Item 23 - Public Hearing - FY 2025-29 5 Year Plan, Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs

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Orange County 200 25-29 Regional AFH 1. Review and amend (if necessary) Reasonable Accommodation regulations and procedures. Review and amend regulations and procedures by the end of FY 25/26. 2. Provide information on supportive services for individuals with disabilities, single female-headed households, and homeless individuals via the OC Social Services Agency. Conduct annually by Dec. 31st of each year. 3. Partner with OCTA and publish public transit program info (OC Flex, OC ACCESS Service, and youth rider free pass). Conduct bi-annually by Dec. 31st of each year. Issue: Disproportionate Housing Needs The City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element identified substandard housing conditions for low-income households as an issue facing low-income residents in the city. Additionally, housing cost burden is an issue for renters throughout Orange County. Contributing Factors: Substandard housing conditions due to: 1. Insufficient affordable and healthy homes for very-low incomes. 2. Lack of insufficient outreach and education on code enforcement. 3. Insufficient funding for repairs or rehabilitation. 4. Via Iglesia neighborhood has homes in need of repairs Actions: Reduce existence of substandard housing conditions through the following actions: Timeframe: 1. Add information about the City's Code Enforcement service on the City's website for renters and owners. Information added on City’s website to be completed by the end of FY 25/26. Annually, conduct one informational campaign on Code Enforcement services with the goal of reaching at least 10 renters and 10 owners. 2. Create educational materials about healthy homes, and post information on the City's website. Educational materials to be completed by the end of FY 25/26 and posted to the City’s website annually. EXHIBIT 6