PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION FORMULA
§302 (c)(4) PLAN – AMENDMENT FOR YEARS 2021, 2022, 2023
THE CITY OF POMONA
Eligible Applicant Type
Entitlement
Local Government Recipient of PLHA Formula Allocation
City of Pomona
2021 PLHA Formula Allocation
$1,827,453
2022 PLHA Formula Allocation
$ 915,970
Approximate 2023 PLHA Formula Allocation
$ 702,059
Approximate PLHA Formula 5 Year Allocation
$6,410,670
§302(c)(4)(A) Describe the manner in which allocated funds will be used for eligible activities For the next 3 years, the City of Pomona will use its PLHA funding for five eligible activities: 1) the predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation and preservation of multi-family, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low, low-, or moderate-income households; 2) the predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing, including Accessory Dwelling Units; 3) Matching portions of funds placed into Local or Regional Housing Trust Funds; 7) Accessibility modifications in Lower-Income Owner-occupied housing, and 9) Homeownership opportunities, including but not limited to downpayment assistance. §302(c)(4)(B) Provide a description of the way the Local government will prioritize investments that increase the supply of housing for households with incomes at or below 60 percent of Area Median Income (AMI) The City will fund the major repair of a 12-unit affordable housing for rent to families earning no more than 80% of AMI. The City will provide loans to construct or convert existing structures into ADUs/JADUs. ADUs/JADUs must be rented to tenants earning no more than 80% of AMI. Program staff will collaborate with the Pomona Housing Authority to encourage owners with completed units to participate in the Section 8 Voucher Program. This will ensure that tenants earning no more than 60% of AMI benefit from the Program. For the Downpayment Assistance Program, the City combines PLHA funds with other funding sources (subsidy layering) to enable families with incomes at 60% of AMI to afford a single family home. PLHA funds will also be used as match to the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust. Specifically, funding will be used for the Prisma Affordable Artist Loft Apartments. Some 74 units of this 75-unit project (1 unit is exempt manager's unit) will benefit residents earning no more than 60% of AMI, with 8 units reserved as permanent supportive housing and 10 units for developmentally disabled individuals. §302(c)(4)(C) Provide a description of how the Plan is consistent with the programs set forth in the Local Government’s Housing Element.
The City of Pomona's 5-Year PLHA Plan is consistent with the following goals and activities of our 2013-2021 Housing Element: 1) Increase opportunities for homeownership in recognition of its contribution to neighborhood investment, maintenance and stability; 2) Support the construction of multi-family housing in close proximity to transit, employment centers, shopping, schools, community facilities and public services; 3) Encourage single-family and multi-family infill development integrated into and compatible with surrounding neighborhood; 4) Maintain the supply of rental housing available to low- and moderate-income households; 5) Support programs that provide decent and affordable housing to accommodate State identified special needs groups - female headed households, seniors, the disabled, large families and the homeless-with emphasis on groups having a more significant presence in Pomona; 6) Continue providing low-interest loans and/or grants for the rehabilitation of housing that services lower-income households; and, 7) Pursue funding available for appropriate workforce housing and the construction and rehabilitation of lower-income housing.
Activities Detail (Activities Detail (Must make a selection on Formula Allocation Application worksheet under Eligible Activities, §301) §301(a)(1) The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-,very low-, low-, or moderate-income households, including necessary Operating subsidies. §302(c)(4)(E)(i) Provide a detailed and complete description of how allocated funds will be used for each proposed Affordable Rental Housing Activity.
PLHA funding will rehabilitate a 12-unit property located at 252 E. 4th Street, Pomona. The City will completely rehabilitate the property and offer it as affordable rental units to tenants earning no more than 80% of AMI. Total PLHA funding for the project is $800,000 from Year 4 allocation and $286,133 from Year 5 allocation. Other funding sources to be utilized includes: HOME-ARP, HOME and Housing Successor Agency.
Complete the table below for each proposed Affordable Rental Housing Activity to be funded with 2021-2023 PLHA allocations. If a single Activity will be assisting households at more than one level of Area Median Income, please list the highest AMI to be served.
