Target Date 6/30/24
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
It is estimated that 7 microenterprises will be assisted as a result of this project.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities CV Microenterprise Assistance - $60,000.00 Hawthorne Consolidated Plan 2020-2024: Action Plan 160
AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Assistance will be primarily directed to the CDBG low- and moderate-income areas are shown on the map included in section SP-10 of the Consolidated Plan. The CDBG low- and moderate-income areas are comprised of low- and moderate-income Census Tract Block Groups as defined by HUD. Residents of the CDBG lowand moderate-income areas have median incomes at or below 80% of the area median income based on family size for the County of Los Angeles. A total of 86,440 residents live in these Census Tract Block Groups, of which 62,945 or 73 percent are members of low- and moderate-income households according to HUD lowand moderate-income summary data available at the Census Tract Block Group level. Based on available data and mapping in NA-10 of the Consolidated Plan, the CDBG low- and moderate-income areas are primarily Hispanic.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of
Funds
Citywide 73 %
Low- and Moderate-Income Census Tract/Block Groups 27 % Table 63 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically For the 2020-2021 program year, the City will invest $1,311,470 of CDBG funds and $595,849 of HOME funds for a total of $1,907,319 that will benefit low- and moderate-income people throughout the City. Of this amount, at least $519,134 or 27 percent of all resources will be invested in projects that exclusively benefit the CDBG low- and moderate-income areas. Due to the nature of the projects and activities to be undertaken, investments in projects and activities such as the Community Center are limited to the CDBG low- and moderate-income areas while other projects and activities benefit low- and moderate-income limited clientele and are available citywide.
Discussion
Based on the Strategic Plan, the City is allocating 100 percent of its CDBG funds (excluding Section 108 loan repayment and CDBG administration) as well as HOME funds for 2020-2021 projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income people. Due to the nature of the projects and activities to be undertaken, investments in projects concerning Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements are limited to the CDBG low- and moderate-income areas while other projects and activities benefit low- and moderate-income limited clientele and are available citywide.
Hawthorne Consolidated Plan 2020-2024: Action Plan 161
Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
Three high priority affordable housing needs are identified in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and three Strategic Plan goals are established to provide the framework necessary to invest CDBG and HOME funds to address the affordable housing needs of the City.
Expand the Supply of Affordable Housing
Based on evaluation of 2011-2015 ACS and CHAS data, there is a high need for housing units affordable for households earning less than 80 percent of AMI. Of the 19,050 households earning 0-80 percent of AMI in the City, 13,578 are cost burdened households—meaning households paying more than 30 percent of their income for housing. Additionally, 7,199 of the cost burdened households are considered severely cost burdened households—meaning that they pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing. Of the 7,199 severely cost burdened households, 5,850 are renters. Of those severely cost burdened renter households, 5,690 households earn less than 50 percent of AMI and are considered the most at risk of becoming homeless.
Preserve the Supply of Affordable Housing
As the City's housing stock ages, a growing percentage of housing units may need rehabilitation to allow them to remain safe and habitable. The situation is of particular concern for low- and moderate-income homeowners who are generally not in a financial position to properly maintain their homes.
The age and condition of Hawthorne’s housing stock is an important indicator of potential rehabilitation needs.
Commonly, housing over 30 years of age needs some form of major rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, foundation work and plumbing systems. Housing over 15 years of age will generally exhibit deficiencies in terms of paint, weatherization, heating / air-conditioning systems, hot water heaters and finish plumbing fixtures.
