Action Plan
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE &
EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
JULY 1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2024
Public Review Draft
August 29 – September 17, 2024
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2023/24 CAPER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1 CR-05: Goals and Outcomes ................................................................................................... 4 CR-10: Racial and Ethnic Composition of Families Assisted .................................................. 11 CR-15: Resources and Investments …………….……. …..…… .......................................... 12 CR-20: Affordable Housing ................................................................................................... 20 CR-25: Homeless and Other Special Needs ........................................................................... 23 CR-30: Public Housing ........................................................................................................... 29 CR-35: Other Actions ............................................................................................................. 30 CR-40: Monitoring ................................................................................................................. 39 CR-45: CDBG ........................................................................................................................... 41 CR-50: HOME ..........................................................................................................................42 CR-53: Section 3 ..................................................................................................................... 45
2023/24 CAPER 1
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Introduction
The City of Huntington Beach (City) has prepared the 2023/24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which describes the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) fund s during the fourth program year of the 2020/21 – 2024/25 Consolidated Plan period, covering July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025.
The City receives CDBG and HOME funds from HUD on a formula basis each year, and in turn, implements projects and awards grants to nonprofit, for‐profit, or public organizations for projects in furtherance of the adopted Consolidated Plan. The CDBG and HOME programs generally provide a range of eligible activities for the benefit of low‐ and moderate‐income Huntington Beach residents. The CAPER discusses affordable housing outcomes, homelessness and special needs activities, non -housing community development activities, and other acti ons in furtherance of the City’s Annual Action Plan projects and programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024).
For the 2023/24 fiscal year, the City received $1,171,668 of CDBG funds from HUD, which were combined in the Action Plan with $505,869 of unexpended CDBG funds from prior years, and $52,805 in program income receipts for a total investment of $1, 730,342. In HOME funding, the City was awarded $6 68,370, coupled with $ 323,155 in prior year unspent funds, and new program income received in the amount of $1 75,466, made $1,166,991 available for the fiscal year. This investment of CDBG and HOME funds was a catalyst for positive change in the community. Together with other federal, state and local investments, HUD resources allowed the City and its partners to:
• Provide fair housing services to 320 residents.
• Provide homelessness prevention and assistance services to 479 residents. • Provide public services to 217 children.
• Provide tenant-based rental assistance and housing operation services to 5 9 eligible households.
• Provide 14 homeowners with assistance in the form of grants and loans to make significant housing repairs and improvements.
The City made significant investments in addressing the impacts of COVID -19 through the CARES Act funding received in 2020. The allocation of $2,028,847 to the Navigation Center indicates a strong focus on providing direct support services to individuals e xperiencing
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homelessness, while at the same time responding to, preventing, and preparing for the COVID-19 pandemic . With the Navigation Center having served 1,169 people since the pandemic started , this funding has likely played a crucial role in offering both shelter and wraparound services during a critical time.
The remaining $130,928 allocated to program administration was used to manage and oversee the implementation of these funds, ensuring that they were effectively directed towards preventing, preparing, and responding to COVID-19. The fact that all CDBG-CV funds have been expended shows a commitment to fully utilizing the resources provided to address the needs related to the pandemic.
In 2021, HUD allocated $2,240,675 to the City of Huntington Beach under the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP), aimed at reducing homelessness and increasing housing stability. To date, nearly $886,000 of these funds have been dedicated to supportive services at the Navigation Center, with an additional $50,000 allocated for program administration.
During the fiscal year 2023/24, the Navigation Center provided supportive services to 408 individuals, including 20 Veterans. This continued investment reflects the City's ongoing commitment to addressing homelessness and enhancing housing stability.
The figure below highlights the City’s priority needs and the strategies the City has and will continue to undertake to address the priority needs defined in the City’s Five -Year Consolidated Plan.
2023/24 CAPER 3
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Priority Need 5-Year Implementing Goals and Projects/Programs Households with Housing Problems ➢ Sustain and Strengthen Neighborhoods • Owner-Occupied Single Family, Condo, and Mobile Home
Rehabilitation Grant Program (40 housing units)
• Owner-Occupied Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan
Program (10 housing units)
• Housing Rehabilitation Loan Administration (50 housing units)
• Special Code Enforcement Program (3000 housing units) ➢ Preserve Existing and Create New Affordable Housing
• Acquisition/Rehabilitation/New Construction (20 housing units)
• Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (100 households)
Homelessness ➢ Support Efforts to Address Homelessness
• Homeless Outreach Program (2,000 persons)
• StandUp for Kids Street Outreach Program (560 persons) • Robyne’s Nest Housing for Homeless High Schoolers (45 persons)
• Navigation Center Operations Program (100 persons)
Special Needs Populations ➢ Support Agencies that Assist Special Needs Populations • Senior Services Care Management Program (825 persons) • Oakview Family Literacy Program (950 persons)
Priority Community Services ➢ Increase Access to Community Services for Low- and Moderate-Income Persons
• Children’s Bureau (2,000 persons)
Priority Community and Public
Facilities
➢ Preserve Existing and Create New Community and Public Services
• Various Community and Public Facility Projects (5,000 persons)
Priority Infrastructure
Improvements
➢ Provide Needed Infrastructure Improvements
• Various Public Infrastructure Improvement Projects
(2,000 persons)
Other Housing and Community
Development Needs
➢ Planning for Housing and Community Development
• CDBG Program Administration
• HOME Program Administration
• Fair Housing Foundation
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CR -0 5 – G oa ls a nd O u tc om es
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan.
Table 1 below illustrates the City’s outcomes for the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Annual Action Plan, comparing these results to the aggregate goals outlined in the five -year Consolidated Plan (2020/21 – 2024/25). The table provides a clear overview of the progress made within the fiscal year relative to the broader targets set for the five-year period.
