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Monrovia seeks $242,871 in CDBG funds for residential-rehab grants; council adopts funding resolution
Summary
Staff recommended using the city’s estimated $242,871 2025–26 Community Development Block Grant allocation entirely for residential rehabilitation grants; council adopted a resolution to fund the program.
The City of Monrovia moved to allocate its estimated 2025–26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award to a residential rehabilitation program aimed at low- and moderate-income households.
At a public hearing, housing staff member Jesse Wu explained the federal funding flow and the city’s plan: "For fiscal year 2025, 2026, the city of Monrovia is tentatively set to receive an estimated CDBG allocation of $242,871," Wu said. The allocation is administered through the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) and originates from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Nut graf: Council voted to adopt staff’s recommendation to direct the city’s tentative FY 2025–26 CDBG allocation toward the residential rehabilitation program to provide repairs and code corrections for low- and moderate-income homeowners.
Wu told council the program targets basic home repairs and code corrections and that, at the recommended funding level, staff expects to complete roughly six projects in the year; the 100% allocation toward the residential-rehab program would represent $242,871 of the CDBG funds. Wu said the program received 43 applications during the last intake, and staff approved six projects in the prior year. The presentation noted average project costs are typically in the $20,000–$25,000 range and that unused funds may carry over to the next fiscal year.
Council members asked about outreach and equity; Wu said marketing will include the city manager’s update, social media and flyers, and staff will consider door-to-door outreach and Spanish-language materials. A council motion to adopt resolution number 2025-05 authorizing the residential rehabilitation program was made, seconded and approved during the meeting.
Staff also noted administrative fees for program administration are budgeted but capped at 20% of the grant allocation; Wu said the consultant proposed a streamlined flat fee approach in addition to the percentage-based administration fee. Council directed staff to explore options to strengthen outreach and identify ways to supplement the program given demand substantially exceeded available funds.
Ending: staff will implement the program consistent with LA County and HUD rules, proceed with marketing and return to council during the FY 2025–26 budget process with any recommended modifications or carryover amounts.
