Housing Readiness Report

Local housing programs, as part of a housing element, have significant impacts on a city or county reaching its affordable housing goals. Each additional housing policy has a significant impact on the residents who are most in need of affordable housing. However, the number of programs that a jurisdiction includes in their housing element is not meant to imply how well a city or county is addressing local housing needs since the quality and impact of each will need to be determined as well.

PROGRAM NUMBER	ACTIONS	DELIVERABLE	DELIVERABLE DATE
1.1.1	The City has identified 54 multi-family rental units at-risk of converting from income-restricted to market-rate within the next 10 years. To preserve affordability of these units, the City shall:  Proactively meet with the property owners and identify funding sources and other incentives to continue income-restrictions.  The City shall develop strategies to act quickly should the property owners decide not to continue income restrictions. The strategy program may include, but is not limited to, identifying potential funding sources and organizations and agencies to purchase the property. If preservation is not possible, the City shall ensure that tenants of at-risk units opting out of low-income use restrictions are properly noticed and informed of resources available to them for assistance.  Comply with Government Code Sections 65863.10-13 which contain a series of noticing provisions designed to give tenants sufficient time to understand and prepare for potential rent increases, as well as to provide local governments and potential preservation buyers with an opportunity to preserve the property.  Coordinate with qualified entities per Government Code Sections 65863.10-13, immediately upon being notified by property owners of at-risk units to provide entities with an opportunity to preserve the property.	Retention of existing affordable housing stock through early action regarding 54 “at-risk” units.	The Housing Coordinator will contact management of Hope Solutions MHSA and Antioch Rivertown Senior buildings by 2028 (earliest conversion date is 2032) to start looking at funding sources and other incentives.
1.1.2	Continue to contribute funds for and promote the Housing Rehabilitation Program administered by Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley (HHEBSV). This program provides home repair services to improve housing safety and health conditions, assist residents to age in place, and prevent displacement for low-income mobile homes and single-family homeowners. Assistance is provided through zero and low-interest loans and grants to extremely low-, low-, and moderate-income households. The City provides information about the program on the City website and at City Hall and refers homeowners to Habitat to complete the application.	Annually serve 19 lower income residents through the provision of at least four loans of up to $75,000 and ten grants of up to $15,000. . Target: EJ neighborhoods, including the northwest area of the city and citywide.	Ongoing, and funded annually with grant funding, currently at $510,000/yr.
1.1.3	Provide financial down payment and closing cost assistance to lower-income households to aid in the purchase of a home in the city through the Antioch Homeowner Program (AHOP). Targeted population outreach includes households currently residing or working in Antioch, those who are first-time home buyers, Section 8 renter voucher participants, and those being displaced.	Annually serve seven lower income households to become Antioch homeowners through the provision of at least seven loans of up to $75,000 and five grants (as needed) of up to $20,000 for closing and other costs.	Annual grant funding to program, currently $500,000 per year for loans and grants, and $60,000 for program administration.
1.1.4	Increase housing and energy security for lower income households by reducing energy consumption by providing grants for increased insulation, weatherstripping, replacing single-paned windows, replacing failing HVAC systems with energy star units, and other energy-saving measures as needed for lower income homeowners.	Annually serve five extremely and very low-income (0-59% AMI) homeowners through the provision of at least five grants annually of up to $20,000.	Annual grant funding to program.
1.1.5	Assist extremely and very low-income renters with information about affordable housing resources, rental assistance, utility assistance, and other housing information through the provision of two Affordable Housing pamphlets, one for seniors and one for the general population, and a recorded training provided on the website and inperson assistance through classes at the Senior Center.	: Annually provide a minimum of six in-person trainings at the Antioch Senior Center; respond to an estimated 50 email or telephone inquiries about finding affordable housing. . Targeting: EJ neighborhoods, including the northwest portions of the city, and citywide.
1.1.6	Continue to provide information to extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate-income homeowners, other homeowners with special needs, and owners of rental units occupied by lower-income and special needs households regarding the availability of all of the City's housing programs, fair housing rights and investigation, and tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities and counseling programs funded by the City. Disseminate information developed and provided by the Housing Authority of Contra Costa County and Contra Costa County’s Department of Conservation and Development to Antioch residents. Continue to use the City’s website and social media to advertise the programs.	Through public education, and city implementation of the above outreach activities, the public’s ability to use programs will be enhanced and Housing Element objectives will be easier to achieve. Conduct outreach twice annually with community-based organizations and other potential community partners that are working with lower-income community members. . Targeting: EJ neighborhoods, including the northwest portion of the city and citywide.	 Social media outreach (Facebook, Next Door) six times per year.  City Manager Newsletter twice per year.  Email blasts to faith communities, service organizations, 2-1-1, and nonprofit agencies two times per year Tabling at special events four times per year.  Tabling targeted to limited English proficiency speakers of Spanish and Tagalog two times per year.  Update to City website two times per year.  Presentation before City Council on programs two times per year.