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Goal Category
Strategic
Plan
Source /
Amount Indicator
Unit of
Measure
5-Year Strategic Plan 2023/24 Annual Action Plan
Expected Actual
Percent
Complete Expected Actual
Percent
Complete
Preserve
Existing and
Create New
Affordable
Housing
Affordable
Housing
HOME:
$4,175,718
Rental units
constructed
Household
Housing
Unit
20 Housing
Units
(TBD Acq/
Rehab/ New
Construction
Projects)
0 Housing
Units
(HB Senior
Housing
Project: Under
Construction
to be
Completed in
January 2025)
0.00% 0 Housing
Units
(No housing
projects
funded in FY
2023/24)
0 Housing
Units
(No housing
projects
funded in FY
2023/24)
0.00%
Preserve
Existing and
Create New
Affordable
Housing
Affordable
Housing
HOME:
$1,625,000
Tenant-based
rental
assistance /
Rapid
Rehousing
Households
Assisted
100 Households
(Various Service
Providers: 100
households)
200
Households
(Families
Forward TBRA:
68 households;
Interval House
TBRA: 21
households;
Mercy House
TBRA: 57
households;
Mobile Home
TBRA
Program: 54
households)
200.00% 45
Households
52 Housing
Units
(Families
Forward
TBRA: 15
households;
Mobile Home
TBRA
Program: 30
households;
Housing
Services for
TBRA: 52
housing
units)
59 Households
59 Housing
Units
(Families
Forward
TBRA: 17
households;
Mercy House
TBRA: 6
households;
Mobile Home
TBRA
Program: 36
households;
Housing
Services for
TBRA: 54
housing
units)
120.00%
103.85%
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Sustain and
Strengthen
Neighborhoods
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$1,315,000
Homeowner
Housing
Rehabilitated
Household
Housing Unit
100 Housing
Units
(Owner
Occupied
Rehab Grant
Program: 40
housing
units; Owner
Occupied
Rehab Loan
Program: 10
housing
units;
Housing
Rehab
Admin.: 50
housing
units)
55 Housing
Units
(Owner
Occupied
Rehab Grant
Program: 18
housing
units; Owner
Occupied
Rehab Loan
Program: 1
housing unit;
Housing
Rehab
Admin.: 12
housing
units; Owner
Occupied
Rehab Grant
and Loan
Program: 24
housing
units)
55.00% 15 Housing
Units
(Owner
Occupied
Rehab Grant
and Loan
Program: 15
housing
units)
14 Housing
Units
(Owner
Occupied
Rehab Grant
and Loan
Program: 14
housing units)
93.33%
Sustain and
Strengthen
Neighborhoods
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$1,000,000
Housing Code
Enforcement/Fo
reclosed
Property Care
Household
Housing Unit
3,000
Housing
Units
(Special Code
Enforcement:
3,000
housing
units)
4,570
Housing
Units
(Special Code
Enforcement:
4,570
housing
units)
152.33% 600 Housing
Units
(Special Code
Enforcement:
600 housing
units)
1,053 Housing
Units
(Special Code
Enforcement:
1,053 housing
units)
175.50%
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Support Efforts
to Address
Homelessness
Homeless CDBG:
$1,216,193
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
2,705 Persons
(Homeless
Outreach: 2,000
persons;
StandUp for Kids
Street Outreach:
560 persons;
Robyne’s Nest
Housing for
Homeless: 45
persons;
Navigation
Center: 100
persons)
2,250 Persons
(Homeless
Outreach: 827
persons;
StandUp for
Kids Street
Outreach: 91
persons;
Robyne’s Nest
Housing for
Homeless: 45
persons;
Project Hope
Alliance: 118
persons;
Navigation
Center: 1,169
persons)
83.18% 159
Persons
(StandUp for
Kids Street
Outreach: 27
persons;
Robyne’s
Nest: 42
persons;
Project Hope
Alliance: 90
persons)
479
Persons
(StandUp for
Kids Street
Outreach: 27
persons;
Robyne’s
Nest: 38
persons;
Project Hope
Alliance: 118
persons;
Navigation
Center: 296
persons;)
301.26%
Support
Agencies that
Assist Special
Needs
Populations
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
CDBG:
$262,208
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
1,775
Persons
(Senior Services
Care
Management:
825 persons;
Oakview Family
Literacy
Program: 950
persons)
1,448
Persons
(Senior
Services Care
Management:
1,224 persons;
Oakview
Family Literacy
Program: 264
persons)
83.83% 0
Persons
(No special
needs
programs
funded in FY
2023/24)
0 Persons
(No special
needs
programs
funded in FY
2023/24)
0.00%
Increase Access
to Community
Services to
Low- and
Moderate-
Income Persons
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
CDBG:
$280,000
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
2,000 Persons
(Children’s
Bureau: 2,000
persons)
717 Persons
(Children’s
Bureau: 717
persons)
35.85% 200 Persons
(Children’s
Bureau: 200
persons)
217 Persons
(Children’s
Bureau: 217
persons)
108.50%
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Preserve
Existing &
Create New
Community &
Public Facilities
Homeless
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$1,461,662
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities
other than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
5,000 Persons
(Various Public
Improvement
Projects)
0 Persons
(Central
Library
Restroom
Improve-
ments: Under
Construction
to be
Complete in
August 2024)
0% 24,225
Persons
(Central
Library
Restroom
Improve-
ments: 24,225
persons)
0 Persons
(Central
Library
Restroom
Improve-
ments:
Underway)
0%
Provide Needed
Infrastructure
Improvements
Non-Housing
Community
Development
CDBG:
$1,569,394
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities
other than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit
Persons
Assisted
2,000 Persons
(Various
Infrastructure
Improvement
Projects)
6,562 Persons
(ADA Curb
Cuts in
Maintenance
Zone 3: 1,939
persons; ADA
Curb Cuts in
Maintenance
Zone 5: 2,118
persons; ADA
Curb Cuts in
Maintenance
Zone 1: 2,505
persons)
328.10% 3,371
Persons
(ADA Curb
Cuts in
Maintenance
Zone 1: 3,371
persons)
2,505
Persons
(ADA Curb
Cuts in
Maintenance
Zone 1: 2,505
persons)
74.31%
Planning for
Housing and
Community
Development
Administration CDBG:
$1,437,224
HOME:
$432,790
Not
applicable.
Not
applicable.
Not
applicable.
Not
applicable.
Not
applicable.
Not
applicable.
Not
applicable.
Not
applicable.
Table 1 - Accomplishments – Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date
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Assess how the jurisdiction’s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified.
Consistent with the City’s Priority Needs outlined in the Consolidated Plan, the City allocate d majority of its CDBG funding to non -housing community development activities ( public facilities, infrastructure, and services ), preceded by the community’s housing needs and program administration funded by both CDBG and HOME. The City ’s Priority Needs are a product of the Needs Assessment, Housing Market Analysis, public input, and community needs survey – all conducted during the development of the Consolidated Plan . The Consolidated Plan’s five-year priorities for assistance with CDBG and HOME funds also takes into consideration several factors such as: 1) those households most in need of housing and community development assistance, as determined through the Consolidated Plan needs assessment, consultation, and public participation pro cess; 2) which activities will best meet the needs of those identified households; and 3) the extent of other non -federal resources that can be utilized to leverage/match CDBG and HOME funds to address these needs.
Overall, the projects and programs approved in the FY 2023/24 Annual Action Plan effectively maximized the impact of the available resources. Under the category of Affordable Housing, the City allocated funds for homeowner rehabilitation and tenant-based rental assistance. The City aimed to fund and complete 15 rehabilitation projects within the year, and nearly achieved this target by completing 14. Additionally, the City supported thr ee tenant -based rental assistance programs, including one specifically for senior mobile home occupants requiring help with space rents. The original goal was to assist 45 households, but the City surpassed this objective by providing assistance to 54 households, achieving 120% of the goal.
The City did not set any goals for the creation of new rental units in FY 2023/24. However, during FY 2020/21, the City allocated $2.8 million to the Huntington Beach Senior Housing Project, which is currently in progress. In collaboration with Jamboree Housing Corporation, the City is developing the site at 18431 Beach Bou levard. The project will feature 42 one - bedroom/one-bath units, one two -bedroom/one-bath manager’s unit, ground -level and subterranean parking, conference and office rooms, resident lounges, and outdoor amenities such as a courtyard and a dog park. Upon completion, the project will include nine units with HOME-restricted rents, 21 units designated for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) eligible individuals experiencing homelessness, and 12 units for non-MHSA senior households facing homelessness. The project is expected to be completed and fully leased by January 2025.
The last program under the category of Affordable Housing is the Special Code Enforcement
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Program. The City had a goal to inspect 600 housing units under State and local health, safety, and building codes, and exceeded this by over 175%.
Public service allocations amounted to the maximum allowable under CDBG regulations (15 percent of the annual allocation ). The City allocated $8 5,000 to the Children’s Bureau after school program; $19,896 to StandUp for Kids Street Outreach; $50,000 to Robyne’s Nest; and $20,854 to Project Hope Alliance.
In its efforts to address homelessness, the City significantly exceeded its goal by assisting 479 individuals out of the proposed 159, achieving over 300% of the target. This support was provided through programs such as StandUp for Kids Street Outreach, Robyne’s Nest, Project Hope Alliance, and the Navigation Center. Additionally, under the goal to increase access to community services for low- and moderate-income persons, the Children’s Bureau surpassed its target of 200 by providing free after -school childcare to 217 chil dren in the Oak View neighborhood.
Non-housing community development projects funded in FY 2023/24 included the Central Library Restroom Improvement and the ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 1 projects. The Central Library, located at 7111 Talbert Avenue, has restrooms from the 1970s that do not meet current ADA accessibility standards. Given that the library serves hundreds of visitors each week, the City is undertaking improvements to remove architectural barriers and enhance restroom accessibility for all individuals, including those with disabilities. This project is still in progress, with completion anticipated in FY 2024/25.
The ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance Zone 1 project involved removing curbs and reconstructing them as ramps to improve accessibility for wheelchair users and individuals with visual impairments. Completed at the end of FY 2023/24, this initiative has enhanced access to street intersections for 2,505 individuals.
