The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities primarily through providing decent housing and suitable living environments, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.  The program is authorized under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.  Eligibility for participation as an entitlement community is based on population data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau and metropolitan area delineations published by the Office of Management and Budget.  HUD determines the amount of each entitlement grantee’s annual funding allocation.  

The City of Redondo Beach’s CDBG Program funds are used to meet the specific needs and priorities of the community.  These funds are positioned to ensure that the greatest identified needs are prioritized through projects and activities.  The City of Redondo Beach will be funding projects such as (but not limited to):

1. Mobile Accessibility and Emergency Repair
2. Public Services
3. Public Infrastructure/Facility Improvements

Public Service Agencies
The City of Redondo Beach has partnered up with the following public service agencies for FY 2023-24 to provide additional services to Redondo Beach residents.

• Housing Rights Center – The Housing Rights Center provides tenant-landlord counseling and investigation of discriminatory housing complaints. For more information, please call (800) 477-5977.
• 1736 Family Crisis Center – 1736 Family Crisis Center provides counseling for Redondo Beach households who may be in jeopardy of becoming homeless due to domestic violence. For more information, please call their 24 Hours-Crisis Hotline Service/Intake and Hotline at (213) 222-1237.
• Disability Community Resource Center (DCRC) – DCRC provides training and support for senior citizens and disabled individuals to promote capability for independent living. For more information, please call (310) 390-3611.
• Redondo Beach Salvation Army – The Salvation Army provides home-delivered, hot meals to eligible seniors. For more information, please contact Silvia Simoes, Captain at (310) 318-2827.
• Venice Family Clinic – Venice Family Clinic assist individuals with impact trauma and stress on health/well-being. Services include therapy, parenting, crisis interventions, safety planning and domestic violence counseling, referrals, substance use therapy, and Medication-Assisted Treatment. For more information, please call their General Administration line at (310) 392-8630.
• Project: NEEDs – Project: NEEDs provides hot meals on Tuesday from 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm at St. Paul’s Methodist Church for individuals experience homelessness. They also host and open their Food Pantry every first Thursday of the month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. For more information or donations, please contact Donna Barr at (310) 370-4319.

Mobility Access/Emergency Repair Program
This program provides emergency home repairs to low-income and disabled Redondo Beach homeowners. Under the Mobility Access component, the Program provides special repairs for disabled homeowners. Such repairs include installation of grab bars and access ramps. Under the Emergency Repair component, the program provides eligible homeowners with critical health and safety repairs. Such repairs are restricted to electrical issues, plumbing issues, heating issues, and replacement of hot water heaters. A total grant up to $5,000 is available on an individual need basis and program guidelines. Please download the FLYER and APPLICATION for more information. Contact Joyce Lee for any questions regarding this Program via phone at (562) 753-2832 or via email to Joyce Lee.