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APPENDIX D – FAIR HOUSING ASSESSMENT
1. Introduction and Overview of AB 686
In 2018, California passed Assembly Bill (AB 686) as the statewide framework to affirmatively further fair
housing (AFFH) to promote inclusive communities, further housing choice, and address racial and
economic disparities through government programs, policies, and operations. AB 686 defined
“affirmatively furthering fair housing” to mean “taking meaningful actions, in addition to combat
discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers
that restrict access to opportunity” for persons of color, persons with disabilities, and other protected
classes. The bill added an assessment of fair housing to the housing element that includes the following
components: a summary of fair housing issues and assessment of the city’s fair housing enforcement and
outreach capacity; an analysis of segregation patterns and disparities in access to opportunities, an
assessment of contributing factors, and an identification of fair housing goals and actions.
AB 686 also requires that preparation of the housing element land inventory and identification of sites
occur through the lens of AFFH, and that the housing element include a program that promotes and
affirmatively furthers fair housing opportunities throughout the community. The program should address
the issues identified through the assessment. The program must include: 1) meaningful actions that
address disparities in housing needs and in access to opportunity; 2) a timeline of concrete actions and a
timeline for implementation; and 3) no actions inconsistent with AFFH. Housing Element Section 5
includes the required AFFH program, based on the recommendations of the AI and the additional analysis
done for the 6th Cycle Housing Element update provided in this assessment.
2. Assessment of Fair Housing Issues
The city has always had an ongoing commitment to prevent, reduce, and ultimately eliminate housing
discrimination and other barriers related to equal opportunity in housing choice, and, as an entitlement
city, prepared an updated Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) that was adopted in 2020.
The city’s AI is a comprehensive review of policies, procedures, and practices within Rosemead that affect
the location, availability and accessibility of housing and the current residential patterns and conditions
related to fair housing choice. This AI study analyzed data (U.S. Census, fair housing complaints, city and
federal government and Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) and conducted audit tests and surveys to
identify barriers to fair housing.
Fair housing choice should be understood as the ability of persons of similar incomes to have available
to them the same housing choices regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or
national origin. An impediment to fair housing choice is an action, omission, or decision taken because
of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin that restricts housing choices or
the availability of housing choice. It is also any action, omission, or decision that has this kind of effect.
This analysis also relied on the AFFH Data and Mapping Resources provided by the California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD Data Viewer), the 2021-2022 Annual
Action Plan report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pertaining to
the city’s Consolidated Plan (Con Plan), and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
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Report (CAPER) for city housing programs, American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-year estimates
(ACS), Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, the “Pre-Certified Local Housing
Data” prepared for the City of Rosemead by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG
Report), and additional local sources of information.
AB 686 requires that preparation of the housing element land inventory and identification of sites occur
through the lens of AFFH. To meet this requirement, the city’s RHNA Sites Inventory has been mapped
and overlaid onto the HCD Data Viewer maps to show where RHNA sites are located with respect to
opportunity areas, segregation, and racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (RECAPs) as further
discussed in the related sections below. Accompanying tables provide additional specificity regarding the
distribution of RHNA sites. Since the RHNA Sites Inventory was mapped and overlaid onto the HCD
Data Viewer maps, and used to create the accompanying tables, there have been adjustments made to the
RHNA sites. The changes are primarily to assume a higher realistic density for the Garvey Avenue Specific
Plan area; to add additional sites for rezoning along Valley Boulevard, Montebello Boulevard, and Garvey
Avenue; to remove sites from Rosemead Boulevard and Valley Boulevard; and to consolidate various sites
along Garvey Avenue. The total result of the changes is an increase of 1,236 units. The distribution of
units by area remains essentially unchanged as shown in Figure D-1B. As such, the following AFFH
analysis considering the geographic distribution of RHNA sites throughout the city remains appropriate,
even though some of the data presented in the figures and tables identifying RHNA sites have not been
updated to reflect the latest sites inventory refinements.
2.1 Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach
The city has contracted with the Southern California Housing Rights Center (HRC) to implement its Fair
Housing Program, and the availability of these services is promoted on the city’s website. The HRC works
to enforce fair housing laws, including the Fair Housing Act (FHA) the California Fair Employment and
Housing Act (FEHA), Source of Income and Section 8 protection laws, the Tenant Protection Act (AB
1482, 2019), the unlawful detainer process, COVID-19 tenant protections, and disability accommodations
in housing. The HRC provides free fair housing services, including landlord/tenant counseling to answer
questions about rights and responsibilities; investigation concerning allegations of housing discrimination,
help for victims of discrimination; outreach, and education about Fair Housing laws and issues; and
publication of a monthly rental listing of affordable housing opportunities. HRC has physical offices (in
Los Angeles, Pasadena, and Van Nuys) that are currently closed due to the pandemic, but holds weekly
online workshops, maintains a Housing Rights Hotline, and offers phone or online counseling.
The city’s AI discussed federal laws, including the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Housing Act (as amended),
the HUD Final Rule on Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs, the Americans with Disabilities
Act, and the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, among others. State laws cited include the California Fair
Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), SB 329 (2019), and multiple civil rights acts and laws protecting
the rights of special needs groups. In addition, as a result of the AI, actions were adopted to overcome
potential impediments to fair housing laws, as discussed in Section 2.7, Summary of Fair Housing Issues,
below.
The city’s 2019 CAPER identified 577 persons assisted through CDBG-funded fair housing services.
Additional information on Fair Housing issues is available on the AFFH Data Viewer, which reports that
there were 12 Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach (FHEO) inquiries in Rosemead between 2013
and 2021: one was found to have “no valid basis;” five had “no valid issue;” and six were reported as
“failure to respond.” Countywide, .01 FHEO cases were reported per thousand people, which was an
improvement over 2010 data showing .025-.05 cases per thousand people. Programs to address fair
housing enforcement and outreach are included in Program 14.
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2.2 Integration and Segregation
The HCD Data Viewer, drawing from U.S. Census, ACS, and other data sources, provides a depth of
resources to better understand patterns of affluence, poverty, segregation, and integration. In addition,
the HUD dissimilarity index was reviewed. The dissimilarity index measures the relative separation or
integration of groups across all neighborhoods of a city or a metropolitan area. The distribution of racial
or ethnic groups across an area can be analyzed using an index of dissimilarity. This method allows for
comparisons between subpopulations, indicating how much one group is spatially separated from another
within a community. The index of dissimilarity is rated on a scale from 0 to 100, in which a score of 0
corresponds to perfect integration and a score of 100 represents total segregation. Typically, an index
under 30 is considered low, between 30 and 60 is moderate, and above 60 is high.
The city’s AI reports that in 2010, the dissimilarity indices countywide by census tract for all non-White
groups were principally in the low range, except for the index for Hispanic/Latino (of any race) and non-
Hispanic Asian populations (see Table D-1). By 2017, most of the indices had slightly increased with a
small exception of Black/White index. Segregation can be reinforced both unintentionally and by
deliberate actions. As reported in the AI, the increases in the dissimilarity indices are more likely the result
of natural settlement patterns versus deliberate segregation. Severe segregation seems to be happening
particularly when reviewing the race-based census maps. Many neighborhoods have high concentrations
of non-Hispanic Asian and/or Hispanic/Latino (of any race) populations.
Table D-1– Dissimilarity Indices Compiled for the Analysis of Impediments, 2020
Racial/Ethnic Dissimilarity Index 2000 2010 2017
Non-White/White 24.58 23.67 28.19
Black/White 24.32 17.59 33.00
Hispanic/White 26.93 25.21 30.01
Asian or Pacific Islander/White 22.85 23.01 27.80
Source: City of Rosemead AI, citing 2000, 2010 and 2013-2017 ACS, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Note: When a group’s population is small, its dissimilarity index may be high, even if the group’s members are evenly
distributed throughout the area. Thus, when a group’s population is less than 1,000, exercise caution in interpreting its
dissimilarity indices.
Race and Ethnicity
The ethnic and racial composition of a region is useful in analyzing housing demand and any related fair
housing concerns because it tends to demonstrate a relationship with other characteristics such as
household size, locational preferences, and mobility. The city’s racial/ethnic composition has shifted over
the past several decades. Following a trend that began in the 1990s, the proportion of non-Hispanic White
community members has been decreasing in the city, accompanied by an increase in other racial/ethnic
groups, primarily non-Hispanic Asian and Hispanic/Latino (of any race) community members. This trend
can be seen in Housing Element Table 4 (found in Section 2), which compares data from the 2000 and
2010 Census data with data from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey (ACS). The ACS reports
that the city’s largest racial demographic groups are non-Hispanic Asian at 62.6 percent; non-Hispanic
White at 15.7 percent; and “other” at 21.6 percent. In addition, 32.6 percent of the population identify as
Hispanic or Latino of any race. All of the RHNA inventory sites are located in communities of color
(predominately non-Hispanic Asian Majority), as shown on Figure D-1A, Figure D-2, and Table D-2.