As a reminder, results may vary from year to year based on the timing of funding and project completion. Affordable housing, public facilities, and public infrastructure projects typically span multiple years. Accomplishments for projects and programs funded in FY 2023/24 or earlier, which are still underway, will be included in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) o nce the national objectives have been met upon project completion.
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CR -10 - R a c ia l a nd E t h ni c C o mp o si t i on of Fa m i lie s As si st ed
Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted).
CDBG HOME TOTAL
White 2,933 53 3,046
Black or African American 77 3 80
Asian 210 1 211
American Indian or American Native 52 0 52
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 13 0 13
Other Multi Racial 304 2 306
TOTAL 3,589 59 3,648
Hispanic 584 11 595
Not Hispanic 3,005 48 3,053
Table 2 – Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds
Narrative
For the program year 2023/24, the majority of the CDBG allocation was directed towards community development and housing activities, including public services, public infrastructure and facilities, code enforcement, administration, and affordable housing.
HOME funds were utilized for tenant -based rental assistance (TBRA) targeting homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, and senior mobile homeowners. Among the beneficiaries of the TBRA programs, 91% identified as White, while 22% were o f Hispanic ethnicity. Black or African American individuals comprised 4% of HOME program recipients, and Asians made up less than 2%. Similarly, CDBG-funded activities benefited 82% of individuals who identified as White, nearly 6% who were Asian, 2% who w ere Black, and over 16% who identified as Hispanic, regardless of race.
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CR -1 5 - R es o urc es a nd I nv es t ment s
Identify the resources made available.
Source of Funds Source
Resources Made
Available
Amount Expended
During Program Year
CDBG public - federal $1,730,342 $1,212,677
HOME public - federal $1,166,991 $1,019,228
CDBG-CV Public - federal $0 $10,652
HOME-ARP Public-Federal $0 $773,267
Table 3 - Resources Made Available
Narrative
During the fiscal year 2023/24, the City received an allocation of Federal funds to support the goals outlined in the Annual Action Plan. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provided an entitlement amount of $1,171,668. In addition to this, there were $505,869 in unspent funds from prior years, which include both entitlement and program income. New program income receipts added $52,805, resulting in a total of $1,730,342 available for CDBG activities.
For the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the entitlement amount for FY 2023/24 was $668,370. This was supplemented by $175,466 in receipted program income and $323,155 in uncommitted prior year funds, bringing the total available HOME funding to $1,166,991. These funds will be utilized to advance the City's housing objectives for the fiscal year.
During the 2023/24 program year, the City expended a total of $2,999,853 in federal resources and program income to address the needs of extremely low, low, and moderate -income individuals. Of this, $1,212,677 was allocated to CDBG activities. These expenditures covered a range of projects and programs approved both for FY 2023/24 and earlier years, including public services, public facility and infrastructure projects, code enforcement, homeowner rehabilitation, housing services, fair housing activities, and program administration.
In addition, $1,019,227 was disbursed from HOME funds, with the majority, $912,304, dedicated to tenant -based rental assistance programs. The remainder was used for HOME program administration.
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The City also utilized the final $10,652 of CDBG -CV funding during the program year, all of which was allocated to the Navigation Center. This disbursement met the expenditure deadline within the 6-year period established by the CDBG-CV grant agreement.
Furthermore, $773,167 was disbursed from the special HOME funds provided by the American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program. The majority of these funds, totaling $757,296, was used for the Navigation Center Supportive Services program, which offers essential services such as case management, f ood, and transportation for homeless individuals. The remaining $15,871 was spent on program administration to oversee the management of the HOME -ARP Program.
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Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments.
Target Area
Planned
Percentage of
Allocation
Actual Percentage
of Allocation Narrative Description
Citywide 85 90 Citywide
Low- and Moderate-Income
Areas 5 4 Low- and Moderate-
Income Areas
Special Code Enforcement
Target Area 10 6 Local Target Area
Table 4 – Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments.
Narrative
In FY 2023/24, the majority of funds were allocated to projects and programs available citywide, covering a range of activities such as public services, homeowner rehabilitation, tenant-based rental assistance, housing services, homeless supportive service s, and administrative activities. Typically, projects within the Low- and Moderate-Income Areas focus on public facility or infrastructure improvements. However, for this fiscal year, such projects were limited to the removal of sidewalk curbs that posed a rchitectural barriers to individuals with disabilities. These accessibility improvements were carried out in predominantly low- and moderate-income residential areas in Huntington Beach.
A total of six percent of the expended funds were allocated to code enforcement activities, which were conducted within a specific target area designated as the Special Code Enforcement Area, developed in accordance with HUD requirements. The City carried out a visual (windshield) survey of CDBG-eligible areas to identify properties, businesses, parkways, alleys, and structures that met the City's definition of "deteriorated or deteriorating." This survey revealed that low - and moderate-income areas within the boundaries of Bolsa Chica Street to the west, Bolsa Avenue to the north, Brookhurst Street to the east, and Atlanta Avenue to the south exhibited the highest levels of property deterioration. Consequently, this area was designated as the Special Code Enforcement Target Area. The area includes several census tracts and is home to 46,650 residents, of whom 32,395, or 69.44%, are classified as low- or moderate-income.
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SPECIAL CODE ENFORCEMENT TARGET AREA
TOTAL POPULATION V. LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME POPULATION
2011-2015 HUD LOW MOD INCOME SUMMARY DATA
Effective April 1, 2019
Census Tract Total Persons Total LMI Persons Percentage 0992121 1,255 810 64.54%
0992123 1,495 1,030 68.90%
0992124 1,180 655 55.51%
0992144 765 425 55.56%
0992352 715 515 72.03%
0992353 2,190 1,245 56.85%
0992422 1,930 1,185 61.40%
0992442 1,645 1,145 69.60%
0992463 815 490 60.12%
0993051 1,710 1,450 84.80%
0993053 2,020 1,330 65.84%
0993055 1,080 935 86.57%
0993056 1,025 560 54.63%
0993061 1,485 760 51.18%
0993093 1,775 915 51.55%
0993103 1,170 690 58.97%
0994021 2,755 2,300 83.48%
0994022 2,720 2,235 82.17%
0994023 575 330 57.39%
0994024 3,375 3,150 93.33%
0994053 1,755 1,070 60.97%
0994103 2,605 1,935 74.28%
0994112 2,180 1,890 86.70%
0994113 1,300 855 65.77%
0994114 880 655 74.43%
0994121 1,810 980 54.14%
0994134 1,360 1,240 91.18%
0996031 3,080 1,615 52.44%
TOTAL 46,650 32,395 69.44%
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Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state, and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the needs identified in the plan.
The City is mandated to provide a 25 percent match for all HOME funds drawn down for HOME activities, excluding those funded by program income or administrative funds. To meet this requirement, the City has historically leveraged resources from other local funds , such as former redevelopment tax increment and, more recently, bond financing, in conjunction with HOME-assisted affordable housing acquisition and rehabilitation. Due to these past leveraging efforts, the City has accumulated a surplus of match credits.
As of the end of the 2023 Federal fiscal year (October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023), the City's HOME match liability is $28,684. To fulfill this requirement, the City will utilize its surplus of match credits from previous years. The match carry-over surplus from prior years amounts to $3,753,787. After applying the required match for 2023 the remaining excess match to be carried forward into the next Federal fiscal year (October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024) will be $3,725,103.
