Att #2 Resolution No. 2026-10 — City Council/Public Financing Authority, May 5, 2026

EXHIBIT “A”
FY 2026-2027 CDBG AND HOME

RECOMMENDATIONS

EXHIBIT “B”
FY 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

FY 2026/27

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Draft for Public Review
April 3 – May 5, 2026
City of Huntington Beach
Community Enhancement Division
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2026/27 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 3 AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ....................................................................... 3 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) ........................................................................ 11 AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(I) and 91.315(I) ............................... 12 AP-12 Citizen Participation – 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c) ................................................... 21 EXPECTED RESOURCES ......................................................................................................... 25 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ........................................................................................... 25 ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................ 28 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives ...................................................................................................... 28 PROJECTS ............................................................................................................................ 32 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) ..................................................................................................................... 32 AP-38 Project Summary ......................................................................................................................... 34 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ........................................................................................... 51 AFFORDABLE HOUSING ....................................................................................................... 53 AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) .................................................................................................. 53 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) .......................................................................................................... 54 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ............................................................ 55 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ................................................................................... 59 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)............................................................................................................ 61 PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................... 65 AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) .................................................................... 65

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

Introduction

The Huntington Beach 2025/26-2029/30 Consolidated Plan (“Con Plan”) constitutes the City's strategy for addressing its housing and community development needs utilizing federal entitlement funds. The goals are to assist low- and moderate-income persons, provide decent housing, create suitable living environments, and expan d economic opportunities. Included in the Consolidated Plan are broad five -year objectives and strategies to accomplish these goals. Specific identifiable benchmarks for measuring progress in realizing the City’s strategy are proposed in the Annual Action Plans.

The 202 6/27 Annual Action Plan includes application for funds under two different HUD entitlement programs - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). Current year entitlements combined with reallocations and repayme nts from prior year activities (program income) bring the total funding for Program Year 2026/27 to just nearly $2.13 million. The following Annual Action Plan describes resources, programs, activities and actions Huntington Beach will undertake in FY 2026/27 to implement its strategic plan and ultimately achieve its Consolidated Plan goals and objectives, summarized in the table on the following page.

Consolidated Plan
5-Year Priority

Implementing Programs

2026/27
Goal
Outcome/
Objective
Households with Housing
Problems
▪ Special Code Enforcement
($220,607)
▪ Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans
and Grants Program ($ 479,818)
▪ Families Forward Tenant Based
Rental Assistance Program
($200,000)
▪ Mercy House Tenant Based
Rental Assistance Program
($100,000)
▪ Mobile Home Tenant -Based
Rental Assistance Program
($111,032.77)
▪ Housing Services for TBRA
($210,000)
▪ Affordable Housing Development
($233,666.12)
750 Housing Units

18 Housing Units

15 Households

7 Households

5 Households

27 Housing Units

TBD Housing Units
SL-3

DH-1

DH-2

DH-2
Homelessness ▪ Pathways to Independence
($25,382)
▪ Project Hope Alliance ($23, 382)
▪ Robyne’s Nest ($27, 382)
40 Persons

105 Persons
40 Persons
SL-1

SL-1
SL-1
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▪ StandUp for Kids OC – Street
Outreach Program ($1 7,382)
75 Persons SL-1
Special Needs Populations ▪ Senior Services Care Management ($22,382)
▪ Save the Brave Offshore Fishing
Program ($17,382)
175 Persons

250 Persons
SL-1

SL-1
Priority Community Services Youth Services
▪ All for Kids Organization (formerly
Children’s Bureau) ($30,382)

150 Persons

SL-1
Priority Community and Public
Facilities
▪ No projects in FY 202 6/27
Priority Infrastructure
Improvements
▪ ADA Curb Cuts in Maintenance
Zone 4 ($140,000)
2,277 Persons SL-1
Other Housing and Community
Development Needs
▪ HOME Administration ($5 1,690.77)
▪ CDBG Administration ($ 218,233)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not
Applicable

Summary of the Objectives and Outcomes Identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has established three predetermined objectives and outcomes designed to capture the range of community impacts that occur as a result of CDBG and HOME-funded programs. Each activity or program funded with CDBG or HOME must fall under one of three objectives and one of three outcomes. The framework of selecting these objectives and outcomes is known as HUD’s CPD Outcome Performance Measurement System. Here are the objectives and outcomes to choose from:

Objectives
• Creating Suitable Living Environments relates to activities that are designed to benefit communities, families, or individuals by addressing issues in their living environment, from physical problems with their environment to social issues. • Providing Decent Housing covers the wide range of housing activities where the purpose is to meet individual family or community housing needs. • Creating Economic Opportunities applies to activities related to economic development, commercial revitalization, or job creation.

