HC Packet 05-14-2020CITY OF CUPERTINO
HOUSING COMMISSION
AGENDA
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format.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Draft Minutes of March 12, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve or modify the Draft Minutes of March 12, 2020
Draft Minutes of March 12, 2020
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.Subject: 2020-25 CDBG Consolidated Plan and the FY 2020-21 CDBG Annual Action
Plan (Postponed from the April 9, 2020 meeting)
Recommended Action: Conduct the public hearing and;
Adopt Draft Resolution No. 20-02 approving the 2020-25 CDBG Consolidated Plan and
the FY 2020-21 CDBG Annual Action Plan
Staff Report
A - Draft Resolution No. 20-02
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
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City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE HOUSING COMMISSION HELD ON MARCH 12, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Bose opened the meeting at 9:00am.
ROLL CALL
Commission Members present: Sue Bose, Chair
Connie Cunningham, Vice Chair
Siva Ganikota, Commissioner
Sanjiv Kapil, Commissioner
Tessa Parish, Commissioner
Commission Members absent: None
Staff present: Kerri Heusler, Housing Manager
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the February 13, 2020 Housing Commission meeting were approved as written.
Cunningham moved and Ganikota seconded.
AYES: Bose, Cunningham, Ganikota, Kapil, Parish
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
VOTE: 5-0-0-0
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Member of the public Jennifer Griffin spoke on state affordable housing bills.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications were received from Jean Bedord regarding homelessness and the covid-19
virus.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
3. Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Below Market Rate
(BMR) Affordable Housing Fund (AHF), and General Fund H uman Service Grants (HSG) Program
funding allocations.
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The Commission accepted a presentation from Staff member Heusler. Staff member Heusler answered
questions from Commissioners. Georgia Bacil from SALA and Sujatha Venkatraman from West Valley
Community Services (WVCS) spoke on this item. Member of the public Jennifer Griffin spoke on this
item.
Staff corrected the recommended amounts for CDBG Public Services based on the approved reduction
formula in the CDBG Contingency Plan.
CDBG Public Services
Applications Request Reduction
%
Reduction
$
Recommended
Amount
Live Oak Adult Day
Services- Senior Adult Day
Care / Caregiver Respite
$22,000.00 35% $844.27 $21,155.73
WVCS- Community Access
to Resource and Education $40,000.00 65% $1,567.93 $38,432.07
Sub-Total $62,000.00 100% $2,412.20 $59,587.80
The Commissioners requested a visit of Vista Village.
Parish moved and Ganikota seconded.
AYES: Bose, Cunningham, Ganikota, Parish
NOES:
ABSTAIN: Kapil
ABSENT:
VOTE: 4-0-1-0
3. MEETING TIMES
The Commission discussed the current date/time for regularly scheduled meetings. Commissioners
expressed an interest in moving the meeting time to the first/second Monday of the month at 7:00pm. In
the event that the new date/time cannot be accommodated, the Commission agreed to continue with the
existing meeting date/time with no changes.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS:
Staff member Heusler provided information about the following items:
Items of Interest- Byrne Avenue Sidewalk Project
2019 Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Annual Housing Element
Progress Report (APR)
3/17/20 City Council- Rosenburg’s Rules of Order Presentation
Cunningham spoke about including an emergency fund on the next agenda. Bose reported attendance
at a S2A modular building seminar.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 11:06am to the next regularly scheduled Housing Commission meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
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/s/Kerri Heusler
Kerri Heusler
Housing Manager
HOUSING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Meeting: May 14, 2020
Subject
2020-25 CDBG Consolidated Plan and the FY 2020-21 CDBG Annual Action Plan
Recommended Action
Conduct Public Hearing; and
1. Adopt Draft Resolution No. 20-02 approving the 2020-25 CDBG Consolidated
Plan and the FY 2020-21 CDBG Annual Action Plan
Discussion
CDBG Funding
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
annually allocates grants such as CDBG, Home Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME), Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA), and
Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) to local jurisdictions for community develop ment
activities. Cupertino is one of seven entitlement jurisdictions within Santa Clara
County. Entitlement jurisdictions typically must have a population of 50,000 or
more to qualify as an “entitlement jurisdiction” that receives grant funding
directly from HUD. Entitlement grants are allocated on a formula basis, to
develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable
living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for
low-and moderate-income persons. Funds are then allocated to jurisdictions
based on several objective measures of community needs, including the extent of
poverty, populations, housing overcrowding, age of housing, and extent of
population growth lag in relationship to other metropolitan ar eas. This is
Cupertino’s nineteenth year as an entitlement jurisdiction receiving a CDBG grant
directly from HUD. On February 25, 2020, HUD released FY 2020-21 CDBG
amounts and the City was notified that it will receive $389,308 in funds.
HUD regulations require that eligible activities selected for funding meet one of
the three national objectives: to benefit low- and moderate- income households;
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to aid in the prevention or elimination of a blighted area; or to address an urgent
community need , such as when conditions pose a serious and immediate threat
to the health or welfare of the community and where other financial resources are
not available to meet such needs. In addition, only certain types of eligible
activities qualify under the CDBG regulations. Examples of eligible activities are:
Public facilities and improvements
Public service activities
Affordable housing developments
Property acquisition for affordable housing
Rehabilitation of affordable units
Fair housing services
Economic development activities
Planning and administration of the CDBG program
2020-2025 Consolidated Plan
The Consolidated Plan is comprised of six sections which include Executive
Summary, the Process, Needs Assessment, Market Analysis, Strategic Plan, and
Annual Action Plan.
Executive Summary Section
This section is an introduction to the Consolidated Plan including an evaluation of
the previous five-year Consolidated Plan period. The Consolidated Plan serves
three functions; as a planning document for the City of Cupertino, which builds
on a participatory process, as an application for federal funds under HUD’s CDBG
formula grant program, and as a strategy for carrying out the CDBG program.
During the previous 2015-2050 five-year Consolidated Plan period, the City was
successful in meeting its four goals, and added a fifth goal of supporting special
needs populations.
Goal 1: Assist in creation and preservation of affordable housing for low-income
and special needs households – 51 low-income rental units were rehabilitated, 62
homeowner households were rehabilitated, and a 19-unit affordable housing
property for seniors was built with City Below Market Rate (BMR) Affordable
Housing Funds, HOME funds, and Santa Clara County Measure A funding.
Goal 2: Support activities to prevent and end homelessness – supportive services
were provided through West Valley Community Services’ (WVCS) Community
Access to Resources and Education (CARE) program to homeless households
transitioning to permanent housing.
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Goal 3: Support activities that strengthen neighborhoods through the provision of
community services and public improvements to benefit low-income and special
needs households – the CARE program provided supportive services, links to
mainstream resources, and emergency rental assistance the households at risk of
homelessness, and the Live Oak Adult Day Care Services program provided
recreation, mental stimulation, companionship, and meals to elderly and frail
elderly persons who are at risk of institutionalization.
Goal 4: Fair housing choice – fair housing counseling, case investigation, services
and outreach, educational activities to increase community awareness of fair
housing, and landlord/tenant counseling was provided.
Goal 5: Supporting special needs populations – funds were used by Maitri to
preserve housing for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Public comments received during various community engagement efforts
identified the need to acquire, repurpose, and rehabilitate local housing to provide
sustainable affordable housing in the City; increase economic opportunities such
as transportation and accessibility, workforce development; subsidized auto
repair and medical services, increase family income, and other and vital services
for homeless prevention that could ultimately prevent an episode of homelessness;
create/sustain public service activities for special needs populations, particularly
elderly persons and persons with mental health needs; provide more restrooms
for the unsheltered homeless, assistance for families and individuals in transition;
improve aging community facilities and public infrastructure; and provide fair
housing services.
Process Section
This section outlines the process used to solicit the community input for the
Consolidated Plan. Community engagement is a key piece of the Consolidated
Plan and the City participated in a countywide effort to collect data and
information from residents and stakeholders across the county as well as within
the City to identify both local and regional trends. The jurisdictions that
participated in this effort include the cities of Cupertino, Gilroy, Mountain View,
Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Santa Clara and the County of Santa Clara
representing unincorporated areas of Campbell, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los
Gatos, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill and Saratoga.
The collaborative effort of Santa Clara County entitlement jurisdictions included
an extensive public outreach process. Twenty-two stakeholder interviews were
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conducted with entities, organizations, agencies, and persons who are directly
engaged via community outreach efforts. The stakeholders were also asked to
share materials with their beneficiaries, partners, and contacts, and encouraged to
promote attendance at the public forums and to solicit responses to the Regional
Needs Survey. Community engagement included phone calls, targeted emails,
newspaper announcements, social media posts, and personalized requests from
jurisdiction staff. Throughout September and December of 2019, the entitlement
jurisdictions hosted four Consolidated Plan regional workshops in the cities of
Cupertino, Morgan Hill, Palo Alto, and San Jose to engage the public and local
stakeholders in the planning process. In addition, two community meetings that
sought combined input on the Consolidated Plan and Assessment of Fair Housing
were held in San Jose and in Gilroy. Two focus groups were held in Santa Clara
and Gilroy, where a total of seven agencies participated. Four pop-up events were
held, two in Sunnyvale, one in Santa Clara, and one in Palo Alto. These events
were held during farmer’s markets and had provided the public with general
information and awareness of the Consolidated Plan process and how to
participate in the community survey. Translators were provided at each
workshop for common languages spoken in the area. Outreach materials
announcing the regional and community outreach workshops along with
Consolidated Plan surveys were distributed countywide and published in four
languages (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese). The City also offered the
Consolidated Plan survey on the City’s housing website, as well as paper copies
available at City Hall, Cupertino Library, Cupertino Senior Center, and Quinlan
Center. A total of 16 residents participated and a total of 1,950 Consolidated Plan
surveys were collected countywide. At the workshops, staff and the consultant
outlined the Consolidated Plan process and the purpose of the document.
Participants disbursed into smaller break-out groups to discuss needs associated
with community services, housing, economic development and community
facilities and infrastructure. After the break-out session, participants reconvened
to discuss these issues as a single group.
Needs Assessment Section
This section incorporates quantitative data from a variety of sources and
qualitative information from various organizations and community stakeholders.
Quantitative data sources include HUD, United States Census Bureau, HIV
Epidemiology Annual Report for the County of Santa Clara, the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention, Santa Clara County Homeless Census and Survey, and
other scholarly private demographic vendors.
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Information in this section analyzes the impact that housing problems have on
low- and moderate-income households, racial and ethnic groups, and special
needs populations. Housing problems include substandard conditions,
overcrowding, and housing cost burden. When the members of a particular
racial/ethnic group experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percentage
points or more) than the jurisdiction as a whole, then they have a disproportionate
need. Hispanic, Asian, and Pacific Islander households are disproportionately
affected by housing problems in the City.
Additionally, this section addresses the public service needs of the homeless
population, special needs populations, and public housing participants in the City.
The City has no public housing units; however, 28 Cupertino households have a
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) that they can use at approved sites. Across the
County, HCV holders have difficulty locating a housing unit that will accept a
HCV, that is at the fair market rent, and meets the housing quality standards
required by HUD. The number of homeless people living in the City increased
between 2017 and 2019 by approximately 25 percent, from 127 to 159 unsheltered
homeless persons.
Lastly, data and community engagement feedback were used to determine
priority needs related to public facilities and public improvements in the City.
Housing Market Analysis Section
This section discusses the housing stock in the City and the multiple factors that
that impact housing. The majority of the City’s housing stock is of single-family
housing units (1-unit detached structures), in which the owner currently inhabits
the home. The median home value in 2015 was $1,140,200, and continues to rise,
which makes buying a home unaffordable to low-income households. In addition
to the lack of affordability for low- and moderate-income families to purchase a
home, there is a gap of 795 affordable units for renter households.
This section also analyzes the need for homeowner rehabilitation and lead-based
paint remediation. Low-income homeowners need assistance in rehabilitating
their homes to address health and safety issues, that may otherwise cause the
home to become uninhabitable. Additionally, there are approximately 2,115
households with children that could be living in housing with lead -based paint
hazards.
Internet access is extremely important to access education and job search activities.
To assist with this need, the City’s Senior Center offers public Wi-Fi, drop-in and
appointment-based technology. There are two providers in the City, both Xfinity
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and AT&T that offer discounts to low- and moderate-income households, and
Xfinity also offers low-cost computers as part of an Internet Essentials program.
The City does not offer any emergency shelters or transitional housing for
homeless persons; however, homeless persons in the City are eligible for
countywide mainstream services. The City has 943 residential care facility beds
for the elderly, which are non-medical facilities. All other special needs housing is
not located within the City.
The City continues to prepare residents for natural and human-caused disasters
through social media, radio, TV, and Cupertino.org. Low- and moderate-income
households face many challenges, as discussed above in the Needs Assessment
and Market Analysis, yet these challenges are intensified when faced with a
natural disaster or other types of emergency.
Strategic Plan
This section serves as a blueprint for addressing the needs identified in the Needs
Assessment and Market Analysis sections. The Strategic Plan establishes a work
plan with goals and strategies to guide the allocation of entitlement grant funds
and the implementation of HUD programs over the next five years. The goals and
strategies listed in the five-year strategic plan compliment the policies, programs,
and objectives described in the City’s General Plan Housing Element. The goals
and strategies also reflect input from community stakeholders, local service
providers, and staff. The goals and strategies within the Strategic Plan are
organized into multiple categories to help the City determine the priority needs,
funding available, goals sought, potential barriers, increasing economic
opportunities, and abiding by all HUD requirements. Not every need identified
in the Plan can be met and sufficiently addressed in the next five years. Some of
the needs are not feasible, some require much more funding than the City
currently receives, and some are simply too large to be addressed in just five years.
Per HUD requirements, the Strategic Plan addresses how the City works with the
local public housing authorities, and is mitigating barriers to address affordable
housing, addressing poverty and coordinating with the public and private sector
on community development efforts.
Priority needs are determined through community engagement, data provided in
the housing needs assessment, and market analysis. Priority needs for the 2020-
25 Consolidated Plan period include affordable housing through both homeowner
and rental unit rehabilitation, preventing and assisting those experiencing
homelessness, providing community services for frail elderly/elderly persons, and
promoting fair housing choice.
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The City anticipates the following funding over the five-year 2020-2025
Consolidated Plan cycle:
CDBG Entitlement funds $1,946,540 anticipated ($389,308 annually) plus
program income of $39,720 ($7,944 annually)
BMR AHF Public Services- $250,000 ($50,000 annually)
General Fund Human Services Grant- $625,000 ($125,000 annually)
The City participates in the Santa Clara HOME Consortium and does not receive
HOME funds directly but does provide a match for affordable housing developers
that wish to apply for HOME funds. The match is provided through the City’s
BMR AFH. The City’s BMR AHF has a current balance of $6,000,000.
Goals are determined based on priority needs and anticipated resources. Five
goals were created for the 2020-25 Consolidated Plan cycle: 1) homeowner
rehabilitation; 2) affordable rental unit rehabilitation; 3) frail elderly/elderly
services; 4) self-sufficiency services; and 5) fair housing.
Although the City has identified the need for additional affordable housing as a
priority need through public engagement, the City faces many of the same
affordable housing barriers as the rest of the Bay Area. The high cost of labor and
development constrains the development of affordable housing units in favor of
higher-end units, lack of developable land prevents development and increases
the price of land, and there is a lack of funding available for the development of
affordable housing.
Annual Action Plan Section
This section is a one-year plan that describes the eligible activities that the City
intends to undertake in FY 2020-21 to address the needs and implement the
strategies identified in the adopted 2020-25 Consolidated Plan. The Annual
Action Plan describes the activities that the City will fund to address the priority
needs of affordable housing, non-housing community services, homelessness, and
fair housing choice. The City has five projects planned during FY2020-21 to
address priority community needs, which will be funded through CDBG. The fair
housing project will be funded by the City’s BMR AFH funds. All projects are to
benefit low- and moderate-income households throughout the City and there is no
geographic area targeted for the projects. Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the
City may be unable to conduct activities, either all or in part, related to the
Homeowner Rehabilitation and Frail Elderly Services goals. The City estimates
that this inability will create a carryover budget of approximately $20,000 to the
FY21-22 Consolidated Plan year.
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On May 5, 2020, the City Council approved the FY 2020-21 CDBG funding
allocations. Public Service funds are awarded on a three-year grant funding cycle.
Capital Housing funds are on a one-year funding cycle. The following tables
provide a breakdown of FY 2020-21 CDBG funding.
FY 2020-21 CDBG Budget
Entitlement Amount $389,308.00
Program Income FY 2018-19 $7,944.00
Sub-Total $397,252.00
Program Administration (20%) $79,450.40
Public Service (15%) $59,587.80
Capital/Housing Projects (65%) $258,213.80
Total $397,252.00
CDBG Capital Housing Projects
1
Rebuilding Together Silicon
Valley- Housing Repair and
Rehabilitation Project
$83,363.40
2
West Valley Community
Services (WVCS) - Vista Village
Renovation Project*
$174,850.40
Total $258,213.80
CDBG Public Services
1
Live Oak Adult Day Services-
Senior Adult Day Care /
Caregiver Respite
$21,155.73
2 WVCS- Community Access to
Resource and Education $38,432.07
Total $59,587.80
The 2020-25 CDBG Consolidated and FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan were made
available for public comment from May 5 – June 5, 2020. The City will document
any input received. The 2020-25 CDBG Consolidated and FY 2020-21 Annual
Action Plan will be submitted to HUD by the June 29, 2020 deadline.
Sustainability Impact
None
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Fiscal Impact
Sufficient funding will be available and budgeted for FY 2020-21 CDBG funding
allocations. CDBG programs and projects are funded by HUD grant funds.
Process
This is the first of two public hearings required by HUD for CDBG. The second
public hearing will be held at the City Council meeting on June 2, 2020. All
required HUD notices are published in the Cupertino Courier newspaper in
advance announcing upcoming CDBG public hearings.
Prepared by: Kerri Heusler, Housing Manager
Reviewed and Approved for Submission by: Albert Salvador, Assistant Director
of Community Development
Attachments:
A - Draft Resolution 20-02
RESOLUTION NO. 20-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE 2020-25 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FY 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO
CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL ADOPTION
WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provides that funds
be made available for the CDBG Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino wishes to apply for funds as an Entitlement
Jurisdiction under said Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino estimates receiving a $389,308 CDBG entitlement grant
from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to be allocated
for FY 2020-21; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino estimates allocating $7,944 in CDBG program income
for FY 2020-21; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino is required to submit a FY 2020-21 CDBG Annual
Action Plan to HUD for review and approval prior to being allowed to expend CDBG funds for
FY 2020-21; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Cupertino makes the
certifications required by 24 CFR Sections 91.225 and 570.303 as contained in the CDBG Annual
Action Plan for FY 2020-21; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Housing Commission of the City of Cupertino
hereby recommends approval of the 2020-25 CDBG Consolidated Plan and FY 2020-21 CDBG
Annual Action Plan to City Council for final adoption; and
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Housing Commission of the City of
Cupertino this 14th day of May, 2020 by the following vote:
Vote Members of the Housing Commission
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________ _____________
Kerri Heusler Sue Bose
Housing Manager Chair, Housing Commission
2020 –2025
Consolidated Plan
January 2020
PREPARED
BY:
Exhibit 1
City of Cupertino 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan | i
Table of Contents
Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................. 1
ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) .................................................................. 1
The Process ................................................................................................................................................. 9
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) .................................................................... 9
PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ............................................................................. 11
PR-15 Citizen Participation ................................................................................................................. 22
Needs Assessment .................................................................................................................................. 29
NA-05 Overview .................................................................................................................................. 29
NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) ........................................................... 33
Summary of Housing Needs ................................................................................................................. 33
NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) ............................. 46
NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) ................ 50
NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205 (b)(2) ...................... 54
NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2)............................................ 56
NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b)..................................................................................................... 60
NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c) ............................................................................. 66
NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) .................................................. 74
NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f) ............................................ 80
Housing Market Analysis...................................................................................................................... 82
MA-05 Overview .................................................................................................................................. 82
MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2) ..................................................................... 84
MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) .................................................... 87
MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) .......................................... 91
MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b) ............................................................................ 94
MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c) ....................................................................... 98
MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) ............................................................. 101
MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e) ....................................................................... 105
MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) ......................................... 107
MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion ............................................................................ 114
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MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income
Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2) ............................................................................. 117
MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3) ................................................................... 119
Strategic Plan ......................................................................................................................................... 120
SP-05 Overview .................................................................................................................................. 120
SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1) ..................................................................................... 121
SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2) .................................................................................................. 122
SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b) ........................................................................ 124
SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) ........................................................... 125
SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k) ......................................................................... 128
SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4) ............................................................................................... 131
SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) .............................................. 134
SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h) ........................................................................... 135
SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d) ....................................................................................... 137
SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i) ................................................................................... 139
SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j) .......................................................................................... 140
SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230 ................................................................................................................ 141
Expected Resources ............................................................................................................................... 142
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ..................................................................................... 142
Annual Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................................. 145
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................... 145
Projects .................................................................................................................................................... 147
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) ................................................................................................................. 147
AP-38 Project Summary .................................................................................................................... 148
AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ..................................................................................... 151
Affordable Housing .............................................................................................................................. 152
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ........................................................................................... 152
AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ................................................................................................... 153
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ................................................ 154
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ........................................................................... 157
AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) ...................................................................................................... 159
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Program Specific Requirements ......................................................................................................... 161
Other CDBG Requirements .............................................................................................................. 162
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)....................................................................... 162
List of Tables
Table 1 Responsible Agencies ........................................................................................................... 9
Table 2 Agencies, Groups, Organizations Who Participated through the
Regional Forums, Community Meetings, and Consultation Meetings. ..................... 19
Table 3 Other Local / Regional / Federal Planning Efforts ......................................................... 20
Table 4 Citizen Participation Outreach ......................................................................................... 28
Table 5 Housing Needs Assessment Demographics ................................................................... 33
Table 6 Total Households Table ..................................................................................................... 33
Table 7 Housing Problems Table .................................................................................................... 34
Table 8 Housing Problems 2 ........................................................................................................... 35
Table 9 Cost Burden > 30% .............................................................................................................. 35
Table 10 Cost Burden > 50% .............................................................................................................. 36
Table 11 Crowding Information – 1/2 .............................................................................................. 36
Table 12 Crowding Information – 2/2 .............................................................................................. 36
Table 13 Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI ................................................................ 46
Table 14 Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI .............................................................. 47
Table 15 Disproportionally Greater Need >50 - 80% AMI ............................................................ 47
Table 16 Disproportionally Greater Need >80 - 100% AMI .......................................................... 48
Table 16A Disproportionally Greater Need Alternative Data ........................................................ 48
Table 17 Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI ........................................................................... 50
Table 18 Severe Housing Problems >30 - 50% AMI ...................................................................... 51
Table 19 Severe Housing Problems >50 - 80% AMI ....................................................................... 51
Table 20 Severe Housing Problems >80 - 100% AMI ..................................................................... 52
Table 20a Severe Housing Problems Alternative Data ................................................................... 52
Table 21 Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI .................................................................... 54
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Table 21a Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI Alternative Data ...................................... 55
Table 22 Public Housing by Program Type .................................................................................... 60
Table 23 Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type .................................. 61
Table 24 Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type .................................................... 62
Table 25 Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type ............................................ 63
Table 26 Residential Properties by Unit Number .......................................................................... 84
Table 27 Unit Size by Tenure ............................................................................................................ 84
Table 28 Cost of Housing .................................................................................................................. 87
Table 29 Rent Paid .............................................................................................................................. 87
Table 30 Housing Affordability ........................................................................................................ 87
Table 31 Monthly Rent ....................................................................................................................... 88
Table 32 Condition of Units .............................................................................................................. 91
Table 33 Year Unit Built ..................................................................................................................... 91
Table 34 Risk of Lead-Based Paint ................................................................................................... 92
Table 35 Vacant Units ........................................................................................................................ 92
Table 36 Total Number of Units by Program Type ....................................................................... 94
Table 37 Public Housing Condition ................................................................................................. 96
Table 38 Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households (Santa Clara County) .... 98
Table 39 Business Activity ............................................................................................................... 107
Table 40 Labor Force ........................................................................................................................ 108
Table 41 Occupations by Sector ...................................................................................................... 108
Table 42 Travel Time ........................................................................................................................ 108
Table 43 Educational Attainment by Employment Status .......................................................... 109
Table 44 Educational Attainment by Age ..................................................................................... 109
Table 45 Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months ........................................................................ 109
Table 46 Geographic Priority Areas ............................................................................................... 121
Table 47 Priority Needs Summary ................................................................................................. 123
Table 48 Influence of Market Conditions ...................................................................................... 124
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Table 49 Anticipated Resources ...................................................................................................... 126
Table 50 Institutional Delivery Structure ...................................................................................... 128
Table 51 Homeless Prevention Services Summary ...................................................................... 129
Table 52 Goals Summary ................................................................................................................. 131
Table 53 Expected Resources – Priority Table .............................................................................. 143
Table 54 Project Information ........................................................................................................... 147
Table 55 Geographic Distribution .................................................................................................. 151
Table 56 One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement .......................... 152
Table 57 One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type ........................................ 152
List of Maps
Map 1 – Areas of Minority Concentration ............................................................................................ 59
Map 2 – Areas of Low- and Moderate-Income Concentration ........................................................ 115
Map 3 – Population in Poverty ............................................................................................................ 116
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Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Cupertino is one of eight of the San Francisco Bay Area cities that make up
California’s high-tech Silicon Valley. The City has a population of 60,170 and consists of
11.26 square miles. Cupertino is known as the home of Apple Inc.’s corporate
headquarters and portions of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Local jurisdictions that receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding are required by the US
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to complete a Consolidated Plan
once every five years, to assess the jurisdiction’s affordable housing and community
development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based
investment decisions. The Consolidated Plan requires a community-wide conversation
about goals and priorities in the community that align with eligible funding activities.
