City of Santa Rosa Housing Authority 6-15-26

The City of Santa Rosa Housing Authority held a regular meeting on June 15, 2026, focusing primarily on affordable housing developments, budget approvals, and program updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the update on the housing development pipeline, highlighting the Ponderosa Village project as fully funded and permit-ready, and the completion of the Burbank Avenue Apartments, funded in part by a $5 million Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. The Housing Authority also approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget totaling $57.7 million in funding and $57.2 million in expenditures, with a 4% increase in federal grant revenue for housing voucher programs. Additionally, the board discussed fee schedules related to housing projects and loans, and the ongoing review of veterans housing voucher programs. Public comments raised concerns about environmental remediation on redevelopment sites and the prioritization of local residents and veterans in affordable housing allocations. The meeting concluded with unanimous approval of the budget and formal acknowledgment of the Burbank Avenue Apartments project completion, authorizing staff to finalize related documentation with state agencies.