LAHD approves Homekey Plus co‑applicants list; department flags relocation and funding risks on two projects
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Summary
The Housing Department presented a list of proposed co‑applicants for the State Homekey Plus program and answered council questions about tenant relocation timelines for Estrella Azul and an HCD funding determination for Huntington Villas.
The Los Angeles Housing Department presented a report recommending approval of a list of proposed co‑applicants for the California Department of Housing and Community Development Homekey Plus program. The committee approved the LAHD recommendation by voice vote of present members.
Estrella Azul relocation and timeline Councilmember Hirado pressed LAHD staff on tenant relocation plans for Estrella Azul and whether the project could meet the Homekey Plus 27‑month timeline. "They've estimated that it's gonna take, about maybe less than a year to do, to perform the relocation," LAHD staff member Eric told the committee, noting the developer is working through permitting and that the department will provide "concierge" support through weekly meetings to help resolve cross‑department issues. LAHD said negative points by the state would penalize projects that miss deadlines, creating a strong incentive for developers to finish on schedule.
Huntington Villas: HCD funding category and appeal The committee also discussed Huntington Villas, a 53‑unit project that LAHD said has a subsidy arrangement with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. LAHD staff said PSH units at the site (about 52 units plus one manager unit) are expected to be covered by DHS subsidy for up to 15 years, with a state match potentially extending support further. However, LAHD said HCD initially told the city the Huntington Villas request did not qualify as a "gap funding" project, which would limit the amount the city could request; LAHD reported the developer filed an appeal with HCD and LAHD expected an answer ahead of the April 3 deadline.
Committee action and follow up The committee approved the LAHD report on the Homekey Plus co‑applicant list. Councilmembers asked LAHD to keep district offices updated on relocation and permitting progress for projects that may be at risk of missing the state timeline.
Provenance (transcript evidence): Item read into record at s=3132.97 ("Item number 4 is a Los Angeles Housing Department report relative to approving a list of proposed co applicants...Homekey Plus"). LAHD responses on Estrella Azul and Huntington Villas are at s=3176.255–s=3430.915.