California Department of Housing and Community Development Awards $76 Million in Federal Funds to Increase Homeownership and Affordable Housing Opportunities
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is pleased to award $76 million to help provide residents in communities across California with a place to call home.
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is the largest federal block grant to state and local governments designed to increase homeownership and affordable housing for low- and very low-income Americans. These awards help cities, counties, developers, and nonprofit community housing development organizations to create and retain affordable housing.
“With housing costs rising statewide, concerns about the availability of homes continue to grow. The HOME program offers a wide range of opportunities for residents, helping to increase the supply of housing, while also preserving the existing housing stock in communities,” said HCD Director Ben Metcalf. “HCD is proud to help build foundations in communities where Californians can thrive.”
The HOME program allows local governments to implement housing strategies designed to meet their specific local needs and priorities. This flexible program funds a wide range of activities for individuals and families, including the purchase of a first home, low-interest loans to rehabilitate their primary homes, and rental housing assistance in the form of vouchers.
A list of awarded program and project activities is attached.
2017/2018 HOME Multifamily Projects Awardee List
| Project Sponsor | Project Name | Location | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation for Better Housing | Woodlake Terrace | Woodlake | $5,000,000 |
| Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation | Orr Creek Commons | Ukiah | $3,776,821 |
| Pacific West Communities, Inc. | Cinnamon Villas II | Lemoore | $2,301,051 |
| Neighborhood Partners LLC | Heritage Commons Phase III | Dixon | $3,467,814 |
| City of El Centro | El Dorado Family Apartments | El Centro | $5,100,000 |
| Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority | Hopland Four-Plex | Hopland | $920,000 |
| City of Willows | Sycamore Ridge Family Apartments | Willows | $5,100,000 |
| Housing Authority of the County of Kern | Belmont Street Apartments | Delano | $5,000,000 |
| Chelsea Investment Corporation | Countryside II Apartments | El Centro | $5,000,000 |
| City of Ukiah | Ukiah Senior Apartments | Ukiah | $5,100,000 |
| Satellite Affordable Housing Associates | Manzanita Family Apartments | Napa | $3,796,456 |
| Community Housing Assistance Program, Inc. | Twin Pines Apartments | Groveland | $4,100,000 |
| Resources for Community Development | Sango Court Apartments | Milpitas | $5,100,000 |
| Total | $53,762,142 |
2017/2018 HOME First-Time Homebuyer Projects Awardee List
| Project Sponsor | Project Name | Location | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self Help Enterprises | Valencia Heights Residential | Visalia | $ 1,600,000 |
| (CHIP) County Housing Improvement Program | North Biggs Estates Subdivision Phase 2 | Chico | $ 875,000 |
| County of San Benito | Southside Road | Hollister | $ 1,100,000 |
| TOTAL | $3,575,000 |
2017/2018 HOME Program Activities Final Awardee List
| Jurisdiction | First-Time Homebuyer Award | Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Award | Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Award | Total Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Park, City of | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 | ||
| Butte, County of | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 | ||
| Calexico, City of | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 500,000 | |
| Calipatria, City of | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 | ||
| Chowchilla, City of | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 500,000 | |
| Clovis, City of | $ 1,000,000 | $ 1,000,000 | ||
| $ 1,000,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 500,000 | |
| Delano, City of | $ 150,000 | $ 150,000 | $ 300,000 | |
| Dinuba, City of | $ 200,000 | $ 300,000 | $ 500,000 | |
| Farmersville, City of | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 500,000 | |
| Firebaugh, City of | $ 300,000 | $ 200,000 | $ 500,000 | |
| Gridley, City of | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 500,000 | |
| Hanford, City of | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 | ||
| Humbolt, County of | $ 1,000,000 | $ 1,000,000 | ||
| Huron, City of | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 500,000 | |
| Imperial, County of | $ 120,000 | $ 380,000 | $ 500,000 | |
| Lake, County of | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 500,000 | |
| Madera, City of | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 | ||
| Merced, County of | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 500,000 | |
| Mono, County of | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 | ||
| Napa, City of | $ 1,000,000 | $ 1,000,000 | ||
| Nevada, County of | $ 950,000 | $ 50,000 | $ 1,000,000 | |
| Oroville, City of | $ 1,000,000 | $ 1,000,000 | ||
| Perris, City of | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 | ||
| Placer, County of | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 | ||
| San Benito, County of | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 | ||
| Shasta, County of | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 | ||
| Taft, City of | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 | ||
| Tulare, City o | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 500,000 | |
| Woodlake, City of | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 500,000 | |
| Yolo, County of | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 | ||
| Yountville, Town of | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 | ||
| Yuba City, City of | $ 250,000 | $ 250,000 | $ 500,000 | |
| TOTAL | $ 11,970,000 | $ 4,900,000 | $ 1,930,000 | $18,800,000 |