Item 07 - 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report

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Attachment B Name of Program Objective Timeframe in KE Status of Program Implementation In CY 2024, the City held 45 workshops throughout the year to educate residents on the application process and assist in their pathway to homeownership. These workshops, D. Hold quarterly workshops for residents to which were held nearly every week, covered topics such as budgeting, credit, lending, provide education on the application and other homeownership -related matters. They took place at various community 34. Down Payment process to assist in the pathway to Once Every Quarter of a locations, including the Salgado Community Center, Delhi Center, Lawn Bowling Assistance homeownership. Workshops will start in Year Center, and Roosevelt Walker Community Center. Additionally, staff participated in August 2022 and continue quarterly. multiple community events and fairs, such as NeighborWorks OC's Homebuyer Fairs and the OCCHC Homebuyer Fair, extending outreach to a wider audience. These ongoing efforts highlight the City's dedication to supporting residents in achieving homeownership. In CY 2024, in addition to hosting 45 workshops, the City continued to actively promote E. Continue to advertise and promote the the homeownership assistance program through various media channels to ensure 34. Down Payment program to all forms of media to reach out broad reach to all residents who may be eligible. The City posted regular updates and Assistance to all residents who may be eligible for the Ongoing information about the program on its social media platforms, distributed flyers at City events, and conducted television interviews to further inform the public. These outreach program. efforts complemented the workshops and reinforced the City's commitment to making the program accessible to as many residents as possible. In CY 2024, the City continued to provide technical assistance to nonprofit organizations offering homeownership assistance and opportunities for families. The F. Provide financial support and technical City supported NeighborWorks Orange County in hosting Homebuyer 101 + City DPA 34. Down Payment assistance to nonprofit organizations to Ongoing monthly meetings and HUD -approved Homebuyer Education courses. The City also Assistance provide homeownership assistance and collaborated with nonprofits to facilitate events such as the OCCHC Homebuyer Fair opportunities for families. and Homeownership OC's Homebuyer Fair, where residents received crucial resources and guidance on homeownership. These efforts helped ensure that families in Santa Ana had access to the education and support they needed to achieve homeownership. In CY 2024, the City continued to provide technical assistance to nonprofit organizations offering homeownership assistance and opportunities for families. The G. Support nonprofit and for -profit City supported NeighborWorks Orange County in hosting Homebuyer 101 + City DPA 34. Down Payment organizations to educate homeowners, Ongoing monthly meetings and HUD -approved Homebuyer Education courses. The City also Assistance administer programs, and expand collaborated with nonprofits to facilitate events such as the OCCHC Homebuyer Fair homeownership opportunities. and Homeownership OC's Homebuyer Fair, where residents received crucial resources and guidance on homeownership. These efforts helped ensure that families in Santa Ana had access to the education and support they needed to achieve homeownership. 34. Down Payment H. Identify funding and partner with Dec. 24 Assistance community based organizations to support No Update for CY 2024. a Community Land Trust (CLT) homeownership program.