Grants & Sponsorships

The City of Palm Desert offers a variety of grant and sponsorship opportunities to support community organizations, events, and local initiatives. Through programs such as Outside Agency Funding, Event Sponsorships, and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), the City invests in efforts that enhance the quality of life, encourage cultural and recreational opportunities, and provide vital services to residents. Explore the options below to learn more about eligibility, application timelines, and program details.

Please note, if you apply for multiple funding options for the same program or event, you can only receive funding from one of the three sources.

Option #1 - Outside Agency Funding

The City of Palm Desert's Outside Agency Funding program provides grants to local non-profits, schools, and community groups that support residents, with applications typically opening early in the year (e.g., January) and closing around April for the following fiscal year, funded through a City committee review. These funds target unmet needs in health, human services, and community programs, prioritizing organizations directly benefiting Palm Desert residents, with specific guidelines for eligible expenses like field trips or arts programs, and excluding general event sponsorships.

Contact

Phone: (760) 776-6320
Email: outsideagency@palmdesert.gov

Outside Agency Application - Open 1/5/26 to 4/30/26

Outside Agency Funding Program applications are now open and will close on April 30, 2026. The City will not accept late applications. Funding requests after closing date will be deemed ineligible and will be encouraged to apply in the next cycle.

Program Overview

The Outside Agency Funding Program committee is designed to support charities that further Palm Desert Programs and Services. The Committee oversees a grant process for non-profits, schools, and community-based organizations.

Program Goal

The goal is to identify and provide for unmet needs and services that serve the City of Palm Desert and its residents.

Committee

The Committee is comprised of a five-member Board:

Two City Council Members
One representative from the City Manager’s Office
One representative from the City Treasurer’s Office
One staff member from the City of Palm Desert to represent volunteer organizations

Timeline

January 5, 2026: Applications are made available online for the fiscal year 2026-27.

April 30, 2026: Deadline to submit applications. Funding request will not be accepted outside of application window.

May 2026: Applications are reviewed by City’s Outside Agency Funding Program Committee at a public meeting.

June 25, 2026: City council reviews the recommendations presented by the Outside Agency Funding Program committee and approves selected applicants for funding in the upcoming fiscal year.

July 6, 2026: All applicants are contacted and advised of recommendations. Funds are issued on a reimbursement basis with detailed receipts upon completion of agreed-upon programs and/or services.

Apply Today:

Please click here to apply for Outside Agency Funding. Need assistance? Please email: outsideagency@palmdesert.gov.

Please refer to the City’s Outside Agency Funding Guidelines for additional requirements for funding approval.

Outside Agency Program Guidelines

The Outside Agency Program Guidelines were revised by the City of Palm Desert's Finance Department as of January 25, 2024.

Focus

The Outside Agency Funding Program was designed to support organizations that further Palm Desert programs and services and assist residents in need of support.

Primary consideration is given to recognized nonprofit organizations that directly benefit Palm Desert residents.
Secondary consideration is given to recognized nonprofit organizations that indirectly affect the quality of life for the residents of Palm Desert.
Preference is given to those applicants meeting the health and human service needs of underserved populations.

Objectives

Protection and improvement of the living environment for the residents of Palm Desert.
Assistance to low and moderate-income households and special population groups such as the elderly in meeting basic needs.
Enabling residents to increase or improve his/her capacity to successfully handle issues over the long-term without continuing public assistance.

Priorities

Priority is given in the following order to programs, projects or services that:

Address basic living conditions of the residents of Palm Desert, which include food and shelter.
Improve an individual’s or household’s health, basic living conditions and capacity to be self-sufficient, which include health care and related transportation, seniors, children, and youth services.
Improve the livability of the community. While these requests may provide programs or services that are not of necessity, they do offer exposure to arts and culture, advocacy, historic places or events, animals, educational programs, or services related to employment or job training, and other programs or services deemed necessary to support community groups and organizations.

Funding for certain events or activities that do not fall under the Special Programs umbrella may be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be open to the public (e.g. public park, inclusive event.)

Application Guidelines for Recognized Non-Profit Organizations

Failure to comply with these Guidelines, including misuse of funds, may result in the termination of funding and disqualification from future grant cycles.
This is a competitive grant process; all applications will be evaluated based on the merit of the program or project. Applications must be complete in order to be accepted. Applications must:
- Describe the organization’s purpose, years of operation, and leadership team;
- Include the estimated number of people that will be impacted by the use of the grant funds;
- Explain how the proposed use of grant funds aligns with community needs and the community benefit that will be achieved by the use of the grant funds;
- Describe project feasibility and the organization’s financial stability;
- Indicate whether the Applicant has received any other sources of funding for the proposed project.
The Applicant will agree to submit program outcomes and financial reports to the City regarding use of the funds upon request.
Requests for funds that will be re-granted by the organization in any way will not be considered.
Due to the competitive nature of the grant process, receiving time at the Finance Department will be the governing time for acceptance of applications. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to see that any material sent through the mail, in person, or by any other delivery method, will have sufficient time to be received by this specified date and time. Postmarks will not be accepted in lieu of actual delivery.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they apply for and receive funding from other sources, governmental or otherwise, and are not relying solely on City support. If the service offered is unique to Palm Desert, special consideration may be provided.
Funding requests are for the period of July 1 through June 30 of the program year. The activity or service for which funds are requested must occur in this timeframe. No award will be considered for any part of the program or service that falls outside of these dates, unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager as provided below.
The Applicant requesting funds must be in existence for a minimum of five (5) years prior to the application deadline in order to be considered for funding by the Outside Agency Funding Committee.
The Applicant must be of verifiable non-profit status and presently providing charitable, public benefit, public welfare or educational services to persons residing in the City of Palm Desert (the “City”).
Organizations shall agree not to use grant funds for political lobbying or discriminatory activities. The funds must be used for activities which are open to the general public and not restricted based on a person’s race, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, sexual orientation, or economic status.
Funds must be used towards the activity described in the application. The grant funds cannot be directly provided to specific individuals, nor may the grant funds be constructively provided to specific individuals (e.g. Using grant funds to pay for certain individuals to go to an event is not permitted. By contrast, using grant funds to reduce the overall costs of an event is permitted.).
Religious organizations are eligible to apply for grant funds, but the use of the grant funds cannot be devoted to a religious purpose. Instead, the grant funds must be used toward a secular purpose (e.g. cultural heritage; promote community knowledge and understanding).
The Applicant must have an existing program in place and a staff that is ready and willing to provide services to the City for the benefit of its residents. Funds will not be contributed to any agency or group for “startup” costs.
The City must have the desire to have the services as detailed in the Applicant’s application performed for the City and its residents by the agency or group. Priority is given to agencies providing a direct benefit to Palm Desert residents.
Organizations receiving a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) or other City funding in the same period are typically not considered for Outside Agency funding.
Funds awarded to successful Applicants are for the purposes of providing a program or service to the City of Palm Desert, or its sphere of influence, to the extent possible. Said funds are not designated for capital purchases, equipment, or insurances of any kind, and cannot be used for salaries of employees on the payroll of the Applicant without prior approval of the City Council.
The Applicant agrees to use the funds granted by the City to provide only the services represented in its application for funding and listed on the Agreement between the Applicant and the City.
An Applicant is ineligible to receive funding for events or programs which it does not conduct itself or conduct in collaboration with another organization.
Where the Applicant received funding for the current fiscal year, all documents must be submitted and agreement terms complete prior to funding disbursement for the following fiscal year.
Organizations requesting funding after the deadline for the annual review has passed may submit an application to the City Manager for special consideration. Award of funds in this circumstance is rare, and is contingent upon (1) available funds remaining in the Outside Agency
Budget following disbursement to organizations compliant with the Committee’s annual deadlines, (2) a finding made by the City Manager that special circumstances prevented the Applicant from applying for grant funds by the required deadline and the event could not occur the following year.
Recreational fundraising events (i.e. golf tournaments, luncheon/dinner sponsorships and tickets, gala attendance and support) do not qualify for Outside Agency funding.
Emergency requests for contributions should be reviewed by the City Manager on a case- by-case basis to determine funding availability.
The City Manager may, after a request from an approved Outside Agency, consider a reallocation of the approved contribution provided such reallocation is consistent with the guidelines and the previously approved use.

Additional Guidelines for School Organizations (PTOs)

The City of Palm Desert may elect to award funding to a Parent Teacher Organization, Association, Parent Club, Foundation or other formal group (“PTO”) of a Palm Desert public school in an effort to enhance educational programs and improve the scholastic abilities of the student body as a whole, and to support the various booster clubs at the school. The City aims to support efforts furthering student accomplishments in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as well as college preparation programs, and requires that the PTO be in good standing with the City relative to any and all previous grant applications and agreements.

The City does not award funding for instruction, tuition or supervision of routine educational activities as these costs are not the responsibility of a municipality. Additionally, the City will direct any individual requests received from school clubs (boosters, dance, cheer, robotics, etc.) during the funded year back to the PTO for their consideration and recommend they submit a request to their PTO for inclusion in the upcoming application year. The City encourages the PTO to fundraise and support specialty programs for overall student enhancement as they see fit. The City has focused its interest in providing a charitable contribution to specific areas the City regards as beneficial to a majority of students.