Figure D-2 shows that almost the entire city is made up of non-Hispanic Asian Majority Tracts, with a
“sizable gap” of 10 to 50 percent, and a small area of Hispanic/Latino (of any race) Majority Tracts near
the city’s southern boundaries. Figure D-2 also shows the racial demographics of the broader San Gabriel
Valley subregional area.
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Figure D-1A – Sites Inventory with Minority Concentrated Areas of Population, City of Rosemead
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Figure D-1B – Rosemead RHNA Sites Inventory Map
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Figure D-2 – Racial Demographics, City of Rosemead
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Table D-2 – Communities of Color Population (Percent of Total Non-White Population)
Lower Income
RHNA Units
Moderate Income
RHNA Units
Above Moderate
Income RHNA Units Total Units
<20% - - - -
21% – 40% - - - -
41% – 60% - - - -
61% – 80% - - - -
>81% 2,167 1,419 2,057 5,643
Total 2,167 1,419 2,057 5,643
The city recognizes the effect that discrimination has in limiting housing choice and equal opportunity in
renting, selling and financing housing. To actively support and promote freedom of residence through
education, advocacy, and litigation, to the end that all persons have the opportunity to secure the housing
they desire and can afford, without regard to their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national
origin, familial status, marital status, disability, ancestry, age, source of income or other characteristics
protected by law, the City of Rosemead has contracted with the California Housing Rights Center (HRC)
to implement its Fair Housing Program. In July 2021, the city distributed flyers in English, Chinese,
Vietnamese, and Spanish to all residents in the city to inform them of our Owner Occupied Home
Improvement Programs which consist of:
• Emergency Grant: Emergency grants are available to eligible senior citizens (62 years and
older) for corrections to emergency code deficiencies which constitute an immediate health
and safety risk.
• Handyman Grant: Grants are available to eligible senior citizens (62 years and older) or
handicapped/disabled citizens who need financial assistance for critical health and safety
related improvements. The grant may be used for repairs related to code deficiencies such as
new roofs, smoke detectors, and exterior painting.
• Deferred Loans: The Loan Program provides homeowners financial assistance for housing
rehabilitation or reconstruction by providing a zero to three percent (0% to 3%) interest,
deferred payment loan.
To achieve greater integration, the Housing Element includes Program 3, which supports ADU
development that could result in additional housing opportunities citywide. Program 3 also fosters infill
and redevelopment opportunities to increase public and private investment in lower opportunity areas to
improve opportunities and create a high quality of life that could attract all racial/ethnic groups.
Program 14 includes actions addressing segregation by working with the HRC and affirmatively marketing
available sites.
Persons with Disabilities
The 2019 ACS identifies persons with disabilities in Rosemead as shown on Table D-3 below.
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Table D-3 – Persons with Disabilities
Disability
Age Group
5-64 65 and older
Number Percent Number Percent
Hearing Disability 307 0.9% 942 10.4%
Vision Disability 410 1.2% 429 4.7%
Cognitive Disability 909 2.2% 1,133 12.5%
Ambulatory Difficulty 725 1.7% 2,022 22.3%
Self-Care Difficulty 440 1.1% 1,127 12.5%
Independent Living Difficulty 812 2.4% 1,881 20.8%
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) estimates that 1,402 developmentally
disabled individuals live within the ZIP code areas that encompass the City of Rosemead, as stated in the
SCAG Report.
The housing needs of persons with disabilities vary, but generally include accessible and affordable
housing, and access to supportive services. More severely disabled individuals may require a group living
environment where supervision is provided, and the most severely affected individuals may require an
institutional environment where medical attention and physical therapy are provided. The HCD Data
Viewer maps show that that the percentage of the population with a disability is predominantly less than
10 percent but with substantial areas in the city’s northwestern tracts reporting between 10 and 20 percent
in the city and subregion, as shown on Figure D-3.
The majority (73 percent) of RHNA sites are located in areas with the lowest percentage of population
with a disability, as shown on Table D-4.
Table D-4 – Disability Concentrated Areas of Population
Lower Income
RHNA Units
Moderate Income
RHNA Units
Above Moderate
Income RHNA Units Total Units
<10% 1,788 617 1,730 4,135
10% - 20% 378 802 327 1,507
20% - 30% - - - -
30% - 40% - - - -
>40% - - - -
Total 2,166 1,419 2,057 5,643
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Figure D-3 – Sites Inventory with Disability Concentrated Areas of Population, City of Rosemead
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Familial Status
Familial status refers to the presence of children under the age of 18, whether the child is biologically
related to the head of household, and the martial status of the head of households. Families with children
may face housing discrimination by landlords who fear that children will cause property damage. Some
landlords may have cultural biases against children of the opposite sex sharing a bedroom. Differential
treatments such as limiting the number of children in a complex, or confining children to a specific
location, are also fair housing concerns. Single-parent households are also protected by fair housing law.
Female-headed households with children require special consideration and assistance because of their
greater need for affordable housing and accessible day care, health care, and other supportive services.
Rosemead remains a predominantly family-oriented city with 88 percent of its households composed of
families. According to ACS data (2019), 23.2 percent of the city’s households are married-couple families
with children under 18 years, which is above the countywide estimate of 19.4 percent. The SCAG Report
looks at the city’s households compared to the broader region. SCAG reports that 17.3 percent of the
city’s households are female-headed (compared to 14.3 percent in the SCAG region), 7.0 percent are
female-headed with children (compared to 6.6 percent in the SCAG region), and 1.2 percent are female-
headed and with children under 6 (compared to 1.0 percent in the SCAG region). Figure D-4 shows the
distribution of female-headed households with children in the city and Figure D-5 shows married couple
households with children. There are no areas of the city where female-headed households with children
represent more than 40 percent of the households.
As shown in Table D-5 and Table D-6, RHNA sites are not concentrated by familial status. Programs
that support lower income households as discussed below, would also benefit female-headed households
with children.
Table D-5– Familial Status - Children in Married Couple Households
Lower Income
RHNA Units
Moderate Income
RHNA Units
Above Moderate
Income RHNA Units Total Units
<20% - - - -
20% - 40% - - - -
40% - 60% 188 563 123 874
60% - 80% 1,978 798 1,905 4,681
>80% - 58 29 87
Total 2,166 1,419 2,057 5,643
Table D-6– Familial Status – Children in Female Headed Households
Lower Income
RHNA Units
Moderate Income
RHNA Units
Above Moderate
Income RHNA Units Total Units
<20% 1,651 626 1,663 3,940
20% - 40% 516 793 394 1,703
40% - 60% - - - -
60% - 80% - - - -
>80% - - - -
Total 2,167 1,419 2,057 5,643
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Figure D-4 – Sites Inventory with Familial Status – Children in Female-Headed Households,
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Figure D-5 – Sites Inventory with Familial Status – Children in Married-Couple Households,
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Income Level
Identifying low- or moderate-income (LMI) geographies and individuals is important to overcome
patterns of segregation. HUD defines a LMI area as a Census tract or block group where over 51 percent
of the population is LMI (based on HUD income definition of up to 80 percent of the AMI). Household
income is directly connected to the ability to afford housing. Higher income households are more likely
to own rather than rent housing. As household income decreases, households tend to pay a
disproportionate amount of their income for housing, and the number of persons occupying unsound
and overcrowded housing increases. Figure D-6 shows that a majority of the city’s population is made up
of households that are within either the 50-75 percent LMI group, or the 75-100 percent LMI block
groups. Similar to citywide conditions, Table D-7 shows that 79 percent of the city’s RHNA sites are in
the 50-75 percent LMI area. The section on “Cost Burden” below provides additional information on the
city’s low-income households, and how they compare to the SCAG region. To assist lower income
residents, Program 14 includes meaningful actions to increase access to opportunity and reduce
displacement. In addition, Programs 3, 6 and 10 focus on providing additional opportunities for new
affordable housing, and Programs 1, 2, and 12 address direct assistance to renters and owners.
Table D-7– Low to Moderate Income Population
Lower Income
RHNA Units
Moderate Income
RHNA Units
Above Moderate
Income RHNA Units Total Units
< 25%
25% – 50%
50% - 75% 1,665 881 1,925 4,471
75% - 100% 502 539 131 1,172
Total 2,167 1,420 2,056 5,643
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Figure D-6 – Sites Inventory with Low to Moderate Income Population, City of Rosemead
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2.3 Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas
Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty
In an effort to identify racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (RECAPs), HUD has identified
census tracts that have a majority non-White population (greater than 50 percent) and a poverty rate that
exceeds 40 percent, or is three times the average tract poverty rate for the metro/micro area, whichever
threshold is lower.
The Los Angeles County AI reports that the largest groupings of RECAP Census tracts can be found in
downtown Los Angeles and, to a lesser extent, to the south in Long Beach. There are a few tracts
designated as RECAP near San Fernando and to the north in the Lancaster/Palmdale area. This is
consistent with information provided in the HCD Data Viewer as shown on Figure D-7 and Figure D-8.
While no RECAPs are identified in the City of Rosemead, the HCD AFFH Data and Mapping Resources
Data Viewer (Data Viewer) does show Census Tract 4823.04 as the only area of High Segregation and
Poverty in the City. This tract is made up primary of multi-family residences, mobile homes, and
discontinued businesses situated on large parcels along Garvey Avenue.
Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence
While RECAPs have long been the focus of fair housing policies, racially concentrated areas of affluence
(RCAAs) must also be analyzed to ensure housing is integrated, a key to fair housing choice. According
to a policy paper published by HUD, RCAA is defined as “affluent White communities.”1 According to
HUD’s policy paper, non-Hispanic Whites are the most racially segregated group in the United States,
and in the same way neighborhood disadvantage is associated with concentrated poverty and high
concentrations of people of color, conversely, distinct advantages are associated with residence in affluent
non-Hispanic White communities.
The AFFH Guidance Memo issued by HCD discusses research from the University of Minnesota as
follows: “RCAAs are defined as census tracts where 1) 80 percent or more of the population is white, and
2) the median household income is $125,000 or greater (slightly more than double the national median
household income in 2016). While this is a useful measure nationwide, HCD has adjusted the RCAA
methodology to better reflect California’s relative diversity.” The AFFH Guidance Memo encourages
jurisdictions to refer to the HCD Data Viewer for HCD’s adjusted definition of RCAAs, along with
RCAA maps and accompanying data. However, the RCAA data layer is not currently available, and the
HCD definition is not provided. Using data that is available on the Data Viewer, this fair housing
assessment uses the percentage of non-Hispanic White population and median household income to
identify potential areas of affluence. The city has no identified areas of affluence.
1 Goetz, Edward G., Damiano, A., & Williams, R. A. (2019) Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence: A Preliminary
Investigation.’ Published by the Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) of the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development in Cityscape: A Journal Policy Development and Research (21,1, 99-123).
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Figure D-7 – Sites Inventory with Racially or Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty, City of
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Figure D-8 – RECAPS 2013 – Regional, Rosemead
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2.4 Access to Opportunities
TCAC/HCD Opportunity Area Maps
To assist in this analysis, HCD and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) convened in
the California Fair Housing Task force to “provide research, evidence-based policy recommendations,
and other strategic recommendations to HCD and other related state agencies/departments to further
the fair housing goals (as defined by HCD).” The Task Force created Opportunity Area Maps to identify
resources levels across the state “to accompany new policies aimed at increasing access to high
opportunity areas for families with children in housing financed with 9 percent Low Income Housing Tax
Credits (LIHTCs).” These opportunity area maps are made from composite scores of three different
domains made up of a set of indicators.
Table D-8 shows the full list of indicators. The opportunity area maps include a measure or “filter” to
identify areas with poverty and racial segregation. To identify these areas, census tracts were first filtered
by poverty and then by a measure of racial segregation. The criteria for these filters were:
• Poverty: Tracts with at least 30 percent of population under federal poverty line
• Racial Segregation: Tracts with location quotient higher than 1.25 for non-Hispanic Blacks,
Hispanics/Latinos of any race, non-Hispanic Asians, or all people of color in comparison to
the county
Table D-8 – Domains and Indicators for Opportunity Area Maps
Domain Indicator
Economic Poverty
Adult education
Median home value
Environmental CalEnviroScreen 3.0 (now uses 4.0) pollution Indicators and values
Education Math proficiency, reading proficiency
High school graduation rates
Student poverty rates
Transportation Employment job proximity
High quality transit
Source: California Fair Housing Task Force, Methodology for the 2020 TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps, December 2020
The TCAC Opportunity Area Maps are available in the HCD AFFH Data and Mapping Resources Data
Viewer (Data Viewer) and were used for this analysis. Higher composite scores mean higher resources. A
review of composite scores shows that most of Rosemead is within the “moderate” resource area
category, with a small “high” resource area located in the southern extent of the City.
High Segregation and Poverty Areas
The HCD Data Viewer identifies Census Tract 4832.04 as an area of “High Segregation and Poverty”
(Figure D-9). The 1990 Census reported the City of Monterey Park to be 57% percent Asian, making it
the first U.S. city with a majority Asian population. However, as Monterey Park became increasingly
crowded, the Asian population turned their sights to neighboring cities such as Rosemead, Alhambra, San
Gabriel, Montebello, and San Gabriel with wealthier Asians choosing to settle in Arcadia, San Marino,
and Pasadena. As a result, Census Tract 4823.04 located in the City of Rosemead, which directly abuts
the City of Monterey Park, gained an influx of a predominately low-income Asian population.
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Aiding the economic decline with the Census Tract 4823.04 was the loss of several large businesses and
employment centers, including an auto dealership which provided generously to the City’s annual budget.
For example, 8001 Garvey Avenue, formally known as the Los Angeles Auto Auction site, is located in
Census Tract 4823.04. The economic recession of 2009 and the downward spiral automotive industry at
that time caused the business to subside. As a result, dozens of surrounding business, which thrived for
years on the auction’s activity, began to suffer, and eventually ceased. There have been numerous pursuers
hoping to purchase and develop the now vacant site; however, due to the increase in the price of land
throughout the entire San Gabriel Valley, it has been extremely difficult for potential buyers to acquire.
In addition, the majority of the mobile home parks that are located in the City of Rosemead are within
Census Tract 4823.04. This area is home to 3 large mobile home parks and is a contributing factor to the
perpetuation of segregated and low-income households in this neighborhood.
A majority of the parcels that are located in the area identified as “High Segregation and Poverty” are
within in the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan (GASP). In 2018, the City of Rosemead adopted the GASP in
an effort to revitalize and strengthen the identity and image of Garvey Avenue, as well as expand
opportunities for concentrated commercial, industrial and residential uses that contribute to jobs and tax
revenues to the community. The GASP transformed what was once a commercial corridor, which did
not permit residential use, to a dynamic corridor which allows for a mix of residential and commercial
uses. Today, multiple mixed-use projects in the GASP area have either been approved or in review. These
mixed-use projects provide community benefits such as public parking, larger units for family-friendly
development, and additional open space. In addition, developers have the option to incorporate SB 1818,
which provides affordable housing for lower income and special groups, as well as take advantage of
development incentives when property owners incorporate a variety of Community Benefits into their
projects. Examples of Community Benefits include:
• Providing public parking
• Providing public open space
• Providing family friendly developments such as units with three bedrooms or more, tot lots,
libraries, and community gardens
The City of Rosemead has several planning efforts underway that are located in High Segregation and
Poverty Areas to address many of the housing challenges residents living in this area face including
providing equitable housing choices and larger unit sizes to reduce overcrowding as 27 percent of renter-
occupied households in the City experience this condition. Currently, there are six mixed-use projects
under review (three approved by the Planning Division and in Building Plan Check) within the GASP
and all the projects are proposing to utilize the above Community Benefits. The quality of life in the
surrounding area should increase as the residents will have more opportunities to resources, and the area
will be economically viable.
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Figure D-9 – Sites Inventory with TCAC Opportunity Areas, 2021, City of Rosemead
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The city’s RHNA sites are predominantly (80 percent) located in “moderate” resource areas (Table D-9)
According to the Data Viewer, Rosemead’s regional location within the San Gabriel Valley portion of Los
Angeles County has a wide variety of rankings (Figure D-10). A closer look by topic area reveals that the
city offers a mix of levels related to Environmental Outcomes (Figure D-11), and most of the city’s tracts
are within the lower scoring categories for Positive Economic Outcomes (Figure D-12). The Education
layer shows a large area of the city with fairly Positive Outcomes (Figure D-13). The Transportation layer
shows block groups on the western portion of the city scoring between 20 and 40 percent, which indicates
lower access to employment opportunities, while the central and eastern portions for the city generally
have better access to employment opportunities (Figure D-14). Additionally, the lack of effective public
transportation can be a factor that contributes to fair housing issues. However, as show in Figure D-15,
a majority of residents in the city are within a half mile walk of a high-quality transit corridor. While
CalEnviroScreen 4.0 data is incorporated into the environmental score shown in Figure D-11, Figure
D-16 and Table D-10 provide a focus on Environmental Justice communities to further illuminate
environmental conditions in the city and the relationship to the RHNA sites inventory; 88 percent of the
city’s RHNA sites are within areas scoring between 71 and 90 percent, which indicates a high pollution
burden. However, almost the entire city is considered an Environmental Justice community, so actions to
improve environmental quality are needed citywide. To address this issue, the city is currently updating
its Public Safety Element to address environmental justice goals, policies and actions. Environmental
justice is an interdisciplinary issue that is additionally addressed in multiple elements of the city’s General
Plan. Table D-11 shows where environmental justice topics are addressed in the General Plan, including
the anticipated update to the Public Safety Element.
In addition, the Housing Element has a wide range of programs that focus on preserving and enhancing
existing housing and producing new affordable housing, as further discussed in Section 2.7, Summary of
Fair Housing Issues of this assessment.
