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RECOMMENDATION
AGENDA REPORT
Staff Recommends That The City Council Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution:
(1) Accepting And Appropriating A Total Award Of United States Department Of Housing And Urban Development Grant Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $14,674,799.07 For Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), And Housing Opportunities For Persons With Aids (HOPWA) Programs For Fiscal Year 2026-2027; (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Prepare And Submit To The United States Department Of Housing And Urban Development The Annual Action Plan For Fiscal Year 2026-2027;
(3) Appropriating Any Available Revolving Loan Program Income For Housing Rehabilitation Activities;
(4) Authorizing The City Administrator To Award Agreements For Activities As Set Forth In Exhibit A And The List Of Eligible Backup Activities To Be Funded With Funds That Become Available As A Result Of Projects Being Completed, Under Budget, Delayed Or Cancelled, Attached Hereto, Inclusive Of Prior-Year Funding Availability, Subject To Compliance With Any Applicable Competitive Bidding Requirements; And
(5) Authorizing The City Administrator To Designate Certifying Official Or Designee Of The Certifying Official For The Purposes Of Title 24 Part 58 Of The Code Of Federal Regulations And Submit To The United States Department Of Housing And Urban Development.
TO: Elizabeth Lake, FROM: Emily Weinstein
Acting City Administrator Director, Housing and
Community Development
SUBJECT: 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan to the
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD)
DATE: June 5, 2026
City Administrator Approval Date:
Betsy Lake (Jun 12, 2026 09:22:14 PDT)
Jun 12, 2026
Elizabeth Lake, Acting City Administrator
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The C
ity of Oakland (City) has prepared its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for submission to the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Office of Community Planning & Department (CPD).In accordance with CPD Notice 26-05, the AAP must be submitted no later than August 16, 2026 for the four formula grants below in Table 1:
Table 1: 25-26 HUD Formula Grants:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $7,559,219
HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) $2,439,574.07
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) $4,024,520 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) $651,486
Total $14,674,799.07
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s a federally mandated compliance document, the AAP ensures that the City’s use of CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG funds is fully aligned with Oakland’s adopted Five Year Consolidated Plan and HUD’s statutory and regulatory requirements. The FY 2026/27 AAP also functions as a cross departmental implementation tool, integrating and advancing priority strategies identified in several citywide plans including:
• H
ousing & Community Development Department’s Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan and 2023-2027 Strategic Action Plan,
• Homelessness Strategic Action Plan (and related frameworks), and the • Economic & Workforce Development Department’s Economic Development Action Plan (2025–2029).
Through this alignment, the AAP operationalizes departmental commitments to affordable housing production and preservation, anti-displacement interventions, homelessness prevention and resolution, and economic stabilization in Oakland’s neighborhoods.
The proposed resolution requests that the Oakland City Council (Council) accept and appropriate $14,674,799.07 in CDBG, HOME, HOPWA and ESG funds to be awarded to the City under the HUD/CPD 2026 Appropriations Budget and to authorize the City to prepare and submit the FY 2026/27 AAP to HUD; the City Administrator to execute grant agreements under each of the programs, projects, and activities included in the AAP; and t he continued use of City of Oakland Residential Lending/ Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program Income (RLPI) funding for the City of Oakland Residential Lending/Rehabilitation programs.
Additionally, this legislation authorizes use of available CDBG carryforward funds in an amount up to $2,991,396 and CDBG funds from delayed or canceled CDBG activities to support current and back-up projects and programs provided in Attachment A of this report. It also authorizes the city administrator to designate a certifying official or designee of the certifying official for certifying environmental reviews of federally funded projects.
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BACKGROUND / LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
The Fi
ve-Year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan), mandated by Title 24 HUD Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 (24 CFR 91 Subparts A-C and F), is designed to help local jurisdictions make data-driven, place-based investment decisions that meet priority needs and the City’s identified goals. The consolidated planning process serves as the framework for a community- wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities. These priorities guide how the City allocates funding from the Community Planning & Development (CPD) formula, also known as entitlement, grant programs. The grant programs are:
• C
ommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG): The largest share of Oakland’s federal funds, supporting programs for low- and moderate-income residents. CDBG funds are used for housing, anti-displacement, homelessness prevention, and economic development activities that stabilize households and preserve affordability. • HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME): Supports the construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable housing. By pairing HOME funds with local resources like the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the City expands its capacity for large- scale developments, creating housing opportunities, jobs, and economic benefits for residents.
• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA): Provides housi ng and
s
upportive services for low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS in the Alameda/Contra Costa area. The City administers the annual HOPWA allocation on behalf of the Eligible M
etropolitan Statistical Area which includes Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, funding projects through direct awards to local agencies and subrecipients, with 70% allocated to Alameda County and 30% to Contra Costa County. Department of Housi ng
&
Community Development and Contra Costa County, which serve as passthroughs to other project sponsors. Seventy percent of the annual formula grant is allocated to serve Alameda County households and thirty percent to serve Contra Costa households. • Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG): Funds emergency shelter operations, rapid re- housing, street outreach, and essential services to address homelessness. ESG supports immediate needs through shelter, case management, job training, healthcare, and rental assistance to help individuals transition into permanent housing.
The 2025/2026 - 2029/30Five Year Consolidated Plan is authorized under Oakland City Council Resolution No. 25-0699 C.M.S., adopted on July 1, 2025.
The Con Plan is carried out through AAPs as mandated by 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 91.220 p roviding a concise summary of the actions and activities, the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified. The AAP provides a summary of the actions and activities the City will undertake to advance the outcomes and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan. It also includes an evaluation of past performance and a summary of citizen participation and consultation efforts.
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The City’s FY 2026/2027 AAP is the second annual update to the City’s current Five-Year Con Plan, providing a concise summary of the actions and activities to be carried out in FY 2026/27 addressing the priority needs with specific federal and non-federal resources.
As the second AAP under the 2025/26–2029/30 Consolidated Plan, this update builds on the City’s ongoing evaluation of outcomes from the first program year. The primary tool for assessing whether federally funded activities are effective and remain responsive to community needs is the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER documents actual accomplishments, progress toward five‑year Con Plan goals, and the impact of CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG‑funded activities. The most recent CAPER is available for
public review on the City’s website at https://www.oaklandca.gov/file s/assets/city/v/2/housing- comm-dev/documents/caper/2024-25-consolidated-annual-performance-and-evaluation- report.pdf. The next CAPER—covering FY 2025/26—will be released for public comment in September 2026 in accordance with HUD regulations. Together, the AAP and the CAPER allow the City Council and the public to evaluate past performance and ensure that proposed activities for FY 2026/27 remain aligned with community priorities and deliver measurable results.
As required under HUD’s Consolidated Plan regulations, the AAP must demonstrate not only federal compliance but also consistency with local planning, anti-displacement, homelessness, and economic development strategies. Oakland’s departmental plans—particularly the Housing & Community Development Department’s Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan and 2023- 2027 Strategic Action Plan, the City’s Homelessness Strategic Action Plan and related frameworks, and the Economic & Workforce Development Department’s Economic Development Action Plan—establish priority interventions that complement HUD funded activities. Embedding these departmental priorities within the AAP ensures federal funds are aligned with the City’s highest need geographies and populations and reinforce the City’s adopted policy direction.
On April 6, 2026, HUD announced CPD Formula Grant allocations for 2026 (FY 2026/27) for CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG, allocating $14,674,799 to Oakland under the four HUD/CPD formula grants listed in Table 1 above. The AAP is due to HUD 45 days before the start of the FY 2026/2027 program year, or not later than August 16, 2026. Oakland HCD has developed the draft FY 2026/2027 AAP, described in the Analysis section below, for funds to be awarded to the City under the HUD CPD’s 2024 CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG programs. The public review/comment period and public hearing process will meet citizen participation requirements as set forth in the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan as mandated by Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 91.105 and 24 CFR 91.115
).
ANALYSIS AND POLICY ALTERNATIVES
The eligible uses identified in the Background section allow the City to support the production and preservation of affordable housing for Oakland’s most vulnerable residents. These uses also help protect households at risk of displacement. FY 2026/27 AAP activities also support and advance the Citywide Priorities of housing, homeless solutions, economic and cultural security.
As a condition of receiving CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG funds for FY 2026/27, Federal regulations require jurisdictions to prepare and present priorities and strategies for addressing Elizabeth Lake, Acting City Administrator
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fordable housing and community development needs in the form of the Five-Year Con Plan and the annual updates (AAP). The AAP constitutes the City’s formal application for the entitlement grant funds.