Examples of Acceptable Expenditures

Math and science-oriented computer software programs (e.g. TurnItIn, StateStandards)
Odyssey of the Mind, SAT preparation and AP testing fee reimbursement
Tutoring and scholastic reading programs and materials (does not include tutor compensation)
Bully-, drug-, and gang-prevention programs and assemblies
Curriculum-based assemblies (authors, demonstrations)
Educational, curriculum-based field trip admission and transportation for students only
- Examples of educational field trips: Living Desert, Riley’s Farm, Museum of Tolerance, Coachella Valley Water District. Show how the trip relates to the curriculum and follow up with student reports on what was learned.
- Examples of non-educational field trips: Disneyland, SeaWorld, Knott’s Berry Farm
- Transportation costs for approved travel should be reasonable such as school bus or coach. Limousines or other modes of transportation not regularly provided for school use are not reimbursable.

Any other expenditure requests not specifically listed must be submitted and discussed during the application process to determine if they would qualify for reimbursement. Any adjustments are at the discretion of the City Manager.

Examples of Discouraged Expenditures

Awards assemblies and supplies (i.e. student of the month and improvement awards)
Tuition, salary, or supervision expenses
Supplemental classroom materials or library supplies
Capital equipment or hardware such as computers, laptops, televisions or projector screens
Culinary, photography, or other specialty programs
Reward or social parties (i.e. pizza party, ice-cream social)
Food, drinks, snacks of any kind for any meetings or activities
School dance, promotion, graduation expenses
Hotel accommodations for any activities or events
Fundraising, alumni or celebratory activities (bounce house rentals, carnival booths, festival events

Option #2 - Community Event Sponsorship

Contact

Phone: (760) 776-6454
Email: events@palmdesert.gov

Community Event Sponsorship Information

The City of Palm Desert grants cash and in-kind sponsorships to qualified applicants to help support events that benefit our community.

The granting of City funds or in-kind support is evaluated based on the proposed event’s impact on the community. Attention is paid to sponsorships that promote Palm Desert’s attractiveness as a place to visit or live, celebrate the heritage of the City and its surroundings, and enrich the character and quality of life of its residents and visitors.

The City is committed to being a good steward of taxpayer money and will evaluate each request based upon satisfaction of eligibility criteria and compliance with our stated application requirements.

Applicants for community events sponsorships who meet the City's requirements and conditions are not guaranteed approval. Due to budgetary considerations, not all sponsorship requests can be funded. The number of community events that the City sponsors and total allocated budget for these events will vary annually.

Please review the Community Event Sponsorship Policy for more details. Once you have reviewed the requirements, please complete the Community Event Sponsorship Application here. All applications must be submitted online by April 30, 2026 in order to be reviewed.

For more information, please email sponsorships@palmdesert.gov and to learn more about special events in Palm Desert, please visit this page on our website.

Community Event Sponsorship Policy

The Community Event Sponsorship Policy was issued January 25, 2024 by action taken by the Palm Desert City Council. It is identified as Policy Number GMGR-002 and Resolution No. 2024 - 001.

Purpose

The City of Palm Desert's Community Event Sponsorship Policy ("Policy") establishes guidelines for disbursement of funds approved by City Council, as well as in-kind services, to sponsor community events produced by qualified organizations. This Policy aims to foster a vibrant community by supporting events that encourage civic engagement, celebrate cultural diversity, stimulate tourism, drive economic vitality, and uphold public health and sustainability. By concentrating resources on diverse events that resonate with the City's character, this Policy supports Palm Desert's identity as a vibrant locale for residents and a premier destination for visitors.

Scope

This policy applies to all City sponsorship support of external community events where the City provides funds to an outside organization. This policy does not apply to table sponsorship requests, nor does it apply to the third-party sponsorships of City produced events.
The granting of City funds or in-kind support is evaluated based on the proposed community event's impact on the community. Special attention is paid to sponsorships that promote Palm Desert's attractiveness as a place to visit and/or live, celebrate the heritage of the City and its environs, and enrich the character and quality of life of its residents and visitors.
The City is under no obligation to approve a requested sponsorship. The City Council and City Manager reserve the right to deviate from the policy and criteria contained herein when they believe it is the City's best interest to do so.

Definitions

"Applicant" means an organization or individual applying for a community event sponsorship under this Policy.
"Community Event" means an occurrence of a local celebration, fundraiser, athletic, cultural, or educational activity designed to attract a public audience which benefits the residents and visitors of Palm Desert. (i.e., festival, walk, run, fashion show, concert, parade, breakfast, luncheon, dinner, etc.)
"Community Sponsorship Subcommittee" is comprised of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern, City Manager, Director of Finance, and the City Manager's designee(s) overseeing community event sponsorships.
"Outside Agency" means a nonprofit organization that may be eligible to receive City funding and support to offer programs and services benefiting the City's residents and visitors under guidelines and accountability measures implemented by the City's Outside Agency/Charitable Contributions Committee.
"Recipient" means an organization or individual that is awarded a community event sponsorship under this Policy.
"Sponsorship" means any financial or in-kind support from the City (i.e., City staff time, public safety services, use of City facilities or property, permit fees, etc.) to the organizing agency that helps offset the costs of the event operations.
"Sponsorship Agreement" means a binding agreement between the City and an organization or individual to pay a fee, provide services, share products or any combination thereof, including advertising and promotional opportunities between the City and an organization or individual.
"Table Sponsorship" means a City sponsorship to cover the cost of a table at a non-City event allowing a group of individuals, often representing the City or involved in City-related initiatives, to attend the event without incurring individual expenses.

General Requirements, Eligibility Criteria, and Conditions

Failure to comply with this Policy, including misuse of funds, may result in the forfeiture of funds and disqualification from future requests.
All applicants must submit a community event sponsorship application. Applications must be complete in order to be accepted. Applications must;
- Describe the organization's purpose, years of operation, leadership team, and financial stability;
- Include the estimated number of people that will attend the community event;
- Describe the community event and explain how it benefits Palm Desert residents and visitors;
- Indicate whether Applicant has received any or will apply for other sponsorships or sources of funding for the community event, and if so, which ones; and
- Provide additional information as requested by staff to evaluate compliance with this Policy.
Due to limited resources, not all community event sponsorship requests are funded. The number of community events that the City sponsors varies annually. The City will evaluate each request based upon available funds, satisfaction of the eligibility criteria, and compliance with the application requirements set forth below.
Applicants for community event sponsorships must meet all the following requirements, eligibility criteria, and conditions:
- Applicants must independently conduct the community event or collaborate with another organization to be eligible to receive a sponsorship.
- The community event must take place within Palm Desert city limits, with limited exceptions. Reason(s) for not holding the proposed event within Palm Desert city limits must be stated on the application. Exemption from this requirement will be provided on a case-by-case basis and will favor activity promoting the City of Palm Desert as a desirable place to live, visit, and do business.
- Applicants agree to submit a Special Events Application/Agreement a minimum of 120 days prior to the event, or a Temporary Use Permit (TUP), if applicable.
- Applicants agree to use sponsorship funds exclusively for the community event represented in the application.
- Recipients shall provide the City recognition as a sponsor in exchange for the sponsorship in a method consistent with other sponsors at the community event. In no event shall the recognition for the City's sponsorship be less than that provided to other sponsors who have contributed the same total financial or in-kind support.
- Applicants are required to enter a sponsorship agreement with the City and provide a certificate of liability insurance or proof of self-insurance, if applicable.
- Community event sponsorship applications are limited to one per year, per taxpayer identification number.
- Sponsorships will be approved on a competitive basis and are not guaranteed. Applicants should be aware that they may not receive the full amount of the sponsorship requested.
- Sponsorship approvals are made on an annual basis and shall be considered as a one-time approval. Approval for sponsorship in one year does not imply or guarantee that the City will approve sponsorship for the same event or organization in subsequent years.
- An official post-community event evaluation form must be submitted to City staff within ninety (90) days following the conclusion of a sponsored community event.

Ineligible Organizations and Activities or Projects

Examples of ineligible organizations or activities include, but are not limited to:
- Any non-community event request, such as on-going programming or structured activities. (i.e., classes, performances, procedures, etc.)
- Private events or events that are not open to the general public.
- Discriminatory activities such as those restricted based on a person's race, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, sexual orientation, or economic status.
- A political, politically affiliated, or political action organization or event or activity that promotes any political viewpoint, provides for a political purpose or causes participants to engage in or otherwise affiliate or express an endorsement of partisan political functions or activities.
- An event or activity that promotes a religious purpose (as opposed to a secular purpose, such as promoting cultural heritage or community understanding).
- A private individual for his/her own use.
No sponsorship shall be granted for community events or to organizations where a conflict of interest exists. Specifically, City officials, employees, or their immediate family members shall not receive sponsorship funding for events they are directly involved with or that may result in personal financial gain. In the event of a potential conflict of interest, officials and employees are required to disclose such conflicts and recuse themselves from any related sponsorship decisions. This provision serves to ensure that sponsorship decisions are made for the sole benefit of the community and are free from personal or private interest influences.