Table D-9 – TCAC Opportunity Areas, 2021
Lower Income
RHNA Units
Moderate Income
RHNA Units
Above Moderate
Income RHNA Units Total Units
High Resource - 241 56 297
Low Resource - - - -
Moderate Resource 1,978 626 1923 4,527
High Segregation & Poverty 189 552 77 819
Total 2,167 1419 2,063 5,643
Table D-10 – Environmental Justice Communities (CalEnviroScreen 4.0)
Lower Income
RHNA Units
Moderate Income
RHNA Units
Above Moderate
Income RHNA Units Total Units
61% - 70% 327 - 260 587
71% - 80% 912 1,030 342 2,284
81% - 90% 928 332 1,425 2,685
91% - 100% - 58 29 87
Total 2,167 1,419 2,057 5,643
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Figure D-10 – TCAC Opportunity Areas, 2021 – Regional Composite, City of Rosemead
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Figure D-11 – TCAC Opportunity Areas, 2021 – Environmental, City of Rosemead
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Figure D-12 – TCAC Opportunity Areas, 2021 – Economic, City of Rosemead
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Figure D-13 – TCAC Opportunity Areas, 2021 – Education, City of Rosemead
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Figure D-14– Job Proximity Index, 2014-2017, City of Rosemead
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Figure D-15– High Quality Transit Areas, City of Rosemead
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Figure D-16 – Sites Inventory with Environmental Justice Communities
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Table D-11 – Environmental Justice in the General Plan
Environmental Justice
(EJ) Topic
General Plan
Element EJ Area of Focus
Overview Introduction The General Plan vision expressed as “Envision Rosemead” is for
the city to become a place “where people have many options for
housing, employment, shopping, and recreation; where
businesses create a strong economic foundation for high quality
municipal services; where parks and recreational facilities offer
opportunities for a diverse population to exercise and interact;
where schools and teachers educate and inspire youth; and where
the natural environment is protected and enhanced.” A specific
vision is identified to “enhance parks and recreational space in
underserved neighborhoods.”
Population and
Socioeconomic
Characteristics
Housing Identifies overall demographics and includes analysis of
communities of color, low-income, cost-burdened, and special
needs households. These populations often face a greater
exposure to pollution and vulnerability to climate hazards and lack
resources to adapt.
Affirmatively Furthering
Fair Housing (AFFH)
Housing Section 2.I, Program 14, and Appendix D provide a comprehensive
assessment of fair housing issues and meaningful actions. EJ goals
overlap with AFFH goals as both initiatives are concerned with
addressing inequities and fostering opportunities.
Pollution Exposure Public Safety –
EJ Section
Goal 5 and related policies address pollution exposure and climate
vulnerability.
Actions prohibit new businesses that produce or transport
hazardous wastes from locating in or adjacent to residential
neighborhoods.
Resources
Management
Goal 1 and related policies are to provide high-quality parks,
recreation, and open space facilities to meet the needs of all
Rosemead residents. Policy 1.3 addresses underserved needs.
Goal 3 and related policies are to manage the use of and protect
water resources, including eliminating groundwater and urban
runoff pollution.
Goal 4 addresses air quality and energy conservation and includes
Policy 4.1 to integrate air quality planning with city land use,
economic development, and mobility planning efforts.
Land Use Policy 4.3 is to exclude commercial and industrial activities that
adversely impact the city and its residents without
providing corresponding benefits.
Public Facilities Land Use Makes connections between the city’s economic health and the
availability of public facilities and services.
Public Safety Addressed comprehensively, with the Goal 6 section focusing on
facilities from an EJ perspective.
Resources
Management
Goal 1 calls quality parks, recreation, and open space facilities to
meet the needs of all Rosemead residents. See also the Physical
Activity row below.
Food Access Public Safety – EJ
Section
Goal 5 includes a subsection supporting access to healthy food.
Safe and Sanitary Homes Housing The provision of safe, sanitary and affordable housing is addressed
throughout the Element.
Land Use Fosters mixed-use and transit-oriented development along major
corridors to provide opportunities for higher density residential
development and enhanced economic development.
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Environmental Justice
(EJ) Topic
General Plan
Element EJ Area of Focus
Public Safety Policies under Goal 3 are to further community policing,
education, and crime prevention programs through the County
Sheriff’s Department.
Physical Activity Introduction The General Plan focuses on the connections between
residential neighborhoods and adjacent commercial centers
that may lead to a healthier lifestyle for residents by creating
opportunities to walk within the city that did not exist before.
Circulation Goal 2 plus related policies and actions support development of
infrastructure and services for active modes of travel including
pedestrian and bicycle access, and strives for connectivity and
amenities.
Land Use Goal 3 and associated policies promote pedestrian-friendly mixed-
use projects with public spaces and lively street fronts where
people can meet and interact.
Resource
Management
Plans for parkland and recreational open space. Goal 1 is to
provide parks, recreation and open space to meet the needs of all
residents. Policy 1.3 is to look for opportunities to establish public
parks and other useable open space areas in those parts of
Rosemead underserved by such facilities.
Goal 2 is to increase greenspace throughout to improve
community aesthetics, encourage pedestrian activity and provide
passive cooling benefits. Action 2.8 is to connect parks and open
space through shared pedestrian/bike paths and trails to
encourage walking and bicycling.
Land Use Action 5.20 supports bicycle and walking access.
Civic Engagement Housing Section 1.E describes the importance of public input and how it
influenced policies and programs.
Public Safety Addresses equitable and effective civic engagement. Including
Goal 6 and associated policies. Goal 4 includes policies for
community engagement related to climate vulnerabilities.
Resource
Management
Action 1.5 is to emphasize the need for citizen participation in
reducing vandalism in city parks through the city’s Neighborhood
Watch programs.
Needs of Disadvantaged
Communities
Public Safety – EJ
Section
Identifies Rosemead’s disadvantaged community areas and
addresses issues through Goals 5 and 6 and associated policies
and actions.
Land Use – Goal 5
and Actions
Sets forth targeted land use changes that improve housing and
economic opportunities. Calls for green buildings, energy and
water efficiency and shade producing trees, and developing a heat
island mitigation plan.
Resource
Management
Goal 2 calls for increased greenspace throughout Rosemead to
improve community aesthetics, encourage pedestrian activity, and
provide passive cooling benefits.
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2.5 Disproportionate Housing Needs
The AFFH Rule Guidebook defines “disproportionate housing needs” as “a condition in which there are
significant disparities in the proportion of members of a protected class experiencing a category of
housing needs when compared to the proportion of a member of any other relevant groups or the total
population experiencing the category of housing need in the applicable geographic area.” (24 C.F.R.
§5.152) The analysis is completed by assessing cost burden, severe cost burden, overcrowding, and
substandard housing.
Cost Burden
A household is considered cost burdened if it spends more than 30 percent of its income in housing costs,
including utilities. Reducing housing cost burden can also help foster more inclusive communities and
increase access to opportunities for persons of color, persons with disabilities, and other protected classes.
HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data demonstrates the extent of housing
problems and housing needs, particularly for low-income households. Extremely low-income households
represent the highest need group in terms of affordable housing, as the greatest subsidies are needed to
make housing affordable for this group. As shown on Table D-12, there are 4,031 (27.4 percent) extremely
low-income households in Rosemead. Of these, 3,030 are renter occupied and 1,000 are owner occupied.
Table D-12 also provides a breakdown of extremely low-income households by race and ethnicity. The
race/ethnicity with the highest share of extremely low-income households in Rosemead is Hispanic (32.6
percent compared to 27.4 percent of total population). In the SCAG region, the highest share of extremely
low-income households is Black, non-Hispanic (27.1 percent compared to 17.7 percent of total
households). CHAS data also reports that 64.5 percent (2,320) of the city’s extremely low-income
households has at least one of four housing problems (incomplete kitchen facilities; incomplete plumbing
facilities, more than 1 person per room; and cost burden greater than 30 percent).
Table D-12 – Extremely Low-Income Housing Needs
Total Households
Households below
30% HAMFI
Share below
30% HAMFI
White, non-Hispanic 1,058 189 17.9%
Black, non-Hispanic 30 0 0.0%
Asian and other, non-Hispanic 8,727 2,243 25.7%
Hispanic 4,909 1,599 32.6%
Total 14,724 4,031 27.4%
Renter-occupied 7,800 3,030 38.8%
Owner-occupied 6,930 1,000 14.4%
Total 14,730 4,030 27.4%
HUD CHAS, 2012-2016. HAMFI refers to Housing Urban Development Area Median Family Income.
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The HCD Data Viewer provides a visual assessment of overpayment by homeowners and renters, by
census tracts. Figure D-18 shows that in most of the city, 40 to 60 percent of Owner Households
have monthly costs that are 30 percent or more of household income, using ACS (2015-2019) data.
Figure D-20 shows that renters are more cost burdened than owners for the same period, as all census
tracts show that 40 to 80 percent of renter households have monthly costs that are 30 percent or more of
household income. However, overpayment by both owners and renters generally has generally gone down
throughout the city since 2014, as the proportion of residents in higher income groups has increased
(Figure D-17 through Figure D-20). Median household income in the city increased by approximately
60.3 percent from 2000 - 2019, closely tracking the trend in the county as a whole (61.2 percent) but
continued to be lower than the county median income (for more details see Housing Element Table 12).