Outcomes
• Availability/Accessibility applies to activities that make services, infrastructure, public services, public facilities, housing, or shelter available or accessible to low - and moderate-income people, including persons with disabilities. • Affordability applies to activities that provide affordability in a variety of ways to low- and moderate -income people and is appropriate to use whenever an activity is lowering the cost, improving the quality, or increasing the affordability of a product or service to benefit a low-income household.

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• Sustainability applies to activities that are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods, helping to make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low- and moderate-income or by removing or eliminating slums or blighted areas, through multiple activities or services that sustain communities or neighborhoods.

The City of Huntington Beach has ambitious objectives for spending its federal entitlement grant funding. The objectives are identified in the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment which was developed by reviewing census statistical data and building upon al ready adopted planning documents, coupled with consultation with housing, homeless and service providers, City Departments, and the public via community meetings, public hearings, and a Community Needs Assessment Survey. The result was the formation of seven areas of priority need, including:

1. Housing Needs: The need for affordable housing options in the City continues to be high, based on the proportion of households in the City experiencing cost burdens.

2. Community Facility Needs: The City recognizes the high need for public improvement activities throughout the City in order to provide for and maintain a safe and decent environment for its citizens. Identified community facility needs include, but are not limited to, parks and playgrounds, community and neighborhood facilities, and childcare and youth centers.

3. Infrastructure Needs : The City recognizes the high need for public infrastructure improvements throughout the City in order to provide for and maintain a safe and decent environment for its citizens. Identified public infrastructure needs include, but are not limited to, sidewalk improvements, bicycle and walking paths, street and alley improvements, and tree planting and beautification.

4. Homeless Needs: The is a high need for continued investment of federal funding into serving the City’s homeless and at risk of homelessness populations. Using CDBG public service funds, the City will provide assistance to homeless service providers that assist various subcategories of homeless population s such as homeless youth and women.

5. Special Needs : Huntington Beach prioritizes housing and services for special needs populations. Special needs populations include the elderly, families with young children, developmentally disabled, victims of domestic violence, homeless individuals, and those with behavioral or physical health issues.

6. Community Service Needs: There are a number of vital community services in the City that need continued support. These community services serve low - to moderate - income households and generally do not fall under the other service populations (homeless, special needs, etc.).

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7. Other Housing and Community Development Needs: The City has identified the need to provide support for the HOME and CDBG programs in the City, as well as to affirmatively further fair housing. These activities are vital to the continuation of the City’s efforts to administer these programs.

Evaluation of Past Performance

HUD requires grantees to provide an evaluation of past performance. Because programs included in the first year of the new Consolidated Plan (FY 2025/26) are still in progress, the performance summary below reflects the City’s accomplishments during the mo st recently completed Consolidated Plan period, covering FY 2020/21 through FY 2024/25.

Decent Housing
• In FY 2020/21, the City of Huntington Beach allocated $2.8 million in HOME funding to support the development of a 43-unit affordable senior housing project at 18431 Beach Boulevard. This project, in partnership with the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Jamboree Housing Corporation, is a significant step in addressing the housing needs of seniors. Of the 43 units, nine are HOME -income and rent-restricted, ensuring affordability for very -low-income households. The project was completed in De cember 2024 and contributes to nearly 50% of the City’s 20 -unit development goal for the 2020/21-2024/25 Consolidated Plan period.

