CITY OF GLENDALE
HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN
March 30, 2023
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction………………………………………………………………….……3
Consultation…………………………………………………………………….…4
Public Participation…………………………………………………………...…13
Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis ………………………………………..…14
HOME-ARP Activities and Production Goals…………………………………20
Preferences and Limitations………………….…………………………………22
3 Introduction
In 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) into law, which provides over $1.9 trillion in relief to address the continued impact of the COVID -19 pandemic on the economy, public health, State and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
To address the need for homelessness assistance and supportive services, Congress appropriated $5 billion in ARP funds to be administered through the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) to perform eligible activities. Those activities include:
(1) Development and support of affordable housing – including acquisition, rehabilitation or construction of affordable rental housing,
(2) Tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA),
(3) Provision of supportive services,
(4) Acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units,
(5) Nonprofit Operating and Capacity Building Assistance; and
(6) Administration and Planning (15% Cap)
The above eligible activities must primarily benefit individuals and families in the following specified “qualifying populations:”
1. Homeless, as defined in section 103(a) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 22304(s)) (“McKinney-Vento”);
2. At risk of homelessness, as defined in section 401 of McKinney-Vento;
3. Fleeing, or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking;
4. Part of other populations where providing supportive services or assistance would prevent a family’s homelessness or would serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability.
This population includes one or more of the following:
• families requiring services or housing assistance to prevent homelessness
4 • households at greatest risk of housing instability, including
(a) those with an annual income less than or equal to 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI), and
(b) households with an annual income less than or equal to 50% of AMI AND meet the McKinney-Vento definition of At Risk of Homelessness; or
5. Veterans and families that include a veteran family member that meet the criteria in one of (1)-(4) above.
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated $5,109,346 in HOME -ARP funding to the City of Glendale. The City engaged in consultation with organizations within its Continuum of Care, as well as other public and private organizations who work with the above qualifying populations, and sought public participation to determine how to best allocate its HOME-ARP funding.
This allocation plan details the results of the consultation and public participation process and describes how the City of Glendale intends to serve qualifying populations with HOME-ARP funds.
Consultation
The City of Glendale consulted with organizations within its Continuum of Care, developers, Housing Authority staff, and City Homeless Programs staff to determine the size and demographics of each qualifying population. Consultation was primarily accomplished through use of a survey. Staff also contacted organizations and city staff by phone and email to obtain data. Consultation dates were from February 13, 2022 to March 20, 2022.
The following table summarizes the organizations consulted and feedback given.
Agency/Org
Consulted
Type of
Agency/Org
Method of
Consultation Feedback
Glendale Tenant
Union
Public or private
organizations that
address fair
housing. QPs
served: At risk of
homelessness,
other populations
Stakeholder
Survey
• Need more affordable
housing.
• Need more funds to aid
the current homeless
population.
5 Agency/Org
Consulted
Type of
Agency/Org
Method of
Consultation Feedback
City of Glendale:
Glendale Library,
Arts & Culture
Public agencies
that address the
needs of all
qualifying
populations.
Stakeholder
Survey
• At our branches, we
have all levels of
homeless services
needs.
• We use Ascencia to
connect homeless
patrons and we also
service resistant to
services patrons.
• We could use more
people in the library to
help connect people to
services.
City of Glendale:
Glendale Police
Department
Public agencies
that address the
needs of all
qualifying
populations
Stakeholder
Survey
• Outreach services are
not available during non-
working hours such as
evening and weekend
hours
Armenian Relief
Society of Western
USA, Social
Services
Homeless Service
Provider. QPs
served:
Homeless, At risk
of homelessness,
Other populations
Stakeholder
Survey
• At the present time, we
are encountering
insufficient services for
homelessness
prevention. Specifically,
for single older adults
with limited income.
• Our organization would
benefit from additional
funding for
homelessness
prevention, rapid re-
housing, and supportive
services for the target
population.
Adventist Health Homeless Service
Provider. Serves
all QPs.