Fiscal Year Summary – HOME Match
1. Excess match from prior Federal fiscal year $3,753,787
2. Match contributed during current Federal fiscal year $0
3. Total match available for current Federal fiscal year (Line 1 plus Line 2) $3,753,787
4. Match liability for current Federal fiscal year $28,684
5. Excess match carried over to next Federal fiscal year (Line 3 minus Line 4) $3,725,103
Table 5 – Fiscal Year Summary - HOME Match Report
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Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year
Project No. or
Other ID
Date of
Contribution
Cash
(non-Federal
sources)
Foregone
Taxes, Fees,
Charges
Appraised
Land/Real
Property
Required
Infrastructure
Site
Preparation,
Construction
Materials,
Donated
labor
Bond
Financing Total Match
$0
Table 6 – Match Contribution for the Federal Fiscal Year
HOME MBE/WBE report
Program Income – Enter the program amounts for the reporting period Balance on hand at
beginning of reporting
period
$
Amount received during
reporting period
$
Total amount expended
during reporting period
$
Amount expended for
TBRA
$
Balance on hand at end
of reporting period
$
$257,519.73 $175,466.22 $296,543.69 $235,565.08 $136,442.26 Table 7 – Program Income
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Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises – Indicate the number and dollar value of contracts for HOME projects completed during the reporting period
Total
Minority Business Enterprises
White Non-
Hispanic
Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black Non-
Hispanic Hispanic
Contracts
Number 1 1
Dollar
Amount
$15,950 $15,950
Sub-Contracts
Number 0
Dollar
Amount
0 Total
Women
Business
Enterprises Male
Contracts
Number 1 1
Dollar
Amount
$15,950 $15,950
Sub-Contracts
Number 0
Dollar
Amount
0 Table 8 - Minority Business and Women Business Enterprises
Minority Owners of Rental Property – Indicate the number of HOME assisted rental property owners and the total amount of HOME funds in these rental properties assisted
Total
Minority Property Owners
White Non-
Hispanic
Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black Non-
Hispanic Hispanic
Number 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dollar
Amount 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 9 – Minority Owners of Rental Property
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Relocation and Real Property Acquisition – Indicate the number of persons displaced, the cost of relocation payments, the number of parcels acquired, and the cost of acquisition Number Cost
Parcels Acquired 0 0
Businesses Displaced 0 0
Nonprofit Organizations
Displaced 0 0
Households Temporarily
Relocated, not Displaced 0 0
Households
Displaced Total
Minority Property Enterprises
White Non-
Hispanic
Alaskan
Native or
American
Indian
Asian or
Pacific
Islander
Black Non-
Hispanic Hispanic
Number 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cost 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 10 – Relocation and Real Property Acquisition
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CR -20 - A f f or da bl e H o us in g
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the number and types of families served, the number of extremely low -income, low -income, moderate - income, and middle-income persons served.
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 15 23
Number of Non-Homeless households to
be provided affordable housing units 0 0
Number of Special-Needs households to
be provided affordable housing units 20 36
Total 35 59
Table 11 – Number of Households
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported through
Rental Assistance 35 59
Number of households supported through
The Production of New Units 0 0
Number of households supported through
Rehab of Existing Units 0 0
Number of households supported through
Acquisition of Existing Units 0 0
Total 35 59
Table 12 – Number of Households Supported
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting these goals.
The City allocated $746,277 to operate two tenant-based rental assistance programs. Families Forward received $200,000 for its program aimed at households with children. The goal was to enroll 15 households, and by the end of the fiscal year, 17 families had received rental assistance, surpassing the initial target.
The second program, focused on senior owners of mobile homes, was allocated $546,277 in HOME funds. This program aimed to assist 30 households but exceeded its goal by enrolling 36 elderly households, achieving 120% of the target.
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While not awarded new funds in FY 2023/24, the 2022/23 funded Mercy House Tenant -Based Rental Assistance Program was still in operation during the fiscal year. The homeless prevention program enrolled six additional persons and families to the program during the year.
In addition to tenant-based rental assistance programs, the City is progressing with a 43 -unit senior affordable housing project located at 18431 Beach Boulevard, known as the Huntington Beach Senior Housing Apartments (Pelican Harbor). This project received $2.8 million in HOME funds in FY 2020/21 and will also benefit from approximately $10 million in Project -Based Vouchers from the Orange County Housing Authority. The project is designed to support households with incomes between 30-50 percent of Area Median Income (AMI). Specifically, 21 of the 33 Project -Based Vouchers are reserved for Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) eligible individuals experiencing homelessness with incomes at or below 30 percent AMI.
Twelve vouchers are allocated for non -MHSA senior households with similar income levels, and the remaining nine units will be restricted to households earning at or below 50 percent AMI. The project features a four-story building with a one-level subterranean parking garage and includes 42 one -bedroom u nits and one two -bedroom unit designated for on -site management. The project is slated for completion and lease up by January 2025.
Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.
The Huntington Beach 2020/21 -2024/25 Consolidated Plan forecasts that 20 housing units could be developed by way of acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction by the expiration of the Plan. The Huntington Beach Senior Housing Project, when complete, will satisfy nearly half of the 5 -year goal. With this in mind, the City will continue to pursue additional affordable housing development opportunities to create eleven additional units by the end of 2024/25.
Include the number of extremely low -income, low -income, and moderate -income persons served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine the eligibility of the activity.
Number of Households Served CDBG Actual HOME Actual TOTAL Extremely Low-income 34 31 65
Low-income 37 28 65
Moderate-income 2 0 2
Total 73 59 132
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Table 13 – Number of Households Served
Narrative Information
During the program year, Huntington Beach had the following housing accomplishments where information on income by family size was required to determine eligibility of the activities:
• 14 single-family residential rehabilitation grant and loan projects were completed. • The City provided 59 households with housing services in connection with the HOME - funded tenant based rental assistance program.
• The City provided 59 households with tenant-based rental assistance during the year.
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CR -2 5 - H om el ess a nd O th er Sp ec ia l N eed s
Evaluate the jurisdiction’s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending homelessness through:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
Homelessness has been a growing challenge across the country including in the Los Angeles and Orange County regions. Contributing factors include a shortage of affordable housing, increasing poverty rates, reduced subsidies, substance abuse issues, the de - institutionalization of the mentally ill, and a rising number of indiv iduals who may view homelessness as a lifestyle choice.
To address this issue, Orange County conducts a biennial enumeration of both sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals in a 24 -hour period. This effort, known as the Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, is required by Congress for all communities recei ving U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding for homeless programs. HUD mandates that the PIT Count take place during the last ten days of January. For 2024, the count was conducted by the County of Orange and the Orange County Conti nuum of Care, with the sheltered count taking place on the night of January 22, 2024, and the unsheltered count occurring from the morning of January 23 through January 25, 2024.
The 2024 PIT Count identified 7,322 homeless individuals in Orange County, marking a significant 28% increase from the 2022 count, which recorded 5,718 individuals. Specifically in Huntington Beach, the count revealed 433 total homeless persons, with 173 c lassified as unsheltered and 260 as sheltered. This represents an increase from the 2022 figures, where there were 330 total homeless individuals – 188 unsheltered and 142 sheltered.
The City of Huntington Beach has implemented an ambitious strategy to address and ultimately end homelessness. In FY 2021/22, the City took significant steps by appointing a Deputy Director of Homelessness & Behavioral Health Services and establishing the Homeless & Behavioral Health System . This comprehensive system aims to support individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness through outreach, engagement, case management, and connecting them with essential services such as shelter, housing, and behavioral health support. A lthough the Deputy Director’s position has ev olved since February 2022, the City continues to staff and support homelessness services.
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The HB Cares Volunteers program is an integral part of the Homeless & Behavioral Health System in Huntington Beach, serving as the backbone of the initiative and driving positive change within the community. Since its launch in 2023, the HB CARES Program h as successfully recruited and trained 22 volunteers who have undergone various training sessions, including de -escalation techniques, trauma -informed care, vicarious trauma, and Mental Health First Aid. Volunteers answer the homeless outreach line daily and return calls, so those in need have a streamlined means of communication with our outreach team.
Further, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist started in December 2023 and has assisted with 56 Disabling Condition Assessments. The therapist will continue to support mental health services on an as-needed basis.