• Since July 2020, the City has allocated nearly $3 million in HOME funds for the Tenant - Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program, which helps low - and moderate -income households with rental costs. This program has been instrumental in addressing housing affordability challenges and has assisted 262 households so far, showcasing its effectiveness in supporting vulnerable populations. • The City’s Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans and Grants Program provides critical support to lower-income homeowners. The Rehabilitation Grant Program offers one - time grants of up to $20,000 for deferred maintenance and health/safety repairs, while the Rehabilitation Loan Program offers deferred payment loans up to $75,000 for larger repairs. To date, 63 homeowner rehabilitation projects have been completed through these programs, with more households currently being assisted in FY 2024/25.

These efforts demon strate the City’s ongoing commitment to supporting homeownership and preserving affordable housing for its residents.

Suitable Living Environment
• The City's Special Code Enforcement program has consistently surpassed its goal of assisting 600 housing units each year in CDBG -eligible areas. Since July 2020, the program has issued over 5,578 code violations, which in most cases, are voluntarily addressed by homeowners. This proactive approach to maintaining community standards and ensuring safe and habitable living conditions, underscores the City's HUNTINGTON BEACH 2026/27 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 7

commitment to ensuring compliance with housing standards and contributing to the overall well-being and livability of neighborhoods within CDBG-eligible areas.

• The City of Huntington Beach continues to prioritize the delivery of high -quality services to various segments of the community, including youth, homeless individuals, seniors, the disabled, and illiterate adults. These efforts are supported through public service funding and aim to improve the well -being and accessibility of essential services for residents.

Since July 2020, the City has made significant progress in its public service initiatives.

For example, over 867 youth have benefited from subsidized after -school programming, enriching their educational experiences and offering valuable opportunities for personal growth. Additionally, 2,829 homeless individuals have received a range of services, including case management, emergency housing, outreach services, and other supportive programs. These efforts highlight the City’s commitment to addressing homelessness and supporting vulnerable populations.

Furthermore, 1,448 seniors and individuals with special needs have accessed services through the City’s Senior Care Services Program and the Oak View Family Literacy Program. These programs are designed to meet the specific needs of these groups, ensuring they receive the su pport and care they require. These initiatives reflect the City’s ongoing dedication to enhancing the lives of its residents and ensuring that all members of the community have access to the services they need.

• As part of its commitment to enhancing public facilities and community infrastructure, the City set a goal to assist 5,000 persons with improved or new public facilities during the 2020/21-2024/25 Consolidated Plan period. In FY 2023/24, the City allocated CDBG funding to the Central Library Restrooms Project, which includes ADA improvements.

This project not only contributed to enhancing accessibility but also exceeded the goal by serving a larger number of individuals than initially targeted.

• The City used CDBG funding in FY 2020/21, 2021/22, FY 2023/24 , and in FY 2024/25 to make ADA curb cut improvements in various areas of the City. By the end of FY 2024/25, 9,312 persons benefited from the handicap-accessible curb cuts, surpassing the 5-year goal of 2,000.

Economic Opportunity
In 2024, the City of Huntington Beach updated its Economic Development Strategic Plan. The City Council initiated this update to reinforce existing economic development efforts, address current needs, and prioritize new initiatives. The plan provides a roa dmap for strengthening the local economy, creating jobs, and ensuring that Huntington Beach remains a vibrant and welcoming place for businesses, residents, and visitors. A blend of new initiatives and enhancements across four main areas are featured in the plan:

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• Business Retention, Attraction & Expansion
• Tourism, Culture & Community
• Responsive & Effective Government
• Communication & Collaboration

The plan aims to enhance the City's economic vitality and quality of life by retaining and attracting a diversified mix of businesses, strengthening tourism and cultural offerings, growing the Streamline Surf City Initiative, and fostering stronger collabo ration with local stakeholders. Each area includes specific goals and objectives with actionable milestones, as well as priorities for the upcoming year.

In addition, in October 2023, the City Council adopted the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan for the City of Huntington Beach. This 2023 -2027 Strategic Plan identifies various policies and programs that the City should prioritize, over and above normal operations, within the limited financial, human, and operational resources of the City. The goal of economic development is for greater business retention, investment, and job growth in Huntington Beach.

Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process

The City developed its Con Plan through extensive consultation and coordination with housing, social service and healthcare providers; public agencies; and the local public housing agency as presented in Tab le 2. As a means of gaining input from these agencies, the City conducted an agency consultation workshop, public meetings, a survey, and invited local grantees to provide comments on the draft Con Plan and Annual Action Plan (“AAP”). In addition, consultation in the development of the Con Plan involved several City departments.

Consulted Agencies and Organizations
Families Forward Fair Housing Foundation Literacy Volunteers StandUp for Kids Community SeniorServ
Mental Health Association of
Orange County
Oak View Family Resource
Center Children’s Bureau
Open Arms Food Pantry and
Resource Center Robyne’s Nest
Pathways to Independence Project Hope Alliance
City of Huntington Beach Departments and Commissions
Huntington Beach Office of
Business Development
Huntington Beach Community
Services Department
Huntington Beach Police
Department
Huntington Beach Public
Works Department
Huntington Beach City Council Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB)
Other Public Agencies
Orange County Health Agency Orange County Housing
Authority

Table 2 – Citizen Participation Consultation

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The City of Huntington Beach has followed HUD guidelines for citizen and community involvement in the preparation of its Con Plan and AAP. This process aims to ensure that the community has an active role in shaping the documents, which will guide the allocation of federal funding for housing and community development projects.

To encourage broad participation, the City engaged the public through various activities to prepare the Con Plan and AAP, including:

• Agency Workshop
• Community Meetings
• Community Needs Survey
• Public Hearings

These efforts allowed residents and stakeholders to provide valuable input on the City's priorities and needs.

A draft of the five-year Con Plan was available for public comment from April 4 to May 6, 2025.

During this period, the public had the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the draft plan. Additionally, a City Council public hearing took place on May 6, 2025, offering a final opportunity for residents and interested parties to comment on the plan before it was formally adopted and submitted to HUD.

Citizen participation for the development of the 2026/27 AAP included a public comment period from April 3 to May 5, 2026, during which residents and stakeholders could review the draft APP and provide feedback. A City Council public hearing will also be held on May 5, 2026, offering a final opportunity for input prior to adoption and submission to HUD. All comments received have been incorporated into the AAP.

Summary of public comments

Public comments received at the agency workshop, community meetings, the results of the community survey, and comments made at public hearing can be found in the Appendix.

Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them

The City responded to all relevant comments. All comments received were accepted.

Summary

Key findings of the Needs Assessment include:

• Housing overpayment is the most prevalent housing problem, with 76% of Huntington Beach's low and moderate income (<80% AMI) renter households facing a cost burden (>30% of income on housing costs), and 4 0% facing a severe cost burden (>50% of HUNTINGTON BEACH 2026/27 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 10

income towards housing). Consultation with housing, homeless and public service providers identify the shortage of affordable rental housing as the most significant issue facing Huntington Beach's extremely low-, low- and moderate-income residents.

• Household overcrowding is a far less significant problem than overpayment in Huntington Beach though it has doubled in the last decade from 5% of all renters in 2010 to 10% a decade later (as documented by 2007-2011 and 2016 -2020 ACS1).

However, certain neighborhoods continue to experience high levels of overcrowding.

• Many of the workers who make up Huntington Beach's workforce earn modest incomes, making it challenging to afford to in live in the City where they work. The analysis of rental housing costs and affordability illustrates that households earning extremely low, low and moderate incomes cannot afford average market rents in Huntington Beach. Local occupations priced out of the rental market include:
bookkeepers, bus drivers, preschool teachers, retail sales managers, and food service managers.

• For homeless people or people at-risk of becoming homeless, the most significant problem is the lack of affordable rental housing. This problem has been compounded by record high rents combined with decreases in public funding previously used to support affordable housing.

• The City's Capital Improvement Program identifies the following general projects (within low- and moderate-income areas) in need of CDBG funds over the next five years:
✓ American with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to public facilities ✓ Sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements, including accessibility ramps ✓ Main Street Library HVAC installation project
✓ Critical repairs to police and fire stations throughout the City ✓ Necessary improvements to the Oak View Library, Oak View Family Resource Center, Central Library, and playground improvements at 9 th Street and Lagenbeck Parks

1 The American Community Survey (ACS), performed by the U.S. Census Bureau, is an ongoing Census statistical survey that samples a small percentage of the population every year, and publishes five-year averages of this data.

