Consolidated Plan Goal Recommendations

Department of Housing & Urban Development,
2025-29 Consolidated Plan Goal Recommendations
Trilese DiLeo, Interim Finance and Compliance Administrator
Community Development Advisory Committee
November 21, 2024

Presentation Agenda
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1. Introduction to the Consolidated Plan & Annual Action Plan
2. Needs Assessment Findings
3. Community Survey Results
4. Recommendations
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Consolidated Plan Strategic Goals
5. Consensus & Next Steps

Introduction to the Consolidated Plan 
& Annual Action Plan

Introduction
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• Consolidated Plan (Con Plan): a needs assessment that 
serves as a roadmap for addressing Glendale's housing and 
community development needs over a five-year period.
• Annual Action Plan: allocates annual appropriations of 
CDBG, ESG & HOME funds to eligible activities that 
advance the goals of the Con Plan.

Introduction
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Applies to US Department of Housing & Urban 
Development (HUD) Office of Community Planning 
and Development (CPD) Funding, including:
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
• Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)

Introduction
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• Required by HUD every 5 years 
• Public participation/input is required 
• Draft will be submitted to City Council for review 
and approval 
• Due to HUD May 15, 2025

Goals of CPD Grants
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CDBG – develop viable urban communities that provide decent 
housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic 
opportunities for low- and moderate-income people
ESG – help people experiencing homelessness or at risk of 
becoming homeless regain stability in permanent housing
HOME – provide and sustain affordable housing for low-income 
households and strengthen partnerships between the public and 
private sectors

Needs Assessment Findings

Needs Assessment Findings
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In this section we will...
• Understand the community needs landscape
• Examine data related to housing trends
• Identify key areas of concern

Needs Assessment Data Sources
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Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)
• PIT Count
• Housing Data Explorer
• Glendale One
U.S. Census Bureau
• American Community Survey (ACS) 
• Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS)
Justice Courts
• Eviction Filings
Yardi and AZ Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
City of Glendale 2024 Community Survey

Needs Assessment Findings
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Types of Data Examined
• Homelessness and Eviction Trends
• Prevalence of Housing Insecurity
• Affordable Supply and Market Trends
• Income Data

Glendale Point-In-Time Count 
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MAG PIT Count Report (2017-2024)
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50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
2017
2018
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024
Year
Count
2017
57
2018
164
2019
194
2020
170
2022
406
2023
170
2024
211

Glendale ONE Service Requests 
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City of Glendale (2024)
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2021
2022
2023
2024
Year
Count 
2021
237
2022
483
2023
283
2024*
231

Glendale Eviction Trends
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MAG Eviction Filings (2024) and Justice Court Data (2024)
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100
200
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500
600
700
800
900
Pre-COVID

Glendale Residents 
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More than 2 of 3 Glendale Renters make 80% 
or less than the area median income.
• 45% of renters spend one third of their 
income on housing
• 25% of renters spend more than half of their 
income on housing
Glendale CHAS (2017-2021)

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Rental Market Trends 
MAG Housing Data Explorer (2024)

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Homeownership Housing Market Trends
MAG Housing Data Explorer (2024)

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Glendale's Affordable Gap
9,315 – 3,160 = 6,155
Low-Mod Households
w/50% Cost Burden
Affordable Rental Units
(Built + Under Construction)
Rental Unit Shortage
Glendale CHAS (2017-2021), Yardi (2024)

Needs Assessment Findings
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Key Areas of Concern
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Eviction and Homelessness Risk/Increases
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Housing Insecurity Among Low- to Moderate-
Income (LMI) Residents
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Limited Affordable Housing Inventory

Community Survey Results

Community Survey Results
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In this section we will...
• Review Resident Funding Priorities 
• Assess Community Feedback on Key Needs
• Provide Staff Analysis

Glendale Resident Survey 
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• 402 Residents & 369 Open Respondents
• Residents feedback on community planning and 
resource allocation
−Housing and Homelessness 
−Infrastructure Improvements
−Economic Development 
−Neighborhood Improvements
−Human/ Public Services
−Community and Public Facilities

Glendale Resident Survey 
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Highest Priority

Glendale Resident Survey 
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Housing and Homeless Priorities 
50%+ ranked all 10 services as very or moderately 
important 
• 78% Housing/services for people with special needs
• 77% Low interest loans for homebuyers 
• 76% Create affordable housing

Open-Ended Responses
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How can the City address housing and community development 
challenges?
Percentage of 
Mentions
Theme
21%
Build Affordable Housing
11%
More Affordable Rents
11%
Community Engagement
8%
Mitigate Homelessness

Addressing other identified needs
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Community Need
Other Resources to Address
Economic Development
Partnerships (nonprofits)
Infrastructure, Community & 
Public Facilities
Transportation bonds, CIP Planning Process
Neighborhood Improvements
Partnerships (nonprofits)

Community Survey Results
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Staff Analysis
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Most critical needs:
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Affordable Housing
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Homeless Services
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Public Services for Vulnerable Populations
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Renters continue struggling to find and maintain affordable housing options
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Homelessness trends improved but need ongoing assistance
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Housing and Homelessness Continue as Top Community Priorities

Recommendations

Recommendations
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In this section we will...
• Propose Strategic Goals for Consolidated Plan
• Discuss the Remaining Process

Strategic Goal Recommendations
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1. Promote Access to Decent Affordable Housing
2. Increase Access to Homeless Services
3. Increase Access to Public Services for Vulnerable Populations
4. Advance Fair Housing Initiatives (HUD mandated)

Potential Activities to Fund
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Goal 1: Promote Access to Affordable Housing
– Homeowner Rehabilitation
– Homeownership Assistance
– Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
– New Rental Construction
Goal 2: Increase Access to Homeless Services
– Shelter Beds & Essential Services
– Eviction Prevention and Rapid Rehousing
– Street Outreach

Potential Activities to Fund
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Goal 3: Increase Access to Public Services for Vulnerable Populations
– Programs/services that help seniors, survivors of domestic violence, at-
risk youth, the disabled, the homeless, veterans and other vulnerable 
populations
Goal 4: Advance Fair Housing Initiatives (HUD mandated)
– Legal Services
– Fair Housing Training

Consensus & Next Steps

Consensus and Next Steps
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Next Steps
– December – Council Direction and Consensus on Goals
– January/February – CDAC recommendation on Activities and 
Funding 
– February/March – Council consensus on activities and funding
– April – Council approval of Consolidated Plan and Action Plan
– May – submission of both plans to HUD