1.1.7	Enforcement of planning and building codes i to protect Antioch’s housing stock and ensure the health and safety of those who live in the city, especially in neighborhoods identified within city’s Environmental Justice Element, to address issues discussed within the Housing Needs and AFFH Chapters of this Element. Typical code enforcement actions relate to life safety and public health violations, unpermitted construction, and deteriorated buildings. Code enforcement is performed on a survey and complaint basis, with staff responding to public inquiries as needed.	Monitor the housing conditions in the city and respond to complaints. Inform violators of available rehabilitation assistance. Through remediation of substandard housing conditions, return approximately six units/year to safe and sanitary condition, thereby keeping people in their homes and preventing displacement. . Targeting: Areas in the northwest portion of the city, including EJ neighborhoods and the Sycamore neighborhood.	 Ongoing routine enforcement survey activities and complaint basis, with staff responding to public inquiries as needed.  Annually survey multi-family developments in the environmental justice neighborhoods for life safety and public health violations.
1.1.8	Continue to provide information on the City’s website on safe housing conditions and tools to address unhealthy housing conditions, including information on County programs and resources like the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Collaborate with local community organizations to outreach and provide assistance to city residents facing unhealthy housing conditions. Consistent with the City’s Environmental Justice policies currently under development, safe housing outreach will be targeted in northwestern Antioch and environmental justice neighborhoods, to address issues discussed within the Housing Needs and AFFH Chapters of this Element.	Annually assist a minimum of 10 households in applying for Housing Rehabilitation Program grants to address unsafe housing conditions within Antioch’s Environmental Justice neighborhoods. . Targeting: Areas in the northwest portion of the city, including EJ neighborhoods and the Sycamore neighborhood.	 Continue to provide information on the city’s website regarding the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/ Silicon Valley.  Develop and provide informational brochures related to safe housing resources available to residents, including but not limited to materials from Costa County’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program.
1.1.9	Continue to utilize available federal, State, and local housing funds for infrastructure improvements that support housing for Antioch’s extremely low-, very low-, lowincome, and large households. The City uses CDBG funds for street improvements and handicapped barrier removal within low-income census tracts.  The City will ensure that the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes projects needed to correct existing infrastructure deficiencies, including infrastructure to combat chronic flooding, and to help finance and facilitate the development of housing for special needs groups. This will ensure that the condition of infrastructure does not preclude lower-income housing development.  The City will coordinate and promote infrastructure improvements with non-profit housing development programs. In addition, improvements and resources are promoted on the City’s website, local newspapers, at the senior center, and through televised public City meeting and hearings.	Provide infrastructure improvements necessary to accommodate the City’s lower-income RHNA need of 1,248 dwelling units.	Annually, as funds are available, and as part of the City’s five-year CIP.
1.1.10	Continue to implement the condominium conversion ordinance, which establishes regulations for the conversion of rental units to owner-occupied units. The ordinance requires that any displaced tenants who choose not to purchase and who are handicapped, have minor children in school, or are age 60 or older be given an additional six months in which to find suitable replacement housing according to the timetable or schedule for relocation approved in the conversion application.	Conservation of rental units currently being rented by lower-income households and tenants with special needs when units are proposed to the city to be converted to ownership.	Continue to implement process as approached by property owners seeking to convert rental multi-family units to owner occupied condominiums.
1.1.11	Continue and expand partnerships between various governmental, public service, and private agencies and advocacy organizations to provide ongoing workshops and written materials to aid in the prevention of foreclosures. The City will continue to provide information about foreclosure resources on the City website and at City Hall. The City will also continue to refer persons at-risk of foreclosure to public and private agencies that provide foreclosure counseling and prevention services.	Foreclosure prevention.	going