Attached to end of this Consolidated Plan is the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan (AAP)
which is the City’s one-year plan of projects and programs that further the goals of this
plan.
The City of Cupertino’s Consolidated Plan period is from July 2020 to June 2025, during
which the City anticipates approximately $370,000 annually in CDBG funds, for a total of
approximately $1,850,000 over five years. The CDBG Entitlement Program provides
formula funding to cities and counties to address community development needs.
Seventy percent of gross funding must be used to serve low- to moderate-income
households. Eligible activities must meet one of the national objectives for the program:
Benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
Prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
Address community development needs having a particular urgency because
existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of
the community for which other funding is not available.
The City participates in the Santa Clara County HOME Consortium and does not receive
funds directly. If a developer applies and is awarded HOME funds, the City will provide
the match for the project, using its Below Market Rate (BMR) Affordable Housing Fund
(AHF).The HOME Entitlement Program provides formula grant funding for a wide range
of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent
or homeownership and providing direct rental assistance to low-income households. The
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program’s flexibility allows states and local governments to use HOME funds for grants,
direct loans, loan guarantees or other forms of credit enhancements, or rental assistance
or security deposits.
The Consolidated Plan serves the following three functions:
Be a planning document for the City of Cupertino which builds on a participatory
process.
Serve as the application for federal funds under HUD’s CDBG formula grant
program.
Offer a strategy in carrying out CDBG programs.
The Consolidated Plan consists of three primary sections:
Community engagement process and feedback.
Community needs assessment and market analysis.
Strategic plan.
The Consolidated Plan also includes required HUD and Census data, which are provided
in the tables. The community engagement section describes how the City of Cupertino
complies with HUD’s requirements for public involvement in the process that determines
how federal funds will be used.
2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
Needs Assessment Overview
The purpose of the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment is to identify the needs of the
residents in the realm of housing and community development. These needs, along with
the market assessment, will be used to determine the goals of the City for the next five
years.
The Needs Assessment identified the following needs:
Rehabilitation programs to address lack of kitchen and/or plumbing facilities,
particularly in Asian, Hispanic, extremely low-income, and low-income
households.
Additional affordable housing available to address overcrowded, cost burdened,
and severely cost burdened households, particularly with Asian, Hispanic,
extremely low-income, and low-income households.
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Insufficient amount of supportive/social services to serve special needs
populations, particularly elderly, persons with disabilities, and homeless
populations.
Fair housing services.
3. Evaluation of past performance
The City has been successful in meeting all goals from the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan
with the exception of creating new affordable housing units. The goals and
accomplishments from the last Consolidated Plan period are as follows:
Affordable Housing
Goal 1: Assist in the creation and preservation of affordable housing for low-income and
special needs households.
CDBG funds were provided to Cupertino Community Housing for the Disabled
for the rehabilitation of Le Beaulieu Apartments, which serve very low-income
elderly and disabled households. A total of 12 units were completely rehabilitated,
and 27 units received partial rehabilitation. This project increased resident quality
of life by protecting resident health and decreasing operating expenses.
CDBG funds were used to fund the Rebuilding Together program, which offers
income-eligible owner-occupied properties help with critical home repairs, which,
if not corrected, would make the home uninhabitable. During the Consolidated
Plan period, 62 households were served.
CDBG funds were provided to rehabilitate 12 units of affordable housing at Vista
Village. Vista Village is owned by West Valley Community Services (WVCS) and
is part of the City’s BMR Housing Program.
HOME funds were used for the development of The Veranda, a 19-unit affordable
housing property for seniors, which also has six units set aside for the disabled
homeless with the help of County Measure A funding.
The goal of producing new units of affordable housing has not been met due to the major
barriers of high cost of land, lack of affordable housing funding, and low supply of land
in the City.
Homelessness
Goal 2: Support activities to prevent and end homelessness.
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Nonprofit WVCS administered the Community Access to Resources and
Education (CARE) program. The CARE program is designed to support the most
vulnerable and high-risk residents of Cupertino and surrounding Cupertino Hills
through case management and supportive services. CARE is intended to help
improve self-sufficiency of families and individuals by connecting them to
community resources, making services easily available and accessible, and
working with them on capacity building. The main objectives of CARE are to
encourage more stable and sustainable solutions that foster self-sufficiency instead
of dependency. The program offers short-term rental assistance to homeless
families transitioning to permanent housing. CDBG funds were allocated to the
supportive services portion of the program.
Strengthen Neighborhoods
Goal 3: Support activities that strengthen neighborhoods through the provision of
community services and public improvements to benefit low-income and special needs
households.
CDBG funds were granted to WVCS for the CARE program to provide households
living below the poverty line with food, clothing and emergency rental assistance.
WVCS also offered supportive services such as financial counseling, tools to
maintain stability, and coordination applications for mainstream resources to at-
risk populations.
CDBG funds were provided to Live Oak Adult Day Care Services, a senior adult
day care program, for services to frail elderly persons. Live Oak provides
specialized programs, such as recreation, mental stimulation, companionship and
nutritious meals, for seniors at risk of being institutionalized.
Fair Housing
Goal 4: Promote fair housing choice.
During fiscal year (FY) 15-16 and FY16-17, CDBG funds were provided to Eden
Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) to provide fair housing counseling,
case investigation, services and outreach, and educational activities to increase
community awareness of fair housing.
Beginning in FY18, the City ceased using CDBG funds to promote fair housing and
began using the City’s BMR AHF. Additionally, the City expanded an existing
contract with Project Sentinel to provide fair housing services. Project Sentinel
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provided fair housing, landlord/tenant counseling, and dispute resolution services
activities.
Non-Homeless Special Needs
During the FY19-20 Consolidated Plan year, the City added the goal of supporting special
needs populations.
CDBG funds were provided to Maitri–Anjali Transitional House to preserve
emergency housing for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Funds
were used to repair the roof.
4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process
Community engagement feedback was the result of a collaborative, countywide public
outreach effort guided by the County of Santa Clara Community Engagement Plan.
Extensive community engagement was achieved through engaging a diverse group of
stakeholders to identify priorities, concerns, and values. The feedback from the
community engagement process supported the development of this Consolidated Plan,
including the development of housing and community development needs, priorities,
goals, and strategies for funding allocation.
For the purposes of this Consolidated Plan, the stakeholders include residents, business
owners, and interest groups. Outreach was targeted to youth, elderly, racial and ethnic
minorities, residents and property owners, and business owners across the County.
Leveraging existing stakeholder contacts, recognizing underrepresented stakeholders,
and identifying new stakeholders was integral to the process of reaching the greater Santa
Clara County community and ensuring a broad depth of participation.
Opportunities for community outreach were tailored to stakeholder groups (residents
and property owners, business owners, community groups, and public agencies and
officials) to allow efficient and effective engagement, including offering digital (e.g.,
online survey) and in-person formats (e.g., community meetings). In-person meetings,
ranging from intimate focus groups to regional public meetings, were held at a variety of
locations and times to increase opportunities for participation. The City of Cupertino
hosted two CDBG regional forums on November 12, 2020, and December 10, 2020.
The County and participating cities announced the various community engagement
opportunities through a social media campaign strategy and schedule, including
announcements, project updates, and educational content for Twitter, Facebook, and
Instagram posts. Announcements for the online survey and public comment periods
were also promoted over email, where key stakeholder contacts were leveraged as
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liaisons to access larger stakeholder groups. The County and participating cities worked
directly with stakeholder contacts to set up focus groups and interviews.
The County of Santa Clara Community Engagement Plan identified the following
opportunities for participation and comment, all of which were offered throughout Santa
Clara County through the Consolidated Plan process:
Regional
Community
Engagement
Public Meetings
Regional walk-in meetings were held at three different locations across
the County (Cupertino, Palo Alto, and San Jose). Interactive
engagement stations created opportunities to share personal stories,
suggest ideas for strengthening neighborhoods and prioritizing
community needs, and review Consolidated Plan data and maps.
City-hosted
Community
Meetings
Similar in format to the regional meetings, these meetings were hosted
by some cities to receive feedback specific to the City.
Stakeholder Focus
Groups
Focus groups included six to ten attendees from target populations,
including persons with disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities, elderly
persons, low-income families, and other targeted populations as
discovered through preliminary data research.
Pop-Up Events Structured for short interactions, the pop-up took the form of a booth set
up at an event to allow access to a specific stakeholder group.
Feedback provided at pop-up events was collected through interactive
exercises (dot votes, etc.) or verbal responses to big picture questions.
City Council and
Board of
Supervisor
Meetings
Announcements or workshops were added to the agenda of regularly
scheduled public meetings and hearings, including Commissions, City
Council, and Board of Supervisors meetings.
Online Feedback
Collection (Survey
and Form)
To efficiently and broadly access a large number of stakeholders that
are geographically distributed, an online survey was prepared. The
survey included specific and open-ended questions about the public
review draft and provided an opportunity to leave additional, relevant
comments. The survey was announced through City media outlets and
was disseminated through key community liaisons or stakeholders with
access to resident and community groups, business owners, and interest
groups.
A detailed summary of community engagement, including participation, methods, and
feedback, can be found in sections PR-10 (Consultation) and PR-15 (Citizen Participation)
of this Consolidated Plan.
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5. Summary of public comments
The regional meetings yielded numerous public comments that identified priorities for
residents of the City. High priorities identified during the meetings included:
transportation and accessibility;
housing rehabilitation and maintenance;
services for elderly persons and persons with mental health needs;
workforce development;
sustainable affordable housing solutions;
affordable housing; and
provision of more emergency assistance including transitional housing.
The most pressing housing problems identified during these meetings included:
housing affordability;
diversity of housing types;
lack of support for transitioning homeless populations;
private sector funding for service programs;
affordable housing zoning;
amenities for concentrated areas of affordability;
lack of monitored portable bathroom sites for unsheltered homeless; and
subsidized auto repair and medical services, that could ultimately prevent an
episode of homelessness.
Stakeholders provided a plethora of feedback acknowledging, from an agency’s
perspective, the priority needs in the City. Priority needs for the City related to housing,
services, and public facilities were summarized into several overarching themes:
affordable housing;
vital services for homelessness prevention;
assistance for families and individuals in transition;
increasing family income;
assisting special needs populations;
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emergency relief for vulnerable populations;
improving aging community facilities and public infrastructure; and
fair housing.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for
not accepting them
The City did not receive any public comments that were not accepted. The City attempted
to incorporate all feedback received through outreach efforts into the Consolidated Plan.
7. Summary
The City of Cupertino, along with the other participating cities and the County of Santa
Clara, performed extensive community outreach to determine the needs of residents in
the community. These needs include additional affordable housing and public services
for special needs populations and homeless individuals. The City will address these
needs with the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan goals, which will improve upon affordable
housing, fair housing, and homelessness issues.
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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)
1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated
Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program
and funding source
The Housing Division of the Community Development Department is the agency
responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and administering the City of
Cupertino’s CDBG program, as shown in Table 1.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator Cupertino City of Cupertino Community
Development Department
HOME Administrator County of Santa Clara County of Santa Clara
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
Lead and Responsible Agency
The City of Cupertino (City) is the Lead and Responsible Agency for the HUD entitlement
programs in Cupertino. The Housing Division, part of the City’s Community
Development Department, is responsible for administering the City’s CDBG program.
The City joined the Santa Clara County’s HOME Consortium in 2014 and receives funds
through the County, as lead agency.
Entitlement jurisdictions receive entitlement funding (i.e., non-competitive, formula
funds) from HUD. By federal law, the City is required to submit a five-year Consolidated
Plan and Annual Action Plan to HUD listing priorities and strategies for the use of its
federal funds.
The Consolidated Plan helps local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and
community development needs and market conditions to meet the housing and
community development needs of its populations. As a part of the Consolidated Plan
process for 2020-2025, the City collaborated with the County of Santa Clara as the Urban
County representing the Cities of Campbell, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte
Sereno, Morgan Hill, and Saratoga; seven entitlement jurisdictions, i.e., the Cities of
Gilroy, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Cupertino, and Santa Clara; and
the Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) to identify and prioritize housing
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and community development needs across the region, and to develop strategies to meet
those needs.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Kerri Heusler, Housing Manager
City of Cupertino, Housing Division
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: (408) 777-3251
Fax: (408) 777-3333
Email: kerrih@cupertino.org
Website:
https://www.cupertino.org/housing
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PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
2. Introduction
The Consolidated Plan outreach effort is a regional collaborative effort between the
County of Santa Clara and seven entitlement jurisdiction cities. The County hired Michael
Baker International, in partnership with Circlepoint, to assist in the community
engagement efforts. Community engagement is key for helping the County and cities to
identify needs, priorities, goals, strategies, and activities for future housing and
community development activities over the period of the five-year regional plan.
Engagement activities included a community survey, regional forums, stakeholder
consultations (or meetings), focus groups, and pop-up events.
As a part of the stakeholder consultation process, the City consulted with a variety of
stakeholders, including City departments, human service agencies, local and regional
community-based organizations, housing providers and advocates, and the local housing
authority. Social service providers were also consulted, including those that provide
services to elderly persons, persons with disabilities, homeless persons, and other lower-
income individuals and at-risk populations.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance
coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and
governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)).
During the development of its Consolidated and Annual Action Plans and as a general
practice, the City coordinates with a variety of housing, public, and mental health
agencies and service providers to discuss community needs. These discussions allow
entities to network and learn more about one another’s services and programs. Moreover,
their collective feedback is especially valuable in gathering information and shaping
priorities for this Consolidated Plan as it relates to special needs populations, general
health, and mental health services in the City and County.
In addition, the City participates in the County’s quarterly CDBG Coordinator’s Group
meetings, in which entitlement jurisdictions throughout the region gather to discuss
existing CDBG needs and proposed use of federal funds for the upcoming year.
The City also participates in the County’s Regional Housing Working Group, which is a
forum for entitlement and non-entitlement jurisdictions to develop coordinated
responses to regional housing challenges. The City’s Housing Manager regularly
monitors monthly Continuum of Care (CoC) meetings. The CoC is a broad group of
stakeholders dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness in Santa Clara County.
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The key CoC responsibilities are ensuring community-wide implementation of efforts to
end homelessness and ensuring programmatic and systemic effectiveness.
City staff collaborates on project management coordination for projects funded by
multiple jurisdictions.
The City coordinates with public agencies that offer job training, life skills training, lead
poisoning prevention and remediation, and other education programs.
The City attends HOME Consortium meetings between member jurisdictions for
affordable housing projects.
In addition to the actions listed above, the City will continue to participate in the annual
Affordable Housing Week (May) activities such as partnering with nonprofit agencies to
host a housing fair to provide residents with access to developers, BMR managers, and
housing agencies and programs. The City will also continue to leverage its BMR AHF to
assist nonprofit affordable housing developers.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the
needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and
families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and
persons at risk of homelessness
The Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing (OSH) is the administrator of the
regional CoC. The City continuously coordinates with the Santa Clara County CoC to
end and prevent homelessness in the County. The CoC is a group comprising
stakeholders throughout the County, including governmental agencies, homeless service
and shelter providers, homeless persons, housing advocates, affordable housing
developers, and various private parties, including businesses and foundations.
The City participates in the CoC, and the City’s Housing Manager regularly monitors the
CoC meetings. Members of the CoC meet monthly to plan CoC programs, identify gaps
in homeless services, establish funding priorities, and pursue a systematic approach to
addressing homelessness. City staff, as well as staff of other cities, meet and consult with
the County’s CoC staff during the quarterly countywide CDBG Coordinator’s Group
meetings, and communicate more frequently via email and/or phone on joint efforts.
The CoC is governed by the CoC Board, which takes a systems-change approach to
preventing and ending homelessness. Destination: Home, a public-private partnership
that is committed to collective impact strategies to end chronic homelessness, is the
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leadership board of the CoC. Destination: Home is the governing body for the CoC and
is responsible for implementing by-laws and operational protocols of the CoC.
Regional efforts of the CoC include the development of The Community Plan to End
Homelessness, which identifies strategies to address the needs of homeless persons in the
County, including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children,
veterans, and unaccompanied youth. The plan also addresses the needs of persons at
imminent risk of homelessness. The CoC is now in the process of updating a new plan
for the next five years and the City has been actively participating in these efforts.
The CoC and multiple service providers and organizations that provide services to
homeless persons and persons at imminent risk of homelessness were contacted by the
City to attend the Consolidated and Annual Action Plan engagement meetings. Agencies
included Abode Services, which administers Tenant-Based Rental Assistance;
Destination: Home; and Life Moves, a shelter and homeless provider in San Jose,
Sunnyvale, and Palo Alto.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's
area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards
and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the
administration of HMIS
The City is not an ESG entitlement jurisdiction and therefore does not receive ESG funds.
However, the City does administer federal grant programs that assist homeless and low-
income families within Santa Clara County. The City helps fund and conduct the Point-
in-Time (PIT) count, the biennial regional collaborative effort to count and survey
homeless persons. The latest count and survey were conducted in January 2019. The data
from the PIT count is used to plan, fund, and implement actions for reducing chronic
homelessness and circumstances that bring about homelessness. City staff from the
Community Development Department participated in the 2019 PIT count.
The Santa Clara County CoC takes the role of Homeless Management Information
System (HMIS) administration. The CoC and its consultant Bitfocus work jointly to
operate and oversee HMIS. Both software and the HMIS system administration are now
provided by Bitfocus. Funding for HMIS in Santa Clara County comes from HUD CoC
funds, the County of Santa Clara, and the City of San Jose. HMIS is used by many cities
and service providers across the region to record information and report outcomes.
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3. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who
participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions
consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
1 Agency/Group/Organization Boys & Girls Club
Agency/Group/Organization Type Children and Youth Services
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended the Santa Clara
focus group meeting on 11/7/19.
The agency’s top priority is improved
coordination of youth and education
programs.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Healthier Kids Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Children and Youth Services
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended the Santa Clara
focus group meeting on 11/7/19.
The agency identified that the lack of
financial support efforts is the most
pressing housing problem.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Bill Wilson Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Children, Youth, and Family Services
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended the Santa Clara
focus group meeting on 11/7/19, in
Morgan Hill, community meeting on
11/4/19 and the San Jose community
meeting on 11/20/19.
The agency identified mental health
services for low-income communities as
a high priority.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Community Services Agency
Agency/Group/Organization Type Senior Services
Community / Family Services and
Organizations
Cultural Organizations
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended stakeholder
consultation conference call meeting
on 11/15/19.
The agency identified a need for
diverse types of affordable housing
and improved transportation.
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5 Agency/Group/Organization San Jose Conservation Corps Charter
Agency/Group/Organization Type Education Services
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended the Gilroy focus
group meeting on 11/18/19.
The agency provided insight into
solutions for homelessness, such as
transitional housing, zoning changes,
and tiny homes.
6 Agency/Group/Organization CommUniverCity San Jose
Agency/Group/Organization Type Education Services
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended stakeholder
consultation conference call meeting
on 11/25/19. Agency attended
regional forum meeting in San Jose on
11/20/19.
The agency identified children’s
education and care as a priority need.
7 Agency/Group/Organization Health Trust
Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Services, HIV/AIDs Services,
Disabled Services
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended stakeholder
consultation meeting on 11/21/19.
The agency identified flexibility in
funding mechanisms as a need in order
to make affordable housing more
attractive to developers.
8 Agency/Group/Organization Rebuilding Together (Silicon Valley)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended the Cupertino
Regional Forum on 11/12/19, the
regional forum meeting in San Jose on
11/20/19, and the stakeholder
consultation conference call meeting
on 11/21/19.
The agency identified funding for
home rehabilitations as a high priority
over the next five years.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Servant Partners
Agency/Group/Organization Type Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Attended community meeting on
11/13/19 in San Jose.
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10 Agency/Group/Organization Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Fair Housing and Legal Assistance
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended Cupertino Regional
Forum on 12/10/19, Palo Alto public
engagement meeting on 11/17/19,
and San Jose public engagement
meeting on 11/19/19, as well as
regional forum meeting on 11/4/19 in
Morgan Hill and 11/7/19 in Palo Alto.
The agency identified funding for legal
services for seniors as a high priority
over the next five years.
11 Agency/Group/Organization HomeFirst
Agency/Group/Organization Type Homeless Services
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended regional forum
meeting in Morgan Hill on 11/4/19.
12 Agency/Group/Organization Heart of the Valley
Agency/Group/Organization Type Senior Services
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency was consulted through
interview questions covering issues such
as community needs, areas in need of
neighborhood revitalization, housing
needs, low-moderate income
vulnerabilities, and CDBG and HOME
funding priorities. Agency provided
emailed feedback.
13 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Clara County Office of
Supportive Housing
Agency/Group/Organization Type County Government and Continuum
of Care
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended regional forum
meeting in Cupertino on 11/12/19 and
Morgan Hill on 11/4/19.
The City will continue to consider the
Santa Clara Office of Supportive
Housing as a resource in addressing
homeless needs.
14 Agency/Group/Organization Santa Clara County, Department of
Planning
Agency/Group/Organization Type County Government
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
Agency attended regional forum
meeting in Morgan Hill on 11/4/19.
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consultation or areas for improved coordination? The City will continue to consider the
Santa Clara County Department of
Planning as a partner in addressing the
needs of the County.
15 Agency/Group/Organization City of Sunnyvale
Agency/Group/Organization Type Local Government
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended regional forum
meeting in Palo Alto on 11/7/19 and
provided emailed feedback.
The City will continue to consider the
City of Sunnyvale as a partner in
addressing the needs of the County.
16 Agency/Group/Organization City of Mountain View
Agency/Group/Organization Type Local Government
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended regional forum
meeting in Palo Alto on 11/7/19.
The City will continue to consider the
City of Mountain View as a partner in
addressing the needs of the County.
17 Agency/Group/Organization City of Palo Alto
Agency/Group/Organization Type Local Government
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended regional forum
meeting in Palo Alto on 11/7/19 and
provided emailed feedback.
The City will continue to consider the
City of Palo Alto as a partner in
addressing the needs of the County.
18 Agency/Group/Organization City of Gilroy, Recreation Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type Local Government
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency was consulted and provided
emailed feedback.
The agency provided feedback into
problems faced by the residents of the
City of Gilroy.
19 Agency/Group/Organization City of San Jose
Agency/Group/Organization Type Local Government
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The City of San Jose was contacted for
consultation.
The City will continue to consider the
City of San Jose as a partner in
addressing the needs of the County.
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20 Agency/Group/Organization City of Santa Clara
Agency/Group/Organization Type Local Government
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
The City of Santa Clara attended the
Cupertino regional forum on 11/12/19.
The City will continue to consider the
City of Santa Clara as a partner in
addressing the needs of the County.
21 Agency/Group/Organization City of Morgan Hill
Agency/Group/Organization Type Local Government
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended regional forum
meeting in Morgan Hill on 11/4/19.
The City will continue to consider the
City of Morgan Hill as a partner in
addressing the needs of the County.
22 Agency/Group/Organization Vista Center for the Blind and Visually
Impaired
Agency/Group/Organization Type Disabled
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended stakeholder
consultation via audio meeting on
12/9/19.
The agency identified accessibility to
city services and clearer grant
application measures as priority needs.
23 Agency/Group/Organization Destination: Home
Agency/Group/Organization Type Homeless Services (strategic initiatives)
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended stakeholder
consultation via telephone meeting on
11/11/19.
The agency identified that building
more housing for the extremely low-
income population and homelessness
prevention are priority needs.
24 Agency/Group/Organization Community Solutions
Agency/Group/Organization Type Domestic Violence
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency attended the AFH and
Consolidated Plan joint meeting on
12/11/19 at the Gilroy Council
Chambers.
25 Agency/Group/Organization St Mary’s Parish
Agency/Group/Organization Type Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted Agency attended the AFH and
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Table 2 – Agencies, Groups, Organizations Who Participated through the Regional Forums,
Community Meetings, and Consultation Meetings.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not
consulting
Not applicable. No agency types were intentionally left out of the consultation process.
