Public Notice for the City of Tulare

Public Notice for the City of Tulare Publication of a Draft Amendment to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (FY2025/26-FY2029/30) and Annual Action Plan Participate in Public Comment Period, Public Meeting on November 12th 2025, and Public Hearing on December 2nd 2025 The City of Tulare has published a draft amendment to the five-year Consolidated Plan for FY2025/26-FY2029/30 and Annual Action Plan for FY2025/26. The Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan establish a place-based, market-driven strategy for decisions about how federal and state grant funds will be allocated to address housing and community development needs. These plans are required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City of Tulare to receive federal grant funding, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs. After an initial 30-day comment period, public meeting on October 8th, public hearing on October 21st, and an online survey, City staff are proposing amendments to the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. The amendment to the Consolidated Plan proposes a commitment of new HOME funds to the development of affordable multifamily rental housing and tenant based rental assistance for low-income residents. While, the amendment to the Annual Action Plan proposes a reallocation of available CDBG funds to existing activities as well as an obligation of HOME funds to the development of affordable rental housing and tenant based rental assistance. The proposed amendments align with the Consolidated Plan goals identified below for reference, in particular the funding changes contribute to activities and projects that address goals number one and two. 1) Preserve and Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities 2) Revitalize Communities 3) Enhance Public Services Proposed Change to the FY 2025 Annual Action Plan Activity Type & Name; Original Allocation; *New Allocation (if different); Federal Program - Source Public Infrastructure and Facilities Improvements - $302,000; *$364,500; and, CDBG Services for People Experiencing Homelessness - $106,000; $106,000; and, CDBG Affordable Housing Preservation - $250,000; *$187,500; and, CDBG Program Administration and Planning (incl. Fair Housing) - $142,000; $142,000; and, CDBG Subtotal - $800,000 - CDBG Development of Affordable Housing - $0.00; *$275,000; and, HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance - $0.00; *$100,000; and, HOME Community Development Housing Organization Set-Aside (Required) - $0.00; *$75,000; and, HOME Program Administration and Planning - $0.00; *$50,000; and, HOME Subtotal - $500,000 - HOME Grand Total - $1,300,000 - CDBG and HOME Proposed Change to the FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Project; Anticipated CDBG or HOME Resources; Percentage of Total CDBG or HOME Resources Public Infrastructure and Facilities Improvements - $1,500,000; CDBG; 42% of total Homeless Services - $530,000; CDBG; 15% of total Affordable Housing - $870,000; CDBG; 24% of total Program Administration and Planning - $700,000; 19% of Total Total CDBG resources - $3,600,000 Development of Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing - $975,000; 54% of total; Tenant Based Rental Assistance - $375,000; 21% of total Community Housing Development Organization Set-Aside - $270,000; 15% of total; Program Administration and Planning - $180,000; 10% of Total Total HOME resources - $1,800,000 Public Comment Period: Members of the public are invited to submit comments on the draft amendments to the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan and the specific allocations of CDBG and HOME funds to the projects/actions contained therein to Norveen Brar, Housing and Grants Specialist, via email at nbrar@tulare.ca.gov, by phone at (559) 684-4222, in person or by mail to 411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274. The drafts will be available by October 31st, 2025 on the Community Development Department's website at https://www.tulare.ca.gov/government/departments/community-development/housing-grants-services/reports , and paper copies will be available at the Tulare Public Library located at 491 North 'M' Street in Tulare, CA 93274, and at the Permit Technician window on the first floor of City Hall (411 East Kern Avenue). Comments will be accepted between October 31st, 2025 and December 2nd, 2025. Public Meeting/Public Hearing: Members of the public, particularly residents of the City of Tulare, are invited to participate in one (1) public meeting and two (2) public hearings to receive presentations and offer feedback on the Draft Amendments to the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan and the funding allocations to projects/actions contained therein. Public Meeting – Tuesday, November 12th, 2025 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM In-person: Tulare Public Library, 'Charter' meeting room, 491 North 'M' Street in Tulare, CA 93274 oVirtual: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWZiv2o7do1JY0OvGe1_aw Public Hearings - Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 at 5:30 PM A summary of public comments received will be included in the final plans. For additional information or to request accessible arrangements, please contact Alexis Costales, Housing and Grants Manager, via email at acostales@tulare.ca.gov, by phone at (559) 684-4224, in person or by mail to 411 East Kern Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274. The City of Tulare does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or familial status in the administration of its programs and activities. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Tulare will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodations, please contact the Community Development Department at (559) 684-4224. October 31 2025 LYRK0397243