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2 <br /> Housing staff issued a request for proposals (RFP) in January 2026, with a deadline of February <br /> 27, 2026. Two (2) applications were submitted — one (1) from Habitat for Humanity of Orange <br /> County for its Rehabilitation program, and one (1) from the Orange County Partnership to End <br /> Homelessness (OCPEH) for tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA). Both applications align with <br /> the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan priorities of Repair/Rehab and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance. <br /> Last year, the HOME Consortium received a federal funding award of approximately $375,000. <br /> Over the last four (4) years, the award amount has varied from a low of $367,000 to a high of <br /> $411,000. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)announces the award <br /> amounts around June of each year, and until then staff is using an estimate/placeholder of <br /> $375,000 for the County's award amount. <br /> Given the above factors, plus an estimated match amount of approximately $84,000, the LGAHC <br /> recommendation for the 2026-27 HOME Award is to award Habitat's full funding request at <br /> $180,000, and to award the remaining funds of $256,239 to OCPEH for TBRA. <br /> Based on all comments received, the 2026-27 HOME Investment Partnership Annual Action Plan <br /> (AAP) will be presented at an upcoming Board Business meeting for final approval. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with the public hearing. The federal <br /> grant in question provides approximately $375,000 in annual funding to the Housing Department, <br /> and the County's match commitment, shared with the three (3) municipalities, is approximately <br /> $32,000. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 2: HOUSING FOR ALL <br /> OBJECTIVE 1. Allocate predictable funding sources to contribute or support adding to <br /> affordable housing stock. <br /> OBJECTIVE 7. Expand resources and invest in housing designed for our aging and <br /> disabled residents. <br /> OBJECTIVE 8. Preserve existing housing stock from disrepair and avoid displacement. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board hold the public hearing for <br /> the Draft 2026-27 HOME Investment Partnership Annual Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan will <br /> be presented at an upcoming Board Business meeting for final approval. <br />