Over 20 agency types were contacted during the consultation process.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing
the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan
overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care
(Community Plan to End
Homelessness in Santa Clara
County 2015-2020)
Santa Clara County
Continuum of Care
Addresses issues pertaining to
homelessness through provision of social
services such as food-related assistance,
legal services, and employment training
opportunities.
City of Cupertino General Plan
Housing Element City of Cupertino
Serves as a policy guide to evaluate
existing and future housing needs, i.e.,
determines whether housing availability
meets the needs of the population.
Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA) for the Santa
Clara County
Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG)
Analyzes total regional housing needs, i.e.,
determines number of units needed to be
built per income category.
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Consolidated Plan joint meeting on
12/11/19 at the Gilroy Council
Chambers.
26 Agency/Group/Organization Housing Authority Committee- Gilroy
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency co-hosted the AFH and
Consolidated Plan joint meeting on
12/11/19 at the Gilroy Council
Chambers.
27 Agency/Group/Organization Community and Neighborhood
Revitalization Committee
Agency/Group/Organization Type Community Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/ Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Agency co-hosted the AFH and
Consolidated Plan joint meeting on
12/11/19 at the Gilroy Council
Chambers.
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Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan
overlap with the goals of each plan?
Community Plan to End
Homelessness in Santa Clara
County
Destination: Home
Creates a community-wide road map that
identifies specific homeless populations in
the County and strategies to address the
needs of these populations.
Santa Clara County Housing
Authority (SCCHA) Moving to
Work Annual Plan
Santa Clara County
Housing Authority
Addresses housing authority updates and
strategies pertaining to public housing and
vouchers.
Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy for the
San Francisco Bay Area, 2018
Association of Bay Area
Governments
Addresses issues relating to the job and
labor issues, and economic development
issues in the area.
Table 3 – Other Local / Regional / Federal Planning Efforts
Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the
State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the
implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))
The collaborative implementation of this Consolidated Plan over the course of the next
five years begins with the coordinated efforts of multiple public agencies working
together to gather feedback and information for both regional and local community needs
and priorities. Once needs and priorities are identified, they are incorporated into County
and City level Consolidated Plans that include both regional and local strategies for
addressing those needs and priorities. The seven entitlement grantee jurisdictions
involved in the collaborative outreach efforts are the Cities of Cupertino, Gilroy,
Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale. Several other
government stakeholder agencies were contacted and assisted the City in its efforts to
gather feedback.
Furthermore, community outreach to local leaders, stakeholders, and residents is a
critical first step in implementing this Consolidated Plan’s desired community changes.
By successfully establishing relationships and trust among the groups listed above, the
City and community can better move toward a joint vision for what and how to make
community improvements. The City along with the County and six other entitlement
jurisdictions developed a robust community engagement process that involved an online
and paper community survey, stakeholder consultations, focus groups, and pop-up
events. The agencies, groups, and organizations who participated are listed in Table 2.
Other local/regional/federal planning efforts can be found in Table 3. The City of
Cupertino hosted two CDBG regional forums on November 12, 2020 and December 10,
2020.
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In addition, the City attends the Santa Clara County quarterly informational sharing
meetings on CDBG program implementation, which discuss best practices, new
developments, and local and federal legislative changes. A HUD representative is
included as needed to provide brief federal grants management technical information.
Narrative (optional):
The City along with the other entitlement jurisdictions and the County participated in a
joint regional effort to conduct consultations and public outreach. City and County staff,
with assistance from consultants, worked to involve housing, social service, and other
agencies in the community engagement process, including direct solicitation for these
agencies to participate in the community survey, stakeholder meetings, and focus groups.
Stakeholder participants were asked questions and provided feedback on priorities,
issues, and solutions in relation to CDBG and HOME eligible activities including
housing, neighborhood revitalization, and low- to moderate-income household issues.
They were asked about their top priorities, neighborhood revitalization, housing
problems and their solutions, local organization support, families vulnerable to crisis,
broadband internet issues, hazard mitigation, and how the jurisdiction should spend
CDBG and HOME funding. Appendix Community Engagement Summary contains a
sample of the consultation questions.
The responses were very helpful for the Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan, especially
for topics pertaining to housing needs, homeless needs assessment, non-homeless special
needs and services, and non-housing community development needs, as some data is not
available from the US Census or HUD.
For a more extensive list of agencies and other public entities consulted during the
Consolidated Plan process, please see Table 2.
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PR-15 Citizen Participation
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden
citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
Outreach is essential to the City’s ability to create an accurate and effective plan, and to
allocate resources appropriately. The City outreached to residents using all forms of
electronic communication: the City website, electronic notifications, and social media
accounts (Twitter, NextDoor, Facebook). First, the City attempted to reach as many
residents as possible within the CDBG target areas and within specific demographics,
such as low-income families, persons with disabilities, elderly and frail elderly
households, and parents/guardians of children. Receiving feedback directly from local
residents who may potentially receive assistance from grant funds is crucial for the CDBG
and HOME programs’ effectiveness. Second, the City reached out to practitioners,
agencies, leaders, organizations, and companies who may have the specialized
knowledge, experience, resources, and capacity to discuss needs, opportunities,
solutions, investments, and how community improvements can be made. Third, the City
encouraged all residents to weigh in on community needs and opportunities for
improvements through citizen participation.
The City offered several opportunities and various methods for participation and public
comment throughout the development of the Consolidated Plan. The following
summarizes the efforts made to broaden citizen participation throughout the process.
Table 4, Citizen Participation Outreach, provides additional detail on the types of
outreach conducted and, where applicable, a summary of the comments received.
Regional Needs Survey
This community survey was noticed in the Mercury News newspaper on October 29, 2019.
The online and paper survey was made available to the public between October 29, 2019,
and December 20, 2019. The online survey was provided in English and three other
languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese. The survey was useful in obtaining data
on housing and community needs from local community feedback. A copy of the survey,
along with the final results, can be found at the end of the document under Appendix
Community Engagement Summary.
Pop-Up Events
Pop-up events are temporary events held in public areas. Pop-up events are useful in
providing the public with general information and awareness of the Consolidated Plan
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process and engaging them with the community survey. Short dialogue and feedback
were also obtained from community members. Four pop-up/tabling events were held
throughout the County. Three were held at farmer’s market locations in Santa Clara,
Sunnyvale, and Palo Alto, and one was held at the Sunnyvale Community Center.
Residents were polled on what is most needed in their community. The dates, times, and
locations are listed in more detail in Table 4. Flyers announcing community engagement
meeting dates and locations were distributed.
Regional Forums
Four regional forums were held in different cities in Santa Clara County. Flyers were
posted beforehand to inform the public of the meetings. They were also advertised in the
local Mercury News newspaper. To maximize the attendance, they were offered at
different locations and times of the day. One meeting was held during the day and the
rest were held in the evening, and all were accessible by public transit. They were held in
the Cities of Cupertino, Morgan Hill, Palo Alto, and San Jose. Additional information on
the locations, and results are listed in more detail in Table 4. Appendix Community
Engagement Summary includes a flyer of the public meetings listed.
A total of 37 people attended these forums. Those in attendance included local residents,
service providers, and members of the business community. The notes and feedback were
helpful in identifying priorities, creating a dialogue with the attendees, and gaining input
from stakeholders and the public.
Focus Groups
Two focus groups were held with social service agencies to identify the most pressing
community problems, priorities for their clients, and problem areas around the County.
These meetings were held in Santa Clara and Gilroy. A total of seven agencies
participated. Results of their feedback are provided in more detail in the Appendix
Community Engagement Summary.
Joint Community Meetings on Consolidated Plan Process and Assessment of Fair
Housing
Two community meetings that sought combined input on the Consolidated Plan and an
Assessment of Fair Housing were held at the San Jose Hillview Library and the other at
the Gilroy Council Chambers. They were both hosted in the evening and accessible by
public transit. Additional information on the results is listed in more detail in Table 4.
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Stakeholder Consultations
A combination of in-person meetings, one-on-one phone conversations, and emails were
held as consultations with various service providers to obtain feedback. The feedback
was especially helpful in identifying gaps in services, trends in the local community, and
needs relating to specific services and populations. Table 2 lists the agencies that
provided feedback. A sample list of questions that were asked during the stakeholder
interviews can be found in Appendix Community Engagement Summary.
Public Hearings and 30-Day Public Review Period of Draft Consolidated Plan
The City will hold a Housing Commission public hearing on May 14, 2020 to review the
draft Consolidated Plan, and a City Council public hearing on June 2, 2020 to review and
approve the final plan. The City posted notice of the public hearings and draft
Consolidated Plan on May 1, 2020. The 30-day public review period began on May 5,
2020 and ended on June 5, 2020.
Citizen Participation Process Impact on Goal Setting
Comments and feedback obtained from the citizen participation process are very useful
in goal setting and strategic planning as they relate to the Consolidated Plan. For
example, comments received from stakeholders helped inform the Needs Assessment,
especially in sections concerning special needs populations and non-housing community
development. The results from the survey and comments from the public also identified
high areas of concern among the community especially as they relate to local data,
housing, public services, and community development needs. The feedback was
especially helpful in assessing the priority needs and goal setting for the Strategic Plan
section of the Consolidated Plan. The responses obtained from community engagement
also gave more insight into barriers to affordable housing, priority needs, and areas
needing the most neighborhood revitalization.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and
reasons
URL
(If applicable)
1 Regional
Forums
Non-targeted/
Broad community
residents, service
providers, business
owners or housing
professionals
A total of 37 people
attended four forums
held on the following
dates: 11/4/19,
11/7/19, 11/12/19, and
11/20/19.
Participants of the regional forums
identified the County’s top priorities
over the next five years, including
transit accessibility, housing
maintenance, and services for elderly
households. They also identified the
most common housing problems,
including housing affordability and
homelessness. For additional details
see Appendix Community
Engagement Summary.
All comments
were
accepted.
See Appendix
Community
Engagement
Summary
2 Survey
Broad community
outreach to
members of the
public and
interested
stakeholders
A total of 1,950
Regional Needs
Surveys were collected
during the open
period.
A total of 16 surveys
were collected from
Cupertino residents,
specifically—one in
Spanish and 15 in
English.
The online survey was
available in English,
Spanish, Vietnamese,
and Chinese.
The survey results identified that the
creation of affordable housing, jobs,
and community services were the
County’s greatest needs. Results also
identified increased housing
affordability, housing for special needs
individuals, and healthy homes as the
most pressing housing needs.
All comments
were
accepted.
See Appendix
Community
Engagement
Summary
3 Focus
Groups
Service providers,
business owners or
housing
professionals
A total of 7 agencies
attended two
meetings held on the
following dates:
11/07/19 and 11/18/19.
Participants identified the most
pressing community problems to be
lack of housing types, transitional
housing, zoning regulations friendly to
affordable housing, mental health
services, career development training
for youth, and gentrification. They also
All comments
were
accepted.
See Appendix
Community
Engagement
Summary
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Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and
reasons
URL
(If applicable)
identified the high cost of housing,
lack of coordination between
resource agencies, and unclear fair
housing rules as a concern.
Participants stated that the following
areas should be targeted for
improvement: Downtown Gilroy, El
Camino Real, Morgan Hills, and transit
hubs all around the County.
4
Community
Meetings
(joint
Consolidate
d Plan and
Affirmative
Fair Housing)
Non-targeted/
Broad community
residents, service
providers, business
owners or housing
professionals
A total of 53 people
attended the two joint
meetings.
They were held on
these dates: 11/13/19
and 12/11/19.
See final Analysis of Impediments
report.
All comments
were
accepted.
https://www.sccg
ov.org/sites/osh/H
ousingandCommu
nityDevelopment/
UrbanCountyProgr
am/Pages/home.
aspx
5 Pop-Up
Events
Non-targeted/
Broad community
Four pop-up events
were held on these
dates: 10/19/2019,
10/26/2019, 11/3/2019,
and 11/21/2019.
A total of 108 flyers
were distributed.
A total of 220
attendees were
approached for
feedback.
A total of 3 surveys
were completed at
the event.
See Appendix Community
Engagement Summary
All comments
were
accepted.
https://www.sccg
ov.org/sites/osh/H
ousingandCommu
nityDevelopment/
UrbanCountyProgr
am/Pages/home.
aspx
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Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and
reasons
URL
(If applicable)
6 Website
Broad Santa Clara
County residents,
and workers
with computer and
internet access
Announcements
posted to the websites
of the entitlement
jurisdictions to promote
regional survey links
(English and Spanish)
and regional/
community forums.
See Appendix Community
Engagement Summary
All comments
were
accepted.
City of Cupertino:
http://www.cupert
ino.org/housing
7
Local
Advertiseme
nt (Print
Media)
Non-targeted/
Broad community;
minority population
CDBG target area
recipients
Notice of public
meetings and survey
availability was posted
in
Bay Area News Group
and the Mercury News
on 10/29/19.
See Appendix Community
Engagement Summary
All comments
were
accepted.
8 Social Media
Broad Santa
Clara County
community with
computer
access
Announcements
posted to Facebook,
NextDoor, and Twitter
accounts of
entitlement jurisdictions
and community
partners.
See Appendix Community
Engagement Summary
All comments
were
accepted.
9 Printed Flyers
Non-targeted/
Broad community;
minority population
CDBG target area
recipients
Over 1,225 print flyers
were printed and
distributed at
community hubs
across the County.
See Appendix Community
Engagement Summary
All comments
were
accepted.
See Appendix
Community
Engagement
Summary
10 Stakeholder
Interviews
Non-targeted/
Broad community
residents, service
providers, business
owners or housing
22 stakeholder
interviews were
conducted.
Stakeholders prioritized the following
needs: provide more affordable
housing; vital services and
homelessness prevention; assist
families and individuals in transition;
All comments
were
accepted.
See Appendix
Community
Engagement
Summary
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Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of
comments not
accepted and
reasons
URL
(If applicable)
professionals increase family income; assist special
needs populations; emergency relief
for vulnerable populations; improve
aging community facilities and public
infrastructure; and fair housing.
11
Public
Review
Period
Non
targeted/broad
community
May 5 – June 5, 2020 TBD TBD TBD
12 Public
Meeting(s)
Non-
targeted/broad
community
On May 14, 2020 a
Housing Commission
public hearing was
held to review the
draft Consolidated
Plan. Approximately
XX people attended.
TBD TBD TBD
13 Public
Hearing(s)
Non-
targeted/broad
community
On June 2, 2020 a City
Council public hearing
will be held to review
the final Consolidated
Plan.
Approximately XX
people attended.
TBD TBD TBD
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
1. Needs Assessment Overview
This Needs Assessment will look at housing and income related data to assess the City’s
needs pertaining to affordable housing, disproportionately greater needs, homeless
needs, non-homeless special needs, public housing, and non-housing community
development. The following is a summary of the key points:
NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment
Those at risk of homelessness are severely cost burdened (paying more than 50
percent of their income toward housing costs).
Cost burden is the most common housing problem for LMI households 0-80%
AMI; 64 percent of households (2,934) are paying more than 30 percent of their
income toward housing costs.
Six percent of homeless individuals experience domestic violence.
NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems
The groups disproportionately affected by housing problems include:
Hispanic households earning between 0-30% AMI;
Asian households earning between >30-50% AMI; and
Hispanic households earning between >50-80% AMI.
NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems
The groups disproportionately affected by severe housing problems include:
Asian households earning >30-50% AMI.
NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens
Twenty eight percent of households are cost burdened.
Twelve percent are severely cost burdened.
Hispanic households are disproportionately cost burdened (34 percent).
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NA-35 Public Housing
The most immediate need for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holders is units that
will accept HCV.
NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment
There are an estimated 159 persons experiencing homelessness in the City, of
which none are sheltered. There are 9,706 persons countywide experiencing
homelessness.
The 2019 County PIT count identified 269 families experiencing homelessness,
which encompasses a total of 921 individuals experiencing homelessness
countywide. Twenty-four percent of those families are unsheltered.
The count also identified 653 homeless veterans, of which 68 percent were
unsheltered.
NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment
Thirteen percent of City residents (8,229 residents) are 65 years of age or older.
Six percent of City residents have a disability. Sixteen percent of those 65 years
and older have a disability.
3,361 people in the County are living with HIV.
NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs
The top non-housing public service need is transportation.
The top non-housing public improvement need is water/wastewater
improvements.
The top non-housing public facilities need is for facilities for abused, abandoned,
or neglected children.
Definitions:
The following are definitions of housing problems and family type that will be further
analyzed in the sections below.
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Income:
Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) – HUD classifies LMI individuals and
households as those whose incomes are at or below 80% of the area median family
income (AMI).
Extremely low-income – Households earning 0-30 % AMI
Low-income – Households earning >30-50 % AMI
Moderate-income – Households earning >50-80 % AMI.
Housing Problem(s) or Condition(s):
Substandard Housing – Lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities. This
includes households without hot and cold piped water, a flush toilet and a bathtub
or shower; or kitchen facilities that lack a sink with piped water, a range or stove,
or a refrigerator.
Overcrowded – Households having complete kitchens and bathrooms but housing
1.01 to 1.5 persons per room excluding bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half-
rooms.
Severely Overcrowded – Households having complete kitchens and bathrooms
but housing more than 1.51 persons per room excluding bathrooms, porches,
foyers, halls, or half-rooms.
Housing Cost Burden – This is represented by the fraction of a household’s total
gross income spent on housing costs. For renters, housing costs include rent paid
by the tenant plus utilities. For owners, housing costs include mortgage payment,
taxes, insurance, and utilities.
A household is considered to be cost burdened if the household is spending more
than 30 percent of its monthly income on housing costs.
A household is considered severely cost burdened if the household is spending
more than 50 percent of its monthly income on housing costs.
Family Type(s):
Small Related – The number of family households with two to four related
members.
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Large Related – The number of family households with five or more related
members.
Elderly – A household whose head, spouse, or sole member is a person who is at
least 62 years of age.
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NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)
The Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data below is a special
tabulation of American Community Survey (ACS) data derived from the U.S. Census
Bureau and is provided by HUD to be used by the City in its Consolidated Plan. For the
2015 -2020 City of Cupertino Consolidated Plan, HUD provided 2005 – 2009 data, and for
this 2020 – 2025 Consolidated Plan period, HUD provided 2011 – 2015 data. When HUD
provided data is not required, more current data (such as ACS 2013-2017 5-Year Estimates
data) is used as available.
Summary of Housing Needs
Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 % Change
Population 58,302 60,170 3%
Households 17,934 20,420 14%
Median Income $119,398.00 $141,953.00 19%
Data Source: 2005-2009 ACS (Base Year), 2011-2015 ACS (Most Recent Year)
Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Number of Households Table
0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-
100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Total Households 1,785 1,190 1,625 1,680 14,140
Small Family Households 460 390 600 640 9,825
Large Family Households 55 115 145 160 1,240
Household contains at least one person
62-74 years of age 390 335 420 505 2,110
Household contains at least one person
age 75 or older 655 335 355 235 1,015
Households with one or more children 6
years old or younger 59 170 290 200 2,245
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Table 6 - Total Households Table
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Housing Needs Summary Tables
2. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs)
Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
Number of Households
Substandard Housing - Lacking complete
plumbing or kitchen facilities 45 15 25 15 100 30 0 0 0 30
Severely Overcrowded - With >1.51 people per
room (and complete kitchen and plumbing) 0 0 15 4 19 10 0 0 25 35
Overcrowded - With 1.01-1.5 people per room
(and none of the above problems) 30 20 105 4 159 0 20 0 20 40
Housing cost burden greater than 50% of
income (and none of the above problems) 575 260 130 4 969 420 195 285 205 1,105
Housing cost burden greater than 30% of
income (and none of the above problems) 20 165 230 370 785 85 70 260 350 765
Zero/negative Income (and none of the above
problems) 155 0 0 0 155 155 0 0 0 155
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Table 7 – Housing Problems Table
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3. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or
complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden)
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
Number of Households
Having 1 or more of four housing problems 650 295 270 35 1,250 465 215 285 245 1,210
Having none of four housing problems 110 200 335 505 1,150 250 480 740 900 2,370
Household has negative income, but none of the other
housing problems 155 0 0 0 155 155 0 0 0 155
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Table 8 – Housing Problems 2
4. Cost Burden > 30%
Renter Owner
0-30% AMI >30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI Total 0-30% AMI >30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI Total
Number of Households
Small Related 205 170 270 645 130 80 215 425
Large Related 20 50 65 135 25 30 70 125
Elderly 375 75 60 510 300 159 230 689
Other 70 150 60 280 90 0 35 125
Total need by income 670 445 455 1,570 545 269 550 1,364
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Table 9 – Cost Burden > 30%
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5. Cost Burden > 50%
Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
Number of Households
Small Related 180 90 80 350 130 60 95 285
Large Related 20 50 15 85 25 30 30 85
Elderly 355 65 60 480 210 105 145 460
Other 70 65 10 145 90 0 15 105
Total need by income 625 270 165 1,060 455 195 285 935
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Table 10 – Cost Burden > 50%
6. Crowding (More than one person per room)
Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
Number of Households
Single family
households 30 20 120 8 178 0 10 0 45 55
Multiple, unrelated
family households 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 0 0 20
Other, non-family
households 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total need by income 30 20 120 8 178 10 20 0 45 75
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Table 11 – Crowding Information – 1/2
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
Households with Children
Present - - - - - - - -
Table 12 – Crowding Information – 2/2
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Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing
assistance.
The ACS 2013-2017 5-Year Estimates show that 3,805 Cupertino households (18 percent)
are single-person households. Of these single-person households, 1,894 (50 percent) are
elderly (65 years or older). Elderly households tend to be on a fixed income and therefore
have a need for affordable housing. There is a need for additional affordable housing for
the elderly and frail elderly population of the City.
The Santa Clara County 2019 PIT count counted 9,706 homeless individuals (total
sheltered and unsheltered) in the County, which included 2,470 chronically homeless
individuals, 653 homeless veterans, and 1,456 transition age youth.1 The PIT count
identified 159 homeless individuals in the City.
Many programs target special needs populations (e.g., chronically homeless, veterans,
transition age youth); however, 67 percent of single homeless adults nationwide do not
belong to a special needs population.2 All single homeless individuals (regardless of
whether they belong to a special needs population) need housing that is affordable with
low or no barriers. Many homeless individuals have no income, a criminal background,
and/or pets when coming in from the streets; the latter can act as a barrier to housing, as
most homeless shelters do not allow pets.
Homeless individuals also need supportive services, which may differ by special needs
group. Supportive services may include case management; childcare; education services;
employment assistance and job training; food; housing search and counseling services;
mental health services; and substance abuse treatment services.3
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are
disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and
stalking.
Persons with Disabilities
At least 3,580 Cupertino residents living with a disability (hearing difficulty, vision
difficulty, cognitive difficulty, ambulatory difficulty, self-care difficulty, or independent
1 Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing. 2019 Santa Clara County Point in Time Count (PIT) & Survey.
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/osh/ContinuumofCare/ReportsandPublications/Documents/2015%20Santa%20Clara
%20County%20Homeless%20Census%20and%20Survey/2019%20SCC%20Homeless%20Census%20and%20Surve
y%20Report.pdf
2 https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness-report/
3 24 CFR 578.53
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living difficulty), according to the ACS 2013-2017 5-Year Estimates. Elderly individuals
make up the most significant portion of Cupertino’s disabled population, with 57 percent
of persons living with disabilities being aged 65 years and older.
Living with disabilities can pose additional hardships for housing choice, especially for
affordable housing options. This population may be living on a fixed income and need a
housing unit that is ADA-compliant, and/or offers enough space for medical equipment
and possibly a live-in aid, and be near transportation, grocery stores, mainstream
services, and supportive services. When the many needs of a disabled household are
taken into consideration, household choice is often limited and families must take any
available housing unit, regardless of whether it is near their support system.
Stakeholder subject matter experts who engaged in the community outreach interviews
see a need for a variety of options of housing (size and income levels) for the disabled
and elderly and would like to see CDBG funds used to seek out available housing that
would be appropriate for this population.
Domestic Violence
During stakeholder interviews, it was reported that the County has seen an increase in
the number of victims of domestic violence and that there is a need for additional services.
The City does not have the exact count of people facing domestic violence in the City.
However, the 2019 County PIT count identified 6 percent of homeless individuals in the
County as currently experiencing domestic/partner violence or abuse.
The CoC partners with local victim service providers to train staff on trauma-informed,
victim-centered, best practices on safety and planning protocols for serving survivors of
domestic violence, dating violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, and stalking, as
well as the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) requirements. Survivors of domestic
violence may have the need to be outside of the City or jurisdiction, in an undisclosed
location, or must move one or more times in order to stay in safe housing.
What are the most common housing problems?
Of the total LMI households in the City, 2,180 (47 percent) experience one or more
severe housing problem. Households in the extremely low-income (0-30% AMI)
category experience the most severe housing problems in the City at 24 percent (1,115
renters and owners) of all LMI households.
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Cost Burden
Cost burden is the most common housing problem in the City; 64 percent (2,934) of LMI
households in the City pay more than 30 percent of their income toward housing costs.
