HOME-American Rescue PlanAllocation Plan
Community Development Department
October 4, 2022
Executive Summary
HUD entitlement jurisdiction
One-time allocation of $2,918,774
Grant Agreement signed on January 13, 2022
Required Allocation Plan
Initial $145,938 made available to support administrative and planning costs Expenditure Deadline: September 30, 2030
Development & Process
Qualifying Populations
4 defined HOME-ARP qualifying populations:
Homeless
At-risk of homelessness
Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking Others at greatest risk of housing instability where providing supportive services or assistance would:
prevent homelessness
serve those with greatest risk of housing instability
Required Consultation
Feedback & Input
Service Providers:
26 organizations, 17 responses
Eligible Activities: Strong support to rehabilitate existing structures (hotels/motels) and supportive services.
QP’s: Homeless individuals and families ranked highest priority Supportive services: Case management, housing search counseling, and mental health services or substance abuse treatment.
Public/Community Input:
30 responses
Eligible Activities: Strong support to rehabilitate existing structures and new affordable housing construction QP’s: Homeless individuals and families ranked highest priority Supportive services: Mental health treatment, transportation, and financial assistance.
Needs Assessment
Data Sources:
2022 Monterey County Homeless Point-In-Time Count (PIT) 2020 American Community Survey (ACS)
2021 Continuum of Care Housing Inventory Count Report (HIC) 2021-2026 Lead Me Home Plan (LMHP)
2019 Monterey County Point-in-Time Count (PIT)
2014-2018 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Data (CHAS)
Gap Analysis
Key Findings:
2022 Point in Time Count (Salinas)
777 unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness
288 sheltered individuals
Current City Housing Resources
14 current funded projects/initiatives with 501 bed capacity 8 emergency shelter
2 rapid rehousing
3 transitional housing
1 permanent supportive housing
Gap/Need
Beds for adult households without children.
HOME-ARP Fund Allocation
CEQA Consideration
The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
Housing/Affordable Housing
Effective and Culturally Responsive Government
Eligible for allocation of $2,918,774
No General Fund Impact
Strategic Plan Goals & Strategies
Fiscal Impact
Recommended Action
A motion to approve a Resolution approving the proposed HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and authorizing its submittal to HUD for review and final approval.
Questions & Comments