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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 02-09-2006-8aORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 9, 2006 Action Agenda Item No. ~- a SUBJECT: Orange County Consolidated Housing Plan Update DEPARTMENT: Housing/Community Dev. PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) Yes ATTACHMENT(S): Executive Summary INFORMATION CONTACT: Application Form Tara L. Fikes, 245-2490 PURPOSE: To receive comments from the public regarding the housing and non_housing needs to be included in the Annual Update of the 2005-2009 Consolidated Housing Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs in Orange County and proposed uses of 2006-2007 HOME funds. BACKGROUND: In May 2005, a Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs in Orange County was developed and approved by the U.S.. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), This document details the housing needs of very low income, low income and moderate-income families and special population groups in addition to outlining the strategies and plans for addressing those needs. Each year, local communities are required to reassess the needs of the community. This public hearing provides an opportunity far citizens, public agencies and other interested parties to provide input into the Annual Update. In addition, the public is asked to comment on proposed uses of approximately $665,560 in 2006-2007 HOME funds, which represents a six (6) percent reduction in funding from the 2005-2006 program year. Eligible HOME Program activities include: acquisition; new construction; housing rehabilitation; and rental assistance. An application form has been designed for agencies interested in accessing HOME funds far local housing projects. A copy of the application is attached to this abstract for information. The deadline for completing this application form is February 28, 2006. The HOME Program Review Committee will then review the applications received and make recommendations regarding funding for consideration by the local elected officials in late April 2006. In order to inform the general public of this opportunity and encourage participation, notices have been placed in the Chapel Hill Herald and sent to local non-profit agencies. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The 2006-2007 HOME appropriation of $665,560 represents a 6% reduction in funding from the 2005-2006 appropriation of $707,938. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive comments from the public as additional information. 2 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan 2005-2010 County of Orange, North Carolina Town of Carrboro, North Carolina Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina Town of Hillsborough, North Carolina DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT a9d~ ~ ~On ~~ ~~n ~l `~ 6~ "~!u c.uc..~~ 3 Housing anal Community Development Consolidated Plan 2.005-2010 County of Orange, North Carolina Town of Carrboro, North Carolina Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina Town of Hillsborough, North Carolina Orange County Department of Housing and Community Development (Lead Agency) 200 South Cameron Street Post Office Box 8181 Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 (919) 245-2490 (919) 644-3056 Fax www.co.orange.nc.us April 27, 2005 Prepared with the assistance of° Training & Development Associates, Inc. www.tdainc.org 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Orange County is well known for its rich history, outstanding educational and employment op- portunities, and diverse and friendly citizens. Nestled in the hills of the North Carolina Piedmont, Orange County is located strategically between the Research Triangle Park and the Triad cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point.. With more than 100,000 citizens, Orange County includes historic Hillsborough, the County seat, Chapel Hill, home of the University of North Carolina, and Carrboro, a former railroad and mill town, When Orange County was founded in 1752, five Native American tribes lived in this area, The Town of Hillsborough was the center of North Carolina politics in the colonial era and hosted the state's Constitutional Convention in 1778, where North Carolina delegates demanded that a BiII of Rights be added before they would ratify the U.8 Constitution. Orange County lies on the western edge of the Research Triangle area, which is anchored on three sides by UNC-Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University and Duke University. Research Triangle Park is home to leading technological companies and institutions. Orange County is part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) which comprises six Counties in the Research Triangle Area, Housing Market Analysis General Market Conditions Orange County's population has increased by more than 25% between 1990 and 2000 (rising from 93,662 to 118,227). The County is expected to experience continued growth through 2010, with the population increasing to a projected 140,750. The North Carolina Office of State Plan- ning estimates that the population in the County in 2003 is 120,881. While most of the County's population is centered in Chapel Hill (46,798 in 2000), the areas experiencing the most rapid growth are Carrboro and Hillsborough. It is estimated that almost one-third (32%) of Chapel Hill's population are students enrolled at the University of North Carolina. Over 40% of the County's population lives in Chapel Hill.. Less than 20% of the population lives in other munici- palities with the remaining 39.4% living in the remainder of Orange County, The number of households in Orange County, according to the 2000 Census, was 45,863, which represents a 27% increase in households since 1990. The racial composition of Orange County is changing. As a percentage of the total population, whites make up 78 percent of the County and the Town of Chapel HiIL Blacks comprise 13..8 percent of Orange County (11 percent of Chapel Hill), The most dramatic increase in racial groups is in the Hispanic community, where the population grew from 1,279 in 1990 to 5,273 by 2000, representing a 312.3% increase and 4 5% of the total population in Orange County. The Asian population grew 105..2% during this same period and now makes up 4.1% of the total population. The unemployment rates for Orange County have been 2% or more below the statewide unem- ployment rates and about 3% to 4% below the national unemployment rates for the past 10 years. In Orange County, unemployment has ranged from a low of only i 1 % in 1999 to a high of 3.2% in 2002, [4] Median household income is likewise much higher than state and national averages. In 2004, the median household income for Orange County was $69,800. This represents a 49% increase in median income over the past 10 years. The median income in Orange County is about 20% higher than the median family income for North Carolina and 21 % higher than the national aver- age. The estimated median family income in Chapel Hill is over $86,000. In terms of per capita income, Orange County ranks fourth among all Counties in North Carolina and third among Counties located in the Triangle region of North Carolina, according to data obtained from the U S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Housing Market Conditions In 1990, the total number of housing units in Orange County was 38,683, During the period 1990 to 2000, the total number of housing units increased by 27..4% to 49,289 units. Also during this period, the number of owner-occupied units increased by 32.4% and represented over one- half of all housing units in Orange County,. In 2000, owner-occupied housing in Chapel Hill rep- resented 43% of all occupied units. In renter-occupied housing, structures with five or more units continue to be the majority of the housing stock at 52.9% in 2000. Average and median sales prices of both new and existing homes in Orange County for 2004 exceed $100,000. The lowest prices are reflected in the sales of condominiums and town- houses.. Sales prices for new detached homes exceed $250,000 for both new and existing homes, The average home sales price in 2004 was $279,996 and