The extremely low-income (0-30% AMI) category includes the most households that
experience cost burden, at 26 percent (1,215).
Severe Cost Burden
The second most common housing problem in the City is severe cost burden; 43 percent
(1,995) of LMI households in the City are paying more than 50 percent of their income
toward housing costs. The extremely low-income (0-30% AMI) category includes the
most households that experience severe cost burden, at 23 percent (1,080).
Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these
problems?
The households most affected by severe cost burden in the City fall in the 0-30% AMI
range, but make up several different populations, as shown below:
59 percent (575) of 0-30% AMI renters
38 percent (420) of 0-30% AMI owners
51 percent (180) of small related 0-30% AMI renters
46 percent (130) of small related 0-30% AMI owners
58 percent (50) of large related >30-50% AMI renters
74 percent (375) of elderly 0-30% AMI renters
44 percent (300) of elderly 0-30% AMI owners
48 percent (70) of other 0-30% AMI renters
86 percent (90) of other 0-30% AMI owners
The households that are most affected by cost burden in the City fall in the >50-80% AMI
range and elderly population, but also include other populations, as shown below:
42 percent (270) of small related >50-80% AMI renters
48 percent (65) of large related >50-80% AMI renters
74 percent (375) of elderly 0-30% AMI renters
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44 percent (300) of elderly 0-30% AMI owners
33 percent (230) of elderly >50-80% AMI owners
53 percent (150) of other >30-50% AMI renters
Although substandard housing, overcrowding, and severe overcrowding are not
common problems in the City, it is worth noting that when these housing problems exist,
certain populations/household types are more likely to be affected than others.
45 percent (45) of 0-30% AMI renters are impacted by substandard housing.
100 percent (30) of 0-30% AMI owners are impacted by substandard housing.
79 percent (15) of >50-80% AMI renters experience severe overcrowding.
66 percent (105) of >50-80% AMI renters experience overcrowding.
50 percent (20) of >50-80% AMI owners experience overcrowding.
Describe the characteristics and needs of low-income individuals and families
with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but
are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered
91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and
individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the
termination of that assistance
Low-income individuals, families with children who are at imminent risk of
homelessness, and households that are eligible for rapid re-housing (RRH) have similar
characteristics and can be discussed together. In all cases, the primary focus is helping
the household solve their immediate crisis so that they stay housed or find and secure
housing. Subject matter experts believe these populations can be successful without long-
term supportive services. RRH rapidly connects families and individuals experiencing
homelessness to permanent housing through a tailored package of assistance that may
include the use of time-limited financial assistance and targeted supportive services.4 The
three components include: a. housing identification, b. rent and move-in assistance, and
c. RRH case management and supportive services. Providing financial assistance and
services for a shorter period allows for flexibility and a far less costly program overall.
Compared to permanent supportive housing (PSH), RRH programs need only provide
one, two, or three of the available components and it may be as short as a one-time move-
4 https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/3891/rapid-re-housing-brief/
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in payment of help with a deposit, or as long as two years of rental assistance or 36
months of supportive services. The program is based on a client’s particular needs and
does not provide services that are not needed.
Since an RRH program only provides the minimum of needs, costs are kept to a
minimum, which allows a program to serve a greater number of participants than a PSH
program. RRH programs are also extremely flexible in that not only are they tailored to
the client’s particular needs, but a client that needs additional assistance can return and
obtain that assistance later. RRH programs allow for a one-time rental deposit, 24 months
of rental assistance, and six additional months of supportive services after the completion
of rental assistance.
The Santa Clara County 2019 PIT count found that the primary cause of first-time
homelessness was job loss. When asked what may have prevented homelessness, the
answer was rent or mortgage assistance, and then employment assistance.
The CoC’s RRH programs offer housing-focused case management from program entry.
RRH is a Housing First program with a goal of helping households obtain permanent
housing as quickly as possible, with “just enough” financial assistance to help the
household become stable (based on their needs). Housing may be in an apartment, shared
housing/room rental, subsidized housing, or living with friends or family members. RRH
programs build a client-centered plan that prioritizes employment, builds sustainable
support systems, and encourages case management. RRH participants are eligible for
continued case management, even after rental assistance is complete.
The CoC connects clients with:
Employment Services – The gap between high rents and low wages is the primary
barrier for retention of housing for RRH participants. Increasing income is the
central focus if a client cannot remain housed with their current income.
o The Living Wage Employment Initiative (LWEI) is a program that engages
previously homeless program participants in job training and connects them
with living-wage employment, leading to careers in high growth industries
such as healthcare, technology, advances manufacturing, and construction.
In 2017 and 2018, 30 percent of participants reached the County’s living
wage threshold, and 91 percent of those who obtained full-time
employment remained employed for at least one year.
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LWEI secured 285 employment and job training slots prioritized for people
experiencing homelessness or in a housing program.
In 2017 and 2018, 61 percent of LWEI participants obtained full-time
employment.5
Affordable Housing – Some households will be unable to increase their income to
pay market rate rent, even at a cost-burdened rate. Therefore, some households
will need to seek out subsidized housing options.
Housing Units – Developed with the County Housing Bond and other funds, 125
units are set aside for RRH clients with 1,475 additional RRH units planned
throughout the County over the next 10 years.
Housing Education – Program providers support tenants through educating them
about landlord/tenant laws, to ensure lease compliance and continued housing.
The City provides BMR AHF funds to Project Sentinel for tenant/landlord services
that are available to residents at no cost.
Mainstream Services and Systems – Complementary supportive services available
to qualifying households in the jurisdiction.
o School districts, child welfare agencies, the justice system, and victim service
providers help clients address root causes of housing instability.
o Clients are connected with mainstream benefits to help cover household
expenses such as food, utilities, and healthcare.
Landlord Incentive Program – Dedicated funding is used to recruit and retain
owners/landlords.
The All the Way Home Veterans program has engaged 791 new landlords since
2015.
As households near the end of the RRH program, providers work with clients on housing
stability. This is accomplished through:
Identifying potential challenges that may arise and troubleshooting them in
advance;
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Scheduling follow-up visits – case management may continue for six months after
the completion of rental assistance;
Ensuring there is a crisis plan in place; and
If the household has greater financial barriers or extraordinary housing challenges,
there may be a need for additional intervention or longer-term assistance. This can
be done through a:
o Transfer to a PSH program
o Referral to HCV with the SCCHA
o Move to more affordable housing
If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also
include a description of the operational definition of the at-risk group and the
methodology used to generate the estimates:
The HUD definition of imminent risk of homelessness is someone who will lose their
primary nighttime residence in 14 days provided that no subsequent residence has been
identified and the person/family lacks the resources or support networks needed to
obtain other permanent housing.
The County of Santa Clara CoC reviewed local data and national trends regarding
imminent risk of homelessness.
The CoC cites national research indicating factors including low or no income, mental
illness, abuse, and criminal justice involvement. Locally, ongoing PIT data shows
eviction, lack of employment, and low or no income as primary causes of homelessness.
Nationally, people living in poverty who struggle to afford necessities are at the greatest
risk of homelessness, which include severe cost burden and living doubled up. “In 2017,
6.7 million households spent more than 50 percent of their income on rent. They were experiencing
a “severe cost burden…4.4 million people in poor households were “doubled up”, which means
they were living with family and friends.” (National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2019)6
The CoC then used these risk factors along with the Prevention Vulnerability Index -
Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT), to assess a household’s
6 National Alliance to End Homelessness (2019) State of Homelessness
https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness-
report/
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eligibility for the County’s Homelessness Prevention System (HPS).7 The VI-SPDAT is a
survey administered to homeless and at imminent risk of homelessness persons to
prioritize for services.
Based on the data listed above, the following eligibility criteria was created for HPS: low
income; self-report of imminent risk of homelessness OR unsafe housing situation; AND
a Prevention VI-SPDAT score of 8 or greater. The Prevention VI-SPDAT is for those at
imminent risk of homelessness and scores the following factors: income and financial
health, history of homelessness, eviction risk, abuse and/or trafficking, interaction with
emergency services including criminal justice, and acuity of mental and physical needs.
HPS includes 13 agencies that offer financial assistance and supportive services that are
targeted to client’s needs. Supportive services may include working with a housing
specialist to retain housing or possibly relocate.
The County Office of Supportive Housing is the HPS Program Manager. Other partner
agencies include five local victim service providers to assist families fleeing unsafe
housing; the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley for eviction prevention services; CalWorks
and Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) to provide financial assistance, case
management, connections to benefits and job training; and the Bill Wilson Center, which
works with school district homeless liaisons and trains school staff on identifying at-risk
families to refer to HPS.
The County and the City of San Jose allocated $10 million in new state funding over two
years to fund the HPS program, which allows for an annual capacity of 900 households,
countywide. HPS tracks data and outcomes in order to continually evaluate system
outcomes. In the first two years of the program, 92 percent of participants remained
housed one year after assistance.
Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability
and an increased risk of homelessness
Ongoing PIT count data show eviction, lack of employment, and low or no income as
primary causes of homelessness. The National Alliance to End Homelessness cites
overcrowding or “doubling up” as a housing characteristic that can lead to homelessness.
The CoC also cites national research indicating additional risk factors such as low or no
income, mental illness, abuse, and criminal justice involvement. Throughout the County,
22 stakeholders, including nonprofit homeless providers, were interviewed as part of this
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plan’s community engagement. When asked how CDBG funds should be spent regarding
homeless services, stakeholders stated that there is a need for homelessness prevention
programs, which may include employment assistance, rental or utility assistance, or legal
advocacy.
Providers also identified a need for the County to continue to update resource guides and
websites that point to correct agencies, and work with service agencies for quicker
response rates to help people in crisis.
Last, stakeholders see a need for an increase in fair housing efforts to decrease evictions
that lead to homelessness. This would include education for tenant rights regarding
housing conditions and creating engagement activities and programs. Many of these
activities need to be provided in Vietnamese, and held within non-English speaking
communities, as well as in LMI communities that typically do not engage in services.
Additionally, there is a need to increase local housing advocacy for households with
disabilities and those with disabilities that are seeking housing.
When asked about the primary cause of homelessness for homeless individuals, 30
percent of survey respondents reported job loss as the primary cause of their
homelessness, 22 percent cited alcohol or drug use, 15 percent cited a divorce/separation,
14 percent cited eviction, and 13 percent cited an argument with—or being asked to leave
by—a family member or friend.
When asked what might have prevented their homelessness, survey respondents most
commonly reported rent or mortgage assistance (42 percent, which is an increase from 30
percent in 2017) followed by employment assistance (37 percent).
For homeless families, the top three primary causes of homelessness, were job loss (32
percent), eviction (25 percent), and a divorce or separation (19 percent).
Discussion
Overall, the City needs to continue to invest in job training programs and affordable
housing to prevent homelessness and quickly re-house those that are recently homeless.
In addition, there is a need to expand outreach to LMI households with housing problems
that are at imminent risk of homelessness to make them aware of community resources
available.
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NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems –
91.205 (b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately
greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a
whole.
Introduction
According to HUD, a disproportionately greater need exists when the members of a
racial/ethnic group at a given income level experience housing problems at a greater rate
(10 percentage points or more) than the jurisdiction as a whole at that income level.
Housing problems are: lacks complete kitchen facilities; lacks complete plumbing
facilities; more than one person per room; or cost burden greater than 30 percent.
0%-30% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,220 255 310
White 560 160 95
Black / African American 0 0 35
Asian 575 90 175
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 60 4 10
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than
30%
Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
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>30%-50% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 745 445 0
White 350 285 0
Black / African American 0 0 0
Asian 365 129 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 10 0
Pacific Islander 10 0 0
Hispanic 20 25 0
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost Burden greater than
30%
Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI
>50%-80% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems
Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but
none of the
other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,045 580 0
White 430 345 0
Black / African American 0 0 0
Asian 515 215 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 100 25 0
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost
Burden greater than 30%
Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need >50 - 80% AMI
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>80%-100% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 995 680 0
White 355 350 0
Black / African American 10 15 0
Asian 565 255 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 45 0
Hispanic 50 10 0
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4. Cost
Burden greater than 30%
Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need >80 - 100% AMI
Discussion
Alternative Data Table: Disproportionately Greater Need Households with One or More
Housing Problems (Jurisdiction)
0-30% AMI
Extremely Low-
income
>30-50% AMI
Low-income
>50-80% AMI
Moderate-
income
>80-100% AMI
Above
Moderate-
income
# % # % # % # %
Jurisdiction as a Whole 1,220 68% 745 63% 1,045 64% 995 59%
White 560 69% 350 55% 430 55% 355 50%
Black / African American 0 0% 0 - 0 - 10 40%
Asian 575 68% 365 74% 515 71% 565 69%
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 - 0 0 0 - 0 -
Pacific Islander 0 - 10 100% 0 - 0 0%
Hispanic 60 81% 20 44% 100 80% 50 83%
Table 16A – Disproportionally Greater Need Alternative Data
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Below is a summary of the disproportionate needs faced by specific populations in
comparison to the jurisdiction as a whole, based on the tables above:
Eighty-one percent of extremely low-income (0-30% AMI) Hispanic households
experience one or more housing problems, compared to 68 percent of all extremely
low-income households.
Seventy-four percent of low- income (>30-50% AMI) Asian households experience
one or more housing problems, compared to 63 percent of all low-income
households.
One hundred percent of low-income (>30-50% AMI) Pacific Islander households
experience one or more housing problems, compared to 63 percent of all low-
income households.
Eighty percent of moderate-income (>50-80% AMI) Hispanic households
experience one or more housing problems, compared to 64 percent of all
moderate-income households.
In summary, Hispanic, Asian, and Pacific Islander households are disproportionately
affected by housing problems in the City. Overall, 73 percent of LMI Hispanic
households, 70 percent of LMI Asian households, and 100 percent of LMI Pacific Islander
households have at least one housing problem.
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NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems
– 91.205 (b)(2)
1. Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has
disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that
category of need as a whole.
Introduction
According to HUD, a disproportionately greater need exists when the members of a racial
or ethnic group at a given income level experience severe housing problems at a greater
rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level as a whole.
Severe housing problems include:
Overcrowded households with more than 1.5 persons per room, not including
bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half-rooms.
Households with cost burdens of more than 50 percent of income. For renters,
housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. For owners, housing
costs include mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, and utilities.
0%-30% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems*
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,115 360 310
White 520 200 95
Black / African American 0 0 35
Asian 520 140 175
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 44 20 10
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost
Burden over 50%
Table 17 – Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI
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>30%-50% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems*
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 510 680 0
White 210 420 0
Black / African American 0 0 0
Asian 280 210 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 10 0
Pacific Islander 10 0 0
Hispanic 10 35 0
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost
Burden over 50%
Table 18 – Severe Housing Problems >30 - 50% AMI
>50%-80% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems*
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 555 1,075 0
White 220 550 0
Black / African American 0 0 0
Asian 295 435 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 40 85 0
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems >50 - 80% AMI
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>80%-100% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems*
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 280 1,405 0
White 100 610 0
Black / African American 0 25 0
Asian 180 640 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 45 0
Hispanic 0 60 0
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems >80 - 100% AMI
Discussion
Disproportionately Greater Need (Jurisdiction) for Households Experiencing Severe
Housing Cost Problems (Jurisdiction)
0-30% AMI
Extremely low-
income
>30-50% AMI
Low-income
>50-80% AMI
Moderate-
income
>80-100% AMI
Above
Moderate
income
# % # % # % # %
Jurisdiction as a Whole 1,115 62% 510 43% 555 34% 280 17%
White 520 64% 210 33% 220 29% 100 14%
Black / African American 0 0% 0 - 0 - 0 0%
Asian 520 62% 280 57% 295 40% 180 22%
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 - 0 0 0 - 0 -
Pacific Islander 0 - 10 100% 0 - 0 0%
Hispanic 44 59% 10 22% 40 32% 0 0%
Table 20a - Severe Housing Problems Alternative Data
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Below is a summary of the disproportionate needs in comparison to the jurisdiction as a
whole:
Fifty-seven percent of low-income (>30-50% AMI) Asian households experience
one or more severe housing problems, compared to 43 percent of all low-income
households.
One hundred percent of low-income (>30-50% AMI) Pacific Islander households
experience one or more severe housing problems, compared to 43 percent of all
low-income households.
Forty percent of moderate-income Asian households experience one or more
severe housing problems compared to 34 percent of the jurisdiction as a whole for
that same income group. Although this percentage difference does not meet
HUD’s definition of disproportionate need, it is nonetheless notable.
In summary, Asian households and Pacific Islander households are disproportionately
affected by severe housing problems. Overall, 53 percent of LMI Asian households and
100 percent of LMI Pacific Islander households have at least one severe housing problem.
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NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens –
91.205 (b)(2)
1. Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has
disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that
category of need as a whole.
Introduction:
According to HUD, a disproportionately greater need exists when the members of racial
or ethnic group at a given income level experience housing cost burden problems at a
greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level as a whole.
Housing cost burden is represented by the percentage of a household’s total gross income
spent on housing costs. For renters, housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus
utilities. For owners, housing costs include mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, and
utilities.
A household is considered to be cost burdened if the household is spending more
than 30 percent of its monthly income on housing costs.
A household is considered severely cost burdened if the household is spending
more than 50 percent of its monthly income on housing costs.
Housing Cost Burden
Housing Cost Burden <=30% >30-50% >50%
No / negative
income (not
computed)
Jurisdiction as a whole 14,390 3,320 2,400 310
White 4,985 1,090 1,030 95
Black / African American 50 10 0 35
Asian 8,680 1,925 1,285 175
American Indian, Alaska Native 35 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 55 0 0 0
Hispanic 415 245 55 10
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Table 21 – Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
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Alternative Data Table: Disproportionately Greater Cost Burden (Jurisdiction)
<30% of Income >30-50% of Income
Cost Burdened
>50% of Income
Severely Cost
Burdened
# % # % # %
All Jurisdiction
Households 14,390 70% 3,320 16% 2,400 12%
White 4,985 69% 1,090 15% 1,030 14%
Black/African American 50 53% 10 11% 0 0%
Asian 8,680 72% 1,925 16% 1,285 11%
American Indian, Alaska
Native 35 100% 0 0% 0 0%
Pacific Islander 55 100% 0 0% 0 0%
Hispanic 415 57% 245 34% 55 8%
Table 21a - Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI Alternative Data
Discussion:
Sixteen percent of all households in the jurisdiction are cost burdened and paying more
than 30 percent of their income toward housing expenses. Twelve percent of households
in the jurisdiction are severely cost burdened.
Among cost-burdened households, the Hispanic population is disproportionately cost
burdened with 34 percent of Hispanic households experiencing cost burden, compared
to 16 percent of the jurisdiction as a whole.
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NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2)
Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has
disproportionately greater need than the needs of that income category
as a whole?
Hispanic households have a disproportionately greater need compared to the City’s
extremely low-income population as a whole. Both the Asian population and Hispanic
population have a disproportionately greater need compared to the City’s extremely- low
income population as a whole.
Extremely Low-Income Households: 81 percent of Hispanic households
experience housing problems, compared to 68 percent of all households.
Low-Income Households: 74 percent of Asian and 100 percent of Pacific Islander
households experience housing problems, compared to 63 percent of all
households. About 57 percent of Asian and 100 percent of Pacific Islander
households experience severe housing problems, compared to 43 percent of all
households.
Low-income Hispanic Households: 34 percent of Hispanic households experience
cost burden, compared to 16 percent of the jurisdiction as a whole.
Moderate-Income Households: 80 percent of Hispanic households experience
housing problems, compared to 64 percent of all households.
Above Moderate-Income Households: 69 percent of Asian households and 83
percent of Hispanic households experience housing problems, compared to 59
percent of all households.
See Sections NA-15, NA-20, and NA-25 for more details.
If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs?
Regional public forums identified five-year community priorities that would attempt to
address the area’s high cost burden. Cost burden impacts the greatest number of
racial/ethnic groups in Cupertino. The increase in rent, lack of affordable housing in all
sizes, and a gap in wages generally lead to cost burden. Community priorities include
maintenance and rehabilitation of existing housing; workforce development; continued
funding of sustainable housing solutions; new construction of affordable housing; new
emergency assistance including transitional housing; increased services for special needs
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populations; and continued improvements to homelessness prevention programs,
homeless shelters, and education and job/housing placement.
Similarly, when interviewing community stakeholders, many of the same solutions were
identified to help close the gap between wages and rent. These solutions included
affordable housing of all sizes; first-time homebuyer programs for low-income
homebuyers; increased funding for rental subsidies; new programs to help LMI
households keep up with cost of living; increased transitional housing and rapid re-
housing; and workforce training and employment assistance.
Homeownership has seen a decrease in the City since the mid-2000s and community
stakeholders argue that the City could help turn it around by creating programs or
processes, such as those listed below:
First-time home buyer programs that include down payment assistance.
Additional funding assistance through a grant or loan program for costs
associated with housing needs after move-in occurs, such as HVAC systems,
plumbing emergencies, mold, roofing issues, electrical, and pest control issues.
Review and fill the gaps that exist in mortgage affordability after up-front costs
are fulfilled.
Incentives for property owners to sell to a buyer from a preestablished list of low-
and moderate-income families.
There has been a national decrease in homeownership, which is seen across all
racial/ethnic groups; however, certain racial/ethnic groups have been far less likely to
become homeowners compared to the jurisdiction as a whole. In 2015, 27 percent of
Black/African American applicants and 19 percent of Hispanic applicants were denied
mortgages, compared to about 11 percent of White and Asian applicants, according to
data from the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.8 Lenders cite different reasons for
denials, but reasons for denial appear to be common across racial/ethnic group. Among
Black/African American applicants, poor credit history was cited, and among Whites,
Hispanics, and Asians, denials were based on too high of a debt to income ratio.
Community stakeholders emphasized financial literacy classes for families, such as those
8 https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/01/10/blacks-and-hispanics-face-extra-challenges-in-getting-home-
loans/
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available at Project Sentinel, to help resolve some of their debt issues, in order to make
them more attractive loan candidates.
In addition to denial rates, racial/ethnic groups tend to have less of a down payment,
thereby qualifying for a higher loan rate which causes a more expensive monthly
payment. Black/African American and Hispanic households reported putting down 10
percent or less, versus Whites and Asians.9 Also, when households are approved for
loans, racial/ethnic groups are more likely to pay a higher interest rate. In 2015, less than
66 percent of Black/African American and Hispanic loan holders had mortgage rates
below 5 percent, compared to 73 percent of White applicants and 83 percent of Asian
applicants. Conversely, a larger percentage of Black/African American (23 percent) and
Hispanic (18 percent) loan holders were paying 6 percent mortgage rates (a higher rate),
compared to White (13 percent) and Asian (6 percent) loan holders.
Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or
neighborhoods in your community?
Minority concentration is defined as census tracts where the percentage of individuals of
a particular racial or ethnic minority group is at least 20 percentage points higher than
the citywide average. Minority refers to all ethnic groups other than non-Hispanic white.
The City is a minority-majority City with 28 percent White residents, less than 1 percent
Black/African American, 66.5 percent Asian, and 3.9 percent Hispanic. As displayed in
Map 1, the following census tracts include a minority Asian concentration:
Census tracts - 5083.04, 5082.03, 5078.06, 5081.01, 5081.02, 5077.01, 5080.01,
5080.03, 5080.04, 5078.07, 5078.07, 5078.08, 5077.03, 5077.02
9 https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/01/10/blacks-and-hispanics-face-extra-challenges-in-
getting-home-loans/
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Map 1 – Areas of Minority Concentration
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NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b)
1. Introduction
The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is the regional public housing authority for the City of Cupertino.
The SCCHA assists approximately 11,000 households through the HCV program, along with four public housing units, and owns
and controls more than 2,700 affordable housing units. The affordable housing units include single, family, and senior/elderly
housing units and are found throughout the County of Santa Clara.
Participants of the HCV program may choose to live in any City throughout the County; there are 28 participants in the City of
Cupertino. Data for characteristics of participants was not available at the time of final draft of this Consolidated Plan.
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units vouchers in use 0 0 0 28 0 25 1 1 1
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Table 22 - Public Housing by Program Type
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Characteristics of Residents
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Average Annual Income 0 0 0 $17,784 $13,474 $22,093 $3,232 $51,382
Average length of stay 0 0 0 16.3 0 17.7 1.0 2.0
Average Household size 0 0 0 3.1 3.3 1.0 1.0 3.0
# Homeless at admission 0 0 0 54 5 49 1 3
# of Elderly Program Participants (>62) 0 0 0 27 5 22 0 0
# of Disabled Families 0 0 0 25 5 20 0 0
# of Families requesting accessibility
features 0 0 0 5 0 5 0 0
# of HIV/AIDS program participants 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
# of DV victims 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
Table 23 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
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Race of Residents
Program Type
Race Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
White 0 0 0 38 4 34 1 3 19
Black/African American 0 0 0 11 1 10 0 0 4
Asian 0 0 0 16 0 16 0 0 8
American Indian/Alaska Native 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Table 24 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
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Ethnicity of Residents
Program Type
Ethnicity Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
Hispanic 0 0 0 20 1 19 0 2 6
Not Hispanic 0 0 0 45 4 41 1 1 25
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Table 25 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
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Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and
applicants on the waiting list for accessible units:
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability
in programs and activities conducted by HUD, or that receive financial assistance from HUD.