According to CHAS data showing the year that housing units were built categorized by owner and renter tenure:
• 5,900 or 76 percent of the 7,735 owner-occupied housing units in Hawthorne were built 40 or more years ago (built prior to 1980)
• 1,120 or 14 percent of the 7,735 owner-occupied housing units in Hawthorne were built between 30 and 40 years ago (built between 1980 and 1999)
• 14,755 or 69 percent of the 21,415 renter-occupied housing units in Hawthorne were built 40 or more years ago (built prior to 1980)
• 6,195 or 29 percent of the 21,415 renter-occupied housing units in Hawthorne were built between 30 and 40 years ago (built between 1980 and 1999)
Preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and moderateincome households is a cost-effective way to invest limited resources to retain existing housing units that are Hawthorne Consolidated Plan 2020-2024: Action Plan 162
already affordable to low- and moderate-income households in the community. Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities provide that all economic segments of the community have the means to ensure that their property meets local standards and that all Hawthorne residents have the opportunity to live in decent housing.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 15
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 0
Total 15
Table 64 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 6
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 6
Table 65 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
The Strategic Plan identifies a high priority need to expand the supply of affordable housing and a high priority need to preserve the supply of affordable housing. During the 2020-2021 program year, the City of Hawthorne will invest CDBG funds in the preservation of affordable housing units. Specifically, CDBG funds will be used to support affordable housing preservation projects including the City of Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation Program. In addition, the City is prioritizing the investment of HOME funds in support of the Affordable Housing Development CHDO project.
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City of Hawthorne Housing Authority was formed in 1994 under State of California Housing Authority Law to actively improve existing neighborhoods and develop affordable housing opportunities using local, state and federal resources. The Hawthorne Housing Authority does not administer Section 8 and does not own HUD Public Housing; however, the City is within the service area of the Los Angeles County Development Agency (LACDA) for the purposes of Section 8 and Public Housing.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing During the 2020-2021 program year, LACDA will continue providing housing and public services to existing residents of the City of Hawthorne. LACDA takes in feedback of residents collected through resident surveys distributed throughout the City of Hawthorne to improve services.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
LACDA actively encourages residents to be involved in the organization through resident councils and active participation in housing authority decisions via surveys and other forms of engagement. Resident surveys were distributed with translation services available on request. Community meetings in target areas were hosted with copies of the Consolidated Plan draft being available in these areas. A public hearing is conducted to accept public comments on the draft plan before its approval and submittal to HUD. Grant funding is administered to increase housing availability and accessibility to residents to encourage greater participation in homeownership. LACDA also maintains quarterly newsletters for Section 8 tenants, public housing residents, and Section 8 property owners.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
N/A, LACDA is designated as a High Performing Public Housing Agency.
Discussion
LACDA is well-positioned to continue providing Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in the City of Hawthorne and throughout Los Angeles County.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
Preventing and ending homelessness is a HUD priority addressed nationally through coordination of regional strategies carried out locally by government agencies and a wide variety of community-based organizations and faith-based groups. Consistent with this approach, the City of Hawthorne supports the efforts of The Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), County Continuum of Care (CoC), and its member organizations that address homelessness throughout Los Angeles County. In alignment with this strategy, the City will use other local funds to support local service providers as well as City run programs to prevent homelessness and to expand the supply of affordable housing in Hawthorne for low- and moderate-income residents.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The CoC and its partner agencies will continue to provide a continuum of programs ranging from outreach, access centers, emergency shelters, safe havens, transitional and permanent housing, and prevention. More specifically, LAHSA, the County’s CoC, will increase efforts in 2020-2021 to add emergency and transitional shelter housing units through expedited construction or rehabilitation of facilities to accommodate homeless persons.
The City of Hawthorne, through coordination with the CoC and a network of homeless service providers, supports this continuum of services to address homelessness including, but not limited to, homelessness prevention programs, emergency shelter programs, and transitional housing. In 2020-2021, the City will continue to support local agencies that provide rental assistance services for the homeless that provide critical rental assistance for unsheltered persons.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The ultimate solution to ending homelessness is transitional to permanent housing closely aligned with supportive services that ensure housing stability can be maintained. However, because the demand for affordable housing far outpaces the region’s supply, the CoC continues to rely on its emergency and transitional housing system in order to address the immediate needs of Los Angeles County’s homeless population.