1.1.12	As part of the development review process, ensure that new residential development meets City standards and guidelines for conserving water through provision of drought-tolerant landscaping, and the utilization of reclaimed wastewater when feasible. Continue to encourage water conservation through City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO) that conforms to the State’s model ordinance. Encourage water utilities to participate in BayREN’s Water Upgrade $aves Program in order to make water efficiency improvements availability to residents at no up-front cost.	Conservation of water resources.	Ongoing, as project applications are received for design review.
1.1.13	Continue to pursue funding sources and program partnerships for energy saving and conservation. Encourage developers to utilize energy-saving designs and building materials, including measures related to the siting of buildings, landscaping, and solar access. The City will continue to enforce state requirements, including Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, for energy conservation in new residential projects. The City will post and distribute information to residents and property owners on currently available weatherization and energy conservation programs, including annual mailing in city utility billings. The city will refer individuals interested in utility assistance to the appropriate local provider and to nonprofit organizations that may offer utility assistance. City efforts could include the following:  Provide information regarding incentives for energy efficiency and electrification, rebate programs, and energy audits available through Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), BayREN, and other relevant organizations.  Refer residents and businesses to energy conservation programs such as Build It Green and LEED for Homes.  Develop incentives, such as expedited plan check, for developments that are utilizing green building.  Promote funding opportunities for green buildings, including available rebates and funding through the California Energy Commission.  Provide resource materials regarding green building and conservation programs on the city website and at the Planning and Building Counter.	Increase energy efficiency, lower energy and construction cost burdens on housing for lower-income and special needs households, increase public awareness and information on energy conservation opportunities and assistance programs for new and existing residential units, and comply with State energy conservation requirements. Make information available on the City’s website and in public places, such as City Hall, by March 2023.	Ongoing
1.1.14	Continue to encourage “green building” practices in new and existing housing development and neighborhoods. The city will continue to provide information on green building programs and resources on the city website and at City Hall. The City shall continually analyze current technologies and best practices and update the informational material as necessary. The city will continue to promote the Energy Upgrade California program, which provides incentives for energy-saving upgrades to existing homes.	Encourage green building practices.	Annually reviewing local building codes to ensure consistency with State-mandated green buildings standards. Make updated information available on the City’s website and in public places, such as City Hall, by March 2023.
2.1.1	Using the City’s GIS database, create and maintain an inventory that identifies sites planned and zoned for residential development for which development projects have yet to be approved. This database shall also have the ability to identify sites that have the potential for development into emergency shelters, or mixed-use areas.	Maintenance of an inventory of available sites for usein discussions with potential developers and evaluating the City’s ability to meet projected future housing needs.	Database to be developed within six months of Housing Element adoption; to be updated and maintained on a regular basis.
2.1.2	The City has identified adequate sites to accommodate its fair share of extremely low-, very low-, and low-income housing for this Housing Element planning period. The inventory includes sites where multi-family residential development at a minimum net density of 25 du/ac and up to 35 du/ac is permitted by right. The City will support construction of new housing for homeownership and rental units on vacant and non-vacant sites identified in the sites inventory. Per Government Code Section 65863, which limits the downzoning of sites identified in the Housing Element unless there is no net loss in capacity and the community can still identify “adequate sites” to address the regional housing need, the City shall ensure that any future rezoning actions do not result in a net loss in housing sites and/or capacity to meet its RHNA. To ensure compliance with SB 166, the City will develop a procedure to track:  Unit count and income/affordability assumed on parcels included in the sites inventory.  Actual units constructed and income/affordability when parcels are developed.  Net change in capacity and summary of remaining capacity in meeting remaining RHNA.	Prevention of net loss of housing sites and capacity for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income housing. Provide the sites inventory on City website and update the inventory at least semi-annually. Develop procedure for monitoring No Net Loss by the end of 2023.	Ongoing
