City Council Public Hearing on the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan and Related CDBG and HOME Program Funding May 5, 2026
Background
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides annual entitlement grants to the City.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)
On March 17, City Council and CPAB held a joint study session to review preliminary funding recommendations.
Background
CDBG and HOME funding recommendations are included in the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan, which is the City’s program budget for HUD.
An English and Spanish version of the public hearing notice was published in The Wave and La Opinion on April 2, starting the 30-day public review period for the Annual Action Plan from April 3 to May 5.
The Annual Action Plan must be submitted to HUD by May 15.
Purpose of this Item
Approves the City’s annual plan for spending federal housing and community development funds.
Allocates approximately $2.1 million in funding.
Funds public services, housing programs, and infrastructure improvements for low-income residents.
Required by HUD to continue receiving funding.
2026-27 FUNDING
CDBG
HOME
TOTAL
Public Services
$163,674.00
N/A
$163,674.00
Capital & Housing Preservation Projects
$1,050,425.00
$644,698.89
$1,695,123.89
Administration
$218,233.00
$51,690.77*
$269,923.77
Total Grant Amount
$1,432,332.00
$696,389.66
$2,128,721.66
* Does not include $108,027.26 of 2019-20 through 2023-24 available HOME Administration to be expended in FY 2026-27
CDBG Public Services
Requested Funding
Funding Recommendation
City of HB – All For Kids (formerly the Children’s Bureau) $85,000
$30,382
City of HB – Senior Center Care Mgmt.
$48,000
$22,382
Pathways to Independence
$40,000
$25,382
Project Hope Alliance
$50,000
$23,382
Robyne’s Nest
$50,000
$27,382
Save the Brave
$75,000
$17,382
StandUp for Kids OC
$26,915
$17,382
TOTAL
$374,915
$163,674
Remaining Funds to Allocate = $0
Public Services Programs
All for Kids ($30,382) – after-school programs, reading support, and youth services.
Senior Center Care Management ($22,382) – offers care management, home visits, and support services for seniors.
Pathways to Independence ($25,382) – supports young women overcoming abuse or poverty through education, housing, and therapy.
Project Hope Alliance ($23,382) – provides school-based case management to assist students experiencing homelessness.
Robyne’s Nest ($27,382) – supports homeless and at-risk youth with housing stability and life skills.
Save the Brave ($17,382) – provides mental support for veterans through community-based programs.
StandUp for Kids ($17,382) – provides outreach, crisis support, and mentoring for homeless youth.
CDBG CAPITAL & HOUSING PRESERVATION PROJECTS
Requested Funding
Funding Recommendation
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program Administration $210,000
$210,000
Housing Rehabilitation Loan/Grant Program
$375,000
$479,818
Special Code Enforcement
$220,607
$220,607
ADA Curb Cuts/Ramps – Zone 3
$140,000
$140,000
TOTAL
$945,607
$1,050,425
Remaining Funds to Allocate = $0
CDBG ADMINISTRATION
Requested Funding
Funding Recommendation
CDBG Administration
$218,233
$218,233
TOTAL
$218,233
$218,233
Remaining Funds to Allocate = $0
HOME ALLOCATIONS
Requested Funding
Funding Recommendation
Families Forward TBRA
$200,000.00
$200,000.00
Mercy House TBRA
$200,000.00
$100,000.00
Senior Mobile Home TBRA
$300,000.00
$111,032.77
CHDO Reserve
$231,511.00
$233,666.12
HOME Administration
$51,690.77
$51,690.77
Prior FY 19-20 – 23-24 HOME Admin
$110,000.00
$108,027.26
TOTAL
$1,093,320.70
$804,416.92
Remaining Funds to Allocate = $0
Fair Housing Services
HUD requires the City to provide fair housing services as a condition of receiving federal housing funds.
Fair housing services are proposed to be provided by the Fair Housing Foundation. Services include:
Tenant/landlord mediation
Legal assistance
Fair housing education
Investigation of housing discrimination claims
The proposed cost for fair housing services ($35,000) will be funded by available HOME Admin funds.
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-10 approving the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Programs Funding.
Questions?