740 East Foothill Boulevard

Onsite Amenities

• Onsite supportive services
• Onsite case management
• Community room
• 48 long-term bicycle spots
• 6 short-term bicycle spots
• 16 vehicle stalls
• 16-foot landscaping buffer at south
• New sidewalk, curb and gutter at Foothill Blvd.
• 41-foot drive-aisle on west

Learn more about 740 E. Foothill Blvd.

Building the Future of Community

For more than 30 years, National CORE has been building award-winning developments in under-resourced neighborhoods, revitalizing the community, bringing new investment and opportunities and providing the physical platform for community and social change.

As a vertically integrated organization, National CORE engages in all phases of development – planning, development, construction, property management and resident services – to establish “complete communities.” A leader in energy efficiency and sustainability, National CORE is committed to delivering cost-contained, high-performance developments. In 2021, National CORE became only the second affordable housing developer in the nation to earn an A+ credit rating from Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings.

Addressing the Affordable Housing Crisis

• California has reported the nation’s largest homeless population for more than a decade – 171,521 as of 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development and Research.
• In Los Angeles County, 69,144 individuals experienced homelessness in 2022, up 60 percent since 2015, according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. That’s nearly 40 percent of the state’s total homeless population.
• About 11 percent of the county’s homeless population – about 7,400 – lives in Supervisorial District 5, which experienced a nearly 50 percent increase in homelessness since 2015.
• In January, Los Angeles County declared a state of emergency for homelessness to streamline and accelerate the creation of housing critical to tackling the crisis.
• Seniors are one of California’s fastest growing populations experiencing homelessness. From 2017 to 2022, the number of individuals ages 55 and older accessing homeless support services jumped to 62,800 from 30,251, according to the Homeless Data Integration System. In Los Angeles County, the number grew to 18,774 from 9,947.

Resident Services

Hope through Housing delivers a best practices approach to empowering vulnerable populations, focusing on the individual, honoring personal choice and applying proven models for recovery, resiliency and overall well-being for residents living in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH).

The People Concern works to address the effects of homelessness, providing programs that empower the most vulnerable among us to improve their quality of life – housed, healthy and safe – and become active participants in the community.

Community Engagement

National CORE has a long history of collaborating with residents and local and regional partners to cultivate trust, deepen community impact and reimagine community spaces.

A Life Transformed, Stories of National CORE Residents

Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of the National CORE community meetings?

National CORE will listen to community concerns and apply that feedback to the 740 Foothill Community design. National CORE has a history of strong community collaboration, adapting developments to match local architecture so they blend seamlessly into communities while adding value due to their high-quality design, amenities and services.

Why did National CORE wait to consult with the community?

Based on the urgent need for affordable housing in California, funding sources at all levels (local, state, federal) are significantly oversubscribed. The 740 E. Foothill Blvd. development submitted an application to the LACDA Notice for Funding Availability (NOFA) round in fall 2022, which made available $35.2 million in capital financing. LACDA received 31 applications requesting a combined total of over $124 million. LACDA evaluates, scores and ranks proposals according to established criteria aligned with the goals, policies and needs of L.A. County.

Funding recommendations were released at the end of March 2023, with only seven applicants succeeding in competing for the available funds (including the 740 E. Foothill Blvd. development). The competitive nature of the process makes it difficult to initiate significant consultation and engagement with the community in light of an overarching uncertainty of a successful financing award and ability for a project to proceed.

While community outreach is not required for this kind of a development, it is National CORE’s policy and practice to engage with residents of each community where we proposes a new development. With the 740 E. Foothill Blvd. development, which is located on county land, this was further complicated by the interest of neighboring residents of San Dimas and La Verne. After community members raised concerns, National CORE launched a program of virtual and in-person community meetings, one-on-one meetings, met with government agencies and offered tours of its properties.

Will National CORE meet in person with local agencies and residents?

Yes, in-person meetings with local agencies and residents are part of our ongoing outreach. National CORE has engaged in two gatherings of community members as well as one-on-one meetings with community members.

Is National CORE engaging with local agencies that are opposing the development?

Yes. National CORE has been discussing its plans with La Verne and San Dimas city leaders since mid-April.

What police and fire service providers will serve this community? Will the project increase the number of service calls to these entities?

Los Angeles County Fire and Sheriff’s departments serve the 740 E. Foothill Blvd. community, just as they have served former uses at this location and similar to how these agencies provide these services to the City of San Dimas.

Each apartment community operated by National CORE has onsite staff who watch for the safety of the neighborhood as well as the residents of our own housing. Our staff is trained to work with local law enforcement to report unsafe activity and to ensure our residents and others in the community are acting responsibly. Many residents volunteer and participate in activities, such as National Night Out, to keep their neighborhoods safe.

Could parking, including RV parking, on neighborhood streets become an issue?

