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1234Name of ProgramObjectiveTimeframe in H.EStatus of Program ImplementationHousing Programs Progress Report Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.Action 55.02 AFirst Time Homebuyer Loan Program 2018The City continues to explore opportunities to re-establish the City's homebuyers downpayment assistance loan program, but available funding resources continue to be limited.Action 55.02 BMortgage Credit Certificate Program OngoingThe City of San Leandro continutes to participate in the Alameda County HCD Mortgage Credit Certificate Program. In CY 2018, there were 23 homebuyers who received MCC assistance to purchase a home in San Leandro and 5 MCC commitments pending.Action 55.03 AFirst Time Home Buyer Counseling OngoingThe City contracts with the Bay Area Affordable Homeownership Alliance (BAAHA) to provide First-Time Home Buyer couseling assistance to San Leandro residents. Additionally, BAHAA provides workshops and seminars that prepares First-Time Home Buyers prepare to purchase their home. These workshops and seminars provide financial literacy and information on financial resources for home buyers.Action 55.03 BPost-Purchase SeminarOngoingThe City contracts with the Bay Area Affordable Homeownership Alliance (BAAHA) to provide Post-Purchase couseling assistance to San Leandro Below Market Rate ownership housing. Action 56.01 AHome Repair GrantsOngoingIn 2018 City Housing Division staff actively worked with Rebuilding Together Oakland/East Bay to establish their program for City residents. In CY 2018 there were 15 home rehabilitation grants awarded and completed under the CDBG program. Additionally, under the Trailer Haven program there were 7 rehab grants approved with 4 of those grants completed and closed in 2018.Action 56.01 BOwner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program2018The City's housing rehabilitation loan program was eliminated due to loss of redevelopment funding in 2012. If another funding source is identified, then staff will consider reinstituting this program. City Housing Division staff have been making referrals to the Alameda County "Renew" Program funding with 2016 A-1 Bond funds.Action 56.02 AApartment Rehabilitation Program OngoingThe City's rental apartment rehabilitation loan program has diminished due to loss of redevelopment funding in 2012. The City will support developers interested in acquiring and rehabilitating apartments with regulated affordable housing (e.g.: using LIHTC financing.) The City has not expanded publicity of the program, since funding for implementation has been limited.See also Action 56.06 A. Annual Progress ReportJanuary 2019Table DPage 14 of 24139