2.1.3	Facilitate the development of a range of housing types and opportunities to meet the need for providing both affordable and above moderate-income housing. Meet with prospective developers as requested, both for profit and non-profit, on the City of Antioch’s development review and design review processes, focusing on City requirements and expectations. Discussion will provide ways in which the City’s review processes could be streamlined without compromising protection of the public health and welfare, and funding assistance available in the event the project will meet affordable housing goals. The city will use feedback from developer discussions to understand developers’ experiences with the City’s permitting process and where there are points of friction.	To facilitate the development review process byensuring a clear understanding on the part of developers as to City expectations for their projects and timeline. Discussion is also anticipated to function as a feedback loop and assist the City in minimizing the costs of the development review process to new residential development.	 Develop post-entitlement survey by end of January 2023, which will be distributed to applicants of housing development projects following completion of project construction.  Schedule at least five (5) meetings per year with developers to identify ways to potentially improve the city’s development review and/or building permitting processes.
2.1.4	Although the City no longer funds its own first-time homebuyers loan program, it will provide information to eligible buyers about loan programs offered by the California Housing Finance Agency and any other similar programs that may become available.	Increase awareness of funds available for eligible first-time homebuyers.	The Housing Coordinator will prepare a “fact sheet”annually to hand out to the inquiring public. The fact sheet is updated annually after July 1.
2.1.5	Explore and inventory the variety of potential financial assistance programs from both the public and private sectors to provide more affordable housing units. The HousingCoordinator will provide assistance to the City in preparation of applications for potential financial assistance programs. Additionally, the Housing Coordinator, on an annual basis, will specify which programs the City should apply for. All available local, State, federal, and private affordable housing programs for new housing and for the conservation and/or rehabilitation of existing housing will bepursued, including, but not limited to the following:  County Mortgage Revenue Bond program (proceeds from the sale of bonds finances the development of affordable housing).  County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (buy down of interest rates for lower-income households).  Calhome Program (to assist in the development of for-sale housing for lower-income households).  FDIC Affordable Housing Program (assistance for rehabilitation costs and closing costs for lower-income households).  HELP Program (for preservation of affordable housing and rehabilitation of housing).  Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) (for rehabilitation of lower-income and senior housing).  HUD Single-Family Property Disposition Program (for rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing).  Loan Packaging Program (for development and rehabilitation of affordable housing for lower-income households and seniors).  Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Programs (for development of rental housing and preservation of existing affordable housing for large family units).  McAuley Institute (for new housing or rehabilitation of housing for lower-income households).  Mercy Loan Fund (for new housing or for rehabilitation of housing for the disabled and lower-income households).  Neighborhood Housing Services (for rehabilitation of housing for lower-income households).  Section 8 Housing Assistance (rent subsidies for very low-income households).  Section 223(f) Mortgage Insurance for Purchase/Refinance (for acquisition and development of new rental housing).  Section 241(a) Rehabilitation Loans for Multi-Family Projects (for energy conservation and rehabilitation of apartments).  Neighborhood Stabilization Program (acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties).	Maximize access to governmental and private housing programs, and thereby facilitate achievement of other Housing Element objectives.	 The Housing Coordinator will maintain, and annually review an ongoing list of funding opportunities available to affordable housing developments.  Additionally, the Coordinator will assist the city in pursuit of federal, state, and private funding for low- and moderate-income housing by applying for state and federal monies 3 annually for direct support of lower-income housing construction and rehabilitation, specifically for development of housing affordable to extremely low-income households.
2.1.6	Encourage the development of housing units for households earning less than 30 percent of the Median Family Income (MFI) for Contra Costa County. Specific emphasis shall be placed on the provision of family housing and nontraditional housing types such as single-room occupancy units and transitional housing. The City will encourage development of housing for extremely low-income households through a variety of activities such as targeted outreach to for-profit and non-profit housing developers; providing financial or in-kind technical assistance, fee support, land-write downs, and/or expedited/priority processing; identifying grant and funding opportunities; and/or offering additional incentives to supplement density bonus provisions in State law. With implementation of the Housing Element, more sites will be zoned to densities up to 35 units per acre, which will offer additional opportunities to provide housing for extremely low-income households.	Encourage and facilitate construction of 175 units affordable to extremely low-income households to meet RHNA.	Outreach to developers on at least an annual basis; apply for or support applications for funding on an ongoing basis; review and prioritize local funding at least twice in the planning period.

