Contact us at communitydevelopment@sanantonio.gov

The Office of Grants Monitoring and Administration (GMA) is the trustee of federal funds allocated to the City of San Antonio by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.  San Antonio is considered an entitlement community which receives  federal allocations based on a formula.  GMA is the recipient/trustee of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Grant (HOME). These funds are in turn distributed to the community through an RFA/RFP process.  Funds are used for housing, community development and public service needs.

GMA has the primary responsibility for administering and monitoring these funds. GMA manages the implementation of programs and activities of public agencies and other supporting City departments to ensure compliance with U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other federal regulations.  Also, activities are monitored to ensure acceptable performance  and compliance with contracted performance measures and all applicable ordinances, laws and regulations. These activities ensure that the City receives the maximum annual funding allocations for which it is entitled.

In addition to the administration of the CDBG and HOME Programs, GMA is responsible for the identification, development, implementation, oversight and administration of additional program resources supporting the City Council's neighborhood revitalization and housing goals. The Department is also responsible for the development of the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Consolidated Plan/Budget, and Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report, as well as the review and certification of compliance with the approved Consolidated Plan strategies for all project proposals submitted to HUD for funding support of local implementation. 

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FY 2010-2014 Five-Year Consolidated Plan
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FY 2010-2011 Annual Action Plan/Budget
CDBG, HOME, ESG AND HOPWA

In accordance with HUD Regulations, COSA compiles a five-year plan outlining comprehensive actions and strategies for developing our community and addressing citizen needs through the use of federal entitlement funds. The Annual Action Plan/Budget should be consistent with addressing the needs and objectives identified in this Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Therefore, both the Annual Plan/Budget and the Five-Year Consolidated Plan were taken to City Council August 5, 2010 for consideration and approval on the same day. Upon Council approval, the City has submitted to HUD for thier approval the the 2010-2014 Five-Year Consolidated Plan for a unified vision of housing and community development needs as well as the 2010-2011 Annual Action Plan/Budget of that five-year plan.

 

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FUNDING PROCESS

The Office of Grants Monitoring and Administration (GMA) releases a Request for Applications (RFA) between January and February for the upcoming fiscal year (October –September) on the City of San Antonio RFP website.  If you are an individual, non-profit agency or developer and you would like to apply for community development or affordable housing funds from the City, please read the sections below on CDBG and HOME funding.  In addition, please review the Housing Policy Guide for additional City requirements. 

Please note that the City provides gap financing to projects proposed through the RFA process.  It is imperative to leverage funds prior to applying for financial assistance from the City. When the RFA becomes available, please review it for additional leveraging criteria. 

For additional information, please contact the Office of Grants Monitoring and Administration at communitydevelopment@sanantonio.gov

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NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM 1 (NSP 1)

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP 1), under Title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, will provide emergency assistance to acquire and redevelop the City's foreclosed properties. NSP 1 funds will assist with the purchase of foreclosed or abandoned homes and to rehabilitate, resell, or redevelop these homes in order to stabilize neighborhoods. Please click on link for map of eligible areas.

For further information, refer to the City of San Antonio's application to HUD or the City of San Antonio's Neighborhood Stabilization Program Guidelines.

Performance Reports:

1st Quarter (4/1/09 - 6/30/09)

2nd Quarter (7/1/09 - 9/30/09)

3rd Quarter (10/1/09 - 12/30/09)

4th Quarter (1/1/10 - 3/31/10)

5th Quarter (4/1/10 - 6/30/10)

 

CDBG - RECOVERY/STIMULUS

The Recovery Act of 2009 allocated $13.61 billion to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for housing and community development projects in areas hardest hit by the economic crisis. Of that amount, the City of San Antonio was awarded approximately $3.9 million to invest in our community. City Council reviewed and approved a budget which lists projects to be completed with these funds.

 

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HUD 108 LOAN PROGRAM

Section 108 is the loan guarantee provision of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. It provides communities with a source of financing for economic development, housing rehabilitation, public facilities rehab, construction or installation for the benefit of low- to moderate-income persons, or to aid in the prevention of slums. Click here to see current summary of the City's HUD 108 projects.

 

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CITY OF SAN ANTONIO SECTION 3 PROGRAM

The purpose of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 is to ensure that economic opportunities be directed to low-income persons and to businesses which provide economic opportunities to low-income persons.

How does Section 3 benefit me?

There are real benefits to attaining a Section 3 Certification, whether you are a business or individual.  The City of San Antonio recieves HUD sourced funding for housing rehabilitation, housing new construction, public infrastructure improvements, public facilities, park improvements, and economic development projects.  The City has set the following goals to support certified business and individuals.

1. Employment: Thirty percent (30%) of the aggregate number of new hires during a one year period of the project. (Example: A construction contractor hires 10 new workers. Three of the new workers should be Section 3 eligible persons.)

2. Contracting: (a) At least 10 percent (10%) of the total dollar amount of all Section 3 covered contracts for building trades work arising in connection with housing rehabilitation, construction, and other public construction with federal funds; and (b) At least three percent (3%) of the total dollar amount of all other covered Section 3 contracts to eligible Section 3 businesses.

There are significant economic opportunities for certified businesses and individuals.  All you have to do is to get certified!  GMA staff will maintain a listing of all certified businesses and individuals by trade and location.  This list will be provided to participating contractors and program partners to meet Section 3 hiring and contract goals.

Does my business qualify for a Section 3 Certification?

In order to be a Section 3 Certified Business you must meet one of the following requirements:

1) 51 percent or more owned by Section 3 residents; or

2) At least 30 percent of its full-time employees include persons that are currently Section 3 residents, or within three years of the date of first employment with the business concern were Section 3 residents; or

3) Provides evidence, as required, of a commitment to subcontract in excess of 25 percent of the dollar award of all subcontracts to be awarded to business concerns that meet the qualifications in the above two paragraphs.