Assessment Criteria

An applicant's first sponsorship request may total no more than 50% of the community event budget (if sponsorship includes in-kind, value of the in-kind items may not equal more than 50% of the event budget).
An applicant's second or subsequent sponsorship request may total no more than 35% of the community event budget (if sponsorship includes in-kind, value of the in-kind items may not equal more than 35% of the event budget).
Sponsorship requests for a 5K walk/run shall be eligible for a maximum sponsorship of $2,500.
Special consideration will be given to registered local nonprofit corporations or local 501(c) organizations with tax-exempt status.

Please note that requesting the allowed percentage does not ensure that the applicant will receive that percentage, or any, amount. No request is considered approved until it is approved by the City Council or City Manager. The City Council reserves the right to deviate from the criteria contained herein when it believes it is the City's best interest to do so.

Funding Timeline

The community event sponsorship application period will typically open in January. Once the application period opens, applicants will be required to submit applications by the posted deadline for events that will occur in the upcoming program year. A program year runs from July 1 through June 30. The community event for which a sponsorship is requested must occur in this timeframe. No sponsorship will be considered for any community event that falls outside of these dates.

Organizations requesting funding after the application period closes may submit an application to the City Manager for special consideration. Sponsorships awarded in this circumstance are rare and are contingent upon (1) available funds remaining in the budget following disbursement to organizations compliant with this Policy's annual deadline; and (2) a finding made by the City Manager that special circumstances prevented the Applicant from applying for a sponsorship by the required deadline and the community event could not occur the following year.

Administration and Enforcement of Policy

The City Council designates the City Manager to administer the Sponsorship Policy. This delegation is with the power of re-designation to appropriate staff.
The City Manager or her/his designee shall review all Sponsorship applications and determine compliance with this policy.
On an as needed basis, the City Manager or her/his designee may refer any community event sponsorship application directly to the City Council for approval or rejection with a majority vote.
Recipients must comply with all other applicable City, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Option #3 - Community Development Block Grants

Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides funding for activities that provide decent housing, create suitable living environments, and expand economic opportunities for low and moderate-income people. As a federally designated entitlement community, the City of Palm Desert receives CDBG funds annually to assist low and moderate-income people within our community.

Items to be Considered by City Council

No items are currently being considered by the Palm Desert City Council.

Contact

Phone: (760) 776-6477
Email: pdcdbg@palmdesert.gov

About Community Development Block Grants

Provide Decent Housing: Assist homeless and potentially (at-risk) homeless people, retain affordable housing stock, and increase the availability of permanent housing;

Create Suitable Living Environment: Improve the safety and livability of neighborhoods, increase access to community facilities and services, and revitalize neighborhoods; and

Expand Economic Opportunities: Create and retain jobs, assist small businesses, and expand workforce development opportunities.

As a federally designated entitlement community, the City of Palm Desert receives CDBG funds annually to assist low and moderate-income people within our community.

Community Development Block Grant Public Notices

The following will be discussed at the April 9, 2026 City Council meeting.

10-Day Public Hearing Notice

CITY OF PALM DESERT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

FOR THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO PROGRAM YEARS 2023 & 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLANS

This notice provides a notice of public hearing and opportunities for public comment. The Annual Action Plan identifies the City’s housing and community development needs and provides a one-year action plan to demonstrate how the City will invest its CDBG grants in order to address those needs. The funded activities are intended to meet the City of Palm Desert’s affordable housing and community development objectives described in the Consolidated Plans. The City plans to allocate additional resources to the City of Palm Desert Housing Authority, which constitutes a Substantial Amendment to the PY2023 & PY2024 CDBG Annual Action Plans.

The proposed Substantial Amendment seeks to revise the PY2023 & PY2024 CDBG Annual Action Plans to increase funding for the City of Palm Desert Housing Authority. The total combined reallocation is $130,000, as follows:

PY2023 CDBG funds of $125,000 for Housing Authority Playground Upgrades ($38,685), Elevator Upgrades ($58,000), and Pool Upgrades ($28,315); and
PY2024 CDBG funds of $5,000 for Housing Authority Playground Upgrades.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the public is invited to attend the public hearing which will be held on April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm at the City Hall in Council Chambers, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA.

Copies of the Draft Substantial Amendment to the PY2023 & PY2024 CDBG Annual Action Plans will be available on the City’s website at: https://www.palmdesert.gov/community/grants.

Residents may submit written comments regarding the Substantial Amendment to the PY2023 & PY2024 CDBG Annual Action Plans between March 27, 2026 through April 8, 2026, to the Palm Desert City Clerk’s Office (Attention: City Clerk) via fax at (760) 340-0574 or by email at cityclerk@palmdesert.gov. Members of the public who wish to comment at the public hearing may also participate by: 1) submitting comments via email to cityclerk@palmdesert.gov by 10:00 AM the day of the meeting; or 2) attending the meeting in person and providing public comment, not to exceed three minutes. For questions, please contact Ivan Tenorio, Homeless and Support Services Manager, at itenorio@palmdesert.gov.

The City of Palm Desert will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to those individuals with impairments who wish to attend its public meetings upon receiving at least one week’s notice. Any such individual requiring such aids or services should contact the City by writing to City of Palm Desert ADA Coordinator, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 or calling (760) 776-6450 to access the TDD (TDD for hearing/speech impairments) for individuals with hearing or speech impairment or ada@palmdesert.gov.

Si necesita ayuda con esta notificación puede comunicarse al correo electrónico de Ivan Tenorio.

Anthony J. Mejia, MMC, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert

30-Day Public Hearing Notice

CITY OF PALM DESERT

NOTICE TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AND REVIEW

FOR THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO PROGRAM YEARS 2023 & 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLANS

PY2023 CDBG funds of $125,000 for Housing Authority Playground Upgrades ($38,685), Elevator Upgrades ($58,000), and Pool Upgrades ($28,315); and
PY2024 CDBG funds of $5,000 for Housing Authority Playground Upgrades.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the public is invited to review and comment on the Draft Substantial Amendment to the PY2023 & PY2024 CDBG Annual Action Plans beginning March 10 – April 8, 2026 prior to the public hearing which will be held on April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm at the City Hall in Council Chambers, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA.

Copies of the Draft Substantial Amendment to the PY2023 & PY2024 CDBG Annual Action Plans will be available on the City’s website at: https://www.palmdesert.gov/community/grants.

Residents may submit written comments regarding the Substantial Amendment to the PY2023 & PY2024 CDBG Annual Action Plans on or before April 8, 2026, to the Palm Desert City Clerk’s Office (Attention: City Clerk) via fax at (760) 340-0574 or by email at cityclerk@palmdesert.gov. Members of the public who wish to comment at the public hearing may also participate by: 1) submitting comments via email to cityclerk@palmdesert.gov by 10:00 AM the day of the meeting; or 2) attending the meeting in person and providing public comment, not to exceed three minutes. For questions, please contact Ivan Tenorio, Homeless and Support Services Manager, at itenorio@palmdesert.gov.

Si necesita ayuda con esta notificación puede comunicarse al correo electrónico de Ivan Tenorio.

Anthony J. Mejia, MMC, City Clerk, City of Palm Desert

Program Year 2024 AAP SA3

3rd Substantial Amendment: A 3rd Substantial Amendment has been requested in April 2026 to reallocate $5,000 from Desert Recreation District’s cancelled project to the new City of Palm Desert Housing authority Play Ground Upgrades Project.

2nd Substantial Amendment: A 2nd Substantial Amendment has been requested in December, 2025 to reallocate remaining funds in the amount of $14,987.64 from PY24 in Admin savings to the Palm Desert Housing Authority who has also asked to reallocate all allocated Public Facilities Improvements Project funds to an urgent drainage issue in one of the parking areas from their original parking lot project. The total allocation to the PDHA would now be $ 232,744.11, including funds from all program years as follows:

2019: $5,596.38
2020: $8,784.90
2021: $59,723.44
2022: $32,467.73
2023: $1,184.02
2024: $124,987.64

1st Substantial Amendment: A Substantial Amendment has been requested in April, 2025 to fully allocate all unspent CDBG funds by repositioning funds with eligible projects. This includes the change in funding for the previously approved PY2024 Desert Arc Project to being fully funded with PY20 CDBG-CV funds in the amount of $180,000 as part of PY20 SA4. PY24 SA1 also includes the funding of the Palm Desert Housing Authority Public Facilities Improvements Project- Parking Lot Upgrades in the amount of $110,000 in PY24 funds for a total of $217,756.47 through the utilization of prior year funds as follows:

2019: $5,596.38
2020: $8,784.90
2021: $59,723.44
2022: $32,467.73
2023: $1,184.02
2024: $110,000.00

Executive Summary

AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction

As a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this document represents the Program Year 2024 Annual Action Plan. The City of Palm Desert (City) has been allocated funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) .

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan

This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.

The Annual Action Plan is intended to fund high-priority community needs identified during the annual Citizen Participation Plan process while concurrently aligning with the goals of the previously approved Program Year 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan.

3. Evaluation of past performance

This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects.

A performance evaluation is annually assessed through HUD’s review of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This document states the objectives and outcomes identified in each Annual Action Plan and includes an evaluation of past performance through measurable goals and objectives relative to actual performance. Prior documents can be found at the Palm Desert City Hall.

4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process

Summary from citizen participation section of plan.

The City held a public comment period from May 31, 2024 - July 1, 2024. On June 27, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity to review and comment on programming of CDBG funds.

