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The Housing Division administers a wide variety of housing and commercial rehabilitation programs that contribute to the quality of life, economic viability, and sustainability of the City Hawaiian Garden’s neighborhoods. The Housing Division is responsible for the overall management and oversight of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Residential Rehabilitation Program, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, and other various housing activities. The Housing Division has also partnered with Habitat for Humanity and Grid Alternatives to administer their affordable housing programs.

For more information about the services provided by the Housing Division please click any of the links on this page.

• Housing Rehabilitation Program
• Neighborhood Cleanup Program
• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
• Available Housing Programs for First-time Homebuyers
• Helpful Links

When to Call or Visit

Public Hours for Counter Assistance and Telephone Calls to Housing Division (Section 8, Housing Rehab, Commercial Rehab, etc.): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, 2:00 pm. to 5:00 p.m.

The Housing Division is located at:

21815 Pioneer Blvd.

Housing Rehabilitation Program

Online Documents

• Housing Rehab Program Guidelines
• Housing Rehab Program Application
• Housing Rehab Program Flyer

Program Description

Grants and Deferred Housing Rehabilitation Loans are now available for low-income residents of the City of Hawaiian Gardens.

Eligibility

A person or family who currently owns and occupies a single-family residence with income below the maximum shown in the chart is eligible. To participate in the program, verification of the following items will be required:

· Proof of ownership

· Proof of total household income

· Proof of household occupancy, and

· Other information may be required depending on program requirements.

· Home owners must live in a home located within the City of Hawaiian Gardens.

· Total household income must be at 80% or below the median for Los Angeles County.

Income qualification depends on family size based on current published HUD income limits.

Financial Assistance for Low-Income Home Owners

• Grants from $5,000 to $20,000
• Deferred Loan of up to $50,000

Loan Options

Deferred loans are available to eligible property owners to modernize interior and exterior of homes to current housing standards. The loan amount is determined by the scope of work to be performed.

Rehabilitation Process

Once eligibility is established, a rehabilitation specialist will evaluate your property and determine the appropriate work and funding needed. Eligible improvements and repairs include, but are not limited to; roofing, plumbing, heating, windows, flooring, electrical systems, interior/exterior painting, bathroom and kitchen remodels and energy conservation improvements and bedroom and bathroom addition to relieve overcrowded conditions.

2013 Income Levels*

* Income levels subject to change annually

Contact

For more information or to request an application package by mail for the Housing Rehabilitation Program please contact:

City of Hawaiian Gardens Community Development Department

Housing Rehabilitation

21815 S. Pioneer Boulevard Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

(562) 420-2641

Celina Estrada, Ext. 204

The Housing Rehabilitation staff will: · Assist you with application forms

· Perform an on-site inspection of your property

· Help you obtain bids from qualified contractors

· Monitor the construction process

Neighborhood Cleanup Program

The City of Hawaiian Gardens can assist neighborhood clean-ups by providing trash receptacles including roll-off bins and front-loaders.

The City of Hawaiian Gardens provides roll-off bins in specific locations for residents to dispose of large trash items not taken by the standard disposal service. The City’s contracted disposal company also provides front-loaders to the residents of the community to dispose of trash items. This program is funded through CDBG (Community Development Block Grants).

For more information on the Neighborhood Clean Up Program please call (562) 420-2641, Ext. 242.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

Online Documents

• Housing Inspection Form
• Public Housing Authority – 5 Year and Annual Plan
• Sample Contract and Tenancy Addendum
• Section 8 Program Administrative Plan

Fair Market Rents and Payment Standards Table

About the Program

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is the Hawaiian Gardens Public Housing Authority (PHA) program for assisting very low income families, elderly and the disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

All participating families must be certified to determine initial eligibility and recertified annually to determine they’re eligible for continued assistance.

Applications for the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program are not currently being accepted. The Public Housing Authority will provide public notice by publication in local newspaper/newsletter, city’s website, or other suitable median when applications are being accepted.

Housing Programs for First-Time Homebuyers

The following housing programs are available to eligible to first-time homebuyers to assist in the purchase of a home in Hawaiian Gardens. These programs are NOT administered by City of Hawaiian Gardens, but are available to you by participating lenders. Check the links below to see if you qualify and to see the list of participating lenders for each specific program.

Home Ownership (HOP)

• First-Time Homebuyer
• HUD/County HOME funds
• Down Payment Assistance
• $50,000 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is the lesser
• 2nd trust deed at 0%, deferred until sale, transfer, or refinancing
• Income limits <80% of County median income
• 4-person family <$67,450

Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (MCC)

• First-Time Homebuyer
• Credit against Federal income tax owed
• Example of how the tax credit amount will be determined as follows:
• $200,000 x 4.0% = $7,936 (estimated first year’s mortgage interest)
• 15% (tax credit rate) x $7,936 = $1,109 (yearly tax credit amount)
• $1,109 / 12 months = $92.41 (monthly funds available for a larger 1st mortgage)
• $7,936 – $1,109 = $6,827 (interest paid which still qualifies as an itemized deduction)

Southern California Home Financing Authority First Home Mortgage Program (SCHFA)

• First-Time Homebuyer
• $25 million available now
• Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance
• Gift equal to 4.0% of the first loan amount
• Works with FHA/VA loans
• FHA = 3½% down, VA = zero down
• Home Buyer down payment = 0 to 3%
• 30-year fixed rate, 3.875%
• FICO score 645 +
• Must live in home for 2 years

Helpful Links

Federal Agencies/References:

• Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
• Fannie Mae
• United States Government
• Social Security

State Agencies/References

• A guide to Residential Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities
• California Department of Housing and Community Development
• Manufactured Home Registration and Permits
• Department of Public Social Services
• Employment Development Department

Local Agencies/References

• AmeriNational Community Services Inc.
• Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Fair Housing Foundation
• Housing Authority County of Los Angeles Section 8 Program
• Housing Rights Center
• Los Angeles Community Development Commission
• Los Angeles County First Time Home Buyer Programs
• Los Angeles County Helps
• Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center
• Legal Aid Foundation
• 211 Los Angeles County Information Line
• Nation Fair Housing Advocate
• Orange County Housing Authority
• Vacancy Listings-Go Section 8