DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION WORKSHOP SCHEDULE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012
Fair Housing Tenant Workshop |
Wed, 07/13/11 |
Neighborhood Community Center |
Fair Housing Management Training |
Tues, 09/27/11 |
Neighborhood Community Center |
Fair Housing Landlord Workshop |
Wed, 11/09/11 |
Neighborhood Community Center |
Fair Housing Tenant Workshop |
Wed, 01/11/12 |
Neighborhood Community Center |
Fair Housing Management Training |
Tues, 03/27/12 |
Neighborhood Community Center |
Fair Housing Landlord Workshop |
Tues, 05/09/12 |
Neighborhood Community Center |
Coming soon Spring 2012 Event information.
HUD requires that all jurisdictions receiving CDBG funds must "affirmatively further fair housing" pursuant to federal regulations and certifications.
The City currently contracts with the Fair Housing Foundation of Long Beach (FHF) to provide services to the residents of Costa Mesa. FHF operates a phone-in service which provides practical guidance to both landlords and tenants on their rights and responsibilities to ensure the best possible results. Resolving landlord and tenant issues includes counseling and resolving, providing referrals, opening habitability cases, providing unlawful detainer assistance, responding to discrimination complaints and conducting mediations.
For additional information or to discuss a fair housing issue, please contact the Fair Housing Foundation at 1-800-446-3247 or 1-562-989-1206.
Servicios de Equidad de Viviendas
HUD requiere todas las jurisdicciones recibiendo fondos de CDBG tiene que "afirmativamente promover equidad de vivienda" conforme a los reglamentos de fondos y certificaciones federales.
La Ciudad contrata los servicios de Fair Housing Foundation of Long Beach (FHF) para los residentes de Costa Mesa. FHF funciona un servicio telefónico que proveerá una guía práctica para ambos propietarios e inquilinos sobre todos sus derechos y responsabilidades para garantizar los mejores resultados posibles. Resolviendo toda clase de problemas entre propietarios e inquilinos, incluyendo conserjería, proveyendo referencias, abrir casos de habitabilidad, proveyendo asistencia contra detenciones ilegales, respondiendo a quejas y casos de discriminación y conduciendo mediaciones.
Para informacion addicional, llame al Fair Housing Foundation al 1-800-446-3347 o al 1-562-989-1206.
Costa Mesa Residents - The City of Costa Mesa is excited to kick off its Tool Rental Program on February 1, 2011. It is designed to encourage exterior home improvement projects. Costa Mesa residential homeowners must submit a completed application to be considered for a $500 voucher for tool rentals. Federal income limits apply. This is not a reimbursement program and paint related tools are excluded. Funds are limited and vouchers will be issued on a first come first serve basis.
You may download the Tool Rental Program application packet or call the Housing and Community Development Office at (714) 754-4892 to request an application.
Costa Mesa Affordable Housing List
The list is intended to assist individuals looking for affordable rental housing in the City of Costa Mesa. This list reflects multi-family affordable housing units in the City that are "Deed Restricted" ( made affordable through governmental financing ). The list may not represent 100% of the deed restricted units in City due to the limitations of gathering the information. It is simply an effort to assist you in finding an affordable unit by providing the most comprehensive list currently available.
Attention First Time Home buyers!
You may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for detail information.
HOMEOWNERS!
Interested in FREE exterior painting and debris removal?
You may qualify. For further information, please call the "Neighbors for Neighbors" Hotline at (714) 754-4892
DUEÑOS DE CASA!
¿Esta interesado en pintura exterior y eliminación de basura GRATIS?
Es posible que usted califica. Para mas información llame la línia de información del programa "Vecinos para Vecinos" de la ciudad de Costa Mesa a (714) 754-4892
THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
LOAN PROGRAM
Designed to assist qualified property owners to improve Single Family properties. Improvements include, but not limited to, health and safety code items such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc.
Deferred Payment Loans accrue zero percent (0%) interest and will be fully deferred until sale or refinance of the property. Maximum loan to value is eighty-five percent (85%) of current market value. The waiting list is approximately 2 years, however, qualified emergency repairs shall give an applicant priority.
Maximum Loan AMOUNT: $50,000
GRANT PROGRAM
Financial assistance for property improvements is available for both Single Family property owners and Mobile Home owners. The waiting list is approximately 2 years, however, qualified emergency repairs shall give an applicant priority.
Maximum grant amount/single family property: $7,000.00
Maximum grant amount/mobile home property: $5,000.00
Eligibility is based upon family size and income. Applicants must qualify based upon the following income guidelines:
MAXIMUM VALUE OF HOME: $493,050
If interested, please call the Housing and Community Development hotline/voice mail and leave property address and phone number at (714) 754-4892.
THE CITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST PERSONS ON THE GROUNDS OF RACE, COLOR OR NATIONAL ORIGIN OR SEX IN ADMINISTERING PROGRAM OR ACTIVITIES FUNDED WITH FEDERAL FUNDS.