Housing and Community Development

PRO Housing Grant

The Planning and Development Department of the City of Fresno is preparing to apply for up to $7,000,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). On August 13, 2024, HUD released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) competitive grants program. This program, established under the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 (Public Law 118-12242, approved March 9, 2024), allocates $100 million to address barriers to affordable housing production and preservation.

As an eligible entity, the City of Fresno plans to pursue PRO Housing grant funding to facilitate the development of new affordable housing units. This will include providing gap funding for developers and non-profit organizations. Before submitting the application, HUD requires that the draft application be published for a 15-day public comment period, a public hearing be held, and ongoing public access to grant fund information be ensured.

The public is invited to review the draft application and provide comments before it is submitted to HUD. Written public comments will be accepted until, Monday, October 9, 2024.

PRO Housing Draft Application

Public Comment Opportunity

Public Comment Opportunities

Residents have an opportunity to review and comment on proposed reports and plans during public comment periods. The City encourages public comments on its draft plans and reports which will be posted below during public comment periods. Written comments may be submitted to: City of Fresno

Planning and Development Department
Attn: Housing and Community Development Division
2600 Fresno Street Room 3065
Fresno CA 93721
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (559) 621-8300
TTY: (559) 621-8721
Fax: (559) 457-1579

Residents are also encouraged to participate in Public Hearings that provide an additional opportunity to review and comment on proposed reports and plans. Details about upcoming Public Hearings are listed below.

Current Public Comment Opportunities

2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (www.FresnoConPlan.org)

The City of Fresno is developing its five-year Consolidated Plan, which includes the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. As a recipient of entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the City must develop a Consolidated Plan that will assess the current housing market, discuss characteristics of the city’s population, identify community improvement goals, and outline a five-year plan to fund and implement priorities through 2029. The Annual Action Plan will identify projects that the City plans to implement in 2025-2026 using funds from HUD under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs.

A separate study called an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) will be conducted to identify and address barriers to equal access to housing choice in the city. The AI will include strategies and actions to overcome any identified impediment to promote fair housing choice for all persons.

The opinions and perceptions of residents are an important part of these processes. To provide input, all residents are invited to attend a public workshop and/or participate in a survey. The meeting details are below.

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6 PM
Teague Elementary School (Cafeteria)
4725 N Polk Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2 PM
Pinedale Community Center
7170 N San Pablo Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6 PM
Legacy Commons (Common Space)
2255 S Plumas St.
Fresno, CA 93706
Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10 AM
Virtual (via Zoom)
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoConPlan1
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10 AM
Maxie L. Parks Community Center
1802 E California Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6 PM
Hanh Phan Tilley Elementary School (Cafeteria)
2280 N Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2 PM
Legacy Commons (Common Space)
2255 S Plumas St.
Fresno, CA 93706
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6 PM
Virtual (via Zoom)
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoConPlan2

Current Annual Action Plan Schedule

2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (www.FresnoConPlan.org)

The City of Fresno is developing its five-year Consolidated Plan, which includes the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. As a recipient of entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the City must develop a Consolidated Plan that will assess the current housing market, discuss characteristics of the city’s population, identify community improvement goals, and outline a five-year plan to fund and implement priorities through 2029. The Annual Action Plan will identify projects that the City plans to implement in 2025-2026 using funds from HUD under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs.

A separate study called an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) will be conducted to identify and address barriers to equal access to housing choice in the city. The AI will include strategies and actions to overcome any identified impediment to promote fair housing choice for all persons.

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6 PM
Teague Elementary School (Cafeteria)
4725 N Polk Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2 PM
Pinedale Community Center
7170 N San Pablo Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6 PM
Legacy Commons (Common Space)
2255 S Plumas St.
Fresno, CA 93706
Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10 AM
Virtual (via Zoom)

Register at: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoConPlan1
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10 AM
Maxie L. Parks Community Center
1802 E California Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6 PM
Hanh Phan Tilley Elementary School (Cafeteria)
2280 N Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2 PM
Legacy Commons (Common Space)
2255 S Plumas St.
Fresno, CA 93706
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6 PM
Virtual (via Zoom) Register at: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoConPlan2

Plans and Reports

The City is required by HUD to complete a Consolidated Plan every five years. The Consolidated Plan includes an analysis of the City’s housing market, affordable housing, and community development conditions. The plan provides five-year strategies and goals based on that analysis and through a public participation process. The City also completes an Annual Action Plan to identify the annual strategies and programs funded in order to help meet goals identified in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Annual results are captured in the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).

Pending Plans and Reports

The public review period for the following public review documents has ended. Final versions of the documents will be posted upon approval from the granting agency (e.g. HUD or California HCD).