The Homeless & Behavioral Health System also incorporate d homeless outreach social workers who actively engage d with unhoused and at -risk of being unhoused individuals, families, veterans, and seniors. Social workers offer ed support by linking individuals to resources, service providers, and aiding in securing necessary documents for County of Orange housing programs. They maintain ed close collaboration with local and county shelters, including the Huntington Beach Navigation Center, while also partnering w ith crisis response teams like Be Well to provide comprehensive assistance and support to those in need. Working in collaboration with Homeless Task Force officers, they ensure d that individuals receive d the necessary care and resources to address their unique situations effectively.
Be Well OC in Huntington Beach (BWOC) is another component of the Homeless & Behavioral Health System. BWOC employs a Mobile Crisis Response Team composed of two Crisis Interventionists who drive to locations and provide in -community assessment and stabilization services. The teams are well -trained and experienced in providing appropriate information, referrals, transportation to services, and additional follow -up support and case management - to help address mental health-related situations.
In FY 2023/24, the City's CDBG Program continued its support for outreach and assessment of homeless individuals through the StandUp for Kids Street Outreach , Robyne’s Nest, and Project Hope Alliance Programs.
StandUp for Kids operates a Street Outreach program where volunteer staff actively patrol the streets to locate and support homeless and at -risk youth aged 12 to 24 who are either unsheltered or unstably housed. The program provide d crucial services including food, clothing, hygiene items, and survival kits. In addition to these essentials, the program offered medical assistance and compassionate mentoring aimed at helping young individuals
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transition from homelessness to a more stable and hopeful future. In FY 2023/24, StandUp for Kids received $19,896 in CDBG funding and assisted 27 youth with their homelessness services.
In FY 2023/24, Robyne’s Nest was awarded $50,000 to continue its vital work in supporting homeless youth in Huntington Beach. The program plays a crucial role in assessing the needs of homeless youth and helping them become stable and productive citizens.
Robyne’s Nest focuses on identifying homeless youth, evaluating their individual needs, and developing personalized plans aimed at stability and success. The program provides a broad array of services, including academic support, financial guidance, and li fe skills development.
This support encompasses assistance with housing resources, essential needs like food and clothing, and educational aid such as tutoring, providing Chromebooks, school supplies, and covering fees. Furthermore, the program offers comp rehensive support for the health and well-being of the youth, including counseling, therapy, mentoring, and life skills classes. Over the past fiscal year, Robyne’s Nest assisted 38 homeless youth, which was nearly 10% below its target of 42.
In FY 2023/24, Project Hope Alliance (PHA) received $20,854 in CDBG funding to provide outreach and assessments for homeless youth. PHA offered comprehensive, wraparound support to 118 homeless individuals through its dedicated case managers. These case managers were available around the clock, allowing them to build meaningful relationships and address both expected and emergent needs or crises as they arose.
PHA assigned four case managers to work with students experiencing homelessness, delivering intensive, individualized, and long -term care. Their support encompassed a range of services, including academic guidance, social-emotional mentorship, transportation, access to technology, basic needs, and referrals for additional resources. This approach ensured that the youth received the tailored assistance necessary to help them stabilize and succeed.
The City continued to support the operations and services at the Navigation Center in FY 2023/24. Located at 17642 Beach Boulevard, the Navigation Center, which opened in December 2020, offers 174 beds for overnight shelter and provides direct access to essential services aimed at helping individuals experiencing homelessness move towards housing stability.
Upon seeking assistance at the Navigation Center, individuals are first assessed by the City’s Homeless Task Force. During the fiscal year, the Center provided support to a total of 296 homeless persons with funding from CDBG -CV public service funds. Addit ionally, 408
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individuals received support through a special allocation of HOME funds from the American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Act awarded in previous years.
These combined efforts reflect the City’s commitment to addressing homelessness and facilitating pathways to long-term housing solutions.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
In FY 2020/21, the City of Huntington Beach partnered with Mercy House to launch the Navigation Center, an emergency homeless shelter. This facility has received significant federal funding to support its operations, including $1,408,395 from CDBG, $2,028,847 from CDBG-CV (for activities related to COVID-19 prevention, preparation, and response), and $885,971 from HOME-ARP (unspent funds will be carried over into FY 2024/25). The Navigation Center can shelter up to 174 adults and couples under normal conditions. In FY 2023/24, the Center provided eme rgency shelter to 296 individuals using CDBG and CDBG -CV funds and offered supportive services to an additional 408 individuals with HOME-ARP funding.
In FY 2021/22, the City initiated the HB Oasis project in collaboration with the State of California Homekey Program, the County of Orange, National CORE, and American Family Housing. This project involved acquiring and rehabilitating the former Quality In n & Suites motel at 17251 Beach Boulevard to address homelessness in the region. HB Oasis served as interim housing for up to 62 individuals and households in Orange County's Central Service Planning Area. It provided not only transitional housing but also comprehensive property management and residential support services. The focus was on trauma -informed, evidence-based operations to support residents' reintegration into the community through robust case management and connections to permanent housing solutions.
In May 2024, the HB Oasis project transitioned to permanent supportive housing. This transition involved renovating the individual units to include kitchenettes and utilizing project- based vouchers to support long-term housing stability for its residents.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals); and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs
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To prevent homelessness and support at -risk populations, Huntington Beach actively participated in the Orange County Continuum of Care System. This system is designed to provide assistance to individuals at risk of becoming homeless, ensuring a network of support for those in need.
In FY 2023/24, the City maintained its commitment to supporting families through rental assistance programs. Families Forward received $200,000 to assist households with children, aiming to provide critical support to those in need. Additionally, $546,277 was allocated to the Mobile Home Tenant -Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program to help senior mobile homeowners manage the rising costs of space rents. Prior year TBRA programs also continued, such as the one run by Mercy House, which was allocated $296,64 2 in FY 2022/23 and enrolled six new tenants in FY 2023/24. Mercy House focuses on providing rental assistance to income-eligible households, veterans, and victims of domestic violence. Across all tenant-based rental assistance programs, a total of 59 households were assisted during the fiscal year.
Although the City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) or Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding, and therefore is not required to develop a discharge coordination policy, it remains committed to addressing this issue. The City will continue to work with the Orange County Housing Authority and the Continuum of Care Homeless Issues Task Force to develop and refine its discharge coordination policy.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the peri od of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
In its ongoing efforts to address homelessness and prevent those at risk from falling into homelessness, the City of Huntington Beach has implemented several strategic initiatives aimed at assisting various populations, including chronically homeless indiv iduals, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth. The City's approach focuses on helping these individuals transition to permanent housing and independent living, reducing the duration of homelessness, facilitating access to affordable hou sing, and preventing recurrence of homelessness among those who have recently been housed. Key efforts include actively securing both short-term and long-term funding, partnering with experienced service providers to leverage additional resources, and creating or securing affordable housing.
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Additionally, the City provides comprehensive case management services and engages in street outreach to connect homeless individuals to available resources. For example, the conversion of the former Quality Inn Hotel into the Huntington Beach Oasis project provided 62 non -congregate transitional units, offering extensive wraparound supportive services.
These services addressed various challenges such as mental and physical health issues, substance use, trauma, and employment barriers. The success of this i nitiative led to its conversion to permanent housing in May 2024.
Similarly, the Navigation Center, supported by over $3.5 million in CDBG and CDBG-CV funding and $885,971 in HOME-ARP funding, offers substantial wraparound services to help individuals transition from emergency shelter to more stable housing. Services will continue through FY 2024/25 until all unspent HOME -ARP funding is expended. Also, t he City is planning to repurpose the Navigation Center property into a permanent navigation center and affordable housing development project in FY 2024/25, aiming to provide both affordable housing and supportive services to chronically homeless individuals.
Finally, the City continued to prioritize tenant -based rental assistance, providing subsidies to 59 households in FY 2023/24 to support those in need.
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CR -30 - Pu bl ic Ho u si n g
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing.
The City of Huntington Beach does not have any public housing developments. However, it benefits from the services of the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA), which manages Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for residential units within Huntington Beach. Currently, 627 households in Huntington Beach receive Section 8 vouchers from OCHA, including 144 families, 102 disabled individuals, and 381 elderly households.
