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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.Action 56.02 A Apartment 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. Action 56.02 B Soft-Story Retrofit Program 2018City staff will evaluate, when feasible, the number of rental housing units at-risk of collapse due to soft-story construction (with assistance from ABAG who can provide housing stock data). Staff will consider applying for FEMA funds to carry out a program to address soft-story rental properties that are in the City of San Leandro. The decision to pursue such a retrofit program is solely dependent on availability of staff resources to plan and conduct a program. Policy 56.03Tenant Retention in Rehabilitated Projects: Ensure that the City's apartment rehabilitation program includes relocation provisions for displaced tenants, and measures which give qualifying lower income former tenants preference when the rehabilitated units are re-occupied.Ongoing There has been no activity in this area in 2022.Policy 56.04Expanded Landlord Participation: Promote the expanded participation of local landlords in rental housing rehabilitation programs.Ongoing There has been no activity in this area in 2022.Policy 56.05Property Management: Ensure that rental housing projects are well managed and operated. OngoingThis is an ongoing function of day-to-day operations between City staff, tenants and owners/property managers who call in with complaints or seeking resources.Action 56.06 A Protection Strategy for At-Risk Units Spring 2015In late 2017, the State legislature enacted SB 1521 where owners of expiring regulatory agreements after 2021 must consider selling the regulated asset to entities certified to own and operate regulated affordable housing. Housing Division staff will evaluate San Leandro affordable regulated properties that are at-risk of being lost and seek resources to prevent this from happening.Action 56.06 BRenters in Foreclosed PropertiesOngoingThere has been no activity in this area in 2022.