The SCCHA Administrative Plan (Admin Plan) Section 1.8 defines a disability as “A physical
or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of an
individual.”10 The applicant or participant must have a record of such impairment or being
regarded as having such impairment.
Section 1.8 also discusses the SCCHA’s policy on reasonable accommodations, which is
discussed below:
Designed so that persons with disabilities may fully access and use the housing
program and related services.
Reasonable accommodations can be requested beginning when a family applies to a
waiting list.
Applicants and participants are notified of their right to apply for a reasonable
accommodation, in certain SCCHA forms and letters.
An applicant or participant with a disability must meet the essential obligations of the
Assisted Housing Program and the lease with the owner. This requirement can be met
independently or with assistance from another person or agency.
An applicant or participant, or a person on their behalf, must first request in writing
or verbally, the reasonable accommodation, before the SCCHA will provide an
accommodation.
Currently, 17 percent of HCV participant families report a disability. Additional data on the
needs of those in units or on the waitlist is unavailable.
Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher
holders
For HCV holders, the greatest needs include locating a housing unit that will accept a
voucher. Voucher holders have a limited amount of time to find a housing unit that accepts
a voucher, is at the Fair Market Rent, and meets the Housing Quality Standards required by
HUD.
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Often, voucher holders are forced to transfer their voucher to another location outside of the
jurisdiction (Port-Out), accept a unit that is smaller than desirable for their family size, or
move farther away from public transportation, a job, or support system, or otherwise risk
the possibility of losing a voucher.
In an attempt to lessen the stress of finding housing units that accept HCVs, the SCCHA
created an initiative under the Moving to Work (MTW) program. In 2017, the SCCHA piloted
a landlord initiative to provide vacancy payments to HCV landlords who re-rent their units
to SCCHA program participants. In the 2020 SCCHA MTW Annual Plan, the SCCHA made
a request to HUD to expand upon this initiative and create an incentive program to attract
new owners and landlords to rent to HCV participants. Owners and landlords that rent to
voucher holders for the first time, will receive a one-time bonus payment. This program was
created to maintain and increase the number of housing units and choices available to HCV
participant households.
In 2019, SB 329 passed to no longer allow landlords/owners to refuse to rent to HCV
participants. By advertising that the housing unit is not available to a voucher holder, this is
a form of discrimination, and the voucher holder now has the right to apply like everyone
else. The voucher holder does have to pass the same requirements as any non-voucher holder
such as credit or past rental history. This law was created to make more units available to
voucher holders and make it more of a fair process.
How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large
Although HCVs are available to low-income households, the HCV program is unable to
accommodate all low-income households. As discussed in MA-15, there is a gap of 795 units
for households earning 0-50% AMI. Moderate-income households are more likely to be able
to secure affordable housing in the City.
Discussion
The SCCHA is the regional public housing authority for the City of Cupertino. The City
works collaboratively with the SCCHA to continue to serve LMI families and find affordable
housing options and solutions in the community.
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NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c)
1. Introduction:
The majority of the information available on the homeless population in Cupertino is
sourced from County PIT count, which is conducted every two years, 2019 being the most
recent year. The PIT count is a tally of people experiencing homelessness on a given night
across the County. The count is conducted during the last 10 days of January and includes
both sheltered homeless (those living in emergency shelters or transitional housing) and
unsheltered homeless (those living on the streets, in cars, or abandoned properties).
Homeless Needs Assessment
On a single night and throughout the early morning of January 29-30, 2019, the County
of Santa Clara CoC performed the biannual PIT count. The 2019 count found that there
was a staggering increase in homeless persons living in the County, since the last PIT
count in 2017. In 2017, approximately 7,394 people experienced homelessness; in 2019,
the number had increased to 9,706 people, a 31 percent increase. Of the individuals
counted in 2019, 1,784 were sheltered and 7,922 were unsheltered. The individual
homeless persons make up many population types: it is estimated that 2,470 are
chronically homeless, with 85 percent unsheltered; 653 are veterans, with 68 percent
unsheltered; 269 are families (with 921 individuals making up those families), with 26
percent unsheltered; and 1,876 are unaccompanied youth, with 95 percent unsheltered. It
is also estimated that 2 percent of homeless individuals are living with HIV/AIDS.
The number of homeless people living in the City increased between 2017 and 2019 by
approximately 25 percent. In 2017, a total of 127 people experienced homelessness
compared to 159 people in 2019. All homeless people counted were unsheltered.
The City supports efforts to end homelessness. The City funds programs that provide
case management and short-term rental assistance to support homeless families
transitioning to permanent housing, such as the WVCS Community Access to Resources
and Education (CARE) program. The City recognizes the need for additional policies and
programs to address the growing needs of homeless individuals and families within the
City. In FY19-20, the City work program addressed homelessness as a priority setting
item. In addition, the City’s FY20-21 work program includes seven homelessness items.
The following table provides the characteristics of the homeless population at the County
level. Approximately 9,706 individuals are experiencing homelessness within the County
on any given night, and only 18 percent of those (1,784) will be sheltered. The primary
subpopulation of those experiencing homelessness are households with only adults, as
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compared to households of adults with children. The survey also found that 276
unaccompanied youth are experiencing homelessness.
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Population
Estimate the # of persons
experiencing
homelessness on a given
night
Estimate the #
experiencing
homelessness
each year
Estimate the #
becoming
homeless
each year
Estimate the
# exiting
homelessnes
s each year
Estimate the
# of days
persons
experience
homelessne
ss Sheltered Unsheltered
Persons in
Households with
Adult(s) and
Child(ren)
700 221 921
*See discussion
of available
data in
narrative below
* *
Persons in
Households with
Only Children
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Persons in
Households with
Only Adults
1,532 6,977 8,509 * * *
Chronically
Homeless
Individuals
371 2,099 2,470 * * *
Chronically
Homeless Families N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Veterans 209 444 653 * * *
Unaccompanied
Youth 14 262 276 * * *
Persons with HIV 29 165 194 * * *
Data Source: Santa Clara County 2017 and 2019 Point in Time Count (PIT) and Survey Report, County-wide numbers
If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and
exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons experience
homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type
(including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children,
veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth):
The following estimates were obtained using data from the 2017 and 2019 Santa Clara
Point in Time Count (Homeless Census & Survey)
Estimate the # Becoming Homeless Each Year
An average of 1,420 persons in households with only adults become homeless in
the County each year. From 2017 to 2019, the number of adult homeless
individuals increased from 5,670 to 8,509.
An average of 74 persons with HIV become homeless in the County each year.
From 2017 to 2019, the homeless persons with HIV stayed at 2 percent of the
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homeless population; however, the homeless population as a whole increased
from 7,394 to 9,706 persons.
An average of 187 homeless persons become chronically homeless persons in the
County each year. From 2017 to 2019, the chronically homeless count increased
from 2,097 to 2,470 persons.
Overall, 36 percent or approximately one-third of those surveyed indicated that
their current episode of homelessness was their first incidence of homelessness.
Estimate the # Exiting Homelessness Each Year
An average of 77 persons in households with adults and children exit
homelessness in the County each year. From 2017 to 2019, the number of homeless
individuals in families decreased from 1,075 to 921.
An average of 187 unaccompanied youth exit homelessness in the County each
year. From 2017 to 2019, the number of unaccompanied youth decreased from 649
to 276.
An average of 4 veterans exit homelessness in the County each year. From 2017 to
2019, the number of homeless veterans decreased from 660 to 653.
Approximately two-thirds of those surveyed said they had experienced
homelessness previously and that this was not their first incidence of
homelessness. Moreover, 35 percent experienced homelessness for the first time
between the ages of 0 to 24.
Estimate the # of Days Persons Experience Homelessness
During the 2019 PIT count, 1,335 homeless persons were asked about the length of their
current episode of homelessness. Overall, only a small percentage (6 percent) had been
homeless 30 days or less, while most (94 percent) had experienced homeless for more
than a month, and of those, 67 percent had experienced homelessness for one year or
more.
2 percent reported they had been homeless seven days or less.
4 percent reported they had been homeless 8-30 days.
6 percent reported they had been homeless 1-3 months.
12 percent reported they had been homeless 4-6 months.
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9 percent reported they had been homeless 7-11 months.
67 percent reported they had been homeless one year or more.
There is no data available on chronically homeless families or households with only
children.
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Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional)
Jurisdiction
Unsheltered Sheltered Total 2017-
2019 %
Change 2017 2019 2017 2019 2017 2019
Total Incorporated 5,259 7,652 1,775 1,594 7,034 9,246 31%
City of Campbell 94 74 0 0 94 74 -21%
City of Cupertino 127 159 0 0 127 159 25%
City of Gilroy 295 345 427 359 722 704 -2%
City of Los Altos 6 76 0 0 6 76 *
City of Los Altos Hills 0 2 0 0 0 2 *
Town of Los Gatos 52 16 0 0 52 16 *
City of Milpitas 66 125 0 0 66 125 89%
City of Monte Sereno 0 0 0 0 0 0 *
City of Morgan Hill 388 114 0 0 388 114 -71%
City of Mountain View 411 574 5 32 416 606 46%
City of Palo Alto 256 299 20 14 276 313 13%
City of San Jose 3,231 5,117 1,119 980 4,350 6,097 41%
City of Santa Clara 199 264 73 62 272 326 20%
City of Saratoga 12 10 0 0 12 10 *
City of Sunnyvale 122 477 131 147 253 624 147%
Total Unincorporated 189 270 113 89 302 359 19%
Confidential Locations NA NA 58 101 58 101 74%
Total 5,448 7,922 1,946 1,784 7,394 9,706 31%
Data Source: County of Santa Clara Continuum of Care (Santa Clara County 2019 Homeless Census and Survey Report)
There are an estimated 159 persons experiencing homelessness in the City of Cupertino
and 9,706 countywide.
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for
families with children and the families of veterans.
The 2019 County PIT count identified 269 homeless families countywide, a total of 921
household members make up those families. Twenty-four percent of families are
unsheltered. The total number of families in the County make up 9.5 percent of all
homeless individuals counted. The count also identified 653 homeless veterans, of which
68 percent were unsheltered. The City does not have an estimate of the number and type
of families or veterans experiencing homelessness in the area.
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As discussed in NA-35, LMI households are more likely to become homeless than the
general population due to housing problems and special needs. Although there is no data
regarding the number of homeless families with children in the City, NA-10 discusses the
number of households that identify as families, which are also extremely low-, very low-
, low, and moderate-income households (HAFMI). The comparisons below are based on
the total number of households in the jurisdiction.
Small families are defined as having 2-4 household members. There are currently
8,515 LMI (15.5 percent) small family households in the City.
Large families are defined as having 4 or 5 or more members. There are currently
2,045 LMI (3.7 percent) large family households in the City.
4,089 LMI (7.4 percent) households in the City report having one or more children
aged 6 or younger in the household. *This number is duplicative of the numbers
above.
The count also identified 653 homeless veterans, of which 68 percent were unsheltered.
Veterans make up 6.7 percent of all homeless, countywide.
Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.
There is no data on the City level for the number of homeless by race for the City.
However, there are PIT count numbers for Santa Clara County. The racial breakout is as
follows:
44% White
24% Multi-racial/ other
19% Black
8% American Indian/ Alaskan Native
3% Asian
2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
In comparison with the general population for the County, the proportion of
homelessness for the Black/African American population was higher at 18 percent of the
homeless population compared to 3 percent of the general population. Also, the Hispanic
homeless population was 41 percent while the general population was 26 percent.
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Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.
There are approximately 159 unsheltered homeless individuals living in the City, with
the majority of unsheltered homeless persons living underneath multiple overpasses
along Highway 280. The City does not have any emergency housing, including
transitional housing; therefore, all homeless persons in the City are unsheltered.
Discussion:
As discussed above, there are approximately 9,700 homeless individuals in the County;
however, as identified in MA-30, there are not enough emergency shelter, transitional,
rapid rehousing, or PSH beds to accommodate them. The CoC’s service capacities have
increased within the previous five years; however, there is still a severe need for beds and
additional supportive services.
The 2019 County PIT count provided subpopulation estimates for chronic homeless,
veterans, families, and unaccompanied youth and young adults. Based on the data from
the count, approximately 85 percent of chronic homeless persons are unsheltered, 68
percent of the veteran population is unsheltered, and 95 percent of unaccompanied youth
and young adults are unsheltered. Homeless families, however, are sheltered at a higher
percentage: only 24 percent are unsheltered while 76 percent are sheltered. The majority
of the County’s homeless population, 67 percent, experienced homelessness for a year or
longer.
The top six responses for the primary event or condition that led to homelessness were
as follows: 30 percent job loss, 22 percent alcohol/drug use, 15 percent divorce/
separation/break-up, 14 percent eviction, 13 percent argument with family/friend, and 11
percent incarceration.
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NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d)
1. Introduction:
This section addresses the needs of persons who are not homeless but require supportive
housing. The special needs populations considered in this section are the following:
Elderly households (defined as 62 and older)
Frail elderly (defined as an elderly person who requires assistance with three or
more activities of daily living, such as bathing, walking, or performing light
housework)
Persons with disabilities (mental, physical, and/or developmental disabilities)
Persons with alcohol or other drug addiction
Persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families
Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:
Elderly and Frail Elderly households
Elderly households are not tracked by HUD per individual, but per household. CHAS
2011-2015 5-Year Estimates, show 18 percent of households in the City contain at least
one person ages 62-74 years of age, and 13 percent of households in the City contain at
least one person ages 75 or older. The Elderly and Frail Elderly population in the City are
highly educated; of those in the City that hold degrees of higher education, persons 65+
make up 11 percent of those holding a Master’s Degree, 17 percent of those hold at
Bachelor’ Degree, and 25 percent of those that hold an Associate’s Degree.
Persons with disabilities
Federal nondiscrimination laws define a person with a disability as any (1) individual
with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life
activities; (2) individual with a record of such impairment; or (3) individual who is
regarded as having such an impairment. In general, a physical or mental impairment
includes, but is not limited to, examples of conditions such as orthopedic, visual, speech
and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple
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sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
developmental disabilities, mental illness, drug addiction, and alcoholism.11
Persons with alcohol or other drug addiction
Alcohol and other drug (AOD) addiction is a disability under federal law. The City does
not have data on persons or households that experience AOD addiction and narrowing
down these numbers in a non-homeless population tends to be a challenge. Even the data
that does exist is at the State level and is not of current date. The State of California
collected data from all clients at entry and exit of AOD treatment facilities in 58 counties
throughout the state. The California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
developed the California Outcomes Measurement Systems data collection report. Data
was collected during the 2006-2007 fiscal year.
Of the clients entering AOD facilities, 64.2 percent were male, compared to 35.8 percent
female.
Clients tended to be middle aged with 53.7 percent aged 26 to 45 years old; followed by
24.4 percent aged 46 to 64; then 15.5 percent aged 18 to 25.
The race/ethnicity of those entering an AOD facility were as follows: 43.4 percent White;
33.9 percent Hispanic/Latino; 15.2 percent Black; 3.5 percent other; 2.4 percent
Asian/Pacific Islander; and 1.6 percent American Indian/Alaska Native.
Persons living with AIDS/HIV and their families
AIDS/HIV data is available at a County level and state level. In the County, according to
the California Department of Public Health data, Office of AIDS, there were 156 newly
diagnosed cases of HIV in 2017 in Santa Clara County. The average rates per year have
been 2.9 percent in 2013, 3.2 percent in 2014, 3.1 percent in 2015, 2.7 percent in 2016, and
3.3 percent in 2017.12
Countywide, in 2017, males represent 86 percent of people living with HIV. The
prevalence of HIV among males was more than six times that among females. Broken
down by race, White represented (34 percent), Hispanic/Latino (40 percent), African
11 https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/disability_overview
12 California HIV Surveillance Survey 2017
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DOA/CDPH%20Document%20Library/California%20HIV%20Surveillan
ce%20Report%20-%202017.pdf
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American (11 percent), and Asian/Pacific Islander (12 percent). Furthermore, as an age
group, people aged 45 to 64 had the highest rates.13
Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
City level data is not available; however, State level data is available through the National
Coalition of Domestic Violence. In California, 32.9 percent of women14 (1 in 3 women)15
and 27.3 percent of men16 (1 in 4 men)17 experience intimate partner physical violence,
intimate partner sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes.
Domestic violence is most common among women between the ages of 18 and 24.18
According to the ACS 2013-2017 5-Year Estimates, about 5.9 percent (3,580) of the
population has a disability. Within the elderly population (65 years and older), 16.5
percent have a disability. This proportion increases for the population aged 75 years and
over, where 28.7 percent have a disability. There are 2,195 people who are disabled with
a self-care disability, or 1.5 percent of the City’s population. A total of 792 people, or 1.4
percent, have an independent living difficulty.
What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and
how are these needs determined?
Elderly and frail elderly residents generally face a unique set of housing needs, largely
due to physical limitations, lower household incomes, and the rising costs of health care.
Unit sizes and access to transit, health care, and other services are important housing
concerns for this population. Housing affordability represents a key issue for the elderly,
many of whom are living on fixed incomes. The demand for elderly housing serving
various income levels is expected to increase as the baby boom age cohorts further age.
13 HIV Epidemiology Annual Report County of Santa Clara 2017.
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/phd/hi/hd/Documents/hiv-report-2017.pdf
14 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2014). Lifetime prevalence of rape, physical violence,
and/or stalking by an intimate partner by state of residence—U.S. women, NISVS 2010. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/nisvs/state_tables_74.html.
15 Black, M.C., Basile, K.C., Breiding, M.J., Smith, S.G., Walters, M.L., Merrick, M.T., Chen, J., & Stevens, M.
(2011). The national intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 summary report. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/nisvs_report2010-a.pdf.
16 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2014). Lifetime prevalence of rape, physical violence,
and/or stalking by an intimate partner by state of residence—U.S. women, NISVS 2010. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/nisvs/state_tables_74.html.
17 Black, M.C., Basile, K.C., Breiding, M.J., Smith, S.G., Walters, M.L., Merrick, M.T., Chen, J., & Stevens, M.
(2011). The national intimate partner and sexual violence survey: 2010 summary report. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/nisvs_report2010-a.pdf.
18 Truman, J. L. & Morgan, R. E. (2014). Nonfatal domestic violence, 2003-2012. Retrieved from
http://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/ndv0312.pdf.
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Community stakeholders see a very important need for the aging population of the City
and made many suggestions to help elderly households stay housed or find affordable
housing. These suggestions include: classes to teach technology (transportation to the
classes included); access to nutrition information and healthy food for homebound
households; retrofitting current housing and building affordable housing that is ADA
accessible, including bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms; and partnerships/oversight of
senior care facilities in the area.
Households with disabilities may need affordable housing, particularly if they receive
federal Social Security benefits or have additional medical costs. Disabled households
may also need a housing unit with accessible amenities due to a physical disability, which
may include being on the first floor or in a complex that has an elevator; accessible
bathroom and kitchen facilities; or accessible units for the deaf or hard of hearing that
include special doorbells, intercoms, and smoke alarms. In addition, some households
may need supportive services such as transportation, education, life skills, and case
management in order to continue to live independently.
Community stakeholders noted the need for more accessibility around town as well. This
would include wheelchair ramps, curb cuts, bathrooms, sidewalks, and handrails.
Additionally, stakeholders feel there needs to be an increase in advocacy for additional
accessible housing units during the planning phase of affordable communities.
Persons with AOD addiction need low or no barrier affordable housing when exiting an
AOD facility. They may have lost their housing or job or have a criminal background due
to their past addiction, and housing stability is important to continue in their recovery or
to a harm reduction model of living. The County of Santa Clara offers substance use
treatment services through the MediCal and the County Department of Behavioral
Health. Stakeholders see a gap in services for this population and feel that additional
supportive services are necessary. Living with a disability or chronic health condition,
there is a need for nutrition and food subsidies, particularly for those under 60 who do
not already qualify for additional help. This may mean collaborating with other service
entities to provide routine nutrition and food delivery services or creating and expanding
food storage areas, particularly to food desert areas.
Stable and affordable housing available to persons living with HIV/AIDS and their
families helps provide a more consistent level of access to medical care and supportive
services that are necessary for the well-being of these households. Stable and affordable
housing can also result in fewer hospitalizations and decreased emergency room care.
Persons living with HIV/AIDS are at a higher risk of losing their housing due to increased
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medical costs and limited incomes or reduced ability to keep working due to related
illnesses. In addition to affordable housing, housing assistance, such as short-term rental
or mortgage payment assistance, may prevent homelessness among persons with
HIV/AIDS and their families. Households may also need supportive services such as
transportation to medical appointments, and case management particularly for
connection to mainstream services and counseling for the family.
Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking can fall into
homelessness if they do not have enough support and financial resources when leaving
their abuser. The Santa Clara PIT count indicated that 6 percent of all survey respondents
reported currently experiencing domestic/partner violence or abuse, and 27 percent
indicated that they had been abused by a relative or someone they stayed with at some
point in their lifetime. Community stakeholders reported seeing a recent increase in
domestic violence victims and the need for an increase in services. Victims need
affordable, safe, and confidential housing which may be a shelter, transitional or rapid
re-housing, or permanent housing. Additionally, victims need supportive services such
as case management, counseling, transportation, connection to mainstream resources, job
training, and life skills.
Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their
families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area:
The County of Santa Clara identified a total of 3,502 individuals living with HIV as of
2017. Of those individuals, 2,724 (77.8 percent) are currently in treatment and 2.315 (66.1
percent) are virally suppressed.19 Statistics break down further to show that 86 percent of
people living with AIDS are male, 13 percent are female, and 1 percent are transgender.
Furthermore, 34 percent of people living with AIDS are White, 40 percent are Latino, 11
percent are African American, and 12 percent are Asian or Pacific Islander.20
Those with late HIV diagnoses, defined as having an AIDS diagnosis within three months
of an HIV diagnosis, are typically older (44 percent are 40 years or older), female (36
percent), and African American (38 percent). The most common transmission modes
related to late HIV diagnoses are other/unknown and intravenous drug use.21
19 HIV Epidemiology Annual Report County of Santa Clara
2017https://www.sccgov.org/sites/phd/hi/hd/Documents/hiv-report-2017.pdf
20 California HIV Surveillance Survey 2017
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DOA/CDPH%20Document%20Library/California%20HIV%20Surv
eillance%20Report%20-%202017.pdf
21 HIV Epidemiology Annual Report County of Santa Clara 2017
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/phd/hi/hd/Documents/hiv-report-2017.pdf
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Discussion:
Community stakeholders addressed needs and priorities that encompass all special
needs populations. This includes using funding for training counselors and referral
personnel and creating life skills training in larger, affordable housing buildings.
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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f)
1. Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities:
Community members were asked what type of public facilities were needed in the
community, and whether each public facility was a low, medium or high need. From the
community engagement survey, 70 percent of respondents residing in the City answered
that facilities for children who are abused, abandoned, or neglected are a high priority
need, 55.56 percent answered mental health care facilities are a high priority need, 50
percent answered that homeless facilities (temporary housing and emergency shelters)
are a high priority need, and 50 percent answered that drop-in day centers for people
who are homeless are a high priority need, and 50 percent answered that healthcare
facilities are also a high priority need in the City.
How were these needs determined?
The needs were determined through extensive community engagement efforts including
a survey, stakeholder interviews, community forums, and pop-up events. The survey and
pop-up events solicited feedback from County and City residents, while stakeholder
interviews and community forums focused on community development practitioners
and experts. The survey was made available online and in paper version, in four different
languages. In total, 1,950 survey responses were received, of which 16 were Cupertino
residents, and 22 stakeholder organizations participated in the process. An additional 352
residents participated in community engagement workshops and pop-up events.
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements:
On the County level, the community engagement process identified several target areas
for neighborhood revitalization efforts, which included old shopping centers and
VTA/Caltrain corridors.
Community members reported high priority needs for public improvements to be
cleanup of contaminated sites (70 percent), acquisition and clearance of vacant lots (60
percent), sidewalk improvements (60 percent), lighting improvements (50 percent), and
water/sewer improvements (50 percent).
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How were these needs determined?
See the description of community engagement above.
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services:
Through the community meetings, several public service needs were identified. They
included the provision of first-time homebuyer loans, housing assistance for transitional
aged youth, financial literacy, and job training. Subsidies for homelessness prevention
programs, housing rehabilitation, and services for elderly were also identified as needs.
Through stakeholder interview meetings, many public service needs were identified
including increasing affordable housing options, funding for home rehabilitation, and
expanding voucher programs to be more flexible. The increased provision of
homelessness services was also very important, including increased hiring of
homelessness navigators, creation of nutrition services, and development of wrap-
around services. The creation of an anti-homeless strategy was also suggested.