The current Five-Year Con Plan includes the following priority needs:
1. Mo
re and Higher-Quality Homes for Oakland Residents
2. Reduced Residential Displacement
3. Greater Economic Opportunities for All Oaklanders
4. Fewer Entries to Homelessness and Reduced Housing Instability
5. Housing and Services for Unhoused Residents
6. High-Quality Public Facilities and Services
The current Five Year Con Plan also identified the following corresponding goals:
1. Produce and Preserve Housing Across Income Levels
2. Protect Residents from Displacement
3. Expand Economic Opportunities for All Oaklanders
4. Prevent Housing Instability and Homelessness
5. Connect Unhoused Residents with Housing and Services
6. Improve Public Facilities and Services
The summaries below describe how each funding source will be used in FY 2026/27, including key programs and expected outcomes.
Use of Funds in FY 2026/27
In FY 2026/27, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources will support:
Anti displacement and tenant stabilization initiatives including:
• Code Compliance Relocation Program (CCRP), which assists tenants displaced due to uns
afe or uninhabitable housing conditions.
• Targeted Homelessness Prevention, which provides one-time financial assistance and s
ervice navigation for residents at imminent risk of homelessness. • Fair Housing Legal Assistance: Fair housing outreach, counseling, testing, and legal assistance provided through a consortium led by East Bay Community Law Center, offering referrals, landlord‑tenant counseling, discrimination investigations, and legal representation for low‑ and moderate‑income residents.
Housing pr eservation and home repair programs—such as:
• Home Maintenance and Improvement Program (HMIP)
• Emergency Home Repair Program (EHRP),
• Residential Lending/Rehabilitation Services (RLS)
• Access Improvement Program (AIP)
• Lead Safe Homes Program (LSHP), and
• Habitat for Humanity’s rehabilitation program
These programs address health, safety, accessibility, and lead hazards. help low income homeowners, particularly seniors and people with disabilities, maintain safe and stable housing.
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Economic Development Efforts delivered through the Economic & Workforce Development Department provide technical assistance to small and micro businesses in low and moderate income communities, supporting business retention, expansion, and local employment opportunities.
The C
ity prioritizes CDBG investments in anti‑displacement, housing stabilization, and small‑business support because these activities deliver the greatest impact for low‑ and moderate‑income communities. They also address the most urgent contributors to housing instability in Oakland. By directing CDBG toward prevention, code compliance, legal services, and neighborhood‑level economic support, the City aims to reduce involuntary displacement, improve housing quality, and strengthen local economic resilience.
HO
ME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
FY 2026/
27, HOME funds will continue supporting affordable housing development through new construction and rehabilitation. Recent HOME‑funded projects include:
• C
oliseum Commons (Inn at Coliseum), an acquisition–preservation Homekey project that received HOME-ARP funds. The project includes 36 extremely low-income af
fordable units and advances HOME-ARP’s purpose of serving households exiting or at risk of homelessness.
• The Phoenix, a 100‑unit new construction development serving households with i
ncomes ranging from extremely low to low income. The project was supported with HOME funds and is now complete.
• The Eliza, a 96‑unit new construction affordable senior housing community, serving ext
remely low- to very low‑income older adults.
These projects demonstrate the City’s strategy to pair HOME funds with local resources to expand affordable housing and create long‑term community benefit. The City allocates HOME funds primarily to new construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing because these uses generate long‑term, high‑impact outcomes for extremely low‑ and low‑income households while maximizing leverage with local sources such as the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Prioritizing high‑capacity projects ensures HOME dollars support durable, deeply affordable housing and advance Oakland’s goals to expand supply, preserve affordability, and reduce cost‑burden for vulnerable residents.
H
ousing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)
FY 2026/27 HOPWA funds will continue providing housing and supportive services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Oakland administers the regional award, funding project sponsors and county partners to deliver tenant‑based rental assistance, supportive housing, and case management.
HOPWA funding is targeted toward tenant‑based rental assistance, supportive housing, and case management because stable housing paired with tailored services is proven to reduce housing instability and improve health outcomes for individuals with HIV/AIDS. As the regional administrator, Oakland prioritizes continuity of services across Alameda and Contra Costa Elizabeth Lake, Acting City Administrator
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ounties to ensure compliance with federal requirements and maintain a coordinated system of care for HOPWA‑eligible households.
E
mergency Solutions Grants (ESG)
FY 26/
27 ESG funds will support:
• E
mergency shelter operations
• Rapid rehousing and case management
• Essential services such as benefits enrollment, employment connections, and housing nav
igation
These investments address immediate safety needs and assist residents in exiting homelessness quickly and stably.
