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kitchen, baths, and/or electricity. The low number of affordable housing units and high housing rents are even more problematic. The affordability problems facing low-income renters in the Consortium were summarized under the previous Priority and more fully discussed in the Housing Needs Assessment Section. Additionally, the expiration of affordability restrictions on affordable housing properties has diminished the number of affordable housing units in the Alameda County HOME Consortium. For instance, according to the California Housing Partnership Corporation (CHPC), as of January 2010, 410 project-based Section 8 units in five (5) properties located within the Consortium jurisdictions may face conversion to market-rate rents in the next five (5) years. Since 2000 the City of San Leandro has lost fifty-two (52) affordable rental housing units due to expired affordability restrictions in five (5) properties. The private owners of these Below Market Rate (BMR) properties chose not to extend the affordability period on their properties. While the City does not have affordable housing properties that are "at-risk" of conversion in the next five (5) years, the City recognizes the importance of preserving the affordability of potential "opt-out" units so that they do not convert to market-rate housing; thus preserving the current supply of below market rental housing. As affordability restrictions expire, an increasing number oflower- incometenants are burdened with steep rent increases or are even displaced outright which result in the increased risk of homelessness or overcrowding conditions. Therefore, the City will continue to be proactive in preserving the affordability of these below market rate units. Objectives Maintain programs to preserve and improve existing affordable rental and ownership housing for low- and moderate-income households. Leverage available funding from HOME, CDBG, Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and any other available public or private funding sources to meet this objective. Accomplishments Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program ^ This program provides low interest (3%) loans up to a maximum of $35,000 to rehabilitate low- income owner-occupied units (includes 1 to 4 unit owner-occupied buildings), correct deficiencies, and preserve the ownership housing stock. The program is funded with Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside funds. Approximately twenty-five (25) low income housing units will be assisted over the next five (5) years. Minor Home Repair Program ^ The City's Minor Home Repair Program provides grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for minor home repairs including exterior paint, exterior yard clean-up, accessibility improvements, seismic retrofit, and security locks. Grants through Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside funds are available to very low- and low-income homeowners. Approximately seventy-five (75) low income housing units will be assisted over the next five (5) years. Housing and Community Development Strategic Plan - FY 2010-2014 City of San Leandro Page 9