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Escondido council hears CDBG and HOME overview; public urges using HOME funds for rental assistance
Summary
City staff reviewed the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME program timeline and requirements and told council a public hearing on the proposed amendment is set for Jan. 28; public commenters urged using roughly $350,000 in HOME funds for rental assistance rather than returning the money to HUD.
Escondido City Council received an overview of the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs and a timeline for an amendment to the 2025–26 annual action plan.
Norma O'Kane, a management analyst, told the council the presentation covered eligible activities, compliance requirements, accomplishments from 2020–2025 and next steps for the amendment process. "Tonight we'll be providing a presentation on our CDBG and home programs," O'Kane said. Staff flagged a public hearing on Jan. 28, a 30‑day public…
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