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JurisdictionSan LeandroReporting Year2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)123 4Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program ImplementationANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element ImplementationTable DProgram Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583Housing 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.Policy 55.01Community Stability Through Home OwnershipOngoingThe Housing Division continues to enforce the City's Inclusionary Zoning ordinance that includes provisions for 15% of all new housing development to be affordable to specified income levels. In 2022 staff spoke to multiple developers regarding the City's IZ policy and reviewed housing plans for multiple for-sale condominium projects.Action 55.02 A First Time Homebuyer Loan Program 2018The City continues to explore opportunities to re-establish the City's homebuyer downpayment assistance loan program, but limits in staff time prevent staff and the City's consultant from seeking available funding resources via CA HCD CalHOME program. (https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/grants-and-funding/Homeownership-Super-NOFA-2023.pdf)Action 55.02 B Mortgage Credit Certificate Program OngoingAlameda County HCD ran out of authority to issue more Mortgage Credit Certificates as of October 2019. Given this, there were no new MCCs issued for properties in San Leandro in 2020-2022.Action 55.03 A First 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 B Post-Purchase Seminar OngoingThe City contracts with the Bay Area Affordable Homeownership Alliance (BAAHA)to provide Post-Purchase couseling assistance to San Leandro Below Market Rate ownership housing. Policy 55.04Rent-to-BuyOngoingThere has been no activity in this area in 2022.Policy 55.05Foreclosures OngoingThere has been no activity in this area in 2022.Action 56.01 A Home Repair Grants OngoingIn 2021 City Housing Division staff continued to work with Rebuilding Together Oakland/East Bay. In FY 21-22 there were 20 home rehabilitation grants awarded and completed under the CDBG program. 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.