HACDAC forwards draft 2025–30 consolidated plan and FY2025–26 CDBG/HOME funding recommendations to Board

The Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee (HACDAC) voted April 4 to approve the draft 2025–2030 consolidated plan and to forward the committee’s funding recommendations for the fiscal year 2025–26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors for consideration.

The vote followed a staff presentation on the draft plan and a public hearing during which service providers described how proposed CDBG and HOME awards would support legal services, shelter and case management, senior services, and other programs serving low‑income residents across the urban county. Natalie Monk, housing and community development division manager in the Office of Supportive Housing, told the committee that the county is estimating approximately $1,450,000 in CDBG entitlement funds and about $824,000 in HOME entitlement funds for fiscal year 2026 and that contingency language is included in recommendations in case HUD’s final allocation differs from the estimate.

Why it matters: The consolidated plan sets Santa Clara County’s housing and community development priorities for five years and directs limited federal and program income resources for public services, housing development, home repairs and fair housing activities. Staff said the county programs an estimated $4,000,000 in CDBG and HOME funds for a variety of activities in FY2025–26, and noted caps and rules that limit how much can be used for public services and administration.

Staff presentation and funding details Natalie Monk and program staff said the county manages CDBG funds for the urban county (unincorporated areas plus seven partner cities) and HOME funds for the HOME consortium. Katrina Anderson,…