The City of El Cajon received a formula grant award of $590,148.36 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239), effective September 16, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2034. This award supports affordable housing development and rental assistance activities within El Cajon, California. The formula grant funds eligible activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and rehabilitation of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance for low- and moderate-income households. All assisted housing units must meet HOME program income targeting and affordability requirements, with units remaining affordable for 5 to 20 years depending on the activity type and level of HOME funding contribution.
As a participating jurisdiction under the HOME program, the City of El Cajon is required to implement the funded activities consistent with its five-year Consolidated Plan and annual Action Plans, which are subject to HUD review within 45 days of submission. The city must maintain comprehensive records documenting program compliance for five years beyond the required affordability periods to demonstrate achievement of HOME program requirements, as specified in 24 CFR Part 91.