Public Participation Process
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Grant Programs and Annual Plan Process
Merced City Council – December 5, 2022
Public Participation Opportunities
Community Surveys
• Available in multiple languages by early December
• Links will be available on the Housing Division
website
• Also available in paper form by request through the
Housing Division
Annual Action Plan Survey
https://tinyurl.com/yckje4bz
Closes February 28, 2023
HOME‐ARP Survey
https://tinyurl.com/33r93jef
Closes January 31, 2023
Community Meetings
Located in the Sam Pipes Room
Date: Time:
Monday, December 12, 2022 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 6:00 p.m.
Friday, December 16, 2022 3:00 p.m.
What is CDBG and HOME?
Federal Grants allocated annually to benefit low‐moderate income (LMI) citizens • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• Last year’s allocation: $1,099,911
• City’s goal is to use 100% for LMI
• 15% of CDBG funding can be used for Public Services
• Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
• Last year's allocation: $603,192
• Required to use 100% of all funding for LMI residents • 15% of funding required to go to Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Previous Project Partners
Public Services
• Sierra Saving Grace
• Harvest Time
• Lifeline CDC
Affordable Housing Projects
• Sierra Saving Grace
• Merced Rescue Mission
• Habitat for Humanity Stanislaus
Administrative Assistance
• Merced County Human Services Agency, Continuum of Care (CoC) • Project Sentinel
2023 Annual Plan Timeline
Online Community
Needs Survey
Open now!– Feb.
28, 2023.
Public Agency
Application Period
Open now!– Feb.
15, 2023
3 Community Input
Meetings
Dec. 12, 13, 16 (2022)
Public Agency
Consultation Survey
30 Mar. –1 3 Apr.
1st Public Hearing
March 20, 2023
30‐Public Review &
Comment Period
March 31, 2023 –
May 1, 2023
2nd Public Hearing /
Council Approval
May 1, 2023
Finalize Plan & Submit
to HUD
May 15, 2023
What is HOME‐ARP?
• Home Investment Partnership Program –A m e r i c a n Rescue Plan (HOME‐ARP) • Allocation: $1,988,778
• Special allocation due to the long‐term impact from the Coronavirus Pandemic • Qualifying Populations
1. Homeless
2. At Risk of Homelessness
3. Fleeing/Attempting to flee Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, or Human Trafficking
4. Other Populations at greatest risk of housing instability
5. Veterans and families with veterans of Qualifying Populations described above • Eligible Activities
1. Affordable Rental Housing
2. Tenant Based Rental Assistance
3. Supportive Services
4. Acquisition or Construction of Non‐congregate Shelters
5. Nonprofit Operating and Capacity Building Assistance Community/Consultation
Survey
Open Now! – January 31,
2023
Community Meetings
December 12, 13, 16
(2022)
15 Day Public
Comment Period
First Public Hearing
February 2023
Final Public Hearing
March 20, 2023
Deadline to Submit
Plan to HUD
March 31, 2023
HOME‐ARP Timeline