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SHRA presents 2026 annual action plan workshop; council emphasizes concentrated, equity‑focused projects and tactical urbanism
Summary
The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency opened its first workshop on the city’s 2026 annual action plan, reviewing CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA programs and estimated entitlements while council members urged a more concentrated, equity‑focused use of funds.
The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency presented the first workshop for the City of Sacramento’s 2026 annual action plan, outlining the federal programs SHRA administers and asking for council feedback on project priorities.
Christine Weikert of SHRA explained the Consolidated Plan framework and the annual action plan process required by HUD. She reviewed the federal programs SHRA administers for the city — Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) — and summarized eligible activities and recent infrastructure projects funded through CDBG.
Weikert provided estimated entitlement amounts for planning purposes (based on the 2024 figures): roughly $4,500,000 for CDBG, $2,200,000 for HOME, $400,000 for ESG and $2,000,000 for HOPWA, for an estimated total of about $9,100,000. She noted the allocations are estimates while Congress finalizes federal appropriations and reminded council members HUD requires prioritizing projects that can be completed quickly so funds are expended in a timely manner.
Council members offered several areas of emphasis: Mayor Pro Tem Guerra pressed for leveraging CDBG to address home repair needs tied to code enforcement penalties for low‑income homeowners and to consider low‑cost tactical urbanism safety projects (vision zero tactical elements) near transit and schools. He also asked staff to consider overlaying CDBG investments with the city’s commercial corridor revitalization strategy to amplify impact.
Council member Kaplan urged use of funds to complete sidewalks and complete‑street elements in neighborhoods such as Robla and Norwood, noting existing city plans that lack implementation funding. Council member Dickinson argued for concentrating funds on fewer projects to increase impact rather than spreading small amounts across many projects; he also urged prioritizing homelessness prevention and coordinating with county and nonprofit partners.
Weikert said SHRA typically allocates up to 15% of CDBG to public services and up to 20% to planning/administration, and that the agency will continue working with city staff to assemble a draft project list for a June workshop and for council consideration in October ahead of HUD’s November 15 deadline for the action plan.
No vote was required at the workshop stage; council provided direction and staff will return with a draft list and additional outreach materials.
