Affordable Housing Projects

At a glance

What: A set of affordable housing actions: a removed $15 million Section 108 loan pool, a grant schedule extension for 50 units, loan amendments for Blythe Village, and a cottage home village agreement.
Where it stands: The Section 108 loan item was removed by staff on October 8 with no return date; the others were approved on consent.
Next: No date is set for the Section 108 loan item.

October 8, 2026, item 2-G (ID 26-1201): Resolution adopting Substantial Amendment 2025-02 to the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan to apply to HUD for a $15 million Section 108 Loan funding a loan pool for non-profit developers for land and manufactured home acquisition. Removed by staff with no return date.
October 8: First Amendment to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds agreement with Central Fresno Neighborhood Trust, LLC extends the schedule to December 31, 2027 with no change in grant amount, for acquiring and rehabilitating 50 rent-restricted units (consent).
September 3: Blythe Village LP loan amendments (CDBG and HOME agreements and notes, District 1) and a Disposition and Development Agreement with New Look Investments LLC for the Affordable Cottage Home Village at Belmont and Dewitt (District 7) were approved on consent.
Councilmember Vang reported the groundbreaking of the final phase of Sarah's Court, adding 120 affordable units in Southeast Fresno; Mayor Dyer said the City will produce 2,500 units in his second term.

Section 108 loan item removed with no return date; Central Fresno Neighborhood Trust extension approved.

Mayor Dyer cited a 2,500 unit goal and state infrastructure funds.

Blythe Village amendments and cottage village DDA approved on consent.