Stakeholder
Survey
• Not enough housing
capacity within Glendale
• No organization of
existing programs and
resource collaboration
6 Agency/Org
Consulted
Type of
Agency/Org
Method of
Consultation
Feedback
Glendale
Community
Services, Parks &
Recreation
Commission
Homeless Service
Provider. Serves
all QPs.
Stakeholder
Survey
• Need more Homeless
outreach personnel.
• Need a second
organization similar to
Ascencia to help with
finding housing.
• Major need for more
affordable housing!
• Need a shelter for
homeless during
extreme hot or cold
spells.
Community
Resource Center
for Aging
USC Verdugo Hills
Hospital
Public or private
organizations that
address the needs
of all qualifying
populations.
Serves the needs
of persons with
disabilities.
Stakeholder
Survey
• Need for low-
income/affordable
housing for seniors and
the disabled
• Need to improve access
to Section 8 housing -
waiting list
Community
Resource Center
for Aging
USC Verdugo Hills
Hospital
Public or private
organizations that
address the needs
of all qualifying
populations.
Serves the needs
of persons with
disabilities.
Stakeholder
Survey
• Need for low-
income/affordable
housing for seniors and
the disabled
• Need to improve access
to Section 8 housing -
waiting list
Glendale Unified
School District
Public agencies
that address the
needs of all
qualifying
populations.
Stakeholder
Survey
• Need short-term hotel
vouchers for
emergencies.
• Need short-term housing
for undocumented
• Linkage with several
housing agencies to
provide homeless
prevention
• Need low-
income/affordable
housing for seniors and
the disabled
• Need fresh food
distributions
7 Agency/Org
Consulted
Type of
Agency/Org
Method of
Consultation
Feedback
USC Verdugo Hills
Hospital -
Community
Resource Center for
Aging
Public or private
organizations that
address the needs
of the qualifying
populations. QPs
served: At risk of
homelessness,
Other populations.
Serves the needs
of persons with
disabilities.
Stakeholder
Survey
• Housing navigator
needed to help older
adults find apartments
and senior housing.
Navigator who can help
transport seniors to look
at apartments - some do
not have transportation
and limited mobility.
• Assistance with moving
and moving costs.
• Need for affordable
senior housing with
supportive services.
• Educate older adults re
section 8 housing
projects and vouchers
and research/apply for
wait lists even outside of
Glendale - do some
longer range planning to
prevent housing
insecurity.
8 Agency/Org
Consulted
Type of
Agency/Org
Method of
Consultation
Feedback
Glendale Memorial
Hospital and
Health Center
Public or private
organizations that
address the needs
of the qualifying
populations. QPs
served: At risk of
homelessness,
Fleeing or
attempting to flee
domestic violence,
sexual assault,
stalking or human
trafficking. Serves
the needs of
persons with
disabilities.
Stakeholder
Survey
• Need for shelters that
can accommodate
individuals who are
independent with no
medical needs requiring
a place to stay and
linkage to services to
establish more
permanent housing.
• We only have 1 shelter
that is not even a walk
in. We do not have any
options for immediate
temporary or emergency
housing/shelter for
individuals who leave
our hospital and are
seeking assistance.
Door of Hope Organization that
serves the needs
of the following
QPs: Homeless, At
risk of
homelessness,
fleeing or
attempting to flee
domestic violence,
dating violence,
sexual assault,
stalking or human
trafficking.
Stakeholder
Survey
• Lack of affordable
housing.
9 Agency/Org
Consulted
Type of
Agency/Org
Method of
Consultation
Feedback
YWCA Glendale
and Pasadena
Public or private
organizations that
address the needs
of the qualifying
populations.
Domestic Violence
Service Provider.
Stakeholder
Survey
• Personal Safety: having
faced discrimination
because of being a
Domestic Violence
survivor, being denied
services from local Taxi
Service companies,
being refused
completion of services.