the median was $229,500. In 2004, 20% of homes sold for less than $160,000 down from 24% in 2003 and 29% in 2002.. Al- most two-thirds of single-family homes sold in 2004 had a sales price of $200,000 or more with almost one half of those having a sales price over $350,OOO,According to the 2000 census, the median value of owner-occupied housing in Orange County was $179,000-up from $100,400 in 1990. More than 40% of owner-occupied housing in Orange County is valued between $100,000 and $199,999. Almost 9% of owner-occupied housing has a value of $400,000 or more.. There are only 708 units (or 3.6%) of owner-occupied housing with a value below $60,000,. Housing in the Chapel Hill area is currently among the most expensive in the Re- search Triangle region. The In 2003, the average purchase price of a home in Orange County rose from about $261,895 to $280,592. In Chapel Hill, the average purchase price was $320,913. Since 2000, t he average purchase price has i ncreased 22,4% in Chapel Hilh Rental Housing housing in Orange County is dominated by larger apartment developments- those with five or more units- which represent 52.9% of the renter-occupied housing in the County. The median gross rent (rent plus utility expenses) for 2000 was $684. The 2005 fair market rents (FMR) for atwo-bedroom apartment in Orange County is $779. Puk~lic Housing Programs The Orange County Department of Housing and Community Development is responsible for the administration of the Section 8 rental assistanceHousing Choice Voucher Program. The De- partment does not operate public housing developments, Currently, the Department administers approximately 623 units of Section 8 assistance with 964 909 people re maining on a waiting list. The Town of Chapel Hill Department of Housing administers 336 units of low-rent housing lo- cated at 13 sites (12 in Chapel Hill and one in Carrboro) The department's goal is to refurbish all 336 units of public housing over afive-year cycle using Community Development Block Grant [5J funds to pay for refurbishing work, The Department does not administer Section 8 tenant-based rental assistance. There According to its most recent PHA plan, there is a waiting list of 223 220 persons for housing assistance from the Town of Chapel H ill's Department of Housing.. Housing Needs Assessment Renter Households One-half of all renter households experience a housing problem, which represents a 0.8% re- duction since 1990. The percentage of extremely low-income renters who experience hous ing problems has increased overall since 1990. However, among extremely low- income, very low- incomeand low-income renters, there has been an overall reduction i n the number of housing problems, Owner Households Over 20% of all owner households experience a housing problem, which represents a 0..3% in- crease since 1990.. The percentage of extremely low-income owners who experience a cost burden over 50% increased since 1990 to 49.3%. During this same period, however, extremely low income owners experienced a slight dec rease in any housing problems and in cost burdens of more than 30%. Among very low-income and low-income owners, there has been an overall increase in the number of housing problems.. Disproportionate Needs Among renters, Hispanic households experience a disproportionately higher percentage of housing problems' in Orange County. Among homeowners, African Americans, Hispanics and Asian Americans experience a disproportionately higher percentage of housing problems. When looking at all households (renters and owners), Hispanic and Asian American households ex- perience adisproportionately higher percentage of housing problems. Very low-income house- holds (those earning less than half of the area's median income) and extremely low-income households (those earning less than 30% of the area median income) have the greatest number of housing problems, whether renters or homeowners. Supportive Housing for Non-Homeless Persons with Special Needs In examining supportive housing for persons with special needs, Orange County has considered the needs of the elderly, persons with disabilities (including mental, physical and developmen- tal), alcohol and substance abusers and persons with HIV/AIDS, People with supportive housing needs have special housing and care needs, largely because they are out of the workforce and/o r have substantial medical and care requirements. The types of housing for the elderly (and all those with supportive housing needs) vary depending on the Households with housing problems are those households occupying units without a complete kitchen or bathroom, that contain more than one person per room and/or that pay more than 30% of their income to cover housing expenses. [6] services needed to meet the requirements of the residents.. In general, those who provide spe- cial housing needs offer an array of services. Efforts are made to ensure maximum independ- ence in the least restrictive setting, but onsite support of those with special needs is often re- quired. Service providers for people with special needs face substantial challenges. In 2000, there were 7,164 elderly households in Orange County, of which, 61.2 percent were low-income. Develop- mentally disabled and mentally ill in the County both need case management, support services, and outpatient treatment services for monitoring and treatment. Alcohol and substance abusers have access to outpatient services in Orange County, but are required to go out of the County for residential treatment.. Orange County had 16 reported cases of HIV disease and eight cases of AIDS in 2004. This represents a marked increase in the number of AIDS and HIV cases. While prevention, medical and support services are available to people with HIV/AIDS, there is also a greater need for permanent supportive housing. Lead-Based Paint Hazards Lead poisoning is one of the worst environmental threats to children in the United States. While anyone exposed to high concentrations of lead can become poisoned, the effects are most pro- nounced among young children. There are as many as 12,058 occupied housing units in Orange County that contain lead-based paint, Of these units with lead-based paint, 6,001 are owner-occupied and 6,057 are occupied by renters. Up to 5,276 houses may have deteriorated lead-based paint. According to the 2000 Census, there are 16,540 households with annual incomes below $30,000.. Applying the as- sumption that as much as 35% of these low-income households contain lead-based paint haz- ards results in an estimated 5,789 low-income households with lead-based paint hazards in Or- ange County. Barriers to Affordable Housing As with other types of development, Orange Cou nty's supply of affordable housing is dictated by a variety of factors, the most significant being project profitability, availability of land and infra- structure, and government regulation.. To address the Educational Impact Fee, the Orange County Board of Commissioners adopted an impact fee reimbursement policy, which provides funds to nonprofit housing developers constructing rental and owner-occupied housing to en- able them to pay the fee without passing the cost to the prospective renters or homebuyers. With this reimbursement, the Board works to alleviate barriers to affordable housing. Impediments to Fair Housing Based on the County's analysis of impediments affecting the furtherance of fair housing, appro- priate strategies have been designed and implemented to eliminate or reduce the impact of those barriers. The following recommendations included in the "Fair Housing Plan" promote fair housing within Orange County: [~l • Increase the educational opportunities and provide training relating to Fair Housing through workshops, forums and presentations • Target specific protected groups for fair housing information • Continue to consult with local lending institutions regarding their Community Reinvestment Act activities. • Provide training to housing providers and consumers about their obligations and rights.. Homeless Assessment Based on a point-in-time count conducted on January 26, 2005, the total number of homeless people in Orange County was 230, Fifty-nine homeless persons in were in families, including 38 