Disaster planning assistance was suggested for LMI households, including rapid
rehousing emergency programs, rehabilitation and rebuilding programs, and provision
of basic necessities after disaster.
From the community engagement survey, 80 percent of respondents residing in the City
answered that transportation services are a high priority need, 67 percent answered that
emergency housing assistance to prevent homelessness (such as utility and rental
assistance) is a high priority need, 60 percent answered that homeless services,
employment training services, crime awareness/prevention services, mental health
services, and access to fresh and nutritious foods are high priority needs, and 50 percent
answered food banks are a high priority need in the City.
How were these needs determined?
See the description of community engagement above.
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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
1. Housing Market Analysis Overview:
MA-10 Number of Housing Units
Fifty-six percent of the City’s housing stock is single family, detached.
The City’s RHNA number is 1,064 new units.
MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housings
Median home value has risen by approximately $163,300 from 2009 ($976,000) to
2015 ($1,140,200), a 17 percent increase.
A gap of 730 affordable units exists for renter households earning 0-30% AMI.
The Fair Market Rent is comparable to the area median rent, which is ideal because
HCV holders have more of a choice available for housing.
MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing
Twenty-nine percent of owner-occupied units and 42 percent of renter-occupied
units have at least one selected housing conditions (lack of plumbing/kitchen
facilities, overcrowding, and cost burden).
Forty rental housing units are in need of rehabilitation.
MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing
Countywide, 10,635 housing vouchers are in use.
The SCCHA operates as a Moving to Work (MTW) agency and has adopted
approximately 45 activities aimed at increasing cost effectiveness in housing
program operations.
MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services
There are over 7,000 beds in Santa Clara County for homeless programs, which include
emergency housing programs and permanent supportive housing (PSH).
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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services
The City has residential care facilities to assist elderly residents as well as locally
funded services for very low-income and homeless persons.
MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing
The City’s General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, parking requirements, and site
improvement requirements may constrain the development of affordable housing.
The County’s Assessment of Fair Housing identified contributing factors to fair
housing issues, such as affordable housing, through analysis of data and
community engagement feedback.
MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets
Residents of Cupertino are highly educated, with 76 percent of the labor force
having a bachelor’s degree or higher.
The City has two main workforce development programs: De Anza Community
College and the North Valley Job Training Consortium.
MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
There is no concentration of LMI households or racial or ethnic minority
households within the City.
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MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2)
1. Introduction
From 2009 to 2015, the number of households in the City has increased from 17,937 to
20,420, a 13.8 percent increase, according to the 2009 and 2015 ACS Five-Year estimates.
Fifty-six percent of the City’s housing stock is of single-family housing units (1-unit
detached structures). Households are also more likely to own than rent their homes as
approximately 63 percent of households own their home.
While the majority of the housing stock is single-family detached homes, multi-unit home
properties with 2 units or more make up approximately 32 percent of the housing stock.
Housing units with 5 or more units make up 24 percent of the housing stock.
All residential properties by number of units
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 11,955 56%
1-unit, attached structure 2,625 12%
2-4 units 1,735 8%
5-19 units 2,440 11%
20 or more units 2,690 13%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc. 25 0%
Total 21,470 100%
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Table 26 – Residential Properties by Unit Number
Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 50 0% 175 2%
1 bedroom 440 3% 1,640 22%
2 bedrooms 1,670 13% 3,545 47%
3 or more bedrooms 10,750 83% 2,145 29%
Total 12,910 99% 7,505 100%
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Table 27 – Unit Size by Tenure
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Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units
assisted with federal, state, and local programs.
The SCCHA HCV program and other voucher programs provide housing for low-income
families in the County. The SCCHA serves households 0-80% AMI.
Through the assistance of the Santa Clara County Measure A funds, six units at The
Veranda apartments are reserved for PSH for homeless elderly persons who have a
disabling condition.
Project-based vouchers are provided by the SCCHA and used at Le Beaulieu to aid 27
households with either one- or two-bedroom apartments.
Section 202 funds are used to subsidize the Sunny View West apartment complex, a 100-
unit supportive housing apartment complex for elderly persons.
Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing
inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.
Affordable housing subject to expiring subsidy contracts or use restrictions would be at
risk of conversion to market rate housing. One property with eight affordable HOME
units could potentially convert in this Consolidated Planning period (2020-2025). Strategy
2.6 of the City’s Housing Element identifies the eight-unit Beardon Drive project as units
at risk of conversion. The City will proactively contact the property owner regarding its
intent to remain or opt out of the affordable program.
Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population?
As discussed in MA-15, there is a gap of 795 affordable units for renter households
earning between 0-50% AMI.
Describe the need for specific types of housing:
As discussed in the Needs Assessment, those in need of affordable housing include
people at risk of homelessness, homeless individuals, elderly persons, frail elderly
persons, people living with HIV/AIDS, persons with disabilities, persons with AOD
addictions, and victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and
stalking.
As identified during the community engagement process, there is a need for various
types of affordable housing options near employment and transit centers as well as
temporary housing for homeless persons.
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Discussion
There is a significant need for affordable housing units in the City especially for special
needs populations, such as elderly persons, disabled persons, and people living with
HIV/AIDS. Several past CDBG- and HOME-funded projects have addressed these needs,
such as the RTSV Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Program, Vista Village
Rehabilitation Project, and Maitri-Anjali Transitional House Renovation Project. The City
will consider continuing these or similar programs to address its affordable housing
needs.
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MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a)
1. Introduction
The median home value in 2009 was $976,900 and was $1,140,200 in 2015, a 17 percent
increase. The median home value continues to rise and makes buying a home
unaffordable to low-income households.
Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 % Change
Median Home Value 976,900 1,140,200 17%
Median Contract Rent 1,764 2,350 33%
Data Source: 2005-2009 ACS (Base Year), 2011-2015 ACS (Most Recent Year)
Table 28 – Cost of Housing
Rent Paid Number %
Less than $500 339 4.5%
$500-999 165 2.2%
$1,000-1,499 545 7.3%
$1,500-1,999 1,370 18.3%
$2,000 or more 5,090 67.8%
Total 7,509 100.1%
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Table 29 - Rent Paid
Housing Affordability
% Units affordable to
Households earning Renter Owner
30% HAMFI 185 No Data
50% HAMFI 430 129
80% HAMFI 960 214
100% HAMFI No Data 319
Total 1,575 662
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Table 302 – Housing Affordability
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Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency
(no bedroom) 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
Fair Market Rent 1,610 1,880 2,400 3,380 4,130
High HOME Rent 1,165 1,250 1,502 1,727 1,906
Low HOME Rent 931 997 1,196 1,382 1,542
Data Source: HUD FMR and HOME Rents (2015)
Table 31 – Monthly Rent
Household Income Range # Renter
Households Affordable Units Gap
30% HAMFI 915 185 -730
50% HAMFI 495 430 -65
80% HAMFI 625 960 335
Total 2,035 1,575 -460
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels?
There is a gap of 795 affordable units for renter households earning between 0-50% AMI.
Those earning between >50-80% HUD Area Median Income (HAMFI) generally have a
surplus of units available.
How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home
values and/or rents?
The City’s median home value has risen from approximately $900,000 to $1 million
between 2009 and 2015, a 17 percent increase. Median contract rents have also risen from
$1,764 to $2,350, a 33 percent increase. Income is not raising at the same rate and if this
trend continues, more people will be either unable to buy or rent a home or become cost
burdened.
To combat rent gouging and the lack of supply and affordability of housing, and to slow
the increase of rent in all areas of California, on October 8, 2019, the California governor
signed into law AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act of 2019. AB 1482 states: “[Subject to division
b] an owner of residential real property shall not, over the course of any 12-month period, increase
the gross rental rate for a dwelling or a unit more than 5 percent plus the percentage change in the
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cost of living, or 10 percent, whichever is lower, of the lowest gross rental rate charged for that
dwelling or unit at any time during the 12 months prior to the effective date of the increase.”
Although the state has passed a law to protect tenants in regard to rent increases,
stakeholders would like to see the City create local policies and advocate for rent and
housing value stabilization.
How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compared to Area Median Rent? How
might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing?
FMRs are used to determine payment standard amounts for the HCV program, and rent
ceilings for rental units in the HOME program. FMRs are rent amounts calculated by the
size of the unit and both the metropolitan area and the small area (zip code). These
amounts are calculated annually by HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research.
FMRs are established based on the 40th percentile of rents charged for standard rental
housing in the area.
In 2016, HUD expanded the FMRs from metropolitan area neighborhood levels known
as small area fair market rents (SAFMRs); this allows vouchers to pay more in high-rent
neighborhoods. The SAFMR has been helpful to increase the FMR in Cupertino to keep
up with the median rent to aid voucher holders in their search for housing.
The FMRs in the City are comparable to the area median rent, which is ideal because HCV
holders have more of a choice available for housing. Voucher holders have a limited
amount of time to use their voucher, and with more units in their price range, it is
generally easier to quickly find available housing in the area. Additionally, owners and
landlords are equally likely to rent to HCV participants if they can receive the same
amount of rent as they could from a non-voucher holder.
HOME-assisted housing units are subject to rent limits designed to make rents affordable
to low-income households. Annually, HUD determines a high HOME rent and a low
HOME rent; these amounts are then assigned to a certain percentage of housing units on
the property, based on previous restrictions placed on the property through covenant,
deed, or other HUD-approved mechanisms. HOME rents are effective for keeping
housing affordable for low-income renters; however, there is a limit to how long the
property owner must keep the property affordable. The property may have a 5-, 10-, 15-,
or 20-year affordability period, after which the owner chooses whether to renew the
affordability period. If the HOME rents do not keep up with the median area rents, this
may impact the owner’s decision as to whether they will renew their contact, which could
mean a loss of affordable housing stock for the area.
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Discussion
The City’s current affordable rental and ownership opportunity housing serves 77
percent of the very low- and low-income population in the City. Although several
affordable housing properties are available, there are not enough units to meet the need
of LMI households. Affordable housing properties create waitlists for households hoping
to move in and get a reprieve from high rents. The City still needs 730 housing units for
households in the 0-30% HAFMI and 65 housing units for households in the >30-50%
HAFMI.
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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a)
1. Introduction
This section analyzes and includes information on the condition of housing, the age of
housing units, lead-based risk hazards, and vacancy rates.
Definitions
As discussed in the Needs Assessment, HUD defines selected conditions to include the
following: (1) lacks complete plumbing facilities, (2) lacks complete kitchen facilities, (3)
more than one person per room, and (4) cost burden greater than 30%.
For the City, housing that is in standard condition is housing that is in compliance with
the California Building Code and Health and Safety Code.
Condition of Units
Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 3,670 28% 2,840 38%
With two selected Conditions 90 1% 280 4%
With three selected Conditions 20 0% 15 0%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
No selected Conditions 9,135 71% 4,370 58%
Total 12,915 100% 7,505 100%
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Table 32 - Condition of Units
Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 1,235 10% 850 11%
1980-1999 2,665 21% 2,295 31%
1950-1979 8,525 66% 4,075 54%
Before 1950 479 4% 290 4%
Total 12,904 101% 7,510 100%
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Table 33 – Year Unit Built
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Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 9,004 70% 4,365 58%
Housing Units Built before 1980 with children
present 1,510 12% 605 8%
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS (Total Units) 2011-2015 CHAS (Units with Children present)
Table 34 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Vacant Units
Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Not Suitable for
Rehabilitation Total
Vacant Units 1,397 0 1,397
Abandoned Vacant Units 0 0 0
REO Properties 1 0 1
Abandoned REO Properties 0 0 0
Table 35- Vacant Units
Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
The City’s 2015-2023 Housing Element identified that 40 rental units were in need of
rehabilitation within the eight-year Housing Element period.22 Additionally, 29 percent
of owner-occupied units and 42 percent of renter-occupied units have at least one selected
housing conditions (lack of plumbing/kitchen facilities, overcrowding, and cost burden).
Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income
Families with LBP Hazards
Housing built in 1978 or earlier may have been painted with lead-based paint. The use of
lead-based paint in housing was banned in 1978; therefore, for the purposes of this plan,
the number of units built before 1980 which have children present serves as a default
baseline of units that contain lead-based paint hazards. People can be exposed to lead
through chipping paint or paint dust in the air or soil, both inside and outside. Table 33
shows the number of renter and owner housing units that were built prior to 1980 that
are at risk of lead-based paint hazard, and also those that having children living in the
22 City of Cupertino 2015-2023 Housing Element Update.
https://www.cupertino.org/home/showdocument?id=12736
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housing unit, under the age of 6. Children under the age of 6 and pregnant women
exposed to lead-based paint are at risk of damage to the brain and other vital organs such
as the kidneys, nerves, and blood.
Discussion
As discussed above, there are approximately 2,115 households with children that could
be living in housing with lead-based paint hazards. Community engagement efforts
identified that having a healthy home (e.g., free of mold and lead-based paint) is a top
priority for County residents. Furthermore, housing rehabilitation was a top priority
identified by participants of the regional community meetings.
City staff has a policy to test any property being assisted with CDBG funds for the
presence of lead-based paint if the property was constructed prior to 1978. If the property
tests positive for the presence of lead-based paint, the City assists with abatement.
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MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b)
1. Introduction
The table below displays the total number of public housing units and housing vouchers available through the SCCHA. The
SCCHA does not operate public housing units in the City. It is unknown how many tenant-based voucher holders live in the City
of Cupertino; however, there are 9,820 throughout the County. The City has one apartment complex, Le Beaulieu, with 27 units
(one- and two-bedroom apartments) that have project-based vouchers.
Totals Number of Units
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units vouchers available 0 0 0 * 27 * 0 0 0
# of accessible units N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Table 36 – Total Number of Units by Program Type
Describe the supply of public housing developments:
There is no public housing in the City.
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Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are
participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan:
There is no public housing in the City.
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Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
N/A N/A
Table 37 - Public Housing Condition
Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the
jurisdiction:
No traditional public housing units exist in the City.
Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living
environment of low- and moderate-income families residing in public housing:
In 2008, the SCCHA was selected by HUD to participate in the MTW demonstration
program. The program’s goal is to promote self-sufficiency and expand housing choices
for participants. In the last 10 years, HUD has approved 45 activities within the program.
Many community stakeholders spoke of the need to streamline the complex intake
processes, which is an ongoing goal of the MTW program. Below is a summarized list of
activities implemented by the SCCHA that directly impact the positive living
environment of low- and moderate-income families who are HCV participants.23
Expedite the initial income verification process – extends the time period that
initial documents are valid, from 60 days to 120 days, to provide relief to
applicants.
Explore new housing opportunities for the chronically homeless – identifies
chronically homeless families outside of the HCV waitlist and connects them with
case management services and referrals to project-based housing assistance.
Utilization of LIHTC Tenant Income Certification Income and Asset Verification –
allows tenants to only have to turn in documents once.
Provide project-based vouchers to 100 percent of units in family projects –
complexes with supportive services available, instead of the 25 percent of the units
in any one complex that would be allowed should there not be supportive services
offered on site. This gives low-income families more choices.
Payment standard changes between regular reexaminations – if the FMR has
increased, the tenant will be able to take advantage of the new payment standard
23 SCCHA Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan FY2020
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during an interim (if needed) reexamination, instead of having to wait until the
annual.
Exclude asset income from calculations for families with assets under $50,000.
Streamlined approval process for exception payment standard for reasonable
accommodation – HCV.
Project-Based Voucher Inspection Self-Certification – allows project-based
voucher owners and tenants to self-certify the correction of reported Housing
Quality Standards (HQS) deficiencies within a 30-day period after the initial HQS
inspection. This activity only applies to the HQS deficiencies which are not life
threatening.
Modified Elderly Definition for project-based voucher – modified the age of
elderly identified by HUD (62 or older) to age 55 or older to align with the
definition used by several affordable housing developments in the area.
Special needs population direct referral program – creates an exception to HCV
waiting list regulations to create a direct referral program for certain special needs
populations who are not best served through a waiting list, such as disabled
individuals at risk of institutionalization or transition-aged youth.
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program – Waive Contract of Participation
Requirements – eliminates the requirement to participate in a reexamination
within 120 days of enrollment, and instead uses the family income as determined
at the last regular reexamination, which may be up to two years before enrollment
for families which are not on fixed incomes. Second, allows the successful
maintained employment of any adult member of the enrolled family – rather than
just the head of household – to count toward the family’s FSS goals.
Discussion:
As discussed above there are no public housing units in the City. However, the SCCHA
continues to adopt activities that increase cost effectiveness in housing programs and
expand housing choices for participants. Community engagement identified that
increasing the stock of high-quality affordable housing is a top priority.
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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c)
1. Introduction
Multiple organizations in the County provide homeless housing opportunities, including
emergency shelters, transitional housing, and PSH.
Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Emergency
Shelter Beds Transitional Housing Beds Permanent Supportive
Housing Beds
Year-Round Beds
(Current & New)
Voucher /
Seasonal /
Overflow Beds
Current &
New
Current
& New
Under
Development
Households with
Adult(s) and
Child(ren)
0 0 0 0 0
Households with Only
Adults 0 0 0 0 0
Chronically Homeless
Households 0 0 0 0 0
Veterans 0 0 0 0 0
Unaccompanied
Youth 0 0 0 0 0
Table 38 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households (Santa Clara County)
Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment
services to the extent those services are used to complement services targeted
to homeless persons
Mainstream services are public benefits that all households may be eligible for, regardless
of whether they are homeless. The most challenging part is connecting homeless persons
to mainstream services, in order to complement the housing and services offered through
federally funded programs.
Each year, housing providers are offered a 12-hour mainstream services training, hosted
by the CoC, as well as local benefit offices, advocates and legal services partners, to
address eligibility, the application process and best practices.
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Mainstream services that complement services targeted to homeless persons:
The County’s Office of Supportive Housing’s (OSH) mission is to increase the
supply of housing and supportive housing that is affordable and available to
extremely low income and /or special needs households. OSH supports the
County mission of promoting a healthy, safe, and prosperous community by
ending and preventing homelessness.
Non-Employment Income – Social Security/Social Security Disability, General
Assistance/Cash Aid, CALWORKS, Veterans Benefits, Tribal TANF, CAPI.
Food Related Assistance – CalFresh/SNAP, WIC.
Legal Services – Bay Area Legal Aid/Law Foundation of Silicon Valley.
Medical – Medicaid/Medicare/Covered California/Valley Homeless Healthcare
Program (VHHP).
Employment Training Opportunities – Living Wage Employment Initiative –
Provided by the Continuum of Care, the Living Wage Employment Initiative is a
program that engages previously homeless program participants in job training,
holds jobs fairs, and connects them with living-wage employment leading to
careers in high growth industries.24
Transportation – CalWorks
Childcare – CalWorks, early childhood providers.
List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless
persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services
and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen
MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and
services specifically address the needs of these populations.
The City does not have any emergency housing, including transitional housing.
Organization Name Project Name Target Population Total Beds
N/A
24 FY2019 CoC Application
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West Valley Community Services (WVCS) administers the Community Access to
Resources and Education (CARE) program. The CARE program is designed to support
the most vulnerable and high-risk residents of Cupertino and surrounding areas through
case management and supportive services. CARE is intended to help improve self-
sufficiency of families and individuals by connecting them to community resources,
making services easily available and accessible, and working with them on capacity
building. The main objectives of CARE are to encourage more stable and sustainable
solutions that foster self-sufficiency instead of dependency. The program offers short-
term rental assistance to homeless families transitioning to permanent housing.
Additionally, the following are the number of beds allocated to homeless programs
within specific demographic categories in the County, which includes emergency
housing programs and permanent supportive housing:
Households with children: 2,907
Single adults: 4,260
Children only: 12
Youth, 18-24 with children: 77
Youth, 18-24 without children: 62
Chronically homeless: 1,614
Veterans: 1,086
Domestic violence: 308
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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d)
1. Introduction
The City funds care facilities for elderly residents, and funds services for very low-income
households and persons experiencing homelessness.
Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical,
developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with
HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories
the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs
Elderly Households
Elderly households have a range of housing needs, including the retrofitting of existing
housing for aging in place, downsizing to increase access to health care and transit, and
residential care, such as assisted living. During stakeholder interviews, it was identified
that elderly persons are in need of additional nutrition programs and food delivery
assistance as well as more accessible units at grade front or on the first floor of buildings.
The City allocates funds to Live Oak Adult Day Care Services, a senior adult daycare
program, to provide services to frail elderly persons. Live Oak provides specialized
programs such as recreation, mental stimulation, companionship, and nutritious meals
to seniors at risk of being institutionalized.
Persons with mental, physical, and/or developmental disabilities
Persons with a disability may require affordable housing near transit services, wheelchair
accessible units, and/or assistance with living independently. Stakeholders identified that
more affordable housing for persons with disabilities is needed.
HIV/AIDS
Those living with HIV/AIDS may require longer term services in order to ensure
adherence to their medical plans. Stable and affordable housing can result in fewer
hospitalizations and decreased emergency room care, which is why finding and keeping
housing for this population is so important. Persons living with HIV/AIDS are at a higher
risk of losing their housing due to increased medical costs and limited incomes or
reduced ability to keep working due to related illnesses. In addition to affordable
housing, housing assistance, such as short-term rental or mortgage payment assistance,
may prevent homelessness among persons with HIV/AIDS and their families. In addition
to housing, households may need supportive services such as transportation to medical
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appointments, and case management, particularly for connection to mainstream services
and counseling for the family.
Persons with Alcohol or Drug Addictions
Persons with alcohol or drug addictions may require short-term in- or out-patient
rehabilitation and long-term supportive services to attain housing stability. They may
also require sober housing or recovery homes to stay drug or alcohol free.
Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical
health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing
Residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFE) are non-medical facilities that provide a
level of care that includes assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and
grooming. These facilities serve persons 60 and older and those under 60, under certain
circumstances. The City has 943 RCFE beds available for elderly persons.
Part of the City’s local funds go toward funding public services to address the supportive
housing needs of very low-income and homeless individuals.
Valley Homeless Healthcare Program (VHHP) manages a medical respite program for
homeless individuals discharged from hospitals. The CoC also works with hospitals
closely to make sure homeless individuals are assessed on-site to obtain referrals to
medical respite beds.
Peninsula Healthcare Connection provides integrated primary and mental healthcare
and intensive case management for homeless individuals or those at risk of becoming
homeless in Santa Clara County. New Directions is a community-based case management
program for chronically homeless individuals with complex medical and psychosocial
needs that aims to decrease the number of emergency room visits and hospital
admissions. Community partners include Good Samaritan Hospital, Santa Clara Family
Health Plan, Valley Homeless Healthcare Program, El Camino Hospital, Santa Clara
County Office of Supportive Housing, and Downtown Streets Team.
The SCCHA created an HCV waiting list preference for non-elderly, disabled families
referred by the Silicon Valley Independent Living Center and who are transitioning out
of nursing homes or other health care institutions.
Outreach is done daily at jails and Veterans Affairs (VA) psychiatric facilities throughout
the County to ensure that veterans are not discharged to the street.
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Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year
to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance
with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other
special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e)
In FY20-21, the City will allocate CDBG funding toward housing and supportive services
identified for non-homeless persons with special needs, including the following:
Live Oak Adult Day Services – provides specialized programs of adult day care for frail
elderly persons. Activities are geared toward socialization and mental stimulation and
physical function. These classes increase quality of life and help prevent
institutionalization. There are also classes available for caretakers. This program is linked
to the City’s goal of providing elderly/frail elderly services.
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley – preserves affordable housing by providing safety,
accessibility, and mobility repairs and critical home repairs for low-income homeowners
and nonprofit facilities in Cupertino, at no cost to the recipient. If it were not for this
program, homeowners may become homeless and nonprofits may have to shut their
doors. This program is linked to the City’s goal of rehabilitation of homeowner housing.
West Valley Community Services (WVCS) – Vista Village Renovation Project – WVCS
provides direct and referral services to very low- and low-income residents of Cupertino.
WVCS owns Vista Village apartments complex, which consists of 12 one-bedroom units
and 12 two-bedroom units. The program is linked to the City’s goal of rehabilitation of
affordable rental housing and the units are part of the City’s BMR Housing Program.
WVCS – CARE Program – connects low-income and homeless families with community
resources, making services easily available and accessible, and working with them on
capacity building. The program is linked to the City’s goal of providing self-sufficiency
services.
During the FY20-21 Consolidated Plan year, the City will allocate BMR AFH funding
toward Fair Housing services for LMI households:
Project Sentinel provides landlord/tenant counseling and dispute resolution services
activities to LMI households. The program is linked to the City’s goal of providing Fair
Housing services.
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For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction
plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive
services needs identified in accordance with 91.215 with respect to persons who
are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals.
(91.220(2))
Please see discussion above.
