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The City's Housing Programs assist qualified Pomona residents in their efforts to maintain their homes. These programs are designed to assist eligible homeowners to correct existing code violations and to improve conditions in their property. Through programs such as these, the City carries out its commitment to preserve its affordable housing stock, reduce blighted areas, provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing; and encourage economic development.
Housing Division Programs:
SUBSTANTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
HOUSING IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
MANUFACTURED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
LEAD EDUCATION AWARENESS & CONTROL
SUBSTANTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Substantial Rehabilitation Loan Program is a deferred loan up to $60,000 and bears a 2% to 4% interest rate depending on funding and income. Repayment of the loan is due at the time of title change, resale, refinance with cash out, or non compliance with the program requirements. (Depending on funding source, some loans must be repaid at the end of thirty (30) years from the date of execution of the loan documents). These loans are NOT a conventional equity loan or equity line of credit. Funding must be used to correct code violations or deferred maintenance which may cause code violations in the near future.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The requirements that must be met are as follows:
Household Size HOME Income Limits eff. 6/6/16 CalHome Income Limits eff. 5/24/16
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1 $48,650 $48,650
2 $55,600 $55,600
3 $62,550 $62,550
4 $69,450 $69,450
5 $75,050 $75,050
6 $80,600 $80,600
7 $86,150 $86,150
8 $91,700 $91,700
PROPERTY STANDARDS
ELIGIBLE REHABILITATION COSTS
Hard costs - Eligible rehabilitation costs include:
Eligible Soft Costs include:
INELIGIBLE REHABILITATION COSTS
HOW DO I APPLY?
The Housing Department is currently accepting Preliminary Applications for the Substantial Rehabilitation Loan Program Waiting List. The Waiting list will remain open until the list is full. Preliminary applications will be accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. You are not automatically accepted on the list by submitting the Preliminary Application Form. A notice will be mailed to you informing you if you have or have not been placed on the waiting list.
Preliminary Applications are available at the Housing Counter or click on link below to print preliminary application. To request a Preliminary Application be mailed to you, please call the Housing Department at 909-620-2368
Substantial Rehabilitation Loan Program Preliminary Application
WHO DETERMINES IF I AM ELIGIBLE?
HOUSING IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM *Applications are NOT being Accepted for this program. All funding has been expended.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Housing Improvement Grant Program funds up to $5,000 for Health & Safety Repairs and Exterior Home Improvements. During the term of this Grant, twenty (20%) of the Grant shall be forgiven each full year provided that the Owner is in good standing and complies with all of the covenants, conditions, and restrictions. The grant is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is a limit of one grant per property.
To qualify for the grant, both the property owner and the property must satisfy specific eligibility criteria. This program is subject to staffing and funding availability.
ALLOWABLE HEALTH & SAFETY REPAIRS
ELIGIBLE EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
Eligible improvements must create a positive impact to the neighborhood by improving the appearance of the home when viewed from the street. Typical eligible improvements include:
The following items may be eligible if it is determined by Staff as an immediate hazard:
Health & Safety repairs must first be addressed prior to undertaking any exterior improvments.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The requirements that must be met are as follows:
Household Size Income Limits 2015
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1 $46,500
2 $53,150
3 $59,800
4 $66,400
5 $71,750
6 $77,050
7 $82,350
8 $87,650
HOW DO I APPLY?
Preliminary Applications are available at the Housing Counter or click on link below to print preliminary application. To request a Preliminary Application be mailed to you, please call the Housing Department at 909-620-2368 *All funding for the Housing Improvement Grant Program have been exhausted for FY 15-16 NO APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED
CAL-HOME MANUFACTURED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The City of Pomona's Cal-Home Manufactured Housing Rehab Loan Program provides loans up to $25,000 for improvements to owner-occupied units throughout approved parks in Pomona. The purpose of the program is to impact park communities with exterior and interior repairs to qualified manufactured housing units. Additionally, the program assists with code violations; health and safety issues, incipient repairs, and general rehabilitation of owner-occupied units. In some instances, Cal-Home Manufactured Housing Rehab Loans can be forgiven after the term of the agreement has been reached. Contact Housing staff for additional details.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The requirements that must be met are as follows:
Household Size Income Limits Effective 05/24/16
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1 $48,650
2 $55,600
3 $62,550
4 $69,450
5 $75,050
6 $80,600
7 $86,150
8 $91,700
HOW DO I APPLY?
