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Housing Division

Public Hours for Counter Assistance and Telephone Calls 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
 
Housing Rehabilitation Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Grants, Rebates, Deferred Loans and Low-Interest 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,
· Credit verification,
· 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 at 80% or below the median for Los
Angeles County. Income qualification depends on family size
based on current published HUD income limits.
LOAN OPTIONS
Deferred and Low-interest loans areavailable to eligible property owners to modernize interior and exterior of homesto current housing standards. The loanamount is determined by the scope ofwork to be performed.
Interest Rates and Terms:
Home Owners
· For elderly and handicapped households below 80% of median income – 0% interest, deferred (no payments) until sale, or transfer of title, or re-finance.
· For households below 80% of median income-low-interest loans amortized over 15 years.
· 50% Rebates to eligible low and moderate income households.
· Grants to eligible low and moderate income households. Mobile Home Owners (permanent structure)
· Grants to eligible low and moderate income mobile home owners (owner occupied)
REHABILITATION PROCESS
Once qualified for a loan, 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 additions to relieve overcrowded conditions.

2009 Income Levels*

Family Size
80% Maximum Income Level (low)
1
$44,400.00
2
$50,750.00
3
$57,100.00
4
$63,450.00
5
$68,550.00
6
$73,600.00
7
$78,700.00
8
$83,750.00

* 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 BoulevardHawaiian 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
Commercial Rehabilitation Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The City of Hawaiian Gardens Redevelopment Agency is providing Commercial Rehabilitation Assistance for exterior property improvements.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
The intent of the Commercial Rehabilitation Program is to enhance the economic viability of businesses, promote commercial business opportunities, encourage reinvestment by property owners and commercial tenants, and improve the overall appearance of commercial areas.

ELIGIBILITY
If you’re a tenant or property owner within areas designated for these funds, you may be eligible for a Rebate of up to 80% of actual construction costs. Anyone who owns a commercial zoned and utilized property and/or business located in the designated Target Area within the City of Hawaiian Gardens is eligible to receive assistance. To participate in the program, verification of the following items will be required:

Business Owners:

  • Copy of City of Hawaiian Gardens Business License.
  • Authorization from the property owner authorizing the rehabilitation of their property.
Property Owners:
  • Copy of Deed showing proof of ownership of the property to be rehabilitated.
REHABILITATION PROCESS
Once qualified for a Rebate, a Rehabilitation Specialist will evaluate your property and determine the appropriate work and funding needed. Eligible exterior improvements and repairs include, but are not limited to; building façade, parking lot, lighting, landscaping, painting, stucco, signage and construction of trash enclosures. The correction of significant health and safety hazards will also be a consideration of the Program. Tenant Improvements will not be considered as part of the Commercial Rehabilitation Program.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REBATE at 80% of actual construction cost to a maximum of $50,000 investment, by the Redevelopment Agency, per property owner per business owner. Property owners with more than one business, such as a shopping center, will be assisted on a case by case basis as determined by the Community Development Director. Funds will be made available on a “First Come, First Served” basis. Funding for this program will be allocated from Redevelopment Agency (CRA) revenue.

The Agency staff may reduce the amount of funding for the project depending on its determination of the ability of the proposed project to meet Agency goals and priorities.

Contact:

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

City of Hawaiian Gardens Community Development Dept. Commercial Rehabilitation
21815 S. Pioneer Boulevard
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 420-2641
George Montano, Ext. 230

The Commercial 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 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.

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

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher 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. 
Norwalk Façade Renovation Program

The City of Hawaiian Gardens Redevelopment Agency provides financial assistance to eligible property owners and tenants to upgrade the appearance of store fronts located within specified target areas. This will encourage reinvestment by property owners and tenants which will enhance the economic viability of businesses and promote commercial business opportunities. At the same time this will improve the overall appearance of the downtown area. Streetscape improvements will be done under a separate program and funded by the City of Hawaiian Gardens Redevelopment Agency and other funding sources. With implementation of both programs, a better shopping atmosphere wll be created for prospective shoppers.

For more information on this program please call (562) 420-2641, Ext. 230

City Beautification Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A grant of up to $10,000 is available to residents whose properties do not comply with the current City of Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code.

ELIGIBILITY

A grant is available to anyone who owns one or two single-family residences on a single parcel or duplex property on a residentially zoned and utilized parcel.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Funding is limited and will be available on a “First Come, First Served” basis and based on need.
  • Funds will be used to repair, replace, or eliminate existing violations on the exterior of the property only.
  • Grant money does not have to be repaid. However, if property continues to be in violation of the City of Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code, homeowners may be asked to repay money.
Participants will not be subject to income requirements or limits.

BEAUTIFICATION PROCESS

Once qualified for a grant a Housing Department representative will evaluate your property and determine the appropriate work and funding needed. A work-write up will be created by our staff for contractual and bidding purposes. A minimum of 3 bids are needed to determine contractor selection. Once a contractor is selected, the project ready to begin.

  • Eligible improvements and repairs include, but are not limited to; roofing, windows, irrigation, fencing, landscaping, electrical systems, exterior painting, illegal patios, garage conversions, garage door replacement, Building permits, and other items deemed beneficial to the overall exterior appearance of the property.
  • Ineligible improvements include, but are not limited to, room additions, patio additions, carport addition, interior work, fountains, boulders,
  • Mobile homes and multi-family projects of 3 or more units are not eligible.
Grant cannot be combined with another program.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Property owners and/or tenants are prohibited from performing any type of work under this program.
  • All selected contractors must have a valid state license, Workman’s Compensation Insurance and a City of Hawaiian Gardens Business License.
The City of Hawaiian Gardens is not responsible for any work performed by selected contractor. The City Of Hawaiian Gardens Redevelopment Agency is solely a funding source.

APPLICATIONS

For more information or to request an application for the Beautification 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

 
Applications for the City Beautification Program are not currently being accepted since there are an adequate number of applicants for the available funding.  The Redevelopment Agency Board allocated $200,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 which will assist approximately 20 properties.   The Redevelopment Agency will provide public notice by publication in local newspaper/newsletter, city’s website, or other suitable media
when applications are being accepted. 
 
 
 
 
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