Feeling unwelcomed
and a sense of not
belonging. Staff at
Domestic Violence
service provider have to
perform additional duties
to ensure clients can
have external services
and respond to the
following:
• - Changing
pickup/destination
location, changing to
Uber services vs local
Taxi companies. For
one Armenian client,
when visiting another
city, felt discriminated
against for Armenian
identity.
• Public Safety: Feeling at
a higher likelihood of
being
stopped/cited/arrested
by the Glendale Police
Department. DV Service
Provider staff need to
provide specific
directions and shortcuts
to get in and out of City
quickly.
10 Agency/Org
Consulted
Type of
Agency/Org
Method of
Consultation
Feedback
YWCA Glendale
and Pasadena
(continued)
Public or private
organizations that
address the needs
of the qualifying
populations.
Domestic Violence
Service Provider.
Stakeholder
Survey
• One client was arrested
and sent to jail over
outstanding car tax. One
client questioned and
made to cry over a
different type of car seat
for one of her children
(in front of her child)
• Housing Access: Being
discriminated against by
local landlords and
property managers once
they identify client as DV
survivor. DV Service
Provider staff need to
create and maintain
relationships with
landlords. Not enough
City programs to
educate, correct, and
intervene with property
owners.
• Public Schools: Some
students will tease
children from shelters.
On some occasions,
children from shelters
are the only ones NOT
invited to kid’s parties.
Students and families
need education from
City programs to not
alienate, or somewhat
facilitate the othering of
children from DV
survivor families.
11 Agency/Org
Consulted
Type of
Agency/Org
Method of
Consultation
Feedback
Home Again L.A. Public or private
organizations that
address the needs
of all qualifying
populations.
Stakeholder
Survey
• We do not have Crisis
Housing available.
Should someone/family
contact an agency in
Glendale who needs
shelter it's not possible
to get them into shelter
immediately. Some of
our agencies are at
maximum capacity.
• We are in need of
Security Deposit
Assistance, Case
Management (Staffing),
Landlord Incentives.
• Need for mental health
services.
USC Verdugo Hills
Hospital -
Community
Resource Center for
Aging
Public or private
organizations that
address the needs
of the qualifying
populations. QPs
served: At risk of
homelessness,
Other populations.
Serves the needs
of persons with
disabilities.
Stakeholder
Survey
• Housing navigator
needed to help older
adults find apartments
and senior housing.
Navigator who can help
transport seniors to look
at apartments - some do
not have transportation
and limited mobility.
• Assistance with moving
and moving costs.
• Need for affordable
senior housing with
supportive services.
Consultation Results – Unmet Needs and Gaps Identified for Homeless Population
1. Insufficient services for homelessness prevention.
2. Need for crisis housing.
3. Need for more outreach services, including during non-working hours.
4. Need for a 2nd organization within the city to provide homeless services.
5. Need for short term hotel vouchers for emergencies.
6. Need for shelters that accommodate individuals who are independent with no medical needs.
7. City of Glendale Homeless Programs staff also noted a rise in senior 12 homelessness, with some seniors facing homelessness for the first time.
Consultation Results – Unmet Needs and Gaps Identified for those At Risk of Homelessness, and Other Populations
1. There is a need for more affordable housing units.
2. Few opportunities for residents of Glendale to participate in low-income housing due to limited number of units available in the City.
3. Services needed to help seniors find apartments and senior housing, including transportation services and assistance with moving.
4. Education needed for seniors to help them research housing opportunities, and to help them apply for wait lists.
Consultation Results – Unmet Needs and Gaps Identified for those Fleeing or Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking or Human Trafficking
1. Population has the feeling that they are more at risk of being stopped/cited/arrested by police.
2. Need for staff to provide specific directions and shortcuts to get in and out of City quickly.
3. Experiencing discrimination from landlords and companies (like taxi services) once the client is identified as a DV survivor.
Stakeholder organizations were asked the to rank HOME-ARP eligible activities, identifying which activity would be most beneficial to the qualifying population it serves.