Preliminary Applications are available at the Housing Counter or click on link below to print preliminary application. To request a Preliminary Application be mailed to you, please call the Housing Department at 909-620-2368. Please verify that the park you live in is a designated park. List is on preliminary applicaition
Manufactured Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Preliminary Application
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO)
The City of Pomona Housing Division offers CHDO assistance to eligible nonprofit developers for activities such as:
Minimum Requirements
Eligible Uses of Home Funds by CHDOs
Eligible expenses include reasonable and necessary costs for the operation of the community housing development organization. Such costs include salaries, wages, and other employee compensation and benefits; employee education, training, and travel; rent; utilities; communication costs; taxes; insurance; and equipment, materials and supplies as related to affordable housing development.
How Do I Apply
Interested applicants may obtain a CHDO application/ checklist from the Housing Division.
LEAD EDUCATION AWARENESS & CONTROL (LEAC)
What is the Lead Education Awareness & Control [LEAC] Program?
The LEAC Program is funded under the Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD], Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control. The LEAC Program provides FREE lead testing and lead reduction to help prevent lead poisoning in homes that may contain lead-based paint.
What Types of Properties Are Eligible?
Lead grants are available for income qualifying families living in a property built prior to January 1, 1978. The home may be a single-family residential unit or a multi-family unit. First priority will be given to families with children under the age of 6 years old.
Family Income Limits?
Owner-occupants and tenants in rental units must provide proof of income at or below 80% of the area median income [AMI] limits as defined by HUD income limits, as of March 28, 2016.
Household Size Income Limits
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1 $48,650
2 $55,600
3 $62,550
4 $69,450
5 $75,050
6 $80,600
7 $86,150
8 $91,700
Program Highlights
All LEAC approved applications are Subject to Funding Availability First-come, First-serve basis
"We are currently placing applicants on a LEAD project waiting list."
"Solicitudes del Proyecto Plomo actualmente estan sido puestos en una lista de espera."
How to Apply for FREE Lead Assistance?
Applications may be picked up at the City of Pomona Housing Division Counter in City Hall, 1st Floor, or by contacting the Housing Division at (909) 620-3761. If a Rental unit, the application must be submitted by the owner of the property.
Applications may be downloaded by clicking below
Lead Application Packet Protect Your Family From Lead Brochure Renovate Right Brochure
Lead Based Paint Housing Registry 
This is a list of housing units that were lead-safe at the date indicated.
City of Pomona makes no warranties as to the current condition of the property. Owners, Tenants, or others may have created lead hazards since the lead evaluation date.
Frequently Asked Questions Spanish
Frequently Asked Questions English
What is lead poisoning?
Lead poisoning is still the number one environmental health threat to children under the age of six. Deteriorated lead-base paint which is "chipping or peeling" is the leading cause of lead poisoning within communities. Most children are poisoned through continuous, low-level exposures, which can cause many development problems including reduced IQ, hyperactivity, impaired growth, learning disabilities and behavior problems.
How can I Get the Lead Out of My Home?
The "LEAC Program" is an effort to help reduce lead poisoning in homes where children under the age of six live. If you are eligible, you may qualify to have your home rehabilitated to reduce and/or eliminate lead-based paint health hazards-at no cost to you.
How Do I Know if My Family Is In Danger?
If your home was built before 1978, it is presumed by State Law to be a lead hazard, until it is tested by a Lead Certified Contractor. Older homes are even more likely to have lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazard conditions. Most children with lead poisoning may have learning, growth, and behavior problems, although they may not look or act sick. The only way to know if your children have lead poisoning is to have them take a simple blood test. All children under six years of age should receive a blood test by age two [2] from their primary care doctor.
How Do I Qualify
You may be eligible if:
How Can the Program Make My Home Safe from Lead-Based Paint Hazards?
The "LEAC Program" will test your home for lead hazards and provide improvements to help make your home "lead safe" if lead-based paint hazards are found by offering these FREE services:
ALL SERVICES ARE ON A "FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVE" BASIS SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY
You may contact Pomona Housing at 909-620-2368 for more information.
LEAD LINKS
For More Information Call - 1- 800-LA- 4 - LEAD Los Angeles County Department of Health Services Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program www.dhs.ca.gov/childlead