children. Additionally, 70 chronically homeless persons were documented, representing 30% of the entire homeless population, which is well above the national average of 10%. These num- bers, however, do not include people who are doubled up, that is without a legal residence of their own and temporarily staying with another person. A more detailed survey of the homeless in Orange County is planned for the summer of 2005 to capture this information, as well as an- other point-in-time count to determine the number of unsheltered people in the summer.. On December 15, 2003, a total of 50 persons were found sleeping outside in Orange County. In addition, there were 12 families with 42 individuals as well as 144 homeless individuals sleeping in transitional or emergency shelters. There were 58 individuals counted who were character- ized as chronically homeless, 41 of whom were unsheltered. As of this 2003 point-in-time count, there were no less than 236 homeless individuals in Orange County. The resources and services to support the homeless in Orange County are coordinated by the Orange County Continuum of Care, with the Orange Person Chatham (OPC) Area Program serving as the lead agency, There are prevention, outreach and supportive services available to Orange County homeless to help alleviate their needs.. There is also a vision to create a 10 year plan to end chronic homelessness through the support of the Triangle Alliance to Resolve Chronic Homeless (TARCH), Nan-Housing Community Development Orange County and the Town of Chapel HiII believe that true community revitalization requires a comprehensive set of strategies to ensure success. Rehabilitating or constructing residential structures without improving the physical, social and economic environment in which they are located does not automatically revitalize neighborhoods. The public spaces and infrastructure used to support community development includes public facilities, including neighborhood facilities, parks and numerous health facilities for specialized cafe and medical research, The area's infrastructure includes water and wastewater treatment facilities that provide sufficient server capacity to all townships. Streets include two major inter- states as well as hundreds of miles of primary and secondary highways,. Public services include support to handicapped and substance abuse services, employment training, health services, and transportation for a wide variety of needs. Anti-crime measures and youth programs work in and out of the school system to provide awareness for students and increase public safety. There are three senior centers which pro- [$l vide classes, wellness programs, trips, and lunches for area seniors. Orange County and its Towns also provide small business owners with a variety of information and assistance to pro- mote area economic development. The Orange County and Town of Chapel Hill Planning and Inspections Department implements land use and environmental policies, zoning, building con- struction and standards through a system of regulations to promote stable and quality develop- ment. Five-Year Strategic Plan As a growing community, the Orange County and the Town of Ohapel Hill must successfully balance a diverse array of housing and community development issues. Given the range of competing needs, the community must invest its scarce public resources wisely. Therefore, as a general principle, the Town will attempt to expend public funds in a way that leverages the commitment of private sector supper t whenever possible. The following presentation utilizes this performance-centered approach to outline the Town's approach to housing and community development in the upcoming five years. This approach includes identifying goals, objectives and strategies; determining what resources are necessary to achieve these goals; analyzing and evaluating performance data; and using that data to drive improvements in organization. All objectives and performance indicators are based on a five- yeartime frame, Goal 1-Decent and Affordable Housing for Lower-Income Households Priont 1.1-Low income < 80%AMI homeowners that live in substandanl housin Strategies: - Continue to fund urgent repairs for qualified units - Continue to fund substantial rehabilitation for qualified units - Continue to incorporate handicap, weathedzation and lead-based paint improvements into all sub- stantialrehabilitations Output Indicators: - 25 substantially rehabilitated units (Orange CountylChapel Hili) 50 units with ur ent re airs Oran a Coun Pdorit 1.2 -Low income renters <fi0%AMI that live in substandaN housin Strategies: - Continue to fund the rehabilitation of existing rental housing units - Monitor and enforce rent and propedy standards for completed projects - Leverage existing Town and County resources by utilizing the federal low income tax credit, HUD Section 202 and 811, and other programs to construct new rental housing - Provide educational opportunities related to fair housing, tenant rights, etc - Continue to dialogue vrith the University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill on issues that affect afford- able rental o ortunities in the area Output Indicators: - 50 additional affordable rental units (Orange CountylChapel Hill) - 201ow income renters receive HOME funded rental assistance for up to 2 years each (Orange County) 100 units of renovated ublic housin Cha el Hill C9~ 10 - 150 units of refurbished ublic housin Cha el Hill Priority 13 -Low income (<80% AMI) homeowners that do not have indoor plumbing or adequate connections to existing public water and sewers stems Strategies: - Continue to fund the connection of lower income homeowners to existing water and sewer facilities Continue to fund the construction of com lete indoor lumbin facilities Out ut Indicators: - 100% of all Coun residents have ode uate indoor lumbin Oran e Coun ICha el Hill Prio ' 1.4 -Low-income renters <80% AMI That are otential homebu ers Strategies: Provide down-payment and closing cost assistance to qualified homebuyers - Provide homebuyer education and counseling with an emphasis on credit - Provide acquisition, infrastructure, predevelopment and/or construction funding to eligible non- profitsand for-profits to develop affordable housing opportunities Establish homeownershi ro ram to assist existin Section 8 reci tents Out ut Indicators: 75 additional lower income homebu ers Oran a Coun ICha el Hill Pdo ' 1.5 - Eliminate bamers to affoNable housin Strategies: - Challenge and encourage non-profit and for-profit affordable housing providers to share resources and collaborate - Seek legislation that would require all local governments to require new residential and commercial developers in the County and Towns seeking zoning approval and/or permits to contain at least 15% affordable units in residential projects - Declare 2006 "The Year of Affordable Housing" and implement a public education that defines af- fordablehousing - Utilize equity sharing and community land tmst concepts to limit the dramatic escalation of housing costs Output Indicators: - 100 units of new affordable housing in mixed income developments (Orange County/chapel Hill) Increased awareness of barriers to affordable housin Oran e Coun ICha el Hill Goal 2 -Provide Housing and Services for Populations with Special Needs Priorit 2.1-Service-enriched transitional housin for homeless ersons with s ecial needs Strategies: Promote and make public service funds available to homeless agencies that operate emergency shelters - Partner with other funding agencies to encourage the development of transitional housing (SRO's, group homes) that isservice-enriched Continue to strengthen partnership with the local Continuum of Care Provide property acquisition funding to eligible non-profits and for-profits to develop transitional housin Output Indicators: - Provide financial assistance to support the constmction of a residential center for homeless men Oran e Coun ICha el Hill Priority 2 2 - Continuum of services for special populations including older adults, disabled, mentally ill, persons with AIDS and at-risk oath Strategies: Promote and make public service funds available to agencies that serve identified special popula- tions [10] ii - Partner v~ilh other funding agencies to encourage the development of transitional housing (SRO's, group homes) that isservice-enriched - Continue to strengthen partnership with local service providers - Support applications for federal supportive housing funds - Provide property acquisition funding to eligible non-profits and for-profits to develop permanent housin for those with s ecial needs Output Indicators: - 20 additional permanent housing units for those with special needs (Orange County) Provide communi services to 100 area outh Cha el Hill Goa13 -Promote Neichborhood and Economic Development Priority 3.1-Promote revitalization in selected Chapel Hill neighborhoods and economic development in general throughout fhe Count Strategies: - Strengthen partnerships with neighborhood associations (community pride, education, family ser- vices, etc ) Work with neighborhoods to design and implement specific beautification strategies, including neighborhood cleanups - Promote recreational opportunities for area youth - Prioritize one to two neighborhoods located in Chapel Hill and develop revitalization plans accord- ingly - Concentrate Town funding in selected neighborhoods to create maximum impact. Programs may include redevelopment activities, CHDO Development-Inf II and various rehabilitation programs. - Build community capacity and better coordinate neighborhood services through the regular dissemi- nation of information. Examples may include Community Development Day workshops, self-help workshops, activity updates, etc - Continue to work v~ith area Chambers of Commerce and others to promote the economic develop- ment ofthe community - Coordinate effort of various Town departments to concentrate resources into selected neighbor- hoods Output Indicators: Development of a small area plan for the Rogers Road Neighborhood and a Neighborhood Conser- vation Distdct for the Pine Knolls neighborhood (chapel Hill) Promote coun wide artnershi s chat are dedicated to the economic develo ment of the Coun Anti-Poverty Strategy The 2000 Census reported that 15,318 people in Orange County (14.1%) had incomes below the poverty level-an increase of 3,576 people since 1990. In addition to their housing prob- lems, they often have other social service needs. They face a variety of problems that prevent them from improving their economic situation, escaping poverty and obtaining adequate and affordable housing. Orange County and the Town of Chapel Hill have targeted significant CDBG and HOME re- sources within core low-income areas to execute its anti-poverty strategies, These resources will act as catalysts to invite additional public and private investment of capital and services; in- [11] iz crease the quantity and quality of affordable housing; and help low to moderate-income resi- dents acquire needed information, knowledge and skills to improve their employment opportuni- ties. The anti-poverty strategy is the unifying thread that ties the housing, homeless, public housing and non-housing community development strategies together as one comprehensive plan for reducing the number of families that fall below the poverty level. The strategic plan, goals and objectives noted throughout this part pro mote self-sufficiency and empowerment. Annual Action Plan The following tables show the proposed sources and uses of funding available to Orange County for the fiscal year 2005-2006 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devel- opment. More detailed descriptions are provided in the Annual Plan portion of this document. Fiscal Year 20D5.2D06 Fundin 'i Source of Funds Amount Community Development Block Grant $685,997 HOME Investment Partnership Program $707,949 ', HOME Matching Funds $159,287 I HOME Residual Funds $111,660 '' Total $1,664,893 [12] 13 Fiscal Year 2005.2006 Fundin Uses of Funds Amount HOME Program Rental Assistance $153,102 Property Acquisition $200,000 Second Mortgage Assistance $270,000 Pre Development Costs $145,000 New Construction (Infrastructure) $100,000 Homeownership Assistance $25,000 Operational Support $15,000 AdminisUation $70,794 Community Development Block Grant Renovation of Public Housing $217,000 Infrastmcture Development: Habitat for Humanity $100,000 Homeownership Assistance: Orange Community Trust $100,000 Sewer Connection Assistance $42,775 Development of a Public Facility $25,000 Community Services $70,700 Pro ram Administration $130,502 Total $1,664,693 [13] i4 Application for 2006-2007 Community Development Block Grant Funds and HOME Program funds AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS Town of Chapel Hill 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 968-2728 Orange County Department of Housing and Community Development 300 W. Tryon Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919) 245-2490 15 GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Wbie6 Form? This form is to apply for CDBG or HOME funds for Affordable Housing projects. There is a separate fornr for Community Service projects. If in doubt, please contact the Chapel Hill Housing and Neighborhood Services or Orange County Housing and Community Development staff. Affordable Housing projects would include the following activities: Property Acquisition New housing construction Housing rehabilitation Construction or improvement of public facilities Homeownership / Downpayment Assistance Tenant Based Rental Assistance (HOME only) Infrastructure Development /Site improvements Construction of public improvements (CDBG only) Emergency Home Repair Predevelopment Costs CASG or HOME? This is not a simple question, since the programs do overlap, Here are some guidelines: • CDBG assistance is limited to projects within the Town of Chapel Hill • HOME funds may be used anywhere in Orange County (Carrboro, Hillsborough or Orange County) • Non-Housing projects -CDBG only • New housing construction - HOME only (except for Community Based Development Organizations which may use CDBG for new housing construction in Chapel Hill) Please see Attachment 1 for rnore information about the Community Development and HOME Programs. If in doubt, please contact Town of Chapel Hill or Orange County staff. Eligible Applicants HOME applicants must be: • Consortium member governments; or Non-profit agencies or for-profit corporations applying tlrrou i a member government (outside Orange County: contact your member govenunent for additional application requirements); or • Non-profit Conmiunity Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs). II I (v CDBG applicants must be: • Local government; or Non-profit agencies with a primary purpose of providing housing, community or economic development services within the Town of Chapel Hill. "Non-profit" means having a SOlc(3) tax exemption notice from the IRS. All applicants must demonstrate a track record of continuous, active, and relevant operation for at least two years. Income Eligibility In general, all projects must benefit persons with household income below 80% of area median income adjusted for family size. Please see Attachment 4 for current income limits. Grant Period The funding period starts July 1, 2006. Costs incurred before that date and before aPerformance /Development Agreement has been executed cannot be reimbursed.. Special Conditions Construction projects rnust comply with federal rules for: environmental review, "Davis Bacon" wage rates, real property acquisition, contract procurement, lead based paint, and (for lazge projects) HUD Section 3 economic opportunity, Because of these conditions, HOME and CDBG funds cannot be provided for construction projects that are scheduled to start before July 1, 2006. Please also note that the intention to use federal funds for a project triggers federal acquisition and relocation regulations affecting real estate purchase. Invalid Applications maybe rejected without evaluation. Reasons may include: Applications 1) Program not clearly eligible according to CDBG/HOME regulations.. 2) Applicant has demonstrated poor past performance in carrying out CDBG- or HOME-funded programs, or complying with federal regulations. 