Following are the results of the ranking:
0 0.5
1 1.5
2 2.5
3 3.5
4 4.5
Non-Congregate
Shelter
Supportive Services Tenant Based Rental
Assistance
Development of
Affordable Housing
Ranking of HOME-ARP Activity most needed
13 As the chart shows, a majority of stakeholder organizations ranked Tenant Based Rental Assistance and Development of Affordable Housing as the most beneficial activities for the qualifying populations they serve.
Public Participation
The City of Glendale posted a public notice in the Glendale Independent newspaper on the following dates:
March 6, 2023
March 9, 2023
March 13, 2023
March 16, 2023
March 20, 2023
The notice invited stakeholder organizations and the public to a public hearing to be conducted during a Joint Meeting of the Glendale City Council and Glendale Housing Authority on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM. The notice also indicated that the city anticipated receiving $5,109,346 in HOME-ARP funding and intended to spend the funds on the development of rental housing to serve the needs of one or more of the qualifying populations.
A website address was listed in the notice where stakeholder organizations could complete a survey created to gauge the housing and supportive service needs of qualifying populations within the City and region. The survey was also distributed to organizations within the City’s Continuum of Care.
A website address was also listed in the notice where citizens could complete a survey created to help quantify the number of residents in Glendale and the region who fall within the Qualifying Populations. The citizen survey was also emailed to 16,378 people on the City’s affordable housing interest/notification list.
HOME-ARP funding was discussed at a community meeting designed to obtain input from the community on its housing needs, and participants at the meeting were encouraged to complete the survey.
Organizations and citizens were encouraged to submit feedback and comments to the City during a 15 day comment period.
Public comment period start date: March 6, 2023
Public comment period end date: March 20, 2023
14 In addition to the public notice and survey distribution, City of Glendale staff contacted developers and community organizations to seek data on the size and needs of qualifying populations.
While the City of Glendale did not receive specific comments during the public participation period, it did receive 834 responses to a survey sent out to over 16,000 individuals on the City’s affordable housing interest/notification list.
There were no comments or questions from the public during the Public Hearing conducted by the Joint Meeting of the Glendale City Council and Glendale Housing Authority on March 28, 2023.
Needs Assessment and Gaps Analysis
HOMELESS POPULATION
According to the City of Glendale 2022 Homeless Count Comprehensive Report, 225 persons were homeless (122 sheltered and 103 unsheltered). This represented a 33% increase from 2020 (a count was not conducted in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic).
Highlights of the 2022 Sheltered Point-In-Time Count
Of the 122 total persons counted as sheltered homeless in 2022:
Gender
• 48% Men
• 51% Women
• 1% Transgender
Household Breakdown
• 43% Single adults without children
• 57% Family with at least 2 child and adult
Subpopulations
• 3% Veteran status
• 21% Adult survivors of domestic violence
Age
• 37% 0-17 Years Old
• 1% 18-25 Years Old
• 48% 25-64 Years Old
• 14% 65 and older
15 Highlights of the 2022 Unsheltered Point-In-Time Count
Of the 103 total persons counted as unsheltered homeless in 2022:
Gender
• 65% Men
• 24% Women
Age
• 4% 18-24 Years Old
• 17% 25-34 Years Old
• 41% 35-54 Years Old
• 17% 55-61 Years Old
• 21% 62 and older
Subpopulations
• 2.9% Veteran status
16 of 834 respondents in the HOME-ARP Citizen survey created by the city indicated that they were homeless. Of this group, 87.5% were Glendale residents. All respondents lived in Los Angeles County.
Resources
The City of Glendale has 3 affordable housing projects (a total of 34 units) within its portfolio designated for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Vacancies in these projects are filled in the following manner:
1. By the homeless services nonprofit operating the project
2. If the project is not operated by a homeless services nonprofit, organizations within Glendale’s Continuum of Care are notified of the vacancy and given a time frame to fill the vacancy with a household experiencing homelessness.
