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Santa Rosa moves to submit $2M HUD Action Plan focused on affordable housing and services
Summary
Council authorized submission of the FY 2026–27 HUD Action Plan (CDBG ~$1.3M; HOME ~$680k) after staff said 85% of CDBG funding is slated for affordable housing and roughly $200,000 for public services; council will review public‑service grant recommendations on June 2.
The City Council on April 21 authorized staff to submit Santa Rosa’s FY 2026–27 annual action plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, an application that allows the city to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships funds for housing and community development programs.
Key allocations: staff proposed CDBG funding of approximately $1.3 million and HOME funding of roughly $680,000 (combined program income and grants total about $2 million). The funding strategy staff described dedicates about 85% of annual CDBG funds to affordable housing and administration and about 15% to public services; HOME funds were proposed at 75% for tenant‑based rental assistance, 15% for community housing development organizations (CHODOs) and 10% for administration.
Public services and outreach: staff held a virtual NOFA process and received four public‑service applications (two from Catholic Charities for Caritas Family Center and a drop‑in center, one from Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California for fair‑housing work, and one from The Living Room for services to women and children). Staff will return June 2 with funding recommendations to Council.
Public comment: advocates asked the council to ensure the plan serves very‑low or no‑income residents. Staff said the CDBG/HOME programs typically target households at or below 60% of area median income and that program details will be reflected in the June funding recommendations.
Vote: Council authorized submission of the action plan and delegated authority to the city manager to sign HUD forms (motion passed 4–0). The action plan will be submitted to HUD by the May 15 deadline.