3) Applicant fails to provide audited financial statements or other required information. Project Evaluation CDBG applications will be reviewed by the Town of Chapel Hill Housing & Funds Allocation and Neighborhood Services Staff: The Town's Housing and Community Development Advisory Board will provide a recommendation to the Council on the Community Development and HOME Programs. HOME applications will be reviewed by the Orange County HOME Program Review Committee consisting of an elected official and staff person from each participating jurisdiction. The HOME Program Review Committee will develop a recommendation to forward to each of the four governments. In addition, the Town and County will seek citizen input on the Plan tluough public hearings.. Please see Attaclunent 2 for a proposed schedule for development of the Community Development and HOME Program plans III ~~ Applicants should understand that this is a competitive application process for limited funding. There may be applications for projects that satisfy many of the evaluation criteria but are not funded. Successful applications may be funded for less than the amount requested. IV i~> DETAILED APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Submit original and one copy of full application by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 28, 2006. CDBG Applications maybe submitted by hand at the Chapel Hill Planning Department, Chapel Hill Town Hall, Third Floor, or by mail to: Loryn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Services Coordinator Town of Chapel Hill 405 Martin Luther King .Tr. Blvd.. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 HOME Applications maybe submitted by hand to the Housing and Community Development Office, Orange County Richard L. Whitted Human Services Center, First Floor, or by mail to: Tara Fikes, Director Orange County Housing and Community Development 300 West Tryon Street Hillsborough, NC, 27278 • Electronic submission is not acceptable. • Please complete each question directly on the application form. Attachments should only be used to provide supplemental information. The appbcation form maybe completed manually or reproduced in your word processor system (recommended), The application form can be downloaded from the Town of Chapel Hill or Orange County website. • Please do not use binders or covers, • Please read all questions and instructions carefully. The care that goes into accurately and informatively completing this application is evidence of your agency's ability to manage the complexities of CDBG and HOME program requirements. 1f you have questions about the eligibility of an activity or about the application please contact the following: CDBG HOME Loryn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Services Coordinator Town of Chapel Hill (919) 968-2728 lclark@townofchapelhi Il.org Tara Fikes, Director Orange County Housing and Community Development (919)245-2490 tf kes~co.oranae.nc.us V 1°~ CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTATION INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION (Place an "X" in each box.) You must provide an ORIGINAL plus ONE Copy of the following sections in the order listed: ^ Applicant Information ^ Program Description ^ Project Budget and Funding ^ Performance Measurement ^ Agency Description ^ Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest Also, please provide ONE of each of the following attachments, if available: ^ Current Organizational Chart ^ Current Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation ^on file with the Town /County* ^attached ^ IRS tax determination letter (501(C)(3) ^on file with the Town /County* ^attached ^ Most recent independent audit ^on file with the Town /County* ^attached ^ Auditor's management Letter ^on file with the Town /County* ^attached ^ Most recent un-audited Financial statement ^on file with the Town /County* ^attached ^ Current list of Board of Directors ^on file with the Town /County* ^attached ^ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy ^on file with the Town /County* ^attached Please check with Town and / or County staff before indicating that documents are on file. VI ~~ Affordable Housing Town of Chapel Hill CDBG Orange County HOME Program Application for Funding for an AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT This is an application for: ^CDBG ^HOME ^ Both SECTION I APPLICATION INFORMATION Pull Legal Name of Applicant: Applying as: ^ Town of Chapel Hill CDBG Subrecipient (CDBG only) (check one) ^Orange County HOME Subrecipient (HOME only) ^Other Member Government (HOME only) (Subrecipient agency, if any: ) ^Community Housing Development Organization (HOME only) Address: City/State/Zip: Telephone Number: Contact Person: Title: Telephone Number: E-mail: Name of Project: Total funds requested: $ To the best of my knowledge and belief all data in this application are true and current. The document has been duly authorized by the governing board of the applicant. Signature: Mayor/Chair' of Board Date a~ Affordable Housing SECTION II PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ILA, Program Title: II.B. Program Location(s) (be as specific as possible): II.C. Type of Activity (check one): ^ New construction for Homeownership ^ Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation ^ Acquisition (for rental or homeownership) ^ Public Facility or Improvement Infrastructure Construction /Improvement ^ Emergency Home Repair ^Other (Specify) New Construction for Rental ^ Rental Rehabilitation ^ Predevelopment Costs ^ Tenant Based Rental Assistance ^ Homeownership / Downpayment Assistance ^ Pre-development Costs II.D. Short Description. Please provide one or two sentences stating the number and type of housing or other units expected to result from this project and the tazgeted client group. State both total number of units in project and number to be assisted with CDBG/HOME funds (e.g. "New corrstructior: of 5 orre- bedroonr aparhnents for rent to developmentally disabled adults,- all rants to be HOME-assisted ") II.E Project Description, Please attach a detailed narrative description of the project, addressing all of the following questions. Please check each box below, to show that you have addressed the question, and insert information directly in blanks. Where the question is not applicable or no information is available, insert N/A. Site ^ General location map showing development site in relation to streets and points of interest in the surrounding neighborhood (at Least''/z mile radius). Waterways and railroads must be shown, ^ Site map showing lot boundaries, street access, location of structure(s), and other site features. Pictures of the site are encouraged ^ Size of development site: acres ^ Current site zoning and the status of any required planning reviews,. ^ Site control: If you already own the site or property, submit a copy of the deed and describe all existing liens or deeds of trust on the properly. If the site is currently under an option agreement, submit a copy of the option and purchase agreement. as Affordable Housing Property Acquisition ^ Has agency acquired real property in order to carry out the project, or is property acquisition planned? ^ Has property owner been informed of your intention to use federal funds for this project? If so attach letter,. ^ Provide a copy of an appraisal. Pictures of the property are encouraged. ^ Is the property currently occupied? If so, state the number of tenants and describe in detail how you will determine relocation needs and help occupants to relocate in accordance with Uniform Relocation Act. Include the cost of this in your budget, If you have issued a General Information Notice to tenants informing them of their rights to relocation assistance, attach a copy. Construction Detail ^ Floor plan and sketch of finished building(s),. Annotate floor plan to show ADA features if present, Annotate sketch to emphasize design features that you consider particularly athactive and compatible with other buildings in the neighborhood. ^ How many units will be newly constructed: rehabilitated: ; ^ Square footage of each unit:-; Number of bedrooms/baths: ^ Will project participate in an externally monitored energy efficiency program (e.g. Energy Star)? Yes: (provide details).. No: ^ How many units will have full ADA accessibility: ; ^ How many others will have at least the following accessibility features: • An at-grade or ramped entrance to the main floor or the capability to easily install a ramp later on; and • All doorways and passageways on the main floor at least 32" wide; and • A batlrroom or half-bath on the main floor that will accommodate a wheelchair (show dimensions of unobstructed floor area on floor plan) Lead-Based Paint (Rehab projects only) ^ Describe in detail how you plan to address lead-based testing and abatement or hazard control on any property built before 1978. Affordability, Marketing, & Supportive Services ^ Proposed rents or' sales prices for' completed housing units, For rental units, estimate utility costs, ^ Process for marketing to ensure an adequate pool ofincome-eligible renters or buyers ^ Any steps planned to ensure long-term affordability of housing units, including subsidy recapture, land trust, equity sharing, buy-back options, etc. ^ Any services coordinated with the project that will help ensure occupants' long-term housing success. a~ Affordable Housing Infrastructure and Public Facilities (attach maps to il]ustrate information below) ^ How many households will have direct access to improved infrastructure: ^ How many vacant lots will be provided with water/sewer availability: ^ How many persons will have improved transportation accessibility: II.F. Project Team. Identify the project team byname, 'off b title, and employment status (employee, independent contractor, or volunteer), and describe each person's relevant experience and specific responsibilities in this project. If the team is not yet assembled, please describe how you will select them. For Rehabilitation projects only: List all project staff who have completed training in Lead Safe Work Practices (with date) or have any more extensive training in Lead Based Paint hazard control. II.G. Timetable. Timetable. Please complete a detailed and realistic timetable showing when each work task will be completed (e.g planning, obtaining financing commitments, design, environmental review, bidding, loan closing, key milestones in construction, marketing, final inspection, occupancy, etc.). The larger the project, the more detail we expect to see. If requesting Community Development funds, your timetable must reflect an expectation of starting construction or expending a significant amount of funding before Apri1.30, 2007, and of completing the project by December 2007, and for HOME funds by June 30, 2008. to ~'I- Affordable Housing II.H. Client Demographics, Please complete the following tables to the best of your ability. Show actual or estimated numbers of beneficiaries, not percentages, in each category., In general you should count households as the beneficiaries for housing programs and persons for non-housing programs. Please see Attachment 4 for the current income limits for the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill MSA. 31-50% of AMI 51-80% of AMI >80% of AMI* ~ TOTAL ~ ~ * Seek aAvice frnm Tnwn of r'.hanel Hill nr (lranne Gnnty staff if vnnr nrniert will above 80%AMI. Number Disabled i Homeless with HN/AIDS benefit any people .:Lnu area nenent Persons a5 Affordable Housing SECTION III PROJECT BUDGET AND FUNDING III.A. Sources of Funds Show total sources of funds for the project, including funds already expended. If project financing structure will change when construction is completed, then you should complete the "Permanent" financing column, if not, then leave column blank. Attach funding commitment letters where available or copies of funding applications you have submitted, Source Committed? Construction Period Permanent if different 2006-2007 Request No $ $ Prior year HOME.* $ $ Prior Year CDBG* $ $ HOME program income $ $ CDBG Program Income $ $ Other funds (list): $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Support from the Public $ $ Bank Loans etc. $ $ Other sources (list): $ $ $ $ ` $ $ Total $ $ * HOME or CDBG funds received from the state should he treated as "other fiords" IILB. Terms of Project Funding. Specify the requested amount and terms of your CDBG or HOME funding request, along with the details of all other loans listed above for the project.. CDBGBOME funding is sought in the form of a: ^ Grant ODeferred Loan ^Short- Term Loan State amounts and terms for all loans (if not known, tell us your working assumptions) Source Amount Term ( ears) Interest Rate Amortizing Y/N Any other requirements ~~ ~ Affordable Housing III.C. Costs Be as detailed as possible. Add or amend categories as needed. For all * items, please add details on how the costs have been estimated, The second column should cover total project costs (including those met from HOME or CDBG), the third column shows how much of each line item is to be met from HOME or CDBG Totals must be consistent with the sources shown in section IIIA, Category add/amend as needed All Costs This grant/loan onl construction Period Acquisition $ $ Relocation* $ $ Demolition/Clearance $ $ Site improvements* $ $ Rehabilitation* $ $ New construction* $ $ Construction contingency $ $ Architect/Engineer fees $ $ Construction loan fees $ $ Construction interest* $ $ Construction period taxes $ $ Legal/Accounting $ $ Other Prof fees (Appraisal etc) $ $ Agency project delivery costs (if no develo er fee) $ $ __ Other pre-construction or construction period costs: $ $ $ $ $ $ Permanent Permanent loan fees $ $ Developer fee $ $ Reserves $ $ Other $ $ Total Development Costs $ $ r~~ Affordable Housing III.D. Secondary Financing to Homebuyers (homeownership projects only) Complete this table for homeownership development, where assistance is being provided to the homebuyer, either tluough the rollover of the project's CDBG or HOME construction funding or other sources, Average Subsidy Source Homeowner Subsidy Terms Position Amount CDBG CBDO HOME CHDO Program Income Proceeds Program Income Proceeds Balance at 12/31/05 $ ~ $ $ Estimated receipts $ ~ $ ~ 1/1/06 - 6/30/06 Proposed Program Pro ram /Amount Pro ram /Amount Pro ram /Amount Pro ram /Amount Use & Amount III.E. Pro Forma (Rental Property Only) If you are developing property for rent, attach a 20-year pro forma showing estimated income, expenses, net operating income, debt service, and net cash flow. ai?, Affordable Housing SECTION IV PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT The Housing and Conmmnity Development Plan for 2005-2010 for Orange County, Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough identifies goals, priorities and output measures to address the Town's and County's housing and community development needs over the next five years, Please see Attachment .3 for a list of the goals approved by the governing bodies of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Orange County. Please visit Town's or County's website to view the Plan in its entirety. Please indicate how your proposed project would meet at least one of the outcome goals identified in the Consolidated Plan. Also indicate Performance Measures that you will use to evaluate the success of your program. Performance Measures aze specific measurable changes that you will look for and record to indicate whether or not your program outcomes are being achieved. The description of Performance Measures should also include the number and percent of clients that you expect to achieve the desired outcome(s). OUTCOME GOALS PERFORMANCE MEASURES 2006-2007 ANNUAL Benefit to the community, clients, or Ot1TCOME TARGETS changes in client behavior or conditions (The specific, measurable changes that you will (Number & ep rcent of Select at least 1 outcome and complete look for and record to indicate whether or not clients projected to achieve ALL columns for that row, your program outcomes are being achieved.,) desired chan e (you may delete other rows to make # u /o s ace 1. Decent and Affordable Housing for Lower Income Households who are homeowners that live in substandard housin 2. Decent and Affordable Housing for Lower Income Households who are renters that live in substandard housing 3. Decent and Affordable Housing for Lower Income Households who are homeowners that do not have indoor plumbing or adequate connections to existing ublic sewers stems 4. Decent