As part of SA3, the City utilized it’s Citizen Participation Plan and held a 30-day Public Comment Period and notified the Public 15 days prior to the Public Hearing for consideration of approval of the SA3.

As part of SA2, the City utilized it’s Citizen Participation Plan and held a 30-day Public Comment Period and notified the Public 15 days prior to the Public Hearing for consideration of approval of the SA2.

As part of SA1, the City utilized it’s Citizen Participation Plan and held a 30-day Public Comment Period and notified the Public 10 days prior to the Public Hearing for consideration of approval of the SA1.

5. Summary of public comments

This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan.

No public comments received.

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them

No public comments received.

7. Summary

PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)

1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan

Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Name: Department/Agency

PALM DESERT:

CDBG Administrator: HOPWA Administrator
CDBG Administrator: HOME Administrator
CDBG Administrator: HOPWA-C Administrator

Responsible Agencies

Narrative

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information

Joe Barron Senior

Contracts and Grants Analyst City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 jbarron@palmdesert.gov | 760.776.6491 | www.palmdesert.gov

SA2

Lorena Ritchey
Management Analyst, City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
lritchey@palmdesert.gov | 760.776.6477 | www.palmdesert.gov

AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)

1. Introduction

The City followed its HUD-approved Citizen Participation Plan to consult with the public, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders to prepare the Annual Action Plan as required by 24 CRF 91.100.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l))

The City conducted outreach and issued public notices regarding the application process for PY24 subrecipient awards.

The City's Outside Agency Funding Committee recommended CDBG budget recommendations, which are incorporated into the Annual Action Plan. The City held a 30-day public comment period from May 31 - June 27, 2024.

On June 27, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity review and comment regarding CDBG funding recommendations. The City Council approved the submission of the Annual Action Plan.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.

The City is actively involved in multiple activities to address the needs of homeless persons, which include coordination with the Continuum of Care. For example, the City is involved in regional coordination efforts between stakeholders throughout the Coachella Valley and Riverside County.

The City has historically funded homelessness services coordinated regionally through the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG). Since 2017 CVAG has allocated its regional financial commitments for other homelessness services. Last year the City made a financial commitment in the amount of $100,000 to CVAG to continue to implement homelessness services. A summary of accomplishments can be found at City Hall.

The City operates a homelessness assistance program as well. The program that has a primary focus on homelessness locally. The program contracts with the Riverside University Health System to provide a Behavioral Health Specialists in Palm Desert to focus on providing homelessness services. Please note the County of Riverside coordinates the Continuum of Care as well.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS

The City does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities

Agencies, groups, organizations who participated

Agency/Group/Organization: Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.,

Agency/Group/Organization Type: Service-Fair Housing

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?: Housing Need Assessment

Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services (fair housing).

Agency/Group/Organization: Cove Communities Senior Association dba The Joslyn Center

Agency/Group/Organization Type: Services-Elderly Persons

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?: Non-Homeless Special Needs

Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services (elderly persons).

Agency/Group/Organization: Desert Recreation District

Agency/Group/Organization Type: Services-Children

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?: Non-Homeless Special Needs

Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services (youth persons).

Agency/Group/Organization: OPERATION SAFE HOUSE, INC.

Agency/Group/Organization Type: Services-Children Services-homeless

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?: Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Homelessness Strategy

Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services (youth homeless persons).

Agency/Group/Organization: Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services

Agency/Group/Organization Type: Housing

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?: Anti-poverty Strategy

Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide housing rehab.

Agency/Group/Organization: DESERT ARC

Agency/Group/Organization Type: Services-Persons with Disabilities

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?: Non-Homeless Special Needs

Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to construct public facilities and improvements (serving people with disabilities).

Agency/Group/Organization: RANCH RECOVERY CENTER

Agency/Group/Organization Type: Services-Persons with Disabilities Services-Health

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?: Non-Homeless Special Needs Anti-poverty Strategy

Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to construct public facilities and improvements (serving people with addictions).

Agency/Group/Organization: WeeCare

Agency/Group/Organization Type: Services-Children

What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation?: Non-Homeless Special Needs

Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?: The subrecipient applied for CDBG funds to provide public services (youth persons).

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting

The City attempts to keep a comprehensive list of stakeholders potentially eligible to receive CDBG funds for activities consistent with the Consolidated Plan goals. As some stakeholders undergo staffing changes, on occasion City staff is unaware of such changes throughout the program year. As a result, some stakeholders may not realize the City is attempting to consult with their organizations during the Annual Action Plan process. To mitigate this concern, City staff updates its contact list annually to ensure proper channels of communication with stakeholders

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan

Lead Organization: How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?

Housing Services Authority: Both address issues pertaining to homelessness and special needs housing.

City of Palm Desert: Both include the goal of fostering affordable housing.

Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Narrative

The City encouraged cooperation and coordination through the Citizen's Participation Plan process. The City followed the process as outlined in the Executive Summary Citizen's Participation Plan Section. In addition, the City is a member of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Homeless Committee that consists of Mayors or Councilmember's of each of the nine (9) Coachella Valley communities as well as the County of Riverside, and a representative from Supervisor V. Manuel Perez's office, and Ex-officials who are represent atives from organizations that serve homeless and similar client base. In addition, three of the Ex -officials are also representatives of the CoC's Eastern Region Committee that reports to the CoC BOG. Through this committee and the CoC, the City is able to work with other local government agencies and service providers to address issues on a local and regional (Coachella Valley) basis and obtain input and insight into community needs that are included within the Consolidated Plan.

AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation

Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting

The City conducted outreach and issued public notices regarding the application process for subrecipient awards.

The City's Outside Agency Funding Committee recommended CDBG budget recommendations, which are incorporated into the Annual Action Plan. The City held a 30-day public comment period from May 31 - July 1, 2024.

On June 27, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing to provide residents an additional opportunity review and comment regarding CDBG funding recommendations. The City Council approved the submission of the Annual Action Plan.

Citizen Participation Outreach

Sort Order: 1 | Mode of Outreach: Newspaper Ad | Target of Outreach: Minorities Non-English Speaking - Specify other language: Spanish | Summary of response/attendance: No response received | Summary of comments received: No comments received | Summary of comments not accepted and reasons: NA

Citizen Participation Outreach

Expected Resources

AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)

Introduction

Anticipated Resources

Program: Program | Source of Funds: Source of Funds | Uses of Funds: Uses of Funds | Expected Amount Available Year 1: Annual Allocation: $ | Expected Amount Available Year 1: Program Income: $ | Expected Amount Available Year 1: Prior Year Resources: $ | Expected Amount Available Year 1: Total: $ | Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $: Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ | Narrative Description: Narrative

Description
Program: CDBG | Source of Funds: public - federal | Uses of Funds: Acquisition Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services | Expected Amount Available Year 1: 365,446 | Expected Amount Available Year 1: 0 | Expected Amount Available Year 1: 0 | Expected Amount Available Year 1: 365,446 | Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $: 0

Program: HOME | Source of Funds: public - federal | Uses of Funds: Acquisition Homebuyer assistance Homeowner rehab Multifamily rental new construction Multifamily rental rehab New construction for ownership TBRA | Expected Amount Available Year 1: 0 | Expected Amount Available Year 1: 0 | Expected Amount Available Year 1: 0 | Expected Amount Available Year 1: 0 | Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $: 0

Expected Resources – Priority

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied

The above sources of funding have been identified as available funds to be leveraged with, where and when possible, nonprofit organizations and other entities awarded CDBG funds to provide assistance to meet the goals and objectives as outlined within the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan and One-Year Annual Action Plan. Funded organizations will also utilize awarded funds to leverage, where and when possible, dollars available through the organization as well as other grant awards and/or donations to undertake programs/projects that may not otherwise be possible. Organizations have more flexibility to utilize funding more efficiently and effectively to provide needed support services to clients.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan

NA in Palm Desert

Discussion

The City will continue to allocate CDBG funding and other sources of funding when and where available to meet the needs of qualifying individuals as designated by HUD. Programs and projects will be targeted that address goals and objectives identified within the Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan. In addition, the funds will be targeted so as to provide the maximize benefit to those in need.

Annual Goals and Objectives

AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives

Goals Summary Information

Sort Order: 1 | Goal Name: Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement | Start Year: 2023 | End Year: 2028 | Category: Non-Housing Community Development | Geographic Area: Citywide | Needs Addressed: Affordable Senior Housing (Increase) Increase Senior Services and Programming Senior Transportation (Enhance Options) Increase Affordable Housing Reduce vacancies in the City Rental Assistance | Funding: CDBG: $240,200 | Goal Outcome Indicator: Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 1000 Persons Assisted

Sort Order: 2 | Goal Name: Support Fair Housing Initiatives | Start Year: 2023 | End Year: 2028 | Geographic Area: Citywide | Needs Addressed: Affordable Senior Housing (Increase) Increase Affordable Housing Reduce vacancies in the City | Funding: CDBG: $31,816 | Goal Outcome Indicator: Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 500 Persons Assisted

Goals Summary

Goal Name: Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement

Goal Name: Support Fair Housing Initiatives

Goal Name: Fund Vital Community and Homeless Services

Projects

AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)

Introduction

The Annual Action Plan identifies funding the following activities

Public Services 15%

Public Facilities and Improvements 65%

Program Administration 20%

Projects

#: Project Name

1: Public Services

2: Administration

3: Public Facilities and Improvements- The Joslyn Center

4: Public Facilities and Improvements- Desert Arc*

5: Public Facilities & Improvements- The Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc

6: Public Facilities & Improvements- Palm Desert Housing Authority

Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs

The City identifies its highest priority needs during its citizen participation process every year and the Consolidated Plan process every five years. Activities are funded annually taking into consideration these highest priority needs. The primary obstacle to address underserved needs in the community is the lack of resources to provide a greater level of assistance.

