing assistance programs
Community partnerships and advocacy
Housing policy development and implementation.
Affordable Housing Oversight (Protecting Housing Assets) The Housing Division monitors over:
20 Affordable Housing Developments
750 Rental Affordable Housing Units.
Responsibilities include:
Operation and fiscal monitoring
Physical property inspections
Habitability concerns
Resolution of tenant and management grievances.
Homelessness Response and Outreach(Active Community Outreach) Housing staff works alongside:
Fullerton Homeless Liaison Officers (HLO’s)
HOPE Center
Illumination Foundation
Orange County Continuum of Care partners.
Services provided:
Street outreach, shelter referrals, engagement with unsheltered individuals and case management connections, housing navigation.
Shelter Operation and County and Citywide Coordination (Monthly Activities) Facilitate monthly operational meetings with Illumination Foundation - Review shelter operations and performance, address resident concerns and incident reports.
Quarterly Activities
Attend OC Continuum of Care meetings
Active member of the Fullerton Collaborative Homelessness Subcommittee Participate in homeless and case management strategy sessions Advocate for Fullerton needs and assistance.
Initiative to Address Housing and Food Insecurity
The Housing Division has initiated discussions with:
Fullerton School District
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton College
Local high schools.
Focus Areas: Student housing insecurity, family housing instability, food insecurity and resource coordination.
Recommendations
Approve the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan and authorize staff to submit the documents to HUD for approval no later than August 16, 2026.
Authorize the Community and Economic Development Director or his / her designee to execute agreements with non-profit agencies and City Departments.