PROGRAM NUMBER

ACTIONS

DELIVERABLE

DELIVERABLE DATE

1.1.1

The City has identified 54 multi-family rental units at-risk of converting from income-restricted to market-rate within the next 10 years. To preserve affordability of these units, the City shall:  Proactively meet with the property owners and identify funding sources and other incentives to continue income-restrictions.  The City shall develop strategies to act quickly should the property owners decide not to continue income restrictions. The strategy program may include, but is not limited to, identifying potential funding sources and organizations and agencies to purchase the property. If preservation is not possible, the City shall ensure that tenants of at-risk units opting out of low-income use restrictions are properly noticed and informed of resources available to them for assistance.  Comply with Government Code Sections 65863.10-13 which contain a series of noticing provisions designed to give tenants sufficient time to understand and prepare for potential rent increases, as well as to provide local governments and potential preservation buyers with an opportunity to preserve the property.  Coordinate with qualified entities per Government Code Sections 65863.10-13, immediately upon being notified by property owners of at-risk units to provide entities with an opportunity to preserve the property.

Retention of existing affordable housing stock through early action regarding 54 “at-risk” units.

The Housing Coordinator will contact management of Hope Solutions MHSA and Antioch Rivertown Senior buildings by 2028 (earliest conversion date is 2032) to start looking at funding sources and other incentives.

1.1.2

Continue to contribute funds for and promote the Housing Rehabilitation Program administered by Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley (HHEBSV). This program provides home repair services to improve housing safety and health conditions, assist residents to age in place, and prevent displacement for low-income mobile homes and single-family homeowners. Assistance is provided through zero and low-interest loans and grants to extremely low-, low-, and moderate-income households. The City provides information about the program on the City website and at City Hall and refers homeowners to Habitat to complete the application.

Annually serve 19 lower income residents through the provision of at least four loans of up to $75,000 and ten grants of up to $15,000. . Target: EJ neighborhoods, including the northwest area of the city and citywide.

Ongoing, and funded annually with grant funding, currently at $510,000/yr.

1.1.3

Provide financial down payment and closing cost assistance to lower-income households to aid in the purchase of a home in the city through the Antioch Homeowner Program (AHOP). Targeted population outreach includes households currently residing or working in Antioch, those who are first-time home buyers, Section 8 renter voucher participants, and those being displaced.

Annually serve seven lower income households to become Antioch homeowners through the provision of at least seven loans of up to $75,000 and five grants (as needed) of up to $20,000 for closing and other costs.

Annual grant funding to program, currently $500,000 per year for loans and grants, and $60,000 for program administration.

1.1.4

Increase housing and energy security for lower income households by reducing energy consumption by providing grants for increased insulation, weatherstripping, replacing single-paned windows, replacing failing HVAC systems with energy star units, and other energy-saving measures as needed for lower income homeowners.

Annually serve five extremely and very low-income (0-59% AMI) homeowners through the provision of at least five grants annually of up to $20,000.

Annual grant funding to program.

1.1.5

Assist extremely and very low-income renters with information about affordable housing resources, rental assistance, utility assistance, and other housing information through the provision of two Affordable Housing pamphlets, one for seniors and one for the general population, and a recorded training provided on the website and inperson assistance through classes at the Senior Center.

: Annually provide a minimum of six in-person trainings at the Antioch Senior Center; respond to an estimated 50 email or telephone inquiries about finding affordable housing. . Targeting: EJ neighborhoods, including the northwest portions of the city, and citywide.

1.1.6

Continue to provide information to extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate-income homeowners, other homeowners with special needs, and owners of rental units occupied by lower-income and special needs households regarding the availability of all of the City's housing programs, fair housing rights and investigation, and tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities and counseling programs funded by the City. Disseminate information developed and provided by the Housing Authority of Contra Costa County and Contra Costa County’s Department of Conservation and Development to Antioch residents. Continue to use the City’s website and social media to advertise the programs.

