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Monrovia to allocate estimated $242,871 in CDBG funds to residential rehabilitation program
Summary
Staff recommended and council adopted a plan to use the city’s tentative FY 2025–26 Community Development Block Grant allocation — an estimated $242,871 — to continue a residential rehabilitation program; staff said they received 43 applications last year and expect to approve about six projects.
City staff told the council during a public hearing that the city is tentatively set to receive an estimated $242,871 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for fiscal year 2025–26 and recommended placing 100% of that allocation into the city’s Residential Rehabilitation Program.
Housing and grants coordinator Jesse Wu explained the CDBG process: federal funds flow from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through Los Angeles County to participating cities, including Monrovia. Wu said the proposed allocation is about $30,412 higher than the prior fiscal year — roughly a 12% increase — and that the city’s residential rehab program aims to fund approximately six to seven home‑repair grants in the upcoming year.
Wu said the program provides free home repairs and code corrections to qualifying low‑ and moderate‑income households. “This budget would provide a goal of 6 to 7 grants throughout the fiscal year,” Wu said, and staff noted that during fiscal year 2024–25 they received 43 applications in the eligibility intake phase and completed six projects.
Wu and councilmembers discussed outreach and eligibility. Councilmember Jimenez asked how the city advertises the opportunity; staff said outreach includes the city manager’s newsletter, social media and flyers, and that code enforcement officers flag properties that may qualify. Staff said materials and public notices are provided in Spanish as well.
Councilmember questions also covered consultant fees: staff said the city’s consultant may use up to 20% of the grant allocation for administration and program management; Wu said projects typically range from about $20,000–$25,000 each.
After the public hearing, a councilmember moved to adopt Resolution No. 2025‑05 to approve the CDBG Residential Rehabilitation Program as outlined. The motion was made and seconded and the council approved the recommendation.
City Manager Feek said he would add council feedback about potential program enhancements and marketing to the directives log for follow up during budget planning.
Staff noted that carryover funds from one fiscal year may increase the effective amount available for projects and that LA County Development Authority ultimately determines the annual allocation formula for non‑entitlement cities.
The council did not alter the proposed 100% allocation to residential rehab that staff recommended; staff said additional adjustments could be considered later in the city’s 2025–26 budget process.