The C
ity directs ESG resources to emergency shelter operations, rapid re‑housing, and essential services because these interventions produce the most immediate reductions in unsheltered homelessness and support the City’s strategic goal of facilitating quick exits to permanent housing. ESG’s required focus on emergency and short‑term supports aligns with Oakland’s broader Homelessness Strategic Action Plan by stabilizing individuals in crisis and connecting them to longer‑term housing solutions.
RELATED PLANNING EFFORTS
H
ousing & Community Development – Anti Displacement Strategic Action Plan (2026) This agenda item supports the Anti Displacement Strategic Action Plan by directing federal resources toward activities that preserve existing affordable housing, reduce involuntary displacement, and stabilize low income renters. Specifically, the Annual Action Plan (AAP) advances strategies related to:
• P
reservation of naturally occurring affordable housing through rehabilitation and ac
quisition financing
• Tenant stabilization, housing counseling, and fair housing activities; • Targeted place-based investments in neighborhoods identified as having high di
splacement vulnerability; and
• Coordinated anti-displacement interventions aligned with measure U and other City housing investments.
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN (2023–2027) Thi
s agenda item supports implementation of the HCD Strategic Action Plan by aligning CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA resources with departmental goals to expand affordable housing production, preserve existing housing stock, and improve housing stability for low-income Oaklanders. The AAP directly contributes to Strategic Action Plan priorities by:
• S
upporting predevelopment and development of affordable housing; • Funding owner-occupied rehabilitation and housing quality improvements; Elizabeth Lake, Acting City Administrator
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dvancing fair housing enforcement and compliance; and
• Directing investments based on data-driven need and analysis.
OFFICE OF H OMELESSNESS SOLUTIONS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT –
HOMELESSNESS STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN / PATH STRATEGY FRAMEWORK Thi
s agenda item supports the City’s Homelessness Strategic Action Plan and the PATH Framework by funding interventions across the homeless response system. AAP allocations advance these plans by:
• S
upporting homelessness prevention and diversion programs; funding shelter operations, outreach, rapid rehousing, and housing navigation; • Expanding permanent supportive housing and services for people experiencing chronic homelessness;
• Supporting HOPWA programs serving people living with HIV/AIDS; and • Aligning with the countywide Home Together 2026 Plan to strengthen coordinated, racially equitable outcomes across the regional system of care.
ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN (2025–2029)
Thi
s agenda item supports the Economic Development Action Plan by aligning CDBG eligible activities with departmental strategies to stabilize commercial corridors, expand economic opportunity, and strengthen small businesses. The AAP advances these priorities by:
• I
nvesting in public facility and infrastructure improvements in underserved neighborhoods;
• Supporting small businesses and microenterprises.
• Funding workforce development programs that expand pathways to quality jobs for low i
ncome residents; and
• Leveraging federal investments to support neighborhood vitality and economic mobility.
The 2026/2027 AAP further supports and aligns with the priority needs identified in the following City and Alameda County planning documents and resources:
1. O
akland’s 2023-2031 Adopted Housing Element is a component of the City’s General Plan that presents goals, policies, and actions to address Oakland’s need for more af
fordable homes, integrated and vibrant communities by expanding housing options.
2. R egional 2025 -2029 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AIFH) is a countywide effort to increase fair housing choices for residents. HUD requires that an analysis of impediments be conducted as part of a five-year Consolidated Plan process.
3. H ome Together 2026 Community Plan i s a strategic initiative which identifies t he strategies, activities and resources needed to dramatically reduce homelessness in A
lameda County. Approved by voters in 2020, Measure W is a half‑cent sales tax that provides a major local revenue source for implementing the Home Together framework, including capital and operating investments in deeply affordable and supportive housing.
4. A lameda County’s Homelessness Prevention Framework is a countywide blueprint that complements the Home Together 2026 Community Plan by establishing a coordinated Elizabeth Lake, Acting City Administrator
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tructure for targeted prevention, strengthened upstream partnerships, and policy strategies needed to reduce homelessness across the region.
5. 2026 Alameda County Point In Time Homeless Count o f individuals, youth, and families experiencing homelessness and to provide specific data about their demographics and characteristics. The count includes those who are forced to sleep outdoors, in vehicles, tents or makeshift structures as well as a count of people residing in shelters, transitional housing and safe parking programs.