Many of the tables in the Consolidated Plan are "pre -populated" by HUD with data from the 20 16-2020 ACS, and thus the City has utilized the 2016-2020 ACS as the primary data source throughout the Plan.

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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)

Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source

The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan (“Plan”), and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency HUNTINGTON BEACH Community Enhancement Division CDBG Administrator HUNTINGTON BEACH
Jennifer Villasenor, Community
Development Director
Community Enhancement Division
HOME Administrator HUNTINGTON BEACH
Jennifer Villasenor, Community
Development Director
Community Enhancement Division
Table 3 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative

The Community Enhancement Division of the City of Huntington Beach serves as the lead agency responsible for overseeing the development of both the Con Plan and the Annual Action Plan. This division plays a crucial role in coordinating the allocation of fu nding for various community development projects and initiatives. It is also responsible for monitoring community-based organizations that receive funding, ensuring compliance with program requirements, and managing the successful implementation of these p rojects. Additionally, the division administers the CDBG and HOME programs, which support affordable housing and other community development efforts. Beyond these responsibilities, the division also oversees other housing and community development initiatives, ensuring that all efforts align with the City’s goals and HUD guidelines. Through these activities, the Community Enhancement Division plays a key role in fostering the growth and improvement of Huntington Beach’s housing and community services.

Annual Action Plan Public Contact Information

Gregory Hoang
Senior Housing Analyst
City of Huntington Beach, Community Enhancement Division 2000 Main Street, 5th Floor
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone: (714) 563-5473
Email: [email protected]
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(I) and 91.315(I)

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)).

The City of Huntington Beach developed its Con Plan through a collaborative process that involved consultation with a wide range of stakeholders. These stakeholders included the Orange County Housing Authority, various City departments, health and social service providers, and neighboring local governments . A key part of this process was seeking input from housing, homeless, and social service providers active within Huntington Beach.

To gather valuable insights, the City held an agency workshop to better understand the services they offer, identify priority needs within the community, and pinpoint any gaps in services. This workshop was an important tool for capturing the perspectives of organizations that work directly with residents in need of housing assistance, homeless services, and other social support.

By engaging a diverse group of stakeholders and utilizing surveys and consultations, the City ensured that the Con Plan was shaped by the knowledge and experiences of those most directly involved in addressing the community’s housing and social service nee ds. This collaborative approach was essential in making sure the plan reflects the community’s priorities, ultimately guiding the allocation of resources to effectively address the key challenges Huntington Beach faces.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness

The City of Huntington Beach actively participates in the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC), which is led and coordinated by the Orange County Health Care Agency. This partnership between public and nonprofit entities aims to ensure comprehensive and regional coordination of efforts and resources to address homelessness and support individuals at risk of homelessness throughout Orange County.

As part of the CoC, the City's Homeless Outreach Case Manager collaborates with other stakeholders to promote community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness.

The CoC serves as a regional convener of year -round planning processes and facilitat es the involvement of public and private agencies within the regional homeless system of care.

The Orange County Continuum of Care system is structured to achieve several key objectives:

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1. Promote Community -wide Commitment: The CoC fosters a shared commitment among stakeholders to end homelessness through regional coordination and collaboration.

2. Advocate for Funding and Resources: It advocates funding and resources to support efforts aimed at quickly rehousing individuals experiencing homelessness while minimizing trauma and dislocation.

3. Promote Access to Mainstream Programs: The CoC works to ensure that homeless individuals and families have access to and effectively utilize mainstream programs and services.

4. Implement Best Practices: It promotes the implementation of best practices and evidence-based approaches to homeless programming and services to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

By actively participating in the Orange County Continuum of Care, the City of Huntington Beach contributes to the collective efforts aimed at addressing homelessness and improving outcomes for individuals and families experiencing housing instability in the region.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS

Not applicable. The City of Huntington Beach does not receive ESG funds.

Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
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Agency/Group/
Organization
Agency/Group/
Organization Type
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the
anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
City of Huntington
Beach
Other government
- Local
• Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs
Homelessness Strategy
• Non-Homeless Special
Needs Market Analysis
• Economic Development
• Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy
• Anti-Poverty Strategy
• Lead-based Paint Strategy
Citizen Participation Advisory Board
(“CPAB”). The City of Huntington
Beach will continue to maintain
strong relationships with service
providers through the CPAB to help
implement the five-year strategy
outlined in the Con Plan. The CPAB
plays a key role in ensuring that
community input and collaboration
remain central to the process of
allocating resources and addressing
the social service needs of the
community.

Huntington Beach
City Council
Civic Leaders • Housing Need Assessment
• Non-Homeless Special
Needs Market Analysis
• Economic Development
• Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy
• Anti-Poverty Strategy
Public hearings. Public hearings are
a key component of the City’s
process for ensuring that the Con
Plan accurately reflects the needs
and priorities of the community. City
Council members, who represent
the needs of their constituents, play
an important role in this process by
incorporating community feedback
into the Con Plan. The needs and
priorities identified through public
hearings, consultations, and surveys
have been integrated into the Con
Plan, ensuring that the City’s
strategy addresses the most
pressing concerns of residents.

These public hearings provide a
platform for community members to
voice their opinions and influence
the allocation of resources to meet
the housing and social service needs
of Huntington Beach. Through this
process, the City ensures that the
Con Plan is responsive to the
community's evolving needs.

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Huntington Beach
City Manager’s
Office
Grantee
Department
• Housing Needs Assessment
• Public Housing Needs
• Homeless Needs –
Chronically Homeless
• Homeless Needs – Families
with Children
• Homeless Needs – Veterans
• Homeless Needs –
Unaccompanied Youth
• Homelessness Strategy
• Non-Homeless Special
Needs
• Market Analysis
• Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy
• Anti-Poverty Strategy
• Lead-Based Paint Survey
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

City of Huntington
Beach Community
and Library
Services
Department
Grantee
Department

Services-Children
Services-
Education
Services-Elderly
Persons
• Non-Homeless Special
Needs
• Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy

Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Oak View Literacy
Program
Grantee
Department

Services-
Education
• Non-Homeless Special
Needs
• Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy
• Anti-Poverty Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Huntington Beach
Council on Aging
Services-Elderly
Persons
• Non-Homeless Special
Needs

Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Huntington Beach
Police
Department
Grantee
Department

Services-Homeless
• Homeless Needs –
Chronically Homeless
• Homeless Needs – Families
with Children
• Homeless Needs – Veterans
• Homeless Needs –
Unaccompanied Youth
• Homelessness Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Huntington Beach
Public Works
Department
Grantee
Department
• Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

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Huntington Beach
Senior Center
Grantee
Department
• Non-Homeless Special
Needs
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Orange County
Housing Authority
PHA • Housing Needs Assessment
• Public Housing Needs
• Homeless Needs –
Chronically Homeless
• Homeless Needs – Families
with Children
• Homeless Needs – Veterans
• Homeless Needs –
Unaccompanied Youth
• Homelessness Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Therapeutic
Riding Center of
Huntington Beach
Services – Persons
with Disabilities
• Non-Homeless Special
Needs
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Beach Cities
Interfaith Services
Services –
Homeless
• Housing Needs Assessment
• Homeless Needs –
Chronically Homeless
• Homeless Needs – Families
with Children
• Homeless Needs – Veterans
• Homeless Needs –
Unaccompanied Youth
• Homelessness Strategy
• Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Open Arms Food
Pantry &
Resource Center
Services – Children
Services – Elderly
Persons
Services – Persons
with Disabilities
Services -
Homeless
• Homeless Needs –
Chronically Homeless
• Homeless Needs – Families
with Children
• Homeless Needs – Veterans
• Homeless Needs –
Unaccompanied Youth
• Homelessness Strategy
• Non-Homeless Special
Needs
• Anti-Poverty Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

StandUP for Kids Services-Homeless • Housing Needs Assessment • Homeless Needs –
Unaccompanied Youth
• Homelessness Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Robyne's Nest Services-Homeless • Housing Needs Assessment • Homeless Needs –
Unaccompanied Youth
• Homelessness Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

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Families Forward Housing

Services-Homeless
• Housing Needs Assessment
• Homeless Needs – Families
with Children
• Homelessness Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

