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income residents of Palmdale; 2) develop and describe a strategy to meet those needs; 3) describe the City’s programs and projects, and the funding sources to meet those needs for the 2025-2029 Program Year; and 4) describe the geographic distribution of resources and activities. The Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan was prepared by LDM Associates with staff assistance.

Examination of 2016-2020 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates and the 2016-2020 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data supplied by HUD in the required eConPlanning Suite planning framework, in addition to local data, as well as consultation with citizens and stakeholders revealed six goals to be addressed through the investment of an anticipated $11 million of CDBG and HOME funds over the five years of the Consolidated Plan. In consideration of community input and available data from HUD, the following goals were identified:
 Affordable Housing
o Increase the supply of affordable housing
o Preserve the supply of affordable housing
o Provide rental assistance to low-income households at risk of homelessness
 Fair Housing Services
o Ensure equal access to housing opportunities
 Public Services, including homelessness
o Prevent and eliminate homelessness and provide public services for residents, including those with special needs
 Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements
 Economic Opportunity
o Expand economic opportunity for low-income residents and small business owners
 Planning and Administration

DISCUSSION
Consolidated Plan
 Covers the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030;  Identifies housing and community development priority needs and strategies supported by goals to address those needs;
 The needs analysis considered available demographic, housing, and economic data from the 2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates and other HUD-supplied data, public hearings, community meetings, and consultations with local agencies and stakeholders;
 The City conducted a community needs survey that was available to the public online and in hardcopy format and received 147 responses, a summary of which is included in the Plan;
 The strategies and goals for using CDBG and HOME funds to address local priority needs are aligned with HUD’s national goals to provide decent housing and a Report to Mayor and City Council
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suitable living environment and expand economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income families; and,
 Includes five (5) priority needs and goals addressed through the implementation of the project in each One-Year Action Plan. The priority needs are:

1. Increase the supply of affordable housing

2. Improve public facilities and infrastructure

3. Ensure equal access to housing opportunities

4. Provide public services for residents, including those with special needs

5. Economic opportunity for low-income residents and small businesses Action Plan
 Covers the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026; and,  Outlines the one-year goals and budgets for the CDBG and HOME programs and the planned project to address the priority needs and goals identified in the Consolidated Plan.

This year, the City anticipates receiving an estimated $1,500,000 in CDBG and $520,000 in HOME funds. In addition, the City has $797,626 in CDBG prior-year carryover funds and $163,123 in HOME program income. HUD has not yet released the 2025-2026 Annual Allocations. For this reason, the Fair Housing Services and Section 108 Debt Service activities budgets will remain at the estimated amount and the remaining CDBG funded activities will be proportionately adjusted to align with the actual funding amount, and the Tenant Based Rental Assistance activity will remain at the estimated amount and the remaining HOME activities will be proportionately adjusted to align with the actual funding amount.

The CDBG revenue available for programming is summarized below:
2025-2026 Allocation: $1,500,000
Prior Year(s) Funding Available $797,975
Total $2,297,975
The proposed CDBG eligible activities are:

Applicants Project Descriptions Estimated
Funding
Requests
South Antelope Valley
Emergency Services
(SAVES)
Administrative and Operating Expenses
for services, including assistance for
Homeless, At-Risk & Emancipated
Foster Youth. Services include
Groceries, Motel Vouchers, Clothing, &
Transportation Assistance. This is an
eligible activity under 570.201(e) and
meets the national objective under
$225,000
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570.208(a)(2)(1)(B) low/mod limited
clientele.

Public Services Subtotal $225,000
Infrastructure Improve public infrastructure and
facilities to benefit low-and moderate-
income people or those presumed under
HUD regulations to be low-and-moderate
income, such as, but not limited to,
elderly people and disabled adults.
$899,937
ADA Public Facilities
Improvements
The ADA Improvements project will
include the design and installation of
ADA improvements. This is an eligible
activity under 570.201(c) of regulation
and meets the low/mod benefit national
objective under 570.208(a)(2).
$500,000
Capital Improvements Subtotal $1,399,937
Section 108 Debt Service Annual debt service and trustee fees for Section 108 Loan Guarantee. This is an
eligible activity under 570.705(c).
$373,038
Program Administration Implementation of the CDBG Program (< 20% of total program award). This is an
eligible activity under 570.206.
$260,000
Housing Rights Center Fair Housing Services. This is an eligible activity under 570.206(c).
$40,000
Administrative /Other Subtotal $673,038
Total CDBG 2025-2026 Allocation $2,297,975
The HOME revenue available for programming is summarized below:
2025-2026 Allocation $520,000
Prior Year(s) Funding Available $163,123
$683,123
The proposed HOME eligible activities are:

Applicants Project Descriptions Estimated
Funding
Requests
Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance
Implementation of tenant-based rental
assistance to prevent eviction. This is
an eligible activity under 24 CFR Part

92. $250,000
Affordable Housing
Development (CHDO set-
aside)
Community Housing Development
Organization (CHDO). Funds set aside
for Applicant to be determined (<15%
$78,000
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of program award). This is an eligible
activity under 92.300.

Affordable Housing
Development
In partnership with a developer the
City will fund the construction of new
affordable rental units, Multi-Family
New Construction Program. This is an
eligible activity under 92.205(a)(1).
$303,123
Program Administration Implementation of the HOME Program (< 10% of total program award). This
is an eligible activity under 92.207.
$52,000
Total HOME 2025-2026 Allocation $683,123
A Public Hearing was held before the City Council on October 2, 2024, and community meetings were held on September 24 and 25, 2024. Stakeholder meetings were held on October 24 and November 4, 2024, to receive public input prior to preparing the Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.

In compliance with federal regulations and the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan, the Notice of Public Hearing and Availability of the draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan were published on April 5, 2025.

The draft documents were available for public review from April 2 to May 6, 2025, on the City’s website and at the Department of Housing, City of Palmdale Library, and the City of Palmdale Administration Building. The Public Hearing scheduled for May 6, 2025, at 5:00 pm provides another opportunity for public input. All comments received during the process, at the public hearing, and in writing, with respect to a particular draft document, will be incorporated in the final draft document, as applicable, prior to submission to HUD.

The public notice invited citizens to provide written comments to the Housing Department at 38250 Sierra Highway, 2 nd Floor, Palmdale, CA 93550 or via email to [email protected] before 2:00 pm on May 6, 2025, and during the public hearing on May 6, 2025, beginning at 5:00 pm at the City Council meeting in Council Chambers located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, CA 93550.

FISCAL IMPACT
$2,981,098; The estimated allocation of this item for fiscal year 2025 is $2,297,975 in CDBG funds and $683,123 in HOME funds. The five-year cumulative allocations are an estimated $7,500,000 in CDBG and $2,600,000 in HOME funds.

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STRATEGIC PLAN
A. Goal II: Ensure long-term fiscal health of the City and maintain funding for services.

Manage resources, costs, and liabilities to ensure the City’s long-term fiscal health.

Prepared by: Sophia Reyes, Director of Housing
Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Director of Operations Approved by: Salvador Mendez, City Manager Pro Tem
Approved as to form: Alexandra Halfman, Acting City Attorney

ATTACHMENTS
Reso. No. CC 2025-035
Atch 1 Consolidated Plan 2025-2029

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025 - 035

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING THE 2025–2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE 2025– 2026 ACTION PLAN; ACCEPTING CDBG AND HOME GRANT FUNDS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025–2026; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION FOR

FEDERAL ASSISTANCE, REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, ALL RELATED

DOCUMENTS, AND AGREEMENTS WITH SUB-RECIPIENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale (City) has received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) an allocation for Program Year 2025-2026 in the estimated amounts of $1,500,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and $520,000 of HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds; and WHEREAS, the City will receive an annual allocation of CDBG and HOME funds each program year during the Consolidated Plan period of July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2030; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approves the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, the 2025-2026 Action Plan, and the request for CDBG and HOME funds on May 6, 2025; and
WHEREAS, staff has incorporated the public comments and HUD requested updates into the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan as directed by the City Council; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

PALMDALE DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Approves the City of Palmdale’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Action Plan, and accepts CDBG and HOME grant funds for the same year.

SECTION 2. Authorizes its City Manager or their designee to submit the City of Palmdale’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025-2026 Action Plan to HUD and to implement the City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, to execute all documents and take all actions necessary actions to implement the grant agreements for each program year of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan term of CDBG, HOME and other Consolidated Plan grant allocations, and to administer the City’s obligations, responsibilities and duties to be performed thereunder.

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SECTION 3. Authorizes its City Manager to update such plans in accordance with HUD technical and regulatory requirements.

SECTION 4. Authorizes it’s City Manager or designee and execute sub-recipient agreements funded with Consolidated Plan grant funds including but not limited to Fair Housing Services, economic development projects, public works projects, and public services approved within the Annual Action Plans, including making necessary non- substantial changes for the Consolidated Plan period in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 per program year.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 6th day of May, 2025. _________________________________
Richard J. Loa, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
___________________________ _________________________________ Alexandra Halfman Rochelle Scott, City Clerk
Acting City Attorney
I, Rochelle Scott, City Clerk of the City of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 6th day of May, 2025 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:___________________________ Date:

Rochelle Scott, City Clerk
DRAFT - April 2025
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
2025-2026 Action Plan

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Palmdale City Council

Richard J. Loa
Mayor

Laura Bettencourt
Mayor Pro Tem

Andrea Alarcón
Councilmember

Austin Bishop
Councilmember

Eric Ohlsen
Councilmember

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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. 1 ES-05 Executive Summary ...................................................................................................... 1 The Process .............................................................................................................................. 6 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies ...................................................................................... 6 PR-10 Consultation ................................................................................................................... 7 PR-15 Citizen Participation ......................................................................................................23 Needs Assessment ..................................................................................................................25 NA-05 Overview ......................................................................................................................25 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment .......................................................................................27 NA-35 Public Housing .............................................................................................................40 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment .....................................................................................44 NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment ................................................................50 NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs.........................................................55 MA-05 Overview ......................................................................................................................57 MA-10 Number of Housing Units ...........................................................................................58 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing ...............................................................62 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) ....................................67 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing ......................................................................................71 MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services ...............................................................................73 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services ........................................................................80 MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing ...................................................................................83 MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets........................................................84 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion .....................................................................90 MA-60 Broadband Needs........................................................................................................94 MA-65 Hazard Mitigation ........................................................................................................96 Strategic Plan ..........................................................................................................................97 SP-05 Overview .......................................................................................................................97 SP-10 Geographic Priorities ....................................................................................................99 SP-25 Priority Needs ............................................................................................................. 100

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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions .................................................................................. 105 SP-35 Anticipated Resources ................................................................................................ 107 SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure .................................................................................. 111 SP-45 Goals Summary .......................................................................................................... 115 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement ......................................................... 118 SP-55 Barriers to Affordable Housing .................................................................................. 119 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy .............................................................................................. 122 SP-65 Lead-Based Paint Hazards .......................................................................................... 124 SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy ................................................................................................. 125 SP-80 Monitoring .................................................................................................................. 126 Annual Action Plan................................................................................................................ 127 AP-15 Expected Resources ................................................................................................... 127 AP-20/ AP-23 Annual Goals and Objectives ......................................................................... 131 AP-35 Projects ....................................................................................................................... 133 AP-38 Project Summary ........................................................................................................ 134 AP- 50 Geographic Distribution ............................................................................................ 137 AP-55 Affordable Housing .................................................................................................... 138 AP- 60 Public Housing ........................................................................................................... 139 AP- 65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities ......................................................... 140 AP- 75 Barriers to Affordable Housing ................................................................................. 143 AP-85 Other Actions .............................................................................................................. 146 AP- 90 Program Specific Requirements ............................................................................... 149

Table of Tables
Table 1 - Strategic Plan Summary ........................................................................................... 3 Table 2 – Responsible Agencies .............................................................................................. 6 Table 3 – Participation .............................................................................................................. 9 Table 4– Other local / regional / federal planning efforts ......................................................22 Table 5 - Citizen Participation Outreach .................................................................................24 Table 1 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics ..........................................................28 Table 2 - Number of Households Table .................................................................................29 Table 3 - Housing Problems ...................................................................................................29

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Table 4 – Severe Housing Problems ......................................................................................30 Table 5 - Cost Burden > 30%...................................................................................................30 Table 6 - Cost Burden > 50%...................................................................................................31 Table 7 - Crowding Information .............................................................................................31 Table 8 - Households with children under the age of 6 ........................................................31 Table 18 - Public Housing by Program Type .........................................................................41 Table 19 - Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type ..........................41 Table 20 - Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type ...........................................42 Table 21 - Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type ....................................42 Table 22 – LA Coc Nature and Extent of Homelessness .......................................................46 Table 23 – Nature and Extent of Homelessness ....................................................................48 Table 24 - Residential Properties by Unit Number ................................................................58 Table 25 - Unit Size by Tenure ...............................................................................................58 Table 26 - Rental Housing Costs .............................................................................................63 Table 27 - Cost of Housing ......................................................................................................63 Table 28 - Rent Paid ................................................................................................................63 Table 29 - Monthly Rent ..........................................................................................................63 Table 30 - Housing Affordability.............................................................................................64 Table 31 - Condition of Units ..................................................................................................68 Table 32 - Year Unit Built ........................................................................................................68 Table 33 - Risk of Lead-Based Paint .......................................................................................69 Table 34 - Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) of children under the age of 6 ....................................69 Table 35 - Total Number of Units by Program Type .............................................................71 Table 36 - Public Housing Condition ......................................................................................71 Table 37 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households ................................. 73 Table 38 - Homeless Service Providers for the Los Angeles County CoC ...........................75 Table 39 - Business Activity ....................................................................................................84 Table 40 - Labor Force ............................................................................................................85 Table 41 – Occupations by Sector ..........................................................................................85 Table 42 - Travel Time ............................................................................................................85 Table 43 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) ......86 Table 44 - Educational Attainment by Age ............................................................................86 Table 45 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months by Educational Attainment .................86 Table 46 - Strategic Plan Summary ........................................................................................98 Table 47 - Geographic Priority Areas .....................................................................................99 Table 48 – Priority Needs Summary .................................................................................... 100 Table 49 – Influence of Market Conditions........................................................................... 105 Table 50- Anticipated Resources .......................................................................................... 108 Table 51- Institutional Delivery Structure ............................................................................ 111

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Table 52 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary .......................................................... 112 Table 53 – Goals Summary ................................................................................................... 115 Table 54- Expected Resources –PY 2025 .............................................................................. 128 Table 55 - Goals and Objectives ........................................................................................... 131 Table 56 - Project Information .............................................................................................. 133 Table 57 - Project Summary ................................................................................................. 134 Table 58 - Geographic Distribution ...................................................................................... 137 Table 59 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement ................... 138 Table 60 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type ................................ 138 Table 61 - CDBG Requirements ............................................................................................ 149 Table 62 - Other CDBG Requirements.................................................................................. 149

Table of Figures
Figure 1 - Households .............................................................................................................27 Figure 2 - Most Prevalent Housing Problems ........................................................................36 Figure 3 - Households With 30-50% and >50% Cost Burden ................................................38 Figure 15 – Overall Homelessness By Age ............................................................................46 Figure 16 - HIV Prevalence ......................................................................................................53 Figure 17 - Community Need For Public Facilities ................................................................55 Figure 18 - Community Need For Public Services ................................................................. 56 Figure 19 - Change in Median Rent and Income ................................................................... 57 Figure 20 – Minimum Wage Affordability ..............................................................................61 Figure 21 - Median Home Value .............................................................................................62 Figure 22 – Units Affordable To Households By Income Range ...........................................64 Figure 23 - Rent Differentials ..................................................................................................65 Figure 24 – Rental & Ownership Housing Income................................................................. 66 Figure 25 - Top Industry Sectors By Jobs ..............................................................................87 Figure 26 - Community Need For Internet Reliability ............................................................94 Figure 27 - Community Need For Disaster Preparedness .....................................................96

Table of Maps
Map 1 - Households with Extremely Low-Income and Severe Cost Burden .......................32 Map 2 - Households with Low-income and Severe Cost Burden .........................................33 Map 3 - Households with Moderate-Income and Severe Cost Burden ................................34 Map 4 - Concentration Of Households With Multiple Housing Problems ............................92 Map 5 - Concentration Of Households With Low-Income ....................................................93

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Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary
The City of Palmdale has prepared the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan as required to receive federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the Consolidated Plan provides a comprehensive assessment of the City’s housing and community development needs and outlines the City’s priorities, objectives, and strategies for the investment of CDBG and HOME funds to address these needs over the next five years, beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2030.

Each year, the City receives CDBG and HOME funds through a formula- based allocation from HUD. These funds are awarded to non- profit organizations, for -profit entities, and public agencies to support a variety of activities that align with the City’s Consolidated Plan goals and address the high priority needs of low- and moderate-income residents.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
The CDBG program, established under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is a flexible federal funding source designed to address a wide range of housing and community development needs. HUD evaluates the City’s Consolidated Plan and program performance based on three primary objectives: providing decent housing, creating suitable living environments, and expand ing economic opportunities for low - and moderate-income households. To qualify for CDBG funding, each activity must meet one of the following national objectives:
- Benefit low- and moderate-income persons; or
- Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; or - Meet other community development needs having a particular urgency (usually the result of a natural disaster).

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME)
The HOME program, established under t he Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, is the largest federal program dedicated to affordable housing development. Designed to increase the supply of safe and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households, the HOME program is often implemented in collaboration with non-profit housing developers, public agencies, and private entities. Eligible activities supported by HOME funds include new construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable housing, homebuyer assistance programs, and tenant-based rental assistance.

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The City anticipates an allocation of $1,500,000 of CDBG funds and $520,000 of HOME funds for the 2025 Program Year as well as $797,626 of CDBG prior year resources and $163,123 HOME program income. The 2025 -2026 Action Plan allocates these resources to fund program activities listed below that will be implemented from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. 2025-2026 CDBG

PUBLIC SERVICES ACTIVITIES
South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) $225,000

CAPITAL ACTIVITIES
Infrastructure $889,937
American’s with Disability Act (ADA) Improvements $500,000 Section 108 Loan Debt Services & Trustee Fees $373,038

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES
Fair Housing Services $40,000
Administration $260,000

2025-2026 HOME

HOUSING ACTIVITIES
Affordable Rental Housing Development $303,123
Affordable Rental Housing Development (CHDO) $78,000
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) $250,000

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES
Administration $52,000

As of the date of the preparation of this draft document, HUD has not yet released the 2025- 2026 Annual Allocations. For this reason, HUD has advised the City to prepare this draft document utilizing the current year annual allocation and include “contingency provision” language detailing how the City will adjust its proposed Plan once the actual allocation amounts become known
- the Fair Housing Services and Section 108 Debt Service activities budgets will remain at the estimated amount and the remaining CDBG funded activities will be proportionately adjusted to align with the actual funding amount, and

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- the Tenant Based Rental Assistance activity will remain at the estimated amount and the remaining HOME activities will be proportionately adjusted to align with the actual funding amount.

Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan needs assessment Overview
The 2025- 2029 Consolidated Plan is grounded in a comprehensive, data- driven needs assessment and market analysis, combined with insights gathered from residents, community organizations, and other local stakeholders. This approach ensures that CDBG and HOME funds are directed toward priority needs that align with the City’s goals.

The City has identified five priority needs, which will be addressed through five goals over the five-year period. These goals establish a clear framework for the allocation of CDBG and HOME funds which ensure investments produce meaningful results. Each goal is tied to measurable outcome indicators which allow the City to track progress, assess performance, and evaluate the impact of HUD-funded activities.

Table 1 - Strategic Plan Summary
Goal Name Category Needs
Addressed Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
Expand access
to affordable
housing
Affordable
housing
-Provide rental
assistance to
low-income
households
-Increase supply
of affordable
housing
Preserve the
supply of
affordable
housing
HOME
$2,503,123
-125 households
assisted with
rental
assistance

-80 household
housing units
constructed

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Goal Name Category Needs
Addressed Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
Provide public
services,
including
homeless
services
Non-Housing
Community
Development
-Prevent and
eliminate
homelessness
-Provide public
services for
residents,
including those
with special
needs
CDBG
$1,125,000
47,500 persons
assisted
Foster economic
opportunity
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Economic
opportunity for
low-income
residents and
small
businesses
CDBG $225,000 10 businesses
assisted
Planning and
Administration
Program
Administration
Comply with
Federal CDBG
and HOME
regulations
CDBG
$1,300,000
HOME: $260,000

Other: 5 plans

Evaluation of past performance
The investment of HUD resources during the 2019- 2023 Program Years had widespread impact in Palmdale. During Program Year 2019, the global coronavirus pandemic struck and in 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES). The City received $1,932,895 CDBG-CV funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the virus in the community. The World Health Organization, based on evidence, has ended pandemic status and the national public health emergency has ended.

Together with other federal, state, and local investments, HUD resources allowed the City of Palmdale and its partners to provide assistance to low and moderate- income people through community and supportive services, and community facilities and infrastructure.

The City continues to effectively implement its activities and align projects and prog rams with the City’s overall strategies and goals. A full review of past performance is available in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPERs) that can be accessed through the City’s website at
https://cityofpalmdaleca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16961/Palmdale-23-24-CAPER- Final?bidId=. In summary, as of June 30, 2024,
- Constructed 99 rental units
- Provided TBRA to 86 households
- Provided Fair Housing Services to over 1,200 residents

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- Improved public facilities and infrastructure which benefited over 47,000 residents Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process The Consolidated Plan regulations at 24 CFR Part 91 provide the citizen participation and consultation requirements for the development of the Consolidated Plan. Chief among those requirements is the need to consult with the Continuum of Care (CoC) to addr ess homelessness, Public Housing Authorities (PHA), business leaders, civic leaders, and public or private agencies that address housing, health, social service, victim services, employment, or education needs of low -income individuals and families, homeless individuals and families, youth and/or other persons with special needs. Information supplied by these community stakeholders, together with the data supplied by HUD resulted in a well -informed planning document that reflects the housing and community development needs and priorities for the City of Palmdale over the next five years.

In accordance with the City's Citizen Participation Plan (CPP), residents and stakeholders were able to participate in the development of the 2025 -2029 Consolidated Plan through surveys, community meetings, and public hearings. Efforts were made to encourage participation by low - and moderate -income persons, particularly those living in areas where HUD funds are proposed to be used, and by residents of predominantly low - and moderate-income neighborhoods. Efforts were made to encourage the participation of minorities and non- English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities. The consultation process included representatives of the CoC, PHA, and other specified groups who completed surveys, provided local data, and assisted the City to ensure practical coordination of strategies to maximize impact and to avoid duplication of effort.

Summary of public comments
TBD
Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
TBD
Summary
The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan establishes a clear framework for the strategic use of CDBG and HOME funds to address high-priority community needs. All project align with at least one of the five Strategic Plan goals and their corresponding measurable objectives.

For the 2025-2026 program year, the City expects to allocate $2,297,975 of CDBG funds and $683,123 of HOME funds toward eligible activities designed to provide suitable affordable housing and improve the quality of life of its low- and moderate-income residents.