Through public education, and city implementation of the above outreach activities, the public’s ability to use programs will be enhanced and Housing Element objectives will be easier to achieve. Conduct outreach twice annually with community-based organizations and other potential community partners that are working with lower-income community members. . Targeting: EJ neighborhoods, including the northwest portion of the city and citywide.

 Social media outreach (Facebook, Next Door) six times per year.  City Manager Newsletter twice per year.  Email blasts to faith communities, service organizations, 2-1-1, and nonprofit agencies two times per year Tabling at special events four times per year.  Tabling targeted to limited English proficiency speakers of Spanish and Tagalog two times per year.  Update to City website two times per year.  Presentation before City Council on programs two times per year.

1.1.7

Enforcement of planning and building codes i to protect Antioch’s housing stock and ensure the health and safety of those who live in the city, especially in neighborhoods identified within city’s Environmental Justice Element, to address issues discussed within the Housing Needs and AFFH Chapters of this Element. Typical code enforcement actions relate to life safety and public health violations, unpermitted construction, and deteriorated buildings. Code enforcement is performed on a survey and complaint basis, with staff responding to public inquiries as needed.

Monitor the housing conditions in the city and respond to complaints. Inform violators of available rehabilitation assistance. Through remediation of substandard housing conditions, return approximately six units/year to safe and sanitary condition, thereby keeping people in their homes and preventing displacement. . Targeting: Areas in the northwest portion of the city, including EJ neighborhoods and the Sycamore neighborhood.

 Ongoing routine enforcement survey activities and complaint basis, with staff responding to public inquiries as needed.  Annually survey multi-family developments in the environmental justice neighborhoods for life safety and public health violations.

1.1.8

Continue to provide information on the City’s website on safe housing conditions and tools to address unhealthy housing conditions, including information on County programs and resources like the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Collaborate with local community organizations to outreach and provide assistance to city residents facing unhealthy housing conditions. Consistent with the City’s Environmental Justice policies currently under development, safe housing outreach will be targeted in northwestern Antioch and environmental justice neighborhoods, to address issues discussed within the Housing Needs and AFFH Chapters of this Element.

Annually assist a minimum of 10 households in applying for Housing Rehabilitation Program grants to address unsafe housing conditions within Antioch’s Environmental Justice neighborhoods. . Targeting: Areas in the northwest portion of the city, including EJ neighborhoods and the Sycamore neighborhood.

 Continue to provide information on the city’s website regarding the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/ Silicon Valley.  Develop and provide informational brochures related to safe housing resources available to residents, including but not limited to materials from Costa County’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program.

1.1.9

Continue to utilize available federal, State, and local housing funds for infrastructure improvements that support housing for Antioch’s extremely low-, very low-, lowincome, and large households. The City uses CDBG funds for street improvements and handicapped barrier removal within low-income census tracts.  The City will ensure that the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes projects needed to correct existing infrastructure deficiencies, including infrastructure to combat chronic flooding, and to help finance and facilitate the development of housing for special needs groups. This will ensure that the condition of infrastructure does not preclude lower-income housing development.  The City will coordinate and promote infrastructure improvements with non-profit housing development programs. In addition, improvements and resources are promoted on the City’s website, local newspapers, at the senior center, and through televised public City meeting and hearings.

Provide infrastructure improvements necessary to accommodate the City’s lower-income RHNA need of 1,248 dwelling units.

Annually, as funds are available, and as part of the City’s five-year CIP.

1.1.10

Continue to implement the condominium conversion ordinance, which establishes regulations for the conversion of rental units to owner-occupied units. The ordinance requires that any displaced tenants who choose not to purchase and who are handicapped, have minor children in school, or are age 60 or older be given an additional six months in which to find suitable replacement housing according to the timetable or schedule for relocation approved in the conversion application.

Conservation of rental units currently being rented by lower-income households and tenants with special needs when units are proposed to the city to be converted to ownership.

Continue to implement process as approached by property owners seeking to convert rental multi-family units to owner occupied condominiums.

1.1.11

Continue and expand partnerships between various governmental, public service, and private agencies and advocacy organizations to provide ongoing workshops and written materials to aid in the prevention of foreclosures. The City will continue to provide information about foreclosure resources on the City website and at City Hall. The City will also continue to refer persons at-risk of foreclosure to public and private agencies that provide foreclosure counseling and prevention services.