and Affordable Housing for Lower Income Households who are renters that are potential homebu ers 5. Provide Housing and Services for Populations with Special Needs; Service enriched transitional housing for homeless ersons with s ecial needs ~~ Affordable Housing OUTCOME GOALS PERFORMANCE MEASURES 2006-2007 ANNUAL Benefit to the community, clients, or OUTCOME TARGETS changes in client behavior or conditions (The specific, measurable changes that you will (Number & ep rcent of Select at least 1 outcome and complete look for and record to indicate whether or not clients projected to achieve ALL columns for that row. your program outcomes are being achieved.) desired chap e (you may delete other rows to make # "~u s ace 6. Provide Housing and Services for Populations with Special Needs; Continuum of services for special populations including older adults, disabled, mentally ill, persons with AIDS, and at-risk outh 7. Promote Neighborhood and Economic Development; Promote revitalization in selected Chapel Hill neighborhoods and economic development throu hout the County 10 3~ Affordable Housing SECTION V AGENCY DESCRIPTION Please provide the following information for the agency that will actually carry out the project. Member governments carrying out projects entirely with their own staff may omit this section. V.A. Organization 1. What is your organization mission statement? 2. Incorporation date (Month and Year)? 3. Estimated Total Agency Budget for FY 2005: $ 4. Total number of agency staff (full time equivalents) 5. Does your organization have any of the following written management policies: Policy Yes No Date Last Updated On file with Town or Coun ? Personnel olicy Job descri tions Purchasing olicy Code of conduct ADA olic Indirect Cost Allocation Plan Conflict of Interest Policy V.B. Agency Track Record Please describe what makes your agency pazticularly qualified to carry out the program described in Section II. (This may include your past achievements in carrying out similaz projects, experience of key staff; collaborative relationships with other agencies, or any other features relating to agency capacity that you consider relevant.) V.C. Board of Directors 1. How many board members should you have according to your by-laws? 2. How many do you actually have at this date? 3, How often does your board meet? 4. What was the actual attendance at each of the last three regular Board meetings? 11 ~I Affordable Housing 5. Have you failed to reach a quorum at any Board meetings in the last 12 months? 6. What efforts do you make to ensure that your board represents the community it serves? V.D. Attachments Please provide one copy of each of the following documents, unless they are already on file with the Town or County: 1. An organizational chart. Highlight staff who will be responsible for this project.. 2. By-Laws, Articles of Incorporation, and 501c(3) determination letter. 3 A copy of your most recent audited financial statement, includine the management letter if one was issued. 4. If' you have completed a financial year that has not yet been audited, please also attach the un- audited financial statement for that year.. 5. A complete list of the members of your Board of Directors. Include addresses and phone numbers. 6. A copy of your ADA Policy. 12 ~~ Affordable Housing SECTION VI DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Are any of the Board Members or employees of the agency which will be carrying out this project, or members of their immediate families, or their business associates: a) Employees of or closely related to employees of the Town of Chapel Hill, Orange County, Carrboro or Hillsborough YES ^ NO ^ b) Members of or closely related to members of the governing bodies of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough or Orange County? YES ^ NO ^ c) Current beneficiazies of the program for which funds are requested: YES ^ NO ^ d) Paid providers of goods or services to the program or having other financial interest in the program: YES ^ NO ^ If you have answered YES to any question, please attach a full explanation, The existence of a potential conflict of interest does not necessarily make the project ineligible for funding, but the existence of an undisclosed conflict may result in the termination of any grant awarded. 13 ~~ ~~ Affordable Housing Attachment 1 National Objectives of Community Development Legislation Congress established the Community Development program in 1974 by consolidating a number of grant programs into one "block grant", The primary objective is: "development of viable urban communities, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunity, principally for persons of low and moderate- income." (Housing and Community Development Act of 1974) To receive future Community Development Block Grant funds, Chapel Hill must certify that its overall program carries out this primary objective, In addition, each Community Development Block Grant activity must: 1. Benefit low- and moderate-income persons (80% of median income and below); or 2, Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; or 3. Treat urgent needs posing an immediate threat to public health and welfare. Eligible activities for Communi~ Development Block Grant funding (from Federal Regulations) Community Development Block Grant funds may be used for the following types of activities (provided national objectives are also met): • acquisition of property • disposition of property • public facilities and improvements • clearance, demolition and removal of buildings • site improvements • some public services (subject to some limits in regulations) • relocation • housing rehabilitation, preservation and code enforcement • economic development activities • planning and administrative costs (subject to a cap of total funds spent on these activities) Alternatives that are generally not eligible include: • buildings used for the general conduct of government • new housing constn~ction (allowed in special circumstances) • general government expense political activities • purchase of equipment and personal property • operating and maintenance expenses 14 3~- Affardable Housing The HOME Program In 1990, Congress enacted the HOME Investment Partnerships Act, better known as the HOME Program, in an effort to provide a new approach to housing assistance at the federal level. This federal housing block grant would afford state and local governments the flexibility to find a wide range of housing activities through creative and unique housing partnerships among states and localities, private industry, and nonprofit organizations. In order to receive future HOME Program funds, each housing activity must fall in line with the following goals of the HOME Program: 1. To expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing, with emphasis on rental housing, for very low- and low-income citizens; 2. To strengthen the abilities of state and local governments to design and implement strategies for achieving adequate supplies of decent affordable housing; and 3. To encourage public, private and nonprofit partnerships in addressing housing needs. Eligible activities for HOME Program funding include (from the Federal Regulations): • Acquisition of property (including assistance to homebuyers); • New construction; • Reconstruction; • Conversions; • Moderate rehabilitation of non-luxury housing with suitable amenities; • Tenant-based rental assistance; • Relocation of displaced persons, families, businesses, or organizations; • Site improvements, acquisition of vacant land and demolition (under special conditions); • Project soft costs; • Administration /planning (for qualified Community Housing Development Organizations); and • Operating expenses far community housing development organizations. IS ~'S Affordable Housing Attachment 2 Tentative Schedule for Development of the 2006-2007 CDBG & HOME Program Plans Janua 25, 2006 Town of Cha el Hill Public Forum February 9, 2006 Orange County Consolidated Plan /HOME Pro ram Public Hearin Februa 28, 2006 Deadline fora lications March 22, 2006 Second Town of Chapel Hill Public Forum Preliminary Community Development and HOME Pro ram Plans May 4, 2006 Orange County Board of Commissioners Consideration of a HOME Program and Consolidated Plan Annual U date May 8, 2006 Chapel Hill Town Council Consideration of a Community Development and HOME Program Plans and a Consolidated Plan Annual Update; Hillsborough Town Board to consider HOME Program and Consolidated Plan Ma 12 Deadline for submittin Plan to FiUD This schedule is subject to change, Please visit the Town or County website for updates. 