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FY 2009-10 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL DRAFT FY 10-11 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE & EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)

This report constitutes the Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the State of California's Consolidated Plan for FY 2010-2011. This report covers certain federal block grant program activities for non-entitlement areas of the State.

Draft Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2010-2011, of the State of California's Consolidated Plan.

Written comments can be submitted by September 13, 2011 via facsimile (916-327-6660), electronic mail (caper@hcd.ca.gov), or mailed to the following address:

Department of Housing and Community Development
Division of Financial Assistance
P.O. Box 952054
Sacramento, California 94252-2054
Attention: Ann Hornbeck

Consolidated Plan & Annual Plan

The Consolidated Plan is a five-year plan, which is updated annually and submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to enable the State of California to administer approximately $151 million in federal formula block grant funds. The programs covered by the plan include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) programs that are administered by HCD, the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program administered by the California Department of Public Health, and the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program administered by the California Department of Community Services and Development. The Consolidated Plan is applicable to non-entitlement jurisdictions that are eligible to compete for allocation of these funds by the State.

The State of California’s 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan examines the housing and community development needs of the state and plans the use of available federal funds to address these concerns and improve the quality of life for its low-and moderate-income residents.

  • 2012-13 Draft Annual Plan

    The State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development (Department), is soliciting public review and comment on the Draft 2012-13 Annual Plan Update for the State of California’s 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. The 2012-13 Annual Plan addresses the administration of approximately $84 million in federal funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program (LHCP).

    The public review period runs from March 26, 2012 through April 24, 2012. The Department must receive all comments on this document by April 24, 2012.  Copies. Information on how to submit public comments is contained in the following public notices  (Public Notice -  (English) Public Notice - (Spanish)

  • The State of California 2011-12 Annual Plan Update (AP), submitted to HUD in May 2011, is the second of five annual supplements to the Consolidated Plan. It outlines the State’s current housing and community development needs and sets the State’s priorities and strategies to address these needs using federal community development funds.
  • State of California 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan and FY 2010/2011 Annual Plan Update (as submitted to HUD May, 2010) — (Adobe PDF)

HUD’s Initiative on Regulatory Relief

HUD has announced that governmental and non-governmental applicants are eligible to receive up to two (2) additional points on the evaluation of their application if they are able to demonstrate successful efforts made toward removing regulatory barriers to affordable housing. Additional information on HUD’s Initiative on Regulatory Relief.

Qualified State agencies or departments applying for funding, as well as housing authorities, nonprofit organizations and other qualified applicants applying for funds for projects located in unincorporated areas are invited to answer the 15 questions in Part B to determine eligibility. The Department of Housing & Community Development has provided answers the questions in Part B and has made this document available for your use:

HUD’s Initiative on Regulatory Relief Questionnaire – PART B Reponses — (Adobe PDF)