Additionally, OCHA administers various other voucher programs, including 30 Continuum of Care, 17 Family Self -Sufficiency, 20 Family Unification, two Non -Elderly Disabled, 104 Portability, 81 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, and 30 Emergency Housing Vo uchers.
However, the waiting list for these programs is currently closed.
Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership.
Not applicable.
Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs.
Not applicable.
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CR -3 5 - O t her A ct i o ns
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment.
Through the administration of the CDBG and HOME programs, every effort is made to remove barriers to affordable housing through agreements with for -profit and nonprofit affordable housing developers. These efforts also include working with neighborhood res idents to ensure affordable housing projects are acceptable. Ongoing monitoring of “for sale” affordable units is conducted by department staff by assuring that the affordable housing covenants are recorded on title when the unit is sold. To address the de cline in sources of housing funds, the City will continue to advocate for and pursue federal, state, local and private funding sources for affordable housing.
Also, City staff continued to work towards certification of its 2021-2029 Housing Element, one of the State-mandated elements of the City’s General Plan which must identify how the City will accommodate its share of the regional housing need for all economic segments of the community, commonly referred to as RHNA (Regional Housing Needs Allocation). For the 2021-2029 planning period, the City must provide zoning capacity for 13,368 dwelling units across all income levels. City staff has identified ways to a ccommodate the RHNA including production of accessory dwelling units, conversion of hotels/motels to lower-income housing, and implementation of Affordable Housing Overlays. The proposed Affordable Housing Overlays will allow for multi-family residential uses at densities ranging from 35 – 70 dwelling units per acre by right provided that at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower - income households.
While still in process of development, the Draft Housing Element also addresses the City’s provisions for affordable housing, emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing. The following policies in the City's Draft 2021 -2029 Housing Ele ment specifically address the variety of regulatory and financial tools used by the City to remove barriers and facilitate the provision of affordable housing:
Multi-family Acquisition and Rehabilitation : The acquisition/rehabilitation program will continue to be a part of the City’s affordable housing program. The City intends to direct the majority of its housing funds towards new construction of affordable housing. The City’s goal is to assist in the acquisition/rehabilitation of a minimum of 30
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units across all income levels with a focus on housing available at the very low - and low-income levels over the planning period.
Preservation of Assisted Rental Housing : Begin outreach to property owners in the first year of the planning period and continue ongoing outreach to property owners one year prior to affordability contract expiration. Staff will also continue the ongoing identification of qualified entities to ac quire and manage preserved affordable units.
And finally, staff will utilize funding sources such as HOME, Section 8, Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA), Housing Trust Fund, available federal, state, and loc al financing subsidy programs to preserve assisted rental housing.
Housing Authority Rental Assistance: Seek to provide additional rental assistance for residents from the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA), and coordinate with OCHA to identify additional apartment projects for participation in the Section 8 program. Continue to participate in meetings o f the Cities Advisory to OCHA to maintain ongoing communication about the Section 8 program and other affordable housing activities.
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance : Continue the TBRA program with qualified service providers and assist 200 households during the eight-year planning period.
Mobile Home Park Preservation : Implement the Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance as a means of preserving mobile home parks as long -term housing in the community. For residents/tenants interested in purchasing their park space, provide information on available State Mobile Home Park Rehabilitation and Resident Ownership Program (MPRROP) funding and assist with the subdivision map waiver process consistent with the Subdivision Map Act.
Adequate Sites: Continually monitor candidate housing sites and overall development within the City to ensure overall development capacity is maintained via the Annual Progress Reporting process. If the City’s remaining inventory falls below its remaining housing needs, the City will take the appropriate actions to rezone additional sites to accommodate the shortfall.
Establish Affordable Housing Overlay Zone : Implement the development standards and regulations related to the Affordable Housing Overlay.
Replacement Housing: The City will adopt replacement housing requirements within
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two years of Housing Element adoption to ensure the replacement of any existing units occupied by lower income households or households subject to affordability requirements in the last five years that are demolished to construct new housing units.
Actively Promote, Encourage, and Facilitate the Development of Accessory Dwelling Units: The City will support and accommodate the construction of ADU’s and will continue outreach and website updates, and will continue ongoing analysis of additional incentives to reflect market needs. Staff will also monitor ongoing Zoning Code updates as changes in legislation occur.
ADU Monitoring Program : Create a monitoring program to track ADU and JADU development and affordability levels utilizing SCAG’s HCD certified pre -approved affordability assumptions throughout the planning peri. Review ADU and JADU development progress annually to ensure productio n estimates are achieved. If the City finds they are not meeting proportionate ADU development, the City will determine if this creates a shortfall in remaining capacity to meet RHNA. If this is the case, the City will take the requ ired actions needed to supplement the shortfall in capacity within the required 180 days.
Candidate Sites Identified in Previous Housing Elements : The City will identify candidate housing sites within the sites inventory which may be subject to by right provisions if certain criteria are met and the development provides at least 20% of the proposed units affordable to lower income households concurre ntly with implementation of the overall rezoning program.
Affordable Housing Program and Housing Trust Fund : Continue to utilize the Affordable Housing Ordinance as a tool to integrate affordable housing within market rate developments, or alternatively, to generate fees in support of affordable housing in off-site locations.
Affordable Housing Development Assistance : Ongoing monitoring and adjustments to fees, development standards, incentives, and development review processes, where legally and financially feasible, to ensure such requirements do not unduly constrain housing development. Incorporate these revisions as part of the first Zoning Code Maintenance amendment by December 2025 and the second Zoning Code Maintenance amendment by June 2029. Ongoing financial and technical assistance for the development of affordable and mixed-income housing as development projects are submitted and prospective developers present inquiries to the City throughout the
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planning period. Financial sources may include HOME, Housing Trust Fund, PLHA, former RDA housing set-aside funds, Tax Credits, and other outside sources.
Residential Development on City Owned Property: The City will evaluate the feasibility of rezoning City owned properties for future residential development and present this information to the City Council.
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs.
To address obstacles in meeting underserved needs, the City of Huntington Beach has developed and implemented a range of strategies, activities, and funding approaches to benefit its residents in the areas of housing and community development. Recognizing that inadequate funding is a significant barrier, the City has actively sought additional resources and explored alternative funding sources to enhance its ability to address these needs. By pursuing innovative and creative solutions, the City has worked to make its service delivery systems more comprehensive. This effort includes maintaining and expanding partnerships with both for -profit and non -profit organizations to leverage additional resources and expertise.
The City has effectively utilized HOME and CDBG funds to focus on crucial areas such as affordable rental housing, tenant -based rental assistance, and homeowner rehabilitation programs. Federal funds have also been directed toward addressing specific housi ng needs, including improving availability, ensuring housing conditions meet standards, and promoting fair housing practices to prevent homelessness. In addition to housing, the City has allocated federal funds to community development projects, including infrastructure improvements, public facility enhancements, and code enforcement initiatives.
Moreover, the City is collaborating with neighboring jurisdictions to adopt a regional approach to addressing underserved needs, aiming to create a more coordinated and effective response to regional challenges. Through these comprehensive efforts, the Cit y strives to overcome obstacles and better meet the needs of its underserved populations.
Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards.
To protect children and families from lead poisoning, the City of Huntington Beach has implemented HUD's revised lead -based paint regulations, which focus on five key activities:
Notification, Lead Hazard Evaluation, Lead Hazard Reduction, Ongoing Maintena nce, and Response to Children with Environmental Intervention Blood Lead Levels.
In accordance with HUD Lead-Based Paint Regulations (Title X), the City ensures that federally funded rehabilitation projects address lead hazards comprehensively. Lead -based paint abatement is an integral part of the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program and the Acquisition/Rehabilitation of Affordable Rental Housing Program. For units selected for
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rehabilitation within rental housing projects, lead testing is conducted unless the property is statutorily exempt. If lead is detected, appropriate elimination or encapsulation measures are taken, with costs covered either by the project developer or thro ugh CDBG or HOME funds, as suitable.
