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Consider allocating funding from the Solano County Housing Trust Fund in the amounts of $400,000 for a loan to EAH Housing and $200,000 for a grant to Napa-Solano Habitat for Humanity; Consider deferring public facilities fees of $446,354 for EAH's Tabor Commons development; and Authorize the County Administrator to execute all documents necessary to implement the Board's direction, subject to County Counsel approval
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The County Administrator's Office recommends the Board of Supervisors:
1) Consider allocating funding from the Solano County Housing Trust Fund in the amounts of $400,000 for a loan to EAH Housing and $200,000 for a grant to Napa-Solano Habitat for Humanity;
2) Consider deferring public facilities fees of $446,354 for EAH's Tabor Commons development; and
3) Authorize the County Administrator to execute all documents necessary to implement the Board's direction, subject to County Counsel approval.
SUMMARY:
The Solano County Housing Trust Fund (SCHTF) is a tool through which Solano County can fund affordable housing projects through development and preservation, as well as programs. Established by the Board in 2022, the SCHTF receives an annual General Fund contribution of $200,000 through the Community Investment Fund and currently has an available balance of $400,000 with an additional $200,000 pending for FY2026/27.
The County has received two requests for assistance: one from EAH Housing for its Tabor Commons affordable housing development in Fairfield and one from Napa-Solano Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) for its Harmony Village development in Vacaville. Staff recommends a loan for EAH, a grant for Habitat, and deferral of County public facilities fees (PFFs) of approximately $446,354 for the Tabor Commons project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Approval of the recommended allocations would fully commit th...
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