Foreclosure prevention.

going

1.1.12

As part of the development review process, ensure that new residential development meets City standards and guidelines for conserving water through provision of drought-tolerant landscaping, and the utilization of reclaimed wastewater when feasible. Continue to encourage water conservation through City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO) that conforms to the State’s model ordinance. Encourage water utilities to participate in BayREN’s Water Upgrade $aves Program in order to make water efficiency improvements availability to residents at no up-front cost.

Conservation of water resources.

Ongoing, as project applications are received for design review.

1.1.13

Continue to pursue funding sources and program partnerships for energy saving and conservation. Encourage developers to utilize energy-saving designs and building materials, including measures related to the siting of buildings, landscaping, and solar access. The City will continue to enforce state requirements, including Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, for energy conservation in new residential projects. The City will post and distribute information to residents and property owners on currently available weatherization and energy conservation programs, including annual mailing in city utility billings. The city will refer individuals interested in utility assistance to the appropriate local provider and to nonprofit organizations that may offer utility assistance. City efforts could include the following:  Provide information regarding incentives for energy efficiency and electrification, rebate programs, and energy audits available through Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), BayREN, and other relevant organizations.  Refer residents and businesses to energy conservation programs such as Build It Green and LEED for Homes.  Develop incentives, such as expedited plan check, for developments that are utilizing green building.  Promote funding opportunities for green buildings, including available rebates and funding through the California Energy Commission.  Provide resource materials regarding green building and conservation programs on the city website and at the Planning and Building Counter.

Increase energy efficiency, lower energy and construction cost burdens on housing for lower-income and special needs households, increase public awareness and information on energy conservation opportunities and assistance programs for new and existing residential units, and comply with State energy conservation requirements. Make information available on the City’s website and in public places, such as City Hall, by March 2023.

Ongoing

1.1.14

Continue to encourage “green building” practices in new and existing housing development and neighborhoods. The city will continue to provide information on green building programs and resources on the city website and at City Hall. The City shall continually analyze current technologies and best practices and update the informational material as necessary. The city will continue to promote the Energy Upgrade California program, which provides incentives for energy-saving upgrades to existing homes.

Encourage green building practices.

Annually reviewing local building codes to ensure consistency with State-mandated green buildings standards. Make updated information available on the City’s website and in public places, such as City Hall, by March 2023.

2.1.1

Using the City’s GIS database, create and maintain an inventory that identifies sites planned and zoned for residential development for which development projects have yet to be approved. This database shall also have the ability to identify sites that have the potential for development into emergency shelters, or mixed-use areas.

Maintenance of an inventory of available sites for usein discussions with potential developers and evaluating the City’s ability to meet projected future housing needs.

Database to be developed within six months of Housing Element adoption; to be updated and maintained on a regular basis.

2.1.2

The City has identified adequate sites to accommodate its fair share of extremely low-, very low-, and low-income housing for this Housing Element planning period. The inventory includes sites where multi-family residential development at a minimum net density of 25 du/ac and up to 35 du/ac is permitted by right. The City will support construction of new housing for homeownership and rental units on vacant and non-vacant sites identified in the sites inventory. Per Government Code Section 65863, which limits the downzoning of sites identified in the Housing Element unless there is no net loss in capacity and the community can still identify “adequate sites” to address the regional housing need, the City shall ensure that any future rezoning actions do not result in a net loss in housing sites and/or capacity to meet its RHNA. To ensure compliance with SB 166, the City will develop a procedure to track:  Unit count and income/affordability assumed on parcels included in the sites inventory.  Actual units constructed and income/affordability when parcels are developed.  Net change in capacity and summary of remaining capacity in meeting remaining RHNA.

Prevention of net loss of housing sites and capacity for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income housing. Provide the sites inventory on City website and update the inventory at least semi-annually. Develop procedure for monitoring No Net Loss by the end of 2023.