Together, these planning documents guide the strategic direction for how the City targets federal resources to address housing instability. With this foundation, the FY 2026/27 AAP recommends a portfolio of projects that most directly advance the priority needs identified through community engagement, data analysis, and strategic planning efforts. The projects recommended for approval are summarized in Attachment A (CDBG, HOME, HOPWA & ESG Allocations).
The projects recommended for approval were selected because they deliver the highest impact toward the City’s housing stability and anti‑displacement goals, particularly in areas identified as most urgent across City plans. These projects align with the Equitable Investment Framework by prioritizing interventions that serve residents facing the greatest housing instability—such as homelessness prevention, housing rehabilitation, and essential shelter and stabilization services—which have the highest impact on reducing displacement and protecting Oaklanders most at risk.
The projects listed in Attachment A, including “back‑up” projects, all support the City’s goals to keep Oakland residents housed. Back‑up projects are included because they still advance Citywide objectives but fall lower in the prioritization hierarchy due to the Framework’s focus on households experiencing the greatest disparities and most acute needs. Listing them as back‑ ups ensures the City can quickly redirect funds if delays occur, while still maintaining alignment with equity‑based resource allocation and maximizing the use of limited federal dollars.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed resolution to accept and appropriate $14,674,799 in HUD CPD funds for the FY 2026/2027 budget from the four federal entitlement grants in Table 1 above will provide support the production and preservation of affordable housing, protection of Oaklanders from displacement, housing and services for persons with HIV/AIDS, homelessness services, and other community development services principally benefitting the City’s low-income residents.
CDBG grant funds in the amount of $7,559,219 and RLFPI shall be appropriated to Fund 2108 (HUD-CDBG Fund), HOME grant funds in the amount of $2,439,574.07 shall be appropriated to Fund 2109 (HUD-HOME Fund), and the HOPWA and ESG grant funds in the amount of $4,024,520 and $651,486, respectively shall be appropriated to Fund 2103 (HUD-HOPWA and HUD-ESG Fund). The appropriations presented in this report will become a part of the City’s FY 2026/2027 Budget.
Said resolution also would redirect available CDBG carryforward funds and excess revolving loan fund program income to CDBG eligible activities, including back-up projects. Specific Elizabeth Lake, Acting City Administrator
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projects and back-up projects have been identified and recommended for funding in Attachment A and included in the AAP.
Said resolution updates allocations for HOPWA grant funds.
Use of Revolving Loan Fund/Program Income (RLF/PI)
Per 24 CFR 570.202, the City may leverage program income generated from the use of CDBG grant funds for housing rehabilitation lending activities.
The Housing & Community Development Department expects to collect up to $850,000 in program income from loan payments and under the City’s owner-occupied housing rehabilitation programs included in the AAP.
The $850,000 to be appropriated in Fund 2108 and any program inc ome received in excess of
the $850,000 will be used for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation activities, as authorized by the proposed AAP resolution.
Planning and administrative costs shall be limited to an amount no greater than 20 percent of the sum of the grant made for that program year plus the program income received by the City of Oakland and its subrecipients during that program year. Public services costs shall be limited to an amount no greater than 15 percent of the sum of the grant made for that program year plus the program income received by the City of Oakland and its subrecipients during the prior program year.
PUBLIC OUTREACH / INTEREST
Public outreach related to the 2026/2027 AAP has involved broad engagement with community- based agencies, Alameda County, Contra Costa County (on behalf of the HOPWA Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area), affordable housing organizations, City departments, policy planning & research agencies, and Oakland residents through the City’s Citizen Participation process.
Additional consultation and citizen participation activities linked to the 2026/2027 AAP are provided in Sections AP-10 Consultation (91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)) and AP-12 Participation (91.105, 91.200(c)) of the AAP available at
https://www.oaklandca.gov/files/assets/city/v/2/housing-comm-dev/documents/annual-action- plan/2026-2027-annual-action-plan.pdf These sections describe how the City coordinates with public agencies, service providers, the Continuum of Care, and community partners to develop the AAP, align housing and homelessness strategies, and strengthen cross‑sector collaboration.
They also outline the City’s citizen participation process, including outreach, public hearings, multilingual engagement, and efforts to broaden participation among low‑income, LEP, and other vulnerable residents whose input informed priorities on housing, anti‑displacement, and homelessness prevention.
The draft 2026/2027 AAP is available for a 30‑day public review and comment period prior to submission to HUD. The report and proposed legislation will also be presented at a public hearing during a duly noticed City Council meeting. A summary of all public comments will be included in the final AAP submitted to HUD.
