Home investment partnerships program

Lancaster City Council received a $609,859.81 formula grant award on September 25, 2025, under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239), administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. The award extends through September 30, 2034, and supports affordable housing initiatives serving low- and moderate-income residents in Lancaster, California. Under this program, the city will deliver housing assistance activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance.

As a participating jurisdiction under the HOME program, Lancaster City Council is responsible for ensuring all funded housing units meet federal income targeting and affordability requirements, with assisted units remaining affordable for 5 to 20 years depending on the activity type. The city must submit annual action plans and maintain comprehensive records documenting program compliance for five years beyond the affordability periods. This award represents continued federal investment in the community, building on cumulative prior HOME allocations exceeding $2.2 million since 2021.