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A home is more than four walls, floors, and a roof. Home is a place to grow, raise a family and find peace of mind. Everyone, no matter their financial situation, deserves a clean, safe, and beautiful place to live.   

 

Affordable Housing

The Housing Division provides low-income to moderate-income residents with additional help when:

- buying a first home,

- making repairs to an existing home, or

- implementing green-building practices.

The Housing Division works closely with other agencies on affordable housing, to develop opportunities for eligible families through financial assistance loans.

 

Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2020- 2024 Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Action Plan to Include HOME-ARPA Funding Available for a 15-Day Public Comment May 31, 2022- June 14, 2022

The Stockton City Council will hold a public hearing on June 14, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council chambers. The purpose of the public hearing is to review and receive comments from the City Council and the public regarding the City's submission to HUD of its proposed uses of HOME American Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARPA) funds. The City of Stockton was allocated $6,380,677 of supplemental HOME-ARPA to assist individuals or households that are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations in need of housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter. In accordance with the HOME-ARPA guidelines, the City proposes that HOME-ARPA grant funds will support the following eligible activities:

  • Production or Preservation of Affordable Housing focused on homeless housing activities, not limited to acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction, and rental assistance, and
  • Funded activities are supported by the Homeless Needs Assessment as outlined in the 2020-2024 Consolidate Plan and attached as part of this exhibit.

Comments and questions can be directed to Ty Wilson-Robinson, Deputy Housing Director in the Economic Development Department, at 209-937-7585 or at ty.wilson-robinson@stocktonca.gov

 

Low-barrier Shelter Facilities NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability) Red Arrow

The City of Stockton anticipates receiving approximately $6.5 million dollars in capital infrastructure funding from San Joaquin County to support the construction and development of homeless shelter bed expansion.

Capital funds are available for the development of facilities that provide new low‐barrier shelter beds intended for interim, emergency housing, providing a rapid transition to a more permanent housing solution. Interim Shelter types include congregate shelters, clinically enhanced congregate shelters, non‐congregate shelters, and low barrier navigation centers.

 

  • Eligible non-profit organizations and affordable housing organizations may begin submitting applications on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at noon. See NOFA and Application Forms for more details and application.
  • The deadline for submitting completed applications is Monday, April 18, 2022, at Noon.

 

California Mortgage Relief Program

Mortgage assistance is being offered through the State of California Housing is Key Initiative. The California Mortgage Relief Program uses federal Homeowner Assistance Funds to help homeowners get caught up on housing payments. This program is free and funds do not have to be paid back.

Open to all eligible Californians who are experiencing pandemic-related hardships and have fallen behind on housing payments, faced a pandemic-related financial hardship after January 21, 2020, and at least one of the following:

  • Receiving public assistance;
  • Severely housing burdened; or
  • Have no alternative mortgage workout options through your mortgage servicer.

Must be at or below 100% of San Joaquin County’s Area Median (Household) Income, own a single-family home, condo, or permanently affixed manufactured home.

To learn more about eligibility, program requirements, and other qualifications, or to fill out an application, please visit the Housing is Key website or call 1-800-569-4287.

 

NOFAs (Notice of Funding Availablity) Fiscal Year 2022-23 Action Plan

The City of Stockton anticipates receiving approximately $3.4 million dollars in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, $290,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding, and $1.7 million in Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) funding. HOME funding is included in the Housing NOFA.  These funds are provided through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in FY 2022-2023.

  • Eligible non-profit organizations and affordable housing organizations may begin submitting applications on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Applications will only be accepted online through the Neighborly Software portal.
  • The deadline for submitting completed CDBG and ESG applications is Monday, January 24, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
  • The deadline for affordable housing applications is Monday, January 31, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.

 

CDBG & ESG

The City is seeking applications from entities that have experience and are qualified to administer CDBG and ESG federal block grant programs. CDBG funds can be used for a variety of activities. All activities must meet one of the national objectives:

  • benefit low- and moderate-income people;
  • prevent or eliminate slums and blight; or
  • meet an urgent need.

ESG funds are available to agencies providing emergency shelter, homeless prevention, or rapid re-housing services to the homeless or those at risk of homelessness.

Apply Online

 

Housing

Up to $10.4 million in funding will be available through the City of Stockton for the development of affordable housing targeting very low- and low-income households with incomes at or below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) as published by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and/or extremely low-income households or persons experiencing homelessness with incomes at or below 30% AMI.

To qualify for funding under the Housing NOFA, eligible projects must consist of 12 units or more. Projects may include:

  • acquisition,
  • rehabilitation,
  • scattered-site master leasing, or
  • new construction developments of affordable rental or homeownership housing.

Apply Online

 

Informational Meeting for Applicants

Organizations applying for funding may participate in an informational meeting:

 

Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PHLA) 

 

Project Homekey Award

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On September 28, 2020, the City of Stockton received nearly $4.3 million in Homekey awards funding.

 

Stockton Project Homekey highlights:

Funding is for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and ongoing operation of the former Relax Inn Motel that is being converted into a permanent supportive housing project for those experiencing homelessness. The City Council approved this item on August 11, 2020.

 

The City of Stockton, Central Valley Low Income Housing Corp (CVLIHC), and STAND partnered to submit a joint application on August 13, 2020, to the State Department of Housing and Community Development.

 

The location is Relax Inn (Town Center Studios),1604 N. Wilson Way. The project will include 39 units with a total of 41 beds, to house 42 people- delivering critical services to keep people housed, for example, healthcare, mental health care, and substance abuse support.

 

For more information about the award and Project Homekey, see the news release linked below:

 

Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (CAPER)

The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) describes the City's overall performance in meeting its goals and objectives for Federal Grant Entitlement Programs under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

 

2020-2025 Consolidated Plan / Action Plans

If you prefer to view the Consolidated Plan in person, please contact the City Clerk's office for an appointment.  Please call (209) 937-8458 or email City.Clerk@stocktonca.gov.

 

2015 - 2020 Consolidated Plan / Action Plans

 

Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (CAPER)

The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) describes the City's overall performance in meeting its goals and objectives for Federal Grant Entitlement Programs under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

 

The 15-day comment period for the CAPER draft was from December 2-16, 2020. See Public Notice links for more details.

 

Neighborhood Stabilization Program Quarterly Reports

 

Other Housing Information

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The Housing Division implements green building practices for rehabilitation and new construction projects. Elements of "Build It Green" and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards are used by the Division to support the City of Stockton's overall Green Building Initiatives.

 

 

External Links

Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin

Housing Choice Voucher Program

San Joaquin Fair Housing Association, Inc.

Section 8 Program 

This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 5/27/2022