The rise of higher income groups raises risks of displacement. In response, the city has provided Programs
4, 5, 6, 10, 11 and 14 that focus on maintaining existing housing and providing assistance to lower income
and special needs households. For example, Program 12 addresses housing vouchers. The city’s 2020-
2025 Con Plan reported that the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers have continued to be administered
by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) on behalf of the City of Rosemead,
offering tenant assistance for those qualifying low- to moderate-income residents. Voucher funds were
used to provide rental assistance to very low-income residents within the city. The 2019 CAPER reports
that 347 families received housing assistance. Of this, 83 families were Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
and 264 were considered Non-Hispanic. The average contract rent was $1,503. The average Housing
Assistance Payment was $1,025.
Overcrowding
HCD defines overcrowding as housing units occupied by more than one person per room in a dwelling
unit, excluding kitchen and bathrooms, and severe overcrowding as more than 1.5 occupants per room.
The most commonly occurring household size in Rosemead is two people (24.7 percent). However, when
categories are combined, households of four to seven or more people make up 43.8 percent of the total
households. The percent of households with four or more people is much higher in Rosemead than the
county overall (29.3 percent in 2019). Large households often live in overcrowded conditions due to both
the lack of units of appropriate size, and insufficient income to afford available units of adequate size.
In Rosemead, 792 owner-occupied households (11.3 percent) and 2,105 renter-occupied households (27.4
percent) had more than 1.0 occupants per room, compared to 4.9 percent for owners and 15.6 percent
for renters, respectively, in the SCAG region. 174 owner-occupied households (2.5 percent) and 648
renter-occupied households (8.4 percent) had more than 1.5 occupants per room, compared to 1.3 percent
and 6.4 percent, respectively, in the SCAG region. Overcrowded households in the city within a regional
context is shown on Figure D-21, which generally shows more overcrowding in the City of Los Angeles,
and a wide range of conditions within the San Gabriel Valley. The city’s efforts to increase capacity for
residential development through the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan, as well as new mixed-use zoning
overlays, provide for more opportunities for a range of housing types suitable for various household types
and income levels to be provided.
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Figure D-17 – Overpayment by Homeowners
– 2014, City of Rosemead
Figure D-18 – Overpayment by Homeowners
– 2019, City of Rosemead
Figure D-19 – Overpayment by Renters –
2014, City of Rosemead
Figure D-20– Overpayment by Renters –
2019, City of Rosemead
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Figure D-21 – Overcrowded Households – Regional, City of Rosemead
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Substandard Conditions
Because Rosemead is a mature community, the vast majority of its housing stock is 30 years of age or
older. The advanced age of the majority of Rosemead’s housing stock indicates the significant need for
continued code enforcement, property maintenance, and housing rehabilitation programs to stem housing
deterioration. The ACS includes surveys about three factors of what may be considered substandard
housing. Of these, as stated in the SCAG Report, Rosemead has 389 units that lack telephone service, 77
units that lack plumbing facilities, and 268 units that lack complete kitchen facilities. The City of
Rosemead’s 2019 CAPER reported 1,306 code enforcement cases.
The Data Viewer shows that the entire city falls within the category that indicates 20 to 40 percent of all
households have any of the four severe housing problems monitored by CHAS (incomplete kitchen
facilities, incomplete plumbing facilities, more than one person per room, and cost burden greater than
50 percent). Figure D-22 provides a city and regional view of incidence of severe housing problems.
To maintain adequate housing conditions, the city operates an active Owner Occupied Housing
Rehabilitation Program aimed at eliminating blight and improving the quality of life in Rosemead
neighborhoods. The city’s 2020-2025 Con Plan reported that major activities focused on preservation of
the city’s affordable housing stock through rehabilitation performed through grant and little to no interest
deferred loan programs. The improvements ranged from basic health and safety improvements to full
scale renovation projects to eliminate blighted conditions. Figure D-23 shows all property owners who
applied for the city’s Owner Occupied Home Improvement Programs. As depicted, home improvement
loans are distributed throughout the city, and there does not appear to be an overconcentration in any
single neighborhood.
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Figure D-22 – Households with Severe Housing Problems – Regional, City of Rosemead
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Figure D-23 – Properties Requesting Assistance from Owner-Occupied Home Improvement
Programs
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Displacement Risk
The HCD Data Viewer, citing the UC Berkley Urban Displacement Project, shows that tracts in the
northern and southern areas of the City contain “Sensitive Communities” that are identified as
“Vulnerable” (see Figure D-24). Communities were designated Sensitive if they met the following criteria:
• They currently have populations vulnerable to displacement in the event of increased
redevelopment and drastic shifts in housing cost.
• Vulnerability is defined as:
• Share of very low-income residents is above 20 percent, and
• The tract meets two of the following criteria:
• Share of renters is above 40 percent
• Share of people of color is above 50 percent
• Share of very low-income households (50 percent AMI or below) that are
severely rent burdened households is above the county median
• They, or areas in close proximity have been experiencing displacement pressures
Additional local and regional data that informs displacement risk and helps shape program development
includes:
• State law requires an analysis of existing assisted rental units that are at risk of conversion to
market rate. This includes conversion through termination of a subsidy contract, mortgage
prepayment, or expiring use restrictions. The current at-risk analysis covers the period of 2021
through 2031. There are no at-risk units during this planning period and for the following ten
years.
• Housing security can depend heavily on housing tenure. Rosemead’s housing stock consists
of 14,712 total units, 7,016 of which are owner-occupied and 7,696 of which are renter-
occupied. The share of renters in Rosemead is higher than in the SCAG region overall (ACS
2014-2018).
• In many places, housing tenure varies substantially based on the age of the householder. In
Rosemead, the age group where renters outnumber owners the most is 15-24 (by 59.1
percent). The age group where owners outnumber renters the most is 60-64 (by 25.1 percent).
• The SCAG Report, using 2012-2016 CHAS data, reports that 40.4 percent of Rosemead's
elderly households earn less than 30 percent of the surrounding area income (compared to
24.2 percent in the SCAG region), and 62.4 percent earn less than 50 percent of the
surrounding area income (compared to 30.9 percent in the SCAG region). Elderly households
on fixed incomes may face a higher displacement risk as housing costs rise.
In response, the city has provided Housing Element Programs 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 12 that focus on
maintaining existing housing and providing assistance to lower income and special needs households. For
example, Program 1 seeks to assist low- and moderate-income households in repairing or improving their
homes, Program 9 calls for zoning amendments that facilitate development of needed housing,
Program 10 focuses on development of housing for extremely low-income households, and Program 12
addresses housing choice vouchers to provide direct assistance to qualified households.
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Figure D-24 – Sensitive Communities, City of Rosemead
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2.6 Outreach
State law requires that the preparation, adoption, and implementation of a housing element include a
diligent effort to include public participation from all economic segments of the community. A diligent
effort means going beyond simply giving the public an opportunity to provide input and should be
proactively and broadly conducted through a variety of methods to assure access and participation.
AB 686 also requires jurisdictions to include a summary of their fair housing outreach capacity. To address
these requirements, the housing element must describe meaningful, frequent, and ongoing public
participation with key stakeholders.
In addition to outreach conducted specifically for preparation of the Housing Element update (and
described in Housing Element Section 1.E), the update was also informed by public input received for
the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan report to the HUD pertaining to the city’s Con Plan. During the
development of the Con Plan, the city solicited input from residents to identify and prioritize the various
community needs. Furthermore, the city consulted with local public and private service providers to assess
the housing and community development needs of low- to moderate-income households and special
needs households. The city consulted with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (formerly the
Los Angeles County Development Commission) and nonprofit organizations to determine funding needs
for housing and services for homeless persons, low- to moderate-income persons, and low-income
neighborhoods.
As a result of the outreach, the Action Plan calls for concentrating resources to address the following
goals:
• Expand Fair Housing choice and access;
• Expand affordable housing opportunities;
• Maintain viable and energy efficient housing and commercial areas;
• Maintain safe and green neighborhoods; and
• Provide vital public services.
These goals are reflected in the 6th Cycle Housing Element goals, policies and programs.
2.7 Summary of Fair Housing Issues
The overlap of low resources, high segregation, and lower income households throughout most of the
city indicates a need for comprehensive and place-based land use planning programs to remedy existing
problems and work toward improving future opportunities and conditions. To address these needs, a
significant city accomplishment was the adoption of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan in 2018, which
includes part of the area identified as a TCAC Area of High Segregation and Poverty (see Figure D-9).
The Specific Plan vision is to “revitalize the Garvey Avenue corridor from a commercial/industrial area
into a vibrant commercial, residential, and mixed-use district, with a complement of local and subregional
serving retail, entertainment, and service businesses, office space, and community uses, all tied together
with public improvements that create a vibrant and enjoyable pedestrian environment.”
