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Norwalk staff outlines proposed FY 2026-27 CDBG and HOME activities and funding recommendations
Summary
Staff presented the draft FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for HUD-funded CDBG and HOME programs on March 17, proposing approximately $1,065,871 in CDBG funds and $1,265,781 in HOME funds across administration, capital improvements, emergency services and housing activities; staff invited public input before the formal 30-day review period.
City staff presented the proposed FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships programs, both funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Bethany Cardenas reviewed the program rules and staffs funding recommendations. The city anticipates approximately $1,065,871 in CDBG funds for 2026-27 (including $940,871 entitlement and $125,000 in carryover/program income) and total HOME program availability of about $1,265,781 (including estimated entitlement and carryover amounts). Staffs recommended allocations include $175,000 for CDBG program administration, $622,000 for capital improvements, $100,000 for economic development, and smaller allocations to social service providers (e.g., $20,000 recommendations to Community Legal Aid and Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse). The HOME breakdown included a large allocation for security deposit assistance and affordable housing rehabilitation.
Staff stressed HUD has not yet confirmed final entitlement amounts and that the proposed AAP will enter a 30-day public review period beginning March 30; the final public hearing is scheduled for May 5, 2026, with a May 15, 2026 deadline to submit the plan to HUD.
A single public speaker, Shelby Knox of Community Legal Aid, thanked the council and clarified the agencys services (noting they do not provide tax law services) and expressed appreciation for the proposed funding recommendation.
Staff recommended the council and public provide input before the formal review period began.
