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Monrovia to spend full 2025–26 CDBG allocation on residential rehab; 43 applications sought funding
Summary
City staff recommended and council approved allocating an estimated $242,871 in Community Development Block Grant funds to a residential rehabilitation program that aims for six to seven home‑repair grants; staff said the city received 43 applications in the previous cycle.
The City Council approved staff recommendations at its Jan. 21 meeting to allocate the City of Monrovia's fiscal year 2025–26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation to the city's residential rehabilitation program, with staff saying the city is tentatively set to receive $242,871 for the year.
Planner Jesse Wu told the council that CDBG funds flow from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) for non‑entitlement cities, and LACDA distributes allocations to participating cities such as Monrovia. "For fiscal year 2025–26, the City of Monrovia is tentatively set to receive an estimated CDBG allocation of $242,871," Wu said.
Under the proposed allocation, 100 percent of the city’s anticipated CDBG funding would go to the residential rehabilitation program, which provides free home repairs and code corrections for low‑ and moderate‑income households. Wu said the program aims to complete six to seven grants in the coming fiscal year; during fiscal year 2024–25 staff received 43 applications and approved six projects. Wu told council that average project costs "can range from $20,000 to $25,000." He also said unused funds can carry over to the next fiscal year.
Staff noted the budget includes up to 20 percent of the grant for administrative fees paid to the city's project consultant. Council member questions focused on outreach: council asked whether the city will continue mailings, in‑person outreach and Spanish‑language materials to increase awareness. Wu and staff said outreach in July typically includes the city manager's update, flyers, social media and neighborhood outreach; they also said code compliance officers keep an eye out for eligible properties.
After public comment and discussion, a council member moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025-05 to approve the CDBG Residential Rehabilitation Program as outlined; the motion passed without a recorded roll‑call in the transcript (staff recorded the item as approved). Feek said he would add a council directive to explore ways to supplement the program and improve outreach.
What residents need to know: staff plans to reopen applications in July and to advertise via the city manager's updates, flyers and neighborhood outreach. Applicants must meet HUD low‑ and moderate‑income thresholds and the program intends to use its funds for projects like roof replacements, door and gutter work and other safety‑related repairs.