To further reduce lead -based paint hazards in existing housing, all housing rehabilitation projects that receive federal funding are tested for lead and asbestos. If a lead -based paint hazard is identified, the City or its sub -grantee engages a lead consul tant to carry out abatement or interim controls based on the consultant's findings. Tenants are informed about the test results and the clearance report. In the Section 8 program, County staff conduct annual inspections of both existing and newly available units. Defective paint surfaces must be repaired in all cases. For units occupied by households with children under six years of age, corrective actions will include testing and, if necessary, abatement, or abatement without prior testing, to ensure a safe living environment.
Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families.
To address poverty and improve economic stability for families in Huntington Beach, the City has established several strategic objectives aimed at reducing poverty levels and enhancing economic opportunities. The primary goals are to reduce the number of f amilies dependent on welfare, decrease the need for housing subsidies, and increase economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals.
The City's anti -poverty strategy emphasizes enhancing employability through employment training and supportive services. This includes supporting literacy programs such as the Oakview Family Literacy Program, which aims to improve English speaking, reading , and writing skills among low -income families. Additionally, the City will continue to provide support for essential public services that support family stability, such as counseling, domestic violence prevention, food provision, substance abuse services, and job training.
To expand employment opportunities, the City has implemented three Business Improvement Districts and an Economic Development Strategy, which are designed to attract and retain businesses, industries, and investments. Information on economic development opportunities is made available to the public through the City’s official website and the dedicated business portal, www.hbbiz.com .
Moreover, the City’s Economic Development Division actively promotes job creation and economic growth, as outlined in the June 2017 Economic Development Implementation Plan and the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan for the City . The plans focus on retaining and creating jobs, as well as attracting new businesses and investments to Huntington Beach.
The City is committed to complying with Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act, which mandates that, to the greatest extent possible, the City will provide job training, employment, and contracting opportunities to low - and very low -income
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residents in conjunction with housing and public construction projects. This compliance ensures that local economic development efforts also foster individual self -sufficiency and community advancement.
Actions taken to develop institutional structure.
As the recipient of federal CDBG, HOME, CDBG-CV, and HOME-ARP funds, the City delegated the Community Development Department to be the lead department responsible for the overall administration of HUD grants. In that regard, the Department prepared the Consolidated Plan and the Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, drafted the Annual Action Plan , CAPER, and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, as well as all other reports required by federal rules and regulations.
The City has worked with non -profit agencies, for-profit developers, advocacy groups, clubs, organizations, neighborhood leadership groups, City departments, the private sector, and other government entities to implement the City’s five -year strategy to ad dress the priority needs outlined in the Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2020/21 – 2024/25. Engaging the community and stakeholders in the delivery of services and programs for the benefit of low to moderate residents has been vital in overcoming gaps in service delivery. The City also utilized public notices, Community Workshops and Meetings (as appropriate), the City’s website, and other forms of media to deliver information on carrying out the Consolidated Plan strategies.
Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.
In its ongoing efforts to address the needs of the homeless, low -income individuals, and families with special needs, the City of Huntington Beach has fostered a network of partnerships and collaborations with a diverse range of local service providers and City departments. These collaborations are essential in bridging gaps and meeting the community’s demands effectively. The City works closely with various partners, including the Huntington Beach Police Department, Library Services, Community Services, an d Public Works Departments, to deliver comprehensive support.
Key partners in this effort include American Family Housing, National CORE, Jamboree Housing Corporation, Habitat for Humanity, Interval House, Mercy House, Families Forward, Colette’s Children’s Home, AMCAL, Community SeniorServ, and Project Self -Sufficiency.
Additionally, collaborations with the Fair Housing Foundation, the Orange County Housing Authority, 2 -1-1 Orange County, and OC Comm unity Services (Orange County Continuum of Care) play a crucial role in providing targeted assistance and coordinating resources.
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These partnerships enhance the City’s ability to offer a wide range of services, from housing and emergency shelter to supportive services and fair housing advocacy, ensuring that the needs of vulnerable populations are effectively addressed.
Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice.
In May 2020, Huntington Beach, along with 20 other Orange County cities, the County of Orange, and the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, developed the Orange County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. The AI outlined fair housing priorities and goals to overcome fair housing issues. In addition, the AI laid out meaningful strategies to be implemented to achieve progress towards the County’s obligation to affirmatively further fair housing. The 2020-2024 AI identified these goals:
1. Increase the supply of affordable housing in high opportunity areas.
2. Prevent displacement of low - and moderate -income residents with protected characteristics, including Hispanic residents, Vietnamese residents, seniors, and people with disabilities.
3. Increase community integration for persons with disabilities.
4. Ensure equal access to housing for persons with protected characteristics, who are disproportionately likely to be lower-income and to experience homelessness.
5. Expand access to opportunity for protected classes.
In FY 2020/21, the City of Huntington Beach negotiated the terms of a 43 -unit affordable housing development for seniors located at 18431 Beach Boulevard . The project, known as Jamboree’s Huntington Beach Seniors Project, is a collaborative effort between the City and Jamboree Housing Corporation and seeks to accomplish several of the goals listed above. The project will increase the supply of affordable housing, will integrate persons with disabilities into the project, will ensure equal access to housing for persons with protected characteristics (seniors), and expands access to opportunity for protected classes. The project is currently under construction and slated for completion in January 2025.
The City also invested over $2.25 million in tenant based rental assistance using HOME funding since July 2020 and has prevented displacement of over 200 lower income Huntington Beach households to date.
The City also ensured equal access to housing and expanded access to opportunities for persons with protected characteristics through the work of their contractor, the Fair Housing Foundation (FHF). The FHF provided the following services to affirmatively further fair
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housing:
Landlord/Tenant Services
In partnership with the Fair Housing Foundation (FHF), the City of Huntington Beach implemented a comprehensive fair housing program targeting tenants, landlords, property owners, realtors, and property management companies. This program focused on counseling these groups about their rights and responsibilities to identify and address potential fair housing violations. During FY 2023/24, FHF provided direct client services to 320 unduplicated households, with 70% of those served being classified as extremely low or low -income. A significant portion of the inquiries, approximately 87%, came from current tenants seeking guidance on issues such as habitability, rent increases, evictions, and notices.
Furthermore, FHF actively investigated and responded to allegations of illegal housing discrimination. Of the 54 discrimination claims received, 12 led to cases being opened for further investigation, while 42 were resolved. The majority of these allegatio ns were related to physical and mental disabilities, highlighting a critical area of concern in fair housing enforcement.
Education and Outreach Activities
The FHF implemented a comprehensive and extensive education and outreach program aimed at raising awareness and understanding of fair housing laws among key stakeholders such as managers, tenants, landlords, owners, realtors, and property management companies. Th e program was designed to promote media and consumer interest and encourage grassroots involvement within the community. FHF specifically targeted their outreach efforts towards individuals and protected classes most likely to face housing discrimination.
Throughout the year, FHF carried out a variety of activities to benefit residents of Huntington Beach. This included regular "All Area Activities" and specific initiatives focused solely on the Huntington Beach community. The Foundation actively participated in numerous community relations events, including engaging with eight agencies to discuss fair housing, staffing five booths in collaboration with the Oak View Family Resource Center, attending nine community meetings, delivering six community presentations, hosting four workshops and walk-in clinics on fair housing, and distributing 3,251 pieces of literature throughout Huntington Beach.
These efforts underscore FHF’s commitment to advancing fair housing practices and enhancing community education.
Finally, the City worked to enhance access to services and housing for residents with limited
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English proficiency. For the federal CDBG program, the City offered to make public notices available in English and Spanish, and ensured translators were available at public meetings, if requested.
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CR -40 - Mo ni t or in g
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements.
