Glendale is proposing to direct $715,058.91 in federal dollars into its Emergency Home Repair program—money the city says is needed to “address increased need for critical housing repairs” among low-income homeowners.
The city’s proposed substantial amendment to its HUD Annual Action Plan would redirect $1,388,246 across multiple federal funding streams, with the largest share going toward home repairs and rental assistance. The public comment period runs through April 26.
What’s being redirected and why
The $715,058.91 earmarked for the Emergency Home Repair program was previously held in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit development accounts—funding tied to rental construction projects that were completed or cancelled without spending the full allocation.
The money comes from three separate budget years: $193,204.79 from 2021–22, $452,621.12 from 2024–25, and $69,233.00 from the current fiscal year.
Renters aren’t left out
The amendment also redirects $661,511.01 in HOME program funds, with $597,557.91 going to Tenant-Based Rental Assistance administered through A New Leaf, a nonprofit that provides rental assistance and case management services to eligible residents…