Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Housing Funding topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
San Mateo County OKs FY26–27 Annual Action Plan and NOFA recommendations, including childcare and affordable housing projects
Summary
The Board approved the Department of Housing’s fiscal 2026–27 annual action plan and recommended NOFA funding. HUD allocations total about $3.77 million; staff recommended funding two capital projects (Mercy Middlefield Junction childcare center; Ridge & Masonic affordable housing) and a mix of public‑service and minor‑repair grants within timeliness constraints.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on April 21 approved the Department of Housing’s FY 2026–27 Annual Action Plan and staff recommendations for the county’s NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability).
Director Ray Hodges reported the county’s HUD allocation across HOME, CDBG and ESG for fiscal 2026–27 totaled $3,770,000 and that the annual NOFA pool available for competitive requests, including program income, was about $6 million this year. Karen Coppock, who oversees the funding team, said CDBG and ESG allocations were down slightly this cycle while HOME funding increased as Redwood City folded its entitlement into the county allocation.
Staff recommended funding two capital projects: Mercy Middlefield Junction childcare center (staff noted there is a remaining funding gap and asked the Board to preapprove use of recaptured funds if they become available) and Ridge & Masonic, a 6–8 story affordable housing project adjacent to transit and retail. Coppock said the NOFA received about $4 million in requests and recommended about $2.6 million for funding this year, explaining that several proposals were disqualified because work began before required environmental review.
The plan also includes public‑service grants (including fair‑housing and microenterprise supports) and recommendations to fund several shelters and interim housing sites with ESG funds, noting ESG availability was constrained (requests roughly $530,000 vs. $356,000 available). Staff emphasized timeliness constraints on CDBG spending as a reason to moderate larger awards to public‑service providers.
Supervisor questions focused on rental assistance options, geographic spread of childcare funding and how staff prioritized shelters and legal aid for eviction prevention. Staff said CDBG can cover up to three months of rental assistance in negotiated packages and that HOME funds could be modified to provide rental help but were not currently designed for that use. The Board voted to open and close the required public hearing and then approved the action plan and NOFA recommendations by roll call vote.
Votes and outcome: Motion to approve the FY26–27 Annual Action Plan and related NOFA funding recommendations passed unanimously.
