HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 02-21-2006-8aORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: February 21, 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, ext 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 far
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, opened at the February 9, 2006 BOCC meeting, provides an opportunity for 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 for 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.
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Town of Carrboro, North Carolina
Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Town of Hillsborough, North Carolina
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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
February 14, 2006
Prepared wish fhe assistance of:
Training &
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Associates, Inc.
www.tdainc.org
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Orange County is well known for its rich history, outstanding educational and employment
opportunities, 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 Bill of
Rights be added before they would ratify the U,S, 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 Catalina Office of State
Planning estimates that the population in the County in 2003 is 120,881. While mast 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
municipalities 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 % of the County and the Town of Chapel Hill, Blacks comprise 13,8 % of
Orange County (11 % of Chapel Hill). The mast 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 mare below the statewide
unemployment 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 1.1% in 1999 to a
high of 3,2% in 2002.
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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
average. 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 aver one-
half of all housing units in Orange County, In 2000, owner-occupied housing in Chapel Hill
represented 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
townhouses, Sales prices for new detached homes exceed $250,000 for both new and existing
homes. The average sales price for unincorporated Orange County in 2004 was $296,890, In
2004, 20% of homes sold for less than $160,000 down from 24% in 2003 and 29% in 2002.
Almost 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 aver $350,000, Housing in the Chapel Hill
area is currently among the most expensive in the Research Triangle region. In 2003, the
average purchase price of a home in Orange County rose from about $261,895 to $280,592. In
Ghapel Hill, the average purchase price was $320,913. Since 2000, the average purchase price
has increased 22.4% in Chapel Hill.
Rental 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,
Public Housing Programs
The Orange County Department of Housing and Community Development is responsible for the
administration of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, The Department does not
operate public housing developments. Currently, the Department administers approximately 623
units of Section 8 assistance with approximately 1300 people remaining on a waiting list as of
February 2006,
The Town of Chapel Hill Department of Housing administers 336 units of low-rent housing
located at 13 sites (12 in Chapel Hill and one in Garrboro). The department's goal is to refurbish
all 336 units of public housing over afive-year cycle using Community Development Block Grant
funds to pay for refurbishing work. The Department does not administer Section 8 tenant-based
rental assistance.. According to its most recent PHA plan, there is a waiting list of 220 persons
for housing assistance from the Town of Chapel Hill's Department of Housing,
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Housing Needs Assessment
Renter Households
One-half of all renter households experience a housing problem, which represents a 0.8%
reduction since 1990. The percentage of extremely low-income renters who experience housing
problems has increased overall since 1990. However, among extremely low- income, very Iow-
income and low-income renters, there has been an overall reduction in the number of housing
problems.
Owner Households
Over 20% of all owner households experience a housing problem, which represents a 0.3%
increase 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 decrease 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 disproporticnately 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
experience a disproportionately higher percentage of housing problems. Very low-income
households (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
developmental), 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/ar have substantial medical and care requirements.. The types
of housing for the elderly (and all those with supportive housing needs) vary depending on the
services needed to meet the requirements of the residents. In general, those who provide
special housing needs offer an array of services. Efforts are made to ensure maximum
independence in the least restrictive setting, but onsite support of those with special needs is
often required..
' 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.
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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 % were low-income.
Developmentally 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 far
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
pronounced 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
assumption that as much as 35% of these low-income households contain lead-based paint
hazards results in an estimated 5,789 low-income households with lead-based paint hazards in
Orange County,
Barriers to Affordable Housing
As with other types of development, Orange County's supply of affordable housing is dictated by
a variety of factors, the most significant being project affordability, availability of land and
infrastructure, developer preference for building high-end housing, 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 enable 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,
appropriate 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:
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,
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• Provide training to housing providers and consumers abcut 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
numbers, 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 far the summer of 2005 tc capture this information, as
well as another point-in-time count to determine the number of unsheltered people in the
summer.
