REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Charles Kovac, Housing Manager
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2026-27 Annual Action Plan for Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs
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Statement of Issue:
The City receives annual federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. These programs support housing, community services, and infrastructure improvements that benefit low-income residents. To remain eligible for these grant funds, the City must submit an Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) each year describing how these funds will be used. The deadline for submission of the 2026-27 Action Plan to HUD is May 15, 2026.
The proposed 2026-27 Annual Action Plan includes funding recommendations developed through a public process led by the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB). The plan outlines how federal funding will be allocated for the upcoming fiscal year.
Financial Impact:
The City will receive $1,432,332 in CDBG and $696,389.66 in HOME funds for FY 2026-27. These federal funds will be used for eligible housing, community services, and capital improvement activities as outlined in the Annual Action Plan. Approval of the 2026-27 Action Plan will not impact the City's General Fund.
Recommended Action:
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the following in compliance with the Consolidated Plan Procedures of 24 CFR Part 91:
A) Conduct a public hearing for the 2026-27 Action Plan; and,
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-10, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Approving the 2026-2027 Action Plan for Federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME...
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