Formula Grant M25MC060557

The City of Whittier received a formula grant award of $290,902.58 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). The award, dated January 13, 2026, supports the expansion of affordable housing supply for low- and very low-income residents through a range of housing activities. Eligible uses of HOME program funds include rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance programs, acquisition and construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance. The City of Whittier will deploy these funds through its Controllers Division to implement housing projects directly or in coordination with developers, nonprofit organizations, and community partners.

The grant carries a performance period extending through September 30, 2034, consistent with standard nine-year HOME program award cycles. All housing units or assistance funded through this award must meet HUD's income targeting requirements and remain affordable to low-income households for five to twenty years, depending on the activity type. The City of Whittier must submit Consolidated Plans and annual action plans to HUD detailing the deployment strategy and maintain comprehensive records for a minimum of five years following project completion to document compliance with program requirements.