Hemet City Council
October 10, 2023

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• The San Jacinto Fault system underlies the northeast portion of the City. This fault runs more than 125 miles, separating from the San Andreas Fault near Cajon Pass and continuing southeast, passing the communities of San Jacinto and Hemet along the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, to the vicinity of El Centro. In the Hemet vicinity, the fault disperses from a single fault trace into a set of parallel traces called a fault zone, spreading through the eastern side of the planning area between Park Hill and the base of the San Jacinto Mountains. The San Jacinto Fault Zone is a major element of the San Andreas system and is considered one of the most seismically active fault systems in Southern California today. Along the mountain front in this area, the fault has dammed groundwater channels, forcing water to the surface as hot springs. This fault is capable of producing up to a 7.5 m earthquake.
• The Elsinore Fault, also a member of the San Andreas system, runs as close as 18 miles from downtown Hemet, west of the planning area. The fault runs southwest of Lake Matthews, through Corona, and south into Lake Elsinore. Of the three principal branches, including the San Andreas and the San Jacinto Faults, the Elsinore Fault has been considerably less active than the San Andreas and San Jacinto Faults. The Elsinore Fault is capable of producing up to a 7.5 m earthquake.

A number of candidate housing sites are located within a “Very High” liquefaction susceptibility zone. The “Very High” liquefaction susceptibility zone loosely correlates with 100 -Year Flood Zones in the southernmost part of the City. These candidate sites include the McSweeny Farms development and other nearby projects in the pipeline which are currently under construction. As the residential projects have already received required permits, including environmental review, their location in the “Very High” liquefaction susceptibility zone is not considered a constraint.

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Figure 3-1: City of Hemet, Faults and Liquefaction Susceptibility

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2. Flooding
Potential flooding in the Hemet area is attributable to two sources: natural flooding (excess rain and watercourse) and local dam failure. Flooding becomes particularly hazardous when development encroaches onto floodplains, modifying the landscape and altering natural patterns of conveying excess water during floods. Hemet's geographic location within a valley and pro ximity to several significant bodies of water contribute to the significant flood risk within the City. The greatest flood hazard is present in the southern parts of the City.
100 -Year Floods
One-hundred-year floods are those that have a 1/100 or one percent chance of occurring in any given year. The 100-year flood is a regulatory standard used by Federal agencies and most states to administer floodplain management programs and is also used by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as the basis for flood insurance requirements nationwide. Flood insurance rates are based on FEMA designations of flood zones. Standard practice is to avoid or restrict construction within 100 -year flood zones, or to engage in flood -proofing techniques such as elevating building pads or constructing walls , dams, and levees. Portions of the City of Hemet are located within a 100-year flood plain, primarily in the southern parts of the City. Figure 3-2 shows the 100-year and 500-year flood zones in the City of Hemet.

A number of candidate sites are located within 100 -Year Flood Zones in the central and southernmost part of the City. These candidate sites include t he McSweeny Farms development and other nearby projects in the pipeline which are currently under construction. As the residential projects have already received required permits, including environmental review, their location in the 100-Year Flood Zone is not considered a constraint.

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Figure 3-2: City of Hemet, 100-Year and 500-Year Flood Zones

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3. Fire Hazards
Wildland Fires
A wildland fire is an uncontrolled fire spreading through vegetative fuels that may expose or consume structures. The wildland fire threat is high in the area surrounding Hemet because of the region's weather, topography, and native vegetation. Mild and wet winters result in an annual growth of grasses and plants that dry out during the hot summer months and provide fuel for wildfires in the autumn, when the Santa Ana winds blow through the area. The Santa Ana winds are hot, dry winds that blow across the region in the late fall and often fan and help spread wildfires. The areas with the highest threat are generally the undeveloped, mountainous, and hilly sections of the Santa Rosa Hills, the Lakeview Mountains, Bautista Canyon, and Diamond Valley Lake. Simpson Park, a city-owned wilderness park located in the Santa Rosa Hills, is within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and becomes a wildland fire hazard from approximately June through November. The park contains numerous hiking and off-road biking trails in an unspoiled natural environment. Figure 3-3 below shows the Wildland Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the City of Hemet.

A small portion of candidate housing sites are located within Very High Wildland Fire Hazard Severity Zone in the central part of the City closest to Simpson Park and in the northern part of the City closest to the foothills. These candidate sites were identified as they are currently vacant and have the existing zoning necessary to create housing at a variety of affordability. Additionally, these sites are adjacent to existing residential developments. The development of housing units in these zones will be subject to complying to development standards established for the Very High Wildland Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

Urban Fires
Structural and automobile fires are the most common types of urban fires, and they can be caused by a variety of human, mechanical, and natural factors. Urban fires can spread to other structures or areas, particularly if not extinguished promptly. Proactive efforts, such as fire sprinkler systems, fire alarms, fire resistant roofing and construction methods, can help reduce the frequency and severity of urban fires. In newer structures, these safety requirements help confine structural fires to the building or property of origin. In the older areas of Hemet, where building materials may not be fire rated and structures are not fitted with fire sprinklers, the probability of structural fires spreading to adjacent buildings is much higher.

Structural fires are of particular concern in high-density areas, where the potential for fire to spread from one building to the next is greater.

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Figure 3-3: City of Hemet, Wildland Fire Hazard Severity Zones

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E. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH)
Beginning January 1, 2019, AB 686 established new requirements for all California jurisdictions to ensure that local laws, programs, and activities affirmatively further fair housing. All Housing Elements due on or after January 1, 2021 must contain an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) consistent with the core elements of the analysis required by the federal Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Final Rule of July 16, 2015.

Fair housing is a condition in which individuals of similar income levels in the same housing market have like ranges of choice available to them regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, source of income, sexual orientation, or any other arbitrary factor. Under State law, affirmatively further fair housing means “taking meaningful actions, in addition to combatting discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics ”. These characteristics can include, but are not limited to race, religion, sec, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familiar status, or disability.

The Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice, prepared for by the City of Hemet for 2020 to 2025, examines housing conditions, economics, policies, and practices in order to ensure that housing choices and opportunities for all residents are available in an environment free from discrimination. The AI assembles fair housing information, identifies any existing impediments that limit housing choice, and proposes actions to mitigate those impediments.

1. Needs Assessment
The AI contains a City -wide analysis of demographic, housing, and specifically fair housing issues. The City’s demographic and income profile, household and housing characteristics, housing cost and availability, and special needs populations were discussed in the previous Section 2: Community Profile.

AI Outreach
As part of the AI, the City cond ucted a Fair Housing Survey to gather community input. A total of 77 participants participated. Key findings from the survey include the following:
• 12 percent of the respondents stated they had or thought they had experienced housing discrimination.
• The basis for housing discrimination included: familial status, race, source of income, and disability.
• The vast majority of respondents who cited housing discrimination stated the person responsible was their landlord.
• Respondents revealed knowledge rega rding agencies to which they should report housing discrimination. Of the 39 residents who responded to the questions, 19 stated the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc., 17 stated HUD, and 9 named the State Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The respondents revealed a greater knowledge of fair housing agencies compared to the November 2015 survey respondents.

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In addition, the City consulted with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc., HUD-LA, and HUD- San Francisco, California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, California Department of Housing and Community Development and the County of Riverside Housing Authority.

Housing Element Update Outreach
As part of the City’s 6 th Cycle Housing Element Update for 2021 -2029, the City conducted two virtual Community Workshops, a joint Study Session with City Council and Planning Commission, and posted information and the Public Review Draft of the Housing Element on the City’s website. Key findings from the workshops include the following:
• There is a gap between housing choice and available jobs in the City. • The City should address displacement and housing options for persons experiencing homelessness.
• Throughout the Housing Element Update, the City should engage developers and consider vacant retail sites for future housing to promote walkability. Workshop participants recommended the City add housing near resources and near the City’s downtown area. • The City should prioritize the development of multi-generational housing, apartments/condos for sale, and senior housing.

Fair Housing Issues
Within the legal framework of federal and state laws and based on the guidance provided by the HUD Fair Housing Planning Guide, impediments to fair housing choice can be defined as:
• Any actions, omissions, or decisions taken because of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, source of income, sexual orientation, or any other arbitrary factor which restrict housing choices or the availability of housing choices; or
• Any actions, omissions, or decisions which have the effect of restricting housing choices or the availability of housing choices on the basis of age, race, color, ancestr y, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, marital status, familial status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other arbitrary factor.

As part of the 2020 to 2025 AI, the City identified the following fair housing impediments:

Private Sector Impediments:
• Population diversity
• Housing discrimination
• Steering
• Lending practices
• Property management practices
Public Sector Impediments:
• Disability definition
• Group homes
• Transitional and supportive housing
• Reasonable accommodation procedure

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Local Contributing Factors – Analysis of Impediments
The City’s AI provides the following details on the identified impediments to fair housing:
• Population Diversity – Although the City as a whole has a low segregation level, there is one racially/ethnically concentrated area of poverty. This area is census tract 434.03. Actions to ameliorate this impediment involve improvements to the neighborhood, creating incentives for market rate housing development, and enhancing the economic mobility of residents. • Housing Discrimination – Housing discrimination, particularly on the basis of disability, race, and familial status, is an impediment to fair housing choice. Based on past trends, it is estimated that 25 housing discrimination complaints may be filed by Hemet residents with HUD during the five- year period between FY 2020-2021 and FY 2024-2025. During the same period, it is estimated that 300 housing discrimination complaints may be filed with the FHCRC. • Steering – Steering may adversely impact homebuyers in their search process and when they apply for a loan. Steering also may adversely impact in -place renters and rental apartment seekers. Corrective actions have ben taken by the federal and state governments regarding loan steering so that abuse may not happen in the future as frequently as it occurred in the early to mid-2000s. However, the steering of apartment seekers is likely to continue, although it is not possible to measure its frequency. Although incidents of steering cannot be precisely quantified, there is evidence that it exists. Steering, therefore, creates an impediment to fair housing choice. • Lending Practices – The City’s goal is to improve the loan approval rates of all racial and ethnic populations that want to buy a home located in Hemet. Excessive debt to income ratios impedes fair housing choice because borrowers cannot qualify to buy a home in a neighborhood they like.

Many of these borrowers should not apply for a loan until after they have their debts under control.
• Property Management Practices – The results of the apartment survey reveal a high degree of compliance with fair housing laws. Many of the apartment managers however do not have written policies that would better ensure that all renters, particularly those belonging to protected classes, are treated the same and fairly.
• Disability Definition – The California Legislature has determined that the definitions of “physical disability” and “mental disability” under the law of this state require a “limitation” upon a major life activity, but do not require, as does the federal American with Disabilities Act of 1990, a “substantial limitation.” The Zoning Ordinance disability definition meets the intent of the federal and state fair housing laws in almost all respects. However, to eliminate what can be termed an administrative rather than actual impediment to fair housing choice, the definition should adhere to State law and eliminate the term “substantially limits” from the definition. • Transitional and Supportive Housing – State law establishes how local zoning ordinances must provide for the transitional and supportive housing. The Hemet Zoning Ordinance requirements pertaining to transition housing and supportive housing for the most part meet the intent of state law.

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• Reasonable Accommodation Procedure – An impediment to fair housing choice is created because the community is unaware of the reasonab le accommodation procedures and no brochure or application is available to request an accommodation.

Lending Patterns
Availability of financing affects a person’s ability to purchase or improve a home. The analysis of the lending patterns and practices within a community or city help to identify persons who are regularly experience disproportionate roadblocks to home owne rship. Table 3 -14 below identifies the lending patterns by race and ethnicity, as well as income category for the Riverside San Bernardino Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). According to the data, applicants in the highest income category were more likely to have a loan approved, compared to applicants in the lowest income category where approval rates were consistently under 50 percent. Additionally, within each income category, applicants who identified as White consistently had higher rates of approval than other applicants who identified, for example, as Hispanic or Latino. Overall, applicants who identified as Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native had the lowest rates of loan approval in all income categories.

Table 3-14: Disposition of Loan Applications by Race/Ethnicity– Riverside San Bernardino Ontario MSA Applications by Race/Ethnicity Approved (%) Denied (%) Other (%) Total LESS THAN 50% OF MSA/MD MEDIAN
American Indian and Alaska Native 27.9% 36.4% 37.6% 258 Asian 40.0% 35.4% 27.7% 983
Black or African American 48.9% 22.6% 29.8% 1,295
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 26.9% 50.3% 24.2% 149 White 48.0% 25.4% 29.2% 12,112
Hispanic or Latino 44.1% 28.5% 29.7% 6,251
50-79% OF MSA/MD MEDIAN
American Indian and Alaska Native 40.9% 36.4% 17.6% 352 Asian 47.0% 30.3% 27.2% 1521
Black or African American 43.8% 27.9% 32.3% 1529
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 34.7% 48.2% 20.2% 193 White 54.0% 21.7% 29.9% 19017
Hispanic or Latino 51.6% 25.1% 28.2% 11797
80-99% OF MSA/MD MEDIAN
American Indian and Alaska Native 44.4% 29.9% 28.5% 144 Asian 50.2% 22.8% 31.7% 880
Black or African American 46.1% 24.7% 32.4% 777
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 56.9% 27.7% 20.0% 65 White 57.7% 17.9% 16.2% 9,073
Hispanic or Latino 56.0% 19.5% 28.9% 5,678
100-119% OF MSA/MD MEDIAN
American Indian and Alaska Native 48.1% 23.9% 30.9% 401 Asian 59.2% 18.7% 27.9% 2,831

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Table 3-14: Disposition of Loan Applications by Race/Ethnicity– Riverside San Bernardino Ontario MSA Applications by Race/Ethnicity Approved (%) Denied (%) Other (%) Total Black or African American 53.0% 21.0% 29.5% 2,347
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 45.2% 32.4% 24.3% 259 White 63.1% 14.6% 27.4% 27,369
Hispanic or Latino 60.8% 16.4% 27.0% 16,178
120% OR MORE OF MSA/MD MEDIAN
American Indian and Alaska Native 51.5% 19.2% 32.8% 927 Asian 60.6% 15.9% 15.4% 12,219
Black or African American 55.0% 18.7% 29.9% 6,393
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 51.1% 23.1% 30.7% 620 White 65.5% 12.4% 27.9% 78,875
Hispanic or Latino 61.5% 15.5% 27.3% 30,093
Source: FFEIC (2019). Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Disposition of applications by income, race, ethnicity of applica nt, 2019. Retrieved from: https://ffiec.cfpb.gov/data-publication/aggregate-reports/2019/CA/40140/5 (Accessed September 2020)

Hate Crimes
Hate crimes are violent acts against people, property, or organizations because of the group to which they belong or identify with. The Federal Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to threaten, harass, intimidate, or act violently toward a person who has exercised their right to free housing choice. In Riverside County there were a total of 153 hate crimes reported between 2014 and 2019 , according to the Riverside County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 2019 -2024 report. Table 3 -15 below identifies the reported hate crimes in the City of Hemet between 2014 and 2019. A total of 4 hate crimes were reported over 6 years. All reported hate crimes in Hemet were due to race, ethnicity, and/or ancestry.

Approximately 61 percent of hate crimes in Riverside County as a whole were also due to race, ethnicity, and/or ancestry (Riverside County 2019-2024 AI).

Table 3-15: City of Hemet, Reported Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation (2015-2019) Year
Race/
Ethnicity/
Ancestry
Religion Sexual
Orientation Disability Gender Gender
Identity Total
2014 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
2015 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
2016 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2017 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2018 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
2019 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total 4 0 0 0 0 0 4
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Reporting. Hate Crime Statistics Report, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach Capacity
The City of Hemet utilizes the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. (FHCRC), as contracted through the County. The FHCRC is a non-profit organization that fights to protect the housing rights of all

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individuals. Since 1986, FHCRC's mission is "to provide comprehen sive services which affirmatively address and promote fair housing (anti-discrimination) rights and further other housing opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, familial status (i.e. presence of children), disability, ancestry, marital status, age, source of income, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other arbitrary factors." Residents can find fair housing information at City Hall and on the City’s website.

FHCRC provides programs and services focused on eliminating housing discrimination, providing general housing assistance, and education and outreach activities to residents in the Riverside County. In recent years the Fair Housing Foundation has performed the following in the region:
• Expanding affordable housing
opportunities
• Housing rehabilitation
• Public policies and programs affecting
housing development
• Outreach to lenders
• Fair housing services
• Access to home purchasing financing
• Foreclosure prevention outreach
services
Fair housing services are offered by FHCRC via phone, email, or in-person at any of the four FHCRC offices located in Riverside, Moreno Valley, Palm Springs, and Corona. The FHCRC carries out testing and enforcement activities to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices in the region.

From July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2018, FHCRC received 343 discrimination inquiries from Hemet residents.

Disability-related discrimination was cited in 245 out of 343 cases representing 71 -percent of all complaints. Race related discrimination was the second most common basis for alleged discrimination in Hemet representing 9 percent of all complaints.

Additionally, HUD maintains data of all housing discrimination complaints filed by jurisdictio n. These grievances can be filed on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, familial status, and retaliation. Between 2014 and 2019, 48,823 formal fair housing complaints were filed with HUD.

About 12 percent (5,833 cases) were filed by California residents. The number and basis of fair housing cases filed by Hemet residents is not available at this time as the only accessible HUD data is at the State level.

The City of Hemet’s Code Compliance Division occasionally receives complaints from residents about the state of their living situations and claims to why property owners/managers allowed conditions to deteriorate to levels worthy of contacting Code Complia nce. Code Compliance works to ensure that property owners and managers comply with Code standards and abate any violations found in investigations. Additionally, Code Compliance also encourages residents to reach out to the Fair Housing Council for further guidance when complaints are filed over the mistreatment due to demographic background or identity.

The City’s Community Development Department works closely with residents, property owners, outside agencies, and other City departments to resolve health, safety, and public nuisance conditions that adversely affect the quality of life in Hemet and that are not in compliance with adopted regulations.

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initial contact made by Staff. Staff generally works under the model of voluntary compliance within a reasonable amount of time allotted. In rare instances, penalties are assessed to those who fail to comply with the Hemet Municipal Code. Should a fair housing complaint be brought to the City’s attention, the City would direct the complaint to FHCRC for further assistance. During the 5th Cycle Housing Element planning period, the City was not involved in any fair housing lawsuits, settlements, or judgments.

The City discontinued its Residential Rental Registration and Crime-free Rental Housing Program in December 2020 due to HUD’s determination that Ordinance No. 1870 of the program was in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

In response to HUD’s determination, t he City sent out a notices (English and Spanish translations ) to property owners and occupants of rental properties in Hemet notifying them of the discontinuation of the Residential Rental Registration and Crime-free Housing Program in addition to the following:
• Eviction or refusal to renew a lease because tenant was a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or elder abuse (as described in California Code of Civil Procedure § 1161.3) is prohibited.
• Eviction or refusal to renew a lease because the tenant or a household member calls emergency services, including 911 is prohibited.
• An arrest on its own is not evidence of a crime (charges are often dropped) • Not all convictions suggest that a person would be a bad tenant.

The letter also provided contact information for HUD in the event that a tenant believes they were harmed by the City’s Rental Registration and Crime Free Rental Housing Programs.

Since the programs were rescinded, the City has collaborated with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. (FHCRC), as contracted through the County to conduct fair housing testing. Results from the fair housing testing show that generally, fair housing conditions are improving year over year in Hemet and the City is committed to affirmatively furthering fair housing through its programs and policies in the Housing Plan.

Fair Housing Laws
The following specifies how the City complies with State and local fair housing laws:

State
• California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA): The City continues to implement and update programs that promote fair and equal access to housing and employment. The City also continues to review standards and requirements that may constrain equal access to housing and the development of affordable housing.
• Government Code Section 65008: The City continues to implement programs that encourage affordable housing development. The Housing Plan includes policies and programs that ensure compliance with the State’s requirement for fair review of affordable housing development.

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• Government Code Section 8899.50: The City implements programs and actions in compliance with State law that affirmatively furthers fair housing. As detailed throughout this Section 3, the City administers programs to promote equal housing access and affordable resources. • Government Code Section 11135: The City promotes state-funded programs, such as the First- Time Homebuyer Loan Program. The City continues to implement and encourages programs that promote full and equal access to all programs and activities. • Density Bonus Law: The City has an adopted Density Bonus Ordinance consistent with State Density Bonus Law. The City provides incentives to developers to produce affordable housing to very low -income households, low -income househol ds, moderate -income households, senior citizens, transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, and persons experiencing homelessness, as well as for the development of childcare facilities.
• No-Net-Loss Law: Appendix B: Candidate Sites Analysis details how the City maintains adequate sites to meet its RHNA.
• Excessive Subdivision Standards: The City continues to update its Zoning Ordinance, waive certain development fees, and offer incentive packages to facilitate housing development. • Housing Element Law: The City identifies and includes an analysis of existing and projected housing needs and a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives, financial resources, and scheduled programs.

Local
• The City of Hemet does not have adopted Short -Term Rental, Inclusionary, or Growth Management Ordinances.
• Municipal Code: The City’s Municipal Code is made up of adopted ordinances to guide development, regulations, and permitting.
• Housing Plan: Section 4 of this Housing Element provides goals, policies, and programs that address the City’s housing needs and establish fair housing practices, remove constraints to development, and improve the existing housing stock.

2. Analysis of Federal, State, and Local Data and Knowledge Local Data and Knowledge
Hemet officially became an incorporated City in January of 1910. The character of Hemet began to change dramatically in the early 1960's with the development of Sierra Dawn, the country's first "mobile ho me subdivision" in which individual lots were sold. Other mobile home parks and retirement housing developments followed, and Hemet became well known as a retirement community. There are approximately 44 mobile home parks (23 percent of total housing units) within the City limits, totaling 7,510 units as reported by the American Community Survey 2020 5-year estimates. The abundance of mobile homes in Hemet is unique and unlike many cities in the region. Mobile home subdivisions have shaped the development of Hemet.

Hemet is located within the southeast quadrant of Riverside County. The closest international commercial passenger airport is Palm Springs and Ontario Airport, both one hour in each direction and approximately

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two hours to Los Angeles International Airport. The City is located in an eastern “cul-de-sac” of Riverside County. It is 30 minutes to the closest freeway (I -10 and I-215 Freeways via Highway 79 or Domenigoni Parkway), 30 minutes to the closest light rail, and 60 minutes to any major emplo yment centers. Major job centers in Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego Counties are approximately two hours away. It is estimated that 82 percent of Hemet residents commute to work, which is indicative of a severe jobs and housing imbalance in the City.

Prior to the passage of the 1960s Civil Rights laws, racial covenants, codes, and restrictions were common in single-family neighborhoods. Subdivision developers wrote clauses into property deeds forbidding the resale, and sometimes rental, of homes to non-whites. This practice was endorsed by lending institutions and the real estate industry, at least through the 1940s. Despite the eventual elimination of racial covenants, past patterns of discrimination have left an imprint. Lack of access to mortgage loans and the practice of “redlining” in the early - and mid-20th Century created a barrier to amassing generational wealth for many households of color. Hemet remained largely White through the early 2000s , while southern California as a whole became more diverse. In 2020, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed that racism is a public health crisis and vowed to take steps to deal with the issue.

The 5-0 vote took place after supervisors heard from several community members who supported t he resolution, which indicated that “systemic racism causes persistent racial discrimination in housing, education, employment, transportation, and criminal justice.” Despite the majority of the housing stock being built after 1960, similar to many communities, evidence of racial covenants may still be present in Hemet. While the Supreme Court ruling in 1948 banned the use of racial covenants on property deeds, this language can still exist for properties built prior to 1948 since there has not been a systematic way to remove the language. In September of 2021, the Governor signed AB 1466 into law, which requires the County recorder of each County to establish a program to redact unlawful covenants.

The Housing Element update process focused on identifying fair housing issues and efforts to engage populations who have been historically under-represented in policy making. The City’s Housing Element outreach included representatives from fair hou sing advocacy organizations, immigrants’ rights organizations, affordable housing developers, renters, and homeless service providers. The City solicited direct input from groups such as:
o Hemet/San Jacinto Valley
Chamber of Commerce
o Cabrillo Economic Development
Corp.
o Palm Communities
o McKenna Lanier Group, Inc.
o Riverside County Housing
Authority
o Workforce Development Center
o Riverside Economic
Development Agency
o My City Youth
o Valley-Wide Recreation and
Park District
o Center Against Sexual Assault
o Voices for Children
o Valley Community Pantry
o Family Service Association
o Valley Resource Center

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o Valley Restart Shelter
o Salvation Army
o Care-A-Can
o Fair Housing Council of
Riverside County
o Hemet Unified School District
o San Jacinto Unified School
District
o Eastern Municipal Water
District
o Regional Conservation
Authority
o Western Riverside Association
of Governments
o South Coast Air Quality
Management District
o Riverside County Flood Control
and Water Conservation District
o Southern California Association
of Governments
o Riverside County Airport Land
Use Commission
o San Jacinto Basin Conservation
Resource District
o Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
Indians
o Cahuilla Tribal Environmental
Protection Office
o Morongo Band of Mission
Indians
o Pechanga Cultural Resources
o Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians
o Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
o WRGOG
o Assistance League of Hemacinto
o Hemet Woman’s Club
o The Valley View Foundation
o Green Coalition of the San
Jacinto Valley
o Delphina at Devonshire
o Optum Care
o Sahara Senior Villa
o Hemet Interfaith Council

Much of the input focused on the need for more affordable housing, housing resources for residents, improved housing conditions, supportive services, and issues of housing security. Housing was recognized as one of a broader list of priorities. Appendix C: Community Outreach Summary describes additional outreach efforts during the Housing Element update process.

