FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs
Presented by:
Cassandra Searcy
Deputy Director of Housing & Homelessness
Purpose
Outlines how CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds will be
allocated each fiscal year.
Process
• May 6, 2026
• Public Hearing to obtain community feedback
on the proposed Annual Action Plan.
• June 17, 2026
• Public Hearing to obtain Council approval of
the final Annual Action Plan to be submitted
to HUD.
Annual Action Plan
CDBG
Eligible Uses
• Public Services & Facilities
• Housing Rehabilitation & Economic Development
• Planning & Administration
• All activities must:
• Benefit low/moderate income persons
• Prevent or eliminate slums or blight
• Meet an urgent need
Deadlines
• Timeliness Deadline: Annually every April 30 ( for a June 30 program year end)
• Timeliness Standard: City cannot exceed 1.5 times its annual allocation
CDBG
Allocations
• Administration
• Covers staff time and operational expenses
• Maximum allowed is 20%
• Section 108
• Repayment of loan
• Funding is required
PROPOSED FUND ALLOCATION
NOTE: Available funds do not include carryovers
CDBG
Allocations
• Fair Housing (IFHMB)
• The Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board will provide services that assist the City in furthering fair housing.
• San Bernardino Police Department
• Funds will support the Quality-of-Life & communication with the Homeless Outreach Team
• Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire
• Provides housing-focused financial counseling, stabilization support, and matched savings incentives to low- and moderate-income households. • Family Service Association (FSA)
• The Senior Nutrition Program provides home-delivered meals to eligible older adults residing in the City of San Bernardino.
• Public Improvement Projects
• Projects will enhance community accessibility, safety, and overall quality of life.
PROPOSED FUND ALLOCATION
NOTE: Available funds do not include carryovers
HOME
Eligible Uses
• Infill Housing Projects
• Multifamily Housing Projects
• Home Rehabilitation Projects
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
• New Construction
Deadlines
• Obligation Deadline: Funds must be committed
within 24 months of HUD allocation
• Expenditure Deadline: Funds must be fully expended
within 5 years
• Subject to annual HUD allocation and local program
timelines
HOME
Allocations
• Administration
• Covers staff time and operational expenses
• Maximum allowed is 10%
• Affordable Housing Projects
• Funds affordable housing initiatives primarily
for low-income households
PROPOSED FUND ALLOCATION
NOTE: Available funds do not include carryovers
ESG
Eligible Uses
• Engagement of individuals living on the streets
• Improvement of homeless shelters
• Operation of homeless shelters
• Rapid re-housing
• Homelessness prevention
Deadlines
• Obligation Deadline: Funds must be obligated within 180 days of the HUD grant agreement.
• Expenditure Deadline: Funds must be expended within
24 months of the HUD grant agreement.
ESG
Allocations
• Administration
• Covers staff time and operational expenses
• Maximum allowed is 7.5%
• Salvation Army
• The Salvation Army Hospitality House (HH) of San
Bernardino operates Community Meals, Emergency
Shelter (ES), and Transitional Living (TL) programs.
PROPOSED FUND ALLOCATION
Staff Recommendation
1. Conduct a Public Hearing to obtain citizens’ comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs; and
2. Consider any necessary changes to the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan and direct staff to return on June 3, 2026, with the final Annual Action Plan for consideration before submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
3. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management to adjust the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget appropriation to align with the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan allocation; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to take any further actions and execute any further documents as necessary to effectuate the submittal of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and certification to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Conclusion
Questions?