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Item: PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 11
eComment: Public Comment to Tustin City Council Regarding the Home Repair Grant Program
Submitted by Mike Speck, Director of Home Preservation, Habitat for Humanity of Orange
County Dear Members of the Tustin City Council, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on
the City's Home Repair Grant Program. On behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, I
want to extend our appreciation for your partnership and to strongly encourage the continuation
of this critical program. Since the launch of the program, interest from the community has been
strong. Between August and December 15, 2024, we received 34 homeowner inquiries. Based
on the information provided, 17 of those households appeared to meet the program's preliminary
qualifications and were invited to submit full applications. Habitat accepted the first 8 applicants
who submitted complete applications and met all eligibility requirements. Of those 8 accepted
projects: 2 have been completed — one involved a roof replacement and the other included
furnace and window replacements. 2 are currently in construction. 3 are in the estimation phase.
1 is waiting for its initial assessment. That final project is a "fill-in" project, pulled from the wait list
and added to the group to replace one of the original 8 whose homeowner sadly passed away
before repairs could begin. Since December 15, we've received an additional 23 inquiries,
bringing the total to 57 Tustin households seeking assistance. Those who qualified but were not
among the original 8 have been offered placement on our waitlist, should the program receive
additional funding. They were also provided information about Habitat's CalHome Loan Program
as an alternative option. This strong response confirms the continued and growing need for
home repairs in Tustin — especially for seniors, low-income homeowners, and long-term
residents who want to remain safely and securely in their homes. These aren't just construction
projects — they are critical interventions that preserve housing, prevent displacement, and uplift
our neighborhoods. We respectfully urge the City to continue funding the Home Repair Grant
Program. The demand is real, the outcomes are measurable, and the impact on residents' lives
can be profound. Thank you for your time and for your commitment to Tustin's homeowners.
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