Stakeholders identified the following housing constraints in Hemet:
• Lack of infrastructure
• Low income, lack of upkeep
• Lack of local jobs, people moving away
to find jobs
• Cost of development
• Limited access
• Lack of accommodations for single
professions, smaller families, and
seniors
• Mobility and road capacity constraints
• Commute times
• Rental Rates
Stakeholders felt that the City could address these constraints by preparing for developers and investors with information, providing housing variety options, offering solutions when projects cannot be approved, implementing section 8 housing and reducing crime, creating grant programs, and assisting individuals.

During the Covid -19 pandemic and mandatory stay at home orders, the lack of activity resulted in a significant disruption to the economic activity within the City, impacting brick and mortar retail industry

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and limited employment opportunities within the City. Many commercial buildings are vacant, underutilized, boarded up, landscape is not maintained and in need of significant maintenance and repair due to disinvestment. Median household income in Hemet is among the lowest compared to surrounding communities in both the Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. According to the CA Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC), 98.7% of the City’s population is located within a Low Resource Area with “High Segregation and Poverty. The City is in the process of exploring economic development opportunities, including a deep dive with an economic development strategy to identify an analysis of the City’s per capita sales by market category and target ed industries for job growth. The effort will i dentify underserved employment and retail categories and conduct a supply and demand analysis on the targeted sector. The City plans to develop a strategy to retain existing business and explore economic development opportunities to meet the City's needs for the future. The process will c apitalize on economic development efforts already occurring in the region and form partnerships with adjacent cities, the County of Riverside, and other local organizations to enhance economic programs and funding opportunities.

Although density bonus provisions are codified within the zoning code, there has been little interest by developers. Also, from what we are hearing, the developers are not interested in paying prevailing wages for an SB 35 project or affordable housing development. There are currently no minimum affordability requirements for new residential developments and those developments already entitled.

Effective ness of Past Programs
The City has tracked its past programs to measure their effectiveness. Program H-2d Development Permit Process was created to continue expediting the permit process. The City included a proposal to establish an electronic project review system in its SB 2 application to HCD with the g oal of expediting permit processing. The proposal was approved by HCD in 2019 and the program is current and on-going.

Program H-4a Provide Rehabilitation Loans and Senior Repair Grants was created to provide 15 Senior Home Repair Program grants annually (with a maximum grant amount of $10,000). This program currently offers grants to correct health and safety violations or provide ADA improvements in the homes of Very Low and Extremely Low income residents.

Program H-3a was created to ensure compliance with the Regional Housing Needs Allocation. During the Cycle 5 term, the City averaged 75 new units annually. The new RHNA expects 806 new units annually; therefore, the Housing Element update will almost certainly require the rezoning of large parcels of land to achieve compliance with State housing element law.

Integration and Segregation Patterns and Trends
The dissimilarity index is the most commonly used measure of segregation between two groups, reflecting their relative distributions across neighborhoods (as defined by census tracts). The index represents the percentage of the minority group that would have to move to n ew neighborhoods to achieve perfect integration of that group. An index score can range in value from 0 percent, indicating complete integration, to 100 percent, indicating complete segregation. An index number above 60 is considered to show high similarity and a segregated community.

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It is important to note that segregation is a complex topic, difficult to generalize, and is influenced by many factors. Individual choices can be a cause of segregation, with some residents choosing to live among people of their own race or ethnic group. For instance, recent immigrants often depend on nearby relatives, friends, and ethnic institutions to help them adjust to a new country.1 Alternatively, when White residents leave neighborhoods that become more diverse, those neighborhoods can become segregated.

Other factors, including housing market dynamics, availability of lending to different ethnic groups, availability of affordable housing, and discrimination can also cause residential segregation.

Figure 3-4 shows the dissimilarity between each of the identified race and ethnic groups and Hemet’s White population. The White (non -Hispanic or Latino) population within Hemet makes up about 41 percent of the total population, according to the 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

High scores in Figure 3-4 indicates higher levels of segregation with the White population.

The racial and ethnic groups in Hemet with the highest levels of segregation were Native Hawaiian (52.5 percent) and Other (45 percent). These scores correlate directly with the percentage of people within that racial or ethnic group that would need to mov e into a predominantly White census tract in order to achieve a more integrated community. For instance, 52.5 percent of the Native Hawaiian population would need to move into a predominantly White census tract areas to achieve “perfect” integration. As indicated above, a score of 60 or higher indicate a segregated area. The City does not have any racial or ethnic groups with scores higher than 60.

Figure 3-4: Dissimilarity Index with the White Population in Hemet

*Non-Hispanic Only.
*When a group’s population is less than 1,000 its dissimilarity index may be high even if the group’s members are evenly distributed throughout the area.

Source: Census Scope, Social Science Data Analysis Network

1 Allen, James P. and Turner, Eugene. “Changing Faces, Changing Places: Mapping Southern California”. California State Universi ty, Northridge, (2002).

28.6 28.6

26.4 52.5
45 20.2

31.1 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Black*
American Indian*
Asian*
Native Hawaiian*
Other*
Two or More Races*
Hispanic

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Figure 3-5 shows the concentration of persons who do not identify as White in the City of Hemet and the surrounding region. As the figure shows, the City has a very diverse population throughout the City as a whole. There are two block groups identified as having a Non-White population of less than 20 percent.

The remaining block groups in the City mostly have approximately 41 to 60 percent of their population identifying as Non-White. The largest concentration of Non -White population is located in the City’s downtown area; another concentration exists on t he southern edge of the City, however this area is predominantly vacant, undeveloped land.

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Figure 3-5: Percent of Non-White Population in and Around Hemet

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development – AFFH Data Viewer

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Figure 3-6: Median Income in and Around Hemet

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development – AFFH Data Viewer

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Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAP) To assist communities in identifying racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAPs), HUD has developed a census tract -based definition of R/ECAPs. The definition involves a racial/ethnic concentration threshold and a poverty test. The racial/ethnic concentration threshold is straightforward:

RECAPs must have a non-white population of 50 percent or more. Regarding the poverty threshold, Wilson (1980) defines neighborhoods of extreme poverty as census tracts with 40 percent or more of individuals living at or below the poverty line. Because overall poverty levels are substantially lower in many parts of the country, HUD supplements this with an alternate criterion. Thus, a neighborhood can be a RECAP if it has a poverty rate that exceeds 40% or is three or more times the average trac t poverty rate for the metropolitan area, whichever threshold is lower.

Location of residence can have a substantial effect on mental and physical health, education opportunities, and economic opportunities. Urban areas that are more residentially segregated by race and income tend to have lower levels of upward economic mobility than other areas. Research has found that racial inequality is thus amplified by residential segregation2. However, these areas may also provide different opportunities, such as ethnic enclaves providing proximity to centers of cultural significance, or business, social networks, and communities to help immigrants preserve cultural identify and establish themselves in new places. Overall, it is important to study and identify these areas in order to understand patterns of segregation and poverty in a City.

Figure 3-7 below displays the R/ECAP analysis for the City of Hemet and surrounding area. The figure shows there are two racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty around the City’s downtown area.

Table 3-16 below provides the household demographics and housing problems of two census tracts.

2 Schulz, A. J., Williams, D. R., Israel, B. A., & Lempert, L. B. (2002). Racial and spatial relations as fundamental determinants of health in Detroit. The Milbank quarterly, 80(4), 677–iv. https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-0009.00028

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Figure 3-7: R/ECAP Areas, City of Hemet

Source: HUD Affirmitaevly Furthering Fair Housing Data and Mapping Tool, Data Versions: AFFHT0006, June 8, 2021

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Table 3-16: R/ECAP Analysis of Census Tract 434.01 and 434.05 Household
Characteristics
Census Tract 434.01 Census Tract 434.05
2010 2019 2010 2019
Owner Renter Owner Renter Owner Renter Owner Renter
Household Demographics
Total Households 1,900 1,868 1,786 1,877
By Tenure 46.8% 53.2% 37.3% 62.7% 58.9% 41.1% 51.2% 48.8% Median Household
Income $51,514 $18,917 $43,050 $31,592 $23,276 $16,107 $28,750 $20,982 Families Below Poverty
Level 3.8% 21.6% 7.9% 22.2% 7.5% 29.6% 0.9% 26.6%
Female
Householder,
No Spouse
Present

3.9% 71.4% 9.1% 32.1% 4.7% 65.4% 0.0% 75.5%
Average Household Size 3.25 3.02 3.77 3.55 1.86 2.89 1.98 3.19 Housing Problems
Lacking Complete
Plumbing Facilities 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% Lacking Complete
Kitchen Facilities 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 2.7% 1.0% 1.2% 0.0% 2.6% Households Paying 30%
or More of Household
Income

36.3% 68.0% 24.8% 65.0% 36.0% 63.1% 36.5% 65.9%

1.51 to 2 Occupants per
Room 4.4% 8.0% 0.9% 3.3% 2.9% 5.7% 0.9% 0.0%

2.01 or More
Occupants per Room 0.9% 0.0% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% Source: Amercian Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2010 and 2019.

Table 3-16 shows some of the housing conditions and problems two census tracts (434.01 and 434.05) are experiencing. A higher percentage (2.6 percent) of renters in census tract 434.05 have homes without complete plumbing facilities compared to census tract 434.01 at 2.2 percent of homes lacking complete plumbing facilities. Census tract 434.01 is generally experiencing higher renter household overcrowding rates (3.3 percent of ho useholds with 1.51 to 2 occupants per room and 1 percent of households with

2.01 or more occupants per room) than census tract 434.05 (no households with 1.51 to 2 occupants per room or households with 2.01 or more occupants per room).

In terms of trends over time, overpayment rates in homeowner households in census tract 434.01 have decreased from 36.3 percent in 2010 to 24.8 percent in 2019. In census tract 434.05, overpayment rates in homeowner households have risen from 36 percent in 2010 to 36.5 percent in 2019. Renters in both census tracts experienced similar trends with an overpayment rate decrease in census tract 434.01 and an increase in census tract 434.05. Overall, renters experience overpayment at approximately twice the rate of homeowners.

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Census tract 434.01 primarily consists of single family detached housing structures (59.2 percent). After single family detached homes, 28.2 percent of the housing structures are multifamily apartments and 10.5 percent are mobile homes. Of these housing types, a majority of them were built between 1960 and 1979 (31.5 percent). Less than ten homes have been built in this census tract since 2010. Census tract 434.05, primarily consists of mobile homes at 57 percent. After mobile homes, 34.6 percent of housing structures in this census tract are multifamily apartments. Of these housing types, 48.5 percent of them were built between 1960 and 1979. Mobilehomes are typically a more affordable housing option for persons with lower incomes. The mobile home park located within the census tract ma y be home to lower income families who may have special housing needs.

Census tract 434.01 has a variety of amenities including Jacob Wiens Elementary School, Hemet Global Medical Center, Acacia Middle School, Hemet Elementary School, Westin Park, and Hemet Public Library.

Census tract 434.05 lacks amenities compared to census tract 434.01 but does have a variety of retail and commercial options in the Hemet Valley Mall.

Figure 3-7.1 displays Riverside Transit Authority (RTA) bus stops within the RECAP census tract 434.01.

The figure shows that there are 50 bus stops within census tract 434.01. Most of the bus stops are located along main arteries such as E Florida Ave which runs east and west and S State St which runs north and south. Figure 3-7.2 displays RTA’s bus stops within the RECAP census tract 434.05. The figure shows that there are almost half the number (26) of bus stops within census tract 434.05. The bus stops in this census tract are concentrated on S Lyon Ave which runs from north and south.

Figure 3-7.1: Riverside Transit Authority Bus Stops, Census Tract 434.01, City of Hemet

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development – AFFH Data Viewer, Riverside Transit Authority

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Figure 3-7.2: Riverside Transit Authority Bust Stops, Census Tract 434.05, City of Hemet

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development – AFFH Data Viewer, Riverside Transit Authority Figures 3-7.3 shows the region’s access to opportunity by census tract in relation to the location for both RECAP census tracts within the City. The figure shows that both RECAPs are located in areas with low resources according to the Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC). There are two census tracts by tract 434.01 that show high segregation and poverty.

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Figure 3-7.3: Access to Opportunity vs. R/ECAP, City of Hemet

Table 3-17: R/ECAP Demographics of Hemet, CA
R/ECAP Race/Ethnicity Total Percentage
Total Population in R/ECAPs 10,008 -
White, Non-Hispanic 4,224 42.21%
Black, Non-Hispanic 672 6.71%
Hispanic 4,638 46.34%
Asian or Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic 117 1.17%
Native American, Non-Hispanic 91 0.91%
Other, Non-Hispanic 20 0.20%
R/ECAP Family Type
Total Families in R/ECAPs 2,231 -
Families with children 1,147 51.41%
Note 1: 10 most populous groups at the jurisdiction level may not be the same as the 10 most populous at the Region level, and are thus labeled separately.

Note 2: Data Sources: Decennial Census; ACS
Note 3: Refer to the Data Documentation for details (www.hudexchange.info/resource/4848/affh-data- documentation).

Source: HUD Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Data and Mapping Tool

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Table 3-17 shows the demographics of the RECAPs in the City of Hemet. Overall, about 10,000 residents in Hemet live within a RECAP. White, Non-Hispanic residents make up roughly 42 percent of residents in the RECAP census tracts while Hispanic residents make up approximately 46 percent of residents in the RECAP census tracts. Over 50 percent of residents in RECAPS are families with children.

Figure 3-8 shows Riverside County’s low poverty index and RECAPs located throughout the region. Within Riverside County, there are several RECAPs in Indio, Desert Hot Springs, Riverside, and Lake Elsinore.

Outside of the County, the nearest RECAPs are in San Bernardino, Fontance, and Ontario.

Figure 3-8 R/ECAP Areas, Riverside County Low Poverty Index

Table 3 -18xx shows the demographics for the RECAPS within Riverside County. Over 80 perc ent of residents in the RECAPs in Riverside County are Hispanic while roughly 13 percent of them are White, Non-Hispanic. Additionally, 63 percent of households in RECAPs consist of families with children.

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Table 3-18 R/ECAP Demographics of Riverside County
R/ECAP Race/Ethnicity Total Percentage
Total Population in R/ECAPs 57,652 -
White, Non-Hispanic 7,452 12.93%
Black, Non-Hispanic 1,620 2.81%
Hispanic 46,483 80.63%
Asian or Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic 1,308 2.27%
Native American, Non-Hispanic 271 0.47%
Other, Non-Hispanic 58 0.10%
R/ECAP Family Type
Total Families in R/ECAPs 11,898 -
Families with children 7,526 63.25%
Note 1: 10 most populous groups at the jurisdiction level may not be the same as the 10 most populous at the Region level, and are thus labeled separately.

Note 2: Data Sources: Decennial Census; ACS
Note 3: Refer to the Data Documentation for details (www.hudexchange.info/resource/4848/affh-data-documentation).

Source: HUD Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Data and Mapping Tool

For comparison, Table 3 -197 provides the same analysis of household demographics and housing problems for a higher resource and higher income census tract. The comparative analysis identifies the following:
• Census tract 433.17 has a larger and higher income population than census t racts 434.01 and 434.05.
• Census tract 433.17 predominately consists of owner-occupied households. • Census tract 433.17 reports lower percentages of families below the poverty level except for census tract 434.05’s 2019 owner-occupied units. Census tract 434.05 having a lower percentage of families below the poverty line is considered an anomaly. This could be attributed to the location or development of a particular block group within the census tract however it cannot be further analyzed at this time.
• Census tract 433.17 reports no housing units lacking complete kitchen and plumbing facilities. • Census tract 433.17 generally experiences greater overpayment in owner-occupied housing and about the same rate of overpayment in renter-occupied housing.

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Table 3-1917: R/ECAP Analysis of Census Tract 433.17
Household Characteristics 2010 2019
Owner Renter Owner Renter
Household Demographics
Total Households 2,152 2,389
By Tenure 78.3% 21.7% 77.5% 22.5%
Median Household Income $63,427 $51,912 $89,142 $60,955 Families Below Poverty Level 3.4% 1.6% 4.5% 1.5%
Female Householder, No Spouse
Present 6.4% 18.1% 6.8% 0.0%
Average Household Size 3.30 4.42 3.64 3.17
Housing Problems
Lacking Complete Plumbing Facilities 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Households Paying 30% or More of
Household Income 40.5% 65.6% 29.9% 62.3%

1.51 to 2 Occupants per Room 1.8% 10.7% 0.0% 0.0%

2.01 or More Occupants per Room 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Source: Amercian Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2010 and 2019.

Census Tract 434.01 is located within historic commercial core of the City, which was established in the early 1900’s, and also includes the City’s Civic Center, Public Library, historic Hemet Stock Farm, Hemet Museum, Santa Fe Educational Center, and historic residential neighborhoods. Large portions of the area are vacant or underutilized along the existing railroad right-of-way due to the diminished concentration of agricultural activities in the region. Florida Avenue (State Route 74) bisects the Downto wn in an east/west direction. This highway provides a major regional transportation linkage across the San Jacinto Valley and has high traffic volumes thereby contributing significantly to Downtown’s overall image and character as viewed by drivers. Many of the homes built between 1950 -1975 have deteriorated. The Downtown area and surrounding areas within Census Tract 434.01 have experienced urban blight.

Downtown Specific Plan
A Downtown Specific Plan was adopted in 2016 intended to revitalize the downtown and stimulate infill development and economic vitality. Figure 3-7.4 shows the Downtown Hemet Specific Plan in relation to both RECAPs in the City of Hemet. The specific plan is made up of the Hemet Stock Farm District, Transit Oriented District, Franklin Street Neighborhood, West Latham District, Downtown Village, Western Park District, and Kimball Avenue Neighborhood. The goal of the Specific Plan is to:
• Revitalize the historic Downtown core and stimulate infill development • Improve economic vitality and employment opportunities in the Downtown. • Preserve and enhance existing single-family neighborhoods • Encourage good design and high-quality development
• Promote active transportation and reduce vehicle miles traveled • Enhance quality of life with improvements to the public realm • Promote sustainable development practices and “green” streets • Explore options for improving parking in Downtown

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The City established these goals by hosting community public workshops, meetings with the Downtown Advisory Committee (DAC), focus group interviews with key stakeholders, study sessions with the City Council and Planning Commission, Downtown Hemet Specific Plan project website, and an online community survey.

The Downtown Specific Plan also includes recommen ded infrastructure improvements including the following:
• Water system: Upgrade to 8” PVC around Historic Downtown • Sewer system: Upgrade to 8” VCP in southwest area of Specific Plan boundary

Based on the assumed build -out condition of the Specific Plan, the recommended infrastructure improvements will enable the area to grow. The Downtown Specific Plan area has seen increas ed development and improvements since adoption. Objectives continue to be met and overall conditions in the area have improved.

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Figure 3-7.4: Downtown Hemet Specific Plan and RECAP, City of Hemet

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Census Tract 434.05 includes a higher concentration of mobile home park s, surrounded by low density multi-family, single family homes, and bisected by a heavily traveled commercial corridor on Florida Avenue (Highway 74) controlled by Cal Trans.

RECAPs in Hemet formed partly as a result of the Great Recession of 2008. The City's housing production, sale prices, and tax revenue decreased during this time, and many homeowners couldn't keep up with their mortgage payments. As a result, crime rates, vacancies, and business closures increased in many areas of the City.

The City of Hemet is committed to increasing housing mobility opportunities for persons outside of the City and in the County as a whole. Section 4 of this Housing Element outlines housing opportunities, affordable housing, and fair housing strategies to increase opportunities to all households. The City has included the following housing programs to support affordable housing throughout the City:
• Program H-1a: Implement Fair Housing Laws
• Program H-1d: Special Housing Needs
• Program H-1f: Housing for Extremely Low-Income (ELI) Households The City has identified low -/very low-income housing sites as well as above moderate -income housing sites as part of the Sites Analysis, which are located within the R/ECAP areas identified in Figure 3-4.

Increased housing in this area may create opportunity near commercial amenities and employment centers in addition to the increased affordable housing in this area which may decrease housing cost burdens.

Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluenc e
Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty have long been analyzed and reviewed as a contributing factor to segregation. However, patterns of segregation in the United States show that of all racial groups, the White population is the most severely insulated (separated from other racial groups).3 Research also identifies segregation of affluence to be greater than the segregation of poverty. Racial and economic segregation can have significant effects on respective communities, including but no t limited to, socioeconomic disparities, educational experiences and benefits, exposure to environmental conditions and crime, and access to public goods and services.

Data used in the analysis of Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAA) is from th e 2012 -2016 American Community Survey and measured at the census track level. The definition for an RCAA is a census tract in which 80 percent or more of the population is White and has a median income of at least $125,000. The nationwide RCAA analysis identifies the following:
• RCAA tracts have more than twice the median household income of the average tract in their metro area.

3 Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence: A Preliminary Investigation. University of Minnesota. Edwards Goets, Damiano, Williams. 2019.

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• Poverty rates in RCAAs are significantly lower and are, on average about 20 percent of a typical tract.
• RCAAs tracts are more income homogenous than R/ECAPs. • The average RCAA is about 57 percent affluent, whereas the average R/ECAP had a poverty rate of 48 percent.
• The typical RCAA tract has a rate of affluence 3.2 times that of a typical tract, whereas R/ECAPs on average had a poverty rate 3.2 times that of a typical tract.

Overall, RCCAs may represent a public policy issue to the extent that they have been created and maintained through exclusionary and discriminatory land use and development practices. Postwar patterns of suburbanization in many metropolitan areas were characterized by White communities erecting barriers to affordable housing and engaging in racially exclusionary practices.4 Figure 3-98 shows RCAAs for the City. As shown, there are no concentrated areas of affluence identified within the City of Hemet.

4 Ibid.

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Figure 3-98: RCAAs, City of Hemet

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Disparities in Access to Opportunity
Regional Opportunity Index (ROI)
The UC Davis Center for Regional Change and Rabobank partnered to develop the Regional Opportunity Index (ROI) intended to help communities understand local social and economic opportunities. The goal of the ROI is to help target resources and policies toward people and places with the greatest need to foster thriving co mmunities. The ROI incorporates both “people” and “place components, integrating economic, infrastructure, environmental, and social indicators into a comprehensive assessment of the factors driving opportunity.”
The ROI: People is a relative measure of pe ople's assets in education, the economy, housing, mobility/transportation, health/environment, and civic life as follows:
• Education Opportunity: Assesses people’s relative success in gaining educational assets, in the form of a higher education, elementary school achievement, and regular elementary school attendance.
• Economic Opportunity: Measures the relative economic well-being of the people in a community, in the form of employment and income level.
• Housing Opportunity: Measures the relative residential stability of a community, in the form of homeownership and housing costs.
• Mobility/Transportation Opportunity: Contains indicators that assess a community’s relative opportunities for overcoming rural isolation.
• Health/Environment Opportunity: Measures the relative health outcomes of the people within a community, in the form of infant and teen health and general health. • Civic Life Opportunity: A relative social and political engagement of an area, in the form of households that speak English and voter turnout.

The ROI: Place is a relative measure of an area's assets in education, the economy, housing, mobility/transportation, health/environment, and civic life. • Education Opportunity: Assesses a census tract's relative ability to provide educational opportunity, in the form of high-quality schools that meet the basic educational and social needs of the population.
• Economic Opportunity: Measures the relative economic climate of a community, in the form of access to employment and business climate.
• Housing Opportunity: Measures relative availability of housing in a community, in the form of housing sufficiency and housing affordability.
• Health/Environment Opportunity: A relative measure of how well communities meet the health needs of their constituents, in the form of access to health care and other health -related environments.
• Civic Life Opportunity: Measures the relative social and political stability of an area, in the form of neighborhood stability (living in same residence for one year) and US citizenship.