2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Documents

2015-2019 Consolidated Plan Documents

2020-2024 Performance Reports

2015-2019 Performance Reports

Other Plans and Reports

5-Year Consolidated Plan

5-Year Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments

2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (www.FresnoConPlan.org)

The City of Fresno is developing its five-year Consolidated Plan, which includes the 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. As a recipient of entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the City must develop a Consolidated Plan that will assess the current housing market, discuss characteristics of the city’s population, identify community improvement goals, and outline a five-year plan to fund and implement priorities through 2029. The Annual Action Plan will identify projects that the City plans to implement in 2025-2026 using funds from HUD under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs.

A separate study called an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) will be conducted to identify and address barriers to equal access to housing choice in the city. The AI will include strategies and actions to overcome any identified impediment to promote fair housing choice for all persons.

The opinions and perceptions of residents are an important part of these processes. To provide input, all residents are invited to attend a public workshop and/or participate in a survey. The meeting details are below.

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6 PM
Teague Elementary School (Cafeteria)
4725 N Polk Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2 PM
Pinedale Community Center
7170 N San Pablo Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6 PM
Legacy Commons (Common Space)
2255 S Plumas St.
Fresno, CA 93706
Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10 AM
Virtual (via Zoom)
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoConPlan1
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10 AM
Maxie L. Parks Community Center
1802 E California Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6 PM
Hanh Phan Tilley Elementary School (Cafeteria)
2280 N Valentine Ave.
Fresno, CA 93722
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2 PM
Legacy Commons (Common Space)
2255 S Plumas St.
Fresno, CA 93706
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6 PM
Virtual (via Zoom)
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/FresnoConPlan2

Notices of Funding Available

The City announces various Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) opportunities throughout the year. Additional details regarding the application process, submission instructions, technical assistance, and selection notification are provided in the NOFA document. As available, current NOFA opportunities are listed on the Notice of Funding Availability webpage.

2025-2026 Consolidated NOFA – Due January 17, 2025 at 5 PM

Prior Year Notices of Funding

A Notice of Funding Availability is now open for applications from housing development organizations to construct a new shelter facility for Transitional Age Youth on the City of Fresno PlanetBids No. 12501117; close date is 5:00 PM on November 4, 2024.

Prior Year Notices of Funding Available

2023-2024 NOTICES

2023-2024 Consolidated NOFA – Due January 27, 2023, at 4 PM

Consolidated NOFA Frequently Asked Questions
Overall Webinar for NOFA Applicants – video
Public Services & Fair Housing NOFA Webinar – video
Owner-Occupied Home Repair NOFA – video
Homeless and Homelessness Prevention NOFA Webinar – video
2023-2024 Consolidated NOFA Handbook
NOFA Part A – Cover Page: Non-Profit Organizations
NOFA Part A – Cover Page: Units of Government
NOFA Part B – Application: Homelessness and Homelessness Prevention
NOFA Part B – Application: Public and Community Services
NOFA Part B – Application: Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation
NOFA Part B – Application: Fair Housing Services
NOFA Part B – Application: Public Infrastructure and City Facilities
NOFA Operating Budget Summary Worksheet (Excel)

Tenant and Landlord Counseling NOFA – Due February 10, 2023, at 4 PM

Mobile Medical Clinic Operations NOFA – Due February 10, 2023, at 4 PM

LHTF Affordable Rental Housing Development NOFA – Close date April 17, 2023

Local Housing Trust Fund NOFA online Application (CLOSED)
Local Housing Trust Fund NOFA
Loan Guidelines and Underwriting Standards

HHAP Homeless Services – Closed May 19, 2023

Shelter Beds. Close date May 19, 2023

Affordable Housing Development

HOME-ARP Supportive Services – Closed October 16, 2023

Homeless Programs and Services

Student Services Rapid Outreach Project – Central Unified School District

The Student Support Services Rapid Outreach Project is an extension of support and resources for unhoused families and those at-risk of becoming unhoused in the Central Unified School District. The Central Unified Student Support Services Department focuses on 3 main areas: homelessness outreach, housing assistance, and short-term assistance to prevent homelessness. For more information, contact Nicholas Diaz at 559-274-4700.

Homeless Outreach Progressive Engagement (HOPE) Team – Poverello House

The HOPE Team provides street outreach to people experiencing homelessness who live in the city of Fresno. The team aims to link people experiencing homelessness to navigation services and emergency shelters. For more information, contact Robert Huerta at 559-498-6988 or [email protected].

Rapid Re-Housing Program – Poverello House

The program provides direct case management and rental support for up to one year for people who are experiencing homelessness. The program supports security deposits, pays for costs associated with arrears, and offers direct rental support. Case managers work with program participants to develop a plan to sustain housing beyond the Rapid Re-Housing Program support. For more information, contact Robert Huerta at 559-498-6988 or [email protected].