Ongoing

2.1.3

Facilitate the development of a range of housing types and opportunities to meet the need for providing both affordable and above moderate-income housing. Meet with prospective developers as requested, both for profit and non-profit, on the City of Antioch’s development review and design review processes, focusing on City requirements and expectations. Discussion will provide ways in which the City’s review processes could be streamlined without compromising protection of the public health and welfare, and funding assistance available in the event the project will meet affordable housing goals. The city will use feedback from developer discussions to understand developers’ experiences with the City’s permitting process and where there are points of friction.

To facilitate the development review process byensuring a clear understanding on the part of developers as to City expectations for their projects and timeline. Discussion is also anticipated to function as a feedback loop and assist the City in minimizing the costs of the development review process to new residential development.

 Develop post-entitlement survey by end of January 2023, which will be distributed to applicants of housing development projects following completion of project construction.  Schedule at least five (5) meetings per year with developers to identify ways to potentially improve the city’s development review and/or building permitting processes.

2.1.4

Although the City no longer funds its own first-time homebuyers loan program, it will provide information to eligible buyers about loan programs offered by the California Housing Finance Agency and any other similar programs that may become available.

Increase awareness of funds available for eligible first-time homebuyers.

The Housing Coordinator will prepare a “fact sheet”annually to hand out to the inquiring public. The fact sheet is updated annually after July 1.

2.1.5

Explore and inventory the variety of potential financial assistance programs from both the public and private sectors to provide more affordable housing units. The HousingCoordinator will provide assistance to the City in preparation of applications for potential financial assistance programs. Additionally, the Housing Coordinator, on an annual basis, will specify which programs the City should apply for. All available local, State, federal, and private affordable housing programs for new housing and for the conservation and/or rehabilitation of existing housing will bepursued, including, but not limited to the following:  County Mortgage Revenue Bond program (proceeds from the sale of bonds finances the development of affordable housing).  County Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (buy down of interest rates for lower-income households).  Calhome Program (to assist in the development of for-sale housing for lower-income households).  FDIC Affordable Housing Program (assistance for rehabilitation costs and closing costs for lower-income households).  HELP Program (for preservation of affordable housing and rehabilitation of housing).  Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) (for rehabilitation of lower-income and senior housing).  HUD Single-Family Property Disposition Program (for rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing).  Loan Packaging Program (for development and rehabilitation of affordable housing for lower-income households and seniors).  Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Programs (for development of rental housing and preservation of existing affordable housing for large family units).  McAuley Institute (for new housing or rehabilitation of housing for lower-income households).  Mercy Loan Fund (for new housing or for rehabilitation of housing for the disabled and lower-income households).  Neighborhood Housing Services (for rehabilitation of housing for lower-income households).  Section 8 Housing Assistance (rent subsidies for very low-income households).  Section 223(f) Mortgage Insurance for Purchase/Refinance (for acquisition and development of new rental housing).  Section 241(a) Rehabilitation Loans for Multi-Family Projects (for energy conservation and rehabilitation of apartments).  Neighborhood Stabilization Program (acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties).

Maximize access to governmental and private housing programs, and thereby facilitate achievement of other Housing Element objectives.

 The Housing Coordinator will maintain, and annually review an ongoing list of funding opportunities available to affordable housing developments.  Additionally, the Coordinator will assist the city in pursuit of federal, state, and private funding for low- and moderate-income housing by applying for state and federal monies 3 annually for direct support of lower-income housing construction and rehabilitation, specifically for development of housing affordable to extremely low-income households.

2.1.6

Encourage the development of housing units for households earning less than 30 percent of the Median Family Income (MFI) for Contra Costa County. Specific emphasis shall be placed on the provision of family housing and nontraditional housing types such as single-room occupancy units and transitional housing. The City will encourage development of housing for extremely low-income households through a variety of activities such as targeted outreach to for-profit and non-profit housing developers; providing financial or in-kind technical assistance, fee support, land-write downs, and/or expedited/priority processing; identifying grant and funding opportunities; and/or offering additional incentives to supplement density bonus provisions in State law. With implementation of the Housing Element, more sites will be zoned to densities up to 35 units per acre, which will offer additional opportunities to provide housing for extremely low-income households.

Encourage and facilitate construction of 175 units affordable to extremely low-income households to meet RHNA.

Outreach to developers on at least an annual basis; apply for or support applications for funding on an ongoing basis; review and prioritize local funding at least twice in the planning period.

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