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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies
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 those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator Palmdale Department of Housing
HOME Administrator Palmdale Department of Housing
Table 2 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative
The City of Palmdale Department of Housing is the lead agency responsible for the administration of the CDBG and HOME programs, and projects. Policy and funding approvals are decided by the City Council, which consists of the five City Council Members from each of five council districts. The five-person Council designates one of its members to serve as Mayor at the December meeting each year. Decisions regarding implementation of activities within the Consolidated Plan are based on staff recommendations and input from the residents.

The City contracted with LDM Associates, Inc. to prepare the 2025‐2029 Consolidated Plan.

In the development of this Consolidated Plan, the City and LDM Associates, Inc. implemented a comprehensive citizen participation and consultation process and conducted a needs assessment and market analysis to identify levels of relative need regarding affordable housing, homelessness, special needs, and community development.

This information was gathered through consultation with stakeholders and community meetings, review of demographic and economic data, and housing market analysis.

In the implementation of the 2025‐2029 Consolidated Plan and each of the five Annual Action Plans, Department of Housing staff shall be responsible for all grants planning, management, and monitoring duties necessary to comply with HUD regulations and City policy.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
City of Palmdale, Department of Housing
38250 Sierra Highway, 2nd Floor, Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 267-5126

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PR-10 Consultation
As part of the preparation of the Consolidated Plan the City reached out for consultation to agencies, groups, and organizations involved in the development of affordable housing, creation of job opportunities for low ‐and moderate‐income residents, and/or provision of services to homeless and non- homeless individuals with special needs . To facilitate this consultation, the City solicited feedback through the following methods:
- Community Needs Survey (web‐based and paper‐surveys)
- Community and stakeholder meetings
- Public hearings
- Receipt of written or oral comments
The input received from these consultations helped establish and inform the objectives and goals described in the Strategic Plan.

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 recognizes the importance of careful coordination and alignment among various service providers to maximize the effectiveness of the CDBG and HOME programs. As a result, during the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City consulted with organizations that provide assisted housing, health services, and other community-focused programs. Outreach efforts included surveys, invitations to community meetings, and follow-up interviews where appropriate. Outreach was made to over 100 organizations and agencies including:
- Nonprofit services providers,
- Affordable and market rate housing developers,
- Housing advocates,
- Public agencies (such as the school district and Public Housing Authority) - Economic development and employment organizations
- Community and neighborhood groups, and
- Neighboring cities and communities.

The City further recognizes the importance of continued coordination and alignment during the upcoming five ‐year planning period with these organizations and agencies. The City will strengthen relationships and alignment among these organizations in the implementation of projects using CDBG and HOME funds.

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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 Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC) is comprised of a network of public, private, faith-based, for-profit, and non- profit service providers who utilize several federal, state, and local resources to provide services for homeless people. The region’s municipalities, including the City of Palmdale, also provide resources for services that assist the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. The nonprofit and faith-based community plays a key role in the current CoC system. Hundreds of agencies throughout the region provide programs ranging from feeding the homeless on the street to creating permanent supportive housing opportunities. These services are available to homeless families with children, and single men and women. The non- profit and faith- based community also serves special needs populations, such as victims of domestic violence, veterans, the disabled, and youth.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LASHA) is the lead agency for the Los Angeles County CoC and guides the development of homeless strategies and the implementation of programs to end homelessness throughout the region. The City regularly consults with LASHA to identify needs in the jurisdiction and its objectives to address the needs of different homeless populations, including chronically homeless families and individuals, families with children, veterans, unaccompanied youth, and persons at risk of homelessness. The City continues to coordinate with the CoC to clarify existing needs and objectives and identify opportunities for collaboration during the five- year planning process.

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
Although not a direct Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) entitlement community, the City consulted with a number of housing, social services, governmental , and other entities involved in housing and community development in the City. Through these consultations, the City identified the holistic needs of the community, including those for extremely low- income households and homeless persons and how the City can continue to effectively coordinate with regional homeless service providers to best meet the needs of these populations. The CoC was consulted to discuss performance standards, outcome evaluation methodologies, and policies and procedures for the use of HMIS.

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Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
Table 3 – Participation

LOCAL GOVERNMENT
1 Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Palmdale
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Local Government; Housing; Services-Housing; Service- Children; Services-Elderly; Planning
Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness
Strategy; Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic
Development; Lead-Based Paint Strategy; Anti-
Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
2 Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Lancaster
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Local Government; Housing; Services-Housing; Service- Children; Services-Elderly; Planning
Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness
Strategy; Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic
Development; Lead-Based Paint Strategy; Anti-
Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
3 Agency/ Group/ Organization City of Palmdale Planning Commission Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Local Government; Public Land Agency What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness
Strategy; Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic
Development; Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
4 Agency/ Group/ Organization Palmdale City Council
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Local Government

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What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness
Strategy; Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic
Development; Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
5 Agency/ Group/ Organization Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Palmdale Station
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Local Government; Emergency Management Agency; Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homeless Strategy; Other-Non-Housing Community
Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
6 Agency/ Group/ Organization Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Local Government; Public Land Agency What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Needs Assessment; Homelessness
Strategy; Non-Homeless Special Needs; Economic
Development; Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.

HOMELESS
7 Agency/ Group/ Organization Antelope Valley Homeless Coalition Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Homelessness Needs –
Chronically Homeless, Families with Children;
Veterans, Unaccompanied Minors
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
8 Agency/ Group/ Organization Coffee 4 Vets
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Homeless; Services-Veterans What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Homelessness Strategy-
Veterans; Non-Homeless Special Needs; Anti-
Poverty

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How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
9 Agency/ Group/ Organization Desert Vineyard Church
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
10 Agency/ Group/ Organization Lancaster Homeless Shelter Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy, Anti-Poverty
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what are
the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
11 Agency/ Group/ Organization Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Continuum of Care; Local Government; Services- Homeless; Regional Organization
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy, Anti-Poverty
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what are
the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
12 Agency/ Group/ Organization Penny Lane
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Homeless Needs-
Unaccompanied Youth; Anti-Poverty
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what are
the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
13 Agency/ Group/ Organization The Salvation Army
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Homeless

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What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what are
the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
14 Agency/ Group/ Organization South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what are
the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
15 Agency/ Group/ Organization Vets for Veterans
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Homeless Needs-Veterans;
Anti-Poverty
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what are
the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
16 Agency/ Group/ Organization Victory Outreach
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy; Anti-Poverty
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what are
the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.

VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
17 Agency/ Group/ Organization Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence; Services- Homeless
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Other- Non-Homeless Special Needs; Homeless
Strategy

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ELDERLY & DISABLED
18 Agency/ Group/ Organization North Los Angeles County Regional Center Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Disability
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
19 Agency/ Group/ Organization Desert Haven Enterprises Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Disability
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.

CHILDREN
20 Agency/ Group/ Organization Los Angeles County Department Child Protective Services
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Child Welfare Agency; Foster Care Agency/Facility; Services-Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
21 Agency/ Group/ Organization Ohana Center
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
Strategy

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EDUCATION
22 Agency/ Group/ Organization Antelope Valley Union High School District Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Education; Services-Children; Services- Homeless; Publicly Funded Institution
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Homelessness
Strategy; Anti-Poverty; Other-Non-Housing
Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
23 Agency/ Group/ Organization Music & Kids
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Education; Services-Children What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Homelessness
Strategy; Anti-Poverty; Other-Non-Housing
Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
24 Agency/ Group/ Organization Palmdale School District Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Education; Services-Children; Services- Homeless; Publicly Funded Institution
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Homelessness
Strategy; Anti-Poverty; Other-Non-Housing
Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
25 Agency/ Group/ Organization Westside Union School District Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Education; Services-Children; Services- Homeless; Publicly Funded Institution
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs; Homelessness
Strategy; Anti-Poverty; Other-Non-Housing
Community Development

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FAIR HOUSING
26 Agency/ Group/ Organization Housing Rights Center
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Fair Housing; Civic Leader What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Analysis; Homelessness Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
27 Agency/ Group/ Organization Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Fair Housing; Civic Leader What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Analysis; Homelessness Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.

HOUSING
28 Agency/ Group/ Organization Advancing Communities Together Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
29 Agency/ Group/ Organization AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc.

Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
30 Agency/ Group/ Organization Habitat for Humanity

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Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
31 Agency/ Group/ Organization Homes 4 Families
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
32 Agency/ Group/ Organization Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Public Land Agency; Assisted Housing What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
33 Agency/ Group/ Organization Los Angeles Community Development Authority Agency/ Group/ Organization Type PHA; Public Land Agency; Assisted Housing What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
34 Agency/ Group/ Organization Meta Housing Corp.

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35 Agency/ Group/ Organization National Community Renaissance Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
36 Agency/ Group/ Organization Newport Pacific
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
37 Agency/ Group/ Organization Ninth Patriot
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Assisted Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment; Homelessness Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
38 Agency/ Group/ Organization The Michaels Organization Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment; Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.

HEALTH
39 Agency/ Group/ Organization AHF Healthcare Center - Antelope Valley Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-HIV/AIDS; Services-Health What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Special Needs

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How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
40 Agency/ Group/ Organization Antelope Valley Community Clinic Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Non-Housing Special Needs
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
41 Agency/ Group/ Organization County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Health Agency; Publicly Funded Institution What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
42 Agency/ Group/ Organization County of Los Angeles Health Department Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Health Agency; Publicly Funded Institution What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Other-Non-Housing Community Development; Lead
Paint
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
43 Agency/ Group/ Organization Kaiser Permanente
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Health; Business Leader; Civic Leader What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
44 Agency/ Group/ Organization Mental Health America of Antelope Valley Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Health

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What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
45 Agency/ Group/ Organization Pueblo Y Salud
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.

BROADBAND
46 Agency/ Group/ Organization California Department of Technology Agency/ Group/ Organization Type State Government; Narrowing the digital divide What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
47 Agency/ Group/ Organization HighSpeedInternet.com
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Broadband ISP
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
48 Agency/ Group/ Organization Los Angeles County Regional Broadband Consortium
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Narrowing the digital divide What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Other-Non-Housing Community Development

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REGIONAL PLANNING, EMERGENCY & FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT, WATER DISTRICT AGENCY
49 Agency/ Group/ Organization Southern California Association of Governments Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Planning Organization; Regional Organization What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Analysis; Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Needs Assessment; Other-Non-
Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
50 Agency/ Group/ Organization Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Emergency Management; Floodplain Management Agency; Federal Government
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Housing Need Analysis; Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Needs Assessment; Other-Non-
Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
51 Agency/ Group/ Organization Palmdale Water District
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Water District/Agency
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.

CIVIC & BUSINESS LEADERS
52 Agency/ Group/ Organization Hispanic Chamber
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Business Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Economic Development

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How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
53 Agency/ Group/ Organization Palmdale Chamber
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Business Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Other-Non-Housing Community Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
54 Agency/ Group/ Organization America's Job Center
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Economic Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
55 Agency/ Group/ Organization El Nido Family Centers
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Economic Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
56 Agency/ Group/ Organization Antelope Valley Chamber of Commerce Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Business Leader
What section of the Plan was
addressed by Consultation?
Economic Development
How was the Agency/ Group/
Organization consulted and what
are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
To obtain a comprehensive assessment of the needs
and priorities within the community, the
Consolidated Plan process included consultation and
engagement with City residents, service providers,
and selected departments through surveys,
meetings, and email.
57 Agency/ Group/ Organization Ventura Foundation
Agency/ Group/ Organization Type Civic Leader

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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City maintains a list of agencies, organizations and other stakeholders that have expressed an interest in City’s CDBG and HOME programs and invited representatives from each entity to participate at multiple points in the planning process. All agencies were strongly encouraged to attend meetings and participate in surveys. If an agency did not attend meetings or participate in surveys, it was done so by the agency’s choice.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Table 4– Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of
Care
Los Angeles Homeless
Services Authority
Consultation with the CoC indicates that the
City’s Consolidated Plan goals are consistent
with the CoC’s strategies.
2021-2029
Housing Element
City of Palmdale The goals included in the Consolidated Plan are consistent with the Housing Element
policies and objectives

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))
City of Palmdale departments, adjacent units of government, the CoC, and Los Angeles County Development Authority were consulted with on the development and implementation of the Consolidated Plan.

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PR-15 Citizen Participation
Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal setting The City of Palmdale conducted a comprehensive citizen participation process to ensure the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan reflects community needs and priorities. The public engagement process was designed in accordance with the City’s Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) and HUD regulations (24 CFR 91.105), ensuring residents, local organizations, and community stakeholders had meaningful opportunities to participate in shaping the City's housing and community development strategies.

The Housing Department led outreach efforts, emphasizing broad public engagement, particularly among low- and moderate-income residents, individuals with disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities, non- English-speaking populations, and public housing residents.

The City also actively consulted with local and regional institutions, businesses, developers, non-profit and faith -based organizations, the Continuum of Care (CoC), and philanthropic entities to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to addressing housing and community development needs.

To identify and prioritize community needs, the City developed and distributed a survey to gather input on housing, community, and economic development needs. The survey was available in English and Spanish online and in paper format at various public facilities. The survey received 147 responses. A summary of the survey and responses is in Appendix B.

In the Fall of 2024 publicly noticed hearing and meetings were held to obtain the views of the community on the City’s housing and community development needs. The public meeting was virtual. It was held on September 24 at 10:00 AM via Zoom. The second public meeting was held on September 25 at 6:00 PM at the Legacy Commons Senior Center. The first public hearing was held on October 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM. No comments were received.

A public hearing to adopt the Consolidated Plan and first year Annual Action Plan is scheduled for May 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM, at City Council Chamber.

Public notices for public hearings , meetings, the survey, and the 30-day comment period were published in a medium of general circulation in the City. Additionally, the City used social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to advertise the opportunities to participate. At each step in the process, the City was careful to ensure that low ‐ and moderate‐income residents, members of minority groups, agencies involved in the provision of services to these populations, and others who are directly impacted by the programs and activities supported by the Consolidated Plan programs had the opportunity to be actively involved.

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Table 5 - Citizen Participation Outreach
Outreach Summary
Mode Additional
Modes Target Content/ Attendance Comments
Comments
not
accepted
Newspaper
Ad
City
website;
Social
Media;
Flyers
English and
Spanish

Published September 10 , 2024. Public Meeting,
September 24, 10:00 AM, Zoom; Public Meeting,
September 25, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Legacy
Commons Senior Center; Public Hearing, October 2,
2024, 5:00 PM City Council Chamber ; Community
Needs Survey.

N/A N/A
Public
Meeting
English and
Spanish
Broad Community
Public Meeting, September 24, 10:00 AM, Zoom. See
Appendix B.

All comments
were
accepted
N/A
Public
Meeting
English and
Spanish
Broad Community
Public Meeting, September 25, 2024, at 6:00 PM at
the Legacy Commons Senior Center. See Appendix
B.

All comments
were
accepted
N/A
Community
Needs
Survey
English and
Spanish
Broad Community
See Appendix B All comments
were
accepted
N/A
Public
Hearing
English and
Spanish
Broad Community
Public Hearing, October 2, 2024, 5:00 PM City Council
Chamber. See Appendix B.

All comments
were
accepted
N/A
Newspaper
Ad
City
website
English and
Spanish
Published April 5, 2025. Substantially complete Draft
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual
Action Plan 30-day review period from April 2 to May
6, 2025, and public hearing on May 6, 2025, 5:00 PM,
at City Council Chamber.

N/A N/A
30-Day
Review
Broad Community Made available on website and in hard copy from April 2 to May 6, 2025.

TBD TBD
Public
Hearing
English and
Spanish
Broad Community
Public hearing of Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan on May 6 , 2025,
5:00 PM, at City Council Chamber.

TBD TBD

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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
The Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment examines a range of needs, including housing, homelessness, non-homeless special needs, and non- housing community development needs. The Housing Needs Assessment section evaluates household income, tenure (renter or owner), housing cost as a function of household income, disproportionate needs amongst racial and ethnic groups, and public housing needs.

The Homeless Needs Assessment examines the sheltered and unsheltered homeless population in Los Angeles County to inform the City’s strategy to address homelessness during the next five years.

The Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment section evaluates the needs of people who are not homeless, and due to various reasons need services. This population includes elderly, frail and elderly, people who have severe mental illness including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), development al and physical disab ilities, alcohol or other drug addictions, HIV/AIDS, and victims of human trafficking and domestic violence.

Lastly, the Non-Housing Community Development Needs Assessment section discusses the need for public facilities, public infrastructure improvements , and public services to benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Methodology
To assess community needs, the City examined data, held community meetings, conducted a survey of residents and local stakeholders, and consulted with experts and local stakeholders. The Needs Assessment primarily relies on the sources of data which follow:

To assess community needs, the City examined data, held community meetings, conducted a survey of residents and local stakeholders, and consulted with experts and local stakeholders. The Needs Assessment primarily relies on the following data sources:
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2020 five-year estimates - Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) 2016–2020 - 2024 Point-In-Time Homeless Count
The ACS and CHAS five-year estimates were the most recent complete datasets available.

Maps reflecting ACS and CHAS data are use d throughout the Consolidated Plan to show the geographic spread of households and individuals living in different conditions. There is unincorporated land on the east side of the City. In the maps this land is not shaded.

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Consolidated Plan Survey for Residents and Stakeholders Palmdale residents had the opportunity to respond to a survey to rate the level of need for public services , housing, and housing services . The surveys also gathered insight into residents’ internet access. Additionally, agencies and businesses that work with Palmdale residents with low- and moderate-incomes, special needs, and those experiencing or at risk or experiencing homelessness , were given the opportunity to respond to a stakeholder survey. The tabulation of survey results from 147 residents and 37 organizations that responded to the surveys are integrated into NA-50 Non -Housing and Community Development Needs.

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NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment
Summary of Housing Needs
According to the Demographics table, the City population rose 11 percent, from 152,750 to 169,450, from 2010 to 2020. During this time, the number of households rose six percent, from 40,153 to 42,687, and the median household income increased about 18 percent, from $55,696 to $65,444.

Figure 1 illustrates the number of households in each income category. Over 64 percent of households in Palmdale earn 0-80 percent Area Median Income (AMI). The household income levels correspond with the following HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI)/AMI definitions:
- Extremely low-income: 0-30% HAMFI/AMI,
- Low-income: 30-50% HAMFI/AMI,
- Moderate-income: 50-80% HAMFI/AMI,
- Medium-income: 80-100% HAMFI/AMI, and
- Upper-income: 80-100% HAMFI/AMI.

Figure 1 - Households

Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Small-family households consist of two to four members and large-family households include five or more persons. The most common household type in Palmdale is small family households, representing 47 percent of all households in the City.

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In this section there are eight tables of data which reference housing problems. Housing problems are defined by HUD as follows:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities: Household lacks a sink with piped water, a range or stove, or a refrigerator.

2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities: Household lacks hot and cold piped water, a flush toilet and a bathtub or shower.

3. Overcrowding /severe overcrowding: A household is overcrowded if there are more than 1.01 people per room, excluding bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half - rooms. A household is considered severely overcrowded if there are more than 1.5 people per room.

4. Cost burden /severe cost burden: A household is considered cost burdened if the household pays more than 30 percent of its total gross income for housing costs. A household is considered severely cost burdened if the household pays more than 50 percent of its total income for housing costs. For renters, housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. For owners, housing costs include mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities.

The Housing Problems tables make clear h ousing cost burden greater than 30 percent is the most common housing problem and owner households are most impacted. About 56 percent of the 27,485 households earning at most 80 percent AMI experience a housing cost burden over 30 percent of income. Approximately 37 percent of the households earning at or below 80 percent AMI, with at least one severe housing problems, are renters.

Table 6 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Demographics Base Year: 2010 Most Recent Year: 2020 % Change Population 152,750 169,450 10.9%
Households 40,153 42,687 6.3%
Median Income $55,696 $65,444 17.5%
Data Source: 2005-2009 ACS (Base Year), 2013-2017 ACS (Most Recent Year)

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Table 7 - Number of Households Table
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
>80-100%
AMI
>100%
AMI
Total Households 9,425 8,095 9,965 4,495 10,705
Small Family Households 3,965 3,665 4,485 2,575 5,550
Large Family Households 1,580 1,995 3,005 1,005 1,955
Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age 2,165 1,715 2,460 925 2,300
Household contains at least one-
person age 75 or older 1,070 1,000 860 205 690
Households with one or more
children 6 years old or younger 2,580 2,415 2,960 2,785 1,990 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Housing Needs Summary Tables
Table 8 - Housing Problems

Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Substandard
Housing 90 50 65 0 205 10 0 35 0 45
Severely
Overcrowded 35 40 40 0 115 115 100 120 45 380
Overcrowded 695 365 315 110 1,485 155 385 390 55 985
Housing cost
burden greater
than 50% of
income
3,315 565 80 0 3,960 1,665 880 575 575 3,695
Housing cost
burden greater
than 30% of
income
920 1,600 800 65 3,385 775 1,650 2,515 2,515 7,455
Zero/negative
Income 285 0 0 0 285 220 0 0 0 220
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

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Table 9 – Severe Housing Problems

Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Having 1 or more
of four housing
problems
4,135 1,020 500 110 5,765 1,945 1,365 1,120 120 4,550
Having none of
four housing
problems
1,755 2,480 2,290 905 7,430 1,590 3,225 6,050 3,370 14,235 Household has
negative income,
but none of the
other housing
problems
285 0 0 0 285 220 0 0 0 220
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Table 10 - Cost Burden > 30%

Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 2,235 1,425 495 4,155 1,055 1,145 1,625 3,825 Large Related 915 375 55 1,345 390 850 745 1,985
Elderly 1,270 285 150 1,705 895 595 410 1,900
Other 585 380 190 1,155 320 175 410 905
Total need by
income 5,005 2,465 890 8,360 2,660 2,765 3,190 8,615
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

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Table 11 - Cost Burden > 50%

Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 1,805 355 35 2,195 875 395 330 1,600
Large Related 585 135 0 720 165 175 35 375
Elderly 980 140 35 1,155 510 260 45 815
Other 490 60 15 565 270 80 165 515
Total need by
income 3,860 690 85 4,635 1,820 910 575 3,305
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Table 12 - Crowding Information

Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Single family households 615 270 215 195 1,295 205 320 295 60 880 Multiple, unrelated family
households
115 135 150 65 465 60 165 215 35 475
Other, non-family
households
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4
Total need by income 730 405 365 260 1,760 265 485 510 99 1,359 Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Table 13 - Households with children under the age of 6
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Households with
children 6 years of
age or younger
present
1,775 1,405 1,395 4,575 805 1,010 1,565 3,380
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

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Map 1 - Households with Extremely Low-Income and Severe Cost Burden

Source: 2016-2020 CHAS Data

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Map 2 - Households with Low-income and Severe Cost Burden

Source: 2016-2020 CHAS Data

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Map 3 - Households with Moderate-Income and Severe Cost Burden

Source: 2016-2020 CHAS Data

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Describe the number and type of single-person households in need of housing assistance.

The precise number of single -person households in need of housing assistance is not available. According to the 2016–2020 five- year ACS estimates, there were 6, 495 single- person households in 2020, approximately four percent of whom were aged 65 or older.