Funding Allocation Year
2021
2022
2023
Type of Affordable Housing Activity
Rehabilitation of Affordable Rental Housing
§302(c)(4)(E)(i) Percentage of Funds Allocated for the Proposed Affordable Rental Housing Activity 87%
14%
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Area Median Income Level Served
80%
80%
TOTAL
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Unmet share of the RHNA at the AMI Level Note: complete for years 2021, 2022, 2023 only
0 455
455
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Projected Number of Households Served 0 12
12 §302(c)(4)(E)(iv) Period of Affordability for the Proposed Affordable Rental Housing Activity (55 years required for rental housing projects) 55 Years
55 Years
§302(c)(4)(E)(iii) A description of major steps/actions and a proposed schedule for the implementation and completion of the Activity.
The tenants were relocated. The project architect and estimator was selected and the architect is preparing the plans, specifications and cost estimates. §301(a)(2) The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of Affordable rental and ownership housing, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), that meets the needs of a growing workforce earning up to 120 percent of AMI, or 150% of AMI in high-cost areas. ADUs shall be available for occupancy for a term of no less than 30 days. §302(c)(4)(E)(i) Provide a detailed and complete description of how allocated funds will be used for each proposed Affordable Rental and Ownership Housing Activity.
PLHA funding will provide loans to create accessory dwelling units or to convert existing structures into ADUs. Through this program, the City hopes to expand the supply of affordable rental housing, while providing low-income homeowners with an income stream through monthly rental payments. To qualify for this program, the owners must have incomes at 80% of AMI or below of the Los Angeles County median income; and the owner must rent the newly created ADU unit (or main unit) to tenants earning no more than 80% of AMI and at affordable rents.
Complete the table below for each proposed Affordable Rental and Ownership Housing Activity to be funded with 2021-2023 PLHA allocations. If a single Activity will be assisting households at more than one level of Area Median Income, please list the highest AMI to be served.
Funding Allocation Year
2021
2022
2023
Type of Affordable Housing Activity
Development of Accessory
Dwelling Units
§302(c)(4)(E)(i) Percentage of Funds Allocated for Each Affordable Housing Activity 43%
What Percentage of the Percentage Above Will be Used for Ownership Housing? 20%
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Area Median Income Level Served
80%
TOTAL
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Unmet share of the RHNA at AMI Level
Note: complete for year 2021, 2022,, 2023 only
467
467
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Projected Number of Households Served 5 5
§302(c)(4)(E)(iv) Period of Affordability for the Proposed Activity (55 years required for rental housing projects) Due on sale
§302(c)(4)(E)(iii) A description of major steps/actions and a proposed schedule for the implementation and completion of the Activity.
The ADU/JADU Loan Program is currently open and there are 60 applicants on the program wait list. §301(a)(3) Matching portions of funds placed into Local or Regional Housing Trust Funds §302(c)(4)(E)(i) Provide a detailed and complete description of how allocated funds will be used for the proposed Activity.
The City will use PLHA funds for the Prisma Artist Loft Affordable Housing Project, with National Core as the developer. The project will be located at 501 E. Mission, a gravel parking lot. It will consist of 75 apartment units, including 15 live-work ground floor units with 1 manager's unit, 8 one-bedroom units operated through the HCV - Project Based Vouchers, and 66 units targeted for families earning between 30% to 60% AMI. It will also have a large community room and space for after school programs. In addition to PLHA funding, the City is providing a land loan, ARPA grant, development impact fee and Housing Successor Agency loans. Total PLHA funding for the project is $631,000 from 2020 allocation and $800,000 from 2021 allocation. The total amount of $1,431,000 will be delegated to the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT). This will allow the SGVRHT to apply for Local Housing Trust Fund Program to match the PLHA amounts by 100%.
Complete the table below for each proposed Activity to be funded with 2021-2023 PLHA allocations. If a single Activity will be assisting households at more than one level of Area Median Income, please list the highest AMI to be served.