The Glendale Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC) is one of thirteen CoCs officially recognized by HUD for participation in local and regional efforts to prevent and end homelessness in Southern California. It has established a Coordinated Entry System to streamline homeless services and quick re-housing of the homeless population.
Within the CoC, the City collaborates with Ascencia, a homeless services nonprofit organization, to provide one stop social services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. At Ascencia, clients receive help with housing, case 16 management, health and mental health services, and emergency shelter intake.
Ascencia operates a 45-bed shelter for single adults and families. Clients go through an assessment process to determine what services are needed.
A mobile street outreach team is based at Ascencia and provides assessment and services to homeless persons on the streets of Glendale Monday-Friday from 7 am to 4 pm.
The following table summarizes the existing inventory of beds and units available to the homeless population in Glendale, and shows the current gap in resources.
Homeless Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis Table
Homeless
Current Inventory Homeless Population Gap Analysis
Family Adults Only Vets Famil
y HH
(at
least
1 child)
Adult
HH
(w/o
child)
Vets
Victim
s of
DV
Family Adults Only
# of
Beds
# of
Units
# of
Beds
# of
Units
# of
Beds
# of
Beds
# of
Units
# of
Beds
# of
Units
Emergency
Shelter 35 0 54 0 0
Transitional
Housing 49 0 1 0 0
Permanent
Supportive
Housing
68 0 101 0 12
Other
Permanent
Housing
0 0 5 0 0
Sheltered
Homeless 22 52 4 16
Unsheltered
Homeless 0 103 3 2
Current Gap 0 22 0 155
Data Sources: 1. City of Glendale: 2022 Glendale Homeless Count Comprehensive Report; 2. City of Glendale Affordable Housing Portfolio. 3. City of Glendale 2022 Housing Inventory Count.
The table reflects numbers reported in the Housing Inventory County in 2022. It shows a gap of 22 units for homeless families and 155 units for homeless adult only households. Organizations within the CoC expressed the need for non-congregate shelter units and crisis housing to immediately shelter individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
17 The table does not account for occupied units at Glen Grove apartments, a family affordable housing development with 23 affordable units where vacancies are made available to the Continuum of Care first before opening units up to an existing waitlist.
AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AND OTHER POPULATIONS
Based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2015-2019 and the most recent Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), 14,595 Glendale households are at risk of homelessness in the City of Glendale. Another 7,205 households fall within the qualifying population of “other populations requiring services or housing assistance to prevent homelessness,” and “other populations at greatest risk of housing instability” as defined by HUD.
The City has developed 195 units of affordable housing for households at or below 30% of AMI.
The units are currently occupied. That leaves a gap of at least 14,400 households at risk of homelessness that would not have access to affordable units when they become available.
The City has also developed 627 units of affordable housing for households between 30% and 50% of AMI. That leaves a gap of at least 6,578 households within the “other populations” category that would not have access to affordable units when they become available.
Following is a table that illustrates the level of housing needs and the gap in affordable housing for households within these qualifying populations.
Housing Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis Table
Non-Homeless
Current
Inventory Level of Need Gap Analysis
# of Units # of Households # of Households
Total Rental Units 50,179
Rental Units Affordable to HH at 30%
AMI (At-Risk of Homelessness) 195
Rental Units Affordable to HH at 50%
AMI (Other Populations) 627
0%-30% AMI Renter HH w/ 1 or more
severe housing problems
(At-Risk of Homelessness)
14,595
30%-50% AMI Renter HH w/ 1 or more
severe housing problems
(Other Populations)
7,205
Current Gaps 20,978
Data Sources: 1. US Census American Community Survey (ACS) 2015-2019; 2. Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), Glendale Housing Authority Affordable Housing Portfolio
18 30.8% of respondents in the HOME-ARP Citizen survey created by the city indicated that they were at risk of homelessness. 66.7% of respondents reported spending more than half of their income toward rent.
81.8% of respondents indicated that they had an income at either 30% or below of AMI, or an income between 30%-50% of AMI.