*Project 4 moved to PY20-CV funds as part of PY24 AAP SA1

AP-38 Project Summary

Project Summary Information

Project Name: Public Services

Target Area: Citywide

Goals Supported: Support Fair Housing Initiatives Fund Vital Community and Homeless Services

Needs Addressed: Increase Affordable Housing Reduce vacancies in the City Rental Assistance

Funding: CDBG: $54,816

Description: Youth Service Programs and Fair Housing Programs designed to meet the needs of local residents.

Target Date: 9/30/2025

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities: 100 youth will receive services and 500 households will receive fair housing support

Location Description: Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: 3933 Mission Inn Avenue, Ste. 100, Riverside, CA 92501 Operation SafeHouse: 9685 Hayes Street, Riverside, CA 92503

Planned Activities: Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: Mandated fair housing services Operation SafeHouse: Case management services for homeless youth at a transitional living facility Desert Recreation District: Scholarships for families and individuals in the community who may otherwise be unable to participate in recreational activities

Project Name: Administration

Target Area: Citywide

Goals Supported: Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement Support Fair Housing Initiatives Fund Vital Community and Homeless Services

Needs Addressed: Affordable Senior Housing (Increase) Increase Senior Services and Programming Senior Transportation (Enhance Options) Increase Affordable Housing Reduce vacancies in the City Rental Assistance

Funding: CDBG: $70,430 $55,442.36 SA2 as calculated at end of year

Description: CDBG Administration. Eligible Activity (Matrix Code): 21A. CDBG National Objective: Planning and Administration: CDBG Citation: 570.206(a)

Target Date: 9/30/2025

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities: Admin supports those entities supporting families.

Location Description: Program Administration: 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Planned Activities: Reporting, oversight, monitoring of subrecipients.

Project Name: Public Facilities and Improvements- The Joslyn Center

Target Area: Citywide

Goals Supported: Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement

Needs Addressed: Senior Transportation (Enhance Options)

Funding: CDBG: $75,000

Description: ADA Restroom improvements- Continuation in 2024 with additional funding.

Target Date: 9/30/2025

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities: 500 seniors will benefit from facility improvements.

Location Description: The Joslyn Center: 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Planned Activities: This multi-phase project will entail a full remodel of each of the five restrooms on The Joslyn Center campus in order to make them fully compliant with ADA requirements and become fully handicap accessible as set forth in the report and survey of Disability Access Consultants conducted on May 21, 2018. This project will benefit all 2000+ members as well as other members of the public and guests that utilize The Joslyn Center. It is estimated that at least 500 individuals consisting of members, public and guests will directly benefit from the ADA upgrades. This request represents the second phase of this project which is the remodel of men's and women's restrooms in building two which consists of meeting rooms and the Arthur Newman Theater. Because of rising construction costs, it would be possible to break the remodel of the building’s two restrooms into separate projects consisting of the individual men's and women's restrooms. This option was available in the restroom remodel recently completed in building one. This choice is available by requesting responsive bidders to submit bids for both restrooms and for just one restroom. This would delay the ultimate completion of the project, but allow some flexibility because of rising construction costs. Remodeling the restrooms to ADA compliance is a priority for The Joslyn Center because many of our members experience physical disability which requires a fully accessible restroom.

Project Name: Public Facilities and Improvements- Desert Arc-

Target Area: Citywide

Goals Supported: Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement

Needs Addressed: Reduce vacancies in the City

Funding: CDBG: $80,000

Description: HVAC Upgrades

Target Date: 9/30/2026

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities: 500 LMI households will benefit from infrastructure improvements

Location Description: Desert ARC: 73-255 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Planned Activities: Desert Arc's HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Replacement Project will encompass the removal and replacement of nine (9) obsolete, rooftop HVAC units on Building 3 of its Palm Desert campus (73275 Country Club Drive). The total amount needed for the HVAC Replacement Project is $509,587.00 with roughly half of the total amount being allocated toward equipment costs at $271,187.00. The current HVAC units are 17 years-old, with an average lifespan of 15 years, and use an R-22 refrigerant coolant which will no longer be available/produced due to new EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations. The old units will be replaced with new 410-A refrigerant rooftop HVAC units which can be retrofitted into the existing system's footprint. The replacement of these units is urgent for two reasons. Firstly, the 410-A HVAC units will not be available after December 31, 2024 and the 2025 units will require additional construction and fortification to the roof of Building 3 in order to compensate for the additional weight of the 2025 units. Retrofitting the 410- A HVAC units will save crucial time and funds. Secondly, California Department of Social Services Title 22 (Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 82088) mandates that Desert Arc maintain a comfortable temperature for clients at all times with a maximum indoor temperature of 85 degrees F or 30 degrees F less than outside temperatures in areas of extreme heat. Due to the excessive summer temperatures in Palm Desert, which can reach up to 120 degrees F, it is imperative for Desert Arc to maintain a climate controlled facility to ensure the health and well-being of its clients (people with intellectual and developmental disabilities) and staff while also staying in line with state regulations.

Project Name: Public Facilities & Improvements- The Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc

Target Area: Citywide

Goals Supported: Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement

Needs Addressed: Reduce vacancies in the City

Funding: CDBG: $55,200

Description: HVAC units, appliances, dorm room improvements

Target Date: 9/30/2025

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities: 10 ELI Individuals with Chronic Substance Abuse Disorder

Location Description:

Planned Activities: Funds are allocated to complete several capital improvement projects at 2 facilities. Time and continuous use take a physical toll on our facilities and, while we take care to maintain and repair everything we can, there comes a point where replacement is necessary. The items requested will help improve the treatment environment for the patients in our care, improving their safety and well-being. Additionally, a well-kept facility is beneficial for mental and emotional health. Many of our contracts only allow us to utilize contract dollars for direct treatment costs and many of our capital improvement purchases and upgrades are funded through charitable contributions. Projects include: HVAC units, appliances, dorm room improvements

Project Name: Public Facilities- PD Housing Authority

Target Area: Citywide

Goals Supported: Enhance public facilities

Needs Addressed: Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Public Facilities

Funding: CDBG: $217,756.47 SA2 $232,744.11 SA3 $237,744.11

Description: Public Facilities Improvements- Parking Lot Upgrades at Public Housing Facility, Playground Upgrades

Target Date: 6/30/26

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities: 250 Public Housing Authority residents

Location Description:

Planned Activities: Parking Lot Improvements

AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)

Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed

The City of Palm Desert is located in Riverside County; particularly, the Coachella Valley. Historically, the City has not had any low- and moderate-income census tracts; however, the City now has two eligible census tracts as of recently (ACS data). CDBG funds will be used for low- and moderate-income clientele (or presumed benefit).

Geographic Distribution

Target Area: Percentage of Funds

Citywide: 100

Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically

The City has not historically funded CDBG activities based upon geographic areas since there have not been eligible low and moderate-income census tracts; however, HUD recently revised the census criteria used to determine eligibility. As a result, the City now has two CDBG-eligible census tracts. City staff is currently exploring the possibility of a Section 108 Loan for City Council’s consideration in subsequent program years.

Discussion

Affordable Housing

AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)

Introduction

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported: One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported

Homeless: 0

Non-Homeless: 0

Special-Needs: 0

Total: 0

One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through: One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through

Rental Assistance: 0

The Production of New Units: 0

Rehab of Existing Units: 0

Acquisition of Existing Units: 0

Total: 0

One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type

Discussion

AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)

Introduction

The City will not undertake activities that address public housing in the program year.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing

Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership

Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance

Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing

Discussion

Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing

AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)

Introduction

The City will continue to work with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to fund activities that help prevent and reduce homelessness.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs

The County of Riverside CoC has established chronically homeless persons as the highest need priority based on the goals HUD has established in its Opening Doors Federal and Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. The CoC has implemented a Coordinated Entry System (CES) to ensure appropriate intervention is utilized to serve those who are homeless and providing for a prioritization of vulnerability and linkage to community resources and housing based on the vulnerability prioritization. Within the CoC, there are several outreach teams from County, cities, and nonprofit homeless providers that cover specific populations or geographic regions in the County. There is also specific outreach teams serving the mentally ill, veterans, youth and chronic homeless. The Behavioral Health Systems Department has outreach peer specialists that perform initial field assessments, in depth assessments, referrals to all contacts, linkage to various community organizations.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

The Housing First approach adopted by the County and CoC requires that homeless are helped into permanent housing or rapid re-housing as soon as possible. Transitional housing beds have begun to decrease countywide and permanent housing is increasing because of reallocations made in the HUD CoC Program Consolidated Application and the CoC’s success in obtaining new funding for permanent supportive housing. Both transitional housing and emergency shelters focus on lessening the time that a homeless person or family’s length of time homeless (LOTH) in the shelter by effective and quick assessment of homeless clients and getting them stabilized into permanent housing with intensive case management initially and support in the initial phase of residency in permanent housing. This period will serve as a time to address the other needs to maintain self-sufficiency either by accessing mainstream benefits, employment or medical or mental health support.

