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Find similar grantsCalifornia Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program is sponsored by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Offers matching grants to local and regional housing trust funds for the construction, conversion, and rehabilitation of affordable housing, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
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Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program | California Department of Housing and Community Development Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program Program application period No longer accepting applications. The LHTF program provides matching funds to local and regional housing trust funds dedicated to the creation, rehabilitation, or preservation of affordable housing, transitional housing and emergency shelters.
Notice of Funding Availability Year Document Name Link 2024 NOFA Download 2024 Application Download 2024 Guidelines Download 2024 Applications Received and Self-Scores Download Assistance Type and Terms Matching grants (dollar for dollar) to local housing trust funds that are funded on an ongoing basis from both private and public contributions or public sources.
Local funding sources may not otherwise be restricted in use under federal or state law or rules for use in housing programs. Loans for multifamily rental housing projects require tenant income and rent restrictions imposed through a regulatory agreement for 55 years.
When program funds are used to make loans for homeownership projects or units within a homeownership project, the Local Housing Trust is required to record a deed restriction in compliance with Health and Safety Code Section 50843. 5(d)(3).
A Local or Regional Housing Trust Fund is required to be a public, joint public and private, or charitable nonprofit organization organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which was established by legislation, ordinance, resolution (including nonprofit articles of incorporation), or a public-private partnership organized to receive specific public, or public and private, revenue to address local housing needs.
The key characteristic of a LHTF is that it receives ongoing revenues from dedicated sources of funding sufficient to permit the LHTF to comply with the requirements of the program. Local and Regional Housing Trust Funds must comply with requirements set forth in the regulations and guidelines to be eligible to submit an application.
Loans for acquisition, predevelopment expenses and development of affordable rental housing projects, transitional housing projects, emergency shelters and homeownership projects, including down payment assistance to qualified first-time homebuyers, and for rehabilitation of homes owned by income-eligible homeowners.
No more than 20 percent of each allocation may assist moderate-income households, and at least 30 percent of each allocation is required to assist extremely low-income households. Local Housing Trust Fund Program Google™ Translate Disclaimer The California Housing and Community Development website uses Google™ Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local and regional housing trust funds established by cities, counties, Native American tribes, and nonprofit organizations in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
California Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program is funded by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
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