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Irvine council adopts 2026–27 HUD action plan allocating about $3.7 million to CDBG, HOME and ESG programs
Summary
After a presentation from staff and unanimous recommendation from the Community and Library Services Commission, council approved the city’s consolidated 2026–27 action plan for CDBG, HOME and ESG funds, earmarking the entitlement grants to public services, capital improvements, homelessness prevention and an earmark for future affordable housing capital projects.
The Irvine City Council voted 7–0 May 12 to approve the city’s 2026–27 action plan for federal entitlement grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).
City staff and the Community and Library Services Commission outlined the commission’s review process — which included three public meetings and oral presentations from applicants — and recommended funding for 11 public‑service organizations and a city capital ADA improvement project. Staff said the total entitlement funds available for the year are approximately $3.7 million and clarified these funds are federal entitlements and do not come from the city’s general fund.
The commission recommended fully funding one capital ADA project, ESG allocations for homelessness prevention/rapid rehousing and a $17,500 allocation for the regional HMIS database. Staff proposed earmarking HOME capital funds for a future affordable housing project after no eligible NOFA applicants were received during the current NOFA cycle, and said the city would issue a targeted NOFA to maximize creation and preservation of affordable units.
Commission Chair Kevin Trucell and other speakers emphasized the commission’s unanimous support for the recommendations. Council members praised the work of staff and commissioners and described the allocations as essential to meeting unmet needs for low‑ and moderate‑income residents. Council adopted the action plan by resolution 7–0.