Funding Allocation Year
2021
2022
2023
Type of Affordable Housing Activity
Matching portions of funds placed into Local or Regional Housing Trust Funds §302(c)(4)(E)(i) Percentage of Funds Allocated for Each Affordable Housing Activity 44%
What Percentage of the Percentage Above Will be Used for Ownership Housing? §302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Area Median Income Level Served
60%
TOTAL
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Unmet share of the RHNA at the AMI Level Note: complete for years 2021, 2022, 2023 only
469
469
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Projected Number of Households Served 5 5
§302(c)(4)(E)(iv) Period of Affordability for the Proposed Activity (55 years required for rental housing projects) 55 years
§302(c)(4)(E)(iii) A description of major steps/actions and a proposed schedule for the implementation and completion of the Activity.
National Core received a 4% tax credit in November 2024. At the same time, the San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust applied for HTF funds to match the City's PLHA funding. Award announcement for the Housing Trust Fund is anticipated within January 2025. The City has an executed delegation Agreement with San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust. §301(a)(7) Accessibility modifications in Lower-income Owner-occupied housing. §302(c)(4)(E)(i) Provide a detailed and complete description of how allocated funds will be used for the proposed Activity.
PLHA funds will be used for the Older Adults Home Modification Program. The City will offer a grant of up to $10,000 for low-barrier, high-impact preventive home modifications for elderly people. These modifications will include, but are not limited to installing ADA ramps, grab bars, stair railings and toilet risers, to improve accessibility, reduce falls, increase independence and facilitate aging-in-place. A licensed occupational therapist will perform the home assessments. To qualify for this program, household income should not exceed 80% of AMI and an elderly individual aged 62 years and older must reside in the property.
Complete the table below for each proposed Activity to be funded with 2021-2023 PLHA allocations. If a single Activity will be assisting households at more than one level of Area Median Income, please list the highest AMI to be served.
Funding Allocation Year
2021
2022
2023
Type of Affordable Housing Activity
Accessibility Modifications in Lower-Income Owner-Occupied Housing §302(c)(4)(E)(i) Percentage of Funds Allocated for the Proposed Activity 14%
What Percentage of the Percentage Above Will be Used for Ownership Housing? 100%
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Area Median Income Level Served
80%
TOTAL
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Unmet share of the RHNA at the AMI Level Note: complete for years 2021, 2022, 2023 only
472
472
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Projected Number of Households Served 10 10
§302(c)(4)(E)(iv) Period of Affordability for the Proposed Activity N/A
§302(c)(4)(E)(iii) A description of major steps/actions and a proposed schedule for the implementation and completion of the Activity.
The program guidelines are currently being prepared.
§301(a)(9) Homeownership opportunities, including, but not limited to, down payment assistance. §302(c)(4)(E)(i) Provide a detailed and complete description of how allocated funds will be used for the proposed Activity.
PLHA funding will; be used for the City's First Time Homebuyer Program. The program will provide a second silent of up to $100,000 to families earning no more than 120% of AMI. PLHA funding will be combined with other funding sources (e.g. HOME) to allow families earning 60% of AMI and below to afford buying a home.
Complete the table below for each proposed Affordable Rental and Ownership Housing Activity to be funded with 2020-2023 PLHA allocations. If a single Activity will be assisting households at more than one level of Area Median Income, please list the Activity as many times as needed to capture all of the AMI levels that will be assisted, but only show the percentage of annual funding allocated to the Activity one time (to avoid double counting).
Funding Allocation Year
2020
2021
2022
2023
Type of Homeowner Assistance
Down Payment Assistance
Down Payment Assistance
Down Payment Assistance
Down Payment Assistance
§302(c)(4)(E)(i) Percentage of Funds Allocated for the Proposed Activity 7%
10%
5%
10%
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Area Median Income Level Served
120%
120%
120%
120%
TOTAL
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Unmet share of the RHNA at AMI Level
Note: complete for year 2020, 2021 and 2022 only
472
471
469
1412
§302(c)(4)(E)(ii) Projected Number of Households Served 1 2
1 1
5 §302(c)(4)(E)(iv) Period of Affordability for the Proposed Activity 15 years; 20 years new construction
15 years; 20 years new construction
15 years; 20 years new construction
15 years;
20 years new construction
§302(c)(4)(E)(iii) A description of major steps/actions and a proposed schedule for the implementation and completion of the Activity.
Program guidelines, policies and procedures are in place. Partnerships with mortgage lenders, real estate agents were established. The program was opened to interested first time homebuyers in FY 2021-2022.
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