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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e)
1. Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and
Residential Investment
In addition to the high cost of land and labor, the City identified several potential
constraints to the development of affordable housing and residential development in its
2015-2023 Housing Element update:
General Plan – The General Plan determines the allowable uses and densities of all
parcels in the City. Therefore, the City’s General Plan has the potential to constrain
development of affordable housing if there are not enough parcels dedicated to
residential development.
Zoning Ordinance – The Zoning Ordinance establishes land uses and
development standards for new housing in the City, including minimum lot size,
setbacks, and maximum building height. Development standards could have the
potential to constrain affordable housing development if they are too restrictive.
Parking Requirements – Parking requirements can limit the amount of floor space,
and considering the high cost of land, could be a potential constraint to affordable
housing development.
Site Improvements – Site improvements, including road, water, sewer, and storm
drainage are the responsibility of developers when developing housing. These
expenses can increase the sales or rent costs of a development.
Additionally, the County’s Assessment of Fair Housing identified the following
contributing factors to fair housing issues, including affordable housing, through analysis
of data and community engagement feedback:
Displacement of residents due to economic pressures
Land use and zoning laws
Source of income discrimination
Community opposition
Availability, type, frequency, and reliability of public transportation
Lack of access to opportunity due to high housing costs
Lack of affordable, accessible housing in a range of unit sizes
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Lack of affordable housing for individuals who need supportive services
Lack of assistance for housing accessibility modifications
Lack of resources for fair housing agencies and organizations
Location and type of affordable housing
Loss of affordable housing
Private discrimination
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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f)
1. Introduction
The City has a large professional, scientific, and management sector and residents who
are highly educated and well equipped to fill positions. Several workforce training
opportunities exist to train individuals without immediately applicable skills.
Economic Development Market Analysis
In 2018, a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy was published by the
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), which identified that Bay Area output
grew by 37 percent between 2001 and 2015, 14 percent more than the US overall.25
However, it was noted that during economic downturns, the Bay Area’s regional output
dropped more sharply than the nation’s. The San Francisco-Oakland-Redwood City
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA
produce the bulk of the Bay Area’s output.
Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of
Workers
Number
of Jobs
Share of
Workers
%
Share
of
Jobs
%
Jobs less
workers
%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 227 0 1 0 -1
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 1,758 2,721 7 7 0
Construction 567 252 2 1 -2
Education and Health Care Services 3,346 3,636 14 9 -4
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,129 1,386 5 4 -1
Information 2,256 664 9 2 -7
Manufacturing 4,939 20,806 20 53 33
Other Services 559 1,019 2 3 0
Professional, Scientific, Mgmt. Services 5,751 5,135 23 13 -10
Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0
Retail Trade 1,473 2,247 6 6 0
Transportation and Warehousing 247 72 1 0 -1
Wholesale Trade 1,263 797 5 2 -3
Total 23,515 38,735 -- -- --
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS (Workers), 2015 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs)
Table 39 - Business Activity
25 Association of Bay Area Governments. 2018. Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
https://abag.ca.gov/sites/default/files/complete_ceds_with_all_appendices.pdf
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Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 28,142
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 26,185
Unemployment Rate 6.95
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 10.94
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 4.68
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Table 40 - Labor Force
Occupations by Sector Number of People /
Management, business and financial 15,475
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 600
Service 1,013
Sales and office 3,490
Construction, extraction, maintenance and repair 269
Production, transportation and material moving 360
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Table 41 – Occupations by Sector
Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 14,654 60%
30-59 Minutes 8,410 35%
60 or More Minutes 1,180 5%
Total 24,244 100%
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Table 42 – Travel Time
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Education:
Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older)
Educational Attainment In Labor Force Not in Labor
Force Civilian Employed Unemployed
Less than high school graduate 230 75 385
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 568 115 405
Some college or Associate degree 3,000 190 1,244
Bachelor's degree or higher 20,280 1,150 5,090
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Table 43 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 0 35 110 95 420
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 315 75 100 270 250
High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 640 225 215 638 1,285
Some college, no degree 1,105 635 815 1,549 1,055
Associate degree 105 195 355 885 540
Bachelor's degree 865 1,925 3,805 5,414 2,465
Graduate or professional degree 30 1,505 5,635 8,230 1,865
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Table 44 - Educational Attainment by Age
Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Less than high school graduate 30,989
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 32,074
Some college or Associate degree 44,526
Bachelor's degree 253,804
Graduate or professional degree 278,731
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Table 45 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
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Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment
sectors within your jurisdiction?
The City’s major employment sectors are as follows:
1. Professional, Scientific, Management Services (23 percent share of all workers);
2. Manufacturing (20 percent share of workers);
3. Education and Health Care Services (14 percent share of workers); and
4. Information (9 percent share of workers).
Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:
In 2016, the Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) Joint Powers Authority was formed, with
Cupertino as a founding member. SVCE started providing electricity to residential and
commercial customers in 2017. SVCE provides residents and businesses with new clean
energy choices—renewable and carbon–free electricity at competitive rates.
Thirteen communities in Santa Clara County govern SVCE, creating a community-
owned agency. Net revenues are reinvested to keep rates low, provide energy programs,
and, and promote local clean energy infrastructure. SVCE works in partnership with
PG&E to buy clean electricity direct from the source. PG&E continues to deliver electricity
over existing infrastructure, maintain power lines, and provide customer service and
billing services.
Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as
planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that
have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the
planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business
support or infrastructure these changes may create.
The City’s recent projects have or will create many jobs for the area. These projects
include:
Cupertino Village Hotel – 185-room hotel project – approved in the summer of 2019, two
industrial buildings will be removed, and the hotel will be built along with meeting
rooms, an on-site restaurant, and a rooftop bar. The hotel is expected to require between
40 and 50 employees during operation, as well as the initial construction team to clear the
land and build.
The Forum at Rancho San Antonio – a senior community currently in operation–
approved in April 2017, renovations and new buildings were approved for the existing
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facilities, resulting in 23 new independent living villas, 10 new beds to the skilled nursing
facility, 26 new beds in a 39,000-square-foot new memory care building, additions to the
common facilities, and removal and replacement of 28 protected trees.
How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to
employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
The residents of Cupertino are highly educated, with 76 percent of the labor force having
a bachelor’s degree or higher. As discussed above, a majority of jobs in the City are
professional, scientific, management, manufacturing, education, health care, or
information related. Overall, the City’s workforce is able to adequately fill these
positions.
Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by
Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations.
Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
De Anza College is a public community college in the City and offers career training in
the following fields:26
Arts, media, and entertainment
Automotive and manufacturing
Business and finance
Education and child development
Energy, environment, and sustainable buildings
Health and medical technology
Information technology
De Anza College also offers job resources and career counseling.
The North Valley Job Training Consortium (NOVA), a local workforce development
board, is a nonprofit, federally funded employment and training agency that provides
customer-focused workforce development services to San Mateo County and parts of
Santa Clara County, including the City. NOVA provides:27
26 De Anza College. https://www.deanza.edu/career-training/
27 NOVA. https://novaworks.org/about/novaworks/overview
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Digital literacy training
Career pathway support for youth
Navigation tools for the job market
Skill building to match market demand
Labor market information
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development
Strategy (CEDS)?
No.
If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be
coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional
plans or initiatives that impact economic growth.
In 2016, the Cupertino City Council adopted the Economic Development Strategic Plan
(EDSP) to guide the City’s economic development activities. The EDSP provides specific
development goals: 28
Invest in infrastructure improvements that support economic development and
mitigate the traffic impacts of new growth.
Provide physical spaces and business support to small and midsize businesses.
Foster thriving retail destinations that provide goods and services desired by
community members.
Support diversification of the City’s General Fund, and provide hotel rooms and
event space to meet the needs of visitors, businesses, and civic organizations.
Maintain and expand Cupertino’s reputation as an innovation center.
Also, per the City’s Economic Development webpage, the City offers more than 3 million
square feet of retail and entertainment space, leaving numerous options for a storefront
location in one of its shopping centers or on a major thoroughfare.
28 City of Cupertino Economic Development Strategy.
http://www.cupertino.org/home/showdocument?id=23809
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Discussion
The City is highly educated with a large professional scientific job sector. Additionally,
job training opportunities exist for those without immediately applicable skills.
Furthermore, community engagement identified that creating more jobs for low-income
residents was one of the County’s greatest needs and that job training was the top
economic development need.
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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
1. Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems
are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
A minority concentration is defined as a census tract with a block group with a
predominant race or ethnicity other than non-Hispanic white. An LMI concentration is
defined as a census tract with a block group in which 51 percent or more of households
are low-or moderate income.
As discussed in NA-30, the census tracts below include a minority Asian concentration:
Census tracts 5083.04, 5082.03, 5078.06, 5081.01, 5081.02, 5077.01, 5080.01, 5080.03,
5080.04, 5078.07, 5078.07, 5078.08, 5077.03, 5077.02
As discussed in sections NA-15 through NA-25, Asian residents are disproportionately
affected by housing problems. Given that most census tracts within the City qualify as an
Asian minority concentration, it is not likely that housing problems are concentrated for
this population.
As displayed in the map below, census tracts 5083.04 and 5079.05 qualify as LMI
concentrations. Housing problems may be concentrated in these areas.
Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-
income families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")
See discussion above.
What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods?
The majority of the City is comprised of Asian minority concentrations. However, only
two census tracts qualify as an LMI concentration. The median incomes for census tracts
5083.04 and 5079.05 are $100,385 and $153,806 respectively.
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods?
The LMI census tracts contain single and multi-family residential; Calabazas Branch
Library, Calabazas Park, Ri Meyerholz and Nimitz Elementary Schools, and several
people service businesses.
Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas?
The City has not set geographic priorities.
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Map 2 – Areas of Low- and Moderate-Income Concentration
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Map 3 – Population in Poverty
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MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and
Moderate-Income Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2)
1. Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for
households, including low- and moderate-income households and
neighborhoods.
There are two wired broadband carrier options in the City, Comcast/Xfinity and AT&T,
and no fixed wireless options. Both of the wired options have discounted rates for LMI
households.
Xfinity offers the Internet Essentials program that allows qualifying customers to
purchase a plan for just $9.95/month without a credit check. Internet Essentials is
designed to help students, seniors, and low-income families. The program offers 15 Mbps
internet and free in-home Wi-Fi.
Xfinity also offers low-cost computers as part of Internet Essentials. Customers can
choose a laptop or desktop computer for $149, which includes Microsoft Office, Norton
Security Suite, and a 90-day warranty.
AT&T’s Access program offers up to 10 Mbps internet to eligible low-income families for
$10.00/month. To qualify for Access, customers must have at least one family member
who participates in the SNAP program.
Although there are resources for accessing the internet for low-income households, it may
still be a hardship to some. Community stakeholders feel that all centralized facilities,
such as libraries and community centers, should provide internet for all to use. To assist
with this need, the City’s Senior Center offers public Wi-Fi, drop-in and appointment-
based technology help through a few programs, a drop-in tech lab use one day a week,
and a variety of tech classes on more specialized subjects.
Community stakeholders also discussed that rapid technology updates often make it
difficult for communities and families to keep up, and that there may be an opportunity
for an affordable collaborative of internet service for qualified areas.
City residents commented that they would like improved wireless options in the City
and that the current equipment available in the City is outdated, creating slower service.
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Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one
broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction.
Most areas of the City have two options of discounted plans for low-income households;
however, many more options are available through federal government discounts.
Adding providers to the City would give LMI households, as well as all households, a
choice in internet speeds and costs. City residents that responded to the community
outreach survey indicated a desire for more options for broadband providers in hopes
that options would improve.
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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)
1. Describe the jurisdiction’s increased natural hazard risks associated
with climate change.
The City is susceptible to earthquakes, floods, wildfires and landslides. The City
continues to work together to prepare for natural and human-caused disasters by: staying
informed through social media, radio and TV, and Cupertino.org; offering resident
trainings to prepare for emergencies; encouraging residents to organize their
neighborhoods to be ready and be prepared; and offering training materials.
2. Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low-
and moderate-income households based on an analysis of data,
findings, and methods.
LMI households face many challenges, as discussed above in the Needs Assessment and
Market Analysis, yet these challenges are intensified when faced with a natural disaster
or other types of emergency. Those that lose their homes will be slower to rebuild,
especially with a large insurance deductible. For renters, they may not have renter’s
insurance. Additionally, LMI households are less likely to have internet or cell phone
service or may lack proper English skills to be notified or have proper information of
what to do or where to go. Second, LMI households may lack transportation to quickly
leave their home in the case of an emergency. Lastly, LMI households with disabilities
may not be able to leave their home due to improper ADA access to their home.
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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
1. Strategic Plan Overview
The Strategic Plan identifies the Five-Year goals that the City expects to achieve during
the 2020–2025 Consolidated Plan Cycle. These goals are aligned with HUD’s objectives
and outcomes and are achieved through the Annual Action Plan, which divides the five-
year goals into annual targets. The Strategic Plan identifies goals that are aligned to
address most of those needs. Not every need identified in the plan can be met and
sufficiently addressed in the next five years. Some of the needs are not feasible, some
require much more funding than the City currently receives, and some are simply too
large to be addressed in just five years.
The Strategic Plan includes goals to address affordable housing, homelessness, providing
services for elderly and frail elderly persons, and fair housing. The City currently uses an
alternative funding source, the BMR Affordable Housing Fund, for its fair housing
activities.
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SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)
1. Geographic Area
The City allocates CDBG funds to benefit LMI households and does not have target areas.
1 Area Name: No target area
Other Target Area Description: NA
HUD Approval Data: NA
% of Low/Mod: NA
Revital Type: NA
Other Revital Type: NA
Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this target area. NA
Include specific housing and commercial characteristics of this target
area. NA
How did your consultation and citizen participation process help you to
identify this neighborhood as a target area? NA
Identify the needs in this target area. NA
What are the opportunities for improvement in this target area? NA
Table 46 - Geographic Priority Areas
General Allocation Priorities
The City allocates CDBG funds citywide to benefit all LMI households regardless of
location.
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SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
1. Priority Needs
1 Priority Need Name Affordable Housing
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Chronically Homeless Individuals
Veterans
Unaccompanied Youth
Persons with Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Drug
Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their
Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Geographic Areas Affected Citywide
Associated Goals Homeowner Rehabilitation; Rental Unit Rehabilitation
Description Assist in the creation and preservation of affordable housing for LMI and
special needs households.
Basis for Relative Priority As discussed in the Needs Assessment, there is a 730-unit gap of
affordable housing units for households earning 0%-30% AMI.
2 Priority Need Name Prevent and Assist Those Experiencing Homelessness
Priority Level High
Population Chronically Homeless Individuals
Families with Children
Persons with Disabilities
Veterans
Unaccompanied Youth
Persons with Alcohol or Other Drug
Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their
families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Geographic Areas Affected Citywide
Associated Goals Self-Sufficiency Services
Description Support activities to prevent and end homelessness.
Basis for Relative Priority As discussed in the Needs Assessment, 159 persons are experiencing
homelessness in the City of Cupertino and 9,706 persons are homeless
countywide.
3 Priority Need Name Community Services
Priority Level Low
Population Extremely Low Low
Moderate
Middle
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Drug
Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their
Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community
Development
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Geographic Areas Affected Citywide
Associated Goals Frail Elderly/Elderly Services; Self-Sufficiency Services
Description Support activities serve the aging population and help prevent elderly
persons from becoming institutionalized.
Basis for Relative Priority 31 percent of all households in the City contain at least one person age
62 years or older.
4 Priority Need Name Fair Housing
Priority Level Low
Population Extremely Low Low
Moderate
Public Housing Residents
Veterans
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Disabled Persons
Persons with Alcohol or Other Drug
Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their
Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Homeless Persons or those at
imminent risk of homelessness
Geographic Areas Affected Citywide
Associated Goals Fair Housing
Description Promote fair housing choice.
Basis for Relative Priority Housing discrimination continues to occur within the City as identified
by Project Sentinel.
Table 47 – Priority Needs Summary
Narrative (Optional)
While community facilities and public improvements were identified as a need, the data
in this plan and community engagement results justify other community needs as a
higher priority. For this reason, the City plans to focus on the priority needs identified
above, and will not allocate CDBG funds to address the needs for community facilities
and public improvements at this time.
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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)
1. Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable
Housing Type
Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based
Rental Assistance
(TBRA)
As discussed in the Needs Assessment, cost burden is the most common housing
problem in the City; 64 percent (2,934) of LMI households in the City pay more than
30 percent of their income toward housing costs. The extremely low-income (0-30%
AMI) category includes the most households that experience cost burden, at 26
percent (1,215).
TBRA for Non-
Homeless Special
Needs
As discussed in the Needs Assessment, special needs populations may require
affordable housing to meet the high costs associated with their specific needs or
disabilities. These needs and/or disabilities may result in low household incomes,
rising healthcare costs, and the need for additional childcare.
New Unit
Production
There is a significant need for both market-rate and affordable multi-family housing.
The City will continue to encourage the development of market-rate multi-family
housing.
Rehabilitation The prevalence of older homes in the City has resulted in lower-cost housing with
deferred maintenance problems.
Acquisition,
including
preservation
With a lack of vacant land, acquisition and preservation is an important tool for
providing affordable units to LMI households.
Table 48 – Influence of Market Conditions
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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2)
1. Introduction
Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of Funds Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder of
Consolidated Plan
$
Narrative
Description Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public-
Federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
$389,308 $7,944 - $397,252 $1,557,232
CDBG funds will be
used for the creation
and preservation of
affordable rental
units, improvements in
low-income
neighborhoods, and
public services that
benefit low income
and special needs
households.
BMR
Affordable
Housing Fund
Public
Local
Affordable
Housing – Fair
Housing
$50,000 $0 - $50,000 $200,000
Funds fair housing and
landlord-tenant
counseling and
dispute resolution
services through the
nonprofit Project
Sentinel.
General Fund
Human
Services Grant
(HSG)
Public –
Local
Non-housing
Community
Services
$125,000 $0 - $125,000 $500,000
The City issues grants
to nonprofit agencies
providing services to
Cupertino residents.
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Table 49 - Anticipated Resources
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a
description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
Entitlement Funds
There are additional federal grant programs the City can leverage to fund community development activities and increase project
efficiencies and benefits from economies of scale. These programs include:
Housing Choice Voucher Program;
Section 202;
Section 811;
Affordable Housing Program (AHP) through Federal Home Loan Bank
These programs would not be provided by the City, but rather the SCCHA and affordable housing developers.
Additionally, developers can apply for the City’s BMR AHF Capital Housing funds and County Measure A funds for the
development of affordable housing.
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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the
jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City’s 2015-2023 Housing Element update has identified five sites that would be able
to accommodate up to 1,400 housing units.
Additionally, the Governor of California continues to explore the use of State and federal
surplus land to provide housing for homeless individuals.
Discussion
CDBG allocations are critical to overcoming barriers to affordable housing; however, they
are not sufficient to address all the needs of LMI households nor the lack of affordable
housing units. Therefore, the City will continue to leverage other funding sources to
support affordable housing and provide services to populations in need. The City
anticipates researching and/or pursuing funding with the California Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD) for additional funding opportunities.
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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its
Consolidated Plan including private industry, nonprofit organizations, and public
institutions.
Responsible Entity Responsible
Entity Type Role Geographic
Area Served
City of Cupertino
Community
Development
Department-
Housing Division
Local
Government
Affordable housing – ownership
Affordable housing – rental
Public housing
Homelessness
Non-Homeless special needs
Community development: public facilities
Community development – neighborhood
improvements
Community development – public services
Community development – economic
development
Planning
Jurisdiction
County of Santa
Clara Office of
Supportive Housing
Continuum of
Care Homelessness Region
Santa Clara County
Housing Authority
Public Housing
Authority
Affordable housing – rental
Affordable housing – ownership
Public housing
Region
Table 50 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System
The delivery systems established to provide social and human services are far and wide
reaching. The City manages its CDBG funds with support from the local community in
efforts to influence local housing and economic development.
The County OSP provides coordination and strategies to address homelessness, a
regional issue that requires inter-jurisdictional cooperation.
The SCCHA provides HCV tenant assistance and project-based assistance and operates
several affordable housing complexes.
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Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and
mainstream services
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X
Legal Assistance X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X
Utilities Assistance X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X
Mobile Clinics
Other Street Outreach Services
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X
Child Care X
Education X
Employment and Employment Training X X
Healthcare X
HIV/AIDS
Life Skills X
Mental Health Counseling X
Transportation X
Other
Other
Table 51 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the
services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly
chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans
and their families, and unaccompanied youth)
The City participates in the Santa Clara County CoC, which has the primary
responsibilities of coordinating efforts to prevent and end homelessness.
Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs
population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited
to, the services listed above
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The CoC adopted the 2015-2020 Community Plan to End Homelessness in Santa Clara
County (Plan), which creates a community-wide road map to ending homelessness. The
Plan was created through a series of community summits related to specific homeless
populations in the County. The Plan identifies strategies to address the needs of homeless
persons in the County, including chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth. The Plan aims to implement the
following three steps:
1. Disrupt Systems: Develop disruptive strategies and innovative prototypes that
transform the systems related to housing homeless people.
2. Build the Solution: Secure the right amount of funding needed to provide housing
and services to those who are homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
3. Serve the Person: Adopt an approach that recognizes the need for client-centered
strategies with different responses for different levels of need and different
groups, targeting resources to the specific individual or household.
NOTE: Include information on the upcoming Plan, almost finalized/adopted. County
will have this information.
Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional
structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address
priority needs
The City attends countywide quarterly meetings focused on housing and CDBG topics
coordinates on project management for projects funded by multiple jurisdictions. This
will contribute to overcoming gaps in the institutional delivery structures.
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SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1
Homeowner Rehabilitation 2020 2025 Affordable
Housing Citywide Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$417,565
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated – 35 housing
units
2 Rental Unit Rehabilitation 2020 2025 Affordable
Housing
10104 Vista
Drive,
Cupertino
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$873,500
Rental Units Rehabilitated –
25 housing units
3
Frail Elderly/Elderly Services 2020 2025
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
20920
McClellan
Road,
Cupertino
Non-housing
Community
Services
CDBG:
$103,965
Public Service Activities
Other Than LMI Housing
Benefit – 110 persons
4
Self-Sufficiency Services 2020 2025
Homeless
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Homelessness
And Non-
housing
Community
Services
CDBG:
$200,000
Homelessness Prevention
Public service activities for
low/moderate-income
housing benefit – 500 persons
5
Fair Housing 2020 2025
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Homeless
Citywide Fair Housing BMR AFH:
$50,000
Public Service Activities for
low/moderate-income
housing benefit
Homelessness Prevention –
500 persons
Table 52 – Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Homeowner Rehabilitation
Goal Description
Make critical home repairs for lower income and disabled resident homeowners who could not otherwise afford
to make critical repairs in their homes. Repairs/rehabilitation is for critical health and safety issues and/or the
addition of accessible features for disabled and/or elderly homeowners who may otherwise not be able to stay in
their homes.
2 Goal Name Affordable Rental Unit Rehabilitation
Goal Description Repair/rehabilitate affordable rental housing units for extremely low- and low-income residents.
3 Goal Name Frail Elderly/Elderly Services
Goal Description
Provide services to frail elderly and elderly disabled residents who otherwise may have to be institutionalized.
Supportive services are geared to maximize the social experience and mental stimulation of elderly clients, and to
improve/sustain their mental and physical function and their quality of life.
4 Goal Name Self-sufficiency Services
Goal Description Provide services for low-income and homeless families and individuals to connect clients with community
resources to help create stability and foster self-sufficiency instead of dependency.
5 Goal Name Fair Housing
Goal Description Provide landlord/tenant counseling, and dispute resolution services activities to LMI residents.
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Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-
income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as
defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
The City estimates that CDBG and HOME funds will provide affordable housing to
approximately 84 households over the Consolidated Plan period.
The City is currently in discussions with a housing developer that proposes a project for
approximately 24 low-income households. Developers apply for HOME funds directly
with the County of Santa Clara and the City would provide the match necessary for the
HOME program.
With the CDBG Entitlement funds, the City anticipates rehabilitating 35 homeowner
houses and 25 rental units during the Consolidated Plan period.
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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c)
Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a
Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement)
The SCCHA does not have a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement.
Activities to Increase Resident Involvement
The SCCHA incorporates residents’ input into the decision-making process though the
involvement of tenant commissioners and board members. The SCCHA has a Resident
Counsel comprising five residents from HUD-funded programs, who evaluate the
effectiveness of the SCCHA’s rental assistance programs.
The SCCHA also operates a Family Self Sufficiency Program designed so residents can
be involved in the development of self-sufficiency goals, job training, and other services.
Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902?
No.
Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
Not applicable.
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SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)
1. Barriers to Affordable Housing
Generally, the City faces the same affordable housing barriers as the rest of the Bay Area:
The high cost of labor and development constrains the development of affordable
housing units in favor of higher-end units.
Lack of developable land prevents housing development and increases the price
of land.
Lack of funding available for the development of affordable housing.