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ublic Engagement Process
The
City of Oakland complies with HUD requirements for jurisdictions receiving CPD formula grant entitlement funding to hold public hearings to obtain residents’ feedback on the AAP.
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public hearing for the 2026/2027 AAP will take place during the July 7, 2026, Oakland City Council meeting, held in person at City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 3rd Floor, Council Chamber and livestreamed via Zoom. The Zoom link, instruction for public participation, available translation services, and disability assistance is posted online at https://oakland.legistar.com/Calendar.aspxwith t
he July 7, 2026, Oakland City Council Agenda
packet.
Public hearing participants requiring special assistance to participate during the Oakland City C
ouncil are requested to please contact the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected].
When possible, requests should be submitted at least five days before the meeting to allow staff to arrange accommodations.
P
er 24 CFR 91.105, the public comment period for the 2026/27 AAP runs from June 5 to July 6, 2026. The draft AAP is posted at https://www.oaklandca.gov/files/assets/city/v/2/housing-c omm- dev/documents/annual-action-plan/2026-2027-annual-action-plan.pdf. A ll comments received during this period will be incorporated into the final version submitted to HUD and posted on the City’s website.
COORDINATION
Thi
s report and legislation were prepared in coordination with the City Attorney's Office; Finance Department; Human Services Department; Parks, Recreation, and Youth Department, and Economic and Workforce Development Department. Extensive consultation and strategic alignment is described in Related Planning Efforts and Public Outreach/Interest sections above.
RACE AND EQUITY
CDBG, HOPWA, HOME, and ESG funds expand fair access to housing, services, and economic opportunity for low-income residents, unhoused individuals, and those with special needs, supporting safety, stability, and a suitable living environment across Oakland.
Thi
s AAP aligns the City’s federal investments with the City’s strategic plans, including the Housing & Community Development Strategic Action Plan, the Anti‑Displacement Strategic Action Plan (2026), and the City’s Homelessness Strategic Action Plan (HSAP). These plans incorporate analysis that includes reviewing disaggregated data, identifying the drivers of housing disparities, and establishing investment priorities.
Aligning the AAP with these plans ensures that the AAP advances their priorities and responds to the housing trends they identify. To ensure federally assisted projects carry these priorities forward, the City will continue to collect and analyze beneficiary data and will use this information to confirm that CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG‑funded activities are serving residents and neighborhoods most impacted by housing instability; beneficiary data will continue Elizabeth Lake, Acting City Administrator
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to be r
eported publicly through the City’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
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ACTION REQUESTED OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Sta
ff Recommends That The City Council Conduct A Public Hearing And Upon Conclusion Adopt A Resolution:
(1) Accepting And Appropriating A Total Award Of United States Department Of Housing And Urban Development Grant Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $14,674,799.07 For Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), And Housing Opportunities For Persons With Aids (HOPWA) Programs For Fiscal Year 2026-2027; (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Prepare And Submit To The United States Department Of Housing And Urban Development The Annual Action Plan For Fiscal Year 2026-2027;
(3) A
ppropriating Any Available Revolving Loan Program Income For Housing Rehabilitation Activities;
(4) Authorizing The City Administrator To Award Agreements For Activities As Set Forth In Exhibit A And The List Of Eligible Backup Activities To Be Funded With Funds That Become Available As A Result Of Projects Being Completed, Under Budget, Delayed Or Cancelled, Attached Hereto, Inclusive Of Prior-Year Funding Availability, Subject To Compliance With Any Applicable Competitive Bidding Requirements; And (5) Authorizing The City Administrator To Designate Certifying Official Or Designee Of The Certifying Official For The Purposes Of Title 24 Part 58 Of The Code Of Federal Regulations And Submit To The United States Department Of Housing And Urban Development.
For quest
ions regarding this report, please contact Hannah Betesh, Monitoring and Evaluation Supervisor, at (510) 238-2083.
Res
pectfully submitted,
EMILY WEINSTEIN
Director, Department of Housing & Community
Development
Reviewed by:
Hugo Ramirez, Deputy Director
Prepared by:
Hannah Betesh, Monitoring & Evaluation
Supervisor
Emily Weinstein (Jun 11, 2026 18:52:13 PDT)
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Attachments (1):
A: CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, ESG, and RLFPI Allocations & Back Up Projects