Parking laws and enforcement will not be altered by National CORE’s 740 E. Foothill community. Legal parking will continue to be allowed; illegal parking will continue to be restricted with enforcement from local authorities.

Why do we need Permanent Supportive Housing? How is it effective?

People who have been homeless or who are otherwise unstably housed have experiences that generate a lot of stress and often have untreated medical needs. Research shows that this form of housing is the most effective way to end homelessness by providing safe, clean and stable homes with resources such as mental and physical health services, addiction treatment, job training and case management. Every day while living in these homes, residents are supported to rebuild their lives.

Who is eligible to live in Permanent Supportive Housing and how are they selected?

Individuals who are coming from homelessness with a disabling condition are typically identified through outreach teams and put on a list to prioritize those with the most immediate needs through the L.A. County Coordinated Entry System (CES). Priority is based on need; there are no set ratios for gender or any other factor for the residents who are selected to live in the development.

How do you define homelessness?

The definition for homelessness is set by funding sources for Permanent Supportive Housing homes. In general, funding sources abide by HUD and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 (defined here). In general, the act defines “homeless,” “homeless individual” or “homeless person” as an individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. For the full definition, please see the link above.

What is the Coordinated Entry System (CES)

Designed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to coordinate services and housing for the homeless, CES requires counties to adopt a standard assessment, prioritization and referral process with a focus to ensure fair and equal access to the services available in any given county.

Does the CES conduct background checks?

To determine eligibility for residency, the CES runs criminal background checks on all household members ages 18 and over. Registered sex offenders are not allowed to live at National CORE properties per HUD rule 2012-28. Additionally, no illegal substances (based on federal definitions) are permitted on the properties. Usage is grounds for criminal prosecution and eviction.

Do applicants need to go through a drug and alcohol treatment program before selection?

Applicants are not required to go through treatment programs to be eligible for residency. If residents face challenges with substance abuse, our onsite service providers will assist them in receiving treatment.

Are there citizenship requirements?

In most federal rental assistance programs, most noncitizens with permanent status are eligible for assistance, whereas temporary and unauthorized immigrants are ineligible. The 740 E. Foothill Blvd. development is seeking HUD-funded project-based vouchers, which are a federal rental assistance program. Because of this, there would be citizenship requirements.

Will the development only serve seniors? What if not enough apply?

To use county, state or federal funds to construct the development, a legally binding, regulatory agreement will be executed that restricts the development to serve seniors (aged 55+) at specific income levels for a minimum of 55 years. Affordable housing is also subject to annual monitoring and compliance checks to ensure that residents continuously meet all eligibility requirements.

The need for housing for seniors experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County is dire. National CORE expects to receive far more applications than available apartments – as has been typical for all our affordable housing communities. Regardless of the number of applications received, the community will be age- and income-restricted by legally-binding, regulatory agreements between National CORE, L.A. County and other funding agencies.

Do residents pay rent?

Yes, a typical resident pays 30 percent of their income in rent. Currently, disability income is approximately $900 a month. This means residents pay about $300 a month for rent.

How many people are allowed to live in each apartment?

The occupancy standards vary by unit size and funding requirements. Generally, two persons per bedroom plus one is the allowable standard. However, in senior rental communities, it is generally the case that a one-bedroom unit houses a single resident. Additionally, only residents, their spouses and any dependent children are allowed to live in the unit. This is closely monitored by National CORE staff who live onsite. To maintain the property and ensure our housing communities are safe for our residents, we want to ensure that only approved residents are living within our units.

How will you screen guests?

Similar to a market-rate apartment community or single-family neighborhood, there is no screening process for guests who visit residents living in our communities.

Will pet owners have access to grass and play areas?

National CORE typically includes, at a minimum, a pet relief area in all new developments. Each community is also designed to meet minimum public and private open space requirements per L.A. County codes.

How frequently do property managers inspect the apartments?

At a minimum, unit inspections are provided on an annual basis to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for the property.

What does 24-hour property management entail?

At each of National CORE’s communities, a property manager lives onsite with their family. This creates an investment in the community that goes beyond their daily responsibilities.

How do you support residents that may be struggling?

All onsite staff and providers are trained in key approaches to managing situations such as this. Providers and Property management also can access Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams (PMRT), which are trained in mental health interventions.

How will National CORE ensure the property is properly maintained?

Each affordable housing community National CORE develops is required to sustain long-term financial feasibility. This is a strict underwriting requirement from the public agencies, investors, and lenders with whom we partner to make these communities a reality. This includes appropriate budgets for operational expenses to ensure long-term maintenance, to complete any capital improvements required and for the provision of supportive services. These budgets and funding plans are reviewed and approved by local agencies, lenders, investors etc.

Will there be any opportunities for volunteers at the community?

Yes, National CORE has a volunteer coordinator who would coordinate individuals and groups coming onsite to provide events and positive experiences for the residents.