The CoC collaborates with the City and other stakeholders to integrate CoC programs, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Social Services to Veteran Families (SSVF), and CDBG funding to increase the number of persons with rapid re-housing assistance. Also, other non-McKinney-Vento funding sources, such as Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), funded under Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be matched as a source for rental / mortgage assistance for families that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in the County’s strategy to meet this goal.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again

The CoC implemented a Coordinated Entry System (CES) to assess homeless persons using the VI-SPDAT that tracks the length of time a client has been on the streets or in an emergency shelter. DPSS uses HUD’s CoC Program planning grant funding to measure system-wide performance in HMIS, such as length of time homeless. This is used to help the CoC prioritize and house those with longest length of time homeless. The planning process also included working with the CoC Standards and Evaluation Committee to continue developing strategies to prioritize persons with longest time homeless and most severe needs, including:

The CoC has also adopted a Housing First approach that is evidenced-based and endorsed by HUD to place a homeless person in permanent housing and provide supportive services intended to keep them stably housed.

Homeless CoC youth providers have implemented outreach and service-based events in the communities to draw homeless youth, unaccompanied and transitional age into contact with services available to them. The Operation SafeHouse is the only CoC youth provider that has opened a permanent supportive housing program called the Harrison House, which is for transitional age youth, in the eastern desert region of Riverside County.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.

The CoC Discharge Policy is mandated by the State and followed by the CoC. The CoC established a Discharge Planning Committee, responsible for implementing policies and protocols and coordinating with various organizations, to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. The goals are to identify discharge housing needs inclusive of housing and supportive services and to link the individual with community resources that will include mental health services, substance abuse support, and housing. The Hospital Association of Southern California Inland Area serves as the lead agency on the Discharge Planning Committee to facilitate communication regarding the discharge planning needs of homeless persons from acute care hospitals. The Riverside County University Health System – Behavioral Health, collaborates with DPSS and the CoC in the coordination and implementation of discharge planning for homeless individuals disabled by a serious mental health and/or substance abuse disorder(s). Foster Care and extended foster care programs help transition dependent youth who are emancipating from foster care to independent living. The Department of Public Social Services, Riverside Sheriff’s, and Probation Department support the Continuum of Care’s mission of working towards reintegrating persons leaving correctional facilities to community-based living and self-sufficiency.

Discussion

AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)

Introduction

The City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year using CDBG funds to remove barriers to affordable housing.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment

The City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year using CDBG funds to remove barriers to affordable housing.

Discussion

AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)

Introduction

The City will continue to work with various stakeholders to meet the needs of its residents that remain in-need of CDBG-eligible activities consistent with Consolidated Plan goals.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs

The City will continue to work toward the reduction/elimination of obstacles to meet underserved needs through the funding of various organizations that are established to provide direct services to those in need. The City is not equipped to provide direct services; therefore, funding organizations that do is essential to our success in addressing the identified goals and objectives. The City will continue to partner with service providers to address obstacles and address barriers that exist. In addition, the City works with the County of Riverside, the CoC, local agencies, nonprofits, etc. to address various aspects related to CoC programs and activities, as well as obstacles that face the underserved in general. However, the CoC addresses issues relative to homelessness, mental and physical illnesses, domestic violence, etc. and has a wide range of members where collaboration in other areas is an option. Through these working relationships, obstacles such as lack of communication between agencies, improved services, limited resources, tracking and monitoring, and other needed resources are obtained, gaps in services are better identified, and there is a more cohesive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing

The City and the Palm Desert Housing Authority will continue to maintain the existing affordable housing stock through the funding sources identified previously; however, as noted with the elimination of redevelopment agencies, there is no longer what is considered “20% Set Aside Funds”. Therefore, maintaining existing properties and programs will be the primary focus, provided funding is available, for some time to come. However, new projects and programs will be planned and implemented where and when possible.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards

The City’s Building & Safety and Housing departments distribute informational pamphlets on Lead Based Paint Hazards and refer all calls to the County of Riverside Environmental Health Department. The City addresses this issue on a case-by-case basis through multiple steps.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families

The City is continuing to team up with service providers to provide assistance for poverty level families, including funding food and services options during the Program Year. In addition, the City will seek out additional partnerships for programs that encourage self-sufficiency including employment and training, housing options, and safety net programs.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure

The City will continue to work with outside agencies to maintain and develop relationships, including with nonprofit organizations, private businesses, the CoC, and nonprofit organizations in the region.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies

The City will continue to work with various County departments, agencies, and nonprofit organizations to identify and carry out goals and objectives of the CDBG Program, and to create a more cooperative working relationship with all interested parties. The City invites these groups to attend public hearings, community meetings, and special meetings that address specific programs and projects. The City has an approved Citizen’s Participation Plan that it follows in this regard. In addition, City staff regularly attends CoC meetings that involve multiple organizations and various County Departments as well as other local jurisdictions wherein discussions are held on homelessness as well as supportive services to other at-risk groups of individuals and families.

Discussion

Program Specific Requirements

AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)

Introduction

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)

Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)

Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed: 0

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan.: 0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements: 0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan: 0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities: 0

Total Program Income:: 0

Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities | 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. | 0.00%
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)

Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:

NA
A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

NA
A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

NA
Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

NA
If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)).

NA
If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness) will narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and 91.220(l)(2)(vii)).

If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR 92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a).
NA

Program Year 2023 AAP SA3

SA3: Cancelling SA2 Project and reallocating those remaining Admin funds ($50k) and all Joslyn Center cancelled project funds for a total of $130k in combined funds to Palm Desert Housing Authority Play Ground Upgrades ($38,685), Elevator Upgrades ($58,000) and Pool Upgrades ($28,315) for a total of $125,000.- April 2026

SA2: Substantial Amendment to request to reallocate remaining unused Admin funds ($50k) to Joslyn Center ADA restroom project for a total of $130k in Public Facility Funding as part of SA2- April 2025

Previous SA: Request to add $50k to Joslyn Center ADA project for a total of $130k as part of SA1- Approved November 2024

Expected Resources

AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)

Introduction

Anticipated Resources

Headers: Program | Source of Funds | Uses of Funds | Expected Amount Available Year 1 | Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ | Narrative Description
Program; Source of Funds; Uses of Funds; Expected Amount Available Year 1: Annual Allocation: $; Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $: Program Income: $; Narrative Description: Prior Year Resources: $; Total: $; Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $; Narrative Description
Program: CDBG; Source of Funds: public - federal; Uses of Funds: Acquisition Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services; Expected Amount Available Year 1: 393,904.00; Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $: 0.00; Narrative Description: 393,904.00; 1,575,616.00; As part of SA3- $50k in remaining funds allocated to Desert Arc HVAC project. As part of SA2- $50k in remaining funds allocated to Joslyn Center for ADA restroom project. Project cancelled.
Program: HOME; Source of Funds: public - federal; Uses of Funds: Acquisition Homebuyer assistance Homeowner rehab Multifamily rental new construction Multifamily rental rehab New construction for ownership TBRA; Expected Amount Available Year 1: 0.00

Expected Resources

Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied

In addition, the County of Riverside Adult Services/Homeless Unit and CoC Collaborative Applicant has funding allocated for (1) Emergency Shelter, (2) Prevention, (3) Rapid Rehousing, (4) Outreach, (5) HMIS/data collection, and (6) ESG Administration. The City continues to provide its allocation of ProRata Share funding to the County for distribution through the CoC; however, the County has indicated that it is unable to provide the City with the dollar amount of its share, but does recognize that the City is participating.

Palm Desert Housing Authority Revenue (Program) Income: (Formerly referred to as Redevelopment Housing SetAside Funds): Formerly, SetAside Funds were used for housing activities such as acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction, rental assistance, and the Homebuyers own Payment Assistance Program. The Palm Desert Housing Authority is the housing successor entity established to preserve existing housing units and affordability of its current portfolio; however, funding is limited to revenues derived from the properties and programs (rents, sales, payoffs, etc.).

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan

NOT APPLICABLE

Discussion

The City will continue to allocate CDBG funding and other sources of funding when and where available to meet the needs of qualifying individuals as designated by HUD. Programs and projects will be targeted that address goals and objectives identified within the Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan. In addition, the funds will be targeted so as to provide the maximize benefit to those in need.

