On January 25, 2019, Butte County and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) executed an agreement through the CalHome Program for rehabilitation/reconstruction of single-family housing units impacted by the 2017 LaPorte and Cherokee Fires. These fires damaged or destroyed 39 homes. On November 1, 2019, the 2018 CalHome Notice of Funding Availability was amended to increase the income limits for assistance. This funding can now provide low to middle income households impacted by these fires the ability to obtain 0% interest, 30-year deferred payment loans up to $90,000 to assist in the reconstruction of their homes. This funding is also available to low to moderate income households not affected by the 2017 fires for housing rehabilitation loans. It is estimated that five households will be assisted with these grant funds. The Program Guidelines dictate how the program is run at the local level and must be approved by HCD and the Board of Supervisors before the Program can commence. On June 11, 2019, the Board approved the 2018 CalHome Guidelines and for the Regional Housing Authority to continue to administer the County's Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program, as it has since 2007. The CalHome Program guidelines have been updated to reflect eligibility changes and have been approved by HCD. Staff recommends adoption of the updated CalHome Disaster Assistance Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines. (County Administration)