Homeless Services Oversight Council

In conjunction with the 10-year plan to end chronic homelessness, the following documents describe roles and by-laws for the newly created "Homeless Services Oversight Council." We will start taking in applications for appointments to this council. The application is due by July 24, 2009. 

1.  Invitation for Membership

2.  Application for the Homeless Services Oversight Council

3.  Homeless Services Oversight Council By-Laws

4.  Informational Brochure

Making Affordable Housing a Reality is Our Mission.

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The Housing and Economic Development section is dedicated to creating new housing opportunities for residents with low and moderate incomes by providing the following services:

1. Housing Grants: Managing Federal and State grants including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG), CalHome grant, and Supportive Housing Program (SHP) grants to fund community development and services projects.
2. Affordable Housing: Offering affordable housing opportunities for renters and homeowners throughout the County
3. First Time Homebuyer Program: Providing mortgage, downpayment, and closing cost assistance for qualified low income families to purchase their first home.
4. Housing Element: Updating and implementing the Housing Element of the County’s General Plan.

The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance places affordable housing requirements on both residential and commercial building projects.

Learn about the  American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009  

Staff:

    Tony Navarro - Planner III - (805) 781-5787

    Morgan Torell - Planner III - (805) 781-5113

    Suzan Ehdaie - Planner I - (805) 781-4974

    Soutsida Inpravongviengkham - Accountant - (805) 781-4378

    Nancy Robinson - Accounting Technician - (805) 781-4377

Local Affordable Housing Newsletters:

To keep you informed about the affordable housing news, we would like to share with you local newsletters we receive from other non-profit organizations. 

1. The Housing Trust Funds April-May 2008 Newsletter