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 Gounty 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
Ghronic Homeless (TARCH),
Non•Housing Community Development
Orange County and the Town of Chapel Hill 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
care 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
interstates 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 cut of the school system to provide
awareness for students and increase public safety. There are three senior centers which
provide 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
promote area economic development, The Orange County and Tawn of Chapel Hill Planning
and Inspections Department implements land use and environmental policies, zoning, building
construction and standards through a system of regulations to promote stable and quality
development.
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As a growing community, the Orange County and the Town of Chapel 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 Tawn will attempt to expend public funds in a way that leverages the
commitment of private sector support 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 Affordahle Housino for Lower-Income Households
Pdorit 1.1-Low income < 80%AMI homeowners that live in substandard 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
substantial rehabilitations
Output Indicators: - 25 substantially rehabilitated units (Orange County/Chapel Hill)
- 50 units with ur ent re airs Oran a Coun
Priorit 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 with the lJniversity 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
Priority i.3-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 ade uate indoor lumbin Oran a Count /Cha el Hill
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Priorit 1.4 -Low-income renters <80% AMt 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 to assist existin Section 8 reel tents
Out ut Indicators: - 75 additional lower income homebu ers Oran a Coun /Cha el Hiil
Priorif 1.5-Eliminate barriers to affordable 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
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
Goat 2 -Provide Housinc and Services for Populations with Special Needs
Priorit 2.1-Service-enriched transitional housin forhomeless ersons with s eclat 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 to strengthen partnership with the local Continuum of Caro
- 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 el Hill
Priority 2,2- Continuum ofservices (orspecial populations including olderadults, disabled, mentally ill, persons with AIDS and
at-risk oath
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 io develop permanent
housin for those with s eclat needs
Output Indicators: 20 additional permanent housing units for those wish special needs (Orange County)
- Provide communit services to 100 area oath Cha el Hiii
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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, eto)
- 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
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 better 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 departments to concentrate resources into selected
net 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 HiII)
- Promote count wide artnershi s that are dedicated to the economic develo merit of the Count
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 problems, 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 resources
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; increase the quantity and quality of
affordable housing; and help low to moderate-income residents acquire needed information, lmowledge
and sltills to improve their employment opportunities..
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 promote self-sufficiency and empowerment..
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The following tables show the proposed sources and uses of funding
County far the fiscal year 2005-2006 from the U.S. Department of
Development. More detailed descriptions are provided in the Annual
document.
available to Orange
Housing and Urban
Plan portion of this
Fiscal Year 2005.2006 Fundinr~
Source of Funds Amount
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Community Development Block Grant $685,997
HOME Investment Partnership Program $707,949
HOME Matching Funds $159,287
HOME Residual Funds $111,660
Total $1,664,893
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______ 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
Administraton $70,794
Community Development Block Grant
Renovation of Public Housing $217,000
Infrastructure Development: Habitat for Humanity $100,000
homeownership Assistance: Orange Community Trust $100,D00
Sewer Connection Assistance $42,775
Development of a Public Facility $25,000
Community Services $70,700
Pro ram Administration $130,502
Total $1,664,893
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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
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GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Which Form? This form is to apply for CDBG or HOME funds for Affordable Housing
projects. There is a senarate form for Community Service proiects. 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
CDBG 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 more
Development and HOME Programs.
Chapel Hill or Orange County staff
information about the Community
If in doubt, please contact Town of
Eligible Applicants HOME applicants must be:
• Consortium member governments; or
Non-profit agencies or for-profit corporations applying throw
a member government (outside Orange County: contact your
member government for additional application requirements);
or
• Non-profit Community Housing Development Organizations
(CHDOs)..
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CDBG applicants must be:
• Local govermnent; or
• Non-profit agencies with a primazy purpose of providing
housing, community or economic development services within
the Town of Chapel Hill.
"Non-profit" means having a 501 c(3) tax exemption notice from the IRS.
All applicants must demonstrate a track record of continuous, active, and
relevant operation for at least two yeazs.