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Figure 3-10 shows the opportunity classification of the Hemet population. As the figure shows, a large percentage of the City has low to moderate opportunity scores. This indicates a low level of relative opportunities that residents achieve. Figure 3-11 identifies the opportunity scores of each census tract, showing that persons living within the City have access to moderate to high levels of opportunity . Both figures also identify the census tracts with the highest and lowest levels of opportunity achieved by people and available in the census tract.

Additionally, Table 3-2018 and Figure 3 -12 below display the data for Regional Opportunity Index in Hemet overall compared to the State of California. The data shows the following key findings:
• While teacher experience is very high in Hemet, educational achievements are much lower and truancy/discipline rates are higher than the State.
• Economic opportunities within Hemet are low. Employment rates and minimum basic income is lower than the State, and the limited available jobs are of lower quality. • Despite economic factors, homeownership is higher in Hemet and cost burden is the same as that reported for the State. Hemet offers housing with higher degrees of adequacy at more affordable rates.
• Hemet residents have slightly less access to vehicles but benefit from lower commute times and higher internet access than that reported for the State. • Overall health and environmental factors are lower in Hemet. Residents in Hemet reportedly lose about 50 years of life due to various low environmental and health factors such as air quality, access to prenatal care, access to supermarkets, and available health care. • Hemet has higher rates of US citizenship and English fluency compared to the State, though voting rates are lower.

Overall, the City of Hemet is considered a lower opportunity area with low rates of resident achievements.

Poor heal th and environmental conditions, paired with little access to high quality employment and educational resources, results in decreased life expectancy and achievement for residents. The City should focus on providing access to affordable housing options near resources and services, as well as improving environmental, educational, and economic resources for current and future residents.

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Figure 3-10: Regional Opportunity Index, People – City of Hemet

Source: HUD Affirmitaevly Furthering Fair Housing Data and Mapping Tool, Data Versions: AFFHT0006, July 28, 2021

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Figure 3-11: Regional Opportunity Index, Place – City of Hemet

Source: HUD Affirmitaevly Furthering Fair Housing Data and Mapping Tool, Data Versions: AFFHT0006, July 28, 2021.

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Table 3-2018: Opportunity Indicators - Hemet and California ROI Indicator Hemet California
Education
People
College Educated Adults 17% 38%
Math Proficiency 61% 70%
English Proficiency 55% 65%
Elementary Truancy 37% 24%
Place
High School Graduation Rate 80% 83%
UC/CSU Eligibility 21% 41%
Teacher Experience 69% 36%
High School Discipline Rate 11% 6%
Economic
People
Employment Rate 81% 89%
Minimum Basic Income 42% 64%
Place
Job Availability 371.94 701.75
Job Quality 28% 40%
Job Growth 4% 3%
Bank Accessibility 0.13 0.24
Housing
People
Home Ownership 57% 55%
Housing Cost Burden 52% 52%
Place
Housing Adequacy 94% 91%
Housing Affordability 0.35 0.19
Mobility People
Vehicle Availability 85% 86%
Commute Time 55% 60%
Internet Access 4.59 4
Health/ Environmental Place
Infant Health 94% 95%
Birth to Teens 11% 7%
Years of Life Lost 50.34 29.84
Place
Air Quality 6.29 10.01
Prenatal Care 78% 83%
Access to Supermarket 49% 53%
Health Care Availability 1.15 1.76
Civic Life
People
Voting Rates 24% 31%
English Speakers 94% 88%
Place
US Citizenship 90% 83%
Neighborhood Stability 77% 85%
Source: UC Davis Center for Regional Change and Rabobank, 2014.

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Figure 3-12: Regional Opportunity Index - Hemet and California

Source: UC Davis Center for Regional Change and Rabobank, 2014.

Opportunity Indicators
Opportunity indicators also help inform communities about disparities in access to opportunity. The Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD) developed the opportunity indicators to help inform communities about disparities in access to opportunity, the scores are based on nationally available data sources and assess resident’s access to key opportunity assets in the City. Table 3-2119 provides the index scores (ranging from zero to 100) for the following opportunity indicator indices:
• Low Poverty Index: The low poverty index captures poverty in a given neighborhood. The poverty rate is determined at the census tract level. The higher the score, the less exposure to poverty in a neighborhood.
• School Proficiency Index: The school proficiency index uses school-level data on the performance of 4th grade students on state exams to describe which neighborhoods have high -performing elementary schools nearby and which are near lower performing elementary schools. The higher the score, the higher the school system quality is in a neighborhood. • Labor Market Engagement Index: The labor market engagement index provides a summary description of the relative intensity of labor market engagement and human capital in a neighborhood. This is based upon the level of employment, labor force participation, and educational attainment in a census tract. The higher the score, the higher the labor force participation and human capital in a neighborhood.
• Transit Trips Index: This index is based on estimates of transit trips taken by a family that meets the following description: a three-person single-parent family with income at 50% of the median 0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
80 90
100
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income for renters for the region (i.e. the Core -Based Statistical Area (CBSA)). The higher the transit trips index, the more likely residents in that neighborhood utilize public transit. • Low Transportation Cost Index: This index is based on estimates of transportation costs for a family that meets the following description: a three-person single-parent family with income at 50 percent of the median income for renters for the region/CBSA. The higher the index, the lower the cost of transportation in that neighborhood.
• Jobs Proximity Index: The jobs proximity index quantifies the accessibility of a given residential neighborhood as a function of its distance to all job locations within a region/CBSA, with larger employment centers weighted more heavily. The higher the index value, the better the access to employment opportunities for residents in a neighborhood. • Environmental Health Index: The environmental health index summarizes potential exposure to harmful toxins at a neighborhood level. The higher the index value, the less exposure to toxins harmful to human health. Therefore, the higher the value, the better the environmental quality of a neighborhood, where a neighborhood is a census block-group.

Table 3-2119 below displays the opportunity indices by race and ethnicity for persons living in Hemet.

According to the data, there is some poverty among the po pulation of Hemet, across all racial/ethnic groups. There are higher levels of poverty among the Hispanic and Native American, Non -Hispanic, populations. Additionally, access to quality education is low among all racial/ethnic groups (e ach group has an opportunity index score below 50). The data shows the City offers low labor and economic opportunity; however, residents generally have sufficient access to affordable transportation. The Asian or Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic, population is the only one to have an index score below 50 for access to transportation at low costs. The environmental health index scores among all racial and ethnic groups are above 50. As Table 3-19 shows, all racial and ethnic groups below the federal poverty line have decreased index scores across certain indicators (low poverty, school proficiency, and labor market); however, the population below the poverty line in Hemet experiences greater access to affordable transportation and proximity to jobs, across most racial and ethnic groups.

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Table 3-2119: Opportunity Indicators, City of Hemet
(Hemet, CA CDBG)
Jurisdiction
Low
Poverty
Index
School
Proficiency
Index
Labor
Market
Index
Transit
Index
Low
Transportation
Cost Index
Jobs
Proximity
Index
Environmental
Health Index
Total Population
White, Non-Hispanic 24.66 24.76 9.13 53.78 51.35 40.31 51.22 Black, Non-Hispanic 21.75 24.78 7.89 52.42 51.93 41.25 50.77 Hispanic 20.42 23.78 8.35 51.78 51.72 39.42 51.22
Asian or Pacific
Islander, Non-Hispanic 28.10 28.05 10.48 47.36 45.19 38.85 50.35 Native American,
Non-Hispanic 21.19 23.70 8.53 55.17 53.58 37.74 51.65
Population Below Federal Poverty Line
White, Non-Hispanic 20.97 22.59 7.80 57.81 56.53 39.49 51.49 Black, Non-Hispanic 16.36 22.56 7.09 61.05 57.56 42.95 50.52 Hispanic 13.42 21.63 5.72 58.61 59.36 40.18 53.11
Asian or Pacific
Islander, Non-Hispanic 19.83 24.81 8.83 67.71 60.17 44.42 46.37 Native American,
Non-Hispanic 13.56 21.91 5.44 58.48 58.25 37.89 54.49
Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Online Mapping Tool, Decennial Census; ACS; Great Schools; Common Core of Data; SABINS; LAI; LEHD; NATA Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC/HCD)
The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) together with the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) established the California Fair Housing Task Force to provide research, evidence-based policy recommendations, and other strategic recommendations to HCD and other related state agencies/departments to further the fair housing goals (as defined by HCD). The Task force developed the TCAC/HCD opportunity Area Maps to understand how public and private resources are spatially distributed. The Task force defines opportunities as pathways to better lives, including health, education, and employment. Overall, opportunity maps are intended to display which areas, according to research, offer low -income children and adults the best chance at economic advancement, high educational attainment, and good physical and mental health.

According to the Task Force’s methodology, the tool allocates the 20 percent of the tracts in each region with the highest relative index scores to the “Highest Resource” designation and the next 20 percent to the “High Resource” designation. Each region then ends up with 40 percent of its total tracts as “Highest” or “High” resource. These two categories are intended to help State decision-makers identify tracts within each region that the research suggests low -income families are most likely to thrive, and where they typically do not have the option to live — but might, if given the choice. As shown in Figure 3-13 below, the City of Hemet is classified as low to moderate resource areas. The TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map also identifies one area of high segregation and poverty in the center of Hemet. The City of Hemet is committed to exploring programs and avenues to increase housing access and opportunity to both existing and future residents within Hemet and the surrounding areas.

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Figure 3-13: TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map – City of Hemet

Source: California Tax Credit Allocation Committee and Department of Housing and Community Development, 2020.

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Opportunity Indicators – Education
The TCAC/HCD Opportunity Area Maps include education data, as illustrated in Figure 3-14. This data represents opportunity levels based on the following four factors:
• Math proficiency – Percentage of 4th graders who meet or exceed math proficiency standards. • Reading proficiency – Percentage of 4th graders who meet or exceed literacy standards. • High school graduation rates – Percentage of high school cohort that graduated on time. • Student poverty rate – Percentage of students not receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

As Figure 3-14 shows, the City is categorized as low to moderate opportunity levels for education. The City of Hemet is surrounded by a variety of educational opportunity levels. To region to the east of the City represents mostly less positive education outcomes, while the regions to the west and the south are shown to have very positive education outcomes. The area between the Cities of Hemet and Temecula is represented in the figure as having high positive education outcomes, but it should be noted this area includes a large amount of undeveloped land and two lakes. The area east of East Hemet is also represented as having high education outcomes but is mostly undeveloped mountainous area. The region directly surrounding the City of Hemet is mostly categorizes as having moderate education outcomes and areas of more positive outcomes are identified further from the City.

As part of the City’s candidate sites analysis (Appendix B), sites have been identified equally throughout the City as a whole; there are no concentrations of lower income units identified. As such, the future development of affordable housing may occur in regions of the City providing various levels of opportunity for education. To provide improved opportunities for existing and future residents, the City has included Program H-1a in Section 4: Housing Plan.

Opportunity Indicators – Economy
The TCAC/HCD Opportunity Area Maps include economic data, as illustrated in Figure 3-15. This data represents opportunity levels based on the following five factors:
• Poverty – Percent of population with income above 200% of federal poverty line. • Adult Education – Percent of adults with a bachelor's degree or above. • Employment – Percent of adults aged 20-64 who are employed in the civilian labor force or in the armed forces.
• Job Proximity – Number of jobs filled by workers with less than a BA that fall within a given radius (determined by the typical commute distance of low-wage workers in each region) of each census tract population-weighted centroid.
• Median Home Value - Value of owner-occupied units.

As Figure 3-15 shows, the City is mostly made up of low economic outcomes scores. This trend is similar to that of the region surrounding the City of Hemet. The region to the north and east of the City shows similar low economic outcomes and the region to the west shows slightly higher economic outcomes. As stated above, the region to the south shows positive outcomes, but the area is made up of mostly

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undeveloped land. Increased economic opportunities exist further south towards Murrieta and Temecula and north near Calimesa and Beaumont.

As part of the City’s candidate sites analysis (Appendix B), sites have been identified equally throughout the City as a whole; there are no concentrations of lower income units identified. As such, the future development of affordable housing may occur in regions of the City providing various levels of opportunity for economic achievement. To provide improved opportunities for existing and future residents, the City has included Program H-1a in Section 4: Housing Plan.

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Figure 3-14: TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map – Education Score

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development – AFFH Data Viewer

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Figure 3-15: TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map – Economic Score

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development – AFFH Data Viewer

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Access to Transit
AllTransit explores metrics that reveal the social and economic impact of transit, specifically looking at connectivity, access to jobs, and frequency of service. According to the data provided in Table 3-220, Hemet scored a 3.9 AllTransit performance score, illustrating a moderate access to public transit to commute to work. Compared to neighboring cities, Hemet has the highest AllTransit score.

Figure 3-16 shows the performance scores throughout the City of Hemet and neighboring cities. As the Figure shows, the performance scores are the highest near the City center and the central and northwestern region of the City. Access to transit it lacking in the southern region and western edges; this may be due to the higher propensity of agricultural uses in these areas.

Additionally, Figure 3-17 shows the City and region’s proximity to jobs. The figure shows that in relation to the surrounding region, the City of Hemet has much greater proximity to employment. This shows that Hemet residents s pend less time commuting and greater employment opportunities exist for local residents within the City limits. Furthermore, as candidate sites have been dispersed throughout the City, new housing units will provide additional housing options for local emp loyees and create potential for new employment opportunities.

Table 3-220: Opportunity Indicator – Transit
Jurisdiction
AllTransit
Performance
Score
Transit Trips
Per Week
within 1/2 Mile
Jobs Accessible
in 30-min trip
Commuters
Who Use
Transit
Transit Routes
within 1/2 Mile
San Jacinto 3.3 449 19,910 0.69% 4
Hemet 3.9 583 21,763 1.37% 4
Menifee 2.7 370 10,898 0.75% 2
Perris 3.8 637 17,455 1.28% 4
Riverside County 3.3 589 27,262 1.42% 3
Source: All transit, American Community Survey 2019.

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Figure 3-16: All Transit Performance Score – City of Hemet

Source: AllTransit Metrics, ACS 2019.

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Figure 3-17: Jobs Proximity Index

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development – AFFH Data Viewer

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Environmental Justice
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) developed a screening methodology to help identify California communities disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution called the California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool (CalEnviro Screen). In addition to environmental factors (pollutant exposure, groundwater threats, toxic sites, and hazardous materials exposure) and sensitive receptors (seniors, children, persons with asthma, and low birth weight infants), CalEnviro Screen also takes into consideration socioeconomic factors. These factors include educational attainment, linguistic isolation, poverty, and unemployment. Research has shown a heightened vulnerability of people of color and lower socioeconomic status to environmental pollutants.

Figure 3-18 below displays mapped results for the CalEnviro Screen in Hemet. The map shows tha t the City has moderate to high pollution burdens with higher burdens towards the center of Hemet. Census tract 6065043401 towards the City’s center has the highest pollution burden in Hemet, while Census tract 6065043314 has the lowest pollution burden. Both census tracts are detailed in Table 3-231 and 3-242.

Table 3-231: CalEnviro Screen 3.0 – Census Tract 6065043401, Hemet Pollutant Percentile* Health Risk/Burden Percentile*
Ozone 91 Asthma 90
PM 2.5 20 Low Birth Weight 72
Diesel 30 Cardiovascular Rate 98
Pesticides 0 Education 82
Toxic Releases 73 Linguistic Isolation 57
Traffic 61 Poverty 98
Drinking Water 94 Unemployment 99
Cleanups 42 Housing Burden 98
Groundwater Threats 14
Hazardous Waste 0
Impaired Water 0
Solid Waste 50
Table 3-242: CalEnviro Screen 3.0 – Census Tract 6065043314, Hemet Pollutant Percentile* Health Risk/Burden Percentile*
Ozone 91 Asthma 68
PM 2.5 11 Low Birth Weight 22
Diesel 15 Cardiovascular Rate 96
Pesticides 64 Education 34
Toxic Releases 68 Linguistic Isolation 27
Traffic 5 Poverty 48
Drinking Water 85 Unemployment 61
Cleanups 0 Housing Burden 30
Groundwater Threats 0
Hazardous Waste 0
Impaired Water 0
Solid Waste 0
*Percentile derived using a weighted scoring system to determine average pollution burden/ socioeconomic scores relative to other census tracts.

Source: CalEnviro Screen 3.0 Map Tool, June 2018 Update. Accessed July 7, 2021.

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Figure 3-18: CalEnviro Screen 3.0, City of Hemet
Source: CalEnviro Screen 3.0 Map Tool, June 2018. Accessed July 28, 2021.

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3. Discussion of Disproportionate Housing Needs
The analysis of disproportionate housing needs within Hemet evaluates existing housing need, need of the future housing population, and units within the community at-risk of converting to market-rate.

Existing Needs
The Housing Authority of the County of Riverside administers Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers within the City of Hemet. As of September 2021, Hemet has 1,377 total households currently receiving Section 8 voucher assistance. This includes 651 elderly households an d 753 disabled households. The City has a waitlist of 4,998 total households, including 785 for elderly households and 1,478 for disabled households.

Housing Needs in Hemet
A variety of factors affect housing needs for different households. Most commonly, disability, household income, and household characteristics shape the type and size of housing needed, as well as accessibility based on existing units in a City. Table 3-253 through 3-297 display data for demographic characteristics of Hemet, as compared to Riverside County and the State of California. Additional detailed analysis of the Hemet community is provided in Section 2: Community Profile.

Table 3-253 displays the data for persons with disabilities in the City, County, and State. Persons with disabilities may require different features in a home to make housing more accessible. This may include, but is not limited to, ramps rather than stairs, lower and within reach counter tops, and other specific design features. The City has the highest population percentage with a disability, with about double that of the County and State. Persons with ambulatory difficulties (a physical and permanent disability that requires the assistance of a wheelchair to move from place to place) and independe nt living difficulties made up the largest percentage of those with a disability in all 3 jurisdictions.

Table 3-253: Population by Disability Type by Geography, 2019 Disability Type Hemet Riverside County California
Hearing Difficulty 5.5% 3.3% 2.9%
Vision Difficulty 4.1% 2.3% 2%
Cognitive Difficulty 8.1% 4.5% 4.3%
Ambulatory Difficulty 13% 6.5% 5.8%
Self-Care Difficulty 4.5% 2.8% 2.6%
Independent Living Difficulty 9.8% 5.9% 5.5%
Total with a Disability* 20.5% 11.6% 10.6%
* Total of noninstitutionalized population with at least one disability.

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2019.

Figure 3-19 identifies the occurrence of disabilities within the City’s census tracts. As illustrated, there are a few tracts towards the center of the City where over 40 percent of the population reports a disability and a number of surrounding tracts with 30 to 40 percent. At least 10 percent of the population within each census tract reports at least one disability.

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A nu mber of proposed housing sites are located within the census tracts reporting larger disabled populations. The location of the potential future housing sites in these census tracts may provide opportunities for affordable housing in conjunction with or near services.

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Figure 3-19: Hemet Population with a Disability

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development – AFFH Data Viewer

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Tables 3-264 and 3-275 display household type and income data for the State, County, and City. Amongst the three jurisdictions, households categorized as “family” made up the majority of households. Hemet reports the lowest percentage of the three, with about 7 percent less than Riverside County and 3 percent less than California. In addition, 45 percent of Hemet households are married-couple family households and 32.6 percent have related children under the age of 18. The percent of households with children is near the County a nd State’s percentages but remain smaller. Households with children may require different or additional design standards and may also be larger to accommodate additional persons to avoid overcrowding. A little over half of the City’s households have at least one person over the age of 60.

This is greater than for the County and State (41.6 percent and 39.1 percent, respectively).

Regarding household income, Table 3 -275 shows Hemet has a much lower annual median income compared to Riverside County and the S tate. The City of Hemet’s median income is $39,726, while the State’s median income is $75,235. Approximately 60 percent of the City’s population earns annual income below $50,000, with about 15 percent earning under $15,000. Generally, a higher percentage of married couple households show a higher median income in a community as they are more likely to have more than one income source. Higher income may provide for sufficient and stable housing options, as well as the ability to renovate and update aging attributes of a home.

Table 3-264: Population by Familial Status by Geography, 2019 Familial Status Hemet Riverside County California
Family Households 65% 72.7% 68.7%
Married-Couple Family Households 45% 53.8% 49.8%
With Related Children Under 18 32.6% 37.2% 34%
Non-Family Households 35% 27.3% 31.3%
Households with one of more people
60 years or over 55.5% 41.6% 39.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units* 28,893 724,893 13,044,266 Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2019.

Table 3-275: Households by Income by Geography, 2019
Household Income Hemet Riverside County California
Less than $10,000 7.7% 5.4% 4.8%
$10,000-$14,999 7.2% 3.9% 4.1%
$15,000-$24,999 16.1% 8.4% 7.5%
$25,000-$34,999 12.8% 8.5% 7.5%
$35,000-$49,999 16.8% 11.7% 10.5%
$50,000-$74,999 17% 17.1% 15.5%
$75,000-$99,999 9.5% 13.1% 12.4%
$100,000-$149,999 8.4% 16.9% 16.6%
$150,000-$199,999 2.9% 7.9% 8.9%
$200,000 or More 1.6% 7.1% 12.2%
Median Income $39,726 $67,005 $75,235
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2019.

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Figure 3-20 below shows that a large portion of the City has higher rates of households made up of married couples. Most of the region with high rates of married -couple households include single-family neighborhoods, as well as some agricultural and vacant land. The City’s downtown region has the largest concentration of 20 to 40 percent married-couple households.

Figure 3-21 shows the percent of children living in married -couple households. In alignment with the concentration of married-couple households, there is a much greater percentage of children in areas that also reported high percentages of married -couples. The downtown region reports the lowest rates of children, with census tracts ranging from 20 to 40 percent and 40 to 60 percent children living in married- couple households.

Figure 3-22 shows the percent of children living in female households with no spouse present . A large portion of the City shows less than 20 percent; however, a few census tracts in the downtown area report 40 to 60 percent of children living in female-headed households.

Reflecting the overall high rates of married couples and family households throughout Hemet, Figure 3- 23 shows only three census tract with 20 to 40 percent persons living alone.

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Figure 3-20: Married-Couple Households, Hemet

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development – AFFH Data Viewer

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Figure 3-21: Children in Married-Couple Households, Hemet

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development – AFFH Data Viewer

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Figure 3-22: Children in Female-Headed Households, Hemet

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development – AFFH Data Viewer

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Figure 3-23: Householder Living Alone, Hemet

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development – AFFH Data Viewer

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Table 3-286 displays data for households experiencing overpayment or cost burden in the State, County, and City. Housing cost burden may have a number of consequences for a household, such as displacement and limited income for food, transportation, and other necessities. The HUD Consolidated Planning/CHAS data shows that Hemet has a higher percentage of households overpaying for housing compared to the County and State. Almost a quarter of Hemet households are severely overburdened as they pay over 50 percent of their annual income for housing.

Figure 3-24 and Figure 3-25 show overpayment for both homeowners and renters throughout the City.

As the figures show, the City high overpayment rates closer to the downtown region. Figure 3-25 shows renters are disproportionately overburdened by housing costs throughout most of the City, with some census tracts reporting over 80 percent of renters experiencing a cost burden.

Table 3-286: Household Overpayment by Geography, 2019
Overpayment Hemet Riverside County California
Cost Burden > 30% 44% 40.4% 40.1%
Cost Burden > 50% 22.8% 19.2% 19.4%
Cost Burden Not Available 1.7% 1.5% 1.4%
Source: HUD Consolidated Planning/CHAS Data, 2013-2017.

Table 3-297 displays data for overcrowding in the State, County, and City. Overcrowding is defined as between 1.01 and 1.5 persons per bedroom, and severe overcrowding is at least 1.51 persons per bedroom. Overcrowding occurs when nonfamily members combine incomes to live in one household, such as roommates. It also occurs when there are not enough size appropriate housing options for large or multigenerational households. The data shows that renter households experience more overcrowding than owner households. Overcrowding is the lowest in Hemet compared to the State and County. Severe overcrowding is similar for all 3 jurisdictions for owner households.

Figure 3 -26 shows overcrowding for all households throughout the City. The figure shows most overcrowding occurs most around the downtown region with two census tracts reporting 15.01 to 20 percent overcrowding of owner households. Most of the City reports overcrowding rates up to 8.2 percent.

Table 3-297: Households by Overcrowding by Geography, 2019 Overcrowding and Tenure Hemet Riverside County California Owner Households
Overcrowded 1.4% 2.1% 1.6%
Severely Overcrowded 0.7% 0.8% 0.6%
Renter Households
Overcrowded 2.7% 3% 3.6%
Severely Overcrowded 1.1% 1.1% 2.4%
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2019.

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Figure 3-24: Overpayment by Home Owners Figure 3-25: Overpayment by Renters

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development – AFFH Data Viewer

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Figure 3-26 Household Overcrowding

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development – AFFH Data Viewer

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Table 3 -3028 displays data for household tenure (owner vs. renter) for the State, County, and City.

Homeownership is an important foundation for helping families with low income build stability and independence. The opportunity for transition into the homebuyer’s market is important for persons and households in all communities as homeownership allows for increased stability and opportunity to age in place. The data shows that Hemet has a higher homeownership rate than the State, but about 8 percent less than the County.

Table 3-3028: Households by Tenure by Geography, 2019
Household Tenure Hemet Riverside County California
Owner Households 58.5%% 66.3% 54.8%
Renter Households 41.5% 33.7% 45.2%
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2019.

Housing Stock in Hemet
Table 3-3129 and 3-320 display comparative housing stock data for the State, County, and City. Table 3- 29 below shows data for occupied housing units by type. A variety of housing stock provides increased opportunity in communities for different size and household types. The data shows that a majority of housing stock in all three jurisdictions are single-family dwelling units. Approximately 11.6 percent of housing units in Hemet have at least 10 units, compared to 7.8 percent for the County and 17.5 percent for the State. The City of Hemet has the highest percentage of mobile homes at almost a quart of the total housing stock.

Table 3-3129: Occupied Housing Units by Type by Geography, 2019 Housing Unit Type Hemet Riverside County California
1-Unit, Detached 51.5% 68.3% 57.7%
1-Unit, Attached 4.1% 5.4% 7%
2 Units 1.8% 1.5% 2.4%
3 or 4 Units 4% 3.7% 5.5%
5 to 9 Units 3% 4.4% 6%
10 to 19 Units 4.3% 3.4% 5.2%
20 or More Units 7.3% 4.4% 12.3%
Mobile Home 23.7% 8.8% 3.7%
Boat, RV, Van, etc. 0.3% 0.1% 0.1%
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2019.

Table 3-320 below displays housing stock by year built for the City, County, and State. Older housing generally requires more upkeep, regular maintenance, and can cause a cost burden on both renters and homeowners. Approximately 66.2 percent of the City’s housing stoc k was built over 30 years ago. This compares to 53.4 percent for the County and 74.4 percent for the State. Overall, increased numbers of older housing can lead to displacement, cost burden, and substandard living conditions.

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Table 3-320: Housing Unit by Year Built by Geography, 2019 Year Built Hemet Riverside County California
Built 2014 or later 1.2% 2.3% 1.7%
Built 2010 to 2013 1.3% 2.6% 1.7%
Built 2000 to 2009 20.4% 26% 11.2%
Built 1990 to 1999 10.8% 15.8% 10.9%
Built 1980 to 1989 22.3% 21.3% 15%
Built 1970 to 1979 25.7% 14.5% 17.6%
Built 1960 to 1969 11% 7.7% 13.4%
Built 1950 to 1959 4.5% 6% 13.4%
Built 1940 to 1949 1.2% 1.8% 5.9%
Built 1939 or earlier 1.5% 2.1% 9.1%
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2019.

Table 3-331 below displays rates of substandard housing by factors considered for the City, County, and State. These factors may lead to units being considered substandard and in need of rehabilitation. As the table shows, the City of Hemet has the most units with substandard factors in comparison to the County and the State. This may represent a potentially higher need for rehabilitation assistance to improve current housing conditions.

Table 3-331: Housing Conditions by Geography, 2019
Elements of Substandard Housing
Conditions Hemet Riverside County California
No Telephone Service Available 1.2% 0.9% 0.9%
Lacing Plumbing Facilities 1.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities 2.2% 0.7% 1.1%
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates, 2019.

Future Growth Needs
The City’s future growth need is based on the RHNA production of 812 very low - and 732 low-income units within the 2021-2029 planning period. Appendix B of this Housing Element shows the City’s ability to meet its 2021 -2029 RHNA need at all income levels. This demonstrates the City’s ability to accommodate the anticipated future affordable housing needs of the community.

Displacement Risk
The potential for economic displacement risk can result from a variety of factors, including large -scale development activity, neighborhood reinvestment, infrastructure investments, and changes in local and regional employment opportunity. Economic displacement can be an inadvertent result of public and private investment, where individuals and families may not be able to keep pace with increased property values and market rental rates.

Urban Displacement
The Urban Displacement Project developed a neighborhood change database to map neighborhood transformations and identify areas vulnerable to gentrification and displacem ent. This data was developed to assist local decision makers and stakeholders better plan for existing communities and

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provide additional resources to areas in need or at -risk of displacement and gentrification. The displacement typologies and the criteria used to identify each category are listed below with the census tracts identified in each:

Table 3-342: Displacement Typology Criteria and Hemet Census Tracts Modified Types and Criteria Hemet Census Tracts
Low-Income/Susceptible to Displacement
• Low or mixed low-income tract in 2018.
437.02
437.02
433.10
433.09
434.01
433.12
433.16
435.03
435.05
435.06
427.23
Ongoing Displacement of Low-Income Households
• Low or mixed low-income tract in 2018.
• Absolute loss of low-income households, 2000-2018.
--
At Risk of Gentrification
• Low or mixed low-income tract in 2018.
• Housing affordable to low or mixed low-income households in 2018. • Didn’t gentrify 1990-2000 OR 2000-2018.
• Marginal change in housing costs OR Zillow home or rental value increases in the 90th percentile between 2012-2018.
• Local and nearby increases in rent were greater than the regional median between 2012-2018 OR the 2018 rent gap is greater than the regional median rent gap.
435.07
434.05
434.04
434.03
433.07
Early/Ongoing Gentrification
• Low or mixed low-income tract in 2018.
• Housing affordable to moderate or mixed moderate-income households in 2018.
• Increase or rapid increase in housing costs OR above regional median change in Zillow home or rental values between 2-12-2018. • Gentrified in 1990-2000 or 2000-2018.
--
Advanced Gentrification
• Moderate, mixed moderate, mixed high, or high-income tract in 2018. • Housing affordable to middle, high, mixed moderate, and mixed high - income households in 2018.
• Marginal change, increase, or rapid increase in housing costs. • Gentrified in 1990-2000 or 2000-2018.
--
Stable Moderate/Mixed Income
• Moderate, mixed moderate, mixed high, or high-income traact in 2018. 433.17
435.04
427.45
435.08
At Risk of Becoming Exclusive
• Moderate, mixed moderate, mixed high, or high-income traact in 2018. • Housing affordable to middle, high, mixed moderate, and mixed high - income households in 2018.
• Marginal change or increase in housing costs.
433.06
433.04
Becoming Exclusive
• Moderate, mixed moderate, mixed high, or high-income traact in 2018. • Housing affordable to middle, high, mixed moderate, and mixed high - income households in 2018.
• Rapid increase in housing costs.
• Absolute loss of low-income households, 2000-2018.
• Declining low-income in-migration rate, 2012-2018.
• Median income higher in 2018 than in 2000.
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Stable/Advanced Exclusive 432.39

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Table 3-342: Displacement Typology Criteria and Hemet Census Tracts Modified Types and Criteria Hemet Census Tracts
• High-income tract in 2000 and 2018
• Affordable to high or mixed high-income households in 2018. • Marginal change, increase, or rapid increase in housing costs.

Source: Urban Displacement Project, University of California Berkeley (2021).

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Figure 3-26.1 Neigborhood Segregation Typology, UCB Urban Displacement Project

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Table 3-26.1 shoes the neighborhood segregation typology within the region. The Neighborhood Segregation typologies help identify which groups have more than 10 percent representation within each census tract. A majority of the census tracts in the City are Latinx -White while three specific areas are considered 3 Group Mixed. This typology is consistent with the surrounding region.

Table 3-32 and Figure 3-27 show a number of low income census tracts in the City which are susceptible/at risk of displacement. These census tracts are located in and around the City’s downtown – an area previously identified as having lower access to opportunities. The southern region of the City is shown to be mostly made up of stable census tracts with mixed incomes and some pockets of exclusivity. As Figure 3-27 shows, sites identified as part of the candidate sites analysis have been identified throughout the whole City. All of the above moderate sites identified in stable moderate/mixed income regions are current projects in the pipeline seeking permits or having received permits and being built. A number of lower income sites have been identified in the low-income region susceptible to displacement. As detailed in the Appendix B: Candidate Sites Analysis, these sites are currently available for the development of affordable multi-family units as they currently meet the required zoning and density that facilitates such development. The development of new housing units in areas marked susceptible to displacement may create new opportunities for existing residents to access housing affordable to low and very low income households, as well as create new opportunities for employment and community resources. Given the City’s downtown area is identified as having lower access to services and resources, Program H-1a is included in Section 4 to facilitate the creation of additional opportunities for existing and future residents.

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Figure 3-27 Gentrification and Displacement in Hemet

Source: Urban Displacement Project, University of Berkeley (2021).

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Assisted Units “At -Risk” of Conversion
Jurisdictions are required by State Housing Element Law to analyze government-assisted housing that is eligible to convert from lower income to market rate housing over the next 10 years. State law identifies housing assistance as a rental subsidy, mortgag e subsidy or mortgage insurance to an assisted housing development. Government assisted housing may convert to market rate housing for several reasons, including expiring subsidies, mortgage repayments, or expiration of affordability restrictions. Affordable covenants help to ensure that certain housing units remain affordable for an extended period of time.

Covenants help balance the housing market in a community and provide lasting affordable options to low and very low-income households.

Table 3-353 below provides a list of 303 housing units with affordability covenants, of which 0 housing units are at-risk of converting to market-rate between 2021 and 2031. Consistent with the requirements to analyze the impacts of the potential conversion of these units to market-rate units, this section provides an analysis of preservation of assisted housing units at-risk of conversion.

Table 3-353: City of Hemet Assisted Housing Covenants (2021-2031) Project Name Assisted
Units
Owner
Type
Assistance
Program
Earliest Possible
Date of
Conversion
Risk Level
Through 2031
Ability First
1360 Acacia 17 Non-Profit PRAC/811 2059 None
Hemet Estates
1101 E. Menlo Ave. 80 Profit-
Motivated Section 8/RDA 2033 None
Oasis Senior
1015 N. Oakland Ave. 64 Non-Profit PRAC/811 2050 None
Sahara Senior
465 N. Palm 74 Non-Profit PRAC/202 2048 None
Village Meadows
700 Arbor Pkwy. 68 Limited
Dividend Section 8/RDA 2068 None
Total Units 303 -- -- -- 0
Resources for Affordable Housing Units
A variety of programs exist to help cities acquire, replace, or subsidize at -risk affordable housing units.

The following summarizes financial resources available:
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – CDBG funds are awarded to cities on a formula basis for housing activities. The primary objective of the CDBG program is the development of viable communities through the provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment and economic opportunity for principally low - and moderate -income persons. Eligible activities include administration, fair housing, energy conservation and renewable energy sources, assistance for economic development, public facilities and improvements and public services. • HOME Investment Partnership – Local jurisdiction can receive funds by formula from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to increase the supply of decent, safe,

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sanitary, and affordable housing to lower income households. Eligible activities include housing acquisition, rehabilitation, and development, homebuyer assistance, and rental assistance. • Section 8 Rental Assistance Program – The Section 8 Rental Assistance Program provides rental assistance payments to owners of private, market rate units on behalf of very low-income tenants, senior citizens, disabled and/or handicapped persons, and other individuals for securing affordable housing.
• Section 202/811 Program – Non-profit and consumer cooperatives can receive no-interest capital advances from HUD under the Section 202 program for the construction of very low-income rental housing with the availability of supportive services for seniors and persons with disabilities. These funds can be used in conjunction with Section 811, which can be used to develop group homes, independent living facilities and immediate care facilities. The capital advance funding can also provide project rental assistance for the properties developed using the funds. Eligible activities include acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction, and rental assistance. • California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) Multifamily Programs – CalHFA’s Multifamily Programs provide permanent financing for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation o f new construction of rental housing that includes affordable rents for low- and moderate-income families and individuals. One of the programs is the Preservation Loan program which provides acquisition/rehabilitation and permanent loan financing designed to preserve or increase the affordability status of existing multifamily housing projects. • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) – This program provides tax credits to individuals and corporations that invest in low-income rental housing. Tax credits are sold to those with high tax liability and proceeds are used to create housing. Eligible activities include new construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition of properties.
• California Community Reinvestment Corporation (CCRC) – The California Community Reinvestment Corporation is a multifamily affordable housing lender whose mission is to increase the availability of affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, and residents with special needs by facilitating private capital flow from its investors for debt and equity to developers of affordable housing. Eligible activities include new construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition of properties.

Qualified Entities to Preserving Affordable Housing Units The following organizations may potentially assist in preserving units at-risk of converting to market rate. • Century Housing
• Coalition for Economic Survival
• Community Partnership Development
Corporation
• Housing Corporation of America
• Jamboree Housing Corporation
• Neighborhood Housing Services of the
Inland Empire (NHSIE)
• Nexus for Affordable Housing, Inc.
• Poker Flats Investors LLC
• American Family Housing
• Southern California Housing
Development Corporation

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Persons Experiencing Homelessness
People experiencing homelessness are those who do not have a fixed, regular, and adequate overnight residence, or whose overnight residence is a shelter, street, vehicle, or enclosure or structure unfit for habitation. Factors contributing to increases of homelessness may include the following:
• Lack available resources to support stable housing access • Spikes in rent increase and lack of tenant protections • Housing discrimination
• Evictions
• Lack of housing affordable to low- and moderate-income persons • Increases in the number of persons whose incomes fall below the poverty level • Reductions in public subsidies to the poor
• The deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill
According to the Riverside County Homeless Point-in-Time Count, in 2019 there were an estimated 112 unhoused persons which decreased to an estimate 93 unhoused persons in 202 0. As of 2021, the total point in time count of unhoused persons is estimated at 46 persons. The PIT count for Riverside County is done for Supervisory Districts, for Hemet, this includes Murrieta, San Jacinto, and Temecula. Overall, the 46 unhouse persons in Hemet account for about 73% of the overall Supervisory District 3 count of 63 persons. Wh en contextualized with the total number of people residing in Hemet, the 46 homeless individuals represent approximately 0.05% of the population. In neighboring jurisdictions, the point in time count of homeless persons in 2021 was:
• Murrieta: 3 persons
• San Jacinto: 11 persons
• Temecula: 2 persons
The demographic data for unhoused persons is not broken down by jurisdictions, however for the 63 unhoused persons in the Supervisory District 3, 38 percent experienced chronic homelessness.

Additionally, 44 persons identified as White, 14 persons identified as Black, one (1) person identified as American India and three (3) persons identified as Native Hawaiian. About 27 percent of the people survey were seniors (60 years+) and about 27 percent were under the age of 24. Thirty-five percent of unhoused persons experience mental health conditions and 5 percent recorded substance abuse.5 SB 330
Effective January 1, 2020, Senate Bill 330 (SB 330) aims to increase residential unit development, protect existing housing inventory, and expedite permit processing. Under this legislation, municipal and county agencies are restricted in ordinances and po lices that can be applied to residential development. The revised definition of “Housing Development” now contains residential projects of two or more units, mixed-use projects (with two -thirds of the floor area designated for residential use), transitiona l, supportive, and emergency housing projects. SB330 sets a temporary 5 -year prohibition of residential

5 Riverside County Homeless Point-in-Time Count, Riverside County Health Informatic, 2020 and 2021. Accessed online: January 13, 2021.

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density reduction associated with a “housing development project”, from January 1, 2020, to January 1, 2025. For example, during this temporary prohibi tion, a residential triplex cannot be demolished and replaced with a duplex as this would be a net loss of one unit.

The City has not identified any sites as part of its housing sites strategy, as outlined in Appendix B’s Sites Analysis, that have existing residential uses. All sites identified within this element are vacant.

Sites Inventory
The City of Hemet has enough residentially zoned vacant land to accommodate the City’s RHNA allocation.

While the units are located throughout the City, a majority are located within the northern, central, and western portions of the City. These areas are generally more developed and have increased access to transit amenities, higher job proximity, and higher educational opportunity. The location of the sites in the sites inventory does not concentrate sites in areas with disproportionate segregation, poverty, or housing needs in ways that would exacerbate existing conditions. Rather, the location of sites aims to assist areas with disp roportionate segregation, poverty, and housing needs in addressing these challenges.

Integration and Segregation
While the City of Hemet has a diverse population throughout the City as a whole, areas with the largest concentration of non-white populations are located in the City’s downtown area and along the southern edge of the City, however this area is predominately vacant, undeveloped land. The site inventory does not concentrate sites in these areas and instead distributes them largely throughout the northern, central, and western portions of the City. In addition, the City generally has median incomes with some lower income census tracts around the City’s downtown area. Per Hemet’s RHNA allocation the sites inventory accommodates a mix of low and very low-income housing as well as moderate and above moderate - income housing throughout the northern and western portions of the City as well as in the central portion around the greater downtown area. Lower income housing around the downtown area will pr ovide additional affordable housing opportunities to ensure that displacement will not be exacerbated and the moderate and above moderate housing in this area will prevent the exacerbation of the concentration of lower income households.

Access to Opportu nity
The majority of the City is considered low resource according to the TCAC Opportunity Map composite score. Thus, while the majority of sites identified in the sites inventory are located in low resource areas, they are not disproportionately located in these areas in the context of the resource level of the City as a whole. However, the northern and western portions of the City have closer access to job proximity as well as higher educational opportunity. The northern and central portions of the City have increased access to transit amenities. Sites were placed throughout the northern, western, and central portions of the City to take advantage of the current and future assets within those areas.

Disproportionate Housing Needs
The City of Hemet’s homeowners experience high rates of overpayment in the central portions of the City and renter experience high rates of overpayment throughout the City. Site selection emphasized the

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development of vacant land currently zoned for residential use . Consideration was given to the lower income sites around the downtown area and in the northern portion of the City. Place ment of lower income sites in these areas provides access to supportive services such as education facilities and transit amenities and ensures that there are affordable housing options in geographical areas that experience high rates of cost burden and may be susceptible to displacement. Additionally, there are some housing sites placed in the central and eastern portion of the City. The placement of these lower-, moderate-, and above moderate-income sites are within areas experiencing overcrowding that would benefit from increased housing opportunity at all income levels to alleviate the impacts of overcrowding.

4. Assessment of Contributing Factors to Fair Housing in Hemet In addition to the identified AI impediments, Hemet experiences the following local contributing factors to fair housing:
• There are two Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPS) within Hemet as identified by HUD. These identified census tracts have at least 50 percent non-white populations with a poverty rate that exceeds 40 percent and/or is three or more times the average tract poverty rate for the metropolitan area.
• The UC Davis Regional Opportunity Index shows that the majority of residents within Hemet have moderate to low achievement opportunities but moderate to high access to opportunities.

Additionally, analysis of the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee/Department of Housing and Community Development (TCAC/HCD) Opportunity Area Maps show that the majority of the City is categorized as “low resource,” meaning there is low access to essential resources for existing residents in those census tracts.
• The City has demonstrated the ability to meet the anticipated future affordable housing needs of the community through the designation of sites to meet the very low - and low-income RHNA allocation (Appendix B). These sites are dispersed throughout the City.

The AI also identifies the following actions to remove and mitigate impediments to fair housing in the community:
• Population Diversity
o Reduce neighborhood poverty levels
o Develop market rate housing
• Housing Discrimination
o Continue to provide fair housing services
o Increase fair housing services to include periodic testing o Increase fair housing awareness and education through the City’s website • Steering
o Provide information on steering at first time homebuyer (FTHB) workshops • Lending Practices
o Provide information on reasons for loan denials
• Property Management Practices
o In FY 2021/2022 prepare written policies

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• Disability Definition
o Delete the reference to “substantially limits” in the disability definition • Transitional and Supportive Housing
o Amend the transitional and supportive housing zoning requirements • Reasonable Accommodation Procedure
o Prepare a brochure or flyer to promote the reasonable accommodation procedure and prepare an application
Current Local Contributing Factors
There are a number of elements that may contribute to fair housing issues throughout the community.

The following provides potential contributing factors affecting fair housing in Hemet:
• Public Investment in Specific Neighborhoods – The City of Hemet is considered a low resource region, as illustrated in Figure 3 -8. This includes one census tract with high segregation and poverty. When compared with the CalEnviroScreen map in Figure 3 -10, the areas lower opportunity results overlap with higher degrees of environmental burdens. The City must focus on investing in central neighborhoods to provide those most directly impacted by pollution and poor mobility with additional resources.
• Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach Capacity – The City of Hemet partners with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County (FHCRC) for fair housing -related issues and educational opportunities. During the Analysis of Impediments (AI) update, approximately 15 percent of survey respondents no ted they believed to have experienced fair housing discrimination.

Additionally, the AI noted a number of impediments to fair housing in Hemet ranging from population diversity to lending practices to transitional and supportive housing zoning. The AI noted the community is unaware of reasonable accommodation procedures as no information is readily available to the public. The City must continue its partnership with the FHCRC to educate the community on available services and provide additional resources to residents and property owners on fair housing practices.
• Availability of Affordable Housing – Section 2 of this Housing Element provides data on household and economic characteristics. The City has an unemployment rate of 12.9 percent and 58 percent of the employed population earn a lower income (below 80 percent of the Median Family Income for the region). In comparison, there are currently only 303 total deed-restricted affordable housing units in the City (Table 3-28). In addition to allowing for the development of additional affordable housing units for current lower income residents, the City must provide additional resources and outreach to organizations and residents regarding aid available for those in need.

5. Analysis of Sites Pursuant to AB 686
AB 686 requires that jurisdictions identify sites throughout the community in a manner that is consistent with its duty to affirmatively further fair housing. The site identification requirement involves not only an analysis of site capacity to accommodat e the RHNA (provided in Appendix B), but also whether the identified sites serve the purpose of replacing segregated living patterns with truly integrated and

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balanced living patterns, transforming racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunity.

Figures 3-28 through 3-33 below identify the sites to accommodate future housing, as identified in the adequate sites analysis, overlaid on demographic data using AFFH data layers for segregation and integration provided through HCD’s AFFH data and mapping resources. • Figure 3-28 – Hemet Proposed RHNA Sites, Hispanic/Latino, 2018 • Figure 3-29 – Hemet Proposed RHNA Sites, Non-White Population, 2018 • Figure 2-30 – Hemet Proposed RHNA Sites, Low and Moderate Income, 2015 • Figure 2-31 – Hemet Proposed RHNA Sites, R/ECAP Areas • Figure 2-32 – Hemet Proposed RHNA Sites, RCAA Areas
• Figure 2-33 – Hemet Proposed RHNA Sites, TCAC/HCD Opportunity Areas Figure 3-28 shows the proposed candidate sites to meet the RHNA for Hemet in relation to the location of residents of Hispanic origin. These sites take into consideration access to vital goods, services, and public transportation and are therefore ideal areas for the City to focus much of its future housing growth.

It is antici pated that accessory dwelling unit (ADU) growth, including growth for affordable ADUs, will occur in the less dense areas of the community. Figure 3-28 shows the following findings:
• 8 proposed sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation (totaling 135 potential units, or 2% of the total potential units) are located within block groups that have a percentage of the population that identifies as Hispanic less than 20 percent. Of those units, 9 are proposed as affordable to low and very low incomes.
• 909 proposed sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation (totaling 4,200 potential units, or 47% of the total potential units) are located within block groups that have a percentage of the population that identifies as Hispanic between 20 and 40 percent. Of those units, 258 are proposed as affordable to low and very low incomes.
• 133 proposed sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation (totaling 3,875 potential units, or 43% of the total potential units) are located within block groups that have a percentage of the population that identifies as Hispanic between 40 and 60 percent. Of those units, 843 are proposed as affordable to low and very low incomes.
• 21 proposed sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation (totaling 766 potential units, or 9% of the total potential units) are located within block groups that have a percentage of the population that identifies as Hispanic between 60 and 80 percent. Of those units, 55 1 are proposed as affordable to low and very low incomes.

Figure 3-28 shows the approximately, 4,651 units, or 52 percent of all projected housing units, are within areas of the City where a majority (over 40 percent) of the population identifies as Hispanic. These projected units include approximately 1,394 lower income units. Although concentrating housing in areas with high Hispanic majorities has the potential to overburden these communities, the majority of the City’s population identifies as Hispanic. By placing more affordable housing in predominantly Hispanic communities, housing issues such as overcrowding, overpayment, and lack of housing options can be alleviated where they are felt most.

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The remaining projected units are in areas where the Hispanic proportion of the population ranges from 0 to 40 percent. Of these units, approximately 267 lower income units are projected for these areas. The redistribution of lower-income household opportunities into places where Hispanic predominance is not as strong could mean the alteration of settlement trends for Hispanic and low income households. As a result, Hemet communities could become further integrated in regard to race/ethnicity and income.

The data shows that the proposed candidate sites to meet the RHNA allocation are dispersed throughout the community with an emphasis on locating units where there is a high level of access to important public services and transit. The distribution of potential units does not disproportionately impact areas with larger concentrations of the Hispanic population.

Table 3-36: Proposed RHNA Sites By Hispanic/Latino Population Proposed Sites
Extremely
Low/Very Low
Income
Low Income Moderate
Income
Above
Moderate
Income

Total Units
8 6.7% 135
909 6.1% 4,200
133 21.8% 3,875
21 71.9% 766

Figure 3-29 shows the proposed candidate sites to meet the RHNA for Hemet in relation with census data showing the percentage of the population within each block group that is Non-White. Figure 3-29 shows the following findings:
• 1 proposed site to accommodate the RHNA allocation (totaling 3 potential units, or less than 1% of the total potential units) are located within block groups that have a percentage of the population that identifies as Non-White less than 20 percent. None are proposed as affordable to low and very low incomes.
• 764 proposed sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation (totaling 3,537 potential units, or 39% of the total potential units) are located within block groups that have a percentage of the population that identifies as Non -White between 20 and 40 percent. Of those units, 217 are proposed as affordable to low and very low incomes.
• 226 proposed sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation (totaling 3,011 potential units, or 34% of the total potential units) are located within block groups that have a percentage of the population that identifies as Non -White between 40 and 60 percent. Of those units, 68 6 are proposed as affordable to low and very low incomes.
• 80 proposed sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation (totaling 2,425 potential units, or 27% of the total potential units) are located within block groups that have a percentage of the population that identifies as Non -White between 60 and 80 percent. Of those units, 758 are proposed as affordable to low and very low incomes.

Figure 3-29 shows the approximately 5,436 units, or 61 percent of all projected housing units, are within areas of the City where a majority (over 40 percent) of the population identifies as Non -White. These projected units include approximately 1,444 lower income units. Although concentrating housing in areas with high Non-White majorities has the potential to overburden these communities, the majority of the City’s population identifies as Hispanic and/or Non -White. By placing more affordable housing in

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predominantly Non-White communities, housing issues such as overcrowding, overpayment, and lack of housing options can be alleviated where they are felt most. The remaining 3,540 projected units, or 40 percent of all housing units, are in areas where the Non -White proportion of the population ranges 40 percent or less. Of these units, a pproximately 217 proposed low income units are projected for these areas.

The data shows that the proposed candidate sites to meet the RHNA allocation are dispersed throughout the community with an emphasis on locating units where there is a high level of access to important public services and transit. The distribution of potential units does not disproportionately impact areas with larger concentrations of Non-White populations.

Table 3-37: Proposed RHNA Sites by Non-White Population Proposed Sites Extremely Low/Very
Low Income Low Income
Total Units
1 0.03% 3
764 6.1% 3,537
226 22.8% 3,011
80 31.3% 2,425
Figure 3-30 shows location of proposed candidate sites to meet the RHNA for Hemet in comparison with census data showing the percentage of the population within each block group who is categorized as low- income or moderate -income by the American Community Survey. Figure 3 -30 shows the following findings:
• 873 proposed sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation (totaling 4,022 potential units, or 45% of the total potential units) are located within block groups that have a percentage of the population that identifies as lo w- and moderate-income between 25 and 50 percent. Of those units, 217 are proposed as affordable to low- and very-low incomes. • 100 proposed sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation (totaling 2,211 potential units, or 25% of the total potential units) are l ocated within block groups that have a percentage of the population that identifies as low -and moderate-income between 50 and 75 percent. Of those units, 141 are proposed as affordable to low- and very-low incomes. • 98 proposed sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation (totaling 2,742 potential units, or 31% of the total potential units) are located within block groups that have a percentage of the population that identifies as low-and moderate-income greater than 75 percent. Of those units, 1,30 3 are proposed as affordable to low- and very-low incomes.

Figure 3-30 shows the approximately 4,953 units, or 56 percent of all projected housing units, are within areas of the City where a majority (over 50 percent) of the population identifies as low and moderate income. These projected units include approximately 1,444 lower income units. Although concentrating housing in areas with high low and moderate income majorities has the potential to overburden these communities, the median household income of Hemet is $39,726, which is $27,276 below Riverside County’s median household income of $67,005. By Concentratin g affordable housing in these areas, people would have more opportunities to have reliable housing.

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The remaining 4,022 projected units, or 45 percent of all housing units, are in areas where the low to moderate income household proportion of the population is between 25 to 50 percent. Of these units, approximately 217 proposed as affordable to low- and very-low incomes. By proposing housing in these areas, segregation based on income can be mitigated. Additionally, higher income areas tend to have greater access to resources. As a result, more options for lower income households would be available in areas with higher resources and opportunities.

The data shows that the proposed candidate sites to meet the RHNA allocation are evenly dispersed throughout the community with an emphasis on locating units where there is a high level of access to important public services and transit. The distribution of potential units provides increased opportunities for low-income housing in areas with higher rates of low-income persons.

Table 3-38: Proposed RHNA Sites by Low-Income or Moderate-Income Proposed Sites Extremely Low/Very
Low Income Low Income
Total Units
873 5.4% 4,022
100 6.4% 2,211
98 47.5% 2,742
873 5.4% 4,022

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Figure 3-28 – Hemet Proposed RHNA Sites, Hispanic/Latino, 2018

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Figure 3-29 – Hemet Proposed RHNA Sites, Non-White Population, 2018

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Figure 3-30 – Hemet Proposed RHNA Sites, Low and Moderate Income, 2015

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Figure 3 -31 shows proposed candidate sites to meet RHNA for Hemet in relation with data showing R/ECAP areas within the City. R/ECAPs are racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty; they are marked in red hatchings. The goal of the AB 686 analysis is to anal yze how the sites identified to accommodate the RHNA allocation may exacerbate or mitigate existing fair housing issues. Figure 3-31 shows the following:
• There are 23 sites located in R/ECAPs within the City of Hemet. • The 23 sites contain a total of 734 units (or 8% of the total potential units), 454 of which are assumed affordable to lower income households.

There are two census tracts characterized by R/ECAP. The two census tracts have 734 potential units, 454 of which are proposed as lower income households units. The rest of the potential units in these tracts are proposed as moderate or above moderate units. By proposing moderate and above moderate units within areas characterized by R/ECAPs, more funding could be put into these communities as a result of housing development. Additionally, racial and income segregation could be minimized by new development of this nature. Potential low income units would als o help communities characterized by R/ECAPs by providing lower income households more stable and reliable housing options in their neighborhoods.

The remaining units are within areas of the City that are not characterized by R/ECAPs. Approximately 92 percent of all proposed housing units are proposed in these census tracts. By proposing the majority of lower income units outside of R/ECAP areas, income, and racial segregation could be minimized and would benefit many lower income households by givin g them greater mobility to live in areas that were inaccessible to them before. While majority of housing is proposed outside of census tracts characterized by R/ECAPs, the City is mostly made up of non-R/ECAP areas and therefore proposed housing would not overburden non-R/ECAP communities.

Table 3-39: Proposed RHNA Sites by R/ECAP
Proposed Sites
Extremely
Low/Very Low
Income
Low Income

Total Units
23 61.9% 734
Figure 3-32 shows proposed candidate sites to meet RHNA for Hemet in relation with data showing RCAA areas within the City. RCAAs are racially or ethnically concentrated areas of affluence; they are identified as areas with a White Non-Hispanic population greater than 80 percent and a median household income greater than $125,000. Figure 3-32 shows that there are no RCAAs in Hemet.

Figure 3-33 shows proposed candidate sites to meet RHNA for Hemet in relation with the TCAC/HCD Opportunity areas within the City. TCAC is the California Tax Credit Allocat ion Committee/Housing and Community Development Opportunity Area Maps which show how resources are spatially distributed throughout the City.

Figure 3-33 shows the following findings:
• 519 proposed sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation (totaling 7,011 potential units, or 78% of the total potential units ) are located within the Low Resource region of the City. Of which, 1,652 are affordable to Lower income households.

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• 546 proposed sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation (totaling 1,953 potential units, or 22% of the total potential units) are located within the Moderate Resource region of the City.

Of which, 9 are affordable to Lower income households.
• 6 proposed sites to accommodate the RHNA allocation (totaling 12 potential units, or less than 1% of the total potential units ) are located within the High Segregation and Poverty region of the City. Of which, 0 are affordable to Lower income households.

Figure 3-33 shows the approximately 8,964 units, or 99 percent of all projected housing units, are within areas of the City where characterized by low or moderate opportunity. These projected units include approximately 1,661 lower income units. Although concentrating housing in areas with low to moderate resource designations has the potential to overburden these communities, the majority of the City is characterized as low resource. As a result, low resource areas would not be overburdened compared to other areas in the City. Additionally, increased numbers of above moderate and moderate units in neighborhoods that are relatively lower resource could increase the average median household income of the census tract as well as bring more interest in future resource development and investment to these communities.

Table 3-40: Proposed RHNA Sites by TCAC/HCD Opportunity Areas Proposed Sites
Extremely
Low/Very Low
Income
Low Income

Total Units
519 23.6% 7,011
546 0.5% 1,953
6 0.0% 12

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Figure 3-31 – Hemet Proposed RHNA Sites, R/ECAP Areas

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Figure 3-32 – Hemet Proposed RHNA Sites, RCAA Areas

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Figure 3-33 – Hemet Proposed RHNA Sites, TCAC/HCD Opportunity Areas

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The data shows that the proposed candidate sites to meet the very low- and low-income RHNA allocation are predominantly concentrated in the central region of the City, with more moderate and above - moderate households concentrated in the peripheral areas of the City. The proposed candidate sites to meet the very low- and low-income RHNA allocation are predominantly concentrated in the central region of the City due to the area having the highest opportunity ratings, as well as the highest transit connectivity. The location of potential units does not exacerbate existing conditions and instead is meant to improve existing conditions by creating increased access to opportunities and transportation.

In addition, potential site locations for lower-income units to meet the RHNA allocation were limited due to environmental constraints and the presence of the Wildland/Urban Interface and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZs). The VHFHSZs encompass large portions around the western and southern edges of the City. Therefore, when also considering access to resources and services, potential lower - income housing units are limited to the downtown region of Hemet.

6. Analysis of Fair Housing Priorities and Goals
To enhance mobility and promote inclusion for protecte d classes, the chief strategy included in this housing element is to provide sites suitable for affordable housing in high -resource, high opportunity areas. Other programs that affirmatively further fair housing and implement the AI's recommendations include:
• Program H-1a: Implement Fair Housing Laws
• Program H-1c: Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities • Program H-1b: Emergency Shelters and Homeless Facilities • Program H-1d: Special Housing Needs
• Program H-2a: Facilitate Development of Affordable Ownership and Rental Housing Through Regulatory Incentives
• Program H-2b: Participate in Regional Solutions to Housing Issues • Program H-4b: Maintain Cooperative Relationships with Other Public and Private Nonprofit Organizations
• Program H-5b: Preserve Existing Assisted Units
• Program H-5c: Riverside County Housing Choice Vouchers

F. Housing Resources

1. Regional Housing Needs Allocation
This section of the Housing Element provides an overview of the resources available to the City to meet their Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA).

Residential Sites Inventory
Appendix B of the Housing Element includes the required site analysis tables and site information for the vacant and non-vacant properties to meet the City’s RHNA need through the 2021-2029 planning period.

The following discussions summarize the City’s site inventory and adequate sites identification strategy.

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Above Moderate - and Moderate -Income Sites
For the 2021-2029 planning period, the City of Hemet’s RHNA allocation is 1, 174 for moderate-income sites and 3,748 for above moderate-income sites. Utilizing the City’s existing residentially zoned vacant land, projected ADU assumptions, and projects in -the-pipeline, the City can fully accommodate the moderate- and above moderate-income RHNA allocations. A breakdown of each strategy and its total number of sites is provided in Appendix B.

Analysis of the City’s Existing Capacity and Zoning
The Housing Element must demonstrate the City’s ability to accommodate the RHNA either through the production or the availability of properly zoned land that can accommodate additional growth. The City of Hemet is able to accommodate all of its moderate- and above moderate-income RHNA need through available, vacant land with existing zoning classifications that permit residential as a primary use, projects in-the-pipeline, and anticipated development of ADUs. Appendix B of this Housing Element contains a list and description of the sites designated to meet the City’s moderate- and above moderate-income need.

Table 3 -4134 below summarizes the capacity of the sites which can accommodate 1,380 moderate - income units and 5,972 above moderate-income units.

Table 3-4134 Residential Capacity for Moderate and Above Moderate-Income Sites Moderate-Income Above Moderate-Income
Project In-the-Pipeline 0 4,301
Accessory Dwelling Unit Projection 30 7
Existing, Vacant Residentially Zoned Properties 1,350 1,664 TOTAL 1,380 5,972
Reasonable Capacity Assumptions
Reasonable capacity for sites identified to meet the City’s RHNA was calculated based on a number of factors, including existing zoning requirements, vacancy, and the assumed density based on the City’s development history. Per HCD guidance, the City has assumed a potential development density of 80 percent of the maximum permitted where recent development history in the zoning designation is not present. Potential constraints to the full redevelopment of the parcel, to the extent they are known, such as environmentally sensitive areas, were considered and deductions were made where those factors decreased the net buildable area of a parcel. For example, if a parcel contained a large slope on one side, the buildable acreage was assumed at 50% of the gross parcel acreage. Additionally, all development standards have been applied to candidate sites and it wa s determined that all project would feasibly develop at the assumed density of 80 percent of the maximum permitted density in any given zone regardless if its residential or not.

Capacity to Development at Assumed Densities
There is the likelihood for a p roject to develop at the assumed density of 100 percent of the maximum permitted density for all non -residential uses in non -residential zones. While the City understands its RHNA obligations, it must also continue to accommodate growth for jobs, retail, services, and amenities, especially in existing mixed-use land use category areas. In order to account for and address this, the City has evaluated each of the sites and has accounted for nonresidential growth. The assumptions vary

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depending on the past performance of recent development and future projected trends. In areas where there are pending applications and owner or developer interest, assumptions for residential were increased. Conversely, assumptions were decreased in areas where residential develo pment is more speculative.

Between the redevelopment assumptions and the demonstrative projects exhibiting a solid trend towards residential development, the City believes candidate sites areas are conducive to residential development and essential to maintaining thriving, vibrant neighborhoods. As certain sites permit both residential and nonresidential uses, Program H -3m is included to establish incentives that promote residential development over nonresidential. Section 4: Housing Plan identifies a variety of programs that incentivize residential development, particularly affordable residential development. However, as Table B-1 shows, the City is experiencing a large influx of residential development project (5,201 units are currently in the pipeline); as such, it can be assumed that residential development is highly likely to continue remaining a top interest on sites where residential uses are permitted.

Analysis of Sites Where Residential and Non-Residential Uses are Permitted Additionally, the City analyzed sites in zones that allow for 100 percent nonresidential uses and intentionally selected sites due to ownership. Only 43 of the 1,086 total candidate sites allow nonresidential uses. Of the 43 sites, 26 are owned by the Housing Authority of Riverside County and 7 are owned by the City of Hemet. Due this ownership, the County and City, respectively, control what can develop on those sites and both jurisdictions have committed to developing residential uses on these sites. Specifically, the sites are to accommodate low and very low-income sites and both jurisdictions can encourage this development through the use of incentives such as subsidized land costs.

Table B-1 provides a list of projects currently in the pipeline. Five of those projects are proposed at densities ranging from 20 to 39 dwelling units an acre, with average lot sizes of 12.3 acres, 27 dwelling units per acre, and 302 units. Candidate sites with assumed densities of 80 of the maximum permitted are generally lower than the pipeline project examples that are proposing higher densities. Of the pipeline projects, one is proposing 348 affordable units on about 13.9 acres at a density of 25 units per acre and another is proposing 400 affordable units on about 14.6 acres at a density of 27 unites per acre.

As certain sites permit both residential and nonresidential uses, Program H -3m is included to establish incentives that promote residential development over nonresidential. Section 4: Housing Plan identifies a variety of programs that incentivize residential development, particularly affordable residential development. However, as Table B -1, the City is experiencing a large influx of residential developmen t project (5,201 units are currently in the pipeline); as such, it can be assumed that residential development is highly likely to continue remaining a top interest on sites where residential uses are permitted.

Accessory Dwelling Unit Production
One of the proposed methods for meeting the City’s moderate and above moderate RHNA is through the promotion and development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). A number of State Assembly and Senate Bills were passed in 2019 that promote and remove barriers that may inhibit the development of ADUs within communities. The following is a summary of those bills:

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• AB 68 and 881
o Prohibit minimum lot size requirements
o Cap setback requirements at 4’, increasing the size and location opportunities for ADUs o Prohibit the application of lot coverage, FAR, or open space requirements that would prevent an 800 square foot ADU from being developed on a lot o Remove the need for replacement parking when converting an existing garage to an ADU o Limit local discretion in establishing min and max unit size requirements o Mandate a 60 -day review period for ADU applications through a non -discretionary process
• SB 13
o Prohibit owner-occupancy requirements for 5 years
o Reduce impact fees applicable to ADUs
o Provide a program for hom eowners to delay compliance with certain building code requirements that do not relate to health and safety
• AB 670
o Prohibits Homeowner’s Associations (HOAs) from barring ADUs These bills, as well as other significant legislation relating to ADUs creates a development environment that is likely to increase the number of ADUs developed within Hemet over the 2021-2029 planning period.

HCD has supported a strategy for estimating future development of ADUs in the City, therefore by applying the average ADU development from 2018-2021 to each year, the City of Hemet assumes a total of 88 ADUs to be developed from 2021-2029. Utilizing the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) approved ADU affordability assumptions, 51 ADUs will be allocated to the l ow- and very low - income RHNA, 30 will be allocated to the City’s moderate -income RHNA and 7 will be allocated to the above moderate. A detailed outline of the Affordability Analysis, as approved by HCD, is available in Appendix B of the Housing Element.

The City of Hemet estimates an increase of ADU production through both new residential development and individual homeowners. The City believes that ADUs provide 1) increased housing opportunity for a variety of persons in Hemet and 2) an option for seniors in multigenerational households to age in place and remain in the City. Through the Housing Element, Hemet commits to creating an ADU tracking program and performing a mid -cycle assessment of their ADU development performance. As stated in HCD guidance, the City may use other justifiable analysis to calculate anticipated ADU performance. A program detailing this Program is in Section 4: Housing Plan.

Sites Suitable for Lower Income Housing
The State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has identified 30 dwelling units an acre as the default density, or feasible density for accommodating low - and very low-income housing.

Utilizing the City of Hemet’s existing residentially zoned land, ADU projected assumptions, and in-the- pipeline projects the City can accommodate a portion of the very low- and low-income housing units, as summarized in Table 3-4235.

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Table 3-4235: Residential Capacity for Very Low- and Low-Income Sites Very Low- and Low-Income
Project In-the-Pipeline 900
Accessory Dwelling Unit Projection 51
Existing, Vacant Residentially Zoned Properties 761
TOTAL 1,712
Vacant Parcels
Recent HCD guidance states that at least 50 percent of the City’s low- and very low-RHNA allocation should be met on vacant sites. If the City cannot accommodate 50 percent of the units on vacant land, it is considered an impediment to the development of affordable housing and further analysis should prove viability of redevelopment of non -vacant sites. With an development affordability assumption of 30 percent going towards lower income housing units, the City of Hemet can accommodate 744 housing units affordable to very low - and low-income households on 100 percent of the City’s current vacant land identified as part of the Sites Analysis provided in Appendix B.

Regional Housing Needs Allocation
Future Housing Needs
Future housing need refers to the share of the regional housing need that has been allocated to the City.

The State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) supplies a regional housing goal number to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). SCAG is then mandated to allocate the housing goal to city and county jurisdictions in the region through a RHNA Plan. In allocating the region’s future housing needs to jurisdictions, SCAG is required to take the following factors into consideration pursuant to Section 65584 of the State Government Code:
• Market demand for housing;
• Employment opportunities;
• Availability of suitable sites and public
facilities;
• Commuting patterns;
• Type and tenure of housing;
• Loss of units in assisted housing
developments;
• Over-concentration of lower income
households; and
• Geological and topographical
constraints.

HCD, through a determination process, allocates units to each region across California. It is then up to each region to determine a methodology and process for allocating units to each jurisdiction within that region. SCAG adopted its final Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA Plan) in March 2021. This RHNA covers an 8-year planning period (starting in 2021) and addresses housing issues that are related to future growth in the region. The RHNA allocates to each city and county a “fair share” of the region’s projected housing needs by household income group. The major goal of the RHNA is to assure a fair distribution of housing among cities and counties within the Southern California region, so that every community provides an opportunity for a mix of housing for all economic segments.

Hemet’s share of the SCAG regional growth allocation is 8,272 new units for the current planning period (2021-2029). Table 3-4336 indicates the City’s RHNA needs for the stated planning period.

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Table 3-4336: City of Hemet’s RHNA Allocation for 2021-2029 Income Category (% of County AMI) Number of Units Percent Extremely Low (30% or less) 406 6%
Very Low (31 to 50%)1 406 6%
Low (51 to 80%) 732 11%
Moderate (81% to 120%) 1,174 18%
Above Moderate (Over 120%) 3,748 58%
TOTAL 6,466 100%
Note 1: Pursuant to AB 2634, local jurisdictions are also required to project the housing needs of extremely low-income households (0-30% AMI). In estimating the number of extremely low-income households, a jurisdiction can use 50% of the very low-income allocation or apportion the very low-income figure based on Census data.

Summary of Sites Inventory and RHNA Obligations
The data summarized in Table 3-4437 below and in Appendix B shows the City of Hemet’s ability to meet the 6,466 RHNA allocation in full capacity with a 2,598-unit buffer. Along with identifying appropriate sites to meet the current and future housing needs, the City has established a Housing Plan to support its efforts in providing housing opportunities for all income levels in Hemet.

G. Financial Resources
Providing an adequate supply of decent and affordable housing requires funding from various sources, the City has access to the following funding sources.

1. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program is a Federal government program to assist very low - income families, the elderly, and the disabled with rent subsidy payments in privately owned rental housing units. Section 8 participants are able to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and are not limited to units located within subsidized housing projects. They typically pay 30 to Table 3-4437: Summary of RHNA Status and Sites Inventory Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income Total
RHNA (2021-2029) 812 732 1,174 3,748 6,466
RHNA Credit
(In-the-Pipeline Projects) 900 0 4,301 5,201
Sites Available
Existing, Vacant Residentially Zoned
Properties 761 1,350 1,664 3,775
Accessory Dwelling Unit Projections 51 30 7 88
Total Potential Development
Capacity 1,712 1,380 5,972 9,064
Percent Surplus 11% 18% 59% -
Numerical Surplus 168 206 2,224 2,598

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40 percent of their income for rent and utilities. The Housing Authority of the County of Riverside administers Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers within the City of Hemet.

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to cities to develop viable urban communities by providing a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons (up to 80 percent AMI). CDBG funds can be used for a wide array of activities, including:
• Housing rehabilitation;
• Lead-based paint screening and abatement;
• Acquisition of buildings and land;
• Construction or rehabilitation of public facilities and infrastructure, and; • Public services for low-income households and those with special needs.

Each year, the City of Hemet receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City Administration is responsible for administering these funds . These funds must be used to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide items such as decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons.

Investment of CDBG funds in the community is guided by the City's Five -Year Consolidated Plan that identifies the housing, community, and economic development needs of the community, the resources available, and strategies to address identified needs. Each Annual Action Plan describes the activities to be undertaken using CDBG funds to address Consolidated Plan strategies. Subsequent to each program year, the City prepares a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation report detailing the results of CDBG activities.

The City’s Housing Division oversees the Rental Property Repair Program which offers grant funded home repairs for rental property owners who qualify as low-income households and rent to extremely-low, very- low or low -income renters. Eligible repairs include ai r conditioning, heating, water heaters, plumbing, electrical, roof and floors, windows, handrails, and more.

HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
The HOME program provides federal funds for the development and rehabilitation of affordable rental and ownership housing for households with incomes not exceeding 80-percent of area median income.

The program gives local governments the flexibility to fund a wide range of affordable housing activities through housing partnerships with private industry and non-profit organizations. HOME funds can be used for activities that promote affordable rental housing and homeownership by low-income households. The City of Hemet does report receiving $1,059,875 in HOME – Program Income funds and $1,470,739 in HOME funds in 2020. In 2014, HOME reported awarding $1,438,500 in HOME funds for 7 rental units and 1 owned unit. In 2015, HOME reported awarding $723,000 in HOME funds for 3 rental units and 1 owned unit. In 2016, HOME reported awarding $111,000 in HOME funds for 1 rental unit and 1 owned unit. In

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2017, HOME reported awarding $107,500 in HOME funds for 2 owned units. In 2018, HOME reported awarding $88,800 in HOME funds for 2 owned units.

Local Early Action Planning (LEAP ) Grants
SB2 Grant
To supplement the cost of the City’s effort to update the streamlining process of affordable housing, the City has been awarded an SB 2 Planning Grant Program grant from HCD. The SB 2 program includes improvements to expedite local planning processes. In 2020, the City received $310,000 from the SB 2 Grant.

LEAP Grant
The City of Hemet applied for and received a total of $300,000 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). LEAP Grants provide funding opportunities for j urisdictions to update their planning documents and implement process improvements that will facilitate or accelerate housing productions to meet the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).

2. Energy Conservation
The primary uses of energy in urban areas are for transportation lighting, water heating, and space heating and cooling. The high cost of energy demands that efforts be taken to reduce or minimize the overall level of urban energy consumption. Energy conservation is important in preserving non-renewable fuels to ensure that these resources are available for use by future generations. There are also a number of benefits associated with energy conservation including improved air quality and lower energy costs.

Title 24
The City abides to Title 24 standards as mandated by the State. Title 24 establishes energy efficiency standards for residential and nonresidential buildings (new structures and additions) to reduce energy consumption. The standards are updated every three years to achieve g reater efficiency and reach for new goals.

Energy Use and Providers
Southern California Gas Company (SCG) provides natural gas service for the City. Natural gas is a “fossil fuel” and is a non -renewable resource. Most of the major natural gas transmission pipelines within the City are owned and operated by SCG. SCG has the capacity and resources to deliver gas except in certain situations that are noted in state law. As development occurs, SCG will continue to extend its service to accommodate development and supply the necessary gas lines. Electricity is provided on an as -needed basis to customers within existing structures in the City. Southern California Edison Company (SCE) is the distribution provider for electricity in Hemet. Every year SCE expands and improves existing facilities according to demand.

Utility companies serving Hemet offer programs to promote the efficient energy use and assist lower - income customers. Southern California Edison participates in the Low-Income Energy Efficiency program to help homeowners and renters conserve energy and control costs. Eligible customers receive no -cost weatherization, including attic insulation, energy efficient refrigerators, energy -efficient furnaces,

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weather stripping, caulking, low -flow showerheads, wate r heater blankets, and door and building envelope repairs which reduce air infiltration. Edison also participates in the California Alternate Rates for Energy program, which provides a 15 percent discount on electric bills for low-income customers.

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Section 4: Housing Plan
The Housing Plan describes the City of Hemet’s 2021 -2029 housing policy programs. The Housing Plan describes the specific housing -related goals, policies, and programs the City will undertake during the planning period. The Plan aims to provide additional housing opportunities, remove governmental constraints to affordable housing, improve the condition of existing housing, and provide equal housing opportunities for all current and future residents of Hemet.

These goals, policies, and programs were developed based on a review of the City’s 5th Cycle (2014-2021) Housing Element; input from community members, stakeholders, and decision-makers; requirements of new State law; and analysis provided in the Community Profile, Constraints, Resources, and Fair Housing sections of this Housing Element.

The goals, policies and programs provided in this Section are assumed to be implemented pursuant to the timelines described in this plan and are subject to annual funding and staffing resources.

Regional Housing Needs Assessment
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has conducted a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) to determine the City’s share of the affordable housing needs for the Riverside region.

The RHNA quantifies Hemet’s local share of housing needs for the region by income category. Income categories are based on the most current Median Family Income (MFI) for Riverside County. The City’s 2021-2029 RHNA allocation is as follows:
• 812 units – Very Low-Income (0-50% of County MFI)
• 732 units – Low-Income (50-80% of County MFI)
• 1,174 units – Moderate-Income (81-120% of County MFI) • 3,748 units – Above Moderate-Income (120% or more of County MFI) 6,466 units – Total
Housing Goals
The City of Hemet has identified the following housing goals as part of this Housing Element Update:

Housing Goal #1: Provide for the attainment of quality housing within a satisfying living environment for households of all socio-economic, age, and ethnic types in Hemet.

Housing Goal #2: Facilitate the provision and improvement of affordable housing to meet the needs of the community.

Housing Goal #3: Provide adequate sites for housing.

Housing Goal #4: Preserve existing neighborhoods and rehabilitate the existing housing stock.

Housing Goal #5: Preserve affordable housing opportunities.

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Housing Policies and Programs
This Housing Element expresses the Pomona community’s overall housing goals and supporting policies, quantified objectives, and housing programs to achieve them. The stated Housing Policies and Programs are based on a review of past performance of the prior Housing Element, analysis of current constraints and resources, and input from Pomona residents and stakeholders.

Housing Goal H-1
Provide for the attainment of quality housing within a satisfying living environment for households of all socio-economic, age, and ethnic types in Hemet.

Housing Policies
Policy H-1.1: Promote fair housing practices throughout the City.

Policy H-1.2: Promote a variety of housing types to meet the special needs of persons with for seniors, large families, femal e-headed households, single -parent households with children, persons with disabilities, persons with developmental disabilities, and homeless individuals and families.

Policy H-1.3: Ensure that families with children have equal access to housing through enforcement of anti- discrimination policies and by facilitating the construction of housing to meet the needs of such families.

Implementing Programs
Program H-1a: Implement Fair Housing Laws
Pursuant to AB 686, the City will affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH) by taking meaningful actions in addition to resisting discrimination, that overcomes patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected classes, as defined by State law.

The City will collaborate with appropriate capable organizations to review housing discrimination complaints, assist in the facilitation of equitable dispute resolution, and, where necessary, refer complainants to appropriate state or federal agencies for further investigation, action, and resolution.

Section 3 of the Housing Element contains an analysis of Hemet’s existing conditions. The analysis found that:
• There are two racially or ethnically concentrated census tracts (R/ECAPS) within Hemet as identified by HUD. These identified census tracts have at least 50 percent non-white populations with a poverty rate that exceeds 40 percent and/or is three or more times the average tract poverty rate for the metropolitan area.
• The UC Davis Regional Opportunity Index shows that the majority of residents within Hemet have moderate to low achievement opportunities but moderate to high access to opportunities.

Additionally, analysis of the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee/Department of Housing and Community Development TCAC/HCD Opportunity Area Maps show that the majority of the City is categorized as “low resource,” meaning there is low access to essential resources for

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existing residents in those census tracts. These low resource areas also report low educational and economic opportunities for residents.
• The City of Hemet shows higher rates of substandard housing conditions, such as lack of plumbing and kitchen facilities as well as lack of telephone service available, in comparison to the rest of the County and the State.
• The City has demonstrated the ability to meet the anticipated future affordable housing needs of the community through the designation of sites to meet the very low - and low-income RHNA allocation (Appendix B). These sites are dispersed throughout the City.

The Analysis of Impediments (AI), as detailed in Section 3, identifies the following actions to remove and mitigate impediments to fair housing in the community:
• Population Diversity
o Reduce neighborhood poverty levels
o Develop market rate housing
• Housing Discrimination
o Continue to provide fair housing services
o Increase fair housing services to include periodic testing o Increase fair housing awareness and education through the City’s website • Steering
o Provide information on steering at First Time Homebuyer (FTHB) workshops • Lending Practices
o Provide information on reasons for loan denials
• Property Management Practices
o In FY 2021/2022 prepare written policies
• Disability Definition
o Delete the reference to “substantially limits” in the disability definition • Transitional and Supportive Housing
o Amend the transitional and supportive housing zoning requirements • Reasonable Accommodation Procedure
o Prepare a brochure or flyer to promote the reasonable accommodation procedure and prepare an application
Table 4-1 establishes the actions the City will take to address fair housing issues in Hemet.

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Table 4-1: Fair Housing Actions
Contributing Factors by
Fair Housing Issue Meaningful Actions and Priority Geographic Target Timeline
Housing Mobility Strategies
Loan applicants with less
than 50 percent of the
MSA/MD (Metropolitan
Statistical
Area/Metropolitan
Division) median-income
categories report higher
percentages of denied
applications. White
applicants were, on
average, also more likely
to be approved for a loan
than another races or
ethnicities.

Medium Priority
Proactive outreach to financial
institutional partners (including
banks, credit unions and other
applicable organizations/entities) to
identify ways to discourage
discrimination in underwriting and
lending to Hemet households.

City-wide Conduct an affordable
housing workshop with
invited guests from the
lending industry and local
affordable housing
advocates by December
2024.

Medium Priority
Provide financing and loan
information and available resources
for lower income households online
and at City Hall.

Provide information and
resources online and at
City Hall by December
2024. Update information
as needed.

The FHCRC received 343
discrimination inquiries
between 2013 and 2018.

Of those, 71 percent
were disability-related.

High Priority
Conduct targeted outreach and
identify program solutions based on
feedback and input received.

Disabled
Hemet
residents
Conduct a workshop and
community survey by
December 2023 to gather
feedback from disabled
residents on access to
housing, resources, and
discrimination.

Depending on feedback,
adopt programs to
further assist this
population.

Local analysis determined
that low -income
households may be at risk
of displacement due to
high costs of housing in
the City. High rent and
home costs may reduce
housing choice and
mobility for low -income
households. Limited
housing choice and
opportunity creates
disproportionate burdens
on low income
households or often
Medium Priority
Conduct affirmative marketing to
increase awareness and diversity
throughout the city and in R/ECA PS.

This is aimed at ensuring existing
residents are not displaced, as well as
providing opportunity for residents
within the surrounding region.

Specifically, this may include, but is
not limited to, noticing of affordable
units/projects through direct mail
targeted outreach to lower income
census tracts, publishing advertising
materials in multiple language,

R/ECAPS -
Census tracts
434.01 and
434.05

Initiate program by April,
2024, Annually
throughout the 2021-
2029 Cycle to reach at
least 500 residents.

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Table 4-1: Fair Housing Actions
Contributing Factors by
Fair Housing Issue Meaningful Actions and Priority Geographic Target Timeline
households which are
considered a protected
class.

informing service agencies, outreach
to community organizations or places
of worship.

Provide housing mobility counseling
either directly or through referrals.

This counseling may include, but is not
limited to, information on opportunity
areas, housing search skills and tools,
workshops, search assistance,
referrals, structured support for a time
after a move to the City, landlord -
tenant mediation, and retention
counseling.

Place-Based Strategies for Conservation and Revitalization There are two racially or
ethnically concentrated
census tracts (R/ECAPS)
within Hemet as
identified by HUD. These
identified census tracts
have at least 50 percent
non-white populations
with a poverty rate that
exceeds 40 percent
and/or is three or more
times the average tract
poverty rate for the
metropolitan area.

High Priority
Address Fair Housing via R/ECAP and
Environmental Justice by adopting an
Environmental Justice Element
Census tracts
434.01 and
434.05
Adopt Environmental
Justice policies as part of
the General Plan by
December 2023.

Medium Priority
Engage community health workers to
conduct ground level site visits and
meetings within R/ECAP census tracts
to better understand resident and
business barriers, resources, and
needs.

Annual meetings with
R/ECAP census tract
communities to discuss
housing.

High Priority
The City will annually seek funding and
will annually review its Capital
Improvement Program and include
one project annually in R/ECAPS to
improve the living environment and
reduce the risk of displacement.

Examples of projects include stree t
improvements, multi -modal
investments, safe routes to school,
parks, community facilities and
amenities, infrastructure, and other
investment toward community
revitalization.

Target outreach to census
tracts w/ low access to
opportunity, RCAAs and
conduct two community
workshops by December,
2025.

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Table 4-1: Fair Housing Actions
Contributing Factors by
Fair Housing Issue Meaningful Actions and Priority Geographic Target Timeline
Medium
Annually conduct affirmative
marketing for each new project that is
developed with affordable units and
that has affordable units
open/available.

Housing Choices and Affordability in Areas of Opportunity The UC Davis Regional
Opportunity Index shows
that the majority of
residents within Hemet
have moderate to low
achievement
opportunities but
moderate to high access
to opportunities.

Additionally, analysis of
the California Tax Credit
Allocation
Committee/Department
of Housing and
Community Development
TCAC/HCD Opportunity
Area Maps show that the
majority of the City is
categorized as “low
resource,” meaning there
is low access to essential
resources and low
economic opportunities
for existing residents in
those census tracts.

High Priority
Address Access to Opportunity
through facilitation of
entrepreneurship opportunities that
create economic opportunities with
little personal investment, such as
home-based businesses.

All census
tracts with
low access to
opportunity
Establish and promote by
December 2023.

Medium Priority
The City will collaboration with the
Chamber of Commerce to establish
policies and programs supportive of
local employment opportunities.

Annual collaboration with
the Chamber of
Commerce and adoption
of policies and programs
as needed throughout
the Planning Period.

As part of the City’s “Low
Resource” scores, census
tracts towards the City’s
center are categorized as
having the lowest positive
education outcomes.

Low Priority
Address Access to Opportunity in
regard to education by increasing
outreach to local school districts,
vocational schools and other public
and private education and job training
entities. The City will outreach to and
conduct annual meetings with these
Census tracts
with low
education
scores
Annual outreach to local
school districts,
vocational schools, and
other public and private
education and job training
entities.

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Table 4-1: Fair Housing Actions
Contributing Factors by
Fair Housing Issue Meaningful Actions and Priority Geographic Target Timeline
entities to discuss the housing needs
and improving opportunity access,
especially to lower income
households located in low resource
areas.

Protection from Displacement
The cost of housing limits
upward mobility and the
costs of upkeep, repairs,
or rehabilitation
(especially for older
housing units) may be
prohibitive for some
segments of the
population.

High Priority
Continue to plan and facilitate the
rehabilitation of lower and moderate-
income housing through all relevant
federal, State, and county housing
assistance programs, as well as local
development standards.

City-wide Annually review available
funding and programs,
evaluate effectiveness of
programs, and maintain
updated information on
available resources
online.

Medium Priority
Provide trainings to landlords on fair
housing requirements, source of
income discrimination, and benefits
of marketing housing units for
vouchers.

Annually host and
promote a workshop for
landlords.

Medium Priority
Continue to seek cooperative
relationships with other public or
private organizations to effectively
leverage financial resources and staff
capabilities in delivering home repair
and housing rehabilitation programs.

Annually outreach to
organizations.

Medium Priority
Continue existing agreements with
the Riverside County Housing
Authority and identify one or more
agencies or organizations with
organizational and financial capacity
to operate home repair and/or
housing rehabilitation programs in
Hemet.

Maintain existing
agreements with
Riverside County Housing
Authority. Identify at
least one additional
agency to operate home
repair/rehabilitation
program(s).

There are two racially or
ethnically concentrated
census tracts (R/ECAPS)
within Hemet as
identified by HUD. These
identified census tracts
Medium Priority
Explore and implement anti-
gentrification policies and regulations
to combat displacement, which
especially effect low-income residents
and communities of color. These may
Adopt anti-gentrification
policies and regulations
by December 2024.

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Table 4-1: Fair Housing Actions
Contributing Factors by
Fair Housing Issue Meaningful Actions and Priority Geographic Target Timeline
have at least 50 percent
non-white populations
with a poverty rate that
exceeds 40 percent
and/or is three or more
times the average tract
poverty rate for the
metropolitan area.
include, but are not limited to mobile
home rent control, inclusionary
housing, foreclosure assistance,
community land trusts, and housing
trust funds.

Timing: Action-specific timing identified in Table 4-1
Responsible Agency: Community Investment Department; City of Hemet Housing Authority Funding Source: General Funds; CDBG Funds

Program H-1b: Emergency Shelters and Homeless Facilities The City will continue to coordinate with the County of Riverside, Valley Restart , and other applicable service providers to address the needs of persons and families experiencing homelessness. Activities may include, but are not limited to, monitoring the capacity of existing shelters within the City and coordinating outreach services with applicable providers and agencies.

Actions:
• Continue to coordinate with service providers to address the needs of persons and families experiencing homelessness.
• Monitor the capacity of existing shelters within the City. • Coordinate outreach services.

Timing: Monitor annually; City will hold 1 meeting with applicable providers and agencies annually Responsible Agency: Community Investment Department; City of Hemet Housing Authority Funding Source: General Fund; CDBG; Riverside City and County Continuum of Care

Program H-1c: Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities The City will continue to enforce State requirements to include accessibility in housing and public facilities for persons with disabilities.

Actions:
• Outreach to and e ncourage housing developers to include accessibility for individuals with disabilities in their project designs and ensure compliance with the accessibility requirements in the California Building Standards Code (Title 24).
• Create and promote informationa l materials on housing accessibility, rehabilitation, and maintenance resources targeted at census tracts with higher percentages of population with a disability in an effort to assist a minimum of 10 individuals or households. Provide information at

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City Hall and plan at least two community workshops during the 6th Cycle with housing developers to develop critical path ideas and solutions for increasing housing access for persons with disabilities. Provide outreach collateral in support of this effort. (Timeline: Establish outreach collateral for developers by December 2023)
• Annually evaluate City regulations and procedures to ensure that they do not exclude participation by persons with disabilities. (Timeline: Annual review as part of annual APR updates) • Establish accessibility considerations in the preparation of the City’s capital improvement plan and the allocation of funding for capital improvements to housing and residential neighborhoods. (Timeline: Include considerations in FY2023/24 CIP Program and annually through the planning period)
• Continue to support, administer, and fund the Handicapped Ramp Program and the Senior and Disabled Home Repair Program as resources are available. (Timeline: Provide annual funding priority and annual review with APR updates)
• Annually monitor and support the Ability First Apartments – an 18-unit apartment complex for the developmentally and physically disabled. (Timeline: Provide annual contact and coordination with property owner)
• Identify potential additional exceptions to regulatory provisions for housing for persons with disabilities through the adopted reasonable accommodation procedures. (Timeline: Provide assessment of code requirements by December 2023, update Code as applicable by June 2024 with annual review with APR updates)
• Review and revise Z oning Code by December 2024 to be compliant with State law regarding reasonable accommodation procedures and group homes. Specifically, the City will revise their code to address the existing approval finding that reasonable accommodation requests will not cause, “ significant controversy or extraordinary circumstances, ” as a potential constraint to persons with disabilities. Revisions will establish objective requirements for reasonable accommodation to promote approval certainty.
• Review and revise Zoning Code by December 2024 to address the existing AUP requirement as a potential constraint to permit small group homes. Revisions will establish objective requirements for small group homes of to promote approval certainty. The City will also provide information online and at City Hall on reasonable accommodations with respect to zoning, permit processing, and building laws
• Annually review the City’s adopted Reasonable Accommodation procedures to ensure effectiveness. Update annually as necessary. (Timeline: Provide annual review with APR updates) Timing: Timelines included with each specific action
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Building Division; Community Investment Departments; City of Hemet Housing Authority Funding Source: General Fund; CDBG Funds

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Program H-1d: Special Housing Needs
In implementing affordable housing programs, the City will work with housing providers to provide a range of low-cost housing options for special needs groups, including seniors, large families, female-headed households, single -parent households with children, persons with disabilities, persons with developmental disabilities, and homeless individuals and families. The City will support development of housing for special needs grou ps through a combination of regulatory incentives, zoning standards, housing rehabilitation, and supportive services programs described in other implementation programs. In addition, the City will seek funding under State and federal programs designated sp ecifically for special needs groups such as seniors, persons with disabilities, persons with developmental disabilities, and persons at-risk of homelessness.

Actions:
• Annually collaborate with housing providers to address the needs of special needs groups. • Identify and adopt incentives, zoning standards, and programs to facilitate housing for special needs groups.
• Annually seek State and federal funding opportunities.

Timing: Annual collaboration with housing providers and review of funding opportunities; adopt incentives, zoning standards, and programs to facilitate housing for special needs groups by December 2024.

Responsible Agency: Community Investment Department, Housing Division; Community Development Department, Planning Division; City of Hemet Housing Authority Funding Source: General Fund; HOME Funds; County Tax Allocation Bonds Program H-1e: Transitional and Supportive Housing
California Government Code Section 65583(c)(3) requires transitional and supportive housing to be permitted in all residential zoning districts under the same restrictions as other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone. Government Code Section 65651(a) also requires supportive housing to be permitted by-right in zones where multi -family and mixed-use development is permitted, including non-residential zones permitting multi -family uses if they meet the Government Code Section requirements.

Actions:
• Adopt a Code Amendment updating zoning for transitional and supportive housing in compliance with State law.

Timing: Adopt Code Amendments within 18 months of Housing Element adoptionby December 2024.

Responsible Agency: Planning Division; Community Investment Department, Housing Division; Community Development Department, Planning Division; City of Hemet Housing Authority Funding Source: General Fund

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Program H-1f: Housing for Extremely Low-Income (ELI) Households The City will proactively encourage and facilitate the development of housing units for extremely -low income households earning less than 30 percent of the Median Family Income for Riverside County.

Actions:
• Adopt land use policies that support the development of housing at ELI levels. (Timeline: within 36 months of Housing Element adoption)
• Establish an expedited review process for developers applying for Federal and State Tax Credits, which require a designation of a percentage of the units for extreme ly low-income households. (Timeline: within 36 months of Housing Element adoption) The City will place specific emphasis on housing for extremely low-income households by encouraging the development of transitional living facilities, permanent special need s housing, and senior housing. The City will continue to investigate additional incentives and seek funding opportunities to encourage development of housing for extremely low-income households.

Timing: Adopt Extremely Low Income (ELI) land use policies and expedited review process within 36 months of Housing Element adoption.by June 2026. Provide for annual review of ELI policies and procedures and update as appropriate.

Responsible Agency: Planning Division; Community Investment Department, Housing Division; Community Development Department, Planning Division; City of Hemet Housing Authority Funding Source: General Fund

Program H-1g: Agricultural Employee and Farmworker Housing The City will amend the Hemet Municipal Code to be in compliance with Health and Safety Code, 17021.5, 17021.6 and 17021.8. The Municipal Code will be amended to state that employee housing for six or fewer employees will be treated as a single -family stru cture and permitted in the same manner as other dwellings of the same type in the same zone. Additionally, the Municipal Code will be amended to state that employee housing consisting of no more than 12 units or 36 beds will be permitted in the same manner as other agricultural uses in the same zone.

The City will also amend the Municipal Code to explicitly define Farmworker Housing and establish it as a permitted use in residential or nonresidential zones, consistent with State law.

Actions:
• Amend the Municipal Code in compliance with Health and Safety Code, 17021.5, 17021.6 and 17021.8. and define agricultural employee housing in a manner consistent with applicable Health and Safety Code sections.
• Amend the Municipal Code to define Farmworker Housing and establish it as a permitted use in residential or nonresidential zones, consistent with State law.

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Timing: Adopt Code Amendments within 24 months of Housing Element Adoptionby June 2025.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Planning and Building Divisions Funding Source: General Fund

Program H-1h: Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Units
The City’s Municipal Code does not currently permit single room occupancy (SRO) units in any zoning district. The City will amend its Municipal Code to permit the development SROs as required by State housing law.

Actions:
• Amend the Zoning Code to permit SROs as required by State housing law.

Timing: Adopt Code Amendments by June 2025.within 24 months of Housing Element Adoption Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Planning and Building Divisions Funding Source: General Fund

Program H-1i: Zoning for Emergency Shelters
The City’s Municipal Code currently conditionally permits emergency shelters in the C-M zone. The City will amend its Municipal Code to permit emergency shelters in at least one zoning district without discretionary action, in compliance with State law. The City will also amend its Municipal Code to provide for sufficient parking to accommodate all staff working in the emergency shelter, provided that the parking standards do not require more parking for emergency shelters than other residential or commercial uses within the same zone. On June 27, 2023, the City adopted an interim Emergency Shelter ordinance (Ordinance No. 2015) to alleviate the immediate emergency shelter need in the City. The City will adopt a formal emergency shelter code amendment in compliance with state law by December 2024.

Actions:
• Amend the Municipal Code to comply with State law regarding zoning and parking requirements for emergency shelters.

Timing: Adopt Code Amendments by December 2024.within 12 months of Housing Element Adoption Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Planning and Building Divisions Funding Source: General Fund
Program H-1j: Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
Senate Bill 48 (SB 48) requires approval 'by right' of certain low-barrier navigation centers in areas zoned for mixed use that meet specified requirements. Low-barrier navigation centers are generally defined as service-enriched temporary living facilitie s focused on the transition of persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless into permanent housing. Low -barrier navigation centers connect individuals to income, public benefits, health services, and housing. If the City receives applications for low-barrier navigation centers it will process them as required by SB 48.

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Actions:
• Process qualifying low-barrier navigation centers as required by SB 48.

Timing: Adopt Code Amendments by June 2024.within 12 months of Housing Element Adoption Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Planning and Building Divisions Funding Source: General Fund

Housing Goal H-2
Facilitate the provision and improvement of affordable housing to meet the needs of the community.

Housing Policies
Policy H-2.1: Encourage the participation and financial commitment of private entities (both non-profit and for-profit) in attaining housing goals.

Policy H-2.2: Encourage the provision and continued availability of a range of housing types throughout the community, including mobile homes and rental housing, for all economic segments of the community.

Policy H-2.3: Continue to plan and facilitate the rehabilitation of lower and moderate -income housing through all relevant federal, State, and county housing assistance programs, as well as local development standards.

Policy H-2.4: Encourage supportive services for special needs populations through implementation of the City’s Consolidated Plan.

Implementing Programs
Program H-2a: Facilitate Development of Affordable Ownership and Rental Housing Through Regulatory Incentives
Development of affordable housing requires substantial leverage of public funds, and multiple layers of funding are often required to address the subsidies required. The City will partner with public and private entities to pursue available local, State, and federal funding resources.

Currently, the City offers a number of housing programs, including the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds. The City will proactively advertise the availability of these programs on various social media platforms, the City website and at public counters through brochures.

The City will refer interested individuals to the County of Riverside for first -time homebuyer assistance through low -interest loans and/or mortgage credit certificates financed through Riverside County mortgage revenue bonds. The City will continue to work with Riverside County in issuing mortgage revenue bonds, tax credit, and mortgage credit certifica tes to finance housing construction and home purchase for low- and moderate-income households.

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Actions:
• Annual meetings (or more frequent, if needed) with the County to determine the financial feasibility of City participation in new mortgage bond, tax credit, or mortgage credit certificate allocations (Timeline: Conduct annual meeting(s));
• Contribution to the cost of applying for an allocation and administering the program based on the City’s share or participation in the program (Timeline: within 36 mo nths of Housing Element adoption);
• Distribution of information on the program to developers, lenders, the real estate industry, and homebuyers via the City’s website and at public counters (Timeline: within 36 months of Housing Element adoption).

Timing: Adopt programs, policies, and procedures by June 2026.within 36 months. Provide annual review and make amendments within 12 months of determination that programs, incentives, policies, and procedures are not facilitating sufficient development of affordable ownership and rental housing.

Responsible Agency: Community Investment Department; City of Hemet Housing Authority Funding Source: HOME Funds; CDBG Funds; Other State and Federal funds, as available

Program H-2b: Participate in Regional Solutions to Housing Issues Continue to coordinate with the California League of Cities, Western Regional Council of Governments (WRCOG) and other applicable organizations to monitor legislation, work directly with local legislators , and propose and/or promote State and federal legislation that supports the goals and objectives of the City’s Housing Element and the needs of the community.

Actions:
• Annually coordinate with applicable organizations and agencies to support the goals an d objectives of the 6th Cycle Housing Element.

Timing: Annually coordinate with organizations and agencies. Provide annual review of legislation.

Responsible Agency: City Council; City of Hemet Housing Authority; City Manager; City Staff Funding Source: General Fund

Program H-2c: Provide Dedicated Staff for Coordination of the City’s Housing Programs Maintain staff positions, as funding sources allow , to oversee the development and administration of housing programs and to serve as a liaison with other agencies offering housing programs in Hemet.

Actions:
• Maintain staff positions to oversee the development and administration of housing programs and to serve as a liaison.

Timing: Maintain annual FTE staff
Responsible Agency: Community Investment Department; City of Hemet Housing Authority

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Funding Source: CDBG Funds; General Fund

Program H-2d: Development Permit System Review
To ensure that the City can accommodate its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) regional share of new housing construction need and its quantified objectives for the construction, conservation, and rehabilitation of housing, the City will continue to implement a permit process that:
• Includes concurrent review of multiple permit applications. • Provides one-stop permit processing with a case manager for each permit application. • Expedites residential development review consistent with the complexity of the project and planning/environmental issues to be resolved.

Actions:
• Annually review the development permit system to ensure effective implementation.

Timing: Review permit system by December 2022September 2023, update policies and procedures by December 2023
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Planning and Building Divisions; Engineering Department; Fire Department
Funding Source: General Fund;
Program H-2e: Address Flooding Issues
Hemet will continue efforts to resolve flooding problems by collecting development impact fees and requiring implementation of planned flood control improvements in areas planned for residential development. As part of these efforts, the City will coordinate with Riverside County Flood Control and implement the San Jacinto Valley Master Drainage Plan and San Jaci nto Regional Drainage Plan Amendment. Continue planning activities for west Hemet, including the Salt Creek are a, to identify drainage improvements to mitigate flood issues.

Actions:
• Continue efforts to resolve flooding problems.
• Implement the San Jacinto Valley Master Drainage Plan and San Jacinto Regional Drainage Plan Amendment.

Timing: Ongoing improvements. Annual assessment though CIP program beginning in FY 2023/24 CIP program, continue planning efforts through FY 2023/24 CIP program. Establish budget and funding and timing of improvements by FY 2025/26 CIP program
Responsible Agency: Engineering Department Planning Division Funding Source: General Fund;
Program H-2f: Coordination for Entitlement Funding
The City’s departments will coordinate internally on an annual basis for the use and distribution of federal entitlement programs to better integrate Housing Element policies, programs, and reporting requirements with the City’s Consolidated Plan. The City will conduct ongoing coordination meetings with

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City departments to additional funding opportunities. The City will monitor funding opportunities on an annual basis and apply for funding as opportunities arise.

Actions:
• Annually coordination for the use and distribution of federal entitlement programs. The City will conduct ongoing coordination meetings with City departments to additional funding opportunities. The City will monitor funding opportunities on an annual basis and apply for funding as opportunities arise.

Timing: Annually review of 2020/25 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans. The City will conduct ongoing coordination meetings with City departments to additional funding opportunities. The City will monitor funding opportunities on an annual basis and apply for funding as opportunities arise.

Responsible Agency: Community Investment Department; City of Hemet Housing Authority Funding Source: General Fund
Program H-2g: Parking Standards for Residential Developments The City’s residential off -street parking requirements are provided in Section 3.B.2 of this Housing Element. Parking requirements ensure that there is adequate parking provided for residents and for guests in both single -family and multi-family residences. The City will review and revise the Municipal Code off-street parking requirements for multi -family developments to facilitate the development of multi-family housing, and specifically affordable housing.

Actions:
• Review and revise the Municipal Code off -street parking requirements for multi -family developments to facilitate the development of multi-family housing, and specifically affordable housing.
• Present options to the Council for reduced parking requirements, shared parking allowances, and off-site parking allowances to further facilitate housing. • Revise the zoning code to be in accordance with AB 68 and 881 ; barriers that may inhibit the development of ADUs within the community are to be removed. These assembly bills eliminate the ability of local governments to impose owner -occupancy requirements on ADUs, increasing the pool of rental properties. The summary of those bills includes:
o Prohibits a minimum lot size requirements
o Cap setback requirements at 4’, increasing the size and location opportunities for ADUs o Prohibit the application of lot coverage, FAR, or open space requirements that would prevent an 800 square foot ADU from being developed on a lot o Remove the need for replacement parking when converting an existing garage to an ADU o Limit local discretion in establishing min and max unit size requirements o Mandate a 60 -day review period for ADU applications through a non -discretionary process

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Timing: Review by June 2025, revise Municipal Code within 36 months.by June 2026.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Funding Source: General Fund

Program H-2h: Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
The City will develop a variety of policy prescriptions that encourage and facilitate the construction of below market-rate housing. The City submitted a grant application to the Southern California Association of Governments to draft an Inclusionary Housing Ordinances. Regardles s of the outcome of the application, the City will investigate inclusionary housing policy options as an additional means to accelerate the development and availability of a variety of housing types and opportunities for very low, low- and moderate-income households in Hemet.

An economic nexus study will examine and identify the household income and spending generated by the new market rate households renting or buying new units in the City. Additionally, a commercial/housing nexus study will analyze the re lationship between job creation and affordable employee housing needs of various types of nonresidential development.

Actions:
• Explore and evaluate inclusionary options
• Conduct an economic study to examine market rate household spending • Conduct commercial/housing nexus study
• Adopt an inclusionary ordinance if feasible
Timing: Adopt inclusionary housing policy by December 2024___ Responsible Agency: Planning Division
Funding Source: SCAG grant

Housing Goal H-3
Provide adequate sites for housing.

Housing Policies
Policy H-3.1: Locate appropriate residential uses with convenient access to employment centers and services.

Policy H-3.2: Plan for residential land uses that accommodate anticipated growth of new employment opportunities.

Policy H-3.3: Plan for residential land uses to support development of housing affordable to all income levels.

Policy H-3.4: Continue to allow the install ation of manufactured housing on permanent foundations in accordance with State law requirements for factory built housing and mobile homes.

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Policy H-3.5: Continue to permit second units in single-family residential areas by right in accordance with State law.

Policy H-3.6: Promote the inclusion of a percentage of affordable units in market -rate development projects.

Implementing Programs
Program H-3a: Compliance with Regional Housing Needs Allocation The City has identified an inventory of available sites to ensure capacity to accommodate the City’s 2021- 2029 RHNA allocation. This includes existing zoning for sites which are adequate to accommodate the City’s allocation of 406 units affordable to extremely low-income households, 406 units affordable to very- low-income households, 732 units affordable to low -income households, 1,174 units affordable to moderate income households, and 3,748 units affordable to above-moderate income households. The City will continue to monitor development of current projects to meet its RHNA.

Actions:
• Monitor development of current projects to meet the RHNA.

Timing: Monitor and report progress annually throughout the planning period.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Planning Division; Community Investment Department; City of Hemet Housing Authority
Funding Source: General Fund

Program H-3b: Maintain Inventory of Housing Sites, Including Infill Sites The City will maintain a current inventory of sites suitable for future residential development, including infill sites, that provide housing opportunities to all income levels. The City has prepared an inventory of infill sites with residential development potential. The City will make this information available at City Hall and online to interested nonprofit or for-profit developers.

Actions:
• Maintain a current inventory of sites suitable for future residential development, and make the inventory available online and at City Hall.

Timing: Make sites available upon adoption of Housing Element. Monitor and report progress annually throughout the planning period.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Funding Source: General Fund

Program H-3c: Accessory Dwelling Units
The City will accommodate and promote the construction of affordable ADUs by increasing the public awareness of the ADU and Junior ADU permit requirements and new provisions in State law expand ing opportunities for ADU development. The City will develop outreach material for public dissemination,

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including updates to the City’s website, information at City Hall and via other appropriate print and digital media.

Actions:
• Update relevant Codes to reflect State law by June, 2025. • Proactively outreach to property owners to provide greater awareness of program components by utilizing a variety of print and electronic media.
• Develop and establish additional incentives and/or program components that will further support the development ADU’s and Junior ADU
o Waiving certain ADU permitting fees
o Creating an expedited plan check review process
o Research and promote potential State and regional funding sources for affordable ADUs • Conduct a mid -cycle review of ADU development within the 2021 -2029 planning period to evaluate if the City is achieving its production estimates.

Timing: Prepare Code updates and monitoring program by June, 2025; review and adopt additional incentives/programs by June, 2025
Responsible Agency: Planning Division
Funding Source: General Fund

Program H-3d: Accessory Dwelling Unit Monitoring Program The City will establish an ADU Monitoring Program during the 2021-2029 Housing Element Planning Period to formally track ADU development. The analysis will track applications for ADUs, location, affordability, and other important features. The intent of the Monitoring Program is to track progress in meeting 2021- 2029 ADU construction goals and to evaluate the need to adjust programs and policies if the pace of construction and affordability projections are less than anticipated. An evaluation of ADU development will be conducted every other year and take appropriate actions such as, but not limited to, adjusting assumptions or rezoning within a specified time . The City will amend its Municipal Code to reflect any necessary changes. The City will maintain compliance with State law through the 2021 to 2029 Planning Period as it relates to the processing of ADU developments.

Actions:
• Establish an ADU monitoring program and bi-yearly review development trends. • Maintain an inventory of ADU applications, location, affordability, and other important data to ensure adequate ADU development is occurring to meet the 6th cycle RHNA. • Update the City’s ADU webpage with development standards, fees, processes, and incentives, such as development allowances that are more flexible than typical State or local requirements.

Such incentives could include increase in square footage allowances and/or allowing multiple ADUs per parcel.
• Provide streamlined processing and reduced plan check costs for ADU building plans that have been approved at another site within the City, while recognizing that various items, such as

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setbacks, utility connections, soi l conditions, archeological resources, and other issues, will require applicants to submit site -specific information that will require the City’s review and associated fees.
• Establish and implement a public awareness campaign for the construction of ADUs and available incentives through diverse forms of media and outreach distribution. • Consider amendments to the City’s ADU regulations regarding owner o ccupancy to provide greater flexibility to existing and future ADU developments. • Annually survey ADU owners to receive information on types of rental and affordability levels to help ensure accurate Annual Progress Report accounting. • Expand programs and improve resources that facilitate legalization of unpermitted ADUs if they meet applicable building standards.
• Continue to waive City permitting fees for low-income ADUs units that are deed-restricted for 55 years.

Timing: Review every two years following adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element or by June, 2025; if necessary, changes to be made within 6 months
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Planning Division Funding Source: General Fund

Program H-3e: Coordinate with Annual Capital Improvement Programming The City will annually coordinate the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with the Housing Element objectives to consider and prioritize facilities and infrastructure are available to accommodate housing needs.

Actions:
• Coordinate with Annual Capital Improvement Programming.

Timing: Coordinate annually beginning with FY 2023/24 CIP program Responsible Agency: Public Works Department; Engineering Department, Planning Division Funding Source: General Fund; Development Impact Fees; State and Federal Infrastructure Grants

Program H-3f: Encourage the Use of Density Bonuses
To provide greater affordability in new housing development, the City shall encourage the use of density bonuses in accordance with the State Density Bonus Law and the City’s density bonus ordinance, Chapter 90, Article 6 of the Hemet Municipal Code. The C ity will disseminate information to the development community about the density bonus provisions. The City will also amend the Municipal Code, as necessary, to comply with the State Density Bonus Law.

Actions:
• Encourage the use of density bouses and promote update information about the density bonus provisions.

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Timing: Complete necessary Code amendments within 12 months of Housing Element Adoptionby June 2024. Provide outreach collateral within 24 months of Housing Element adoptionby June 2025.

Establish internal procedures to inform project applicants within 24 months of Housing Element adoptionby June 2025. Provide annual review of collateral and update as necessary.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Funding Source: General Fund

Program H-3g: Monitoring Potential Constraints
The City will at least biennially review select City regulations, procedures, and fees to identify potential constraints to the development and maintenance of housing. The City will outreach to the development community to assist in this review. If the City finds that regulations or procedures are a constraint to the provision of adequate housing, the City will examine revisions to identified requirements or policies as reasonable and necessary.

Actions:
• Review regulations, procedures, and fees to identify potential constraints to the development and maintenance of housing. As part of the review, outreach to the development community. • Biennially review development review process and meet with developers to id entify potential constraint to the development of housing. If constraints are identified as part of the feedback received, the City will adopt amendments within 6 months. • The City will conduct annual monitoring and review of the effectiveness and appropriateness of existing adopted policies. Should any amendments be warranted to existing policies pursuant to State law, the City will modify its existing policies, as appropriate.

Timing: Review annually; Identify potential constraints and adopt applicable policy amendments by June 2026. Provide annual review of potential constraints.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Planning Division Funding Source: General Fund

Program H-3h: Compliance with SB 35 Permit Streamlining Requirements The City of Hemet will establish written procedures to comply with California Government Code Section 65913.4 and publish those procedures for the public, as appropriate, to comply with the requirements of SB 35. These provisions apply only when the City of Hemet does not meet the State mandated requirements for Housing Element progress and reporting on Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Currently, the City of Hemet is subject to SB 35 and is required to process and streamline residential development projects that provide at least 10% low-income affordable units (i.). All projects covered by SB 35 are still subject to the objective development standards of the City of Hemet Municipal Code and Building Code. However, qualifying projects cannot be subject to Design Review or public hearings; and in many cases, the City cannot require parking. Per SB 35 requirements, the City cannot impose parking requirements on a SB 35 qualified streamlining project if it is located:

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• Within a half-mile of public transit;
• Within an architecturally and historically significant historic district; • In an area where on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupants of the development; or
• Where there is a car-share vehicle located within one block of the proposed project.

One parking space per unit may be required of all other SB 35 projects. The City’s status with regard to SB 35 can change over time with a record of good progress towards RHNA and timely reporting to the State.

Actions:
• Adopt SB 35 permit streamlining procedures and requirements.

Timing: Adopt formal procedures and development outreach collateral by June 2023. Update, as applicable by state law.

Responsible Agency: Planning Division
Funding Source: General Fund

Program H-3i: Use of Sites Identified in Previous RHNA Cycles Pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2(c), any non-vacant sites identified in the prior 5th Cycle or vacant sites identified two or more consecutive planning periods, shall be approved by-right when at least 20% of the units in the proposed development are affordable to lower-income households.

Appendix B identifies vacant and non-vacant sites that the City used in previous Housing Elements to meet the current 6th Cycle RHNA need. To comply with State law, the City will permit residential uses by-right for housing development s projects in in which an applicant provides at least 20 -percent of the units affordable to lower-income households for sites that:
• Are non-vacant and identified in the prior planning period; and • Vacant sites included in two or more consecutive planning periods Pursuant to HCD’s Housing Element Site Inventory Guidebook, “Sites where zoning already permits residential “use by right” as set forth in Government Code section 65583.2 (i) at the beginning of the planning period would be considered to meet this requirement.” On such sites, the City would not require, but would encourage the development of units affordable to lower-income households.

Actions:
• Permit by-right residential uses for projects with 20 percent or more units affordable to lower - income households on non-vacant sites used in the 5th Cycle Housing Element or non-vacant sites used in two or more consecutive planning cycles.

Timing: Ensure compliance immediately upon adoption of Housing Element Responsible Agency: Planning Division

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Funding Source: General Fund
Program H-3j: Water and Sewer Service Providers
Pursuant to Chapter 727, Statues of 2005 (SB 1087), the City of Hemet is required to deliver its adopted Housing Element and any amendments thereto to local water and sewer service providers. This legislation allows for coordination between the City and wa ter and sewer providers when considering approval of new residential projects, to ensure that the providers have an opportunity to provide input on the Element. Additionally, review of the Housing Element ensures that priority for water and sewer services is granted to projects that include units affordable to lower-income households.

Actions:
• Deliver the adopted Housing Element and any amendments to local water and sewer service providers.

Timing: Immediately upon adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Planning Division Funding Source: General Fund

Program H-3k: Lot Consolidation
The City will encourage and facilitate the consolidation o f vacant and underutilized lots for residential development through a variety of incentives, including, but not limited to: technical assistance to property owners and developers in support of lot consolidation, identifying opportunities for potential consolidation and offering development incentives such as reduction in lot size, setbacks, parking requirements, and other standards. Consolidation will provide the opportunity to develop vacant and underutilized lots to their fullest potential. The City will evaluate the appropriateness of a variety of incentives and provide this information to the developers and other interested parties through the City’s website and print material at City Hall.

Actions:
• Encourage and facilitate the consolidation of vacant and underutilized lots for residential development.
• Adopt and promote incentives online and at City Hall.

Timing: Identify lot consolidation standards, incentives, and encouragement tools within 36 months of Housing Element adoptionby June 2026.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Planning Division Funding Source: General Fund
Program H-3l: Annual Review of Site Requirements
The City has identified that most projects do not develop at their maximum density permitted .

Development standards yard requirements, lot coverage and size, lot size, building height limits) have been reviewed and found in most cases not to constrain developments from meeting their maximum

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density permitted. However, in order to identify potential constraints to development, the City will review its Building and Planning site requirements annually to identify potential constraints to development and make necessary changes if constraints are identified that preclude property owners from developing at the maximum density permitted by their property’s zoning. Parking standards and lot size requirements will be specifically reviewed and addressed through Program H-2g.

Actions:
• Review and update development standards to remove potential constraints to development.

Timing: Review annually following adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element; necessary amendments identified during review will occur within 6 months Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Planning Division Funding Source: General Fund
Program H-3m: Residential Incentives
To ensure sites identified in the Housing Element that allow for both residential and nonresidential use, are maximized to the total residential potential assumed to demonstrate adequate sites , the City will assess and provide incentives, as appropriate.

Actions:
• Adopt incentives to promote residential development on sites that also permit non -residential uses.

Timing: Identify incentives and adopt appropriate regulatory amendments by June 2025; Provide annual review of incentives and adjust as appropriate
Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Planning Division Funding Source: General Fund
Program H-3n: Maintain Land Use and Zoning Consistency
The City will amend the General Plan to maintain consistency between land uses and underlying zones.

Currently, the MDR General Plan zoning designation allows up to 18 dwelling units per acre, while th e corresponding R-3 zoning designation allows for up to 30 dwelling units per acre, exceeding the density allowed within the General Plan designation. A General Plan amendment will create consistency between land use and zoning.

Actions:
• Adopt a General Plan amendment to create consistency between land use and zoning.

Timing: Adopt a General Plan amendment to create consistency between land use and zoning by June 2025. Within 24 months of adoption of the Housing Element.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Funding Source: General Fund

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Program H-3o: Large Sites Program
The City will establish a program to encourage the development of larger existing sites/parcels for the development of housing, specifically housing that is affordable to lower income households.

The Large Sites P program will develop methods to distribute information to potential developers and establish incentives and other appropriate regulatory mechanisms to further encourage development of large opportunity sites, by April, 2025.

The City will also provide program information at City Hall, on its website and will evaluate requests on a case by case basis during the housing cycle.

Actions:
• Develop a program that will establish incentivesmethods and strategies to facilitate parceling at appropriate sizes, prioritize funding and assist applicants with entitlements by October 2024, and implement April, 2025.

Timing: Develop program by October 2024, and implement April, 2025.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department
Funding Source: General Fund

Housing Goal H-4
Preserve existing neighborhoods and rehabilitate the existing housing stock.

Housing Policies
Policy H-4.1: Encourage the maintenance and repair of existing housing to prevent deterioration within the City.

Policy H-4.2: Strive to abate substandard housing conditions.

Policy H-4.3: Provide and maintain an adequate level of community facilities and municipal services in all community areas.

Policy H-4.4: Improve and upgrade community facilities and municipal services where necessary and feasible.

Implementing Programs
Program H-4a: Provide Rehabilitation Loans and Senior Repair Grants The City will continue to provide grants and loans to assist in housing rehabilitation and home repairs. The City will implement these programs according to guidelines that are reviewed and amended periodically to assure effective implementation. Forms of assistance may include:
• Loans to low-income homeowners for housing rehabilitation. • Home repair grants for very low-income elderly and/or disabled homeowners (including mobile homeowners).

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• Mobile home repair loans.

Actions:
• Provide grants and loans and implement programs that assist with housing rehabilitation and home repairs.

Timing: Provide annual funding priority of Grants. Review and report annually on program effectiveness. Adjust annually, as necessary.

Responsible Agency: Community Investment Department; City of Hemet Housing Authority Funding Source: CDBG Fund; HOME Funds; CalHOME Funds; Other State and Federal funds, as available
Program H-4b: Maintain Cooperative Relationships with Other Public and Private Nonprofit Organizations
The City of Hemet will continu e to seek cooperative relationships with other public or private organizations to more effectively leverage financial resources and staff capabilities in delivering home repair and housing rehabilitation programs. Continue existing agreements with the Rive rside County Housing Authority and identify one or more agencies or organizations with organizational and financial capacity to operate home repair and/or housing rehabilitation programs in Hemet.

Actions:
• Maintain partnerships and seek new opportunities with agencies and organizations to operate home repair and housing rehabilitation programs.

Timing: Coordinate annually with organizations. Conduct at least one annual meeting w/ Riverside County Housing Authority and other applicable organizations.

Responsible Agency: City of Hemet Community Investment Department Funding Source: General Fund; CDBG
Program H-4c: Use Tax Exemptions to Encourage Maintenance of Rental Housing The City will work with the Franchise Tax Board to enforce the provisions of the California Revenue and Tax Code prohibiting owners of substandard rental housing from claiming depreciation, amortization, mortgage interest, and property tax deductions on State income tax. The City will develop procedures to guide enforcement of these provisions.

Actions:
• Adopt procedures to guide enforcement of the California Revenue and Tax Code.

Timing: Develop guidelines within 36-months of adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element by June 2026.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Code Enforcement and Building Divisions Funding Source: General Fund

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Program H-4d: Health and Safety Inspections of Mobile Home Parks The City will continue to be proactive in surveying and inspecting mobile home parks to identify issues affecting habitability. Based on the surveys, the City will conduct building and code enforcement inspections, and require specific improvements in park conditions based on inspection results. The purpose the study is to target mobile home parks with the most serious problems while preventing the deterioration of parks currently in sound condition, in accordance with Title 25.

Actions:
• Proactively survey and inspect mobile home parks to prevent deterioration and provide assistance where necessary.

Timing: Provide continuous periodic review of Mobile Home Parks Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Code Enforcement and Building Divisions; Fire Department
Funding Source: General Fund; CDBG Fund; Other State and Federal funds, as available Program H-4e: Neighborhood Preservation
The City will continue comprehensive neighborhood improvement and preservation efforts that combine community policing, social and supportive services, infrastructure and other public improvements, and code enforcement activities in targeting neighborhoods with high concentrations of substandard property conditions, crime, and other problems. The City is currently coordinating these efforts through the Hemet Restoring Our Community Strategy (ROCS). The City will maintain a ROCS hotline and maintain a website presence with electronic form submission to accept community concerns/issues and maintain a citizen’s advisory committee.

Actions:
• Continue implementing comprehensive neighborhood improvement and preservation efforts. • Maintain a ROCS hotline and online presence, as well as an advisory committee.

Timing: Annual assessment of current efforts, Meetings with established ROCS advisory committee on a regular basis.

Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division; Police Department; Fire Department
Funding Source: General Fund; CDBG; Other State and Federal funds, as available

Housing Goal H-5
Preserve affordable housing opportunities.

Housing Policies
Policy H-5.1: Preserve the affordability of existing assisted housing units through rehabilitation and/or acquisition and management by entities dedicated to maintaining the affordability of these units.

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Policy H-5.2: Enforce energy efficiency standards in new construction and increase energy efficiency in older neighborhoods.

Policy H-5.3: Promote compact, mixed -use development patterns that use land efficiently, reduce pollution and increase energy and resource efficiency.

Implementing Programs
Program H-5a: Improve Residential Energy Efficiency
Through the General Plan, the City has adopted goals and policies to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in accordance with AB 32. Many of these GHG emission reduction measures will increase energy efficiency.

Actions:
• Enforcement of State energy conservation standards (Title 24) in new residential construction; • Inclusion of energy efficient home improvements and modifications in the City’s home repair and housing rehabilitation programs;
• Coordination with Southern California Edison (SCE) to encourage participation in the Customer Assistance Program for low-income, senior citizens, permanently handicapped, and non-English speaking customers to control their energy use;
• Distribution of public information on methods of achieving energy conservation in residential design, construction, and rehabilitation via the City’s website and brochures at the public counter, and;
• Implementation of General Plan policies and zoning standards for energy conservation in project design, including:
o Promote mixed-use development in its updated General Plan. Development standards associated with these mixed -use areas seek to facilitate energy -efficient development patterns.
o Encourage more energy efficient subdivision design through standards for lot orientation to take advantage of natural solar power, light, and heating and cooling d uring the preliminary subdivision design evaluation process.
o Support conversion of asphalt to green space to help reduce urban heat island effects. o Coordinate the locations of new public facilities, higher density housing, and employment centers with public transit services to encourage alternative transportation use. o Advertise federal, State, and utility energy conservation incentive and education programs via the City’s website and public counter brochures.

Timing: Ongoing implementation of existing programs. Annual review of effectiveness Responsible Agency: Community Development Department, Planning and Building Divisions; Engineering Department; Public Works Department
Funding Source: General Fund; State and Federal Grant Programs Program H-5b: Preserve Existing Assisted Units
The City of Hemet will continue to monitor and coordinate with the owners and management of Oasis Senior and Ability First (housing for low-income persons with disabilities), Hemet Estates, Sahara Senior, and Village Meadows to ensure preservation of the rental housing units as affordable housing for low - income households.

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Actions:
• Monitor assisted units and coordinate with the owners and management of assisted units at risk of converting to market-rate.

Timing: Annual outreach to low income housing providers in Hemet, review and report annually Responsible Agency: Successor Agency; Community Investment Department, Housing Division Funding Source: Successor Agency Administration Budget

Program H-5c: Riverside County Housing Choice Vouchers
The Riverside County Housing Authority administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the City of Hemet. The program extends rental subsidies to very low-income households that cannot afford the cost of rental housing without assuming a cost burden. Vouchers pay the difference between the current fair- market rent established by HUD and what a tenant can afford to pay.

Actions:
• Coordinate with and maintain a partnership with the Riverside County Housing Authority to administer Housing Choice Vouchers.
• Work with the Housing Authority of the County of the Riverside County and property owners with the goal to continue funding that provides incentives to rent to vouchers holders. • Coordinate with the County Housing Authority of the Riverside County annually to identify and provide support for pursuing funding opportunities for voucher holder and low -income tenant assistance programs, including, but not limited to, assistance with security deposits and moving expenses.
• Provide support for the Housing Authority of the Riverside County in adopting more vouchers for special needs groups such as persons with disabilities or larger, lower -income families with children.

Timing: As needed, as available by this County administered program Responsible Agency: Riverside County Housing Authority
Funding Source: County of Riverside; HUD

Program H-5d: Evaluate Development Impact Fees
Pursuant to the requirements of AB 1600, the City will annually evaluate development impa ct fees to ensure that such fees are the minimum necessary to cover actual costs; update and implement the General Plan; and to ensure protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.

Actions:
• Annually review development impacts fees.

Timing: Review and report published annually, pursuant to AB 1600 Responsible Agency: Community Development Department; Engineering Department; Finance Department

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Funding Source: General Fund

Program H-5e: Mobile Home Rent Review Commission
The City shall continue to meet the provisions of Hemet Municipal Code Chapter 2 (Administration), Article IV (Boards, Commissions, and Committees), Division 3 (Mobile Home Rent Review Commission) regarding rent increases at mobile home parks.

Actions:
• Maintain the City’s provisions regarding mobile home park rent increases.

Timing: Conduct regular meeting of the Review Commission pursuant to the requirements of City Ordinance 772.

Responsible Agency: City Manager; Community Investment Department Funding Source: General Fund; Application Fees
Program H-5f: Preservation and Improvement of Mobile Homes Mobile homes represent a significant portion of housing units in Hemet. The City shall continue to preserve and facilitate the improvement of its existin g mobile homes. When appropriate, the City will utilize HCD’s Mobilehome Park Rehabilitation and Resident Ownership Program (MPRROP) to finance the preservation of affordable mobile home parks by conversion to ownership or control by resident organizations, nonprofit sponsors, or local public entities.

Actions:
• Preserve and facilitate improvements to existing mobile home parks. • Seek funding opportunities.

Timing: Identify current preservation and improvement need inventory within 24 months of Housing Element adoptionby June 2025. Provide for annual review and tracking of progress. Update inventory on an annual basis.

Responsible Agency: City Manager; Community Investment Department Funding Source: General Fund; Application Fees

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Summary of Quantified Objectives
Table 4-2 summarizes the City of Hemet’s quantified objectives regarding the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of housing. These objectives are established based on the City’s resources available over the planning period.

Table 4-2: Summary of Quantified Objectives
Income Group Extremely
Low Very Low Low Moderate Above
Moderate Total
New Construction
(RHNA) 406 406 732 1,174 3,748 6,466
Accessory Units 51 30 7 88
Conservation (1) 1,377 0 0 1,377
Rehabilitation (2) 208 0 0 208

1. Based on the number of Section 8-assisted households in 2021.

2. Based on a Housing Division wait list of 134 units in need of rehabilitation and 74 active Code Compliance cases in which a structure needs rehabilitation or replacement. Code Compliance receives regular calls regarding structures in need of rehabilitation and typically investigates between 4 to 12 cases per month.

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Review of Past Performance

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Appendix A: Review of Past Performance
This Appendix is a review of the City of Hemet’s housing project and program performance in the 2014- 2021 Planning Period. It is an evaluation of the 5th Cycle’s Policy Program and considers the City’s progress towards completing all programs outlined within the 5th Cycle Housing Element.

Program Evaluation for Households with Special Needs
As part of analyzing prior programs, this Appendix A must provide an outline of the effectiveness of goals, policies, and programs in the housing needs of Hemet’s special needs populations. The following section identifies 5th Cycle accomplishments by special needs groups.

1. Seniors
Section 2: Community Profile shows that 22.1 percent (18,690 residents) of Hemet are over the age of

65. Senior housing is permitted in the following multi-family land use zones: low-density multiple family (R-2), medium-high density multiple family (R-3), and high-density multiple family (R-4). Independent senior housing is permitted in the R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones. Assisted living facilities and continuing care retirement communities are conditionally permitted in the R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones. In addition, Section 90-166 of the Hemet Municipal Code provides for dens ity bonuses and other incentives for the development of Senior Housing.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program extends rental subsidies to low -income households, including families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. In Hemet, the Housing Choice Vouchers paid Hemet landlords an average of $700 per month towards rent assistance in 2021, according to the Consolidated Plan.

The City continues to collaborate with service agencies and programs to serve seniors, such as continuing and funding the Senior and Disabled Home Repair Program as resources are available. The City also will continue to provide funding opportunities for home rehabilitation and repairs, when available. The City offers the Senior Home Repair program, which is a grant program with a maximum of $10,000 to correct health and safety violations or provide ADA improvements.

The City details senior apartments and care resources on the City website , such as providing links to senior care resource groups . Senior housing listed on the City’s website include senior apartment complexes such as Brooke Terrace Senior Apartments, Hillside Park Senior Apartments, Kirby Terrace Senior Apartments, Oak Terrace Senior Apartments, and Villa Hemet Senior Apartments. The City’s website also lists apartment complexes that include subsidized senior units, such as Sahara Senior Villa and Oasis Senior Villas, and units that accept housing vouchers, such as Park Yale Senior Apartments.

There are a variety of programs and commu nity resources for Brentwood seniors. Smiles for Seniors serves low-income seniors in the Inland Empire with a one-time assistance for basic necessities. H.E.L.P (Healthy Elder Life Program) is a help line that helps seniors locate nearby resources.

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2. Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with developmental disabilities may require varying accessibility improvements and may also have limited ability to earn adequate income. According to 2019 ACS data, about 20.5 percent of Hemet residents have at least one disability. Of that percentage, approximately 30 percent have ambulatory difficulty. The following most common disabilities in Hemet are ambulatory and cognitive difficulties.

The City partners with County-wide groups, such as the Riverside County Office on Aging and the Inland Regional Center, to provide various supportive services and referrals to regional disability resources.

There are also a number of groups, such as the T.H.E. Center and Hemet Hospice, that provide supportive services and resources for Hemet residents. Additionally, the City will continue to encourage the development of housing types accessible for people living with a disability through a combination of housing repair grants, zoning standards, ADA compliance, housing rehabilitation, and support services programs.

3. Large Households
Large households consist of five or more residents and may have a harder time finding adequately sized units to avoid overcrowding. Section 2 of the Housing Element shows that approximately 14 percent of Hemet households have five or more members. This percentage consists of 5.9 percent 5 -person households, 4.2 percent 6-person households, and 3.7 percent 7-or-more person households.

Larger, lower income families may qualify for Housing Choice Vouchers. As noted above, HACR provided Housing Vouchers to Hemet households. The Housing Choice Vouchers paid Hemet landlords an average of $700 per month towards rent assistance in 2021. The City continues to encourage affordable housing development for large households through CDBG and HOME funds, partnerships with developers and entities, and providing homebuyer assistance.

4. Farmworkers
Farmworkers include persons seasonally or permanently employed in the agricultural industry and generally earn lower incomes than many other workers . According to 2019 ACS data, there are 329 Hemet residents employed in the agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining sector. The California Employment Development reports the mean salary for those employed i n the farming, fishing, and forestry occupation in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, as $25,723 in the 2018-2028 period. Within Riverside County, there were a total of 11,365 farmworkers hired in 2017. A total of 2,374 are considered permanent, workin g 150 days or more, and a total of 1,132 farmworkers were considered seasonal, working only 150 days or less. Additionally, the County of Riverside reported 1,684 total migrant farmworkers.

Given new provisions in the California Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6, a program has been included in the Housing Plan to permit, by-right, farmworker and employee housing in a single- family zone districts for six or fewer persons in agricultural zoning districts for up to 12 units or 36 beds.

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5. Single-Parent Households
Single-parent households often require special consideration and assistance due to their greater need for affordable and accessible day care, health care, and other supportive services. Single parents make up 20 percent of Hemet households, with 21.8 percent being single mothers and 9 percent being single fathers.

The City offers a variety of community resources for children and single parents in the community. The Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) serves over 21,000 students fro m preschool through adult education courses. The HUSD provides information to resources for children and families on its website.

The HUSD includes one preschool, 16 elementary schools, eight middle schools, and five high schools.

6. Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Homelessness has become an increasingly important issue in the region and throughout the State of California. There are a number of factors that may contribute to a person experiencing homelessness; Section 2: Community Profile provides a detailed definition of “homelessness” and an analysis of the City and County’s unhoused population.

The City partners with the Housing Authority of Riverside County to identify hotels and motels with available units for unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness to provide emergency temporary housing during the pandemic. Additionally, the City partners with Valley Restart Shelter, which is located in the City and provides essential needs, such as food, shelter, and clothing to persons experiencing homelessness. The Salvation Army: Corps Community Center provides resources to the homeless community, transitional shelters in the valley, and food bank providers.

7. Extremely Low-Income Households
Extremely low-income households are those that earn 30 percent or less of the household median family income (HMFI) for Riverside County. Extremely low -income households may require rental assistance and other community service assistance. According to Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, there are approximately 5,435 extremely low-income households in Hemet, including both renters and homeowners. The City currently has 303 affordable housing units with deed- restrictions to maintain affordability over a number of years.

Throughout the 5th Cycle, the City coordinated with a number of developers to develop affordable housing units, including units affordable to extremely low-income households. The City also continues to encourage the development of housing types accessible for extremely low-income households, such as rent subsidized homes, licensed and unlicensed single-family homes, inclusionary housing, Section 8 vouchers, special programs of home purchase, HUD housing, and SB 962 (veteran) homes.

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5th Planning Cycle Program Accomplishments
Table A-1 provides detailed, program-specific accomplishments for 2014-2021. The City of Hemet has demonstrated significant effort in working towards accomplishing many of the objectives established in the 5th Planning Cycle Housing Element. The City’s successful programs have been identified as ongoing for the 6th Planning Cycle. Various programs have been modified in the 5th Cycle Housing Plan to account for new requirements and changes in State Law.

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Table A-1: 5th Planning Cycle Program Accomplishments
Program Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle Goal H-1 – Provide for the attainment of quality housing within a satisfying living environment for households of all socio-economic, age, and ethnic types in Hemet.

Program H-1a:

Implement Fair Housing Laws
The City of Hemet actively furthers fair housing in the community. Specifically, the City will continue to
contract with an appropriate agency to promote fair
housing. The City will continue to refer complaints
regarding fair housing and discrimination issues to
the appropriate agency. At present, the City contracts
with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County for
these services. The City will also advertise fair
housing and housing discrimination services in City
and public buildings.

Continue to support
the Fair Housing
Council of Riverside
County and provide
referral services.

The Rental Registration Program was established in 2014 to identify rental dwelling units, to ensure that such
units afford tenants a safe and decent place to live, to reduce criminal activity, and to require rental unit with substandard conditions meet and maintain minimum
building and housing code standards. Recently, the City of Hemet's Rental Registration and Crime-Free Rental
Housing Programs ("Programs") was repealed pursuant
to a voluntary compliance agreement with the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
related to a compliance review HUD conducted of the
Programs pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This program has been replaced with the Rental
Property Repair Program. The primary objective of the
rental property owner repair program (RPRP) is to
promote the health, safety, and welfare of residents;
and to preserve the rental housing stock within the City of Hemet. Rental property owners who rent to very low
to low income typically are struggling with resources to repair or replace vital home systems and as a
consequence, may experience a lower standard of living
with inoperable or substandard vital systems.

Modify. This program
will be continued and
modified to consider
new requirements for
AB 686.

Program H-1b:

Emergency Shelters and Homeless Facilities
The City will continue to coordinate with the County
of Riverside, Valley Restart and other applicable
Provide for the
housing needs of
homeless persons.

The City of Hemet actively participates in the County of Riverside Continuum of Care (CoC) to assess homeless
needs and implement strategies to address those needs
both locally and regionally. The CoC was notified in April Continued. The City will
continue to coordinate
with the County and
other service agencies
in the 6th Cycle.

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Table A-1: 5th Planning Cycle Program Accomplishments
Program Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle service providers to address the needs of homeless
individuals and families. Activities may include, but
are not limited to, monitoring the capacity of existing shelters within the City and coordinating outreach
services with applicable providers and agencies.
2014 of its 2013 Tier One Renewal Grant award for the
Continuum of Care Program. It will receive $7,149,842
for various programs including transitional housing,
permanent supportive housing, Shelter Plus Care, and
HMIS; with permanent supportive housing as its highest
priority. These funds will leverage the County's
relatively small allocation of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding used to support shelter operations and
provide homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing.

Due to limited funding and available resources, many of the emergency and transitional housing facilities
available are not located within the city limits or have decreased in number. The limited availability makes it
difficult to meet the housing needs of homeless
persons. Increasing the supply of bridge housing is the goal of Riverside County's Action Plan to End
Homelessness is seeking to complete. This is partly due to the shift in funding away from transitional housing to permanent housing. Interim or transitional housing beds are still needed, however, to bridge a homeless
individual or family who has been accepted for
permanent housing but may wait weeks or months to
find a permanent unit. Bridge housing can offer short
stays in transitional housing and/or motels/hotels during the wait period.

Program H-1c:

Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
Increase
accessibility in
2015 Continued. The City will
continue to collaborate

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Program Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle The City will continue to enforce State requirements
to include accessibility in housing and public facilities for persons with disabilities. The City will undertake
the following actions:
• Encourage housing developers to include
accessibility for individuals with disabilities
in their project designs and ensure
compliance with the accessibility
requirements in the California Building
Standards Code (Title 24).
• Periodically evaluate City regulations and
procedures to ensure that they do not
exclude participation by persons with
disabilities.
• Include accessibility considerations in the
preparation of the City’s capital
improvement plan and the allocation of
funding for capital improvements to housing
and residential neighborhoods.
• Continue to administer and fund the
Handicapped Ramp Program and the Senior
and Disabled Home Repair Program as
resources are available.
• Continue to monitor and support the Ability
First Apartments – an 18-unit apartment
complex for the developmentally and
physically disabled.
• Continue to provide exceptions to
regulatory provisions for housing for
housing for persons
with disabilities.

On December 8, 2015, the City hired an accessibility
consultant to identify all physical barriers on City-owned property and propose structural solutions. Additionally, the consultant will prepare an ADA Transition Plan.
2016
The ADA Transition Plan for City-owned property was
completed in 2016. The report identified physical
barriers and proposed structural solutions, which the
City has begun addressing.
2017
In 2017 the City obtained funding to eliminate the
physical barriers on City-owned identified by the ADA
Transition Plan completed in 2016. The City prioritized the tasks and began with the smaller, easier projects.
2018
In 2018, the City completed the ADA improvements to
Mary Henley Park and required that all commercial
properties obtaining tenant improvements bring the
properties to ADA compliance.
2019
In 2019, the City continues to require that all new
construction and remodels of existing structures meet
the minimum requirements to meet accessibility
standards per the 2019 California Code of Regulations
Title 24.
2020
In 2020, the City continues to require that all new
construction and remodels of existing structures meet
the minimum requirements to meet accessibility
with services agencies
and programs to serve
persons with
disabilities including
funding, referral, and
improvements during
the 6th Cycle.

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Program Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle persons with disabilities through the
adopted reasonable accommodation
procedures.

standards per the 2019 California Code of Regulations
Title 24.

Program H-1d:

Special Housing Needs
In implementing affordable housing programs, the
City will work with housing providers to provide a
range of low-cost housing options for special needs
groups, including seniors, large families, female-
headed households, single-parent households with
children, persons with disabilities, persons with
developmental disabilities, and homeless individuals
and families. The City will support development of
housing for special needs groups through a
combination of regulatory incentives, zoning
standards, housing rehabilitation, and supportive
services programs described in other implementation
programs. In addition, the City will seek funding
under State and federal programs designated
specifically for special needs groups such as seniors,
persons with disabilities, persons with developmental
disabilities, and persons at-risk of homelessness.

Increase the
availability of
housing for special
needs groups while
meeting the City’s
overall goals for the
production of
housing affordable
to extremely low,
low, very low, and
moderate-income
households.

Between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2020, the City has
established the following priority needs and subsequent goals as a guide for allocation CDBG funding:
• Provide supportive services for persons with
special needs including youth, elderly, and
persons with disabilities
• Fund, as available, innovative public service
activities
Continued. The City will
continue to provide
funding and support for
special needs
households.

Program H-1e:

Zoning Code Revision to Comply with State Law
Regarding Emergency Shelters and Transitional and
Supportive Housing
Accommodate the
development of
emergency shelters
and transitional and
supportive housing
On August 13, 2013, the Hemet City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 1867 amending portions of Hemet
Municipal Code Chapter 90 (Zoning) to designate zoning
for emergency shelters and farmworker housing, to
establish development standards for emergency
Completed. The City
adopted Ordinance No.
1867 and Ordinance
No. 1901 which
accommodate the

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Program Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle The City will review and revise, as necessary,
definitions, standards, and other provisions for
emergency shelters and transitional and supportive
housing in the Zoning Code to comply with State law.

To accommodate transitional and supportive
housing, the City will amend its zoning code in
accordance with Government Code Section
65583(a)(5) to consider transitional housing and
supportive housing as a residential use of property,
subject only to those development standards that
apply to other residential dwellings of the same type
in the same zone. In addition, definitions for “target
population”, “transitional housing” and “supportive
housing” will be revised consistent with Government
Code Section 65582. The City will amend standards
and provisions in Chapter 90 Article X Division 4 of
the Municipal Code to comply with all statutory
requirements related to emergency shelters pursuant
to State law, including use separation requirements.

in compliance with
State law.
shelters, and to remove age restrictions in the small lot residential zone.

On April 14, 2015 the Hemet City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 1901 amending certain sections of
Chapter 90 (Zoning) of the Hemet Municipal Code to
update provisions related to disability, transitional and supportive housing, fair housing, and other housing-
related definitions to achieve compliance with state and federal mandated housing laws.
development of
emergency shelters and
transitional and
supportive housing in
compliance with State
law.

Goal H-2 – Facilitate the provision and improvement of affordable housing to meet the needs of the community.

Program H-2a:

Facilitate Development of Affordable Ownership
and Rental Housing through Regulatory Incentives
Development of affordable housing requires
substantial leverage of public funds, and multiple
layers of funding are often required to address the
subsidies required. The City will continue to partner
Continue to work
with housing
developers and the
County of Riverside
to pursue various
funding
mechanisms.

SB 2 established the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund (Fund) and authorizes California Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD) to allocate 70
percent of monies collected and deposited in the Fund,
beginning in calendar year 2019, to local governments
for eligible housing and homelessness activities.

Modify. The City will
continue to provide
funding opportunities
when available. The
Housing Element
Update will also
analyze potential
constraints to the

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Program Objective Program Accomplishments Status for Sixth Cycle with public and private entities to pursue available
local, State, and federal funding resources.

Currently, the City offers a number of housing
programs, including HOME funds. The City will
advertise the availability of these programs on the
City website and at public counters through
brochures.

As applicable, the City will continue to refer
interested individuals to the County of Riverside for
first-time homebuyer assistance through low-interest
loans and/or mortgage credit certificates financed
through Riverside County mortgage revenue bonds.

The City will continue to work with Riverside County
in issuing mortgage revenue bonds, tax credit, and
mortgage credit certificates to finance housing
construction and home purchase for low- and
moderate-income households. Specific actions by the
City will include:
• Annual meetings (or more frequent, if
needed) with the County to determine the
financial feasibility of City participation in
new mortgage bond, tax credit, or mortgage
credit certificate allocations;
• Contribution to the cost of applying for an
allocation and administering the program
based on the City’s share or participation in
the program; and
• Distribution of information on the program
to developers, lenders, the real estate
The Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program
was designed to provide a permanent source of funding
to all local governments in California to help cities and counties implement plans to increase the affordable
housing stock. The County intends to allocate 20% of the funds towards a down payment assistance program and
80% of the funds towards development of new
affordable housing units.

The City of Hemet is partnering with the Riverside
County Housing Authority’s Permanent Local Housing
Allocation (PLHA) Program. The City’s estimated five-
year allocation is $2,415,216. The estimated 5-year
allocation is anticipated to fluctuate and decrease if the number of real estate transactions decreases.

The County of Riverside is currently in the process of
working with HCD to establish an account to draw down
from this program pending the completion of review of
template agreements and homebuyer documents.

Applications are currently being accepted the RCHA.

The City of Hemet advertises, online and at City Hall, the availability of grant funding for lower income households who need financial assistance to make repairs and
improvements.

development of
housing in an effort to
facilitate the
development of
affordable housing.