Annual Goals and Objectives

AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives

Goals Summary Information

Headers: Sort Order | Goal Name | Start Year | End Year | Category | Geographic Area | Needs Addressed | Funding | Goal Outcome Indicator

Sort Order: 1; Goal Name: Support Essential Senior Services; Start Year: 2023; End Year: 2028; Category: Non-Homeless Special Needs; Geographic Area: Citywide; Needs Addressed: Affordable Senior Housing (Increase) Increase Senior Services and Programming Senior Transportation (Enhance Options); Funding: CDBG: $150,000.00; Goal Outcome Indicator: Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 3000 Persons Assisted

Sort Order: 2; Goal Name: Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement; Start Year: 2023; End Year: 2028; Category: Non-Housing Community Development; Geographic Area: Citywide; Needs Addressed: Senior Transportation (Enhance Options); Funding: CDBG: $1,256,124.00; Goal Outcome Indicator: Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 50000 Households Assisted

Sort Order: 3; Goal Name: Preserve and Enhance Affordable Housing; Start Year: 2023; End Year: 2028; Category: Affordable Housing; Geographic Area: Citywide; Needs Addressed: Affordable Senior Housing (Increase) Increase Affordable Housing Reduce vacancies in the City Rental Assistance; Funding: CDBG: $100,000.00; Goal Outcome Indicator: Public service activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 5 Households Assisted

Sort Order: 4; Goal Name: Support Fair Housing Initiatives; Start Year: 2023; End Year: 2028; Geographic Area: Citywide; Needs Addressed: Reduce vacancies in the City Rental Assistance; Funding: CDBG: $21,500.00; Goal Outcome Indicator: Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 500 Persons Assisted

Sort Order: 5; Goal Name: Fund Vital Community and Homeless Services; Start Year: 2023; End Year: 2028; Category: Homeless; Geographic Area: Citywide; Needs Addressed: Increase Senior Services and Programming; Funding: CDBG: $42,500.00; Goal Outcome Indicator: Homeless Person Overnight Shelter: 300 Persons Assisted Homelessness Prevention: 2000 Persons Assisted

Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions

Goal Name: Support Essential Senior Services
Goal Name: Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement
Goal Name: Preserve and Enhance Affordable Housing
Goal Name: Support Fair Housing Initiatives
Goal Name: Fund Vital Community and Homeless Services

Projects

AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)

Introduction

The Annual Action Plan identifies funding the following activities:

Public Services ($59,000)

Public Facilities and Improvements ($306,124 amount increased as part of SA1; SA2)

Program Administration ($38,780 amount decreased and funds rolled to Public Facilities and Improvements as part of SA2)

Projects
#: Project Name
1: Public Service
2: Public Facilities and Improvements
3: Program Administration

Project Information

The City identifies its highest priority needs during its citizen participation process every year and the Consolidated Plan process every five years. Activities are funded annually taking into consideration these highest priority needs. The primary obstacle to address underserved needs in the community is the lack of resources to provide a greater level of assistance.

AP-38 Project Summary - Project Summary Information

Item 1

Project Name: Public Service
Target Area: Citywide
Goals Supported: Support Fair Housing Initiatives Fund Vital Community and Homeless Services
Needs Addressed: Reduce vacancies in the City
Funding: CDBG: $59,000.00
Description: Desert Aids Project ($10,000), Elder Love USA, Inc. ($19,000), Fair Housing Council of Riverside County ($21,500), and Operation SafeHouse ($8,500).Eligible Activity (Matrix Code): 05A; 05D; 05E; 05J. CDBG National Objective: LMC
Target Date: 6/30/2024

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities: Desert Aids Project: 130 Elder Love USA, Inc: 25 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: 500 Operation SafeHouse: 10

Location Description: Desert Aids Project: 1695 N. Sunrise Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Elder Love USA, Inc.: 41550 Ecclectic Street, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: 3933 Mission Inn Avenue, Ste. 100, Riverside, CA 92501 Operation SafeHouse: 9685 Hayes Street, Riverside, CA 92503

Planned Activities: Desert Aids Project: the program transforms the lives of low-income, under-employed HIV-positive clients. Elder Love USA, Inc.: The agency will provide homeowner health and safety repairs to elderly owners and/or disabled and 65 years of age or older to their homes Fair Housing Council of Riverside County: Mandated fair housing services Operation SafeHouse: Case management services for homeless youth at a transitional living facility

Item 2

Project Name: Public Facilities and Improvements
Target Area: Citywide
Goals Supported: Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement Preserve and Enhance Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed: Increase Affordable Housing
Funding: CDBG: $256,124.00
Description: Funding public facilities and improvements at the City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park ADA Compliance Project ($146,124), Desert ARC ADA Restroom ($30,000), and The Joslyn Center ADA Restroom ((added $50k for a total of $130k as part of SA1)) ((added additional $50k for a total of $180k as part of SA2)) project cancelled. SA3 include reallocating those remaining Admin funds ($50k) and all Joslyn Center cancelled project funds for a total of $130k in combined funds to Palm Desert Housing Authority Play Ground Upgrades ($38,685), Elevator Upgrades ($58,000) and Pool Upgrades ($28,315) for a total of $125,000.
Target Date: 6/30/2024

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities: Cahuilla Hills Park ADA Compliance: 1 facility improvement Desert ARC: 1 facility improvement The Joslyn Center: 1 facility improvement Palm Desert Housing Authority: 300 public housing families

Location Description: City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park: 45-825 Edgehill Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Desert ARC: 73-255 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260 The Joslyn Center: 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Planned Activities: City of Palm Desert Cahuilla Hills Park ($146,124) – ADA restroom upgrades, ADA-compliant parking space and trailhead grading/paving to provide ADA access Desert ARC ($30,000) – ADA restroom upgrade The Joslyn Center ($130,000) – ADA restroom upgrade (added $50k for a total of $130k as part of SA1) ((added $50k for a total of $180k as part of SA2))

Item 3

Project Name: Program Administration
Target Area: Citywide
Goals Supported: Support Public and Community Facilities Improvement Preserve and Enhance Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed: Increase Affordable Housing
Funding: CDBG: $78,780.00 reduced to $28,780 and remaining funds transferred to Public Facilities Improvements, The Joslyn Center as part of SA2
Description: Program Administration ($78,780) Eligible Activity (Matrix Code): 21A. CDBG National Objective: Planning and Administration: CDBG Citation: 570.206(a)
Target Date: 6/30/2024

Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities: Program Administration: N/A

Location Description: Program Administration: 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260

3 | Planned Activities
AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)

Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed

The City of Palm Desert is located in Riverside County; particularly, the Coachella Valley. Historically, the City has not had any low- and moderate-income census tracts; however, the City now has two eligible census tracts as of recently (ACS data). CDBG funds will be used for low- and moderate-income clientele (or presumed benefit).

Geographic Distribution

Target Area: Percentage of Funds
Citywide: 100

Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically

The City has not historically funded CDBG activities based upon geographic areas since there have not been eligible low and moderate-income census tracts; however, HUD recently revised the census criteria used to determine eligibility. As a result, the City now has two CDBG-eligible census tracts. City staff is currently exploring the possibility of a Section 108 Loan for City Council’s consideration in subsequent program years.

Discussion

NOT APPLICABLE

Affordable Housing

AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)

Introduction

The City will not undertake any projects to address affordable housing in the 2023 Program Year.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless: 0
Non-Homeless: 0
Special-Needs: 0
Total: 0

One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement

One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance: 0
The Production of New Units: 0
Rehab of Existing Units: 0
Acquisition of Existing Units: 0
Total: 0

One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type

Discussion

AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)

Introduction

The City will not undertake activities that address public housing in the program year.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing

Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership

Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance

Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

Discussion

Not Applicable. The City does not own nor operate public housing.

AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)

Introduction

The City will continue to work with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to fund activities that help prevent and reduce homelessness.

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including

Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs

The County of Riverside CoC has established chronically homeless persons as the highest need priority based on the goals HUD has established in its Opening Doors Federal and Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. The CoC has implemented a Coordinated Entry System (CES) to ensure appropriate intervention is utilized to serve those who are homeless and providing for a prioritization of vulnerability and linkage to community resources and housing based on the vulnerability prioritization. Within the CoC, there are several outreach teams from County, cities, and nonprofit homeless providers that cover specific populations or geographic regions in the County. There is also specific outreach teams serving the mentally ill, veterans, youth and chronic homeless. The Behavioral Health Systems Department has outreach peer specialists that perform initial field assessments, in depth assessments, referrals to all contacts, linkage to various community organizations.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

The Housing First approach adopted by the County and CoC requires that homeless are helped into permanent housing or rapid re-housing as soon as possible. Transitional housing beds have begun to decrease countywide and permanent housing is increasing because of reallocations made in the HUD CoC Program Consolidated Application and the CoC’s success in obtaining new funding for permanent supportive housing. Both transitional housing and emergency shelters focus on lessening the time that a homeless person or family’s length of time homeless (LOTH) in the shelter by effective and quick assessment of homeless clients and getting them stabilized into permanent housing with intensive case management initially and support in the initial phase of residency in permanent housing. This period will serve as a time to address the other needs to maintain self-sufficiency either by accessing mainstream benefits, employment or medical or mental health support.

The CoC collaborates with the City and other stakeholders to integrate CoC programs, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Social Services to Veteran Families (SSVF), and CDBG funding to increase the number of persons with rapid re-housing assistance. Also, other non-McKinney-Vento funding sources, such as Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), funded under Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be matched as a source for rental / mortgage assistance for families that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in the County’s strategy to meet this goal.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again

The CoC implemented a Coordinated Entry System (CES) to assess homeless persons using the VI-SPDAT that tracks the length of time a client has been on the streets or in an emergency shelter. DPSS uses HUD’s CoC Program planning grant funding to measure system-wide performance in HMIS, such as length of time homeless. This is used to help the CoC prioritize and house those with longest length of time homeless. The planning process also included working with the CoC Standards and Evaluation Committee to continue developing strategies to prioritize persons with longest time homeless and most severe needs, including:

The CoC has also adopted a Housing First approach that is evidenced-based and endorsed by HUD to place a homeless person in permanent housing and provide supportive services intended to keep them stably housed.

