HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Monterey County was first designated as an entitlement community (Urban County) eligible by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive a formula allocation of CDBG funds in 2013. To qualify for, and maintain, this designation as an Urban County, the County partners with the cities of Del Rey Oaks, Gonzales, Greenfield, and Sand City. The overarching objective of the CDBG program is to provide services and projects that will improve the quality of life in predominantly low- and moderate-income areas. HUD defines low- and moderate-income as households earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income, adjusted for household size.

5-Year Planning & Evaluation Documents (2020 - 2024)

Consolidated Plan

The Consolidated Plan is designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. The consolidated planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus funding from the CPD formula block grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, Housing Trust Fund (HTF), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program. The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan. Grantees report on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The Urban County only receives CDBG funding from HUD. The current Consolidated Plan was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on July 7, 2020, and covers the 2020-2025 period.

At the time the Consolidated Plan was prepared, the Urban County expected to receive $6,879,943 between Fiscal Years 2021 and 2025. The funding was expected to be distributed as shown in the following table, as adjusted for actual CDBG funding received in FY 21 and 22 and expected in FY 23.

	FY 20-21	FY 21-22	FY 22-23	FY 23-24	FY 24-25	Total
Public Services	$208,207	$208,207	$204,036	$204,036	$204,036	$1,028,522
General Administration	$277,608	$277,608	$257,106	$257,106	$257,106	$1,326,534
Affordable Housing, Infrastructure & Public Facilities
Del Rey Oaks Projects					$50,000	$50,000
Gonzales Projects			$404,000	$404,000		$808,000
Greenfield Projects			$495,100	$495,100	$425,542	$1,415,742
Sand City Projects				$20,000	$10,000	$30,000
County Projects	$902,229	$902,229			$416,687	$2,221,145
Total	$1,388,044	$1,388,044	$1,360,242	$1,380,242	$1,363,371	$6,879,943

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing

The Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice is a process that recipients of grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), such as states, local governments, and public housing agencies, undertake as part of their obligation to affirmatively further fair housing (AFFH) under the Fair Housing Act. This document is prepared ahead of and informs the preparation of the Consolidated Plan.

The County’s current AI was prepared in cooperation with the cities of Monterey, Salinas, Seaside, and the Housing Authority of Monterey County. The Urban County’s current Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on June 25, 2019, and covers the period 2019-2023.

Citizen Participation Plan

The primary goal is to provide citizens--especially low- and moderate-income citizens of the community where CDBG-funded activities will take place-- an opportunity to participate in an advisory role in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the programs and projects. The Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) details the public hearing requirements that the Urban County will follow and how the public may participate in the planning and evaluation process. The CPP is usually adopted as part of the Consolidated Plan but may be amended from time to time.

The current CPP was adopted August 22, 2023.

Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Reports - 5YR

The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. (CAPER) provides annual performance reporting on client outputs and. outcomes that enables an assessment of grantee performance in achieving. the housing stability outcome measure. The CAPER is due to HUD annually by September 30. The Board of Supervisors usually conducts a public hearing following a noticed 30-day public review and comment period at their last scheduled meeting before the CAPER is due to HUD.

Annual Planning Materials
2025 - 2026

Annual Action Plan & Board Materials 2025-26

Board of Supervisors Urban County Committee 2025-26

Public Notices: Funding Workshop and 30-Day Review and Public Hearing 2025-26

Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Reports 2025-26

2024 - 2025

Annual Action Plan & Board Materials 2024-25

Board of Supervisors Urban County Committee 2024-25

Public Notices: Funding Workshop and 30-Day Review and Public Hearing 2024-25

Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Reports 2024-25

2023 - 2024

Annual Action Plan & Board Materials 2023-24

January 9, 2024 Draft Board Report – English | Spanish
January 9, 2024 Draft 1st Supplemental Amendment to the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan – English | Spanish
January 9, 2024 Draft 5th Supplemental Amendment to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan – English | Spanish
FINAL 23-24 Annual Action Plan – Public Document
May 9, 2023 Board Report, Order and Resolution
May 9, 2023 Board Report Attachments
FY 2023-2024 Draft Action Plan

Board of Supervisors Urban County Committee 2023-24

Public Notices: Funding Workshop and 30-Day Review and Public Hearing 2023-24

Public Notice of 30-Day Review and Public Hearing for the:
- 2023-2024 1st Substantial Amendment; and
- 2019-2020 5th Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan January 9, 2024 – English | Spanish

Public Notice of 30-Day Review and Public Hearing for the 2022-2023 CAPER September 26, 2023 - English | Spanish
Public Notice of 30-Day Review and Public Hearing for the Citizen Participation Plan Amendment August 22, 2023 – English | Spanish

Citizen Participation Plan - Draft

Public Notice of 30-Day Review and Public Hearing for the 2023-2024 Monterey Urban County Action Plan May 9, 2023 -English | Spanish
Public Notice of 2023-2024 Urban County Application and Funding Workshop December 21, 2022 - English|Spanish

Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Reports 2023-24

2022 - 2023

Annual Action Plan & Board Materials 2022-23

The Annual Action Plan provides a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan. The Annual Action Plan is how the Urban County funds specific activities every year. The preparation of the Annual Action Plan typically begins in December of the year before the AAP will be effective. The County will issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) inviting interested parties to prepare and submit proposals for CDBG funding by mid-January.

The Urban County also hosts an informational session for the community to explain the NOFA and application process during this period. The Annual Action Plan is usually due to HUD annually by May 15 and the Board of Supervisors usually conducts a noticed public hearing, following a noticed 30-day noticed public review and comment period, prior to adopting the Annual Action Plan at its last scheduled meeting before the due date.

Board of Supervisors Urban County Committee 2022-23

Public Notices: Funding Workshop and 30-Day Review and Public Hearing 2022-23

Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Reports 2022-23

2021 - 2022

Annual Action Plan & Board Materials 2021-22

Board of Supervisors Urban County Committee 2021-22

Public Notices: Funding Workshop and 30-Day Review and Public Hearing 2021-22

Public Notice of 30-Day Review and Public Hearing for the 2020-2021 CAPER September 27, 2022 English | Spanish
Public Notice of 30-Day Review and Public Hearing for the 1st Substantial Amendment to 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan January 25, 2022 - English | Spanish
Public Notice of 30-Day Review and Public Hearing for the 2021-2022 Monterey Urban County Plan May 11, 2021 English | Spanish
Public Notice of 2021-2022 Urban County Application and Funding Workshop January 6, 2021 English | Spanish
2021-2022 Urban County Notice of Funding Availability Workshop Zoom Webinar Video - Passcode: E=s7Wrqn