South County
Outreach
Housing

Services-Homeless
• Housing Needs Assessment
• Homeless Needs –
Chronically Homeless
• Homeless Needs – Families
with Children
• Homeless Needs – Veterans
• Homeless Needs –
Unaccompanied Youth
• Homelessness Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Fair Housing
Foundation
Services-Fair
Housing
• Housing Needs Assessment
• Public Housing Needs
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Assistance League
of Huntington
Beach
Services-Children
Services-Veterans
Services-
Education
• Non-Homeless Special
Needs
• Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy
• Anti-Poverty Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Mercy House Housing

Interval House

Housing

Illumination
Foundation
Housing

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Project Self-
Sufficiency
Housing

Orange County
Fair Housing
Council
Services-Fair
Housing
• Housing Needs Assessment
• Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Catalyst Kids Services-Children • Non-Housing Community Development Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Project Hope
Alliance
Services-Homeless • Housing Needs Assessment
• Homeless Needs – Families
with Children
• Homeless Needs –
Unaccompanied Youth
• Homelessness Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

New San Cai Other
Government-State
• Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy

Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

The Priority
Center
Services-Health • Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Amuse
Foundation
Services-Children • Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Friendship Shelter Housing

Straight Talk
Counseling
Services-Health • Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Meals on Wheels
OC
Services-Elderly
Persons
• Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Pathways to
Independence
Services-Victims of
Domestic Violence
• Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

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Orange County
Congregation
Community
Organization
Civil Rights • Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Orange County
Asian Pacific
Islander
Community
Alliance
Civil Rights • Non-Housing Community
Development Strategy
Invitation to participate in the
survey, public input meeting, and
comment on the draft Plan.

Table 4 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting

The City of Huntington Beach diligently engaged in the development of its Consolidated Plan by consulting with a broad spectrum of stakeholders. These consultations included housing, social, and health service providers, as well as local agencies and gover nments, and the Orange County Housing Authority. By actively seeking input from these various entities, the City ensured that a comprehensive range of perspectives and expertise were considered in the planning process. The City is unaware of any Agency Typ es relevant to the Consolidated Plan that were not consulted.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Consolidated Plan

Name of Plan Lead Organization
How do the goals of your
Strategic Plan overlap with the
goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Orange County Health Care Agency,
Office of Care Coordination
Leadership and coordination of
Orange County’s Continuum of
Care planning process is led by
the Orange Health Care
Agency, Office of Care
Coordination. The organization
uses housing and demographic
data obtained through HMIS
and Homeless Counts to
determine needs and to
pinpoint gaps in housing and
services. This in turn helps to
pool and coordinate resources
with the County and cities to
develop coordinated homeless
access and assessment centers.

Huntington Beach participates
in building the regional
continuum of care to address
the homeless and persons at
risk of homelessness.

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Huntington Beach 2013-2021
Housing Element
City of Huntington Beach Planning
Division
Key housing policies and
programs from the 2013-2021
Housing Element have been
reflected within the Con Plan.

Orange County Housing
Authority Administrative Plan
Orange County Housing Authority
(OCHA)
The purpose of OCHA’s
Administrative Plan is to
establish policies and
procedures to implement the
Section 8 Program in a manner
consistent with HUD
requirements and local
objectives. The Con Plan
reflects the policies set forth in
the Administrative Plan.

Multi-Family Submarket Report
for Huntington Beach/Seal
Beach
CoStar Group The Multi-Family Submarket
Report, prepared in August
2024, provides real estate
information and analytics on
both multi-family rental and
multi-family sales in Huntington
Beach.

Table 5 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))

The City of Huntington Beach has notified adjacent jurisdictions, including Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Seal Beach, Westminster, and the County of Orange, of the availability of its draft Annual Action Plan for a 30-day public review and comment period.

The City coordinates with the local Continuum of Care (CoC) in implementing the Plan’s homeless strategy, and with the Orange County Housing Authority in administering the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

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AP-12 Citizen Participation – 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c)

Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation

The City followed HUD’s guidelines for citizen and community involvement in preparation of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan. To encourage citizen participation in the preparation of the documents, the City undertook several activities as summarized below.

