Community Development Block Grants
CDBG
CDBG is a federal program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. The funds are used to develop viable communities by promoting decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate- income persons. Eligibility is determined by household income compared to the median household income in the region, adjusted for household size. The City of Santee submits an application for CDBG funds annually.
CDBG Requests for Proposals (No. 40044) and Notice of Funding Availability
The Request for Proposals (RFP) for Program Year 2026 (July 2026 – June 2027) is now closed. All applicants are required to attend the first public hearing, scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., to be held at the City Council Chambers, located at 10601 Magnolia Avenue. During this hearing, applicants will present and address the City Council regarding the contents of their proposals.
The City will conduct a second public hearing on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. PST, during which the City Council will review proposals and make funding decisions for Program Year 2026 activities. Members of the public are encouraged to attend both hearings and provide input on community development needs. Applications will be made available online prior to the first public hearing on the City’s Agenda & Minutes webpage.
Five-Year Consolidated Plan
The Five-Year Consolidated Plan is a comprehensive planning document that identifies the City’s overall priority needs for housing and community development and outlines a five-year strategy to address those needs. The plan also provides a framework for annual decisions on the use of CDBG funds and serves as a guide for local agencies seeking federal, state and local financial assistance under alternative funding sources.
The current 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan can be accessed by clicking the link below.
Annual Action Plan
The City of Santee announces that the Draft Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan is available for review by citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties.
The Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan is a one-year planning document that outlines the estimated program allocation of $349,400 in federal funding through the CDBG program. These funds are anticipated to support public improvements, public services, and administrative activities. The Program Year 2026 period is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
The Draft Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan is available for review on the City of Santee’s website and in person at the Planning and Building Department located at 10601 Magnolia Avenue (Building 4), Santee, CA 92071.
The 33-day public review and comment period begins Friday, March 6, 2026, and concludes at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Written comments may be submitted during the public comment period by email to bgohres@cityofsanteeca.gov, in-person or by mail, postmarked no later than April 8, 2026, to:
City of Santee – Department of Planning & Building
Attn: Brittany Gohres
10601 Magnolia Avenue
Santee, CA 92071
A public hearing to receive and consider comments on the Draft Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan will be held by the Santee City Council on April 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The City of Santee complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk’s Office at (619) 258-4100 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible.
Draft Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan
Annual Action Plans for Prior Program Years
The City’s Annual Action Plan establishes priorities for the upcoming program year and identifies programs and activities that have been awarded funding to address the city’s priority needs.
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Each year, the City of Santee prepares what is known as the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) in order to provide HUD, City Council and citizens with a summary of goals, strategies and objectives met during the program year as related to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.
The CAPER also reports on accomplishments of other local nonprofit and private organizations as related to certain housing and community development goals of the City of Santee.
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
The City of Santee cooperates with other jurisdictions in the region to conduct periodic analysis of factors that may block or impede a person’s right to fair treatment in housing choice. Under the regulatory guidance of HUD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule, the City establishes policies and undertakes specific actions to promote fair housing choice.
Citizen Participation Plan
The City of Santee encourages all citizens to participate in the development of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, to participate in any substantial amendments, and to review annual performance reporting submitted to the general public, City Council and HUD. As an entitlement jurisdiction, the City follows a HUD consolidated planning process.