Following are additional details on the responses received.
At Risk of Homelessness
Of 834 respondents, 54.6% reported an income at or below 30% of AMI, and 89% of the respondents in this income category reported paying more than half of their income toward rent. Of this group:
• 88% were Glendale residents
• 36% reported being at risk of homelessness
• .02% (11 respondents) reported being homeless
• .005% (2 respondents) reported being veterans
• .005% (2 respondents) reported being domestic violence survivors
Other Populations
Of 834 respondents, 27.2% of survey respondents reported an income between 30% and 50% of AMI, and 90% of the respondents in this income category reported paying more than half of their income toward rent. Of this group:
• 77% were Glendale residents
• 20.8% reported being at risk of homelessness
• .009% (2 respondents) reported being homeless
• .024% (5 respondents) reported being domestic violence survivors
Seniors
Of 834 respondents in the Glendale Citizen survey, 36% reported being over the age of 62. Of this group, 95% reported an income at either 30% or below of AMI, or an income between 30%-50% of AMI. Following are additional details on the responses received from seniors in these income categories:
76% of seniors reported an income at or below 30% of AMI, and 93% of the senior respondents in this income category reported paying more than half of their income toward rent. Of this group:
• 81 % were Glendale residents
• 35 % reported being at risk of homelessness
19 • 2 % (4 respondents) reported being homeless
• 1 % (2 respondents) reported being veterans
24% of seniors reported an income between 30% and 50% of AMI, and 82% of the senior respondents in this income category reported paying more than half of their income toward rent. Of this group:
• 53% were Glendale residents
• 21% reported being at risk of homelessness
The results of the survey suggest a large gap in affordable housing available for households at risk of homelessness and other populations.
POPULATION FLEEING, OR ATTEMPTING TO FLEE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,
DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING
12 of 834 respondents in the HOME-ARP Citizen survey created by the city indicated that they were victims of domestic violence. Of this group, 58.3% were Glendale residents. All respondents lived in Los Angeles County.
Following is additional demographical data on the 12 respondents who reported being within this qualifying population:
Gender
• 33% Men
• 67% Women
Age
• 92% 25-61 Years Old
• 8 % 62 and older
Household Composition
• 17% More than 1 Adult
• 25% More than 1 Adult with at least 1 Child
• 25% Single Adult
• 33% Single Adult with at least 1 Child
21% of sheltered homeless in the City of Glendale’s 2022 Point in Time Count indicated that they were fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking.
20 The City works with the YWCA of Glendale and Pasadena to provide domestic violence services and referrals to confidential shelters. Data collected by the YWCA showed that as of March 2023, there were 24 families (with a total of 74 individuals) fleeing domestic violence in the City of Glendale.
While consultation with organizations within Glendale’s CoC did not reveal any gaps in providing shelter for victims and survivors of domestic violence, some feedback received indicated a need for better treatment of domestic violence survivors by police departments and companies providing services to this qualifying population.
Priority needs for qualifying populations
Based on results of data analysis and consultation, and evaluating gaps and unmet needs as described in this plan, the City of Glendale has identified that those at risk of homelessness and those at the greatest risk of housing instability face the largest gap in access to affordable housing units to prevent them from experiencing homelessness.
Results of a citizen survey created by the city show that a majority of respondents that fit within this qualifying population are paying more than half of their income toward rent, and are therefore facing severe cost burden.
Within this population, seniors face a particularly heavy cost burden. The city’s HOME- ARP citizen survey revealed that 93% of respondents over the age of 62, and with an income at or below 30% of AMI, paid more than half of their income toward rent. A majority of seniors in Glendale are on fixed income, receiving Social Security or SSI.
The homeless population also faces a gap in the number of non-congregate shelter and crisis housing units available for immediate shelter.