16 d (~ Affordable Housing Attachment 3 Summary of Goals, Priorities and Output Indicators from Housing and Community Development Plan for 2005-2010 for Orange County, Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough Goal 1 -Decent and Affordable Housing for Lower-Income Households Pdorit 1.1-Low income < 80%AMI homeowners that live in substandard housing Strategies: - Continue to fund urgent repairs for qualified units - Continue io fund substantial rehabilitation for qualified units - Continue to incorporate handicap, weatherization and lead-based paint improvements into all substantial rehabilitations Output Indicators: - 25 substantially rehabilitated units (Orange County/Chapel Hill) - 50 units with ur ent re airs Oran a Count Pdodt 1.2 -Low income renters <60%AMI that live in substandard housin Strategies: - Continue to fund the rehabilitation of existing rental housing units - Monitor and enforce rent and property standards for completed projects - Leverage existing Town and County resources by utilizing the federal low income tax credit, HUD Section 202 and 811, and other programs to construct new rental housing - Provide educational opportunities related to fair housing, tenant rights, etc. - Continue to dialogue wish the University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill on issues that affect affordable rental o ortunities in the area Output Indicators: - 50 additional affordable rental units (Orange County/Chapel Hill) - 201ow income renters receive HOME funded rental assistance for up to 2 years each (Orange County) - 100 units of renovated public housing (Chapel Hill) - 150 units of refurbished ublic housin Cha el Hill Pdodty 1.3 -Low income (<80%AMI) homeowners that do not have indoor plumbing or adequate connections to existing public waterandsewers stems Strategies: Continue to fund the connection of lower income homeowners to existing water and sewer facilities. - Continue to fund the construction of com lete indoor lumbin facilities Out ut Indicators: - 100% of all Count residents have ode uate indoor lumbin Oran e Coun /Cha el Hill Priodt 1.4 -Low-income renters <80% AMI that are otential homebu ers Strategies: - Provide down-payment and closing cost assistance to qualified homebuyers Provide homebuyer education and counseling with an emphasis on credit - Provide acquisition, infrastructure, predevelopment and/or construction funding to eligible non- profits and for-profits to develop affordable housing opportunities - Establish homeownershi ro ram io assist existin Section 8 reci tents Out ut Indicators: - 75 additional lower income homebu ers Oran e Count /Cha el Hill Priodt 1.5-Eliminate barriers to affordable housing Strategies: Challenge and encourage non-profit and for-profit affordable housing providers to share resources and collaborate - Seek legislation that would require all local governments to require new residential and commercial developers in the County and Towns seeking zoning approval andlor permits to contain at least 15% affordable units in residential projects - Declare 2006 "The Year of Affordable Housin "and im lement a ublic education that defines 17 ~~ Affordable Housing affordable housing - Utilize equity sharing and community land trust concepts to limit the dramatic escalation of housing costs Output Indicators: 100 units of new affordable housing in mixed income developments (Orange CountylChapel Hill) - Increased awareness of barriers to affordable housin Oran a Count /Cha el Hill Goal 2 -Provide Housing and Services for Populations with Special Needs Pdorit 2.1-Service-enriched transitional housing for homeless ersons with s ecial needs Strategies: - Promote and make public service funds available to homeless agencies that operate emergency shelters - Partner with ocher funding agencies to encourage the development of transitional housing (SRO's, group homes) that isservice-enriched - Continue io strengthen partnership with the local Continuum of Care - Provide property acquisition funding to eligible non-profits and for-profits to develop transitional housin Output Indicators: - Provide financial assistance to support the construction of a residential center for homeless men Oran a Count ICha eI Hill Pdority 2 2-Continuum of services forspeciai populations including older adults, disabled, mentally ill, persons with AIDS and at-risk outh Strategies: - Promote and make public service funds available to agencies that serve identified special populations Partner with other funding agencies to encourage the development of transitional housing (SRO's, group homes) that is service-enriched - Continue to strengthen partnership with local service providers - Support applications for federal supportive housing funds - Provide property acquisition funding to eligible non-profits and for-profits to develop permanent housin for those with s ecial needs Output Indicators: - 20 additional permanent housing units for chose with special needs (Orange County) - Provide communit services to 100 area ouch Cha el Hill Goal 3 -Promote Neighborhood and Economic Development Priority 3.1- Promote revitalization in selected Chapel Hill neighborhoods and economic development in general throughout the Count Strategies: - Strengthen partnerships with neighborhood associations (community pride, education, family services, etc ) - Work with neighborhoods to design and implement specific beautification strategies, including neighborhood cleanups - Promote recreational opportunities for area youth - Pdorifize one to two neighborhoods located in Chapel Hill and develop revitalization plans accordingly - Concentrate Town funding in selected neighborhoods to create maximum impact. Programs may include redevelopment activities, CHDO Development-Infill and various rehabilitation programs Build community capacity and beater coordinate neighborhood services through the regular dissemination of information. Examples may include Community Development Day workshops, self-help workshops, activity updates, etc.. - Continue to work with area Chambers of Commerce and others to promote the economic development of the community - Coordinate effort of various Town de artments to concentrate resources into selected 18 ~3~ Affordable Housing nei hborhoods Output Indicators: - Development of a small area plan for the Rogers Road Neighborhood and a Neighborhood Conservation District for the Pine Knolls neighborhood (Chapel Hill) Promote count wide artnershi s that are dedicated to the economic develo ment of the Count 19 -3~i Affordable Housing Income Limits For Extremely Low, Very Low, and Low Income I3ouseholds (Based on HUD data on area median family income for FY 2005, 2006 Income limits will be provided when available) 212005 U.S. Department of HUD Category %AMI 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person 6 Person 7 Person 8 P Extremely Low Income <30% 14,950 17,100 19,250 24,400 23,100 24,800 26,500 Very Low Income 31-50% 24,950 28,500 32,100 35,650 38,500 41,350 44,200 ~ Low Income 51-80% 39,950 45,650 51,350 57,050 61,600 66,150 70,750 7 Median Income 100% 48,860 55,840 62,820 69,800 75,380 80,970 86,550 f AMI =Area Median Family Income Client Income eligibility: HOME- and CDBG-assisted programs must serve low income clients (less than 80% of AMI).. For all HOME programs and for CDBG programs providing direct financial benefits, all clients must meet income eligibility limits. If you are not sure about your program's eligibility, please call the Town or County staff, Client Income Tracking: As well as ensuring client eligibility, HUD requires us to report the numbers of clients served in each of the income groups listed above.. You will be required to document the financial status of program recipients. Participants will also be required to sign a statement to verify the accuracy of the information submitted. 20