Homeless CoC youth providers have implemented outreach and service-based events in the communities to draw homeless youth, unaccompanied and transitional age into contact with services available to them. The Operation SafeHouse is the only CoC youth provider that has opened a permanent supportive housing program called the Harrison House, which is for transitional age youth, in the eastern desert region of Riverside County.

Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.

The CoC Discharge Policy is mandated by the State and followed by the CoC. The CoC established a Discharge Planning Committee, responsible for implementing policies and protocols and coordinating with various organizations, to ensure that persons being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care are not discharged immediately into homelessness. The goals are to identify discharge housing needs inclusive of housing and supportive services and to link the individual with community resources that will include mental health services, substance abuse support, and housing. The Hospital Association of Southern California Inland Area serves as the lead agency on the Discharge Planning Committee to facilitate communication regarding the discharge planning needs of homeless persons from acute care hospitals. The Riverside County University Health System – Behavioral Health, collaborates with DPSS and the CoC in the coordination and implementation of discharge planning for homeless individuals disabled by a serious mental health and/or substance abuse disorder(s). Foster Care and extended foster care programs help transition dependent youth who are emancipating from foster care to independent living. The Department of Public Social Services, Riverside Sheriff’s, and Probation Department support the Continuum of Care’s mission of working towards reintegrating persons leaving correctional facilities to community-based living and self-sufficiency.

Discussion

NOT APPLICABLE

AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)

Introduction:

The City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year using CDBG funds to remove barriers to affordable housing.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment

The City does not plan to undertake any activities this program year using CDBG funds to remove barriers to affordable housing.

Discussion:

NOT APPLICABLE

AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)

Introduction:

The City will continue to work with various stakeholders to meet the needs of its residents that remain in-need of CDBG-eligible activities consistent with Consolidated Plan goals.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs

The City will continue to work toward the reduction/elimination of obstacles to meet underserved needs through the funding of various organizations that are established to provide direct services to those in need. The City is not equipped to provide direct services; therefore, funding organizations that do is essential to our success in addressing the identified goals and objectives. The City will continue to partner with service providers to address obstacles and address barriers that exist. In addition, the City works with the County of Riverside, the CoC, local agencies, nonprofits, etc. to address various aspects related to CoC programs and activities, as well as obstacles that face the underserved in general. However, the CoC addresses issues relative to homelessness, mental and physical illnesses, domestic violence, etc. and has a wide range of members where collaboration in other areas is an option. Through these working relationships, obstacles such as lack of communication between agencies, improved services, limited resources, tracking and monitoring, and other needed resources are obtained, gaps in services are better identified, and there is a more cohesive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing

The City and the Palm Desert Housing Authority will continue to maintain the existing affordable housing stock through the funding sources identified previously; however, as noted with the elimination of redevelopment agencies, there is no longer what is considered “20% Set Aside Funds”. Therefore, maintaining existing properties and programs will be the primary focus, provided funding is available, for some time to come. However, new projects and programs will be planned and implemented where and when possible.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards

The City’s Building & Safety and Housing departments distribute informational pamphlets on Lead Based Paint Hazards and refer all calls to the County of Riverside Environmental Health Department. The City addresses this issue on a case-by-case basis through multiple steps.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families

The City is continuing to team up with service providers to provide assistance for poverty level families, including funding food and services options during the Program Year. In addition, the City will seek out additional partnerships for programs that encourage self-sufficiency including employment and training, housing options, and safety net programs.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure

The City will continue to work with outside agencies to maintain and develop relationships, including with nonprofit organizations, private businesses, the CoC, and nonprofit organizations in the region.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies

The City will continue to work with various County departments, agencies, and nonprofit organizations to identify and carry out goals and objectives of the CDBG Program, and to create a more cooperative working relationship with all interested parties. The City invites these groups to attend public hearings, community meetings, and special meetings that address specific programs and projects. The City has an approved Citizen’s Participation Plan that it follows in this regard. In addition, City staff regularly attends CoC meetings that involve multiple organizations and various County Departments as well as other local jurisdictions wherein discussions are held on homelessness as well as supportive services to other at-risk groups of individuals and families.

Discussion:

The City completed in Analysis of Impediments for Fair Housing Choice (AI). The City identified the following Goals to address contributing factors/impediments to fair housing:

Goal #1: Support Non-Discriminatory Leading Practices

Goal #2: Preserve existing housing stock

Goal #3: Support the prevention of housing discrimination

Goal #4: Support home ownership

Goal #5: Support the development of affordable housing

Goal #6: Update land use policies and practices to facilitate development of affordable housing

Goal #7: Improve collaboration with regional organizations agencies

Program Specific Requirements

AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)

Introduction:

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)

Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)

Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed: 0
The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan.: 0
The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements: 0
The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan: 0
The amount of income from float-funded activities: 0
Total Program Income:: 0

Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities | 0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. | 0.00%

HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)

Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)

A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows:

Not applicable

A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:

Not applicable

A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:

Not applicable

Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:

Not applicable

If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)).

Not applicable

If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness) will narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and 91.220(l)(2)(vii)).

Not applicable

If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR 92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(l)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a).

Not applicable

Housing Trust Fund (HTF)

Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(5)

1. Distribution of Funds

a. Describe the eligibility requirements for recipients of HTF funds (as defined in 24 CFR § 93.2).

b. Describe the jurisdiction’s application requirements for eligible recipients to apply for HTF funds.

c. Describe the selection criteria that the jurisdiction will use to select applications submitted by eligible recipients.

d. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on geographic distribution, which is a description of the geographic areas of the State (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) in which it will direct assistance during the ensuing program year.

e. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the applicant's ability to obligate HTF funds and undertake eligible activities in a timely manner.

f. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the extent to which rents for units in the rental project are affordable to extremely low-income families.

g. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the financial feasibility of the project beyond the required 30-year period.

h. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the merits of the application in meeting the priority housing needs of the jurisdiction (such as housing that is accessible to transit or employment centers, housing that includes green building and sustainable development features, or housing that serves special needs populations).

i. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the location of existing affordable housing.

j. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the extent to which the application makes use of non-federal funding sources.

2. Does the jurisdiction’s application require the applicant to include a description of the eligible activities to be conducted with HTF funds?

3. Does the jurisdiction’s application require that each eligible recipient certify that housing units assisted with HTF funds will comply with HTF requirements?

4. Performance Goals and Benchmarks. The jurisdiction has met the requirement to provide for performance goals, consistent with the jurisdiction’s goals established under 24 CFR 91.215(b)(2), by including HTF in its housing goals in the housing table on the SP-45 Goals and AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives screens.

5. Rehabilitation Standards. The jurisdiction must establish rehabilitation standards for all HTF-assisted housing rehabilitation activities that set forth the requirements that the housing must meet upon project completion. The jurisdiction’s description of its standards must be in sufficient detail to determine the required rehabilitation work including methods and materials. The standards may refer to applicable codes or they may establish requirements that exceed the minimum requirements of the codes. The jurisdiction must attach its rehabilitation standards below. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds for the rehabilitation of housing, enter “N/A”.

In addition, the rehabilitation standards must address each of the following: health and safety; major systems; lead-based paint; accessibility; disaster mitigation (where relevant); state and local codes, ordinances, and zoning requirements; Uniform Physical Condition Standards; Capital Needs Assessments (if applicable); and broadband infrastructure (if applicable).

6. Resale or Recapture Guidelines. Below, the jurisdiction must enter (or attach) a description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HTF funds when used to assist first-time homebuyers. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds to assist first-time homebuyers, enter “N/A”.

7. HTF Affordable Homeownership Limits. If the jurisdiction intends to use HTF funds for homebuyer assistance and does not use the HTF affordable homeownership limits for the area provided by HUD, it must determine 95 percent of the median area purchase price and set forth the information in accordance with §93.305. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds to assist first-time homebuyers, enter “N/A”.

8. Limited Beneficiaries or Preferences. Describe how the jurisdiction will limit the beneficiaries or give preferences to a particular segment of the extremely low- or very low-income population to serve unmet needs identified in its consolidated plan or annual action plan. If the jurisdiction will not limit the beneficiaries or give preferences to a particular segment of the extremely low- or very low-income population, enter “N/A.”

Any limitation or preference must not violate nondiscrimination requirements in § 93.350, and the jurisdiction must not limit or give preferences to students. The jurisdiction may permit rental housing owners to limit tenants or give a preference in accordance with § 93.303 only if such limitation or preference is described in the action plan.

9. Refinancing of Existing Debt. Enter or attach the jurisdiction’s refinancing guidelines below. The guidelines describe the conditions under which the jurisdiction will refinance existing rental housing project debt. The jurisdiction’s refinancing guidelines must, at minimum, demonstrate that rehabilitation is the primary eligible activity and ensure that this requirement is met by establishing a minimum level of rehabilitation per unit or a required ratio between rehabilitation and refinancing. If the jurisdiction will not refinance existing debt, enter “N/A.”

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