This page contains reports that set goals and track the progress of those goals as required by the City of Long Beach and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

CONSOLIDATED PLANS

The City of Long Beach is an entitlement jurisdiction for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) HOME Investment Partnership Program, American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds. For more information on these grants, please see the Housing and Urban Development page.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) consolidated the planning and application process of HUD-funded grant programs in 1995 to coordinate program requirements and simplify the process of requesting and obtaining federal funds through what is now called the Consolidated Plan. The current Consolidated Plan covers the period of October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2010 (described in fiscal years as FY 06 - FY 10). It describes the City's plan to create a viable urban community which offers decent affordable housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, especially for low and moderate income persons. The activities the City will undertake to achieve its stated objectives are described in this document, which was approved by the Long Beach City Council and HUD in 2005.

• 2005 - 2010 Consolidated Plan

ACTION PLANS

Each year during the current five-year Consolidated Plan cycle, the City must submit to HUD a one-year Action Plan. The Action Plan provides details on the proposed use of HUD funds to meet community needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. The current Action Plan covers the period of October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009 (FY 09). It describes the expected federal, state and local resources, the priorities and specific objectives the City hopes to achieve, and the activities that will be undertaken throughout the fiscal year.

• FY 09 Action Plan
• FY 08 Action Plan
• FY 07 Action Plan
• FY 06 Action Plan

CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE and EVALUATION REPORTS (CAPER)

The City of Long Beach must report on the progress of the Consolidated Plan to the community and HUD. The most recent Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) covers period of October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008 (FY 08). It comprises the City of Long Beach’s evaluation of accomplishments achieved as a result of the FY 08 Action Plan and was submitted to HUD in December of 2008.

• FY 08 CAPER
• FY 07 CAPER

NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) Summary

Requirements

• Requires all funds be used with respect to individuals and families whose income does not exceed 120 percent of area median income (AMI).
• Requires that at least 25 percent of the funds be used for the purchase and redevelopment of homes and properties that will be used to house individuals and families with incomes not greater than 50 percent of AMI.
• Requires states and local governments to give priority emphasis and consideration to areas with the greatest need, including those: with the greatest percentage of home foreclosures, the highest percentage of sub-prime mortgages, and those at risk of increased foreclosures.
• No matching funds are required.
• Directs states and local governments to use their allocation within 18 months of receipt.

Allowable Activities

• Allows funds to be used for establishing financing mechanisms for purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed homes,
• purchasing and rehabilitating properties that have been abandoned or foreclosed,
• establishing land banks for foreclosed homes,
• demolishing blighted structures, and
• redeveloping demolished or vacant properties.

For further information please click on the link:

http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/neighborhoodspg/