CDBG and HOME

The purpose of CDBG is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income.

CDBG provides funding to implement a wide variety of community and economic development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development and the provision of improved community facilities and services.

CDBG activities must meet one of the following National Objectives:

1. Benefit persons of low and moderate income
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
3. Meet other community development needs of particular urgency

Eligible activities which may be carried out with CDBG funds are as followed:

A. Public Facility Capital Improvement

• Property acquisition
• Rehabilitation
• Clearance and remediation activities

B. Public Services

• Operating costs (labor, supplies, and materials)
• Childcare Service
• Youth Services
• Crime/Domestic Violence Services
• Employment Services
• Healthcare Services
• Fair Housing Counseling
• Supportive Services for Disabled
• Legal Services

C. Economic Development and Micro-Enterprise

• A qualified Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) may carry out activities such as neighborhood revitalization, community economic development, or energy conservation.
• Business Assistance loans
• Support and development of micro-enterprise resulting in the retention or creation of permanent jobs.

NOTICE

CITY OF ALAMEDA PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CDBG ACTION PLANS FOR 

FY 2019-20 THROUGH 2024-25 & PROPOSED CHANGES

TO THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN

The City of Alameda (City) participates in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program as an Entitlement City. In accordance with 24 CFR 91.105(c)(2) and subpart B of the federal regulations relative to citizen participation for Community Planning and Development Programs, on December 16, 2025, City Council will consider proposed amendments to the CDBG Action Plans for fiscal years 2019-20 through 2024-25, reallocating $614,392.10 of CDBG funds. Below are the recommended programs and funding amounts for the proposed amendment:

The City is also making minor revisions to the Citizen Participation Plan to meet HUD’s requirements and city-wide goals to sufficiently address the community priority needs. These revisions have no impact on the 2025-29 Five Year Consolifated Plan or FY 2025 Annual Action Plan. 

OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD

The public is invited to participate in the CDBG process and to comment on the Action Plan Amendments, orally or in writing, according to the schedule below:

December 16, 2025 City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Public hearing regarding the proposed Action Plan Amendments for fiscal years 2019-20 through 2024-25. To view the public hearing, visit the City of Alameda website at: https://www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Content/Events-Activities/Regular-City-Council-Meeting.  Please reach out to Andre Fairley at (510) 747-6883 or by email at housing@alamedaca.gov for copies of the Action Plans affected by reprogrammable funding.

Additionally, comments regarding the proposed Action Plan Amendment may be submitted to Andre Fairley at (510) 747-6883 or by email at housing@alamedaca.gov. Please provide comments by 7:00 p.m. on December 16, 2025. The City Council will hear comments and consider adoption of the Action Plan Amendment at its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue. The public is encouraged to attend and participate. 

PROVISIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

If any person with an interest in participating in this program is a person with a disability as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and requires an accommodation to participate or take interest, a request for accommodation may be made to Andre Fairley at (510) 747-6883 (Voice) or by email at housing@alamedaca.gov. Such request shall include a description of the accommodation sought, along with a statement of the impairment that necessitates the accommodation. Any request for accommodation shall be reviewed and a response provided within five business days of receipt of such request. Notice of any accommodation granted will be promptly provided to the requester. 

PROVISIONS FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING RESIDENTS

The City of Alameda has a network of employees speaking some 45 languages who can act as interpreters for residents seeking information regarding federal programs. If notified five business days in advance, the City will arrange to have an interpreter available. Please contact Andre Fairley at (510) 747-6883 or by email at housing@alamedaca.gov.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The City of Alameda does not discriminate against any persons on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, source of income, genetic information, medical condition, physical disability or mental disability, or any other category protected by law.

Substantial Amendment Summary(PDF, 837KB)

The HOME program is a federal grant that finances housing projects in partnership with government, nonprofit, and private organizations.

HOME funding may be used for housing rehabilitation, tenant-based rental assistance, assistance to homebuyers, and acquisition of housing and new construction of housing. Funding may also cover other necessary activities related to the development of non-luxury housing, such as site acquisition, site improvements, demolition, and relocation.

The purpose of the HOME program is to:

• Expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing, particularly rental housing, for very low-income and low-income families
• Strengthen the abilities of State and local governments to design and implement strategies for achieving adequate supplies of decent, affordable housing
• Provide both financial and technical assistance to participating jurisdictions, including the development of model programs for developing affordable low income housing
• Extend and strengthen partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and nonprofit organizations, in the production and operation of affordable housing.

City of Alameda Citizen Participation Plan

Citizen Participation Plan(PDF, 165KB)

City of Alameda Action Plan (CDBG/HOME)

DRAFT - City of Alameda Action Plan FY 2024-25 (CDBG/HOME)(PDF, 658KB)

City of Alameda Action Plan FY 2023-24 (CDBG/HOME)(PDF, 2MB)

City of Alameda Action Plan FY 2022-23 (CDBG/HOME)(PDF, 4MB)

City of Alameda Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

DRAFT - 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)(PDF, 466KB)

FINAL - 2023-24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)(PDF, 1MB)

FINAL - 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)(PDF, 3MB) 

City of Alameda Consolidated Plan FY 2020-25/Action Plan FY 2020-21 (CDBG/HOME)

City Five Year Consolidated Plan FY 2020-25 – Action Plan FY 20-21 (CDBG/HOME)(PDF, 9MB)

Action Plan Amendment FY 2020-21(PDF, 140KB)

Alameda County Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing

Alameda County Al - January 2020 Alameda County AI - January 2020(PDF, 17MB)

City of Alameda Housing Affordability and Displacement Report

City of Alameda Housing Affordability and Displacement Report(PDF, 6MB)

Contact Andre Fairley, Housing and Human Services Management Analyst, by phone at 510-747-6883 or email at afairley@alamedaca.gov.