Low-income homeowners could receive repair support through Redwood City’s federal funding request
Redwood City, California – Redwood City is preparing to move forward with a group of federally supported home repair programs aimed at helping low-income residents live in safer, healthier, and more efficient homes.
On or after June 12, 2026, the City of Redwood City plans to submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds. The funding falls under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and would support several tiered projects across the city.
The programs share a common goal: improving homes for residents who may not have the financial ability to make needed repairs on their own. Some work will focus on reducing energy and water costs, while other efforts will address health, safety, accessibility, and aging-in-place needs.
One of the proposed programs, Climate Resilient Communities, would provide minor home repairs to low-income individuals throughout Redwood City. The year-round effort is designed to improve housing conditions, support weatherization, conserve energy and water, and make homes safer and more accessible. Estimated funding for the program totals $182,026, split evenly between program years 2026 and 2027.
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The Habitat for Humanity Home Preservation Program is also included in the city’s request. This program would offer forgivable loans for substantial renovations, including major home repairs and safety modifications for low-income homeowners. The effort is intended especially to help seniors remain safely in their homes by reducing risks such as falls. The estimated cost is $211,500 across program years 2026, 2027, and 2028.
Two Rebuilding Together Peninsula programs are also part of the plan. National Rebuilding Day, an annual one-day home repair event, would use volunteers, sponsors, and donations to help low-income homeowners complete critical repairs. Its estimated funding totals $89,312 for program years 2026 and 2027. The Safe at Home program, a year-round repair and safety modification effort, is estimated at $98,204 across the same two years.
The activities are categorically excluded from National Environmental Policy Act requirements under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3)(i). However, because exact home addresses are not yet known, the city will complete Tier 2 site-specific reviews before work begins at each property. Those reviews will examine issues such as contamination and toxic substances, endangered species, floodplain management, historic preservation, and noise control.
The Environmental Review Record is available at City Hall, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It may also be reviewed online at https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/environmental-review-records/. A hard copy may be requested from Madiha Haque, Housing and Economic Development Specialist II, at 650-780-7229, TDD 650-780-0129, or [email protected].
Written public comments will be accepted through June 11, 2026. Comments may be sent to the City of Redwood City at 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063, Attention: Housing Division, or emailed to [email protected]. After the city submits its request, HUD will accept objections for 15 days under the procedures outlined in 24 CFR Part 58, Section 58.76. Objections may be sent to HUD’s San Francisco Regional Office at One Sansome Street, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA 94104, or emailed to [email protected].