This increase in permanent supportive housing for the most vulnerable populations is attributed to Los Angeles County homeless service providers re-tooling their programs and shifting their focus to moving people quickly into permanent supportive housing throughout the County. Homelessness can be significantly reduced and the quality of life of our residents, especially those precariously housed or homeless can be improved.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again Hawthorne Consolidated Plan 2020-2024: Action Plan 165
In support of CoC efforts, this Strategic Plan provides for the use of HOME funds to support rental assistance activities implemented by the City or a local nonprofit organizations to help prevent and eliminate homelessness. The City will also use HOME funds to expand the supply of affordable housing in Hawthorne.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
An individual or family is considered to be at-risk of becoming homeless if it experiences extreme difficulty maintaining their housing and has no reasonable alternatives for obtaining subsequent housing. Homelessness often results from a complex set of circumstances that require people to choose between food, shelter and other basic needs. Examples of common circumstances that can cause homelessness include eviction, loss of income, insufficient income, disability, increase in the cost of housing, discharge from an institution, irreparable damage or deterioration to housing, and fleeing from family violence.
Referred to as “Bring L.A. Home!” The Campaign to End Homelessness”, the plan initiates a 10-year campaign to end homelessness in Los Angeles County by establishing a broad range of strategies that address a multitude of issues related to homelessness. The plan is consistent with State and Federal initiatives for ending homelessness and consists of the following seven guiding principles:
• Preventing homelessness
• Addressing the structural causes of homelessness
• Sustaining the current capacity to serve homeless people and building new capacity where it is needed • Ensuring rapid return to housing for people who become homeless • Bringing alienated homeless people into the mainstream of society • Taking a regional approach to the crisis
• Reaffirming that housing is one of the basic human rights With the focus of addressing family homelessness, chronic homelessness and mainstream and system changes (homeless prevention), “Bring L.A. Home! The Campaign to End Homelessness” represents a commitment by all stakeholders throughout the County to end homelessness within a decade.
Discussion
With limited HOME and CDBG resources available, the City will use HOME funds to expand the supply of affordable housing to prevent homelessness in Hawthorne.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing, such as land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in the sense that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.
Based on information gathered during community meetings, the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Survey, the 2013-2021 Housing Element and market analysis, the primary barriers to affordable housing in Hawthorne are housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources necessary to develop and sustain affordable housing. The two barriers are related in the sense that demand for affordable housing exceeds the supply and insufficient resources are available to increase the supply of affordable housing to meet demand.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment In the development of the 2013-2021 Housing Element, the City evaluated significant public policies affecting affordable housing development such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges and growth limitations. Based on this evaluation, the City determined that it has taken all necessary steps to ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that may have been a barrier to affordable housing. Moreover, the City is actively engaged with affordable housing developers concerning the siting of affordable housing and ensuring that the entitlement process runs smoothly from inception to completion.
Discussion:
To address housing affordability and the lack of monetary resources for affordable housing, this Strategic Plan calls for the investment of a significant portion of HOME funds to preserve 30 existing affordable housing units and increase the supply of affordable housing by 2 over the next five years. Although the City no longer has access to Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside funds, the City will continue to leverage its HOME funds to attract private and other available public resources. This strategy will increase the supply of affordable housing and preserve existing affordable housing in the City.
Hawthorne Consolidated Plan 2020-2024: Action Plan 167
AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
In the implementation of the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG and HOME resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families, develop institutional structure and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low- and moderate-income people include lack of funding from federal, state and other local sources, the high cost of housing that is not affordable to lowincome people and the lack of availability of home improvement financing in the private lending industry. To address these obstacles, the City is investing CDBG and HOME funds through the 2020-2021 Action Plan in projects that provide loans to low- and moderate-income homeowners for home improvements and projects that provide public services to low- and moderate-income people and those with special needs. To address underserved needs, the City is allocating 100 percent of its non-administrative CDBG and HOME investments for program year 2020-2021 to projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income people.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing In the implementation of the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest HOME funds to preserve and maintain affordable housing through the City of Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation Program that will provide up to 30 grants between $5,000 and $10,000 and loans of up to $35,000 to low- and moderate-income owners of single-family housing.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. To reduce lead-based paint hazards, the City of Hawthorne Housing Rehabilitation Program will conduct lead-based paint testing and risk assessments for each property assisted that was built prior to January 1, 1978 and will incorporate safe work practices or abatement into the scope of work as required to reduce lead-based paint hazards in accordance with 24 CFR Part 35.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The implementation of CDBG and HOME activities meeting the goals established in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan - Strategic Plan and this Annual Action Plan will help to reduce the number of poverty-level families by:
• Supporting activities that expand the supply of housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households;
• Supporting activities that preserve the supply of decent housing that is affordable to low- and Hawthorne Consolidated Plan 2020-2024: Action Plan 168
moderate-income households;
• Supporting a continuum of housing programs to prevent and eliminate homelessness; and • Supporting housing preservation programs that assure low income households have a safe, decent and appropriate place to live.
In addition to these local efforts, mainstream state and federal resources also contribute to reducing the number of individuals and families in poverty. Federal programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head Start provide pathways out of poverty for families who are ready to pursue employment and educational opportunities. Additionally in California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKS, CalFresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi-Cal. Together, these programs provide individuals and families with employment assistance, subsidy for food, medical care, childcare and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing, nutrition and transportation. Other services are available to assist persons suffering from substance abuse, domestic violence and mental illness.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The institutional delivery system in Hawthorne is high-functioning and collaborative—particularly the relationship between local government and the nonprofit sector comprised of a network of capable non-profit organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents. Strong City departments anchor the administration of HUD grant programs and the housing, community and economic development activities that are implemented by the City. support and enhance this existing institutional structure, the City of Hawthorne will collaborate with affordable housing developers and nonprofit agencies receiving CDBG and HOME funds through the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan to ensure that the needs of low- and moderate-income residents are met as envisioned within the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan - Strategic Plan.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies To enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, the City will continue consulting with and inviting the participation of a wide variety of agencies and organizations involved in the delivery of housing and supportive services to low- and moderate-income residents in Hawthorne—particularly the CDBG low- and moderate-income areas.
Discussion:
In the implementation of the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest CDBG and HOME resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level families, develop institutional structure and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, the City of Hawthorne will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low- and moderate-income benefit for the CDBG program and recapture requirements for the HOME program.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:
The City will not use any other forms of investment beyond those identified in Section 92.205.
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
During the 2020-2021 program year, the City of Hawthorne will not implement any HOME-assisted homebuyer activities.
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
See above.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
The City does not intend to use HOME funds under the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds.
Discussion:
In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, the City of Hawthorne will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, overall low-and moderate-income benefit for the CDBG program and recapture requirements for the HOME program.
APPENDIX A
Alternate / Local Data Sources
Appendix A - Alternate/Local Data Sources
1 Data Source Name
Homeless Point-In-Time Count & Survey Report
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
Provide a brief summary of the data set.
The data provides the sheltered and unsheltered count of homeless people in Los Angeles County by Service Provision Area (SPA).
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
The data originated from the Homeless Point-In-Time Count, a congressionally mandated action for all communities that receive U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding for homeless programs.
How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one geographic area or among a certain population?
Countywide
What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set?
January 2019
What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)? Complete
2 Data Source Name
HACoLA Public Housing and Section 8 Data
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) Provide a brief summary of the data set.
Data supplied for public housing and Section 8 in Hawthorne.
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
To comply with HUD Consolidated Plan requirements.
How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data? Is data collection concentrated in one geographic area or among a certain population?
The data is comprehensive for the City of Hawthorne.
What time period (provide the year, and optionally month, or month and day) is covered by this data set?
The data reflects 2018 information.
What is the status of the data set (complete, in progress, or planned)? Complete.
APPENDIX B
Citizen Participation and Consultation
APPENDIX C
Grantee Unique Appendixes
APPENDIX D
Grantee SF-424s & Certifications