In addition, the City of Rosemead is now considering a Freeway Corridor Mixed-Use Overlay zone in
targeted areas in and around the Interstate 10 (I-10) Freeway, which includes RHNA inventory sites along
Del Mar Avenue, San Gabriel Boulevard, Walnut Grove Avenue, Valley Boulevard, Temple City
Boulevard, and Rosemead Boulevard as shown on Figure D-9. The primary goal of this effort is focused
on creating usable and modern development standards and guidelines, streamlining review procedures,
and integrating implementation focused strategies. The city envisions transforming the identified
opportunity areas into multi-modal, multi-use areas, where new residential development may be
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incorporated. In addition, fostering investments in opportunity sites along the I-10 Freeway supports
Strategy 1 of the City of Rosemead’s Strategic Plan 2018-2020. Strategy 1 focuses on aggressively pursuing
economic development to enhance local shopping and dining options, encourage new high quality and
affordable housing stock, beautify commercial corridors, create jobs, and increase General Fund revenues
to sustain service levels and maintain public facilities. Completion of the FCMU Zone is anticipated to
occur in 2021. Additional Zoning Code amendments described in Program 9 would, over time, result in
incremental change citywide.
As stated in the AI, the city’s accomplishments in affirmatively furthering the goal of fair housing choice,
and eliminating impediments for fair housing choice, include continuing to contract with the HRC, a fair
housing organization. HRC provided materials addressing disability, familial status, HRC services and
protected individuals in multiple languages. In addition, housing, supportive services, and case
management were provided to homeless persons through several of the city’s subrecipients such as Family
Promise of San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority. Emergency, transitional,
and permanent support was provided based on client need. Funding of nonprofit facilities that serve the
homeless and other eligible recipients and neighborhoods align with the goals and strategies outlined in
the Con Plan. In addition, the city continued to offer housing programs without impediments based on
race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. The city also strived to increase the
awareness of the availability and benefits of city programs regarding housing choice, housing assistance,
and landlord/tenant counseling through public information to the community. This information was
distributed to the community in several ways, including notices placed in the city's newsletter, website,
other social media outlets (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), and community events. This proved to
have a positive impact on the community by ensuring that the community is aware of the different services
provided in works with the HRC on behalf of the City of Rosemead. The city also made significant
progress in terms of land use and housing planning, including a Zoning Code Update as described in
Appendix A, and adoption of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan as previously discussed.
Summary of Additional Fair Housing Concerns
Priority areas of need as determined from public participation and research for the Con Plan include:
1. Preserve the city’s existing affordable housing stock for low- and moderate-income
households (LMI) in the 0 to 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI) category;
2. Promote, increase, maintain homeownership for LMI households;
3. Provide safe, affordable, decent housing for LMI renters;
4. Assist with energy efficient improvements;
5. Provide supportive services for non-homeless persons with special needs; and
6. Promote fair housing among all income categories.
Housing, supportive services, and case management were provided to homeless persons through several
of the city's subrecipients such as Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles Homeless
Service Authority. Emergency, transitional, and permanent support was provided based on client need.
Funding of non-profit facilities that serve the homeless and other eligible recipients and neighborhoods
align with the goals and strategies outlined in the Con Plan. These priority areas were incorporated into
the Housing Element Section 5, Program 14 - Fair Housing Program.
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2.8 Local Data and Knowledge / Other Relevant Factors
The City of Rosemead’s General Plan expresses an overall vision for the city to become a place “where
people have many options for housing, employment, shopping, and recreation; where businesses create a
strong economic foundation for high quality municipal services; where parks and recreational facilities
offer opportunities for a diverse population to exercise and interact; where schools and teachers educate
and inspire youth; and where the natural environment is protected and enhanced.” A specific vision is
identified to “enhance parks and recreational space in underserved neighborhoods.” In addition,
concurrent with the Housing Element update, the city has undertaken a focused Public Safety Element
update that includes adoption of environmental justice policies and actions (see Table D-11). Specific
Housing Element programs implemented in accordance with the 2014-2021 Housing Element that
further fair housing included a Comprehensive Zoning Code Update and adoption of the Garvey Avenue
Specific Plan. Through the Specific Plan, the city pre-entitled the development of 892 residential units
and approximately 1.18 million square feet of commercial development. As such, new developments are
not required to go through a lengthy and time-consuming planning entitlement process and additional
environmental studies such as Environmental Impact Report. Together, these citywide plus place-based
initiatives help foster a comprehensive approach to furthering fair housing goals.
Segregation and Poverty
The closure of the 17-acre Los Angeles Auto Auction along Garvey Avenue within a census tract
identified as containing High Segregation and Poverty resulted in dozens of surrounding businesses that
thrived for years on the auction’s activity to close. It is this elimination of capital and investment that has
disproportionately impacted lower income Asian residents by reducing access to neighborhood services
and opportunities, eliminate jobs in the community, and increasing commute times. There have been
numerous developers looking to purchase and develop the 17-acre site; however, due to the increase in
the price of land throughout the entire San Gabriel Valley, market conditions have made extremely
difficult for potential buyers to acquire the property for redevelopment. To address this, the City offers
numerous development targeted incentives via the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan to encourage
development of housing and neighborhood-serving commercial on this site and through-out the specific
plan area.
In addition, the majority of the mobile home parks that are located in the City of Rosemead are within
Census Tract 4823.04. This area is home to 3 large mobile home parks, and is considered a contributing
factor to the perpetuation of segregated and low-income households in this neighborhood.
Neighborhood Accessibility Improvements
The City of Rosemead 2021-2022 Consolidated Plan includes priority needs identified via community
engagement activities and data collection and analysis. One of those priorities includes maintaining safe
and green neighborhoods in geographic areas consisting of low- and moderate-income households. The
City anticipates obtaining approximately $1,100,000 in federal funding by 2025 for community park
improvements, creating green streets, establishing new sidewalks and/or safe routes to schools, street
lighting and other infrastructure upgrades.
Housing Conditions
The advanced age of the majority of Rosemead’s housing stock indicates the significant need for
continued code enforcement, property maintenance, and housing rehabilitation programs to stem housing
deterioration. Insights on housing conditions were gained through a recent 2022 citywide windshield
survey conducted by the City’s Code Enforcement Division. According to the survey, approximately 3
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percent of homes were considered in need of rehabilitation or replacement. These homes are located
throughout the city, with a majority located south of the I-10 Freeway in the central, western, and southern
portions of Rosemead (Figure D-25).
Figure D-25 – Citywide Housing Conditions, Windshield Survey – April 2022
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Additionally, Code Enforcement Division records shows a higher number of cases related to property
maintenance occurred within the census tract (4823.04) identified as a High Segregation and Poverty area
than other neighborhoods within the city. From January 1, 2021 to December 15, 2021, Census Tract
4823.04 had 62 code enforcement cases related to illegal construction, property maintenance, zoning, and
construction projects. Of the 62 cases, 55 of those cases dealt with property maintenance. Code
Enforcement and Neighborhood Preservation Programs are aimed at eliminating blight and improving
the quality of life in Rosemead neighborhoods. Through these programs, residents are encouraged to
become educated on the city’s municipal and zoning codes and to establish neighborhood and other
community partnerships to find ways to keep their neighborhoods blight-free. The City of Rosemead’s
2019 CAPER reported 1,306 code enforcement cases, when only 1,000 were expected. The data shows
the city opened 532 CDBG case for the 2018/2019 fiscal year with 496 of the CDBG cases have been
close and 36 remain active. The city did not refer any cases to the City Attorney. For 2020, 746 residential
code enforcement cases have been opened.
3. Sites Inventory
RHNA Sites and AFFH Analysis
Figure D-1b of this appendix shows the sites inventory for the 6th Cycle RHNA. The City of Rosemead
is a highly urbanized community that has few vacant parcels. As such, most of the opportunities for
affordable housing growth lie in supporting continued infill and ADU development, along with the
recycling of currently underutilized properties at higher densities, in accordance with the city’s new mixed
use zoning regulations. In total, vacant sites and potentially recyclable sites, plus ADU projections as
detailed in Chapter 4 – Housing Resources, account for a maximum potential of 9,915 units at various
income levels (with a realistic capacity of 6,879 units), which substantially exceeds the city’s RHNA
allocation of 4,612 units as shown in Table D-13.
Table D-13 Housing Projections, 6th Cycle Housing Element Update: Rosemead
Area
Area Name/
Unit Type
Maximum
Units
Realistic
Capacity4
Income -
VL/L
Income -
Mod
Income -
Above
% of RHNA
(at 70%)
Vacant
Vacant Sites 1,857 1,091 232 286 572 23.7%
Non-Vacant
Non-Vacant Sites 7,674 5,404 1,783 991 2,631 117.2%
Accessory Dwelling Units
ADU Accessory Dwelling Units 384 384 262 8 114 8.3%
Grand Totals 9,915 6,879 2,277 1,285 3,317 149.2%
The following is a summary of comparing the proposed RHNA site locations with the AFFH data
presented in this Appendix.
• The entire City of Rosemead is made up of non-Hispanic Asian Majority census tracts; therefore,
all of the projected 6,879 RHNA units are located in communities of color (predominately non-
Hispanic Asian Majority) which are geographically dispersed throughout the City, as shown in
Figure D-1A of this Appendix.
• Approximately 1,507 units are anticipated on RHNA sites in census tracts that contain between
10 percent and 20 precent of persons with disabilities as shown in Figure D-3 of this Appendix.