Typically, it is presumed that a household needs housing assistance if it experiences one or more housing problems and has income at or below 80 percent AMI. Tables 5 and 6 provide data on the types of households impacted by housing cost burden. “Other” households are defined as nonfamily and nonelderly, a category that includes single persons. Elderly households include elderly families include:

1. Elderly families with two or more persons aged 62 and over.

2. Elderly nonfamilies with one or two persons, at least one of whom is aged 62 or over.

According to CHAS 2016–2020 estimates, 980 “other” and 1,635 elderly households in this income range spend 30-50 percent of their income on housing costs . Additionally, 2,060 “other” and 3,605 elderly households, spend more than 50 percent of their income on housing costs.

Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Domestic and dating violence, assault, and stalking are not always reported. According to the 2022 National Crime Victimization Survey, only 53 percent of all domestic violence events and 21 percent of rapes /sexual assaults were reported to the police. The State of California Department of Justice maintains statistics on domestic violence calls to local law enforcement statewide by jurisdiction (openjustice.doj.ca.gov ). In 2023, 1,111 calls related
to domestic violence were made from Palmdale. Of these incidents:
- 839 involved a weapon
- 17 involved a firearm
- 18 involved a knife or cutting instruments
- 61 involved other dangerous weapons
- 743 involved personal weapons (i.e., feet or hands)

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There were at least 1,111 times during 2023 when a household was in need of some type of domestic violence services. In households where physical violence occurred, it is possible that at least one member of the household needed to relocate to escape recurring violence. These households may include children.

Victims of domestic violence suffer in many ways including economically, which impacts access to safe and affordable permanent housing. What are the most common housing problems?
The most common housing problem s in the City affecting households with income at or below 80 percent AMI are housing cost burden greater than 30 percent of income, followed by overcrowding and severe overcrowding . Table 8 indicates nearly 56 percent of households in this income range experience a housing cost burden, while almost 10 percent live in overcrowded and severely overcrowded conditions. This includes 8,606 owner and 7,280 renter households that are cost burdened. Overcrowding and severe overcrowding affect 2,755 households, including 1,490 renter households and 1,265 owner households.

Figure 2 - Most Prevalent Housing Problems

Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems?
Small related households with low- and moderate-incomes are most affected by housing cost burden, while single family renter households are most affected by overcrowding. The number of cost burdened and severely cost burdened households is shown in Table 10 and Table 11.

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Approximately 33 percent of households earning up to 80 percent AMI (9,035 households) carry a housing cost burden of 30 to 50 percent. Of these households 5,310 are owners and 3,725 are renters. The most affected types of owner households are small related, followed by large related, elderly and “other.” The most affected types of renter households are small related, followed by large related, “other,” and elderly.

Approximately 29 percent of households (7,940 households) at the same income level carry a severe cost burden of over 50 percent of their income. Of these households 4,636 are renters and 3,305 are owners. The most affected types of renter households are small related, followed by elderly, large related, and “other.” The most affected types of owner households are small related, followed by elderly, “other,” and large related.

Describe the characteristics and needs of low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered

91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless fa milies and individuals who are receiving rapid re -housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance.

Extremely low - and low -income households with one or more housing problems are presumed to be unstably housed, indicating that they are at risk of homelessness. Those with one or more housing problems at this income level are highly sensitive to adverse events. The greatest concentrations of unstably housed households are among small related renter households with a housing cost burden greater than 50 percent of their household income and single family renter households living in overcrowded conditions.

There are 17,520 households in Palmdale earning up to 50 percent AMI , representing 41 percent of all households. Within this income range, small related households are the most impacted by severe housing cost burden, followed by elderly, large related, and “other.” Notably, 1,100 single family renter households are living in overcrowded conditions.

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Figure 3 - Households With 30-50% and >50% Cost Burden

Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

As described in the Market Analysis, rental housing costs have risen steadily over the past ten years – creating more pressure on extremely low -income households. The ACS data shows the median contract r ent in Palmdale increased 24 percent from 2010 to 2020. As rental prices continue to rise throughout Los Angeles County, the pressure on extremely low-income households will continue to increase.

Rapid rehousing programs may help homeless individuals and families; however, unless a housing unit is within a subsidized affordable housing development, formerly homeless families and individuals receiving rapid rehousing assistance face considerable uncertainty regarding their monthly housing costs and ability to remain stably housed once the assistance contract ends. As the assistance period nears its end, securing alternative housing remains difficult for the same reasons it was before homelessness – high housing costs and the potential impact of an eviction record.

If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at -risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at -risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates.

The assessment of at -risk populations described in the foregoing paragraphs in this Consolidated Plan is based on ACS and CHAS data using HUD definitions for household types and housing problems, supplemented by available local data for certain groups specified by HUD, such as households with children and victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

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Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness.

There are 4,550 renter households who earn at most 50 percent AMI and are severely cost burdened, according to the CHAS data (see Table 6). Of these households:
- 2,160 are small, related households with four or fewer members - 720 are large, related households with five or more members - 1,120 are elderly households with one or more members over the age of 62 - 550 are other households
These extremely low - and low -income households are considered the most at risk of becoming homeless.

Discussion
Of households with incomes up to 50 percent AMI, 37 percent are cost burdened renters, and six percent are overcrowded and severely overcrowded renters. Of households with incomes up to 30 percent AMI, 55 percent are severely cost burdened renters and eight percent are severely overcrowded renters. These households are presumed to be at risk of becoming homeless. To the greatest extent feasible, options should expand access to affordable housing for severely cost burdened and crowded renter households earning less than or equal to 50 percent AMI. This is one of many strategies to prevent homelessness.

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NA-35 Public Housing
Introduction
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is the public housing authority of Los Angeles County. LACDA pursues its mission “to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.” The majority of LACDA’s public housing is in the form of housing choice vouchers (HCVs).

LACDA offers a range of programming to meet the housing needs of the most vulnerable populations in the County. LACDA provides a homeless admissions preference countywide which includes 30 percent of vacant general occupancy public housing units available at the beginning of each program year. Additionally, since 2016 all South Scattered Site family vacancies are first offered to homeless applicants in coordination with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). In the tables below Special Purpose Vouchers include Veterans Affair s Supportive Housing (VASH), Family Unification Prog ram, and Disabled data includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition

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Table 14 - Public Housing by Program Type
Program Types
Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
VASH Family
Unification Disabled*
Units vouchers in use 253 2,883 21,087 47 20,550 268 164 59 Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center) *

Table 15 - Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Program Types
Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
VASH Family Unification
Average Annual Income 14,341 13,522 14,839 15,746 14,816 14,829 17,842 Average length of stay 6 8 8 0 8 0 6
Average Household size 3 2 2 2 2 1 4
Homeless at admission 0 0 184 0 42 142 0
Elderly (>62) 48 1,138 6,753 15 6,670 38 2
Disabled Families 40 534 4,416 17 4,269 83 16
Accessibility requests 253 2,883 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
HIV/AIDS No data No data No data No data No data No data No data DV victims No data No data No data No data No data No data No data Data Source: PIC

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Table 16 - Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Program Types
Race Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled*
White 148 1,710 10,344 33 10,071 80 120 40
Black/ African
American 60 1,035 8,432 12 8,188 179 38 15
Asian 8 120 2,181 1 2,173 3 1 3
American
Indian/ Alaska
Native No data 11 76 1 67 6 2
Pacific Islander 37 7 54 No data 51 No data 2 1
Other No data No data No data No data No data No data No data No data Data Source: PIC

Table 17 - Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Program Types
Ethnicity Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
VASH
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled*
Hispanic 124 1,121 7,293 11 7,122 40 105 15
Not Hispanic 129 1,762 12,794 36 12,428 228 58 44
Data Source: PIC

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Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination based on disability in any program or activity that is conducted by federal agencies or that receives financial assistance from a federal agency. A housing provider may not deny or refuse to sell or rent to a person with a disability and may not impose application or qualification criteria, rental fees, or sales prices and rental or sales terms or conditions that are different than those required of or provided to persons who are not disabled. Further, housing providers may not require people with disabilities to live only on certain floors, or to all live in one section of the housing. Housing providers may not refuse to make repairs and may not limit or deny someone with a disability access to recreational and other public and common use facilities, parking privileges, cleaning or janitorial services or any services that are made available to other residents. LACDA provides reasonable accommodation in all housing programs, which can be requested at any time.

In the fiscal year 24- 25 Annual Plan to HUD LACDA reported approximately 25 percent of the Section 8 waitlist were e lderly and 31 percent were disabled and approximately 60 percent of those on the public housing waitlist were elderly and 12 were non-elderly people with disabilities. The senior only site-based waiting lists were opened on February 10, 2020.

None of these properties are in Palmdale.

Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders.

The most pressing need for HCV holders is affordable housing. This is evidenced by the long wait time for housing. In the fiscal year 24- 25 Annual Plan to HUD, LACDA reported there were 4,830 applicants on the waitlist and that wait times can be as long as 16 years.

It should be noted that this does not include special admissions. The public hous ing program has a waitlist of 4,277 unduplicated applicants and the wait time is three to five years depending on the size of the household.

How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large? The needs experienced by LACDA clients residing in Palmdale are like the needs of very low-income and low-income households throughout the City.

Discussion
LACDA implements a variety of strategies to address the need for affordable housing. The core strategies include maximizing affordable housing opportunities through continuous program and management improvement and leveraging additional resources by working with the County’s Affordable Housing and CDBG and HOME units.

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NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment
There are four federally defined categories by which individuals and families are considered homeless:
1) Literally Homeless – An individual or family:
a. Living unsheltered on the streets;
b. Living in a vehicle or other place not meant for habitation; c. Living in an emergency shelter or transitional housing program, including a motel/hotel paid by a charitable organization or government program; or d. Exiting an institution (resided 90 days or less and previously resided in one of the two items listed above).
2) Imminent Risk of Homelessness – An individual or family imminently losing their housing:
a. Housing will be lost within 14 days; and
b. Has no subsequent residence; and
c. Lacks the resources and support network.
3) Homeless Under other Federal Statutes – An unaccompanied youth under the age of 25 or families with children and youth, who do not otherwise qualify as homeless under this definition, but who do meet all of the following:
a. Are defined as homeless under Section 387 of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (42 U.S.C. 5732a), Section 637 of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9832), Section 41403 of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 14043e-2), Section 330(h) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b(h)), Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012), Section 17(b) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(b)), or Section 725 of the McKinney -Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a);
b. Have not had a lease, ownership interest, or occupancy agreement in permanent housing at any time during the 60 days immediately preceding the date of application for homeless assistance;
c. Have experienced persistent instability as measured by two or more moves during the 60- day period immediately preceding the date of applying for homeless assistance; and
d. Can be expected to continue in such status for an extended period of time because of chronic disabilities, chronic physical health or mental health conditions, substance addiction, histories of domestic violence or childhood abuse (including neglect), the presence of a child or youth with a disability, or two or more barriers to employment, which include the lack of a high school degree or General Education Development (GED), illiteracy, low English

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proficiency, a history of incarceration or detention for criminal activity, and a history of unstable employment.
4) Fleeing or Attempting to flee Domestic Violence – An individual or family:
a. Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence situation, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions that relate to violence against the individual or a family member; and b. Has no subsequent residence; and
c. Lacks the resources and support network.

According to the
2024 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress, during the PIT Count in January 2024, California had the highest number and rate of unsheltered homeless population in the Country. Twenty- eight percent of the nation’s homeless population was reported in California. More than half of all the nation’s homeless individuals are concentrated in three states: California (24 percent), New York (20 percent), and Washington (four percent). The rate of homelessness in California increased b y three percent from 2023 to 2024, and 35 percent from 2007 to 2024.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is governed by a politically appointed 10-member Commission. The Commission has the authority to make budgetary, funding, planning, and program policies. LAHSA staffs and administers the Los Angeles County Continuum of Care (LA CoC), the Coordinated Entry System, distribution of funds, the homeless count, and more.

Annually, the LASHA conducts a PIT Count to create a census of unsheltered and sheltered individuals experiencing homelessness. Since 2020, the rate of homelessness experienced by children under the age of 18 has decreased 16 percent, from 7,491 to 6,277 children. The rate of homelessness experienced by transitionally aged youth, those 18 to 24, was 27 percent below what it was in 2020. The rate of homelessness experienced by those over the age of 24 increased nearly 19 percent from 52,034 people to 61,847.

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Palmdale increased over 200 percent from the 2023 and 2024 PIT Count. In 2023, 177 people were counted by the PIT, which went up to 537 in 2024. The greatest increase was in the number of sheltered people living in homelessness which increased from 65 in 2023 to 362 in 2024.

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Data Source: HUD 2020-2024 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs Homeless Populations and Subpopulations
Figure 4 – Overall Homelessness By Age

Table 18 – LA Coc Nature and Extent of Homelessness
Population
Homeless on a given night Homeless each year Days of
homeless-
ness Sheltered Unsheltered Experiencing Becoming Exiting Persons in
households with
adults and
children
7,862 2,845

NA NA NA NA
Persons in
households with
only children
13,793 46,592
Persons in
households with
only adults
37 72
Chronically
homeless
individuals
5,349 24,474
Chronically
homeless
families
281 234
Veterans 957 2,034
Unaccompanied
Child 37 69
Persons with
HIV/AIDS 381 882
Data Source: 2024 County Homeless Count & Survey Report Jurisdiction Has No Rural Homeless

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If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year" and "number of days that persons experience homelessness", then describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth).

A homeless individual or family is classified as chronically homeless if they have been living in an emergency shelter or in an unsheltered location with a disabling condition and are continuously homeless for a year or more or have had at least four episodes of homelessness in the past three years. The 2024 PIT Count shows that on January 24, in the LA CoC 281 sheltered and 234 unsheltered individuals were chronically homeless.

Families with children include at least one household member aged 18 or over and at least one household member under 18 years of age. According to the 2024 PIT Count in Los Angeles County, there were 10,707 people experiencing homelessness in households with at least one adult and one child; 7,862 people living in emergency or transitional shelters; and 2,845 people living in unsheltered conditions and in urgent need of housing assistance.

Veterans are people who have served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. This does not include inactive military reserves or the National Guard unless the person was called to active duty. The PIT count revealed 957 veterans who were sheltered and homeless and 2,034 veterans who were unsheltered and homeless in the LA CoC.

Countywide unaccompanied youth, individuals under the age of 18 years old, are presumed to be emancipated if they are unsheltered without an adult. According to the PIT count, there were 106 unaccompanied youth who were homeless, consisting of 37 sheltered and 69 unsheltered children. Among unaccompanied transitionally aged youth, ages 18 to 24 who were homeless, 1,267 were sheltered and 1,033 unsheltered.

Furthermore, the PIT counts subpopulations living with severe mental illness, HIV/AIDS, chronic substance abuse, and victims of domestic violence. Throughout the LA CoC - 15,666 people living in homelessness also had severe mental illness , and of those people, 11,263 were unsheltered.
- 1,263 homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS, of whom 882 were unsheltered. - 6,800 individuals experiencing homelessness had also experienced domestic violence, and 14,946 of those individuals were unsheltered.

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Table 19 – Nature and Extent of Homelessness
Race Sheltered Unsheltered (optional)
American Indian, Alaska Native, or Indigenous 160 896
Asian or Asian American 283 644
Black, African American, or African 8,693 12,467
Hispanic/Latina/e/o Only 3,175 19,928
Middle Eastern or North African 11 84
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 93 195
White 3,320 11,585
Hispanic and One or More Race 5,725 2,053
Non-Hispanic and Multiple Race 232 1,657
Data Source: HUD 2024 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs Homeless Populations and Subpopulations

Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans.

According to the PIT Count in Los Angeles County, there were 10,707 people in households with at least one adult and one child, comprised of 7,862 sheltered and 2,845 unsheltered people in urgent need of housing assistance.

The 2024 PIT Count revealed in Los Angeles County 957 sheltered veterans and 2, 034 unsheltered veterans. It is unclear how many unique families are represented in these numbers. In the universe of homeless individuals, it is not clear how many are families of deceased or estranged veterans.

Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.

The 2024 PIT Count found most people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County identied racially and ethnically as Hipanic/ Latina/e/o Only, followed by Black, African American or African, White, Hispanic and One or More Race, Non- Hispanic and Multiple Races, American Indian, Alaska Native, or Indiginous, Asian or Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and Middle Eastern or North African.

Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.

The 2024 PIT Count shows that on January 24, throughout Los Angeles County most people experiencing homelessness were unsheltered. Of 71,201 homeless individuals almost 70

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percent were unsheltered. Unsheltered chronically, homeless people accounted for 49 percent of all homeless individuals. Among those who were reported as being homeless and unsheltered, 30 percent were living with chronic substance abuse; 23 percent faced severe mental health issues; and 11 percent had experienced domestic violence.

Discussion
The PIT Count results from January 24, 2024 and January 25, 2023, show the overall number of people experiencing homelessness in the City of Palmdale increased over 200 percent from 177 to 537.

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NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment
Introduction
Special needs populations consist of persons who are not homeless, but due to various reasons require services and supportive housing. Persons with special needs include the elderly, frail elderly, severely mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS , and victims of domestic violence. The City will consider allocating CDBG funds to public services for special needs populations, including victims of human trafficking and individuals with PTSD or other needs.

Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community.

Elderly and Frail Elderly
HUD defines elderly as a person who is 62 years of age or older. A frail elderly person is an elderly person who is unable to perform at least three “activities of daily living” including eating, bathing, grooming, or home management activities. Generally, elderly people have lower incomes than the population at large. Based on 2016 -2020 CHAS data of the 13,390 households containing at least one elderly person in Palmdale, 69 percent, 9,270 households, earn less than 80 percent of the AMI and may require public services to continue to live independently. ACS data from the same period shows 10,497 residents of Palmdale aged 65 and above have a disability. Of those people, 41.5 percent have ambulatory difficulty, 33 percent have independent living difficulty, and 21 percent have self-care difficulty.

Persons with Disabilities
HUD defines a disabled person as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity. The obstacle to independent living for these adults is not only their disability, but also the lack of financial resources, often related to limited employment. Additionally, persons with disabilities have high health care costs, are dependent on supportive servi ces, and may require accessibility modifications to accommodate their disability. The 2021, 1 -year ACS estimate, of the total Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population age 18 and to 64 in Palmdale 3,185 have a disability and are employed; 808 have a disability and are unemployed; and 6,257 have a disability and are not part of the labor force.

Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health calculates in the August 2023 SAPC Data Brief there are over 1.4 million people, or 16.5 percent of the population, aged 12 and over with a substance use disorder. Of those people, only 35,130 are in publicly funded

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treatment. Some of those in need may be able to access private treatment. However, this is expensive and beyond the means of many households, and there is limited capacity in private treatment facilities as well . Approximately 98 percent of people in Los Angeles County with substance use disorder are not receiving publicly funded treatment. There is an indicated need for improved access to treatment.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a federally funded institution established to disseminate information on mental disorders, including data on prevalence. Prevalence data is collected through the National survey on Drug Use
and Health (NSDUH) and is calculated for a two-year period. Unfortunately, the Coronavirus Pandemic disrupted the method of survey delivery, which has disrupted the data series.

The most recent data set for the 2021-2022 period is only available at the state level.

Rates of substance use disorder, mental illness, serious mental illness, and receipt of mental health treatment have increased among Californians ages 18 to 25, and 26 and over, since the pandemic, and there is a higher prevalence in the younger age segment than the older group. Any mental illness and serious mental illness do not include developmental, or substance use disorders.
survey results from 2021-2022 show the following.
18- to 25-year-olds
- 34.35 percent had any mental illness
- 12.08 percent had serious mental illness
- 21.56 percent received mental health treatment in the past year - 27.24 percent had substance use disorder
26-year-olds and over
- 20.31 percent had any mental illness
- 4.66 percent had serious mental illness in the past year - 17.08 percent received mental health treatment in the past year - 16.58 percent had substance use disorder

HIV/AIDS
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) weakens the immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the final stage of HIV. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) Atlas Plus program reported in Los Angeles County, an estimated 1,600 individuals were newly diagnosed during 2022 ( https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/atlas/index.htm , accessed November 2024). New
HIV diagnoses were most concentrated among people 25 -34 years of age. For persons living with HIV/AIDS, access to affordable housing, supportive services, and quality health care is important to maintaining their health and well-being.

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Victims of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence, assault, and stalking are often not reported. According to the 2022 National Crime Victimization survey, only 53 percent of all domestic violence events and 21 percent of rapes and sexual assaults were reported to the P olice. Domestic Violence includes but is not limited to, felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse of the victim or by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabited with the victim. In 2022, a total of 962 calls related to domesti c violence were made from Palmdale (openjustice.doj.ca.gov, accessed March 2025 ). In 2023, 1,111 calls related to domestic violence were made from Palmdale. Of these incidents:
- 839 involved a weapon
- 17 involved a firearm
- 18 involved a knife or cutting instruments
- 61 involved other dangerous weapons
- 743 involved personal weapons (i.e., feet or hands)
What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined?
Supportive services required for special needs populations include case management, medical or psychological counseling and supervision, childcare, transportation, and job training provided for the purpose of facilitating an individual’s stability and independence.

To determine the level of need and types of services needed by special needs populations, the City conducted a survey, consulted with local service providers, and reviewed ACS data.

The needs of residents with sensory disabilities are different from those with mobility disabilities. Individuals with hearing disabilities require visual adaptations for such items as the telephone ringer, doorbells, and smoke alarms. Residents who are blind may require tactile marking of changes in floor level and stair edges , as well as braille markings on appliances and controls. People with low vision may require large- print markings and displays, contrasting colors to distinguish changes in level or t ransition from one area to another, proper lighting, and reduced glare from lighting and windows.

For persons with special needs, the high cost of living in Los Angeles County makes it difficult to maintain a stable residence. Often these segments of the population rely on support services from various County nonprofit organizations to avoid becoming homeless or institutionalized.

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Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area.

According to the CDC, at the end of 2022, 1.2 million people in the United States had HIV ; 35,716 were newly diagnosed in 2021 and that went up to 37,601 new diagnoses in 2022 (cdc.gov, accessed January 2025). In Los Angeles County, CDC data shows, the number of persons living with HIV has increased from 45,537 in 2013 to 50,991 in 2022 . Of those diagnosed with HIV, 71 percent were in receipt of medical care and 63 percent had reached viral suppression. Viral load is an indicator of health and adherence to medication. A high viral load is indicative of illness. Viral load suppression (less than 200 copies/ml) is suggestive of improved health.

Figure 5 - HIV Prevalence

Data Source: CDC Atlas Plus

In 2021, there were 1,486 new HIV diagnoses in Los Angeles County. People aged 25-34 accounted for 39 percent, the greatest concentration of new cases. Of the newly diagnosed, 89 percent were male, of whom most identified racially/ethnically as Hispanic/Latino.

Discussion
In addition to the elderly, frail elderly, severely mentally ill, developmentally disabled, physically disabled, persons with alcohol and other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS, and victims of domestic violence described above, two other subpopulations with special needs in Los Angeles County include victims of human trafficking and individuals with PTSD.

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nature can come in the form of labor services, involuntary servitude, enslavement, debt bondage, or commercialized sex acts. Human trafficking is extremely difficult to track .

There is no recent or reliable prevalence rate to report. In 2023, in California, the National Human Trafficking Hotline identified 1,128 cases of human trafficking, which involved 2,045 victims (https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
accessed January 2025). The most common type
of human trafficking reported in California was sex trafficking.

