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MOHCD reports Dahlia rollout, COP statistics and plans to implement AB 1584 expansion to descendants
Summary
City housing staff reported on Dahlia portal use, COP activity from FY20–21 and near‑term steps to implement AB 1584 so descendants of displaced households can claim a Certificate of Preference. Staff outlined outreach, staffing and documentation requirements and answered commissioners’ questions about access and wait lists.
The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) briefed the commission on Jan. 18 on the Certificate of Preference (COP) annual marketing and outreach report for fiscal year 2020–21, the Dahlia application portal, and steps to implement AB 1584 to extend COP eligibility to direct descendants of original displaced households.
Pam Sims, senior development specialist for MOHCD, summarized the COP program and usage figures, saying the program provides a priority for qualified low‑ and moderate‑income households displaced by redevelopment agency activity. Sims said there were 899 active COP holders in the outreach pool and 311 individuals who have used their certificate once. MOHCD…
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