**Important Notice Regarding the Norwalk Housing Authority (NHA)**

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The Housing & Neighborhood Development Division administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships funding that the City receives from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In addition the division also administers City's bond funds and monitors Housing Successor agency covenants.

The division funds a wide array of programs and services, including rental assistance, street and sidewalk repairs, affordable housing, domestic violence, youth counseling, and other social services.

Click on the links below to obtain information specific to the following programs:

Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
Provides rental assistance to very low income residents.

Rental Housing Providers
Need information about the Section 8 program and the many incentives that the Norwalk Housing Authority is offering, please visit our Landlord Resource page or call us at (562) 929-5588.

Eviction Assistance Program
Norwalk residents have access to attorney representation for eviction defense and court proceedings from Community Legal Aid SoCal Services. Contact Community Legal Aid SoCal Services at 12501 Imperial Hwy., call 1-800-834-5001 or via email at www.CommunityLegalSoCal.org. 

Affordable Housing for Special Needs
Using HOME funds, the City has partnered with Home Ownership for Personal Empowerment, Inc. to provide affordable housing opportunities for developmentally disabled adults.

Housing Successor Agency
The division monitors the regulatory agreements of the Housing Successor and administers the Housing Bond Fund.

Plans and documents:

Draft - City of Norwalk Analysis of Impediments 2025-2023

Norwalk Community Engagement Summary

Notice of Availability and Public Meeting of Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan

Public Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

On September 10, 2024, the City of Norwalk (City) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of $2,047,149 funds as part of the HOME Investment Partnership Programs (HOME) and Home Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program under U.S. Code Title 42, Chapter 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f) as amended, to undertake a project known as The Walk Residences Project (Project). The City has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR).

Draft FY2024/25 CDBG & HOME Annual Action Plan

 The draft Fiscal Year 2024/25 Annual Action Plan is available for public review and comment from March 25, 2024 to April 25, 2024. A public hearing for final Plan adoption by the City Council will be scheduled on or before May 7, 2024. The AAP establishes strategies for the next program year and identifies specific projects and activities undertaken with Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership funds received from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Substantial Amendment 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan CARES Act Funds 

Substantial Amendment 2021-2022 and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan CDBG Funds

 

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2023-24
Each year, the City completes a CAPER, which summarizes the City's progress in meeting the goals described in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2022-23

FY 2023/24 CDBG & HOME Annual Action Plan 

Substantial Amendment 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan Home ARP Funds

FY 2022/23 CDBG & HOME Annual Action Plan
The draft Fiscal Year 2022/23 Annual Action Plan is available for public review and comment from March 21, 2022 to April 21, 2022.  A public hearing for final Plan adoption by the City Council will be scheduled.  The AAP establishes strategies for the next program year and identifies specific projects and activities undertaken with Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership funds received from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

FY 2021/22 CDBG & HOME Annual Action Plan
The adopted Fiscal Year 2021/22 Annual Action Plan was available for public review and comment from March 22, 2021 to April 20, 2021. A public hearing for final Plan adoption by the City Council took place on May 4, 2021.  The AAP establishes strategies for the next program year and identifies specific projects and activities undertaken with Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership funds received from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Second Substantial Amendment to FY 19/20 Annual Action Plan
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was passed to combat the spread and impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Through the CARES Act, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) initially granted the City of Norwalk $747,572 in CDBG-CV1 funds. At the May 19, 2020 City Council meeting, the Council approved the initial CDBG-CV funds to be allocated to the following activities:

- Small Business Loan Program - $700,000
- Planning and Administration - $47,572

On September 11, 2020 HUD informed the City that an additional allocation had been granted in the amount of $850,708. The City must substantially amend their 2019-2020 Annual Action Plans prior to utilizing the additional CDBG-CV3 funds and waivers.

Substantial Amendment to FY 19/20 Annual Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was passed to combat the spread and impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- 19). Through the CARES Act, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will grant the City of Norwalk with additional $747,572 in CDBG-CV funds. Eligible activities must prevent, prepare for, or respond to COVID-19. Additionally, HUD will be granting waivers and suspensions to certain Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. HUD has also passed guidelines for CDBG-CV funds to maximize the availability of funds for COVID-19. The City of Norwalk is required to amend the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan prior to implementation of waivers and utilization of CDBG-CV funds. The City understands that such waivers do not include affordability, income targeting, environmental, fair housing, and labor standards suspensions. 

2020 Consolidated Plan and FY 2020/21 Annual Action Plan

• Appendix A
• Appendix B
  

2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice

Summary of 2019 Housing Summit and Community Needs Survey
In preparation of the 2020 Consolidated Plan, the City conducted a Community Needs Survey and held community meetings. Visit this page to view the results of the survey, meetings and the HOUSING SUMMIT.

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2021-22

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2020-21
Each year, the City completes a CAPER, which summarizes the City's progress in meeting the goals described in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.

Citizen Participation Plan - Amended 2024