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Of the 1,507 units, 1,180 units are assumed for lower- and moderate-income households located
in Census Tracts 4823.04, 4824.01, and 4825.02. The City anticipates targeting lower income areas
with greater opportunities and access for disabled residents by facilitating production of
affordable housing options and street infrastructure improvements such as streets, sidewalks,
curbing, as discussed earlier in this Appendix.
• Census Tracts 4823.04, 4825.02, 4825.03, and 4329.02 contain the highest percentage of female-
headed households (20 percent to 40 percent) in the City. Approximately 1,871 RHNA units are
projected to be located in these four tracts, increasing housing options and resources for female-
headed households.
• Most of the City contains census tracts where the Low-Moderate Income Population is between
50 percent and 100 percent. However, approximately 1,632 RHNA units are projected in Census
Tracts 4329.01 and 4329.02 located in the northeast portion of the City with Low-Moderate
Income Population less than 50 percent.
• No RECAPs are identified in the City. However, Census Tract 4823.04 has been identified as an
area of High Segregation and Poverty. This tract is made up primary of multi-family residences
with discontinued businesses on large parcels along Garvey Avenue. The Garvey Avenue Specific
Plan which covers this entire tract is intended to expand opportunities for concentrated
commercial, industrial and residential uses that contribute to jobs and increase housing
opportunities in the community.
• An overwhelming majority of RHNA sites are located in census tracts identified as having either
High or Moderate resource levels.
• Only Census Tract 4823.04 is designated as a High Segregation and Poverty Area (Figure D-9).
This tract encompasses the entirety of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan area where 183 lower
income RHNA units and 402 moderate income RHNA units are anticipated to address various
housing needs in this tract.
• Nearly 32 percent of the projected RHNA units are proposed in Census Tracts 4823.04, 4824.01,
and 4825.03 which will assist in addressing high levels of overcrowded conditions by facilitating
development of 1,786 new units in these three tracts alone.
• All but three Census Tracts (4329.02, 4813, and 4824.02) in the City contain populations
vulnerable to displacement risk due to increased home values, rental rates, and potential
gentrification.
• Rosemead offers residential financial assistance via the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME)
and Down Payment Assistance programs which provides rental assistance and low interest
deferred payment loans to homebuyers.
Table D-14 City of Rosemead Sites Inventory AFFH Analysis
Census
Tract
RHNA
Units
(Realistic
Capacity)
Capacity AFFH Indicators
Lower Moderate Above
Moderate
Communities
of Color
Low-
Mod
Income
TCAC Ovrpmt
(Rent)
Ovrpmt
(Own)
Ovrcrwd
4823.03 553 400 0 153 61.5% 73.7% Moderate 51.9% 51.9% 18.5%
4823.04 993 183 402 408 51.4% 74.3% High
Segregation &
Poverty
66.3% 75.8% 40.8%
4825.02 55 0 10 45 67.4% 79.1% High 51.8% 42.1% 8.63%
4825.03 310 0 232 78 63.1% 81.6% High 52.3% 71.1% 29.4%
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4824.01 483 190 197 96 58.6% 75.3% Moderate 66.4% 9.9% 28.9%
4824.02 73 0 52 21 58.5% 57.1% Moderate 58.5% 52.7% 9.3%
4336.02 577 489 0 88 58.2% 75.3% Moderate 61.8% 47.0% 11.6%
4322.01 141 125 0 16 63.7% 62.3% Moderate 56.7% 47.1% 20.4%
4322.02 144 46 82 16 55.9% 54.2% Moderate 49.0% 41.8% 7.9%
4329.01 1,630 439 69 1,122 64.2% 48.5% Moderate 53.5% 46.6% 18.2%
4329.02 494 254 0 240 51.3% 47.7% Moderate 56.1% 33.6% 7.7%
4813 190 0 1 189 62.7% 55.7% Moderate 46.2% 46.8% 10.4%
TOTAL 5,643 2,126 1,045 2,472
Table D-14 above further evaluates the geographic distribution of sites by projected income category and
socio-economic characteristics of census tract that contain selected RHNA sites. The City of Rosemead
Housing Element sites inventory accomplishes this goal by providing zoning for a variety of housing
types throughout the community.
As discussed previously, Census Tract 4823.04 is the only tract in the City identified as a High Segregation
and Poverty area where 74 percent of the residents in that tract are considered low and moderate incomes
earners, and where overpayment (cost burden) conditions for both renters (66 percent) and homeowners
(76 percent) are the highest in the City. Rosemead anticipates targeting this tract with increased housing
opportunities and capacity, projecting nearly 1,000 RHNA units through various planning strategies
including creation of new specific plans that foster mixed-income residential projects leading to better
socio-economically integrated communities. Moreover, the City projects over 800 moderate- and above
moderate-income units to be developed in Census Tract 4823.04 which has the potential to sharply
improve the resource level of an area identified as containing High Segregation and Poverty. There are
also over 900 new units projected in areas where households earning Low and Moderate incomes are the
highest in the City at over 73 percent. This additional residential supply will assist in making home and
rental prices more affordable to residents in tracts 4823.03, 4823.04, 4825.02, and 4825.03. Lastly, over a
third of RHNA sites assumed to accommodate lower income residents are located in tracts identified as
Moderate or High resource areas where proximity to higher preforming schools, jobs and economic
opportunities, and better environmental conditions exist.
4. Identification and Prioritization of Contributing Factors
In January 2020, the city adopted an AI. Through data analysis and community engagement activities the
following barriers to fair housing were identified:
• Low number of affordable housing units.
• High housing land, construction and labor costs.
• Lack of rent control/stabilization policies particularly for single parent households, persons
with disabilities and seniors.
• Stagnant salaries compared to the rising cost of housing.
• Lack of time or finances for increased education.
• Safe crosswalks and guards on routes to school.
• Access to the internet for school-age children.
• Limited amount of recreation and open play areas and public spaces.
• Lack of funding and knowledge about existing housing placement services, rental assistance,
and rent deposit services/programs.
• Lack of individual and local resources to maintain housing stock.
• Lack of wrap-around services for families purchasing homes for the first time.
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• Lack of local housing agencies’ capacity for family placement services and to create more
housing opportunities in the city.
• Lack of implementation of local housing policies for affordable housing development.
The final chapter of the AI discusses the ways and means the city can begin to remediate or reduce the
barriers to affordable housing, which were used to inform the city’s Five Year Con Plan (2020-2025). The
2020-2025 Con Plan included priority areas of need and a set of goals which are listed below and were
determined from public participation, including a Community Needs Survey, and research for the Con
Plan, which included review of the AI.
Priority Needs
1. Provide ongoing assistance to combat discrimination through the promotion of fair housing
education, legal representation, local support for affordable housing development projects, and
counseling and financial training services.
2. Build new affordable housing units, acquire lands for affordable housing projects, affordable
housing programs, homebuyer and rental assistance programs.
3. Combat housing purchase and development costs by partnering with public and private
developers and supporting programs and projects that further collaboration.
4. Support social service agencies and nonprofit development corporations that provide innovative
services and provide housing for homeless or those at risk for homelessness.
5. City capital improvement projects, social service agency capital projects, street infrastructure
improvements such as streets, sidewalks, curbing and other public facilities, safe routes to school
infrastructure, and addressing public safety concerns.
6. Support future capital recreation improvement projects throughout the city as well as connection
points to and from LMI neighborhoods and schools.
7. Support social service agencies that provide shelter space and services that address homeless
needs.
8. Continue to fund housing and commercial property rehabilitation initiatives including the city’s
housing improvement program, residential (or commercial) façade improvement programs,
housing acquisition and rehab; lead-based paint testing and abatement; commercial façade
program; and supported project work.
Goals
1. Expand Fair Housing choice and access
2. Expand affordable housing opportunities
3. Maintain viable and efficient energy efficient housing and commercial areas
4. Maintain Safe and Green Neighborhoods
5. Provide Vital Public Services
6. Planning and Administration-Efficient and effective administration of planning and execution of
community development and housing rehabilitation
5. Summary and Conclusions
The overall conclusion of the AFFH assessment is that there is a need for additional affordable housing
and actions to address environmental justice. Environmental justice is addressed in the Public Safety
Element and throughout the General Plan. Regarding housing, the city’s built-out nature means that it
can only make incremental additions to the housing supply. Focused initiatives to increase housing
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capacity, such as the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan, help to address the challenge, but the number of units
ultimately added will likely be insufficient to affect the larger regional housing market. Programs to
increase affordable housing supply and affordability include Program 3 actions to support infill
development and site recycling, and Program 6 to provide adequate sites to support efforts for the city to
meet its fair share of the regional housing need. In addition, Program 10 addresses development of for
lower income housing using HOME funds, and other State and federal loans and grants, according to the
specific nature of the project. The city will also provide regulatory incentives, such as implementing the
density bonus program. Program 12 addresses use of Housing Choice Vouchers to support low-income
renters. Since housing voucher assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants
are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments. The
participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited
to units located in subsidized housing projects, which could help the city meet integration goals.