HOME-ARP Activities and Production Goals
The Glendale City Council and Glendale Housing Authority have made production of affordable housing units its top priority. It uses a variety of funding, including local Measure S funds to accomplish this goal. HOME-ARP funds will enable the City to meet its goal of addressing the demand for affordable housing among qualifying populations.
Through the HOME-ARP consultation process, needs assessment and gap analysis, the City of Glendale has determined that this highest priority for use of HOME-ARP funds is the development of affordable rental housing. To that end, the city has identified a recently acquired property as a site to utilize HOME-ARP funding for the development of affordable housing to benefit qualifying populations.
21 The site at 426 Piedmont Avenue may be converted to a total of 58-67 units of affordable housing. HOME -ARP funds may help develop 25- 30 units on the site for qualifying populations.
The City will solicit proposals to develop the project using either a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) or a Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFQ or RFP will be issued to over 100 organizations and over 250 individuals who have expressed an interest in developing affordable housing projects in Glendale. These organizations are spread out throughout Southern California. City staff from Housing, Planning, Building and Safety, and others will form a review committee and review each proposal and make a recommendation to the Housing Authority Board based on criteria outlined in the RFQ or RFP. The Housing Authority can accept staff’s recommendation or select another developer team to partner with to develop the affordable housing project. The developer team will be provided an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement upon selection. Staff will then works with the developer team to further plan the project, entitle the project, secure additional financing, and ultimately enter into an Affordable Housing Agreement (AHA).
After the AHA is executed and financing is in place, the project begins construction per the AHA, which details the scope of work, schedule of performance, method of financing, and many more details.
All administrative tasks related to administering and monitoring HOME-ARP funded activities at 426 Piedmont Avenue will be directly carried out directly by City of Glendale staff.
Following is a breakdown of how the City of Glendale will allocate HOME-ARP funding.
Use of HOME-ARP Funding
Funding Amount Percent of
the Grant
Statutory
Limit
Supportive Services $ 0
Acquisition and Development of Non-
Congregate Shelters $ 0
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
(TBRA) $ 0
Development of Affordable Rental
Housing $ 4,342,944.10
Non-Profit Operating $ 0 0 % 0%
Non-Profit Capacity Building $ 0 0 % 0%
Administration and Planning $ 766,401.90 15 % 15%
Total HOME ARP Allocation $ 5,109,346
The City compared the number of available affordable housing units and services for each qualifying population to the size of the population and found that the largest gap 22 was for affordable units for households at risk of homelessness, and other populations at greatest risk of housing instability, specifically households that are at or below 30% of AMI and who are cost burdened.
HOME-ARP funds will be used to develop approximately 25-30 affordable housing units for qualifying populations at 426 Piedmont Avenue, with a preference for seniors facing homelessness, at risk of homelessness and other senior populations at greatest risk of housing instability. Once a developer is approved by the City Council and Housing Authority, and the Authority has entered into an Affordable Housing Agreement with the developer, funds will be distributed to the developer upon progress of construction of affordable housing units.
Preferences
The City of Glendale may give a preference to seniors who are facing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, and seniors who are at greatest risk of housing instability. The city may work with the Glendale CoC to identify and refer seniors who fall within these qualifying populations for HOME-ARP funded units.
This preference will help relieve the cost burden of vulnerable seniors who are on fixed incomes and facing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness, as their fixed incomes are not able to keep up with the rise in housing costs. That cost burden was reflected in the citizen survey that the city created. 95% of senior respondents indicated that their income was at or below 30% of AMI, or between 30% and 50% of AMI, and over 90% of senior respondents indicated that they paid more than half of their income toward rent.
Limitations
Development of HOME-ARP funded units at 426 Piedmont may be restricted for occupancy by seniors over the age of 62. HOME-ARP funded units may be offered to seniors through the Glendale CoC who meet the criteria of HOME-ARP qualifying populations. A preference will be given to seniors facing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, and seniors at greatest risk of housing instability. However, units may also be offered to seniors fleeing domestic violence, and senior veterans who also meet the criteria of one or more HOME-ARP qualifying populations.