The U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report published in July 2022, reports victims of human trafficking are found in every state in the country and trafficked from every country in the world. Victims of human trafficking in the United States are most frequently trafficked from within the United States, Mexico, and Honduras.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) explains PTSD can “develop after exposure to a potentially traumatic event that is beyond a typical stressor”. Potential inducing events may include but are not limited to, “violent personal assaults, natural or human -caused disasters, accidents, combat, and other forms of violence.” Symptoms of PTSD can be debilitating. The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs National Center for PTSD recognizes the disorder impacts populations inside and outside of the military including families, children, and non-combatants. The National Center reports an estimated six percent of the population, eight percent of women and four percent of men, will have PTSD at some point in their lives. “Women are more likely to develop PTSD than men in part due to the types of traumatic events that women are more likely to experience – such as sexual assault — compared to men.” Challenges these special needs populations and subpopulations face include low-income and high housing costs. This segment of the population also struggles for a decent quality of life that includes access to necessities, adequate food, clothing, and medical care.

Challenges these special needs populations and subpopulations face include low -income and high housing costs. This segment of the population also struggles for a decent quality of life that includes access to necessities, adequate food, clothing, and medical care.

Novel coronavirus COVID-19
COVID-19 caused a global pandemic. Its widespread impact on the US began in March 2020. In the following years, lives changed dramaticall y. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated funds to respond to the public health emergency through HUD. The City of Palmdale was awarded $1,932,895 CDBG-CV funds to assist low- and moderate-income individuals and families impacted by COVID. The national and global public health emergency status was lifted in May 2023; however, the virus is still present and active around the world.

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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities.

City residents’ benefit from improved public facilities, such as healthcare, childcare, homeless centers and libraries . CDBG public facility projects that meet eligibility requirements, align with a Strategic Plan goal and address a National Objective will be considered for funding in the five Annual Action Plans.

How were these needs determined?
The needs identified for public facilities were determined through community and stakeholder meetings and responses to the Community Needs Survey, and consultation with Parks and Recreation and Public Works Departments. Respondents to the Community Needs Survey gave the availability and condition of public facilities and infrastructure an average rating of 3.1 out of five stars.

Figure 6 - Community Need For Public Facilities

Data Source: Community Needs Survey

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements.

City residents benefit from public improvements to infrastructure, such as street, sidewalk, drainage, and highspeed internet . The City will consider investing CDBG funds in an infrastructure improvement project should the need arise to modify existing infrastructure or install new infrastructure to support a project that benefits an identifiable segment of the population comprised of low - and moderate- income residents or residents presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate-income. The City has and plans to continue investing in improved sidewalks to ease residents’ connections with the services and amenities.

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How were these needs determined?
The needs for public infrastructure improvements were identified through community meetings, public hearings, responses to the community needs survey, and consultations with the City of Palmdale’s Parks and Recreation and Public Works Departments. As indicated above, respondents to the Community Needs Survey gave the availability and condition of public facilities and infrastructure an average rating of 3.1 stars out of five.

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services.

There is a high need for public services in the City of Palmdale. Approximately 64 percent of households in the City have incomes at or below 80 percent of AMI. The provision of services at reduced or no cost expands choices available to residents with low - and moderate-incomes. The City anticipates allocating the maximum allowable amount of CDBG funds to public services in the coming five years.

How were these needs determined?
The needs for public services were identified through Community Meetings, Public Hearings, responses to the Community Needs Survey and consultation with nonprofit service providers. Community Needs Survey respondents rated the availability and quality of public services in Palmdale an average of 2.9 stars out of five. This is largely indicative of the availability of public services as the rate of need far exceeds the number of providers across a wide range of services.

Figure 7 - Community Need For Public Services

Data Source: Community Needs Survey

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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview
This section of the Consolidated Plan evaluates housing market conditions in Palmdale including housing supply, demand, condition, and cost. The housing stock in the Palmdale is rather homogenous, consisting of mostly single, detached structures. Owner households occupy 64 percent of units. The housing stock is relatively new; 80 percent were built since 1980.

The data shows the housing market in Palmdale is relatively tight and many households are experiencing a housing cost burden . According to the Zillow Home Value Index f rom February 2021 to February 2025, the median value for homes in Palmdale increased by 31 percent. ACS data shows median contract rent increased 24 percent from 2010 to 2020.

While CHAS data indicates that there are enough housing units affordable to people with incomes up to 80 percent AMI, the surplus of units is minimal. There are only 1,068 more units affordable to households with income up to 80 percent AMI than there are households at that income level. Furthermore, there is no guarantee of which unit a household will occupy. This situation is not new. For many years monthly rent increased at a faster rate than household income. CHAS data shows 2 6 percent of households earning up to 80 percent AMI experience a housing cost burden greater than 50 percent of income.

Figure 8 - Change in Median Rent and Income

Source: 2016-2020 ACS

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MA-10 Number of Housing Units
Introduction
According to 2016-2020 ACS data, 79 percent of the City’s housing stock is comprised of single, detached-structures housing. Structures with five to 19 units represent the next greatest amount of housing at seven percent. Single, attached-structures comprise the smallest portion of the housing stock in the City at 54 percent.

Most housing units in Palmdale have two or three -bedrooms. In comparison, only five percent of housing units have one-bedroom. The tables below indicate the number of residential properties in the City by property type, unit size, and tenure.

Table 20 - Residential Properties by Unit Number
Property Type Number Percentage
1-unit detached structure 35,735 79%
1-unit, attached structure 563 1%
2-4 units 1,340 3%
5-19 units 2,980 7%
20 or more units 2,557 6%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc. 2,145 5%
Total 45,320 100%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS

Table 21 - Unit Size by Tenure

Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 214 1% 257 2%
1 bedroom 146 1% 2,101 14%
2 or 3 bedrooms 14,046 52% 9,330 60%
4 or more bedrooms 12,859 47% 3,734 24%
Total 27,265 100% 15,422 100%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS

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Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs.

The City tracks the affordability status of 2,439 affordable housing units across 24 developments which were constructed or rehabilitated with HOME, Housing Set -Aside, Housing Bond, or tax credit funds as part of the 2021-2029 Housing Element. Of those units 1,161 are family units, 492 are senior units, and 786 are units in mobile home parks.

Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.

HUD requires the City to analyze federal, state and locally assisted housing units that may be lost from the City’s affordable housing stock. The expiration of affordability restrictions on government assisted rental units is the typical reason that afford able units convert to market rate and are “lost.” Much of the housing at -risk of conversion from affordable housing to market rate housing is predominantly reserved for lower income households.

Use restrictions, as defined by state law, means any federal, state, or local statute, regulation, ordinance, or contract which as a condition of receipt of any housing assistance, including a rental subsidy, mortgage subsidy, or mortgage insurance, to an assisted housing development, establishes maximum limitations on tenant income as a condition of eligibility for occupancy.

Conversion Risk
According to the City’s Housing Element 2021-2029, there are 2,439 publicly assisted rental units across 24 developments. The 48 family units at East 35th Street Apartments could potentially convert to market -rate rentals when the short -term Section 8 and long -term deed restrictions expire in 2025. However, the risk of this happening is relatively low, as there are ongoing project-based Section 8 rent subsidies, and all of the units are designated as affordable housing.

Preservation and Replacement Options
To maintain the existing affordable housing stock, the City may either attempt to preserve the existing assisted units or facilitate the development of new units. Each negotiation to preserve affordable units is unique in the sense that each project’s ownership interests and economic needs will vary, and City resources may be insufficient to preserve all units when covenants do expire. Depending on the circumstances of each project that includes at-risk units, different options may be used to preserve or replace the units. Preservation options typically include: 1) transfer of units to nonprofit ownership; 2) provision of rental assistance to tenants using other funding sources; and 3) purchase of extended

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affordability covenants. In terms of replacement, the most direct option is the development of new affordable units with long-term covenants.

Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? There is a significant need for additional owner and rental units of all sizes affordable to households earning up to 80 percent AMI, especially smaller units such as no-bedroom and one-bedroom units. Determining the exact number and size of units is challenging, as there is no guarantee regarding the size of the housing unit a household will occupy.

Describe the need for specific types of housing.

ACS data indicates that in 2020 there were 6, 495 single-person households in Palmdale – 2,915 renters and 3,580 owners. Table 21 shows 2,718 no-bedroom and one-bedroom units in the City, 2, 358 rental, 360 owner. The data suggests a potential need for more opportunities to purchase and rent small housing units.

Table 10 reports cost burden and illustrates the number and approximate size of households with incomes at or below 80 percent AMI living in housing units that are beyond their financial means. Elderly and “other” types include single-person households.

There are 1,705 renter households, 1,900 owner -occupied elderly households, and 1,155 renter households along with 905 “other” households in Palmdale. The data also indicates there may be a need for more opportunities to purchase small housing units.

Discussion
For decades, California’s housing market has been among the most expensive in the country, and those conditions persist today. Not only was renting expensive, but purchasing a home was also largely out of reach. In 2025 to afford median market rent for a two-bedroom rental unit in Palmdale a household needed to earn $41 per hour or work over 100 hours per week at minimum wage of $16.50 per hour, which equates to about two and a half full-time jobs. These calculations were made using the same method as the National Low-income Housing Coalition in the Out of Reach series and using market rate rent from Zumper. Market rate rents are significantly higher than fair market rents and more accurately reflect the experience low- and moderate-income households are facing.

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Figure 9 – Minimum Wage Affordability

Data Source: 2025 Zumper Research & CA Minimum Wage Data

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MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing
One of the most important factors in evaluating a community’s housing market is the cost of housing and its affordability for current and prospective residents. If housing costs are relatively high in comparison to household income, correspondingly high housing cost burden and overcrowding will typically occur.

Table 23 indicates the median home value and contract rent (not including utility or other associated costs). These values are self-reported by residents through the ACS Survey. ACS data shows median contract rent increased 24 percent from 2010 to 2020. Median home values have increased significantly since the last Consolidated Planning process. In 2020, according to ACS data, median home values in Palmdale were nine percent over what they had been in 2010 , during the mortgage- backed securities housing foreclosure crisis.

According to the Zillow home value index, value increased 31 percent from $392,387 in February 2021 to $512,675 in February 2025.

Figure 10 - Median Home Value

Data Source: 2021-2025 Zillow Home Value Index Research

Based on the reported housing costs, the Housing Affordability Table indicates the number of units currently affordable to households at different levels of income. It is important to note that simply because a unit is affordable to residents at that incom e level, it does not necessarily mean that a household at that income level is occupying the unit.

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Table 22 - Rental Housing Costs
Rental Housing Cost by Bedroom 2023 2024 2025 % Change
1-bedroom $1,600 $1,600 $1,575 -1.6%
2-bedroom $2,200 $2,074 $1,999 -9.1%
3-bedroom $2,695 $2,700 $2,850 5.8%
Data Source: Zumper Research (accessed April2025)

Table 23 - Cost of Housing
Cost of Housing 2010 2020 % Change
Median Home Value 277,700 302,800 9%
Median Contract Rent 1078 1,333 24%
Data Source: 2010, 2016-2020 ACS (Most Recent Year)

Table 24 - Rent Paid
Rent Paid Number %
Less than $500 749 5.11%
$500-999 2,913 19.88%
$1,000-1,499 5,160 35.21%
$1,500-1,999 3,810 26.00%
$2,000 or more 2,023 13.80%
Total 14,655 100%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS

Table 25 - Monthly Rent
# of Bedrooms Efficiency
(none) ($) 1 ($) 2 ($) 3 ($) 4 ($)
Fair Market Rent 1,777 2,006 2,544 3,263 3,600
High HOME Rent 1,559 1,671 2,007 2,310 2,558
Low HOME Rent 1,213 1,300 1,560 1,803 2,011
Data Source: 2024 HUD FMR and HOME Rents

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Table 26 - Housing Affordability
Units affordable to Households at: Renter Owner
30% HAMFI 6,004 3,574
50% HAMFI 4,015 4,725
80% HAMFI 2,960 7,275
100% HAMFI 1,045 3,480
Total 14,024 19,054
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? The tables in section NA-10 show 17,520 households with incomes up to 50 percent AMI, of whom 11,370 are cost burdened and 3,213 are severely cost burdened. Table 26 indicates 18,318 units affordable to this income range. That is only an abundance of 798 housing units. There is no guarantee a household of a particular income level will occupy a unit that is affordable to their income level – even if a unit is available in the open marketplace. A significant number of Palmdale residents are burdened by housing costs, which prohibits other decision making.

Figure 11 – Units Affordable To Households By Income Range

Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS Data

How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents?
Rental housing costs have increased steadily over the past ten years – creating more pressure on extremely low-income households. Median market rate rents exceed the Fair Market Rents for Los Angeles County and represent a significant burden for low - and

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moderate-income households struggling to remain housed. Similarly, median home sales increased 31 percent from $392,387 in February 2021 to $ 512,675 in February 2025 according to home value data supplied by Zillow. Based on this information and barring significant regional and national changes in economic conditions, the price of housing in Palmdale is forecast to continue increasing during the period of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.

How do HOME rents /Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? In 2024 there was significant variation in low HOME, fair market, market rate, and median contract rents. This variance makes it difficult to identify viable affordable housing projects to support and reduces the number of affordable housing units that become available.

Figure 12 - Rent Differentials

Data Source: 2024 HOME Rates, 2024 Zumper Research

Discussion
Economic expansion over the last decade and a lag in production of new housing units in Southern California have created a housing economy that is overburdened.

Homeownership is out of reach for more than half of Palmdale’s households, and a single person earning minimum wage cannot reasonably afford a two-bedroom rental apartment.

In 2023 a household would have needed to earn about $107,000 annually to reasonably afford a $479,711 home, which was the median home value per the Zillow Home Value Index. The m edian household income in Palmdale in 2023 was $78,743 according to the most current 2023 ACS 1-year estimate. A household would need to earn $88,000 annually

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to afford a two -bedroom rental in the City during the same period. A full -time minimum wage employee will gross almost $30,000 annually.

Data Source: 2022 Zumper Research, Zillow Home Value Index, Freddie Mac & CA Minimum Wage Data
Figure 13 – Rental & Ownership Housing Income
Housing income was calculated based on 30 percent of market rate housing costs – mortgage payment s and rental and HUD area median income. Mortgage rates reflect Freddie Mac reporting of average 30-year fixed mortgage rates from mid-February 2023.

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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing –

91.210(a)
Introduction
Assessing the age and physical condition of housing in Palmdale forms the basis of strategies to maintain and improve housing quality for low - and moderate- income residents. For this assessment, the ACS defines a “selected condition” as owner- or renter- occupied housing units with at least one of the following conditions:
- Lacking complete plumbing facilities
- Lacking complete kitchen facilities
- More than one occupant per room
- Selected monthly housing costs are greater than 30 percent of household income.

Approximately half of both renter - and owner -occupied units experience one or two selected conditions.

Definitions
Substandard housing is housing that does not meet the minimum standards contained in the State Housing Code (i.e., does not provide shelter, endangers health, safety or well - being of occupants). A substandard condition is one that adversely affects the habitability of the housing unit. As defined by the California Health and Safety Code, a substandard condition exists to the extent that it endangers the health and safety of its occupants or the public. Such conditions include:
- Inadequate sanitation
- Structural hazards
- Any nuisance that endangers the health and safety of the occupants or the public. - All substandard plumbing, wiring, and/or mechanical equipment, unless it conformed to all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and has been maintained in good and safe condition.
- Faulty weather protection.
- The use of construction materials not allowed or approved by the health and safety code.
- Fire, health and safety hazards (as determined by the appropriate fire or health official).
- Lack of, or inadequate fire -resistive construction or fire- extinguishing systems as required by the health and safety code, unless the construction and/or systems conformed to all applicable laws in effect at the time of construction and/or installation and adequately maintained.

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- Inadequate structural resistance to horizontal forces - Buildings or portions thereof occupied for living, sleeping, cooking, or dining purposes that were not designed or intended to be used for such occupancies. - Inadequate maintenance that causes a building or any portion thereof to be declared unsafe.

Standard housing condition in Palmdale is defined as housing that meets the minimum standards of the State Housing Code. For the purposes of the CDBG and HOME programs, a unit in substandard condition is considered suitable for rehabilitation provided the unit is structurally sound, and the cost of rehabilitation is considered economically warranted.

Table 27 - Condition of Units
Condition of Units
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 10,417 38.2% 8,256 53.5%
With two selected Conditions 596 2.2% 1,062 6.9%
With three selected Conditions 5 0.0% 26 0.2%
With four selected Conditions 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
No selected Conditions 16,247 59.6% 6,078 39.4%
Total 27,265 100.0% 15,422 100.0%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS

Table 28 - Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 6,860 25.2% 2,340 15.2%
1980-1999 16,195 59.4% 8,720 56.5%
1960-1979 1,930 7.1% 2,895 18.8%
1940-1959 2,140 7.8% 1,255 8.1%
Before 1939 145 0.5% 210 1.4%
Total 27,270 100.0% 15,420 100.0%
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS

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Table 29 - Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Hazard
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
Units Built Before 1980 4,215 4,360
with children under the age of
6 present 590 14.0% 1,005 23.1%
Units Built Before 1980 with
households <80% AMI 3,170 75.2% 3,730 85.6%
with children under the age of
6 present 470 11.2% 950 21.8%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS (Total Units) 2016-2020 CHAS (Units with Children present)

Table 30 - Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) of children under the age of 6 Level for children under the age of 6 Los Angeles County California < 3.5 N 88,477 364,008
≥3.5 N 1,757 6,973
Total Number of Children with a BLL 90,234 370,981
Data Source: California Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch, California Blood Lead Data

Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
The age and condition of Palmdale’s housing stock is an important indicator of potential rehabilitation needs. Housing over 30 years old is presumed to need some form of major rehabilitation, such as roof replacement, foundation work, and plumbing systems. Housing over 20 years old will generally exhibit deficiencies in terms of paint, weatherization, heating / air-conditioning systems, hot water heaters, and finish plumbing fixtures. Housing values in Palmdale have increased significantly over a relatively short period of time.

Longtime homeowners, especially the elderly and disabled, are more likely to have fixed and limited incomes and may have difficulty maintaining their homes.

This housing stock in Palmdale is relatively new ; 80 percent of housing units were constructed after 1980 according to 2016-2020 CHAS data. About 58 percent of owner- and renter-occupied housing in Palmdale was built 30 to 40 years ago between 1980 and 1999.

There are 13,390 households with at least one member over the age of 62 and 9,270 of whom have household incomes at or below 80 percent AMI, according to 2016-2020 CHAS data. There are approximately 10,185 people ages 18 to 64 with disabilities, accordi ng to 2016-2020, ACS five -year estimates. These households may be presumed to have fixed incomes. It is reasonable to anticipate a significant number of housing units in need of

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repair and a significant number of households need financial assistance to complete those repairs.

Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low - or Moderate -Income Families with LBP Hazards
Any housing built before 1978 may contain lead- based paint. If ingested, lead may cause severe damage to young children including decreased growth, learning disabilities, impaired hearing, hyperactivity, nerve and brain damage. Lead attacks the central nervous system, the neurological system, and can cause brain damage, IQ reduction, learning disabilities, decreased attention span, hyperactivity, growth inhibition, comas, seizures, and in some cases, death. Fetuses may also experience significant adverse effects through prenatal exposure. Children are more susceptible to the effects of lead because their growing bodies absorb more lead, and young children often put their hands and other objects in their mouths. Most children do not have any symptoms, even if a blood test shows that they have an elevated blood lead level. If a child does have symptoms, the symptoms may be mistaken for the flu or other illnesses.

Most of the housing stock in Palmdale was built after 1979 and is presumed to not contain lead paint. The 2016- 2020 CHAS data shows 950 low- and moderate- income renter households with children under the age of six were living in housing constructed before 1980, and 470 owner-occupied households meet the same conditions.

Number of Children with Elevated Blood Levels of Lead
The State of California mandates lead screening for all children who participate in publicly funded health programs. In California, screening typically occurs at ages one and two years. A blood level of 10 µg/dL or higher was previously referred to as an “elevated blood level (EBL).” However, as it is now recognized there is no safe level of lead, and adverse effects occur at levels below 10 µg/dL, an “elevated” blood lead level is no longer defined at a specific cut-off point. Of Los Angeles County children under the age of six whose blood lead level has been fully tested, 1.95 percent have levels greater than 3.5 mcg/Dl.

Discussion
Preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households is a cost-effective way to invest limited resources to retain existing housing units already affordable to low - and moderate- income households in the community. Many different types of housing services are needed. As required by HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule, the City’s housing rehabilitation programs will include appropriate safety measures such as testing and abatement for projects involving units constructed prior to 1978.

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MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing
Introduction
As indicated in section NA-35, the LACDA administers HUDs HCV and Public Housing programs in the County and there is no public housing in Palmdale.

Table 31 - Total Number of Units by Program Type
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based

Special Purpose Voucher
VASH Family
Unification Disabled
Units vouchers
available 0 261 2,962 21,798 1 21,797 1,264 1,357 558
Accessible units N/A N/A No data N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Data Source: PIC

Describe the supply of public housing developments.

There is no public housing in Palmdale.

Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan LACDA uses Housing Quality Standards for the inspection of all voucher units.

Public Housing Condition
Table 32 - Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
Not Applicable Not Applicable

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Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction.

LACDA uses Housing Quality Standards for the inspection of all voucher assisted units.

Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low- and moderate-income families residing in public housing.

LACDA encourages residents to be actively involved in the community and in the management of public housing developments through resident councils and numerous opportunities for feedback such as community meetings and surveys. LACDA encourages qualified public housing participants to pursue self-sufficiency and homeownership. In the Family Self-Sufficiency program staff works with participants to establish a five -year plan to become independent of government assistance. As family income increases the amount of rent they are responsible for increases as well. The incremental increase in rent is put into an escrow account which becomes available to the family upon completion of the program or for eligible expenses during the term of the program.

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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services
Introduction
Regionally, there are numerous facilities and services targeted at residents at -risk of becoming homeless and experiencing homelessness, including a range of emergency shelters, transitional shelters, and permanent supportive housing options. HUD uses the following definitions for these three facility types:
- Emergency Shelter (ES): Any facility with the primary purpose of providing a temporary shelter for the homeless in general or for specific populations of the homeless and which does not require occupants to sign leases or occupancy agreements.
- Transitional Housing: Transitional housing (TH) is designed to provide homeless individuals and families with interim stability and support to successfully move to and maintain permanent housing. Transitional housing may be used to cover the costs of up to 24 months of housing with accompanying supportive services.

Program participants must have a lease (or sublease) or occupancy agreement in place when residing in transitional housing.
- Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) is designed to quickly move individuals and families out of homelessness and into permanent housing through the provision of up to 24 months of rental assistance and supportive services.
- Permanent Supportive Housing: Permanent supportive housing (PSH) is defined as community-based housing paired with supportive services to serve households in which at least one member has a disability. Housing does not have a designated length of stay in which formerly homeless individuals and families live as independently as possible. Under PSH, a program participant must be the tenant on a lease (or sublease) for an initial term of at least one year that is renewable and is terminable only for cause.

