FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs
Presented by:
Christian Rodriguez
Housing Division Manager
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
REVISED FUND ALLOCATION
*Available funds do not include reprogrammed funds
Eligible Activity Proposed Final
Administration
(maximum 20%) $507,235.00 $549,346.00
Section 108 Repayment $652,291.00 $652,290.90
Public Service (maximum
15%) $346,000.00 $346,500.00
Public Facility Projects $1,030,651.00* $1,198,597.10*
Total Funded in FY26-27 $2,536,177.00 $2,746,734.00
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 PEACE Team & 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
• The public facility projects include improvements at Perris Hill Park through the installation of prefabricated, ADA compliant restroom facilities. These improvements are intended to expand access to clean, safe, and accessible public restrooms amenities within City parks.
Public Service Programs (Maximum 15%)
Eligible Activity Proposed Final
Inland Fair Housing
Mediation Board (IFHMB) $70,000.00 $70,000.00
SB Police Department
Quality of Life Team $195,000.00 $195,000.00
Neighborhood Housing
Services of the Inland
Empire
$40,000.00 $40,000.00
Family Service Association
(FSA) $41,000.00 $41,500.00
Public Service Total $346,000.00 $346,500.00
Public Facility Projects
Perris Hill Park (FY 26-27)
Allocation $1,030,651.00 $1,198,597.10
Perris Hill Park (FY 25-26)
Reallocation $0.00 $24,692.40
Public Facility Projects Total $1,030,651.00 $1,223,289.50 CDBG
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
REVISED FUND ALLOCATION
NOTE: Available funds do not include carryovers
Eligible Activity Proposed Final
Administration
(maximum 10%) $109,234.00 $116,180.00
Affordable Housing
HOME Program $983,108.00 $1,045,660.19
Total Funded in FY 26-27 $1,092,342.00 $1,161,844.19
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.
REVISED FUND ALLOCATION
Eligible Activity Proposed Final
Administration (7.5%
maximum) $17,196.00 $17,878.65
The Salvation Army $212,084.00 $220,503.35
Total Funded in FY 26-27 $229,280.00 $238,382.00
Staff Recommendation
1. Approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs inclusive of all incorporated changes resulting from the public hearing process; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 067 authorizing the approval, acceptance, and allocation of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan; and
3. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to adjust the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budgeted revenues and expenditures, as necessary, to align with the allocations identified in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan; and
4. Approve the draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) subrecipient agreements, to be utilized for the award and administration of funds to eligible subrecipients consistent with the approved Action Plan, as to form, with authorization for modifications to the form as deemed necessary, subject to review and approval by the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, and the City Attorney; and
5. Authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, to take any further actions and execute any further agreement or documents as necessary to effectuate the submittal and implementation of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and certification to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and execute all agreements and subrecipient agreements for the use of funds approved in the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan.
Conclusion
Questions?