Redlands joins San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust to pursue pooled affordable‑housing funding
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Summary
To expand grant and financing opportunities for affordable housing, Redlands authorized participation in the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust JPA, with estimated annual city costs of approximately $31,000–$55,000 and future budgeting expected.
The City Council voted to join the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust joint powers authority (JPA), a regional cooperative effort intended to increase cities’ ability to pursue federal, state and private funding for affordable housing projects.
Staff explained the JPA and San Bernardino Council of Governments’ role in forming the trust and said staff expects the city’s annual contribution to range from about $31,000 to $55,000 depending on participation and cost‑sharing across member cities. David Rabinenath (staff) noted the joint authority allows the San Bernardino County Transit Authority (SBCTA) to serve as an administrative agency to apply for grants on participating cities’ behalf.
Councilmembers expressed support for adding the JPA tool to the city’s affordable‑housing toolbox and said staff will include the ongoing contribution in future biannual budgets if the council wishes to continue participation beyond initial years. A public speaker supported the idea as a cost‑effective way to expand affordable housing supply.
Council’s approval authorizes Redlands to participate in the JPA and directs staff to include the anticipated contributions in future budgets if the city continues to participate.