Table 33 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households Facilities and Housing
Targeted to Homeless
Households
ES Beds TH Beds PSH Beds
Year-Round
Beds
(Current &
New)
Voucher /
Seasonal /
Overflow
Beds
Current & New Current
& New
Under
Development
Adults and Children 8,402
388
938 5,890
N/A
Only Adults 14,801 2,049 20,531
Chronically Homeless N/A N/A 4,138
Veterans 256 653 6,242
Unaccompanied Youth 114 1 12
Data Source: 2024 Housing Inventory Chart

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Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons
In California , the primary programs for assisting families in poverty are CalWORKS, CalFresh, and Medi -Cal. These programs provide clients with employment assistance, discounted food, medical care, childcare, and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing and transportation.

The California Work Opportunities for Kids (CalWORKs) program provides financial assistance and Welfare- to-Work services to California families with little to no cash.

Through this program these families may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help with housing, food, utilities, clothing, or medical care. Childcare is also available through this program.

CalFresh, formerly the Food Stamp Program, is a nutritional assistance program that provides Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards to people receiving public assistance to purchase food and other essential items.

The Medi-Cal program provides health coverage for people with low -income and limited ability to pay for health coverage, including seniors, those with disabilities, young adults and children, pregnant women, persons in a skilled nursing or intermediate care home, and persons in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP). People receiving federally funded cash assistance programs, such as CalWORKs (a state implementation of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program), the State Supplementation Program (SSP) (a state supplement to the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program), foster care, adoption assistance, certain refugee assistance programs, or In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), are also eligible.

CDBG & HOME-Funded Activities
Congress designed the CDBG programs to serve low -income people, some of which may meet the federal poverty definition. The City of Palmdale received funding to run CDBG and HOME programs. At least 70 percent of all CDBG funds must be used for activities that are considered under program rules to benefit low - and moderate- income persons.

Additionally, every CDBG activity must meet one of three national objectives: benefit low- and moderate-income persons (at least 51 percent of the beneficiaries must be low - and moderate-income); address slums or blight; or meet a particularly urgent community development need. CDBG programs assist the homeless and those at-risk of homelessness directly and indirectly.

Under the HOME program, households must earn no more than 80 percent of the AMI, adjusted for household size, to be eligible for assistance. Furthermore, 90 percent of the

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allocation that is invested in affordable rental housing must be directed to assist households earning no more than 60 percent AMI.

List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations.

Table 34 - Homeless Service Providers for the Los Angeles County CoC Provider Location Description
1736 Family Crisis Center Los Angeles County ES, TH, Rapid Rehousing (RRH)
A Step to Freedom Los Angeles County ES
Abundant Blessings, Inc. Los Angeles County ES, RRH
Advancing Communities Together Los Angeles County ES
Alcott Center for Mental Health Services Los Angeles County ES Antelope Valley College Los Angeles County ES
Asian American Drug Abuse Program Inc. Los Angeles County ES, RRH Assured Lifestyle Housing Inc. Los Angeles County ES
Behavioral Health Services Inc. Los Angeles County ES
Bridge to Home Los Angeles County ES, RRH
Bryant Temple CDC Los Angeles County ES
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. Los Angeles County ES, TH, PSH, RRH Christ-Centered Ministries Los Angeles County ES, TH
City Net Los Angeles County ES
City of Pomona Los Angeles County ES, PSH, RRH
Claremont House of Ruth Los Angeles County ES, TH
Community Bridge Housing Corporation Los Angeles County ES Covenant House California Los Angeles County ES, RRH
Divine Healthcare Services Inc. Los Angeles County ES
Downtown Women’s Center Los Angeles County ES, PSH, RRH Eula’s House Los Angeles County ES
Exodus Recovery Los Angeles County ES
Father and Mothers Who Care, Inc. Los Angeles County ES First to Serve, Inc. Los Angeles County ES, TH, RRH
Golden State Recuperative Care, Inc. Los Angeles County ES Harbor Care Foundation Los Angeles County ES
Harbor Interfaith Services Los Angeles County ES, TH, PSH, RRH Health Right 360 Los Angeles County ES
HOLA Recuperative Care, Inc. Los Angeles County ES
Holiday’s Helping Hands, Inc. Los Angeles County ES
Home at Last Community Development
Corporation Los Angeles County ES
Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission Los Angeles County ES, RRH

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Provider Location Description
Horizon Recuperative Care Los Angeles County ES
House of Hope Foundation, Inc. Los Angeles County ES
Illumination Foundation Los Angeles County ES, PSH, RRH Jenesse Center Inc. Los Angeles County ES, TH
Jovens, Inc. Los Angeles County ES, TH, PSH, RRH, Other Supportive Housing (OSH)
JWCH Institute, Inc. Los Angeles County ES
LA Family Housing Corporation Los Angeles County ES, Safe Haven, PSH, RRH, OSH
Los Angeles Center for Alcohol and Drug Los Angeles County ES Los Angeles County Department of Public
Health Los Angeles County ES
Los Angeles House of Ruth Los Angeles County ES, RRH, OSH Los Angeles LGBT Center Los Angeles County ES, TH, PSH, RRH Los Angeles Youth Network Los Angeles County ES, TH
Measure of Hearts Los Angeles County ES
Mercy House Los Angeles County ES
National Health Foundation Los Angeles County ES
New Directions for Veterans Los Angeles County ES, Safe Haven, TH, PSH New Reflections Inc. Los Angeles County ES
NOAHS Foundation Inc. Los Angeles County ES,TH, RRH
Noho Home Alliance Los Angeles County ES
Open Arms Temporary Living Los Angeles County ES
People Assisting the Homeless Los Angeles County ES, PSH, RRH Prototypes Los Angeles County ES, PSH
Proyecto Pastoral Los Angeles County ES
Rainbow Services Los Angeles County ES, TH
Reach for the Top Los Angeles County ES
San Fernando Valley Community Mental
Health Los Angeles County ES, TH, PSH, RRH, OSH
Sanctuary of Hope Los Angeles County ES, TH, RRH
Serenity Recuperative Care Los Angeles County ES
Society of St. Vincent de Pual Los Angeles County ES
South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency Los Angeles County ES Special Services for Group, Inc. Los Angeles County ES, PSH, RRH, OSH SRO Housing Corporation Los Angeles County ES, Safe Haven, TH, PSH,

RRH, OSH
St. Joseph Center Los Angeles County ES, PSH, RRH
Su Casa Los Angeles County ES, TH
Tarzana Treatment Center Los Angeles County ES, TH
Testimonial Center Love Center Los Angeles County ES, RRH The Midnight Mission Los Angeles County ES, TH
The People Concern Los Angeles County ES, Safe Haven, PSH, RRH The Salvation Army Los Angeles County ES, Safe Haven, TH, PSH,

RRH, OSH
The Village Family Services Los Angeles County ES, TH, RRH

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Provider Location Description
The Whole Child Los Angeles County ES, PSH, RRH
Timelist Group Inc Los Angeles County ES
Triangle Christian Services Los Angeles County ES
Union Station Homeless Services Los Angeles County ES, RRH United State Veteran Initiative, Inc. Los Angeles County ES, TH Upward Bound House Los Angeles County ES, TH, RRH
Urban Alchemy Los Angeles County ES
Valley Oasis Los Angeles County ES, TH, PSH, RRH
Victory Starts Now Los Angeles County ES
Volunteer of America of Los Angeles Los Angeles County ES, Safe Haven, TH, PSH, RRH
Weingart Center Association Los Angeles County ES, TH, PSH Whittier First Day Coalition Los Angeles County ES
Anti-Recidivism Coalition Los Angeles County TH
Broom Homestead Corporation Los Angeles County TH
Burbank Housing Corporation Los Angeles County TH, PSH
Carlos Lopez & Associated LLC Los Angeles County TH
City of Covina Los Angeles County TH
Door of Hope Los Angeles County TH
Family Promise of the South Bay Los Angeles County TH
First Place for Youth Los Angeles County TH
Helping Hands Outreach Organization Los Angeles County TH Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles Los Angeles County TH Just Us 4 Youth Los Angeles County TH, RRH
Los Angeles Mission Los Angeles County TH
Los Angeles Room & Board Los Angeles County TH
LTSC Community Development
Corporation Los Angeles County TH, PSH, OSH
Penny Lane Centers Los Angeles County TH, PSH
Project New Hope Los Angeles County TH, PSH
Safe Place for Youth Los Angeles County TH, RRH
St. Anne’s Maternity House Los Angeles County TH
Sycamores Los Angeles County TH, RRH
The Amaad Institute Los Angeles County TH
United Friends of Children Los Angeles County TH
Venice Community Housing Los Angeles County TH, PSH
YWCA of San Gabriel Valley Los Angeles County TH
A Community of Friends Los Angeles County PSH
Abode Communities Los Angeles County PSH
Affordable Living for the Aging Los Angeles County PSH
Alcott Center for Mental Health Services Los Angeles County PSH Alliance for Housing and Healing Los Angeles County PSH, OSH AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc. Los Angeles County PSH
Ascencia Los Angeles County PSH
Asian Pacific Counseling & Treatment Los Angeles County PSH Barker Management, Inc. Los Angeles County PSH

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Provider Location Description
Brilliant Corners Los Angeles County PSH
City of Burbank Los Angeles County PSH, RRH
City of Santa Monica Los Angeles County PSH
Coalition of Responsible Community
Development Los Angeles County PSH, RRH
County of Los Angeles Department of
Military and Veterans Affairs Los Angeles County PSH
David & Margaret Youth & Family
Services Los Angeles County PSH
East Los Angeles Community Corporation Los Angeles County PSH Heritage Clinic Los Angeles County PSH
Hillview Mental Health Care Los Angeles Los Angeles County PSH Homeless Health Care Los Angeles Los Angeles County PSH Home for Life Foundation Los Angeles County PSH
Housing Authority of the City of Los
Angeles Los Angeles County PSH
Housing Works Los Angeles County PSH
IRW Management/ Insight Development Los Angeles County PSH Korean Youth and Family Center, Inc. Los Angeles County PSH, RRH Life Steps Los Angeles County PSH
LINC Housing Corporation Los Angeles County PSH, OSH
Los Angeles County Department of
Mental Health Los Angeles County PSH
Lutheran Social Services of Southern
California Los Angeles County PSH
Mental Health America Los Angeles County PSH, RRH
Meta Housing Corp Los Angeles County PSH
Pacific Clinica Los Angeles County PSH
Skid Row Housing Trust Los Angeles County PSH
Solari Enterprise, Inc. Los Angeles County PSH
Southern California Health and
Rehabilitation Los Angeles County PSH
St. John Well Child & Family Center Los Angeles County PSH Step up on Second Los Angeles County PSH, RRH
The Catalyst Foundation Los Angeles County PSH
Tri-City Mental Health Center Los Angeles County PSH
Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Education Los Angeles County PSH, RRH U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Los Angeles County PSH Union Mission Los Angeles County PSH
Valley Village Los Angeles County PSH
Watts Labor Community Action
Committee Los Angeles County PSH
Abundant Blessings, Inc Los Angeles County RRH
Amity Foundation Los Angeles County RRH
Helpline Youth Counseling Los Angeles County RRH
Home Again LA Los Angeles County RRH

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Provider Location Description
Integrated Recovery Network Los Angeles County RRH
Interval House Los Angeles County RRH
JVS SoCal Los Angeles County RRH
LA Globe Care Los Angeles County RRH
Los Angeles County Development
Authority Los Angeles County RRH
SHARE! Los Angeles County RRH
United American Indian Involvement Los Angeles County RRH United State Veterans Initiative, Inc. Los Angeles County RRH Village for Vets Los Angeles County RRH

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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services
Introduction
Special needs populations include people who are not homeless, but due to various reasons need services and supportive housing. The City will consider allocating CDBG public service funding to programs that provide services to special needs populations, including but not limited to those serving the elderly, frail elderly, people with developmental and physically disabilities including alcohol or substance abuse, PTSD, HIV/AIDS, and victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Elderly is defined under the CDBG program as a person who is 62 years of age or older. A frail elderly person is an elderly person who is unable to independently perform at least three “activities of daily living” including eating, bathing, grooming or home management activities. Based on 2016-2020 CHAS data of the 13,390 households containing at least one elderly person in Palmdale, 9,270 households earn less than 80 percent of the AMI and may require public services to continue to live independently. ACS data from the same period shows 10,497 residents of Palmdale aged 65 and above have a disability. Of those people, 42 percent have independent living difficulty, 33 percent have self-care difficulty, and 21 percent have self-care difficulty.

People with disabilities that have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities generally rely on supportive services to perform activities of daily living. The Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population aged 18 and to 64 in Palmdale includes 91,982 individuals, an estimated 11 percent of whom have a disability (ACS, 5- year estimates). Of those who have a disability, 4 1 percent have ambulatory difficulty, 33 percent have an independent living difficulty, 21 percent have self-care difficulty, 18 percent have cognitive difficulty, 18 percent have a hearing difficulty, and 13 percent have a vision difficulty.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health calculates in the August 2023 SAPC Data Brief there are over 1.4 million people, or 16.5 percent of the population, aged 12 and over with a substance use disorder. Of those people only 35,130 are in public ly funded treatment. Some of those in need may be able to access private treatment, however this is expensive and beyond the means of many households and there is limited capacity.

Approximately 98 percent of people in Los Angeles County with substance use disorder are not receiving publicly funded treatment. There is an indicated need for improved access to treatment.

HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system by destroying important cells that fight diseases and infection. AIDS is the final stage of HIV. The CDC Atlas Plus program reported an estimated 50,182 persons living with HIV disease at the end of 2021 in Los Angeles

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County. Of that number, 1,486 of those people had been newly diagnosed during that year (https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/atlas/index.htm, accessed January 2024). New HIV diagnoses were most concentrated among those 25-34 years of age.

Domestic Violence includes, but is not limited to, felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse of the victim or by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabited with the victim. In 2022, 962 calls related to domestic violence were made from Palmdale ( openjustice.doj.ca.gov, accessed March 2025). Of these domestic incidents, 839 involved a weapon and 272 did not.

Human trafficking is a crime that involves the forceful, fraudulent, or coercive methods of entrapping a person, real or perceived, to exploit them for financial gain. The exploitative nature can come in the form of labor services, involuntary servitude, enslavement, debt bondage, or commercial sex acts. Human trafficking is extremely difficult to track. There is no recent or reliable prevalence rate to report. In 2023, in California, the National Human Trafficking Hotline identified 1,128 cases of human tr afficking that involved 2,045 victims (https://humantraffickinghotline.org/ accessed January 2025). The most common type of human trafficking reported in California was sex trafficking The U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report published in July 2022, reports victims of human trafficking are found in every state in the country and trafficked from every country in the world.

Victims of human trafficking in the United States are most frequently trafficked from within the United States, Mexico, and Honduras.

NIMH explains PTSD can “develop after exposure to a potentially traumatic event that is beyond a typical stressor” and potential inducing events may include, but are not limited to, “violent personal assaults, natural or human- caused disasters, accidents, combat, and other forms of violence.” Symptoms of PTSD can be debilitating. The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs National Center for PTSD reports an estimated six percent of the population, eight percent of women and four percent of men, will experience PTSD at some point in their lives.

Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs.

To determine the level of need and types of services needed by special needs populations, the City conducted the Community Needs survey, consulted with local service providers , and reviewed data from the ACS, CHAS, Los Angeles County Public Health Services Community Health Statistics Unit , CDC, State of California Department of Justice, U.S.

Department of State, and NIMH. Supportive services required for special needs populations include case management, medical or psychological counseling and supervision, childcare,

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transportation, and job training for the purpose of facilitating a person’s stability and independence.

In housing, accessibility modifications to accommodate persons with mobility disabilities may include, but are not limited to, wider doorways, no -step thresholds, installation of ramps, grab bars, lowered countertops, and accessible hardware. The needs of residents with sensory disabilities are different from those with mobility disabilities. Individuals with hearing disabilities require visual adaptations for such items as the telephone ringer, the doorbell and smoke alarms. Residents who are blind may require tactile marking of changes in floor level and stair edges and braille markings on appliances and controls.

People with low vision may require large print markings and displays, contrasting colors to distinguish changes in level or transition from one area to another, proper lighting, and reduced glare from lighting and windows.

Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing Insufficient supply of supportive housing together with inadequate discharge planning and coordination contributes to homelessness in situations where people are released from public institutions or public systems of care without having an appropriate mainstream or supportive housing option in place. Coordinated discharge planning for those exiting foster care, health and mental health care, and corrections is recognized as a best practice by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ Homeless Initiative. County Supervisors adopted a “zero tolerance” policy for discharging individuals from any County institution or facility or any County- sponsored program to homelessness. The state mandates discharge planning policy for foster, health and mental health, and corrections.

For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals.

To meet the goal to provide public services, including homeless services , during the first year this Consolidated Plan cycle Palmdale will invest $225,000 into South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) programming to support public services for qualified residents, including those with special needs . It is anticipated SAVES will serve 9,500 individuals.

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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment
A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing, such as land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection , cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.

As described in the City’s Housing Assessment, Palmdale has experienced significant population growth since 1980 . Over 80 percent of Palmdale’s housing stock has been constructed since 1980. Nearly all new units in Palmdale since 2000 have been single-family units. This is due to several factors: 1) there was a moratorium imposed on new multi - family housing construction in place between 1999 and 2001; 2) there was substantial public opposition to any new multi -family housing; and 3) until October 2012, Palmdale’s highest residential density, R-3, allowed a maximum of only 16 units per acre and imposed very restrictive and inflexible development standards, pushing the price of development up. As a result, current housing stock in the City is 78 percent detached single-family, 12 percent larger multi -family complexes ( five or more units), five percent mobile homes, three percent small multi-family complexes, and two percent condominiums. Multi-family development is mainly located along Palmdale Boulevard in the central portion of the city.

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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets
Introduction
During the implementation of the 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan, the City will use CDBG funds to address these needs and provide a suitable living environment for low - and moderate- income people.

Economic Development Market Analysis
Table 35 - Business Activity
Business Activity by Sector
Number
of
Workers
Number
of Jobs
Share of
Workers
Share
of Jobs
Jobs less
Workers
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas 506 81 0.8% 0.2% -0.6%
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 5,430 4,446 8.7% 13.3% 4.6% Construction 5,337 1,080 8.6% 3.2% -5.4%
Education and Health Care Services 13,473 10,411 21.7% 31.3% 9.6% Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 2,948 766 4.7% 2.3% -2.4% Information 1,127 256 1.8% 0.8% -1.0%
Manufacturing 6,928 8,178 11.2% 24.6% 13.4%
Other Services 3,303 512 5.3% 1.5% -3.8%
Professional, Scientific, Management 6,023 604 9.7% 1.8% -7.9% Public Administration 3,610 495 5.8% 1.5% -4.3%
Retail Trade 7,298 5,872 11.8% 17.6% 5.9%
Transportation and Warehousing 4501 449 7.3% 1.3% -5.9% Wholesale Trade 1586 156 2.6% 0.5% -2.1%
Total 62,070 33,306 100% 100% 0
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS (Workers), 2020 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs)

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Table 36 - Labor Force
Labor Force Statistics Number of People
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 67,033
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 62,070
Unemployment Rate 7.4%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 16.8%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 6.7%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS

Table 37 – Occupations by Sector
Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business and financial 6,153
Farming, fisheries, and forestry occupations 371
Service 13,788
Sales and office 13,732
Construction, extraction, maintenance, and repair 4,812 Production, transportation, and material moving 10,076
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS

Table 38 - Travel Time
Travel Time to Work People Percent
< 30 Minutes 27,145 48%
30-59 Minutes 10,892 19%
60 or More Minutes 19,104 33%
Total 57,142 100%
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS

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Table 39 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment
In Labor Force Not in Labor
Force Civilian
Employed Unemployed
Less than high school graduate 9,858 985 6,981
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 14,299 1159 6,470
Some college or Associate's degree 17,513 1,024 6,028
Bachelor's degree or higher 9,752 492 1,610
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS

Table 40 - Educational Attainment by Age
Educational Attainment by Age
Age in years
18–24 25–34 35–44 45–65 65+
Less than 9th grade 169 543 1,740 5,377 2,985
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2,463 1,794 3,051 5,319 1577 High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 5,159 6,289 5,824 9,857 4,052
Some college, no degree 6,556 6,117 4,560 8,271 3,089
Associate's degree 776 1,809 1221 2,631 1081
Bachelor's degree 677 2,798 1,816 3,787 1,587
Graduate or professional degree 20 702 1013 1,786 925
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS

Table 41 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months by Educational Attainment Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate $37,396
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $30,137
Some college or associate’s degree $34,456
Bachelor's degree $36,226
Graduate or professional degree $62,898
Data Source: 2016-2020 ACS

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Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
According to 2020 Longitudinal Employer Household Dynamics (LEHD) data, the top four major private employment sectors by number of jobs in the City were Education and Health Care Services (10,411 jobs), Manufacturing (8,178 jobs), Retail Trade (5,872 jobs), Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations (4,446 jobs).

Figure 14 - Top Industry Sectors By Jobs

Data Source: ACS 2016-20205-Year Estimates, 2020 Longitudinal Employer and Household Dynamics

Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community The business community in Palmdale relies largely on a skilled workforce. Employers across all sectors, and especially those for which facilities in Palmdale are a destination location or part of a larger logistics chain such as transportation and warehousing, depend on well-functioning roads and transportation system.

Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.

Palmdale is positioned to accommodate sizable economic and residential growth in the coming years. Four large industrial and residential developments are in the pipeline. The Antelope Valley Commerce Center Specific Plan will facilitate the construction of 8.6 million

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square feet of Industrial space located at the southeast corner of Avenue M and Sierra Highway. It is expected to generate approximately 9,888 jobs. The Transwestern project will facilitate approximately three million square feet of Industrial space located on the northeast corner of Avenue M and 30th Street East and is anticipated to create almost 2,000 jobs.

The residential projects, Ritter Ranch and Anaverde, are forecast to create 1,180 and 333 single-family residences, respectively.

How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
An estimated 48 percent of Palmdale ’s population age 18- 64 has some post -secondary education, 34 percent of whom have some college or associate’s degree. Generally, the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to the employment opportunities in the city. The Business Activity by Sector table shows there are more workers than jobs in the industry sectors which follow: Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas , Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations, Construction, Education and Health Care Services , Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate, Information, Other Services, Professional, Scientific, Management, Public Administration, Retail Trade, Transportation and Warehousing, and Wholesale Trade. Most of the working population in Palmdale travel over 30 minutes to work.

Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations.

Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.

The Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (WDB) provides oversight for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programs in the County. Services are primarily provided through America’s Job Center of California. The Antelope Valley America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) is in Palmdale. This One- Stop Career Center is made possible through funding and support from a variety of partners. All services are provided to employers and job seekers at no cost through the Federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) , the Employment Development Department (EDD), the County of Los Angeles, and Antelope Valley Community College. The One-Stop provides quick and easy access to job education, training, and employment services.

The City partners with the AJCC who helps employers and job seekers to find the resources they need to match the right people to the right positions (businesses seeking workers).

The Center offers prescreening services designed to match job candidate skills with a prospective employer’s unique needs. The Center also offers assessments, workshops, training, job clubs, job availability, job fairs, and referral assistance.

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Antelope Valley College’s Corporate & Community Services is committed to providing lifelong learning experiences to the community through a variety of courses which provide short-term, not-for-credit programs that offer the basic, technical and professional business courses designed to develop skills that can lead to employment, job advancement & enhancement and/or certification.

