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CC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Discussion and Direction on the Submission of a Grant Application under the California Department of Housing and Community Development Homekey+ Notice of Funding Availability; and (2) If Desired, Direction to the City Manager to Submit an Application under Homekey+; and (3) Other Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: February 24, 2025
Contact Person/Dept.: Tevis Barnes/Housing and Human Services
Phone Number: (310) 253-5780
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/19/2025)
Department Approval: Tevis Barnes, Housing and Human Services Director (02/03/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) discuss and provide direction on the submission of a grant application under the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Homekey+ Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA); and (2) if desired, direct the City Manager to submit an application under Homekey+; and (3) provide other direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Notice of Funding Availability - Homekey +
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), in collaboration with the California Department of Veteran Affairs (CalVet) issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) dated November 26, 2024, for the Homekey+ Program. Homekey + makes $2.145 billion dollars available statewide for the creation of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for households with behavioral health challenges. The amount of $599,296,672 is specifically earmarked for Los Angeles County.
Eligible applicants under the Homekey+ NOFA include cities, counties, and all other state, regional and local public entities. These entities may apply jointly with a nonprofit, or...
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