Housing and Community Development Needs Survey
In order to evaluate public opinion of specific housing and community development needs in preparation of the 2025/26 -2029/30 Consolidated Plan , the City utilized a Needs Survey (in English and Spanish) in which the respondent was asked to rank the level of need for a particular housing program, capital improvement and public infrastructure project, and public service need.

Hard copies of the survey were distributed in various community locations within low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and at the Senior Center and published on the City's website. A total of 334 responses were received with the following results:

• Top Housing Needs include the construction of new or rehabilitation of existing affordable rental housing, property maintenance/code enforcement, and the development of affordable senior housing.

• Top Capital Improvement Needs include parks and playgrounds, community/neighborhood centers, and childcare/youth centers.

• Top Infrastructure Improvement Needs include sidewalk improvements, bicycle and walking paths, street/alley improvements, and tree planting/beatification projects.

• Top Public Service Needs include anti -crime, homelessness, and domestic violence preventative and response services.

A copy of the Housing and Community Development Survey, along with the Needs Survey Report can be found in the Appendix of the Con Plan.

Community Workshops
For the development of the Consolidated Plan, t he City held two community workshops on October 30, 2024, at Oak View Community Center and November 7, 2024, at Central Library.

The presentation covered CDBG and HOME programs, eligible funding uses, and current funding uses, while also gathering public input on priority needs. Sixteen residents attended.

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Stakeholders Workshop
As part of the preparation of the Consolidated Plan, o n November 14, 2024, a stakeholders meeting was convened with various agencies that provide services to Huntington Beach's low- and moderate -income households, special needs populations, and homeless populations. The discussion focused on identifying prior ity needs and gaps in the services provided. A total of eight agencies participated in the meeting, including those offering fair housing, tenant-based rental assistance, homelessness support, literacy programs, and other public services.

FY 2026/27 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation
The citizen participation plan implemented by the City of Huntington Beach for its federal CDBG and HOME programs demonstrates a strong commitment to engaging residents in the planning and implementation process. Here are the key highlights of the plan:

1. Encouragement of Citizen Participation : All citizens of Huntington Beach are encouraged to participate in the planning, development, and implementation of the Annual Action Plan. This inclusive approach ensures that the voices of all community members, including those from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, are heard and considered in the decision-making process.

2. Regular Contact with CDBG -Funded Organizations : Organizations receiving direct CDBG funding maintain regular contact with City staff. This ongoing communication facilitates collaboration and ensures that funded programs align with the goals and priorities outlined in the Annual Action Plan.

3. Consultation with Other Organizations: Other organizations are consulted as needed or are present at various public hearings held by the City. This ensures that a broad spectrum of community stakeholders, beyond direct CDBG-funded organizations, have the opportunity to contribute their input and perspectives to the planning process.

4. Notice of Public Hearings: A Notice of Public Hearing is published at least 15 days prior to each hearing to provide residents with adequate notice. This ensures transparency and allows residents to plan and participate in the hearings effectively.

5. Public Comment Period : A draft of the Annual Action Plan was made available for public comment for a minimum of 30 days ( April 3 – May 5, 2026), allowing residents ample time to review the plan and provide feedback. This extended comment period demonstrates a commitment to soliciting and considering public input before finalizing the plan.

6. Public Hearings: Two public hearings are held each year by the City to discuss issues related to the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan. These hearings provide citizens with multiple opportunities to engage in the planning process, offer feedback on draft plans, and raise any concerns or questions they may have. This ensures that HUNTINGTON BEACH 2026/27 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 23

elected representatives hear directly from the community before making decisions on the Annual Action Plan.

Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting

Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Newspaper
Ad
Non-
targeted /
broad
community
A newspaper
advertisement was
published on 01/01/26
notifying interested
persons of a public
hearing on needs
and priorities on
1/15/26.

No comments
received.

None
2 Public
Hearing
Non-
targeted /
broad
community
The Citizen
Participation
Advisory Board
(CPAB), a group of
appointed
Huntington Beach
citizens, held a public
hearing on 1/15/26 to
solicit input on
housing and
community
development needs
and to report on FY
2024/25 AAP
accomplishments.