The California Employment Training Panel (ETP) supports job creation and retention through workforce development by providing financial assistance through reimbursements to California businesses in support of customized worker training. ETP funds three types of training programs: Retaining, New Hire and Special Employment Training which includes a small business program. Eligible employers are ones that are subject to the Employment Training Tax.

Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?
Yes.

If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.

The five goals of the CEDS are to 1) Improve government responsiveness, 2) Start growing and supporting small business and entrepreneurship, 3) Targeting industries and high growth clusters, 4) Developing talent, and 5) Advancing sustainability and economi c resiliency. Palmdale’s Consolidated Plan focuses on affordable housing, public facilities and infrastructure, and public services. In doing so it improves the quality of life in the City and indirectly supports economic development initiatives.

Discussion
In the spring of 2020, unemployment rates in the United States reached the highest levels since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) began recording this data. According to the BLS, national unemployment rates reached 23.5 percent in May 2020. Unemployment rates remained at historically high levels for almost six months. As of January 2025 unemployment rates had come down to 6.8 percent in the city and 5.8 percent in Los Angeles County. In January 2020 , prior to the pandemic, the unemployment rate in Palmdale the unemployment rate was 7.2 percent, and the County was 4.9 percent.

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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of “concentration”) Concentrations of households with housing problems are defined as 10 percent over the rate at which severe housing problems occur throughout the City as a whole, based on CHAS 2016-2020 data. Citywide, 17 percent of households have one or more severe housing problem, thus the threshold for concentration is 27 percent. Map 4 illustrates areas throughout the City where a concentration of households has severe housing problems.

Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low - income families are concentrated? (include a definition of “concentration”) Pursuant to the Interim Final Rule: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Revisions Federal Register Volume 90, No. 40 – March 3, 2025 – Pages 11020-11025, HUD reconsidered the need for the racial or ethnic minority analysis. The Interim Final Rule, effective April 2, 2025 removed this requirement formerly stated at 24 CFR 91.205(b)(2).

Low-income is understood to be up to 50 percent of AMI. A concentration of residents with low-incomes is defined as 10 percent over the rate at which residents’ throughout the City as a whole have low -incomes, based on A CS and CHAS 2016 -2020 data. Citywide , 42 percent of households have one or more severe housing problem, thus the threshold for concentration is 52 percent. Map 5 illustrates areas throughout the City where a concentration of households has severe housing problems.

What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? The characteristics in areas where a concentration of residents experience housing problems and/ or have low-incomes are similar to the characteristics of areas throughout the City. These characteristics are described and considered extensively in the Consolidated Plan.

Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? Yes. The City’s 2021- 2029 Housing Element summarizes the following existing and anticipated economic and transportation assets in the City:
• Economic Opportunity: According to the 2020 Economic Roundtable Report prepared for the Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (GAVEA), Palmdale has competitive advantages that it can utilize for economic growth. Palmdale boasts a large inventory of office space available for lease or purchase, vacant land to build on, and a growing community that desires economic growth. Also, in order to help meet the demand for trained aerospace manufacturing workers, the City continues to partner with Northrop Grumman, Antelope Valley College, LA

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County Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services, and JVS SoCal to offer customized training through the aircraft fabrication and assembly program.
• Transportation: Investing in the community is a top priority for the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) and, according to the 2020 Economic Roundtable Report, six major projects will help to improve infrastructure and mobility in the region.

The projects include the Lancaster Metrolink Transit Center Expansion, South Valley Healthcare Clinic Transit Center, Antelope Valley College Transit Center, Shelter and Lighting Improvement, Transfer Center Cameras, and Administration Facility Expansion.

Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? As strategic opportunities arise, they will be pursued.

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Map 4 - Concentration Of Households With Multiple Housing Problems

Source: 2016-2020 CHAS Data

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Map 5 - Concentration Of Households With Low-Income

Source: 2016-2020 CHAS Data

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MA-60 Broadband Needs
Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and moderate-income households and neighborhoods.

All residences and small businesses i n Palmdale have access to fixed and mobile broadband. Internet Service Providers (ISP) self -report to the Federal Communications Commission on broadband availability throughout the county. Fixed broadband goes to homes and small businesses using fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless technology. Mobile broadband is stationary coverage outdoors and mobile in- vehicle coverage. The FCC reports , as of June 2023, that fixed internet access is available at 6 different download/upload speeds ranging from 0.2/0.2 Mbps to 1000/100 Mbps and mobile access is available at the three fastest download/ upload rates available 4G 4G 5/1 Mbps , 5G-NR 5G-NR 7/1 Mbps, and 5G-NR 5G-NR 35/3 Mbps.

The FCC’s Affordable Connective Plan (ACP), which offered financial assistance to help households with low -income afford access to the internet has been discontinued . This program was available to new applicants from 2021 through February 2024. As of December 2023, 22,503, households in Palmdale subscribed to this program. The State offers the California LifeLine program that offers discounted home and cell phone services to eligible households. A discounted phone line may defray all household costs, reducing the impact of the cost of an internet service provider. A high level of need for affordable broadband is indicated in Palmdale.

By far most residents who responded to the community needs survey have access to reliable home internet as shown in the graph below.

Figure 15 - Community Need For Internet Reliability

Data Source: Community Needs Survey

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Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction.

According to the FCC there are 10 active fixed internet providers in Palmdale. Charter Communications, Space Exploration Technologies Corp., Viasat, Inc., and Hughes Network Systems, LLC reach at least 80 percent of residences in the City. There are four active mobile internet providers. The main mobile internet providers are AT&T Inc., T-Mobile USA, Inc., and Verizon Communications Inc. Race Communications and SiFi Networks have extended fiberoptic connectivity to Palmdale. All residence may physically connect.

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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation
Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.

The City of Palmdale adopted the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2015. It identified the following hazards as posing the greatest risk and having the greatest probability of occurrence: earthquakes and earthquake related hazards; floods, dam failure and inundation; wildfires/ wildland urban interface fires; transportation accident/ hazmat spill; drought; severe weather; and power/ utility failure.

Describe the vulnerability of housing occupied by low - and moderate-income households to these risks.

Low- and moderate -income residents and special needs populations are especially vulnerable to the risks of climate -related hazards. The residences of low - and moderate- income households are more often in worse condition and thus are more susceptible to external weather conditions such as extreme heat. Likewise, elderly residents are at a greater risk during extreme weather events.

Figure 16 - Community Need For Disaster Preparedness

Data Source: Community Needs Survey

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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
The Strategic Plan is a guide for the City of Palmdale to establish housing, community, and economic development priorities, strategies, and goals for its investment of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) allocation from HUD over the next five years: beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2030. The priority needs and goals established in this Strategic Plan are based on the Needs Assessment and Market Analysis of this Consolidated Plan.

The priority needs listed below are established as part of this Strategic Plan. - Increase the supply of affordable housing
- Improve public facilities and infrastructure
- Equal access to housing opportunities
- Public services for residents, including those with special needs and those experiencing homelessness
- Economic opportunity for low-income residents and small businesses Consistent with HUD’s national goals for the CDBG and HOME programs to provide decent housing opportunities, maintain a suitable living environment , and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, the priority needs listed above will be addressed over the next five years through the implementation of CDBG and HOME funded activities citywide aligned with the following five measurable Strategic Plan goals:
- Expand access to affordable housing
- Improve public facilities and infrastructure
- Provide access to fair housing services
- Provide public services, including homeless services
- Foster economic opportunity
Historically, the City has used the CDBG and HOME programs to support activities that meet one of the five goals or similar goals established in prior Consolidated Plans. Over the next five years, the City will continue to support the efforts of South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) to address and prevent homelessness using CDBG public service funds . Additionally, other service providers and partners may be considered to receive funding to assist the City in meeting the goals of this Strategic Plan.

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Table 42 - Strategic Plan Summary
Goal Name Category Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Expand access to
affordable housing
Affordable housing -Provide rental
assistance to low-
income households
-Increase supply of
affordable housing
Preserve the supply of
affordable housing
HOME $2,503,123 -125 households
assisted with rental
assistance

-80 household housing
units constructed

Improve public facilities
and infrastructure
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Improve public facilities
and infrastructure
CDBG $5,447,975 100,000 persons
assisted
Provide access to fair
housing services
Affordable Housing Ensure equal access to
housing opportunities
CDBG $200,000 1,500 persons assisted
Provide public services,
including homeless
services
Non-Housing
Community
Development
-Prevent and eliminate
homelessness
-Provide public services
for residents, including
those with special
needs
CDBG $1,125,000 47,500 persons assisted
Foster economic
opportunity
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Economic opportunity
for low-income
residents and small
businesses
CDBG $225,000 10 businesses assisted
Planning and
Administration
Program
Administration
Comply with Federal
CDBG and HOME
regulations
CDBG $1,300,000
HOME: $260,000

Other: 5 plans

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SP-10 Geographic Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction
Investment in infrastructure improvements and public facilities will be focused primarily in areas with a concentration of at least 51 percent low - and moderate-income population.

Investment in public facilities and services for special needs populations and primarily low- and moderate-income persons will be made throughout the City of Palmdale prioritizing those areas with a higher percentage of disabled residents. Housing assistance (including homebuyer and rehabilitation assistance) will be available to income-qualified households citywide.

The City utilizes HUD regulations for verification of income in accordance with Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 5. Required income documentation may include tax records , income statements, benefit statements, and verification of assets. For those programs that benefit City residents only, residency documentation may include a driver’s license, utility bill, and/or lease agreement.

Table 43 - Geographic Priority Areas
Area Name
Citywide

According to the Demographics table, the City’s population rose by 11 percent, from 152,750 to 169,450, over the ten- year period from 2010 to 2020. During this time, the number of households rose by six percent from 40,153 to 42,687 and the median household income increased about 18 percent, from $55,696 to $65,444.

Evaluation of low- and moderate-income summary data from a special tabulation provided by the Census Bureau to HUD based on the 2016-2020 ACS indicates that 63 percent of the City’s residents are members of low- and moderate-income families. HUD and ACS 2016- 2020 data reveal that approximately 76 percent of the City’s 84 census tract block groups are comprised of individuals earning incomes that are at or below 51 percent AMI.

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SP-25 Priority Needs

Table 44 – Priority Needs Summary

1. Increase the supply
of affordable
housing

Priority Level High
Population
Income Levels
Extremely low
Low
Moderate
Family Types NA
Homeless NA
Non-homeless
Special Needs NA
Geographies
Affected Citywide
Associated
Goals Affordable housing
Description
CHAS data shows that t he most common housing
problems in the City affecting households with
income at or below 80 percent AMI are housing cost
burden greater than 30 percent of income, followed
by overcrowding and severe overcrowding. Table 8
indicates nearly 56 percent of households in this
income range experience a housing cost burden,
while almost 10 percent live in overcrowded and
severely overcrowded conditions. This includes
8,606 owner and 7,280 renter households that are
cost burdened. Overc rowding and severe
overcrowding affect 2,755 households, including
1,490 renter households and 1,265 owner
households.

Extremely low - and low -income households with
one or more housing problems are presumed to be
unstably housed, indicating that they are at risk of
homelessness. Those with one or more housing
problems at this income level are highly sensitive to
adverse events. The greatest concentrations of
unstably housed households are among small
related renter households with a housing cost
burden greater than 50 percent of their household
income and single family renter households living
in overcrowded conditions.

There are 4,550 renter households who earn at most
50 percent AMI and are severely cost burdened,
according to the CHAS data (see Table 6). Of these
households:

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- 2,160 are small, related households with
four or fewer members
- 720 are large, related households with five
or more members
- 1,120 are elderly households with one or
more members over the age of 62
- 550 are other households
These extremely low- and low-income households
are considered the most at risk of becoming
homeless.

Relative Basis
The development of additional affordable housing
units affordable for low - and moderate -income
households and individuals is a high priority due to
the number of severely cost burdened households.

Increasing the supply of affordable housing
includes the development of rental housing with
long-term affordabilit y covenants and income
targeting. To the extent that resources may be
leveraged for supportive services, such
developments should follow permanent supportive
housing models determined to be a national best -
practice to address homelessness. Based on
responses to the Community Needs survey and data
examined, increasing the supply of affordable
housing and providing rental assistance will be
crucial tools of the City.

2. Improve public
facilities and
infrastructure

Priority Level High
Population
Income Levels N/A
Family Types N/A
Homeless N/A
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-housing Community
Development
Geographies
Affected Low- and moderate-income census tracts
Associated
Goals
Improve public infrastructure and facilities.

CDBG Administration
Description
There is need for rehabilitation, modernization and
upgrades to existing public facilities and
neighborhood amenities such as parks, recreational
facilities and community centers to maintain an
equivalent or better level of quality to other newer
facilities in areas of the City that were developed
more recently. Addit
ionally, Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements are necessary
in certain facilities as the City continues to
modernize public facilities constructed more than 40
years ago. In the allocation of resources for the

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rehabilitation of public facilities, priority shall be
given to facilities that primarily benefit low- income
people or address homeless or special needs
populations, particularly those facilities with
critically needed renovation or demonstrated need
for expansion to accommodate the needs of low -
income residents.

Relative Basis
The need for public facility and infrastructure
improvements are informed by the results of the
Needs Assessment Survey, input received during
the Community Meeting, and the City’s on-going
assessment of critical infrastructure.

3. Equal access to
housing
opportunities

Priority Level High
Population
Income Levels
Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Middle
Family Types
Large Families
Families with children
Elderly
Homeless N/A
Non-homeless
Special Needs
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental
Disabilities
Persons with physical
disabilities
Persons with Development
Disabilities
Other
Geographies
Affected Citywide
Associated
Goals Fair Housing Services
Description
HUD mandates that all recipients of federal
housing and community development assistance,
such as CDBG, take actions to affirmatively further
fair housing choices within their communities. The
City will certify its compliance with HUD’s
requirement to affirmatively further fair housing
choice in each Annual Action Plan requesting an
annual allocation of CDBG funds.

Relative Basis
Priority Need
Affirmatively furthering fair housing choice by
ensuring equal access to housing opportunities is a
high priority for HUD and the City. In accordance
with HUD requirements, this priority will be
addressed using CDBG funds.

Priority Level High
Population Income Levels Extremely Low

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4. Public services for
residents, including
those with special
needs and those
experiencing
homelessness

Low
Moderate
Family Types Elderly
Families with Children
Homeless
Chronic Homelessness
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
Veterans
Unaccompanied Youth
Non-homeless
Special Needs
Frail Elderly
Victims of Domestic
Violence
Persons with Mental
Disabilities Persons with
Physical Disabilities
Persons with
Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or
Other Addictions Persons
with HIV/AIDS
Geographies
Affected Citywide
Associated
Goals Public Services including Homelessness
Description
Households with low- and moderate-incomes, living
below the poverty line, and experiencing or at- risk
of falling into homelessness are most in need of
public services to defray the cost of living and
ameliorate the impacts of poverty. CHAS 2016-2020
data show 64 percent of households in the City have
incomes at or below 80 percent AMI (see Table 1).

ACS data for the same period shows 16.4 percent of
the population of the City is living below the federal
poverty level (FPL), accounting for 26,155 residents.

Of residents living below the poverty level 10,225
are children under the age of 18 and 3,159 are
elderly aged 65 and over.

Relative Basis
Consistent with the results of the Needs
Assessment and Market Analysis sections of this
plan, including the results of the Community Needs
and Stakeholder surveys, the provision of a wide
range of public services for Households with low -
and moderate -incomes, living below the poverty
line, and experiencing or at- risk of falling into
homelessness is a priority need for the City.

5. Economic
opportunity for
low-income
Priority Level Low
Population Income Levels
Extremely Low
Low
Moderate

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residents and small
businesses

Family Type
Homeless
Non-homeless
Special Needs
Non-housing Community
Development
Geographies
Affected Citywide
Associated
Goals Expand economic opportunities.

Description
To address unemployment and underemployment
in the community and activate commercial
corridors City supports the development and
expansion of qualified small local businesses. This
approach fulfills several needs in the community,
including addressing employment opportunities,
supporting business to update aged and
dilapidated commercial buildings, offering a wide
range of products and services to residents and in
creating the sales tax base.

Relative Basis

Consistent with the results of the Needs
Assessment and Market Analysis sections of this
plan, including the results of the Community Needs
and Stakeholder surveys, the provision of a wide
range of economic development activities meeting
a national objective is a priority need of the City.

In establishing five-year priorities for assistance, the City has taken several concerns into consideration:
- Those categories of extremely low, low- and moderate-income households most in need of housing and community development assistance;
- Which activities will best meet the needs of those identified households; and - The extent of federal and other resources available to address these needs.

Based on input received through the outreach and consultation process, priority needs for the expenditure of CDBG and HOME funds have been designated as high for four priority needs and low for one priority need.

The City will implement projects in each five -year Action Plan that address the Priority Needs. Pursuant to CDBG regulations, projects must meet one of three national objectives set forth by HUD: (1) Benefit low - and moderate- income households, (2) Aid in the elimination/ prevention of slum and blight, or (3) Meet an urgent need (catastrophic events).

Pursuant to HOME regulations, HOME funds are specifically focused on affordable housing activities and may be used to develop and support affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities for households earning up to 80 percent of the AMI citywide.

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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions
Table 45 – Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable
Housing Type
Market Characteristics that will influence the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based
Rental Assistance
(TBRA)
CHAS data shows the most common housing problems in the City affecting households with income at or below 80 percent AMI are housing cost burden greater than 30 percent of income, followed by overcrowding and severe overcrowding.

Table 8 indicates nearly 56 percent of households in
this income range experience a housing cost burden, while almost 10 percent live in overcrowded and severely overcrowded conditions. This includes 8,606 owner and 7,280 renter households that are cost burdened.

Overcrowding and severe overcrowding affect 2,755 households, including 1,490 renter households and 1,265 owner households.

Extremely low- and low -income households with one or more housing problems are presumed to be unstably housed, indicating that they are at risk of homelessness. Those with one or more housing problems at this income level are highly sensitive to adverse events. The greatest concentrations of unstably housed households are among small related renter households with a housing cost burden greater than 50 percent of their household income and single family renter
households living in
overcrowded conditions.

There are 4,550 renter households who earn at most 50 percent AMI and are severely cost burdened, according to the CHAS data (see Table 6). Of these households:
- 2,160 are small, related households with four or fewer members - 720 are large, related households with five or more members - 1,120 are elderly households with one or more members over the age of 62
- 550 are other households
These extremely low- and low-income households are considered the most at risk of becoming homeless.

TBRA for Non-
Homeless Special
Needs
The City will use a portion of its HOME funds to provide TBRA to serve households with a member aged 65 years and older who are cost burdened.

New Unit
Production
According to the Demographics table, the City population rose by 11 percent, from 152,750 to 169,450, over the ten -year period from 2010 to 2020. Based on funding availability and allocations, the City may allocate a portion of the HOME funds to increase the supply of safe, decent, affordable housing for lower -income households (including extremely low -income households, and low- and moderate-income households), such as seniors, those with disabilities, and those experiencing and/ or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Due to the high cost of purchasing a home the City won’t use HOME funds to assist homebuyers.

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Affordable
Housing Type
Market Characteristics that will influence the use of funds available for housing type
Rehabilitation Most ownership housing units in the City have two or three-bedrooms (52 percent). In comparison, only 14 percent of the City’s rental housing is comprised of units with one-bedroom. This indicates a significant need for rehabilitation. The City will aid rehabilitation of residential housing units.

Preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households is a cost-effective way to invest limited resources to retain existing housing units that are already affordable to low - and moderate -income households in the community. Addressing substandard housing conditions through housing preservation activities provide s
that all economic segments of the
community have the means to ensure that their property meets local standards.

Acquisition,
including
preservation
As the Needs Assessment and Market Analysis in this document have clearly shown, thousands of the City households are cost- burdened and likely eligible for newly acquired and rehabilitated affordable housing units.

This is a relatively cost -effective way to make incremental increases in affordable rental and homeownership housing stock. As funding is available to properly support this type of project the City will invest in acquisition rehabilitation.

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SP-35 Anticipated Resources
During the five-year period of the Consolidated Plan from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030, the City of Palmdale anticipates investing an estimated $8 ,297,975 CDBG and $2,763,123 HOME funds (over the 5-year period) to support the goals of this Strategic Plan. The annual allocations are subject to federal appropriations and changes in demographic data used in HUD formulas for each respective program. The City’s Fiscal Year 2025 Action Plan will lay out the use of the annual allocations to address the priority needs and achieve the goals defined in the Strategic Plan.

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Table 46- Anticipated Resources
Program Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available for 5-Years Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder of
Con Plan:

Narrative
Description Annual
Allocation:

Program
Income:

Prior Year
Resources: Total:

CDBG
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
$1,500,000 $0 $797,975 $2,297,975 $6,000,000
Based on 2024
FY allocation
from HUD.

HOME
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental
new construction
Multifamily rental
rehab
New construction
for ownership
Admin and
Planning
Housing
TBRA
$520,000 $163,123 $0 $683,123 $2,080,000
Based on 2024
FY allocation
from HUD.

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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state, and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied.

The City is expected to receive HOME funding which can be leveraged with CDBG funding if used for affordable housing and housing rehabilitation . The City will leverage HOME funding if future projects are presented during the next five years. The HOME program requires a 25 percent match based on fund expenditure unless a jurisdiction meets the thresholds to have the match requirements reduced. The threshold conditions are: 1) Fiscal distress; 2) Severe fiscal distress, and 3) Presidentially declared major di sasters covered under the Stafford Act. The City was identified by HUD as a fiscally distressed jurisdiction and has been granted a 5 0 percent match reduction for F iscal Year 2023 . The determinations for 2024 have not been made public as of January 23, 2025. The City anticipates this designation will continue into the 2025 Consolidated Plan period.

Given the limited size of the CDBG and HOME annual allocations, the City may consider pursuing new Section 108 loans within the five- year Consolidated Plan period to support large-scale public improvements or housing projects.

Depending on the financing structure of a given activity, it may be advantageous for the City to use CDBG funds to leverage appropriate state, local , and private resources, including but not limited to those listed below.

Federal Resources:
- Continuum of Care (CoC) Program
- HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
- Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202)
- Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) - Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
- YouthBuild
- Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
- Project Based Housing Choice Vouchers
State Resources:
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
- Tax-Exempt Bond Financing
- Permanent Local Housing Allocation
- CalHome Program
- Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
- Homekey
- CalHFA Single and Multi-Family Program

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- Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Funding
- Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program - Proposition 1
Local Resources:
- Los Angeles County CoC
- California Home Finance Agency
- City of Palmdale In Lieu Fees
- Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund (Successor Housing Agency) - County Measure A
Private Resources
- Federal Home Loan Bank, Affordable Housing Program
- Community Reinvestment Act Programs
- United Way
- Private Contributions
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan.

The Palmdale Housing Authority controls three properties in the City on which it plans to develop affordable housing. Those are as follows:
- 3rd Street E between Avenue Q and P-12, and 4th Street and Avenue Q vacant land
- Ave Q & 4th St E Transit Village Project 78 units affordable housing - 38107 10th Street East, multi family
Discussion
Assuming continued level funding, the City expects to utilize $11,061,098 in CDBG and HOME funds during the five-year period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2030, to achieve the goals of the Strategic Plan.

