Establishment Of A Pilot Rental Assistance Program (RAP) December 2, 2025
City Council
Community Development Department
Kayshla Lopez, Homeless Services Manager
Executive Summary
Pilot Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
Program Overview
Target Population and Eligibility Criteria
Table 1: Eligibility Criteria and Program Framework
Target Population
City of Salinas residents facing eviction
Eligibility Criteria
First time recipient of homeless prevention from the City of Salinas, A valid 12-month lease, 3-day notice to pay or quit, 120% or less AMI, no more than 3 months behind in rent, and cannot be receiving subsidized support through another program.
Type of Assistance
Eviction Prevention
Assistance Amount
No more than 3 months of rent, up to $9,000.
Duration of Assistance
One time assistance
Application Intake Window
First Come First Serve
Application & Selection Process
Partnerships
The Monterey County Office of Education operates the Connections Program that provides emergency financial assistance for families with school-aged children enrolled in school that are at risk of homelessness.
It is recommended that the City enter into an agreement with Monterey County Office Education (MCOE) for amount not to exceed $250,000 to continue to operate the Connections Program.
MCOE’s use of FHC funding will follow the City’s RAP Guidelines which are also in compliance with FHC graft funding requirements.
Program Monitoring and Reporting
In July 2026 staff will present an administrative report summarizing the RAP Key Performance Metrics:
number of households assisted
total funds disbursed
average processing times
Program's impact on eviction and homelessness prevention rates.
A motion to approve a Resolution:
Establishing the Pilot Rental Assistance Program (RAP); Appropriating $750,000 of Family Homeless Challenge (FHC) Grant funds for rental assistance; Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute a subrecipient agreement with Monterey County Office Education (MCOE) to provide rental assistance for families with school age children enrolled in school at risk of homelessness for an amount not to exceed $250,000 of the $750,000 FHG grant funds; and Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to promulgate RAP Program Guidelines, and negotiate and execute all applicable forms, agreements, and subsequent amendments as needed to implement the RAP.
Recommended Motion
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