Project Unite – WestCare California

WestCare California, Inc. provides rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention services through Project Unite. The program provides households with homelessness prevention services, rapid rehousing assistance, and case management services. The program also engages homeless and chronically homeless individuals and families with extremely low incomes (less than 30% of the area median income), including veterans who are not eligible for housing assistance through SSVF or HUD-VASH. For more information, contact Stephanie Perez at 559-284-7030 or [email protected].

The Living Room – WestCare California

WestCare California, Inc. is the lead agency partnering with Fresno Housing to continue providing housing assistance and related support for people living with HIV and their families in Fresno County. Specific services include Rapid Rehousing; Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA); Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility (STRMU) assistance; Supportive Services; and Housing Information. The primary goal of the proposed program is to help participants achieve permanent housing and stability. For more information, contact Carlene Patrick at 559-486-1469 or [email protected].

Mobile Showers – Gracebound, Inc.

In an effort to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19, Gracebound offers mobile showers Monday through Friday at various locations throughout the city of Fresno. Click here to see current mobile shower locations, days, and times of operation.

Public and Community Services

Educate and Inspire Fresno Youth – Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County

This program provides afterschool enrichment programs to young people living in low-income, high-crime neighborhoods in East, West, and Central Fresno and Pinedale. The organization provides programs that help girls and boys develop and adopt a healthy attitude and lifestyle; develop academic, behavioral, and social skills through homework completion, learning activities, and tutoring; and supports and guides teens in setting career goals and hands-on work experience. For more information, contact Richard Saldivar at 559-266-3117 or [email protected].

Youth Advocacy and Mentorship Program – Central Valley Justice Coalition

The program engages and supports youth with greater risk factors for human trafficking and exploitation to prevent them from becoming victims, through a combination of 1-on-1 mentorship, education, individual support, and group programs. CVJC is a certified provider of three anti-human trafficking curriculums developed after more than a decade of fighting trafficking in the Central Valley. CVJC advocates equip young people with tools to recognize traffickers and help them access resources to keep them and their communities safe. For more information, contact Christa Wiens at 559-825-0020 or [email protected].

The Pop-Up Project – Chinatown Fresno Foundation

The Pop-Up Project is a new component of the Chinatown Open for Business Initiative. It specifically targets microenterprise entrepreneurs with an idea and helps them develop that into a business through offering a physical location for six months rent-free and provides accompanying workshops on business concepts. For more information, contact Jan Minami at 559-859-1763 or [email protected].

Moving Beyond COVID: Health and Wellness Access to Care West of 99 – Highway City Development Corporation (HCCD)

The program has a health and wellness focus primarily towards making sure children, youth, and families are healthy and well by coordinating, marketing, and hosting health and wellness clinics that keep children in school; sports physical clinics that also have a wellness focus and family support; and youth mentorship that focuses on mental health and positive interactions. The partners include Central Unified School District, Valley Children’s Healthcare, Fresno County Office of Education Mobile Health, UCSF – Fresno, and InsideOut Mentors as well as support from Anthem and CalViva. HCCD coordinates and provides these services in a safe, trusted environment that is open to all. There are also monthly wellness clinics, outreach, health education, and mentoring opportunities that is held at the Teague Resource Center, open to all families West of Highway 99 and Central Unified School District. For more information, contact April Henry at 559-578-8991 or [email protected].

Marjaree Mason Center – Critical Services for Domestic Violence Survivors

Marjaree Mason Center is providing critical services for survivors of domestic violence by increasing the agency’s capacity to provide stabilization services for the rising number of individuals and families who are recovering from domestic violence. Funds through this program are used to provide comprehensive supportive services to children and adults who are considered low- and moderate-income and fleeing from domestic violence while they work toward becoming self-sufficient.

Rehabilitation Aftercare Program – Poverello House

This workforce development program developed for people exiting substance abuse treatment incorporates an in-house, work readiness program to prepare participants for careers in culinary services. For more information, contact Sara Mirhadi at 559-498-6988 or [email protected].

Family Financial Literacy Nights – Southwest Fresno Development Corporation

The Southwest Fresno Development Corporation (SWFDC) Family Financial Literacy Nights offer three, four-week, age-appropriate financial education series for families to learn key money management tools to manage their household income, debt, credit, and savings so they can have better financial outcomes and save toward their life goals of buying a home, paying off debt, going to college, going back to school, or retiring. SWFDC offers a series of classes and have age-appropriate exercises that families can do with their children who are in K-12 or are young adults. Classes are taught in-person by SWFDC staff and bank volunteers. Meals, childcare, and transportation is provided, and families are given tools to apply their learnings. For more information, contact Destiny Truitt at 559-209-0020.