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE BUSINESS INTAKE FORM

 

Do I qualify as an individual for a Section 3 Certification?

In order to be a Section 3 Certified Individual, your household income must meet the income criteria by household size:

FY 2010 80% AMI - Income Limit (Household Size)

1	2	3	4	5	6
$32, 400	$37,000	$41,650	$46,250	$49,950	$53,650

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE INDIVIDUAL INTAKE FORM

 

What happens after I fill out the intake form?

GMA staff will initiate the application process and review each intake form.  Staff will contact you concerning any additional required documentation.  The application process will be held in a pending status until all incomplete or missing documentation is provided and approved.

After all documentation has been reviewed by staff, GMA will issue a Certification Letter which is good for a period of 3 years.  Your trade information will be added to a registry for hiring and contracting opportunities.

What if I am interested in hiring or contracting with Section 3 businesses or individuals?

GMA staff will provide registry information on Section 3 Certified Business and Individuals to partners and program participants to develop a custimized Section 3 Utilization Plan that meets the goals of the City of San Antonio Section 3 Program.

For detailed information, please contact Pete Alanis at 207-5471 for more information or to schedule an appointment to review your Section 3 Utilization Plan.

 

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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

  

2010-2014 Five Year Consolidated Plan - A comprehensive approach to encourage the planning and development of housing and community and economic development projects for the period of FY 2010 - 2014.

Housing Policy Guide - This policy document uses the HUD regulations as a basis and also incorporates the City’s own goals and objectives in relation to affordable housing as outlined in the Community Revitalization Action Group reports, the Housing Master Plan and the recommendations in relation to the Housing Services Delivery System.  Use the Housing Policy Guide to familiarize yourself with the applicable HUD and City policies in relation to federally assisted affordable housing programs.  When applying for funding from CDBG and HOME, ensure that your proposed program will meet the standards outlined on this guide.

2001 Housing Master Plan - The goals and objectives of the housing master plan include expanding affordable housing opportunities, expanding special needs housing opportunities, encouraging desirable housing development projects, encouraging the development of partnership between developers, financial institutions and nonprofit agencies, improving program efficiencies, and encouraging urban design standards and amenities.

Davis-Bacon & Related Acts - Provides local laborers and contractors a fair opportunity to compete and participate in building programs that are wholly or partially funded by the Federal government.  It protects local wage standards by preventing contractors from basing their bids on wages lower than the prevailing wages in the area.

GMA ADDI Policy - This internal policy guide is based on HUD regulations as well as GMA policy. 

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development is concerned with all aspects of the environment and has been for a long time. One of the seminal pieces of HUD legislation (the Housing Act of 1949) stated is that HUD's goal is, "a decent home and a suitable living environment for every American family."  This goal is carried out today in all HUD programs and through enforcement of a system of environmental rules and policies.

Attached are forms and instructions necessary to complete an Environmental Review prior to receiving federal funding.

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COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO)

As a private nonprofit organization with a 501 (c) federal tax exemption, the CHDO must include providing decent, affordable housing to low-income households as one of its purpose in its charter, articles of incorporation, or by-laws. It must serve a specific, delineated geographic area, either a neighborhood, several neighborhoods, or the entire community, but not the entire state.  To qualify as a CHDO, a non-profit must apply under an RFQ put out annually at the begininng of the fiscal year.

List of Current CHDOs

 

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)

For the past 30 years, the City has used its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement funds to provide housing programs, streets and drainage reconstruction, parks, neighborhood facilities, and public services to assist low and moderate income residents and to address deteriorated conditions in the City's older neighborhoods. In accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, all activities supported with CDBG resources must directly benefit low and moderate income persons or eliminate slum and blight. The fiscal year for the program is from October 1 to September 30.

The CDBG Division of the Grants Monitoring and Administration Department is responsible for the planning and oversight of the City's $17 million CDBG Entitlement grant program. This division provides technical assistance, financial and program management analysis to subgrantees, project sponsors and other City departments, and is responsible for monitoring all project activities to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulatory and policy requirements.

Eligible Activities include:

• Housing - Projects which improve or create housing for low or moderate income homeowners and renters and may include rehabilitation, site acquisition, counseling, etc.
• Economic Development - Projects which stimulate economic conditions of low and moderate income persons and/or provide commercial activities in low and moderate income communities and may include job training, commercial facade improvements, acquisition of blighted properties, etc.
• Neighborhood Revitalization and Public Service - Projects that improve or develop community facilities that benefit low and moderate income persons; projects may include employment, recreation, youth activities, health, child care, etc.
• Capital Improvement/Infrastructure -  Projects may be used to install or improve a low and moderate income community's infrastructure including streets, curbs, gutters, streetlights, drainage, neighborhood facilities, sidewalks, parks, etc.

 

CDBG Guidebooks by HUD:

National Objectives Guide

Basically CDBG

Managing CDBG

Training CDBG Subrecipients in Administrative Systems

Playing by the Rules - A Handbook for CDBG Subrecipients on Administrative Systems

 

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HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME)

Over the past eight years the City of San Antonio has received approximately $6 million per year in HOME Investment Partnership funds to increase the supply of decent, affordable housing. The HOME division of the Grants Monitoring and Administration Department is responsible for contractual administration and oversight of sub-recipients who implement the various housing programs. All funds are used to benefit low and very low income households. 

Eligible Activities include:

• Homebuyer activities
• Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
• Rental Unit Activities
• Tenant Based Rental Assistance

Download a brochure.

 

HOME Guidebooks by HUD:

Building HOME

HOME Monitoring Checklists

Deteriming Income and Allowances

Home Rents and Income Limits - 2010

 

 

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