Regulations
Limits
The HOME Program income, homeownership value, maximum per-unit subsidy, and rent limits can be accessed at CDBG, HOME and NHTF/HHC Article I - Income, Value, Subsidy, and Rent Limits.
Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)
For information on BABA and the Buy America Preference (BAP), including requirements and resources, visit the BABA page.
e-Civis/Euna Grants
- eCivis Grants Management System User manual link (PDF)
- eCivis Grants Management System External User Webinar link (YouTube)
HOME First-Time Homebuyer (FTHB) Resources
- HOME FTHB Resale and Recapture Policy (PDF) — effective 07/30/2023
- HOME FTHB Program Grantee Submittal Cover Sheet and Certification (DOC)
- HOME FTHB Program Guidelines template (DOC)
- HOME FTHB Written Agreement for State Recipients Template (DOC)
- HOME FTHB Requirements and Procedures for Program Guidelines and Written Agreements webinar slide deck (PDF) — 05/30/2024
- HOME FTHB Requirements and Procedures for Program Guidelines and Written Agreements webinar recording (YouTube) — 05/30/2024
- HOME FTHB Resale and Recapture Policy webinar slide deck (PDF) — 02/09/2024
Rehabilitation Standards
HOME Program CHDO Certification/Recertification
- Federal CHDO Definition - 24 CFR Part 92.2 (DOC)
- CHDO Application for Certification (PDF)
- State Regulations Governing CHDO Certification -- Title 25 CCR, Section 8204.1 (PDF)
Fair Housing Resources
Overview of Fair Housing Requirements Applicable to CDBG and HOME
- Reasonable Accommodation (PDF)
- LEP Guidance: Federal Register (PDF)
- LEP Guidance: CPD (PDF)
- LGBT Final Rule (PDF)
Affirmative Marketing for Programs and Projects
An overview is provided through the Fair Housing Data Collection and Affirmative Marketing for Program and Project Activities (PPT). Forms and plans are included to provide additional resources. Forms and Plans
- Overview (PPT)
- Program Activities Form (XLS)
- Project Affirmative Marketing Annual Report Form (HCD) (XLS)
- Disapproved Sample Plan (PDF)
Management Memos
- 21-01 — Policy Change Regarding FTHB Program Modest Housing (PDF)
- 12-01 — HOME Short Sale Policy (PDF)
- 08-03 — Minimum Occupancy Standards: Rental Projects (DOC)
- 06-02 — Labor Standards Compliance Guidance and Monthly Certification (DOC)
Other Resources
- HOME Investment Partnerships Program CPD — HUD
- State of California 2020-2024 Federal Consolidated Plan (PDF) — Consolidated Plan approved by HUD.
- HOME Final Rule (TPL)
- HOME Investment Partnerships Program CPD — HUD
- Income Calculation and Determination Guide for Federal Programs
- HOME Match Calculation Tool Instructions (DOC)
- HOME Match Calculation Tool (XLS)
- HA Contractor's Guide to Prevailing Wage Requirements for Federally-Assisted Construction Projects
- HUD CPD Notices
- HCD Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Calendar — HCD NOFA Calendar
- Federal CHDO Definition - 24 CFR Part 92.2 (DOC)