Fair Housing Programs

Immigrant and Refugee Inclusion in Fair Housing Program – Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries (FIRM)

FIRM provides fair housing education and outreach through workshops, ethnic media, and the distribution of information in five languages to increase awareness about fair housing rights and resources to diverse and low-income communities. For more information, contact Paying Her at 559-487-1500 or [email protected].

For more Fair Housing information, visit https://www.fresno.gov/planning/housing-community-development/fair-housing/

Rental Programs

Housing Choice Voucher Program – Fresno Housing Authority

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV, formerly Section 8) is a federally funded program that provides rental assistance through approximately 13,000 vouchers, to eligible low-income individuals and families in Fresno County – enabling them to secure affordable, quality housing in diverse neighborhoods throughout Fresno County. Visit www.fresnohousing.org for more information.

Homeowner Programs

Senior Exterior Repair Program

The Housing and Community Development Division offers an exterior paint and minor repair program to eligible owner-occupied senior households in the form of a grant. For information please contact the Housing and Community Development Division at (559) 621-8300.

Senior Exterior Repair Informational Brochure

Mobile Home Repair Program

The Department of Housing and Community Development helps low-income mobile homeowner-occupied families by providing mobile home repair assistance in mobile home parks within the City of Fresno (excluding County Island). The City loan will be a five-year forgivable loan up to $60,000 with no payments and no fees required. For information, please contact by calling the Housing Division (559) 621-8300 or [email protected].

Informational Brochure

Mobile Home Program Policies and Procedures

Self-Help Enterprises – Housing Rehabilitation Program

Self-Help Enterprises – Housing Rehabilitation Program: Self-Help Enterprises offers a housing rehabilitation program to eligible owner-occupied households. Improvements include, but are not limited to ADA modifications, roof repair/replacement, heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical repairs. For information contact Self-Help at (559) 651-1000 or by email at [email protected].

General and Paint Contractors

The Housing and Community Development Division accepts applications from local, licensed general and paint contractors interested in providing construction repairs to homes of applicants eligible for home repair assistance from the City of Fresno. For information regarding the requirements and program process please call (559) 621-8300 or by email at [email protected] and include Contractor Information in the subject line.

Home Repair and Homebuyer Loan Payoff

Requests for payoff demands of existing homebuyer and home repair loans may be sent to [email protected] or by calling (559) 621-7023.

Homebuyer Programs

The Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs

The Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs offers a range of services to support residents in becoming homeowners. These services include financial assistance for down payments and closing costs, as well as educational programs designed to help individuals understand the homebuying process and improve their chances of securing a mortgage. The office also provides resources aimed at increasing homeownership among underrepresented communities.

Grant Management Resources

Opportunities for Bidders

2024 Request for Qualifications – Shelter Operations

The Homeless Services Division is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified Community-Based Organizations for shelter operations for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Applications are due by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Request for Proposals – Affordable Housing Development

The Housing Production Division is inviting qualified housing development organizations to submit applications to provide affordable housing on City owned land located at Willow and Byrd, by 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2024.

Request for Proposals – Affordable Housing Development

The Housing Production Division is inviting qualified housing development organizations to submit applications to provide affordable Cottage Home Village Development on City owned land located at Belmont and Dewitt, by 5:00 p.m. on November 29, 2024.

Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD)

The Fresno EIFD is necessary to support the provisions of needed public infrastructure and promote economic development within the Fresno EIFD and the City. The Council’s goal for the Fresno EIFD is to create the means by which to assist in the provision of public facilities of communitywide significance that provide significant benefits and promotes economic development within the boundaries of the Fresno EIFD or the surrounding community and, for those facilities located outside the Fresno EIFD boundaries which also have a tangible connection to the Fresno EIFD.

Public Meetings

May 26th, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. – Initial public meeting of the Public Financing Authority to present the draft Infrastructure Financing Plan, answer questions about the plan, and consider comments related to the plan (meeting details included in the Notice of Public Hearing document available below).

May 26, 2020 Agenda

July 30th, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. – Public hearing of the Public Financing Authority to hear all written and oral comments on the plan, but take no action (meeting details included in the Notice of Public Hearing document available below).

August 31st, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. – Public hearing of the Public Financing Authority to consider any additional written and oral comments and take action to modify or reject the Infrastructure Financing Plan (meeting details included in the Notice of Public Hearing document available below).

September 30th, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. – Public hearing of the Public Financing Authority to consider all written and oral protests received before the close of the public hearing along with the recommendations, if any, of affected taxing entities. The PFA shall terminate the proceedings or adopt the Infrastructure Financing Plan subject to confirmation by the voters at an election called for that purpose, as applicable by California Government Code Sections 53398.50 through 53398.88 (EIFD Law) (meeting details included in the Notice of Public Hearing document available below).

October 7th, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. – Regular meeting of Public Financing Authority for a second reading of the ordinance adopting the Infrastructure Financing Plan and forming the Fresno Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District.