The identification of contribution factors and additional meaningful actions to address them are included
in Housing Element Section 5.B, Program 14.
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6. Fair Housing Program
The city has had an ongoing commitment to prevent, reduce, and ultimately eliminate housing
discrimination and other barriers related to equal opportunity in housing choice, and adopted an updated
Five Year Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) in January 2020. Affirmatively furthering
fair housing (AFFH) requires taking meaningful actions to address impediments identified in the AI, and
to additionally address other impediments that were discovered through the AB 686 assessment
completed as a part of the Housing Element Update. The AFFH Assessment is provided as Appendix D,
and the resulting programs are identified as follows.
Fair Housing Issue Contributing Factor Priority Meaningful Action
Outreach and Enforcement
Implementation of
fair housing laws
Lack of public awareness of fair
housing laws and affordability
housing advocacy
Lack of funding and knowledge
about existing housing placement
services, rental assistance, and
rent deposit services/ programs.
Medium Continue to work with the Housing
Rights Center (HRC) to expand its Fair
Housing Program in Rosemead to:
• Develop a local outreach
program about the positive
impacts of affordable housing.
• Begin educational programs
that promote the positives of
integrated income
neighborhoods to change local
attitudes about affordable
housing.
• Annually review and report on
apartment rental
advertisements released by
private housing companies.
Continue to Provide CDBG funding to
the HRC to handle fair housing cases
and education. Assist 10 households
and conduct 5 tenant or landlord
training sessions between 2023 and
2029 included targeted outreach in
census tract 4832.04.
Also see:
• Program 5 - Community Housing
Development Organization (CHDO)
Construction Program
• Program 8 - Opportunity Sites
Marketing and Outreach
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Fair Housing Issue Contributing Factor Priority Meaningful Action
Segregation and Integration
Housing Mobility Increasing levels of segregation
with high concentrations of Asian
and/or Hispanic populations, but
is likely the result of natural
settlement patterns.
All census tracts have a high
concentration of minority
residents.
High By end of 2023, adopt an official
affirmative marketing policy designed
to attract renters and buyers of
protected classes.
Assign HRC, as a part of its Fair
Housing Contract, to annually review
and report on apartment rental
advertisements released by private
housing companies.
When holding community meetings,
proactively outreach to a wide range
of community groups.
Through these steps, the City’s goal
will be to raise community awareness
and access to information by at least
20 percent.
Also see:
• Program 8 - Opportunity Sites
Marketing and Outreach
• Program 12 - Section 8 Rental
Assistance Payments/Housing
Vouchers
R/ECAP and Access to Opportunity
City has a TCAC area
of High Segregation
and Poverty. City has
no R/ECAPs, but is in
a region with R/ECAPs
Low homeownership
Difficulty in securing housing
using Housing Choice Vouchers
Enhance place-based investments
Barriers to mobility
Lack of opportunities for residents
to obtain housing in higher
opportunity areas
High Starting in 2022, provide more
outreach and education to housing
providers and potentially qualified
residents regarding Housing Choice
Voucher program. Through these
steps, the City’s goal will be to
increase participation in the voucher
program by 10 percent annually,
specifically targeting Census Tract
482303.
By early 2023, pursue community
revitalization through development in
the mixed-use overlay zones and the
Garvey Avenue Specific Plan (GASP).
Increase public investment to provide
public services, “green”
characteristics, public amenities and
overall characteristics that foster
positive economic, environmental and
educational opportunities.
Continue to accommodate persons
with disabilities who seek reasonable
waiver or modification of land use
controls and/or development
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Fair Housing Issue Contributing Factor Priority Meaningful Action
standards pursuant to procedures and
criteria set forth in the Municipal
Code and process 100% of received
requests.
By end of 2022, identify vacant
residential properties for targeted
rehabilitation, and support infill, site
recycling and ADU development.
Stimulate economic growth by
providing low interest loans to
business owners using CDBG funds,
including two business owners in
TCAC areas.
Also see:
• Program 3 - Infill Housing
Development and Site Recycling
• Program 6 - Adequate Sites
Inventory and Monitoring for No
Net Loss
• Program 8 - Opportunity Sites
Marketing and Outreach
Safe and Green
Neighborhoods
Land use planning and economic
development decisions
Limited amount of recreation and
open play areas and public spaces
Medium Evaluate all proposed amendments to
the General Plan’s Land Use Map and
the Zoning Map for their effect on
AFFH.
Pursue funding to assist
neighborhoods of concentrated
poverty for investment in factors such
as rehabilitation, parks, transit, and
active transportation. Ensure
economic development plans reflect
the needs of lower-opportunity
neighborhoods.
Also see:
• Program 3 - Infill Housing
Development and Site Recycling
• Program 6 - Adequate Sites
Inventory and Monitoring for No
Net Loss
Disproportionate Housing Needs and Displacement Risk
Displacement in
Vulnerable
Communities
Lack of affordable housing in a
range of sizes
Land use and zoning laws
High housing land, construction
and labor costs
High cost of repairs
High By end of 2024, increase City efforts
to enable and promote residential
development through use of the
mixed-use overlay zones, the Small
Lot Ordinance and GASP. These
initiatives provide new opportunities
for a variety of residential
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Fair Housing Issue Contributing Factor Priority Meaningful Action
Displacement risk as higher-
income households move into the
community
development types and prices, and
include areas where residential
development was previously not
allowed.
By end of 2022, promote use of the
State Density Bonus Law through
website materials and counter
assistance.
Preserve the City's existing affordable
housing stock for low- and moderate-
income households (LMI) in the 0 to
80 percent of Area Median Income
(AMI) category, with targeted efforts
in census tracts 4336.02, 4823.04,
4824.01, and 4825.03.
Acquire land for affordable housing
using CDBG funding to assist 20 low-
income families.
By end of 2023, review ways to
control rent and or housing sale costs
for City rehabbed properties
throughout the community.
To assist in the housing needs for
persons with developmental
disabilities, the City will implement
programs to coordinate housing
activities and outreach with the
Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center
(ELARC), encourage housing providers
to designate a portion of new
affordable housing developments for
persons with disabilities, especially
persons with developmental
disabilities, specifically targeting
Census Tracts 481300, 482304,
482401, and 482502, and pursue
funding sources designated for
persons with special needs and
disabilities by the end of 2025.
Continue to provide low interest loans
to five low- to moderate-income
homeowners of single-family home
and condominiums to make home
repairs using HOME funds.
Promote, increase, maintain
homeownership for LMI households,
with targeted efforts in census tracts
4336.02, 4823.04, 4824.01, and
4825.03.
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Fair Housing Issue Contributing Factor Priority Meaningful Action
Continue to monitor and preserve
affordable senior housing units for
lower income elderly households
throughout the community.
Promote fair housing among all
income categories throughout the
community.
Also see:
• See Program 1 - Owner Occupied
Rehabilitation Program
• See Program 2 - Down Payment
Assistance Program
• See Program 3 - Infill Housing
Development and Site Recycling
• See Program 9 - Special Housing
Needs and Zoning
• See Program 12 - Section 8 Rental
Assistance Payments/Housing
Vouchers
• See Program 13 - Mobile Home Park
Assistance Program (MPAP)
Access to services Medium Provide more outreach and education
to extremely low-income households
regarding Housing Choice Voucher
and other supportive programs.
Through these steps, the City’s goal
will be to increase participation in the
voucher program by 10 percent
annually, specifically targeting Census
Tract 482303.
Provide supportive services for non-
homeless persons with special needs.
• Provide nutritious meals to 50
seniors each week.
• Provide employment
opportunities for 15 high
school-aged youth annually.
• Coordinate housing activities
and outreach with ELARC and
pursue funding sources
designated for persons with
special needs and disabilities
Also see:
• See Program 12 - Section 8 Rental
Assistance Payments/Housing
Vouchers
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Fair Housing Issue Contributing Factor Priority Meaningful Action
Rental housing conditions
Medium By end of 2023, review the feasibility
of establishing city-wide rental
property inspection programs as a
way to combat issues of blight and
deterioration in rental housing. A local
program could be created with other
jurisdictions to share costs.
Enforce routine rental inspections
throughout the community that
encourage landlords make financial
decisions to either reinvest or to sell.
Aging housing stock High Continue and expand rehabilitation
programs based on available funding,
including CDBG funding to rehabilitate
10 units.
Assist with energy efficient
improvements annually. Through this
step, the City’s goal will be to provide
assistance to 5-8 households annually.
By end of 2023, develop innovative
code enforcement methods to create
a larger pool of decent housing
options.
By early 2023, review the feasibility of
establishing a city-wide rental
property inspection program as a way
to combat issues of blight and
deterioration in rental housing.
• A local program could be
created with other jurisdictions
to share costs.
• Enforces routine rental
inspection that encourage
landlords make financial
decisions to either reinvest or
to sell.
By end of 2025, create a revolving
loan fund for homes with dire code
violations so that properties could be
available for purchase or rent.
Also see:
• Program 1 - Owner Occupied
Rehabilitation Program
• Program 5 - Community Housing
Development Organization (CHDO)
Construction Program