The City follows monitoring procedures for subrecipients, which includes a thorough in-house review of quarterly progress reports and expenditures, and an annual desk review or on-site visit to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The monitoring system encourages uniform reporting to achieve consistent information on beneficiaries. Technical assistance is provided throughout the program year on an as-needed basis. Formal monitoring of multiple public service agreements with 2022/23 subrecipients was performed by desk review during the program year. Monitoring of FY 2023/24 subrecipients will be conducted in FY 2024/25.
The City also performs project monitoring of all rent restricted affordable units assisted with HOME, CDBG, and the former Redevelopment Agency Housing Set -Aside Funds, and in accordance with 24 CFR 92.504 (d):
• Annual audits for compliance with regulatory agreement affordability covenants; and • On site visits, which include property inspections of randomly selected units assisted with HOME, CDBG, and former Redevelopment Agency Housing Set- Aside Funds.
In addition, the City encouraged minority business outreach in all of its federally assisted (CDBG and HOME) construction work in excess of $2,000. As part of the Notice Inviting Bid procedures, the City requires subrecipients undertaking improvements, re construction, or rehabilitation of community and private facilities, infrastructure projects, and affordable housing development s to make a good faith effort to hire women or minority -based businesses and to require equal employment opportunity for all ind ividuals and business concerns.
Citizen Participation Plan
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports.
Pursuant to 24 CFR Part 91, the City solicited public review and comment on the draft 2023/24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). A notice was published on August 29, 2024, indicating a public review period from August 29, 2024, through September 17, 2024. The 2023/24 CAPER was available in hard copy at Huntington Beach City Hall and for
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public review on the City’s website at: http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/cdbg/. Copies were also available to be emailed or delivered via U.S. mail to interested persons. A public meeting to approve the plan will be held on September 17, 2024.
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Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.
Between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, Huntington Beach submitted one minor amendment to their FY 2023/24 Annual Action Plan. On August 14, 2023, the City submitted a minor amendment to allocate prior year funds to two specific programs: the Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan and Grants Program and the Housing Services for the Tenant -Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program.
Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grants?
Not applicable.
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.
Not applicable.
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CR - 50 - HO ME
Include the results of on -site inspections of affordable rental housing assisted under the program to determine compliance with housing codes and other applicable regulations.
Huntington Beach monitors HOME -assisted affordable rental housing to determine compliance with HOME property standards set forth in 24 CFR 92.251 and with the Housing Quality Standards (“HQS”) found in 24 CFR 882.109. The City has partnered with several CHDOs and for -profit developers throughout the years to develop affordable housing including Orange County Community Housing Corporation (OCCHC), Collette’s Children’s Home, Interval House, and Jamboree to name a few. In FY 2023/24, 10 HOME affordable housing projects encompassing 302 units total were monitored and inspected. Properties that were monitored and inspected include:
• Pacific Court Apartments, 2200 Delaware, 47 units – In Compliance • Oceana Apartments, 18151 Beach Boulevard, 24 units – In Compliance • Huntington Pointe Apartments, 18992 Florida Street, 104 units – In Compliance • Hermosa Vista, 15363 & 15425 Goldenwest Street, 88 units – In Compliance • Jamboree I, 17372 Koledo Lane, 5 units – In Compliance • Jamboree III, 17362 Koledo Lane, 5 units – In Compliance • Jamboree IV, 17442 Koledo Lane, 5 units - In Compliance • OCCHC Koledo I, 17361 & 17371 Koledo Lane, 10 units - In Compliance • Interval House Crisis Shelters, confidential address, 6 units – In Compliance • OCCHC Queens Lane, 17422 and 17423 Queens Lane, 8 units – In Compliance
Provide an assessment of the jurisdiction's affirmative marketing actions for HOME units.
For new construction and rehabilitation of rental project activities, the City requires the owner/developer to have an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan prior to any lease -up activities occurring. During FY 2023/24, the City collected and monitored 10 Affirmative Marketing and Tenant Selection Plans and all were in compliance with the affordable housing agreements and with the requirements at 24 CFR 200.620.
Refer to IDIS reports to describe the amount and use of program income for projects, including the number of projects and owner and tenant characteristics.
Huntington Beach had a total of $432,985.95 in HOME program income in FY 2023/24 ($257,519.73 from prior year receipts, and $ 175,466.22 in new receipts) , all of which is attributed to homeowner rehabilitation loan payoffs and residual receipts from affordable
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housing development project.
The City disbursed program income in the amount of $296,543.69 for the following activities:
• $60,978.61 on IDIS #650 HOME Program Administration
• $132,945.54 on IDIS #693 2022 Mercy House Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program (homeless, at risk of homelessness, victims of domestic violence, and veterans) • $71,984 on IDIS #715 2023 Mobile Home Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program (low- and moderate-income, senior mobile home residents)
• $30,635.54 on IDIS # 716 2023 Families Forward Tenant -Based Rental Assistance Program (families with children who are homeless and at risk of homelessness)
Consistent with HUD regulations, the City drew down program income before requesting funds from the HOME letter of credit.
Describe other actions taken to foster and maintain affordable housing.
In its ongoing commitment to addressing housing needs and supporting vulnerable populations, the City of Huntington Beach has undertaken several significant projects and collaborations. The City allocated $2.8 million in HOME funds in the FY 2020/21 Annual Action Plan to develop a 43 -unit senior affordable housing project at 18431 Beach Boulevard. This project, developed in partnership with Jamboree Housing Corporation, will provide nine units specifically HOME -restricted for eligible seniors in Huntington Beach. Currently under construction, the Huntington Beach Senior Housing Project is expected to be completed and fully leased by January 2025.
Additionally, the City collaborated with the County of Orange, National CORE, and American Family Housing to repurpose the former Quality Inn & Suites at 17251 Beach Boulevard. This site was converted into the Huntington Beach Oasis, a non -congregate shelter offering 62 units for adult individuals and households experiencing homelessness in the Orange County Central Service Planning Area. The Huntington Beach Oasis provided interim housing and comprehensive supportive services to meet the complex needs of i ts residents. As of May 2024, the facility was transitioned to permanent housing, reflecting its successful transformation in addressing homelessness.
Furthermore, the City of Huntington Beach collaborated with Families Forward and Mercy House to offer tenant-based rental assistance, supporting 23 households within the city. In FY 2023/24, the City implemented its second year of a new housing assistance program
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specifically for income-eligible senior mobile homeowners. This program successfully assisted 36 senior households with space rent, highlighting the significant financial support needed for Huntington Beach's senior population. These efforts reflect the City’s ongoing efforts to address and alleviate housing challenges for its residents.
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Identify the number of individuals assisted and the types of assistance provided.
Total Labor Hours CDBG HOME
Total Number of Activities 0 0
Total Labor Hours
Total Section 3 Worker Hours
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours
Table 14 – Total Labor Hours
Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program CDBG HOME Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Public Housing Targeted Workers
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Other Funding Targeted Workers.
Direct, on-the job training (including apprenticeships).
Indirect training such as arranging for, contracting for, or paying tuition for, off-site training.
Technical assistance to help Section 3 workers compete for jobs (e.g., resume assistance, coaching).
Outreach efforts to identify and secure bids from Section 3 business concerns.
Technical assistance to help Section 3 business concerns understand and bid on contracts.
Division of contracts into smaller jobs to facilitate participation by Section 3 business concerns.
Provided or connected residents with assistance in seeking employment including: drafting resumes, preparing for interviews, finding job opportunities, connecting residents to job placement services.
Held one or more job fairs.
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that can provide direct services or referrals.
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that provide one or more of the following: work readiness health screenings, interview clothing, uniforms, test fees, transportation.
Assisted residents with finding childcare.
Assisted residents to apply for or attend community college or a four-year educational institution.
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Assisted residents to apply for or attend vocational/technical training.
Assisted residents to obtain financial literacy training and/or coaching.
Bonding assistance, guaranties, or other efforts to support viable bids from Section 3 business concerns.
Provided or connected residents with training on computer use or online technologies.
Promoting the use of a business registry designed to create opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses.
Outreach, engagement, or referrals with the state one-stop system, as designed in Section 121(e)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Other.
Table 15 – Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program