NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
5/14/2026
Town of Paradise
5555 Skyway
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 872-6291
Tier 1 Broad Review Program Title: HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation program.
On or about May 23, 2026, the Town of Paradise will submit a request to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 as amended, to undertake programs known as HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation program (HOME OOR) for the purpose of financing the repair of owner-occupied homes for income-eligible households within Paradise town limits.
During the program period of June 30, 2026, to March 31, 2031, the HOME OOR program will utilize HOME grant funds, HOME Program Income and Recaptured Funds, and any other source of federal, State and local funds as they may become available during the program term. The approximate amount of these funds may potentially reach $3,500,000, of which the amount of HOME funds may be an estimated maximum of $500,000 to provide loans of up to $250,000 per unit to rehabilitate a maximum of 15 housing units.
The Area of Consideration for this program is the Town of Paradise, California.
The activities proposed are categorically excluded from the National Environmental Policy Act requirements under U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations at 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3)(i). An Environmental Review Record (ERR) for the area of consideration that documents the environmental determinations for this program is on file at the Town of Paradise Town Hall, 5555 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969 and may be examined or copied Monday through Thursday, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. The Town of Paradise will perform Tier 2 site-specific reviews, which will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, particularly sections 106 and 110, 36 CFR Part 800; and Noise Control Act of 1972, as amended by the Quiet Communities Act of 1978, 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart B.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Town of Paradise, Housing Dept., 5555 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969, or housing@townofparadise.com. All comments received by May 22, 2026, will be considered by the Town of Paradise prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Town of Paradise certifies to HCD that Jennifer Macarthy, in her capacity as Certifying Officer, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HCD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Town of Paradise to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HCD will accept objections to the Town of Paradise’s Request for Release of Funds and Environmental Certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Town of Paradise; (b) the Town of Paradise has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HCD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58 Sec. 58.76) and for the HOME Program shall be addressed to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Grants Management Section, HOME Program, P.O. Box 952054, Sacramento, CA 94252-2054. Potential objectors should contact HCD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Jennifer Macarthy, Town Manager, Town of Paradise
