1 Goal Name
Housing Rehabilitation
Goal Description
Provide housing rehabilitation assistance to low-income homeowners and renters for maintenance, rehabilitation, and accessibility modifications. This could include rehabilitation assistance for owners of mobile homes and other homeowners, assistance for rehabilitation and maintenance projects at non-profit affordable housing developments, and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners and renters, among other activities. 2 Goal Name
Construction of New affordable rental units
Goal Description
Support the development of new rental units affordable to low- and moderate-income households. Expanding the supply of rental units that are affordable to low to moderate income households remains a high priority for the City of Napa. CBDG funding levels and federal restrictions on its use for new construction impacts the ability to meaningfully support this goal through the CDBG program.
3 Goal Name
Acquisition and rehabilitation of existing units
Goal Description
Preserving and expanding affordable housing through the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing residential units, particularly by affordable housing providers, remains an important strategy to maintain long-term affordability in Napa. This may involve extending or establishing affordability restrictions. However, due to the limited size of the City’s CDBG entitlement allocation, it is unlikely that sufficient funds will be available to support this goal during the current planning period. 4 Goal Name
Provision of rental assistance
Goal Description
Providing rental assistance remains an important strategy to help low-income households access and maintain stable housing in Napa. The City, in partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Napa (HACN), supports this goal through programs such as HOME-funded Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and the federally funded Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program. These resources assist a range of household types, including families, individuals, and those with special needs. 5 Goal Name
Farmworker Housing
Goal Description
Develop housing for farmworkers living in the City of Napa, with a focus on year-round affordable housing, including family housing continues to be a priority. The City does not anticipate that its CDBG funding level will be sufficient to address this goal during this planning period. 6 Goal Name
First time homebuyer assistance
Goal Description
Provide financial assistance to help low-income first time homebuyers with the purchase of a home. While this continues to be a high-priority need, the City does not expect that its CDBG funding level will be sufficient to address this goal. 7 Goal Name
Permanent supportive housing
Goal Description
Providing pathways to permanent housing with supportive services to meet the needs of families and single-person households at risk of homelessness, those exiting from homelessness, and other vulnerable populations remains a high priority. The current CDBG funding levels are not sufficient to meaningfully address this goal within the planning period. 8 Goal Name
Emergency shelter services
Goal Description
Providing financial support toward operation of emergency shelters remains a critical priority to the community. This goal is consistent with the City's previous use of CDBG funds to support emergency shelter service providers. 9 Goal Name
Outreach/referral for racial/ethnic minority group
Goal Description
The City of Napa is committed to ensuring broad access to housing and community development resources for all residents, with focused outreach to racial and ethnic minority groups including Napa's large Latino/Hispanic population and individuals with limited English proficiency. The City works to ensure that service providers understand and respond to the diverse needs of all the community, and that eligible residents have access to information and available programs. In prior Consolidated Plan periods, the City supported this goal by funding fair housing services and a Spanish speaking counselor within a community based organization. The City continues this commitment to language access and looks to strengthen these efforts in the 2025-2030 period to further advance access and service delivery. 10 Goal Name
Fair housing activities
Goal Description
Support outreach and training on fair housing issues, as well as counseling on tenant/landlord issues to resolve disputes and prevent displacement. The City of Napa has addressed this goal during prior Consolidated Plan planning periods by supporting service providers that deliver fair housing and tenant/landlord mediation services. The City anticipates continued support of this goal during the 2025-2030 planning period. 11 Goal Name
Services for youth transitioning from foster care
Goal Description
Provide job placement, job training, referral, housing, and supportive services to assist youth transitioning out of the foster care system in achieving stability and self-sufficiency. 12 Goal Name
Non-profit capital improvement projects
Goal Description
Fund capital improvements at non-profit facilities, including but not limited to emergency shelters that serve homeless individuals and families in Napa. 13 Goal Name
In-fill sidewalks in low-income neighborhoods
Goal Description
Provide new sidewalks and improve ADA accessibility at sidewalk-street intersections (typically constructed as a single improvement project). 14 Goal Name
Improvements to City facilities & parks
Goal Description
Undertake improvements to City of Napa facilities and City parks, including the Senior Activity Center and City recreational facilities, to provide contemporary ADA accessibility and other improvements to meet community needs. 15 Goal Name
Affordable childcare facilities
Goal Description
Support the creation of affordable childcare options in Napa through the construction of new facilities and/or in existing spaces, with the goal of addressing the shortage of affordable childcare facilities that prevents many employable residents from obtaining employment. This may take the form of new facilities, or capital improvements to existing facilities for expansion/to meet licensing requirements. This goal also supports that creation of childcare jobs, an economic development strategy particularly well-suited to workers seeking career-ladder jobs in education and early childhood development. 16 Goal Name
Local business support
Goal Description
Provide support for local businesses to promote economic development and economic sustainability, including but not limited to micro-loans and/or grants, business counseling, and technical assistance. This support could aid businesses in the start-up phase or to enable businesses to re-position to adjust to an evolving economic environment. 17 Goal Name
Green space expansion/improvement in areas of need
Goal Description
Improve and expand green spaces in low- and moderate-income Census tracts, including but not limited to expanding urban forestry or street trees in these areas, with the goal of improving public health by developing green spaces. 18 Goal Name
Improvement of access to parks and rec facilities
Goal Description
Improve access to City parks and recreational facilities for residents living in low- and moderate-income Census tracts. This goal could align with Goal 13, related to street and sidewalk improvements, as well as with Goal 19, related to bicycle and pedestrian improvements. 19 Goal Name
Bicycle and pedestrian improvements
Goal Description
Construct new and/or improve existing bicycle and pedestrian improvements in low- and moderate-income Census tracts. 20 Goal Name
Expansion of programming at parks & rec facilities
Goal Description
Expand programming at City parks and recreational facilities with the goal of enhancing public health. 21 Goal Name
Physical/Mental/Behavioral health services
Goal Description
Support a range of health services, which could include physical health and/or mental/behavioral health. City support for these services would likely involve partnerships with nonprofit organizations or governmental agencies that provide these services. 22 Goal Name
Flexible funding to prevent homelessness
Goal Description
Provide flexible grants to households at risk of homelessness. These funds cover rent or other short-term costs to prevent evictions or maintain housing. Expanding these funds would significantly reduce homelessness and minimize negative impacts on individuals in households at risk.
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City of Napa 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan Goals