REPORT TO HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Review Two Draft Requests for Proposals: FY 2026/27 CDBG Capital Projects and FY 2026/27 and FY 2027/28 HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
BACKGROUND
The City of Sunnyvale receives annual entitlement grants of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as well as "program income" from loan repayments. As such, the City solicits proposals from local organizations to use a portion of these funds to provide eligible housing and community development services or projects to the Sunnyvale community.
The Requests for Proposals (RFP) describe the types of projects that are eligible for CDBG or HOME funding from the City and explains the City's process for evaluating and scoring proposals, determining award amounts, and approval of the awards.
The City releases the CDBG Capital Projects and Economic Development Activities RFP every year.
The City releases the HOME tenant based rental assistance (TBRA) RFP every two years. Any existing or new rental assistance program operator is welcome to apply.
EXISTING POLICY
HOUSING ELEMENT
Goal H-5: EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS - Promote equal housing opportunities for all residents, including Sunnyvale's special needs populations, so that residents can reside in the housing of their choice.
Policy H-5.6. Emergency Rental Assistance. Provide emergency rental assistance for residents in greatest need as a strategy for preventing homelessness.
Policy H-5.11. Housing for Persons with Disabilities. Continue to address the special needs of persons with disabilities through the provision of supportive housing, accessibility grants, and procedures for reasonable accommodation.
Policy H-5.13. Housing and Services to Address Homelessness. Participate in the County Collaborative on Affordable Housing and Homeless Issues to support it...
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