Subject: HCD Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Housing And Community Development Department’s Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan
Summary
The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) has presented its Anti-Displacement Strategic Action Plan, which outlines strategies to enhance housing stability and prevent displacement and homelessness in Oakland. The plan is informed by research, community input, and available resources, focusing on five key areas:
- Prioritizing services for residents most affected by housing disparities.
- Improving rental housing habitability to address health and safety hazards.
- Increasing small property owner viability to preserve ownership and support small businesses.
- Strengthening tenant protection policies to maximize their effectiveness.
- Increasing intergenerational homeownership and preventing foreclosures.
The plan emphasizes non-capital investments within the "Protection P" of the city's housing strategy, focusing on tenant protections and direct assistance to vulnerable households. It acknowledges that most proposed activities currently lack dedicated funding but outlines opportunities for securing resources at various governmental levels. The report details a robust community engagement process involving focus groups, inter-governmental agency conversations, and community listening sessions. The City Council is recommended to receive this informational report.
This plan aims to increase housing stability and protect residents from displacement by strengthening tenant protections, improving housing conditions, and supporting homeowners. While specific funding is not yet allocated for all strategies, the plan sets a framework for future initiatives to benefit vulnerable populations.
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