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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure
Table 47 provides an overview of the institutional structure through which the City of Palmdale will carry out its Consolidated Plan including private industry, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions.

Table 47- Institutional Delivery Structure
Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type Role Geographic Area
Served
City of Palmdale Government
Economic
Development
Homelessness
Non-homeless
special needs
Ownership
Planning
Rental
Neighborhood
improvements
Public facilities
Public services
Jurisdiction
County of Los Angeles
Housing Authority PHA
Ownership
Public Housing
Rental
Region

Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System The institutional delivery system in the City is highly functioning and collaborative, particularly the relationship between local government and the nonprofit sector comprised of a network of capable nonprofit organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents. Strong City departments anchor the administration of HUD grant programs and the housing, community, and economic development activities that are implemented by the City.

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Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services
Table 48 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X X
Legal Assistance X

Mortgage Assistance

Rental Assistance X X X
Utilities Assistance X X X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X

Mobile Clinics X
Other Street Outreach
Services

X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X
Child Care X
Education X
Employment and
Employment Training
X

Healthcare X X X

HIV/AIDS X X
Life Skills X X
Mental Health Counseling X X X
Transportation X X X

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Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth)
There are multiple pathways to access the services available in the City to individuals and households experiencing, or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The CoC and the recipients of homeless funding from HUD and Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant funds from the State of California utilize the Coordinated Entry System (CES) system to match clients to appropriate services. The City’s CDBG public service cap funds will be focused on the provision of services to address the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals, families with children, veterans and their families, and individuals and families in poverty through a comprehensive set of safety net services offered through SAVES. Often, the primary obstacle to delivering services to homeless populations is the homeless individual’s willingness to seek assistance and housing. To address this problem through direct outreach and engagement with links to available resources in the City and the region, the City will use 15 percent of its CDBG grant each year to support SAVES and other services deemed necessary by the City Council. The City is optimistic that this investment in SAVES and other services will significantly reduce the number of homeless occupying areas not meant for human habitation, such as parks, alleys, open space, commercial and industrial areas.

Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above.

In the City, there are a variety of services available to those with special needs and those experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. These services are provided through a mix of public, private, and charitable organizations. This has been the case for many years. Despite these resources and the contributions of community partners, there is still not enough funding to provide the level of services needed for long- term assistance for clients on fixed or extremely limited incomes. The City is not a direct recipient of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. Most of the HUD funding to address homelessness is available through the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).

State funding is not guaranteed and in times of fiscal crisis, has been or is expected to be severely reduced. Private sources have been reduced as foundation endowments and corporations find ways to address needs in an uncertain economy. Finally, as the City’s HUD grants do not fully address the level of need for housing and community development activities in the City, it has been difficult to accommodate increasing levels of need in the community and increases in the cost of providing services to homeless and special needs

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populations. Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs.

To address the insufficient resources necessary to fully address the needs of special needs populations and persons experiencing homelessness, the City will continue allocating the maximum allowable amount of CDBG funds to public service s. The City will work to leverage its HOME funds, including CHDO Set -Aside and Low Moderate Income Housing Asset (LMIHAF) funds, with other state, federal, and local resources to address its priority needs.

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SP-45 Goals Summary
Table 49 – Goals Summary
Goal Name Time
Period Category Geographic
Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
Goal 1:

Expand access
to affordable
housing
2025 –
2029
Affordable
Housing
Citywide Affordable
housing
HOME:
$2,503,123

-125 households
assisted with
rental assistance

-80 household
housing units
constructed

Provide short- and medium-term rental assistance to individuals and families experiencing economic distress and at-risk of homelessness.

In partnership with housing developers, leverage HOME and CDBG funds in support of the development or creation of rental housing opportunities that are affordable to households earning less than 30, 50, or 60 percent of Area Median Income, including units for individuals, families, persons with special needs, and persons experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.

Preserve the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low - and moderate-income households. Including, where appropriate, incentives for energy efficiency and conservation measures to increase sustainability and reduce monthly household utility costs to promote greater affordability.

Goal 2: Improve
public facilities
and
infrastructure

2025 –
2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Improve public
facilities and
infrastructure

CDBG:
$5,447,975
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Activities other
than Low/
Moderate
Income
Housing:

Persons
assisted:
100,000
Description: Improve public facilities and infrastructure to benefit low- and moderate-income people or those presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate-income such as elderly people and disabled adults, as well as residents of low- and moderate-income housing.

This strategy includes the installation of infrastructure in support of affordable housing. Public improvements undertaken with CDBG funds may incorporate public art into projects that otherwise meet a National Objective of the CDBG program.

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Goal Name Time
Period Category Geographic
Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
Goal 3:

Provide access
to fair housing
services
2025 --
2029
Affordable
Housing
Citywide Ensure equal
access to
housing
opportunities
CDBG:
$200,000
Persons
assisted:
1,500
Description: Fulfill the HUD regulatory mandate to affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti-discrimination, and landlord- tenant mediation services.

Goal 4:

Provide public
services,
including
homeless
services
2025 --
2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Provide public
services for
residents,
including those
with special
needs
CDBG
$1,125,000

Public services
other than Low/
Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit:
47,500 persons
Description: Provide public services designed to support a continuum of services in the Antelope Valley to prevent and eliminate homelessness including but not limited to emergency services, food and necessities of life, homelessness prevention programs, case management, and temporary housing assistance. Provide public services for youth and seniors including but not limited to those concerned with nutrition, education, health, transportation, and recreation, including programs that incorporate the creation of public art as a focus of the activity to foster a more suitable living environment. Provide public services to persons with special needs , including but not limited to those concerned with disabilities, domestic violence, substance abuse , and HIV/AIDS.

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Goal Name Time
Period Category Geographic
Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
Goal 5:

Foster economic
opportunity
2025 --
2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Expand economic
opportunity for
low-income
residents and
small business
owners
CDBG
$225,000
Businesses
Assisted: 10

To address unemployment and underemployment in the community and activate commercial corridors City supports the development and expansion of qualified small local businesses. This approach fulfills several needs in the community, including addressing employment opportunities, supporting business to update aged and dilapidated commercial buildings, offering a wide range of products and services to residents and in creating the sales tax base.

Goal 6:

Planning and
Administration
2025 --
2029
Program admin N/A Comply with
federal CDBG and
HOME regulations
CDBG
$1,300,000

HOME
$260,000
Other 5 plans
Description: These funds will be used to comply with federal statutes and regulations pertaining to the CDBG and HOME Programs.

Estimate the number of extremely low -income, low -income, and moderate -income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2) Approximately 205 extremely low -, low - moderate-income households will benefit from the City’s affordable housing activities.

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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement
Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement)
There are no public housing units in the City of Palmdale. This section does not apply to the City.

Activities to Increase Resident Involvement
LACDA encourages residents to be actively involved in the community and in the management of public housing developments through resident councils and numerous opportunities for feedback such as community meetings and surveys. LACDA encourages qualified public housing participants to pursue self-sufficiency and homeownership. In the Family Self-Sufficiency program staff works with participants to establish a five -year plan to become independent of government assistance. As family income increases the amount of rent they are responsible for increases as well. The incremental increase in rent is put into an escrow account which becomes available to the family upon completion of the program or for eligible expenses during the term of the program.

Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? The City of Palmdale Housing Authority is not designated as troubled.

Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
Not applicable

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SP-55 Barriers to Affordable Housing
Barriers to Affordable Housing
A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing, such as land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.

As described in the City’s Housing Assessment, the City of Palmdale has experienced significant population growth since 1980. Over 80 percent of the City ’s housing stock has been constructed since 1980. Since 2000 nearly all new units in the City have been single- family units. This is due to several factors: 1) there was a moratorium imposed on new multi-family housing construction in place between 1999 and 2001; 2) there was substantial public opposition to any new multi -family housing; and 3) until October 2012, the City’s highest residential density, R-3, allowed a maximum of only 16 units per acre and imposed very restrictive and inflexible development standards, pushing the price of development up. As a result, the current housing stock in the City is 78 percent detached single-family, 12 percent larger multi-family complexes (five or more units), five percent mobile homes, thee percent small multi-family complexes, and two percent condominiums. Multi-family development is mainly located along Palmdale Boulevard in the central portion of the city.

Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing The City’s Housing Element includes a Housing Plan with a range of goals and supporting policies for addressing the City’s housing needs and mitigating constraints with available resources. The City’s strategy includes the following:
- Promote the construction of a variety of residential development opportunities for all income groups.
o Encourage the production of housing for all segments of the City’s population, including all income levels (including extremely low-income households) and those with special needs.
o Encourage a variety of housing types such as single-family attached (townhomes), multi-family units, planned unit developments, mixed-use housing, and other housing types to fulfill regional housing needs. o Encourage the development of new affordable units through the provision of incentives.
o Encourage the development of housing that is affordable to lower income groups in areas well served by public transportation, schools, retail, and other services.
- Preserve and improve the existing supply of affordable housing.

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o Require that all units developed under any of the City affordable housing programs remain affordable for the longest possible time or at least 30 years.
o Use regulatory and financial tools to make mobile home spaces permanently affordable.
o Preserve or replace units with expiring subsidies.
- Mitigate local government constraints on housing.
o Assess financial impacts of zone changes on housing affordability. o Assess feasibility of land use concessions and fee reductions to make new housing more affordable.
o Revise the Zoning Ordinance when necessary to remove constraints in compliance with State law.
- Promote equal housing for all persons regardless of their special characteristics as protected under State and Federal fair housing laws.
o Ensure that mixed income housing is focused in areas that have access to transit and resources, specifically in Residential Neighborhoods of RN2 and above and all the Mixed-Use Districts.
o Provide fair housing services that include public information, counseling, and investigation.
- Facilitate adequate housing for households with special needs. o Permit a variety of housing types for seniors including dependent housing units and congregate housing with supportive services.
o Recognize the unique characteristics of elderly and disabled households and address the special needs of these households.
o Establish and maintain standards for units designated as senior units to ensure that they are accessible and convenient for older persons and persons with disabilities.
- Address the needs of persons experiencing homelessness. o Provide emergency food, shelter and referrals to homeless and very low- income individuals and families.
o Provide zoning designations for the development of shelters for the homeless.
o Cooperate in regional homeless assistance feasibility studies. o Provide referral services and accept referrals from homeless service agencies for emergency housing placement.
- Increase access to safe and adequate housing for people with disabilities. o Ensure access for the disabled in residential, commercial, and public structures.
o Educate property managers about the reasonable accommodation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal and State fair housing laws through the Partners Against Crime program and the fair housing services provider.
- Implement energy and water conservation measures.

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o Ensure that energy and water conservation measures are included in all new development and redevelopment projects using an energy conservation checklist.
o Inform the public about retrofitting their homes with energy and water conservation measures.
o Incorporate native desert vegetation as a condition of approval for all proposed housing projects.
- Enhance vitality and safety of existing residential neighborhoods. o Actively enforce compliance with health, safety, building, fire, law enforcement and other regulations in all neighborhoods. o Actively enforce the City’s property maintenance ordinance. o Improve property maintenance and management by providing training to owners and managers.
- Promote neighborhood versatility by encouraging a mix of new housing alternatives to increase affordability and promote home ownership. o Encourage voluntary inclusionary housing by offering incentives to developers.
o Evaluate the feasibility of small lots, reduced setbacks or other modifications to reduce cost of development.
o Encourage mixed-use housing in designated areas along transportation corridors and other commercial areas.

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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The City of Palmdale is committed to being a place where all are welcome, where people are supported and where everyone has an opportunity to thrive. The City is committed to making a difference by coordinating with County partners, including the CoC , the County CEO – Homeless Initiative, local businesses, community faith groups, and nonprofit partners to engage the homeless population.

The 2024 PIT Count shows that on January 24, throughout Los Angeles County most people experiencing homelessness were unsheltered. Of 71,201 homeless individuals almost 70 percent were unsheltered.

Although the City does not receive direct entitlement of ESG funds, the City can use its CDBG, PLHA, Low Mod Funds, Los Angeles County Measure A Local Solution funds, and other resources to fund emergency shelter, housing navigation, outreach, case management, rapid re -housing, and short term to medium term rental assistance for organizations that serve the unsheltered community.

Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The 2024 PIT Count recorded 21,692 sheltered and 49,509 unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness. Of the sheltered and homeless population 90 percent were residing in emergency shelter. The 2024 Housing Inventory Count reported 8,402 emergency shelter beds and 938 transitional housing beds for household with adults and children, 14,801 emergency shelter beds and 2,049 transitional housing beds for households with only adults.

The development of the Palmdale Dream Village is in its final stage. The construction of the 20 individual housing units will take place in 2025. Program participants will receive comprehensive wrap-around services, including case management, meals, and life skills training. Operations are funded by the Los Angeles County Cities and Councils of Government Interim Housing Service grant. Although the City does not receive ESG funds, it will continue seeking other sources to support this important work.

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Individuals and families need access to reasonably affordable housing to transition from homelessness to stability. In addition to funding rapid rehousing activities, the City may leverage CDBG, HOME, PLHA, Los Angeles County Measure A Local Solution funds and HOME-ARP funds to expand the supply of affordable housing.

Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low -income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving a ssistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.

The City does not receive ESG funds. The City uses state and other resources to fund rapid rehousing, which includes case management, and rental assistance to households experiencing and at risk of experiencing homelessness. The City has previously and plans to continue using HOME funds to provide TBRA to assist households at -risk of homelessness.

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SP-65 Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards.

The Residential Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing-based approaches. This strategy requires the City of Palmdale to implement programs that protect children living in older housing from lead hazards.

This housing stock in the City is relatively new ; 80 percent of housing units were constructed after 1980 according to 2016-2020 CHAS data. Only units constructed prior to January 1, 1978, are presumed to have the potential to contain LBP. In these units, the best way to have reasonable assurance that LBP hazards are not present is to have the painted surfaces tested.

To reduce LBP hazards, the City takes the following actions:
- Include lead testing and abatement procedures, as required, in all residential rehabilitation activities for units built prior to January 1, 1978. - Educate residents on the health hazards of LBP through brochures and encourage screening children for elevated blood-lead levels.
- Disseminate brochures about lead hazards through the City’s residential rehabilitation activities.

How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?
Over time, through testing and abatement, monitoring of public health data, and public education, the public will have greater awareness of LBP hazards to children. This will prompt homeowners, landlords, and parents of young children , to proactively address unsafe housing conditions in pre-1978 units.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
In accordance with federal regulation , the City has established policies regarding the identification of lead-based paint (LBP) hazards. Housing built prior to 1978 must undergo lead-based paint testing prior to receiving funding for rehabilitation. If deteriorated lead - based paint surfaces are found, they must be stabilized during the rehabilitation of the property. As required, abatement must be performed by a certified lead- based paint assessor prior to the issuance of the Notice of Completion. The City will continue to maintain policies and procedures to increase access to housing without LBP hazards. CDBG and HOME funding is not provided until it is determined properties are free of LBP hazards.

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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty - Level Families.

Poverty continues to be a significant challenge in Palmdale. According to the 2016 -2020 ACS 16.4 percent of the population of the City is living below the FPL, accounting for 26,155 residents. To meaningfully address this challenge, each of the goals included in the Strategic Plan supports activities to promote the availability of affordable housing and the provision of essential services that directly benefit low- and moderate-income residents. In the implementation of the Strategic Plan, the City will pri oritize funding for activities that most effectively address these goals over the next five years. This strategy will emphasize using CDBG and HOME funds to help individuals and families rise out of poverty to long- term self-sufficiency.

The implementation of CDBG and HOME activities meeting the goals established in this Strategic Plan will help to reduce the number of poverty-level families by supporting:
- Expand access to affordable housing
- Provide access to fair housing services
- Provide public services, including homeless services
In addition to these local efforts, mainstream state and federal resources also contribute to reducing the number of individuals and families in poverty. Federal programs, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head Start, offer a pathway out of poverty for families who are ready to pursue employment and educational opportunities. In California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKS, CalFresh (formerly food stamps) and Medi-Cal. Together, these programs provide individuals and families with employment assistance, subsidy for food, medical care, childcare, and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing, nutrition and transportation. Other services are available to assist individuals suffering from substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental illness.

How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan?
The goals of this Strategic Plan are aligned to benefit low- and moderate-income residents to reduce the number of poverty-level families. For example, activities completed under the “expand access to affordable housing” and “provide access to fair housing services” goals will increase the housing stock accessible to extremely low - and low-income households transitioning out or at risk of homelessness. Implementation of this goal may reduce a household housing cost burden thereby increasing disposable incom e and enabling opportunity to pursue previously inaccessible choices.

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SP-80 Monitoring
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long -term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements To ensure that CDBG and HOME funds are used efficiently and in compliance with applicable regulations, the City of Palmdale provides technical assistance at the beginning of each program year and monitors subrecipients throughout the program year.

Technical Assistance
To enhance compliance with federal program regulations, the Department of Administrative Services provides technical assistance to prospective applicants for any CDBG or HOME Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) upon request. Technical assistance is also provided during the implementation of CDBG or HOME funded projects to ensure that appropriate resources are provided in furtherance of compliance with the program regulations.

Activity Monitoring
All activities are monitored, beginning with a detailed review upon receipt of an application to determine eligibility, conformance with a National Objective and a Strategic Plan goal.

This review also examines the proposed use of funds, eligibility of the service area and intended beneficiaries, and likelihood of compliance with other federal requirements.

Subrecipients are required to submit an audit and other documentation to establish their capacity, and any findings noted in the audit are reviewed with the applicant. Eligible applications are then considered for funding. Once funded, desk monitoring incl udes ongoing review of required quarterly performance reports. For CDBG public service activities, on-site monitoring is conducted once a year to ensure fiscal and programmatic compliance. Areas routinely reviewed include overall administration, financial systems, appropriateness of program expenditures, program delivery, client eligibility determination and documentation, reporting systems, and achievement toward achieving contractual goals. Following the monitoring visit, a written report is provided deli neating the results of the review and any findings of non- compliance and the required corrective action. Subrecipients normally have 30 days to provide the City with corrective actions taken to address any noted findings. Individualized technical assistance is provided, as noted above, as soon as compliance concerns are identified.

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Annual Action Plan
AP-15 Expected Resources
Annual allocations are subject to federal appropriations and changes in demographic data used in HUD’s formulas for the programs. The funding amounts in the 2025 Annual Action Plan are estimates, as Congress has not yet passed HUD’s FY25 appropriation, and the timing of its approval remains uncertain. Once the City receives its annual allocation, - the Fair Housing Services and Section 108 Debt Service activities budgets will remain at the estimated amount and the remaining CDBG funded activities will be proportionately adjusted to align with the actual funding amount, and - the Tenant Based Rental Assistance activity will remain at the estimated amount and the remaining HOME activities will be proportionately adjusted to align with the actual funding amount.

During the five-year period of the Consolidated Plan from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030, the City of Palmdale anticipates investing an estimated $1,500, 000 in CDBG funds and $520,000 in HOME funds each year to support the goals of the Strategic Plan.

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Table 50- Expected Resources –PY 2025
Program Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Narrative
Description Annual
Allocation:

Program
Income:

Prior Year
Resources:

Total:

CDBG
Acquisition
Admin and Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public Improvements
Public Services
$1,500,000 $0 $797,975 $2,297,975
Based on 2024 FY
allocation from
HUD. HOME
Acquisition
Homebuyer assistance
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental new
construction
Multifamily rental
rehab
New construction for
ownership
Admin and Planning
Housing
TBRA
$520,000 $163,123 $0 $683,123
Based on 2024 FY
allocation from
HUD.

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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied.

The extent of need in the City far exceeds the available funding fro m CDBG and HOME.

Most activities into which these funds are invested will leverage a variety of additional sources including, but not limited to, public and private grants, capital development and general funds, public financing, and private donations. The City has been awarded HUD HOME American Rescue Plan (ARP) and state Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds to further address extremely low - and low -income housing needs including the needs of residents experiencing and at risk of experiencing homelessness. The City has Low- and Moderate- Income Housing Asset Funds (LMIHAF) which may be used to supplement homeless services provided to residents. The City encourages the use of Low- Income Housing Tax Credits to fund construction, substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition or affordable housing.

Federal Resources
- Continuum of Care (CoC) Program
- HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
- Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202)
- Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) - Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
- YouthBuild
- Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
- Project Based Housing Choice Vouchers
State Resources
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
- Tax-Exempt Bond Financing
- Permanent Local Housing Allocation
- Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program (BEGIN) - CalHome Program
- Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
- Homekey
- CalHFA Single and Multi-Family Program
- Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Funding
- Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program - Proposition 1

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Local Resources
- LA CoC
- California Home Finance Agency
- City of Palmdale In Lieu Fees
- Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund (Successor Housing Agency) - County Measure A
Private Resources
- Federal Home Loan Bank, Affordable Housing Program
- Community Reinvestment Act Programs
- United Way
- Private Contributions
HOME Matching Requirements
The HOME program requires a 25 percent match based on fund expenditure, unless a jurisdiction meets a threshold to have the match requirements reduced; those threshold conditions are: 1) Fiscal distress; 2) Severe fiscal distress, and 3) Presidentially declared major disasters covered under the Stafford Act. The City was identified by HUD as a fiscally distressed jurisdiction and has been granted a 50 percent match reduction for fiscal year 2023, as of the preparation of this Action Plan neither the fiscal year 2024 or 2025 reductions have been published. The City expects the 2023 designation will continue in fiscal year 2025.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan.

The Palmdale Housing Authority controls three properties in the City on which it plans to develop affordable housing. Those are as follows:
- 3rd Street E between Avenue Q and P-12, and 4th Street and Avenue Q vacant land
- Ave Q & 4th St E Transit Village Project 78 units affordable housing - 38107 10th Street East, multi family
Discussion
The City shares overall responsibility for meeting the priority needs identified in the Strategic Plan with many other organizations and is solely responsible for using CPD entitlement funds to address the needs of low- and moderate-income residents.

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AP-20/ AP-23 Annual Goals and Objectives
Table 51 - Goals and Objectives
Goal Name Time
Period Category Geographic
Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Goal 1: Expand
access to
affordable housing
2025 –
2029
Affordable
Housing
Citywide Increase the supply
of affordable
housing
HOME
$631,123
25 households assisted
with rental assistance

80 household housing
units constructed

Provide short- and medium-term rental assistance to individuals and families experiencing economic distress and at-risk of homelessness. In partnership with housing developers, leverage HOME funds in support of the development or creation of rental housing opportunities that are affordable to households earning less than 30, 50, or 60 percent of Area Median Income, including units for individuals, families, persons with special needs, and persons experiencing hom elessness or at -risk of homelessness. Subject to funding availability, design and implement programs for the preservation of the physical and functional integrity of existing housing units occupied by low - and moderate-income households. Including, where appropriate, incentives for energy efficiency and conservation measures to increase sustainability and reduce monthly household utility costs to promote greater affordability.

Goal 2: Improve
public facilities and
infrastructure

2025 –
2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Improve public
facilities and
infrastructure

CDBG
$1,727,975
Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities
other than Low/
Moderate Income
Housing:

Persons assisted:
20,000

Description: Improve public facilities and infrastructure to benefit low- and moderate-income people or those presumed under HUD regulations to be low- and moderate-income such as elderly people and disabled adults as well as residents of low- and moderate -income housing. This strategy includes the installation of infrastructure in support of affordable housing. Public improvements undertaken with CDBG funds may incorporate public art into projects that otherwise meet a National Objective of the CDBG program.