Additionally, the County’s Assessment of Fair Housing identified the following
contributing factors to fair housing issues, including affordable housing, through analysis
of data and community engagement feedback:
Displacement of residents due to economic pressures
Land use and zoning laws
Source of income discrimination
Community opposition
Availability, type, frequency, and reliability of public transportation
Lack of access to opportunity due to high housing costs
Lack of affordable, accessible housing in a range of unit sizes
Lack of affordable housing for individuals who need supportive services
Lack of assistance for housing accessibility modifications
Lack of resources for fair housing agencies and organizations
Location and type of affordable housing
Loss of affordable housing
Private discrimination
The most relevant contributing factor to the City’s barrier to affordable housing is the
high cost of land and lack of funding for affordable housing.
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Survey results also identified discrimination as a barrier to acquiring affordable housing.
Respondents expressed that they were discriminated against on the basis of sex, familial
status, or other reasons.
Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing
The City has identified strategies to remove or ameliorate barriers to affordable housing
in their 2015-2023 Housing Element, which include:
Continuing to implement the second dwelling unit ordinance;
Facilitating lot consolidations;
Being flexible with development standards;
Planning for increased densities in the “Heart of the City”;
Collecting housing mitigation fees;
Incentivizing development; and
Conserving housing stock.
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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
1. Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons)
and assessing their individual needs
The Santa Clara OSH surveys homeless individuals every two years and creates a
strategic plan every five years, which involves extensive community engagement.
Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
Cupertino has no emergency housing and no transitional housing beds.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and
families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied
youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living,
including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience
homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to
affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again.
Chronically homeless individuals need intensive case management to assist them in
finding housing and resources and receiving services to stay housed. Case management
is person based rather than shelter based, with the goal of rapid re-housing.
The five-year goals of the Community Plan to End Homelessness include creating
approximately 5,500 housing opportunities for chronically homeless individuals,
homeless veterans, and homeless children, youth, and families as well as access to the
services that help keep them in housing.
Additionally, part of the City’s local funds goes toward funding public services to
address the supportive housing needs of very low-income and homeless individuals.
Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially
extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become
homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of
care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that
address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs
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Services for those discharged from a publicly funded institutions include the below:
The Valley Homeless Healthcare Program (VHHP) is part of the Santa Clara Valley
Medical Center and provides medical services to homeless individuals, including
primary care and urgent care. VHHP also manages a Medical Respite program for
homeless individuals discharged from hospitals as well as a Backpack Homeless
Health Care Program for those in encampments. 29
The County’s Social Services Agency has expedited the review process of CalFresh
applications for homeless households so that they may receive benefits within
three days.
The County’s Behavioral Health Services Department (BHS) has multiple
programs to connect homeless individuals with housing or shelter assistance. BHS
also treats those going through behavioral health crises.
The County’s Reentry Resource Center provides services to those who have been
previously incarcerated and to individuals who are homeless upon release.
Services include referrals to drug treatment, housing assistance, food assistance,
counseling, and other benefits.
The County OSH’s mission is to increase the supply of housing and supportive
housing that is affordable and available to extremely low-income and /or special
needs households. The office supports the County mission of promoting a healthy,
safe, and prosperous community by ending and preventing homelessness.
29 Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Valley Homeless Healthcare Program. https://www.scvmc.org/clinics-
and-locations/Valley-Homeless-Health-Program/Pages/overview.aspx
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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)
1. Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing
without LBP hazards
The City’s goal is to make certain that each tenant, landlord, and property owner is fully
aware of the dangers, symptoms, and methods of testing, treatment, and prevention of
lead-based paint poisoning. The City follows all applicable lead-based paint regulations,
which primarily affect projects funded by the City and HUD.
How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and
hazards?
HUD estimates that 38 million housing units in the US have lead-based paint. The
likelihood, extent, and concentration of lead-based paint increase with the age of the
building. Because the greatest risk of paint deterioration is in dwellings built before 1950,
older housing generally commands a higher priority for lead hazard controls.
Furthermore, children can be at risk of lead poisoning if they live in or regularly visit a
house built before 1978 with ongoing or recent renovations or remodeling.
The City works to abate lead-based paint hazard risk with rehabilitation programs and
paint grants and loans.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and
procedures?
The City requires that contractors receive training and certification in an effort to decrease
the risk of potential use of lead-based paint in new units. All development and
rehabilitation projects must be evaluated according to HUD’s Lead Safe Housing Rule 24
CFR Part 35.
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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
1. Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of
Poverty-Level Families
The City's anti-poverty strategy is heavily reliant on regional cooperation, including
support from nonprofit service providers and partner agencies. As housing is usually the
highest single expense facing impoverished families, the City will continue to explore
avenues to build new and rehabilitate existing affordable housing. The City is always
looking for opportunities to partner and leverage programs and service providers to
build service capacity and improve the depth of available resources.
How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies
coordinated with this affordable housing plan
Many organizations within the region work to reduce poverty within the City, including
the following:
Santa Clara County Human Services, which helps clients develop a “welfare to
work” plan and provides career advising, job placement, resume development,
and interviewing skills to students. The Department of Human Services also
serves homeless individuals with job training and housing.
The NOVA Workforce Development Board provides training and employment
services to those residing in the Cities of Cupertino, Santa Clara, Los Altos,
Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale. Many of its services and
programs target disadvantaged youth and adult populations, who may have
limited education and/or barriers to employment.
The SCCHA is a Moving to Work agency, which allows programs that focus on
self-sufficiency and affordable housing.
Santa Clara Unified School District’s Adult Education Center offers a variety of
courses and resources, including English as a second language and resources for
immigrants, high school diploma and GED courses, career training, enrichment
courses, exercise and wellness courses, parenting classes, an on-site preschool, and
on-site CalWORKs office dedicated to working with students at the Adult
Education Center.
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SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor
activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term
compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority
business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
Every program year, the City prepares agreements with subrecipients, which outline the
responsibilities and expectations involved in the receipt of federal funds.
Throughout the program year, the City monitors progress toward the Consolidated Plan
goals. Monitoring consists of subrecipient submittal of required quarterly performance
reports that describe achievements toward program goals and financial records, as well
as an annual site visit to review case files and financial documentation. The City provides
a list of findings and actions to each subrecipient after the monitoring visit.
Subrecipients are responsible for keeping accurate documentation of program outcomes,
as well as any other documents required by program guidelines, and such documents
must be available for review by the grantee at any time.
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
1. Introduction
The City was notified by HUD that it will receive $389,308 in CDBG entitlement funds with an additional $7,944 in program
income, for a total of $397,252 in program funds for the 2020-2021 program year. The following table shows a break-down
of both CDBG and non-CDBG sources of funds that are intended for community development activities in the 2020-2021
program year. If the City is to receive additional funds to assist with the preparation, prevention, or response to the COVID-
19 pandemic, the City will allocate these funds to activities already funded with the CDBG-CV funds or the City’s activities
under the current fiscal year.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount
Available Year 1
Expected Amount
Available
Remainder of
ConPlan
$
Narrative
Description
CDBG Public-Federal Acquisition
Admin and Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public Improvements
Public Services
$389,308 $1,557,232 Funds will be used to
support various
community
development
activities, including
Self-Sufficiency
Services, Frail
Elderly/Elderly
Services, Rental Unit
Rehabilitation, and
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Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount
Available Year 1
Expected Amount
Available
Remainder of
ConPlan
$
Narrative
Description
Homeowner
Rehabilitation.
CDBG Program
Income
Public-Federal Acquisition
Admin and Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public Improvements
Public Services
$7,944 $31,776 Funds will be used to
support Self-
Sufficiency Services,
Frail Elderly/Elderly
Services, Rental Unit
Rehabilitation, and
Homeowner
Rehabilitation.
Below Market Rate
Affordable Housing
Fund
Public
Local
Affordable Housing –
Fair Housing
$50,000 $200,000 Funds will be used to
provide fair housing
services.
General Fund Human
Services Grant
Public – Local Non-housing
Community Services $125,000 $0
The City issues grants
to nonprofit agencies
providing services to
Cupertino residents.
Table 53 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state
and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be
satisfied
There are additional federal grant programs the City can leverage to fund community
development activities and increase the project efficiencies and benefits from economies
of scale. These programs include:
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program;
Section 202;
Section 811; and
Affordable Housing Program (AHP) through the Federal Home Loan Bank.
These programs would not be provided to the City but rather the SCCHA and affordable
housing developers.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the
jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City’s 2015-2023 Housing Element update has identified five sites that would be able
to accommodate up to 1,400 housing units.
Discussion
CDBG allocations are critical to overcoming barriers to affordable housing; however, they
are not sufficient to address all the needs of LMI households nor the lack of affordable
housing units. Therefore, the City will continue to leverage other funding sources to
support affordable housing and provide services to populations in need. The City
anticipates researching and/or pursuing funding with HCD for additional funding
opportunities.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
1. Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Homeowner
Rehabilitation 2020 2025 Affordable
Housing Citywide Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$83,363.40
Homeowner Housing
Rehabilitated – seven
housing units
2 Rental Unit Rehabilitation 2020 2025 Affordable
Housing Citywide Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$174,850.40
Rental Units Rehabilitated –
five housing units
3
Frail Elderly/Elderly
Services 2020 2025
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Citywide
Non-housing
Community
Services
CDBG:
$21,155.73
Public Service Activities
Other Than Low/Moderate-
Income Housing Benefit –
22 persons
4
Self-Sufficiency Services 2020 2025
Homeless
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Citywide
Homelessness
and Non-
housing
Community
Services
CDBG:
$38,432.07
Homelessness Prevention
Public service activities for
low/moderate-income
housing benefit – 100
persons
5
Fair Housing 2020 2025
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Homeless
Citywide Fair Housing BMR AFH:
$50,000
Public Service Activities for
low/moderate-income
housing benefit
Homelessness Prevention –
100 persons
6 Planning and
Administration 2020 2025 Not Applicable Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
CDBG:
$79,450.40 Not Applicable
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Homeowner Rehabilitation
Goal Description
Make critical home repairs for lower income and disabled resident homeowners who could not otherwise
afford to make critical repairs in their homes. Repairs/rehabilitation is for critical health and safety issues
and/or the addition of accessible features for disabled and/or elderly homeowners who may otherwise
not be able to stay in their homes.
2 Goal Name Rental Unit Rehabilitation
Goal Description Repair/rehabilitate affordable rental housing units for extremely low- and low-income residents.
3 Goal Name Frail Elderly/Elderly Services
Goal Description
Provide services to frail elderly and elderly disabled residents who otherwise may have to be
institutionalized. Supportive services are geared to maximize the social experience and mental stimulation
of elderly clients, and to improve/sustain their mental and physical function and their quality of life.
4 Goal Name Self-sufficiency Services
Goal Description Provide services for low-income and homeless families and individuals to connect clients with community
resources to help create stability and foster self-sufficiency instead of dependency.
5 Goal Name Fair Housing
Goal Description Provide landlord/tenant counseling, and dispute resolution services activities to LMI residents.
6 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal Description General administration of the CDBG program, including all planning and reporting activities.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
1. Introduction
The following projects were developed to specifically carry out the Goals identified in
AP-20 above.
Projects
# Project Name
1 Homeowner Rehabilitation
2 Rental Unit Rehabilitation
3 Frail Elderly/Elderly Services
4 Self-sufficiency Services
5 Fair Housing
6 Planning and Administration
Table 54 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing
underserved needs
This Annual Action Plan was developed based on the needs and priorities through the
2020-2025 Con Plan, which were identified by analyzing data from HUD, American
Community Survey, and other sources and soliciting feedback from community
members and local stakeholders. The City awards CDBG funds to organizations to
provide public services and housing for low-income and special needs households.
HUD requires that 70 percent of all CDBG funds be spent on activities that would benefit
low- to moderate income (LMI) households, which are those making 0-80% of AMI. The
City allocates its CDBG funds to projects and programs that will primarily benefit 0-50%
AMI households, the homeless, and special needs populations.
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AP-38 Project Summary
1. Project Summary Information
Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the City may be unable to conduct activities, either
all or in part, related to the Homeowner Rehabilitation and Frail Elderly/Elderly Services
goals. The City estimates that this inability will create a carryover budget of
approximately $20,000 to the FY21-22 Consolidated Plan year. Programs impacted
include Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley and Live Oak Adult Services.
1 Project Name Homeowner Rehabilitation
Target Area Not applicable
Goals Supported Homeowner Rehabilitation
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding $83,363.40
Description Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley will provide funds to seven
low-income Cupertino homeowners who could not otherwise
afford to make critical repairs in their homes, resulting in health
and safety issues. Grants may include funding for the addition of
accessible features for disabled and/or elderly homeowners
who may otherwise not be able to stay in their homes.
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
7 housing units will be rehabilitated.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities See above description.
2 Project Name Rental Unit Rehabilitation
Target Area Not applicable
Goals Supported Rental Unit Rehabilitation
Needs Addressed Affordable Housing
Funding $174,850.40
Description West Valley Community Services, Inc. will repair five rental units
in the Vista Village BMR rental complex. Tenants who live in the
complex are very low- and low-income residents.
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
5 housing units will be rehabilitated.
Location Description Citywide (10104 Vista Drive, Cupertino)
Planned Activities See above description.
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3 Project Name Frail Elderly/Elderly Services
Target Area Not applicable
Goals Supported Frail Elderly/Elderly Services
Needs Addressed Non-housing Community Services
Funding $21,155.73
Description Live Oak Adult Services will provide services for 22 frail elderly
and elderly disabled residents who otherwise may have to be
institutionalized. Supportive services are geared to maximize the
social experience and mental stimulation of elderly clients, and
to improve/sustain their mental and physical function and their
quality of life through exercise, music, nutritious meals, visual arts,
music and games and puzzles. Caregiver support workshops are
also available.
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
22 persons will be served.
Location Description Citywide (20920 McClellan Road, Cupertino)
Planned Activities See above description.
4 Project Name Self-Sufficiency Services
Target Area Not applicable
Goals Supported Self-Sufficiency Services
Needs Addressed Prevent and Assist Those Experiencing Homelessness and Non-
housing Community Services
Funding $38,432.07
Description The WVCS CARE program will provide services for 100 low-
income and homeless families and individuals. The program
connects clients with community resources, making services
easily available and accessible, and works with them on
capacity building. The main objectives of CARE are to
encourage more stable and sustainable solutions that foster self-
sufficiency instead of dependency.
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
100 persons will be served.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities See above description.
5 Project Name Fair Housing
Target Area Not applicable
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Goals Supported Fair Housing
Needs Addressed Fair Housing
Funding $0 ($50,000 provided annually by BMR:AFH)
Description Project Sentinel will provide landlord/tenant counseling and
dispute resolution services activities to 50 LMI residents.
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
100 persons will be served.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities See above description.
6 Project Name Planning and Administration
Target Area Not applicable
Goals Supported Not applicable
Needs Addressed Not applicable
Funding $79,450.40
Description Administer the administrative costs for the overall management,
coordination, and evaluation of the CDBG program, and the project
delivery costs associated with bringing projects to completion.
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the proposed
activities
Not applicable.
Location Description Citywide
Planned Activities See description above.
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
1. Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including
areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance
will be directed
The City allocates CDBG funds to benefit LMI households and does not have target areas.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
N/A N/A
Table 55 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
The City allocates CDBG funds citywide to benefit all LMI households regardless of
location.
Discussion
See above.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
1. Introduction
As discussed above, the Cupertino 2020-2025 Con Plan identified Affordable Housing as
a high priority need for the City, particularly availability of affordable housing for
households earning 0%-30% AMI. The City plans to accomplish this through allocating
funding for two rehabilitation programs: Homeowner Rehabilitation and Rental Unit
Rehabilitation. These projects are described above.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 100
Non-Homeless 50
Special-Needs 22
Total
Table 56 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance
The Production of New Units
Rehab of Existing Units 12
Acquisition of Existing Units
Total 12
Table 57 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
A detailed discussion of the projects can be found under the Goal Summary of the Annual
Action Plan.
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
1. Introduction
While residents of the City may use Housing Choice Vouchers (formerly Section 8), these
programs are managed and administered by the public housing authority, Santa Clara
County Housing Authority (SCCHA). The SCCHA administers a Housing Choice
Voucher program, assisting around 17,000 households, manages four public housing
units in the City of Santa Clara, and controls affordable rental properties throughout the
County.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
Not applicable, there are no housing developments in the City.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in
management and participate in homeownership
The SCCHA prioritizes resident input in the agency’s policy-making process. The
SCCHA actively seeks the feedback from residents through an equitable and transparent
policy-making process and includes two tenants as commissioners of the SCCHA board.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial
assistance will be provided or other assistance
Not applicable.
Discussion
While the City does not operate any public housing, the City works closely with and
supports the SCCHA.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)
1. Introduction
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending
homelessness including
The 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan identifies reducing and ending homelessness as a high
priority need and is committed to supporting activities that prevent and end
homelessness. The Consolidated Plan identifies that 159 persons are experiencing
homelessness in the City and 9,706 persons are experiencing homelessness county-wide.
The City participates in the County of Santa Clara Continuum of Care (CoC), which is
administered by the County Office of Supportive Housing. The CoC has the primary
responsibility to address homelessness regionally.
Currently, the City supports efforts to end homelessness. The City funds programs that
provide case management and short-term rental assistance to support homeless families
transitioning to permanent housing, such as the WVCS Community Access to Resources
and Education (CARE) program.
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and
assessing their individual needs
The County OSH conducts routine outreach to the homeless persons living throughout
Santa Clara County. On a biennial basis, the OSH conducts a Point in Time (PIT) count
estimate the prevalence of homelessness in the jurisdictions within Santa Clara County,
including the City. Through this process the volunteers outreach directly to persons
experiencing homelessness to understand their background, situation, and needs. The
purpose of the PIT count is to assess the status of homeless persons living within the
County and use the findings apply for funding for HUD to support housing services,
including homeless services. Currently, the CoC receives approximately $26 million
dollars annually in federal funding. The most recent PIT count took place in January 2019.
Secondly, the CoC prepares a community plan focused on ending homelessness in Santa
Clara County every five (5) years. The current plan is for the 5-year time period starting
in 2015. The Plan was developed through a series of community summits addressing
specific homeless populations in the County and is based on extensive community
engagement with the homeless populations.
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Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless
persons
There are not emergency shelters or transitional housing located in the City.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and
families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied
youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living,
including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience
homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to
affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City’s funding supports services that provide intensive case management for
chronically homeless individuals with the goal of rapid re-housing. Case management
will be person-based, rather than provided through a shelter.
Additionally, the City’s funds will support public services that address the supportive
housing needs of very low-income and homeless individuals.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless,
especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are:
being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as
health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth
facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance
from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs
There are existing services that the City’s funding will continue to support:
The Valley Homeless Healthcare Program (VHHP) is part of the Santa Clara Valley
Medical Center and provides medical services to homeless individuals, including
primary care and urgent care. VHHP also manages a Medical Respite program for
homeless individuals discharged from hospitals as well as a Backpack Homeless
Health Care Program for those in encampments.
The County’s Social Services Agency has expedited the review process of homeless
households’ CalFresh applications so that they may receive benefits within three
days.
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The County’s Behavioral Health Services Department (BHS) has multiple
programs to connect homeless individuals with housing or shelter assistance. BHS
also treats those going through behavioral health crises.
The County’s Reentry Resource Center (RRC) provides services to those who have
been previously incarcerated and to individuals who are homeless upon release.
Services include referrals to drug treatment, housing assistance, food assistance,
counseling, and other benefits.
The County’s OSH mission is to increase the supply of housing and supportive
housing that is affordable and available to extremely low income and /or special
needs households. OSH supports the County mission of promoting a healthy, safe,
and prosperous community by ending and preventing homelessness.
Discussion
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
1. Introduction:
The City is subject to the same barriers to affordable housing that exist across the Bay
Area. These issues include the high cost of development, constraining the development
of affordable housing units in favor of higher-end units and the lack of developable land
prevents housing development and increases the price of land.
In addition to the high cost of land and labor, the City identified several potential
constraints to the development of affordable housing and residential development in its
2015-2023 Housing Element update:
General Plan – The General Plan determines the allowable uses and densities of all
parcels in the City. Therefore, the City’s General Plan has the potential to constrain
development of affordable housing if there are not enough parcels dedicated to
residential development.
Zoning Ordinance – The Zoning Ordinance establishes land uses and
development standards for new housing in the City, including minimum lot size,
setbacks, and maximum building height. Development standards could
potentially constrain affordable housing development if they are too restrictive.
Parking Requirements – Parking requirements can limit the amount of floor space,
and considering the high cost of land, could therefore be a potential constraint to
affordable housing development.
Site Improvements – Site improvements, including road, water, sewer, and storm
drainage, are the responsibility of developers when developing housing. These
expenses can increase the sales or rental costs of a development.
Additionally, the County’s Assessment of Fair Housing identified the following
contributing factors to fair housing issues, including affordable housing, through analysis
of data and community engagement feedback:
Displacement of residents due to economic pressures
Land use and zoning laws
Source of income discrimination
Community opposition
Availability, type, frequency, and reliability of public transportation
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Lack of access to opportunity due to high housing costs
Lack of affordable, accessible housing in a range of unit sizes
Lack of affordable housing for individuals who need supportive services
Lack of assistance for housing accessibility modifications
Lack of resources for fair housing agencies and organizations
Location and type of affordable housing
Loss of affordable housing
Private discrimination
The most relevant contributing factor to the City of Cupertino’s barrier to affordable
housing is the high cost of land and lack of funding for affordable housing. Survey results
also identified discrimination as a barrier to acquiring affordable housing. Respondents
expressed that they were discriminated against on the basis of sex, familial status, or other
reasons.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public
policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls,
tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and
charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential
investment
The City has identified strategies to remove or ameliorate barriers to affordable housing
in their 2015-2023 Housing Element, which include:
Continuing to implement the second dwelling unit ordinance;
Facilitating lot consolidations;
Being flexible with development standards;
Planning for increased densities in the “Heart of the City”;
Collecting housing mitigation fees;
Incentivizing development; and
Conserving housing stock.
Discussion:
See above.
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
1. Introduction:
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The priority needs identified through the Con Plan are intended to serve under-served
populations, including persons experiencing homelessness and special needs
populations such as elderly persons and persons living with disability. To review these
needs and subsequent goals in detail, see the projects summary in AP-30 of this Plan.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
As described above, the City is committed to rehabilitating units owned by homeowners
and rental units so that they can continue to provide safe and affordable housing for low-
income households. Actions planned for rehabilitation include:
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley will provide funds to seven low-income
Cupertino homeowners who could not otherwise afford to make critical repairs to
their homes, resulting in health and safety issues. Grants may include funding for
the addition of accessible features for disabled and/or elderly homeowners who
may otherwise not be able to stay in their homes
West Valley Community Services, Inc. will repair five rental units in the Vista
Village BMR rental complex. Tenants who live in the complex are very- low and
low-income residents.
Further, the City participates in County-wide efforts through the HOME Consortium and
County OSH to provide affordable housing and supportive services.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City’s goal is to make certain that each tenant, landlord, and property owner is fully
aware of the dangers, symptoms, and methods of testing, treatment, and prevention of
lead-based paint poisoning. The City follows all applicable lead-based paint regulations,
which primarily affect projects funded by the City and HUD.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City is committed to reducing poverty and supports organizations within the region,
including the following:
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Santa Clara County Human Services, which helps clients develop a “welfare to
work” plan and provides career advising, job placement, resume development,
and interviewing skills to students. The Department of Human Services also
serves homeless individuals with job training and housing.;
The NOVA Workforce Development Board provides training and employment
services to those residing in the Cities of Santa Clara, Cupertino, Los Altos,
Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale. Many of its services and
programs target disadvantaged youth and adult populations, who may have
limited education and/or barriers to employment.;
The SCCHA is a Moving to Work agency, which allows programs that focus on
self-sufficiency and affordable housing.
Santa Clara Unified School District’s Adult Education Center offers a variety of
courses and resources, including English as a second language and resources for
immigrants, high school diploma and GED courses, career training, enrichment
courses, exercise and wellness courses, parenting classes, an on-site preschool, and
on-site CalWORKs office dedicated to working with students at the Adult
Education Center.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
This Plan will follow the institutional structure determined in the 2020-2025 Consolidated
Plan, which includes private industry, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions.
The City coordinates closely with the County OSH as a participant of the CoC and the
SCCHA, both of which provide regional services that benefit residents of Cupertino.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing
and social service agencies
The County oversees the coordination between the City and the region-wide network of
housing and community development partners. The City is committed to continuing to
actively collaborate with other local jurisdictions and service providers through sharing
information and resources.
Discussion:
Please see discussions above.
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Program Specific Requirements
1. AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
2. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are
identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available
for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start
of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
$7,944
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during
the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the
grantee's strategic plan
$0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned
use has not been included in a prior statement or plan.
$0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0
Total Program Income $0
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Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities
N/A
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section
92.205 is as follows:
N/A
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when
used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
N/A
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units
acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
N/A
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is
rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required
that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows:
N/A
APPENDIX
Community Engagement
Summary