Community Development

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

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The Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program is a federal grant program administered locally by the Housing Department.  The City of Pasadena awards grants to non-profit agencies and City departments to provide vital services to the community.

Fair Housing

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The City of Pasadena contracts with the Housing Rights Center, a non-profit civil-rights organization, to provide information to the public about housing discrimination and landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities.

For more information, please call the Housing Rights Center at 800-477-5977 or email info@housingrightscenter.org.

Pasadena Assistance Fund

The PAF represents a partnership between the City of Pasadena and PCF to serve the local community.  All donations to the endowment become part of the principal and remain in the fund forever.  Profits are grown from the principal through investment tools utilized by PCF.  Those profits are then granted to Pasadena non-profit agencies that provide human services to Pasadena residents.

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ADU Programs

Pasadena Second Unit ADU Program
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HOME Investment Partnerships Program