For questions or more information about the CDBG program,
please contact Deyanira Pelayo-Brito at dbrito@elcajon.gov or 619-441-1567

For questions or more information about the HOME program,
please contact Jose Dorado at jdorado@elcajon.gov or 619-441-1786

CDBG and HOME are federal housing and community development programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of El Cajon is an entitlement jurisdiction, which means the City receives a CDBG and HOME allocation annually to assist with housing and community development activities.  

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)

City of El Cajon Resources and References:

• Playing by the Rules - Handbook for CDBG Subrecipients 
• Citizen Participation Plan (approved December 2024)
• Making Davis-Bacon Work: A Contractor's Guide to Prevailing Wage Requirements
• New! Managing CDBG - Subrecipient Guidebook
• CDBG Grievance Procedure 
• Limited English Proficiency Plan (coming soon)
• HUD CDBG Program

Fair Housing

As part of their CDBG program, the City of El Cajon must affirmatively further fair housing and promote equal access to housing. Please visit the City's Fair Housing Page for more information about Fair Housing issues, rights, education, and services available. 

• HUD Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
• California Department of Fair Employment and Housing

Section 3

The City also must make a good faith effort to ensure that employment, training, and contracting opportunities for lower-income residents are available for certain types of CDBG and HOME funded projects. 

• Section 3 Implementation Plan (updated 5/30/2025) 
• City of El Cajon Bid Opportunities
• HUD Section 3 Website

CDBG Staff Contact:

Deyanira Pelayo-Brito
619-441-1567
dbrito@elcajon.gov

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds are also allocated each year to the City on a formula basis, but are restricted to affordable housing opportunities. The City periodically issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) to names on the distribution list.

The anticipated activities of both of these programs are first compiled in a One Year Action Plan for the upcoming fiscal year (July - June). After the completion of the fiscal year, a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is compiled. Both reports are subject to public review prior to submittal to the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.

HOME Staff Contact:

Jose Dorado
619-441-1786
jdorado@elcajon.gov

Reports

Consolidated Plan - Five Year Planning Document to Identify Priority Needs and Goals

• FY 2024-28 - Approved by City Council on May 2024

Annual Action Plan - Annual Funding Plan Consistent with Consolidated Plan

• FY 2025-26 - Approved by City Council on May 2025
• FY 2024-25 - Approved by City Council on May 2024 (as part of the FY2024-28 Five Year Consolidated Plan)

Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report - Annual Accomplishments and Expenditures

• FY 2024-25 - Submitted to HUD on September 2025
• FY 2023-24 - Submitted to HUD on September 2024

Add Your Name to The Interest List 

NOTE: The RFPs are issued only to entities (non-profit or for-profit), not to individuals. The City maintains interest lists of non-profit agencies, one for community development activities and one for housing projects/activities. To have your company/agency added to the appropriate distribution list, please email housing@elcajon.gov a pdf of your request on your company or agency´s letterhead. Please indicate whether your information should be included in the Community Development or Housing distribution list.

Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funding is made possible through Senate Bill (SB) 2 Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017. The intent of the bill is to provide a permanent, on-going source of funding to Local governments for housing-related projects and programs that assist in addressing the unmet housing and homelessness needs of their local communities.  

The City Council approved the initial PLHA Five-Year Plan on October 25, 2022 via Resolution Number 105-22.   The City earmarked a portion of these funds for homeless services and the remaining for an ADU Loan Program.   For additional information on these programs, please visit the following weblinks: 

Homeless Services: ECTLC and Home Start

ADU Loan Program