Goal 3: Provide
access to fair
housing services
2025 –
2029
Affordable
Housing
Citywide Ensure equal access
to housing
opportunities
CDBG
$40,000
Persons assisted:
300

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Goal Name Time
Period Category Geographic
Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Description: Fulfill the HUD regulatory mandate to affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing education, counseling, anti-discrimination and landlord-tenant mediation services.

Goal 4: Provide
public services,
including homeless
services
2025 –
2029
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide Provide public
services for
residents, including
those with special
needs
CDBG
$225,000

Public services other
than Low/ Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 9,500 persons
Description: Provide public services designed to support a continuum of services in the Antelope Valley to prevent and eliminate homelessness including but not limited to emergency services, food and necessities of life, homelessness prevention programs, case management, and temporary housing assistance. Provide public services for youth and seniors including but not limited to those concerned with nutrition, education, health, transportation, and recreation, including programs that incorporate the creation of public art as a focus of the activity to foster a more suitable living environment. Provide public services to persons with special needs including but not limited to those concerned with disabilities, domestic violence, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS.

Goal 5: Planning
and administration
2025 –
2029
Program
administratio
n
N/A Comply with federal
CDBG and HOME
regulations
CDBG
$260,000
HOME
$52,000
Other:
1 Plans
Description: These funds will be used to comply with federal statutes and regulations pertaining to the CDBG and HOME Programs.

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AP-35 Projects
To address the high priority needs identified in the Strategic Plan to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, the City will invest CDBG and HOME funds in projects that preserve affordable housing, provide fair housing services, provide public services to low -income residents, prevent homelessness, and improve businesses. Together, these projects will address the housing, community, and economic development needs of City of Palmdale residents.

Table 52 - Project Information
2025 Projects

1. Affordable Rental Housing Development

2. Affordable Rental Housing Development (CHDO)

3. Tenant-Based Rental Assistance

4. Infrastructure

5. ADA Improvements

6. Fair Housing Services

7. South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES)

8. Section 108 Lon Debt Services and Trustee Fees

9. Administration and Planning

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs.

As grant resources become increasingly scarce, it is important for the City to determine areas and population segments with the greatest level of need for a particular program or activity and to be able to invest federal, state, and local resources in high leverage opportunities where data suggests that the City will be able to maximize the impact of every dollar.

The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan is a roadmap to guide the City’s housing, community, and economic development investments during the next five years. All investments of HUD funding are used to address the priority needs listed in the City’s five-year Consolidated Plan.

The limited funding resources continue to provide challenges to fully address the level of need identified in the Consolidated Plan.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
Table 53 - Project Summary
1 Project Name Affordable Housing Development
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Increase the supply of affordable housing Funding HOME: $303,123
Description TBD
Target Date TBD
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
TBD
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Affordable Housing
2 Project Name Affordable Housing (CHDO)
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Increase the supply of affordable housing Funding HOME: $78,000 (CHDO set-aside)
Description TBD: The City will conduct a public hearing to amend the Action Plan once a suitable project is identified
Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
TBD
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities TBD: The City will conduct a public hearing to amend the Action Plan once a suitable project is identified
3 Project Name Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed Provide rental assistance to low-income households Funding HOME: $250,000
Description Provide short- and medium-term Tenant-Based Rental Assistance to low-income households.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
25 low-income seniors will benefit from the proposed activity.

Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Tenant-Based Rental Assistance

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4 Project Name Infrastructure
Target Area Low- and moderate-income areas
Goals Supported Public Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Improve public facilities and infrastructure Funding CDBG: $889,937
Description Improve public infrastructure and facilities to benefit low -and moderate-income people or those presumed under HUD
regulations to be low -and-moderate income such as, but no limited to elderly people and disabled adults. Activities may include Neighborhood Facilities improvements.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Approximately 20,000 people will benefit from the proposed activities.

Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities Curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements 5 Project Name ADA Improvements
Target Area Low- and moderate-income areas
Goals Supported Public Infrastructure
Needs Addressed Improve public facilities and infrastructure Funding CDBG: $500,000
Description Improve public infrastructure and facilities to benefit low -and moderate-income people or those presumed under HUD
regulations to be low -and-moderate income such as, but no limited to elderly people and disabled adults.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Approximately 20,000 people will benefit from the proposed activities.

Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities ADA improvements
5 Project Name Fair Housing Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Fair Housing Services
Needs Addressed Ensure equal access to housing opportunities Funding CDBG: $40,000
Description Fulfill the HUD regulatory mandate to affirmatively further fair housing choice through the provision of fair housing
education, counseling, anti -discrimination, and landlord- tenant mediation services.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Approximately 300 people will benefit from the proposed activity.

Location Description Citywide

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Planned Activities Housing Rights Center: Fair Housing Services 6 Project Name South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public services including homelessness
Needs Addressed Prevent and eliminate homelessness
Provide public services for residents, including those with special needs
Funding CDBG: $225,000
Description Support a continuum of services in the Antelope Valley to prevent and eliminate homelessness including but not limited to emergency services, homeless prevention programs, case management and bridge housing.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Approximately 9,500 people will benefit from the proposed activities.

Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities South Antelope Valley Emergency Services 7 Project Name Section 108 Loan Debt Services and Trustee Fees Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Public Facilities and Improvements
Needs Addressed Not Applicable
Funding CDBG: $373,038
Description Annual debt service for Section 108 Loan Guarantee.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Not Applicable
Location Description Not Applicable
Planned Activities Final Section 108 loan payment.
8 Project Name Administration and Planning
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported All
Needs Addressed All
Funding CDBG: $260,000
HOME: $52,000
Description This project provides for the administration of the CDBG and HOME programs. Funds may also be used to support
comprehensive general plan housing element updates
currently underway to comply with State law and to plan effectively for fair, affordable housing.

Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the type and goal
for the proposed activities
Not Applicable
Location Description Not Applicable

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Planned Activities CDBG and HOME programs Administration and Planning AP- 50 Geographic Distribution
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low - income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed.

The City has not established specific target areas in which to focus the investment of CDBG funds. For the 2025 Program Year, the City will invest 100 percent of non- administrative funds to directly benefit low -and moderate- income individuals throughout the City.

Infrastructure improvements and public facilities will be focused on areas with a concentration of residents with low- and moderate-incomes or sites that serve a presumed group. Housing assistance will be made available to income -qualified househol ds throughout the City.

Table 54 - Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Citywide 100%

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically HUD allows CDBG grantees to implement certain activities , such as initial construction or expansion of community facilities and infrastructure that benefit certain neighborhoods, but not the entire City, provided the service area for the facility or infrastructure is primarily residential, and where at least 51 percent of residents are low- and moderate-income.

It is the City’s intent to fund activities in the areas and for the populations most directly affected by the needs of low-income residents and those with other special needs. Where appropriate the Annual Action Plan will direct investment to an area benefit neighborhood.

The area benefit category is the most used national objective for activities benefiting a residential neighborhood. An area benefit activity is one that benefits all residents, where at least 51 percent are low- and moderate-income. Public infrastructure improvements are an area benefit activity when they are in a predominantly low - and moderate -income neighborhood.

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AP-55 Affordable Housing
The 2025-2029 Strategic Plan provides the framework for investing CDBG and HOME funds in the City of Palmdale. The goal to expand access to affordable housing identified in the Strategic Plan that will be addressed by the Affordable Rental Housing Development, the Affordable Rental Housing Development (CHDO set aside), and Tenant -Based Rental Assistance projects, which will provide funding to i ncrease the supply of affordable housing and provide rental assistance to low-income households.

Below is a summary of the City’s planned actions in the coming year.

Table 55 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households
to be Supported
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 25
Total 25

Table 56 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type One Year Goals for the Number of Households
Supported Through
Rental Assistance 25
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 25

Discussion
City residents have a significant need for high quality and affordable housing. In Program Year 2025, the City anticipates assisting Tenant-Based Rental Assistance participants. This assistance will be provided to eligible households with low incomes.

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AP- 60 Public Housing
As indicated in section NA -35, the Los Angeles Housing Development Authority (LACDA) administers HUDs Housing Choice and Project-Based Voucher and Public Housing programs in Los Angeles County. There is no public housing in Palmdale.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs of public housing.

Public housing needs are addressed by the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership.

LACDA encourages residents to be actively involved in the community and in the management of public housing developments through resident councils and numerous opportunities for feedback such as community meetings and surveys. LACDA encourages qualified public housing participants to pursue self-sufficiency and homeownership. In the Family Self-Sufficiency program staff works with participants to establish a five -year plan to become independent of government assistance. As family income increases the amount of rent they are responsible for those as well. The incremental increase in rent is put into an escrow account which becomes available to the family upon completion of the program or for eligible expenses during the term of the program.

If the Public Housing Authority ( PHA) is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance.

The LACDA is not designated as troubled.

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AP- 65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities
The City of Palmdale places a high priority on assisting households experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness, and households with other non -homeless special needs.

According to the results of January 2024, PIT Count, in approximately 71,201 individuals in the CoC, 537 of which were in Palmdale were experiencing homelessness. Analysis of available data and consultation with organizations providing services for special needs populations revealed a need for a range of services including but not limited to those concerned with disabled adults. The City strives to meet these needs through the expanded access to affordable housing and public services for residents, including those with special needs those experiencing homelessness goals and associated activities.

Describe the jurisdiction’s one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs.

Preventing and ending homelessness is a HUD priority addressed nationally through coordination of regional strategies and carried out locally by government agencies and a wide variety of community -based organizations and faith- based groups. Consistent with this approach, the City supports the CoC and its member organizations that address homelessness. In alignment with this strategy, the City will use County Local Solution funds to support local service providers with programs that include reaching out to homeless persons, especially those who are unhoused, to assess their needs and connect them with appropriate resources.

The City’s goal of public services for residents, including those with special needs and those experiencing homelessness, will be implemented through South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES) project.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
Through the Homeless Initiative, the County and CoC are working to strengthen and increase the availability of housing and services at all levels. The ultimate solution to ending homelessness is transitional to permanent housing closely aligned with supportive services that ensure housing stability can be maintained. However, because the demand for affordable housing far outpaces the region’s supply, the CoC continues to rely on its emergency and bridge housing system to address the immediate needs of Los A ngeles County’s homeless population.

Palmdale Dream Village provides 20 individual units of interim housing. The project in being developed, and operations are financed with non -CDBG sources. The CoC funds emergency shelter hotel/ motel vouchers for use in the area.

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Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
Leveraging CoC efforts, this Strategic Plan provides for the use of CDBG public service funds to support the social safety net activities of SAVES and HOME funds to provide short- and medium-term tenant-based rental assistance to keep individuals and famil ies housed or to rapidly re- house individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Additionally, the homeless plan goals and efforts included in the foregoing paragraphs will also help homeless persons, especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth, make the transition to permanent housing and independent living. The City’s goals are consistent with HUD’s goal to shorten the period that individuals and families experience homelessness and to facilitate access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units. The City’s goals are aligned with HUD’s goal to prevent individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

Helping low -income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low -income individuals and families and those who are:
being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.

An individual or family is considered to be at-risk of becoming homeless if they experience extreme difficulty maintaining their housing and have no reasonable alternatives for obtaining subsequent housing. Homelessness often results from a complex set of circumstances that require people to choose between food, shelter, and other basic needs.

Examples of common circumstances that can cause homelessness include eviction, loss of income, insufficient income, disability, increase in the cost of housing, discharge from an institution, irreparable damage or deterioration to housing, and fleeing from family violence.

The “Approved Strategies to Combat Homelessness” published by L.A. County on February 9, 2016, (Homeless Initiative) are consistent with State and Federal initiatives for ending homelessness and consist of 47 strategies arranged by six guiding principles including A) Prevent Homelessness, B) Subsidize Housing, C) Increase Income, D) Provide

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Case Management and Services, E) Create a Coordinated System, and F) Increase Affordable/Homeless Housing. The Homeless Initiative represents a commitment by all stakeholders throughout the County to prevent and end homelessness. In 2022, the Homeless Initiative updated the strategies and framework to five strategies to: Coordinate, Prevent, Connect, House and Stabilize.

Through implementation of the collaborative goals of the City of Palmdale’s Homeless Plan and implementation of best practices developed through the CoC, the community will be able to serve people discharged from publicly funded institutions or systems of care such as health care facilities or correction programs. Full implementation of the Coordinated Entry System will reduce the number of people discharged fr om publicly funded institutions into homelessness.

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AP- 75 Barriers to Affordable Housing
A barrier to affordable housing is a public policy or nongovernmental condition that constrains the development or rehabilitation of affordable housing, such as land use controls, property taxes, state prevailing wage requirements, environmental protection, cost of land and availability of monetary resources. Barriers to affordable housing are distinguished from impediments to fair housing choice in that barriers are lawful and impediments to fair housing choice are usually unlawful.

As described in the City’s Housing Assessment, the City of Palmdale has experienced significant population growth since 1980. Over 80 percent of the City ’s housing stock has been constructed since 1980. Since 2000 nearly all new units in the City have been single- family units. This is due to several factors: 1) there was a moratorium imposed on new multi-family housing construction in place between 1999 and 2001; 2) there was substantial public opposition to any new multi -family housing; and 3) until October 2012, the City’s highest residential density, R-3, allowed a maximum of only 16 units per acre and imposed very restrictive and inflexible development standards, pushing the price of development up. As a result, the current housing stock in the City is 78 percent detached single-family, 12 percent larger multi-family complexes (five or more units), five percent mobile homes, three percent small multi-family complexes, and two percent condominiums. Multi-family development is mainly located along Palmdale Boulevard in the central portion of the city.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment.

The City’s Housing Element includes a Housing Plan with a range of goals and supporting policies for addressing the City’s housing needs and mitigating constraints with available resources. The City’s strategy includes the following:
- Promote the construction of a variety of residential development opportunities for all income groups.
o Encourage the production of housing for all segments of the City’s population, including all income levels (including extremely low-income households) and those with special needs.
o Encourage a variety of housing types such as single-family attached (townhomes), multi-family units, planned unit developments, mixed-use housing, and other housing types to fulfill regional housing needs. o Encourage the development of new affordable units through the provision of incentives.

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o Encourage the development of housing that is affordable to lower income groups in areas well served by public transportation, schools, retail, and other services.
- Preserve and improve the existing supply of affordable housing. o Require that all units developed under any of the City affordable housing programs remain affordable for the longest possible time or at least 30 years.
o Use regulatory and financial tools to make mobile home spaces permanently affordable.
o Preserve or replace units with expiring subsidies.
- Mitigate local government constraints on housing.
o Assess financial impacts of zone changes on housing affordability. o Assess feasibility of land use concessions and fee reductions to make new housing more affordable.
o Revise the Zoning Ordinance when necessary to remove constraints in compliance with State law.
- Promote equal housing for all persons regardless of their special characteristics as protected under State and Federal fair housing laws.
o Ensure that mixed income housing is focused in areas that have access to transit and resources, specifically in Residential Neighborhoods of RN2 and above and all the Mixed-Use Districts.
o Provide fair housing services that include public information, counseling, and investigation.
- Facilitate adequate housing for households with special needs. o Permit a variety of housing types for seniors including dependent housing units and congregate housing with supportive services.
o Recognize the unique characteristics of elderly and disabled households and address the special needs of these households.
o Establish and maintain standards for units designated as senior units to ensure that they are accessible and convenient for older persons and persons with disabilities.
- Address the needs of persons experiencing homelessness. o Provide emergency food, shelter and referrals to homeless and very low- income individuals and families.
o Provide zoning designations for the development of shelters for the homeless.
o Cooperate in regional homeless assistance feasibility studies. o Provide referral services and accept referrals from homeless service agencies for emergency housing placement.
- Increase access to safe and adequate housing for people with disabilities. o Ensure access for the disabled in residential, commercial, and public structures.
o Educate property managers about the reasonable accommodation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal and State fair

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housing laws through the Partners Against Crime program and the fair housing services provider.
- Implement energy and water conservation measures.
o Ensure that energy and water conservation measures are included in all new development and redevelopment projects using an energy conservation checklist.
o Inform the public about retrofitting their homes with energy and water conservation measures.
o Incorporate native desert vegetation as a condition of approval for all proposed housing projects.
- Enhance vitality and safety of existing residential neighborhoods. o Actively enforce compliance with health, safety, building, fire, law enforcement and other regulations in all neighborhoods. o Actively enforce the City’s property maintenance ordinance. o Improve property maintenance and management by providing training to owners and managers.
- Promote neighborhood versatility by encouraging a mix of new housing alternatives to increase affordability and promote home ownership. o Encourage voluntary inclusionary housing by offering incentives to developers.
o Evaluate the feasibility of small lots, reduced setbacks or other modifications to reduce cost of development.
o Encourage mixed-use housing in designated areas along transportation corridors and other commercial areas.

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AP-85 Other Actions
In the implementation of the 2025 Annual Action Plan (AAP), the City will invest CDBG and HOME resources to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, reduce th e number of poverty -level families, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. Priority needs established in the 2025-2029 five-year Consolidated Plan form the basis for establishing objectives and outcomes in the Action Plan. Those needs are as follows:
- Increase the supply of affordable housing
- Improve public facilities and infrastructure
- Equal access to housing opportunities
- Public services for residents, including those with special needs and those experiencing homelessness
- Economic opportunity for low-income residents and small businesses Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs.

The primary obstacles to meeting the underserved needs of low - and moderate-income people include lack of funding from federal, state, and other local sources, the high cost of housing that is not affordable to low -income people, and the lack of availability of home improvement financing in the private lending industry to address these obstacles, at least in part, the City will continue to work to leverage public and private resources through grant and partnership opportunities.

The City will continue to promote fair housing practices for sale and rental housing and to facilitate community awareness of fair housing. The City of Palmdale will use CDBG funds to contract with SoCal Housing Rights Center for this program year to provide fair housing and tenant/ landlord services to residents.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing.

In the implementation of the 2025 Annual Action Plan, the City will invest HOME funds to foster affordable housing by partnering with housing developers in an effort to support the development of new rental housing units and provide tenant -based rental assistance to low-income tenants requiring affordable housing.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards.

The Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) emphasizes prevention of childhood lead poisoning through housing -based approaches. To reduce lead-based paint hazards, the City of Palmdale will conduct lead -based paint testing and risk assessments for future rehabilitation projects where the property to be assisted was built prior to January 1, 1978, and will incorporate safe work practices or abatement into

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the scope of work as required to reduce lead -based paint hazards in accordance with 24 CFR Part 35.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families.

The implementation of CDBG and HOME activities meeting the goals established in the Strategic Plan and this Annual Action Plan will help reduce the number of poverty -level families by supporting:
- Expand access to affordable housing
- Improve public facilities and infrastructure
- Provide access to fair housing services
- Provide public services, including homeless services
- Foster economic opportunity
In addition to these local efforts, mainstream state and federal resources also contribute to reducing the number of individuals and families in poverty. Federal programs, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head Start , provide pathways out of poverty for families who are ready to pursue employment and educational opportunities. Additionally, in California, the primary programs that assist families in poverty are CalWORKS, CalFresh (formerly food stamps), and Medi-Cal. Together, these programs provide individuals and families with employment assistance, subsidy for food, medical care, childcare and cash payments to meet basic needs such as housing, nutrition, and transportation. Other services are available to assist persons suffering from substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental illness.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure.

The institutional delivery system in the City is highly functioning and collaborative, particularly the relationship between local government and the nonprofit sector , which is comprised of a network of capable organizations that are delivering a full range of services to residents. Strong City departments anchor the administration of HUD grant programs , housing, and community and economic development activities that are implemented by the City support to enhance the institutional structure . T he City will c ollaborate interdepartmentally, with residents, and with nonprofit agencies receiving CDBG and HOME funds through the 2025 Annual Action Plan to ensure the needs of low -and- moderate-income residents are met as envisioned within the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan - Strategic Plan.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.

Communication and cooperation between the City and the partner agencies and organizations that administer activities is strong. City staff work s closely with the other

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organizations to improve regulatory compliance, monitoring, cooperation and partnerships among agencies and technical capacity of organizations involved in project delivery.

To enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, the City will continue consulting with and inviting the participation of a wide variety of agencies and organizations involved in the delivery of housing and supportive services to low- and moderate-income residents in upland—particularly the CDBG low - and moderate- income areas.

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AP- 90 Program Specific Requirements
In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2025 Annual Action Plan, the City will follow all HUD regulations concerning the use of program income, forms of investment, and overall low-and-moderate-income benefit for the CDBG program.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR

91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in Table 53. Table 57 identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

Table 57 - CDBG Requirements

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed $0

2. The amount of proceeds from Section 108 loan guarantees that it will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan.
$0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan
$0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0 Total Program Income: $0

Table 58 - Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low- and moderate-income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 70%

3. Overall benefit period 2025 2026 2027

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:

The City does not use forms of investment other than what is included in § 92.205(b).

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2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

The City does not currently have any projects planned or underway for homebuyer activities.

The City’s HOME- funded homebuyer programs incorporate a recapture provision in accordance with § 92.254 (a)(5)(ii). As a condition of funding, the homebuyer must enter into a HOME Participation Agreement with the City of Palmdale. The City’s investment in the property is made as a forgivable loan in exchange for an affordability period as required under the HOME Program Regulations, depending on the amount of the HOME investment.

The affordability period is enforced by a recorded affordability covenant agai nst the property.

Recapture of funds is required in the event of any of the following during the period of affordability:
- Sale of the property or transfer of any kind to non- income qualified homebuyers (excluding those related to the dissolution of marriage); - When the residence ceases to be used as the primary residence, subleasing or renting of the property;
- Refinancing; and
- Failure to maintain the property in decent, safe, and sanitary condition.

The funds subject to recapture include all funds advanced in connection with the City’s homebuyer assistance, less forgiveness payments credited proportionally each year on the anniversary of the Note. HOME funds shall be recaptured from net proceeds, whi ch are defined as the sales price minus superior loan repayment (other than HOME assistance) and closing costs. The City will recapture the entire amount of HOME funds invested from net proceeds, less any forgiveness payments credited. In the event that the net proceeds resulting from a sale are not sufficient to provide for the full return of the Borrower’s original down payment and Borrower’s cost of capital improvements to the Property (subject to City verification and approval), then the Borrower shall be entitled to recover their original down payment amount and City approved capital improvement amounts before the recapture of the HOME Loan. The recaptured funds will be used to carry out HOME eligible activities.

3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

The City does not currently have any projects planned or underway for homebuyer activities.

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4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

The City does not intend to use HOME funds under the 2025- 2026 Annual Action Plan to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds.

5. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR

91.220(l)(2)(vii)).

The City’s HOME TBRA activity targets the elderly which is defined as follows, senior - an individual, aged 62 or over at the time of application to the TBRA program, as evidenced by government-issued identification or birth certificate.

6. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness) will narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and

91.220(l)(2)(vii)).

N/A

7. If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR 92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a).

N/A
Discussion
In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2025 Annual Action Plan, the City will adhere to regulations set forth by the Community Planning and Development (CPD) agency within HUD.

Palmdale City CouncilMay 6, 2025

Palmdale City Council
May 6, 2025