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 must comply with federal rules for: environmental
review, "Davis Bacon" wage rates, real property acquisition, contract
procurement, lead based paint, and (for ]azge projects) I-IUT) Section 3
economic opportunity. Because of these conditions, HOME and CDBG
funds cannot be provided for construction projects that are scheduled to
start before .Iuly 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 may be rejected without evaluation. Reasons may include:
Applications 1) Program not clearly eligible according to CDBG/I-IOME 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 Boazd 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 forwazd to each of the four
governments. In addition, the Town and County will seek citizen input on
the Plan through public hearings. Please see Attachment 2 for a proposed
schedule for development of the Community Development and HOME
Program plans.
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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.
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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 Hi11 Planning Department,
Chapel Hill Town Hall, Third Floor, or by mail to:
Loryn Clazk, 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. Whiffed 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 directl on the application form. Attachments should
only be used to provide supplemental information. The application 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.
If 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@townofchapelhill.org
Tara Fikes, Director
Orange County Housing and Community Development
(919)245-2490
tfikes(a~co.orange.nc.us
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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
^ IItS 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 fmancial 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,
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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
APPLICATIQN INFORMATION
Full 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
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SECTION II
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
II.A. Program Title:
II.B. Program Location(s) (be as specific as possible):
ILC. Type of Activity (check one):
^ New construction for Homeownership
^ Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation
^ Acquisition (for rental or homeownership)
^ Pubhc Facility or Improvement
^ Infrastruchue 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 targeted client group. State both total number of
units in project and number to be assisted with CDBG/IiOME funds (e.g. "New construction of.5 one-
bedroom aparhnents, for rent to developmentally disabled adults; all units 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 property. If the site is currently under an option agreement,
submit a copy of the option and purchase agreement.
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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 attractive 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 bathroom 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.
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Infrastructure and Public Facilities (attach maps to illustrate 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 by name,,'ol 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 proiects 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
controh
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 lazger
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 Apri130, 2007, and of completing the project by December 2007,
and for HOME funds by June 30, 2008.
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II.H. Client Demographics. Please complete the following tables to the best of your ability. Shaw
actual or estimated numbers ofbeneficiaries, not percentages, in each category. In general you
should count households as the beneficiaries for housing progams and persons for non-housing
programs. Please see Attachment 4 for the current income limits for the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel
Hill MSA,
Number
<30%
31-50% ofAMI
51-80% ofAMI
>80% of AMI*
~ TOTAL I I
* Seek advice from Town of Chanel Hill or Orange County staff if your project will
above 80% AMI.
Number
Disabled
benefit any people
ramie
#LMI Persons
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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 be treated as "other funds"
IILB. Terms of Project Funding. Specify the requested amount and terms ofyour CDBG or HOME funding
request, along with the detai]s of all other ]owns listed above for the project,
CDBG/HOME funding is sought in the form of a: ^ Grant ^Deferred 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
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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 lIIA.
Category
(add/amend as needed All Costs This grant/loan
onl
Construction Period
Acquisition $ $
Relocation* $ $
Demolition/Cleazance $ $
Site impravements* $ $
Rehabilitation* $ $
New construction* $ $
Construction contingency $ $
Architect/Bngineer fees $ $
Construction loan fees $ $
Construction interest* $ $
Construction period taxes $ $
LegaUAccounting $ $
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 $ $
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III.D. Secondary Financing to Ilomebuyers (homeownership projects only)
Complete this table for homeownership development, where assistance is being provided to the
homebuyer, either through the rollover of the project's CDBG or HOME construction funding or other
sources.
Subsidy Source Average
Homeowner Subsidy
Amount
Terms
Position
CDBG
Program Income CBDO
Proceeds HOME
Program Income CI3D0
Proceeds'
Balance at 12/31/05 $ $ $ $
Estimated receipts
1/1/06 - 6/30/06 ~ $ $ $
d P
P Pro ram /Amount `Pro ram./Amount < Pro ram /Amount Pro ram /Amount
ropose
rogram
Use & Amount
IILE. Pro Forma (Rental Property Only)
If you aze developing property far rent, attach a 20-year pro forma showing estimated income, expenses,
net operating income, debt service, and net cash flow,
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SECTION IV
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
The Housing and Community 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 comrnumty development needs over the next five years. