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City staff recommends reallocating $3.1M in HOME-ARP aid to build 120-unit affordable complex
Summary
City staff proposed moving roughly $3.1 million in HUD HOME-ARP funds to a 120-unit affordable rental development at 400 Centanella Avenue, directing about 90% to construction and 10% to administration, with long-term affordability and project-based vouchers from the Inglewood Housing Authority cited as key financing elements.
City staff on Tuesday urged the Inglewood City Council to approve a substantial amendment to the fiscal 2025-26 annual action plan that would reallocate about $3.1 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HOME-ARP funds to support affordable rental housing.
Roberto Chavez, the city's head programs manager, told the council that staff recommends a streamlined approach that would dedicate about 90% of the funds to the construction of housing and the remaining 10% to administration and planning "which remains within HUD limits." Chavez said the allocation would support development of a proposed 120-unit rental project at 400 Centanella Avenue, including 118 deed-restricted affordable units and supportive services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Chavez said the project includes long-term affordability provisions "of up to 55 years" and that it has already secured significant financing commitments, including project-based vouchers from the Inglewood Housing Authority. He described the proposal as part of a public review and comment period and recommended the council proceed with the public hearing and return later to adopt final amendments for submission to HUD.
The presentation was procedural and staff-focused; after the report the council opened the floor for public comment and did not adopt final amendments that night. The staff report indicated that feedback gathered during the public comment period would be incorporated before a final council vote and submission to HUD.
Next steps: staff will incorporate community feedback and return to the council with a finalized amendment and any required documents for HUD review and approval.
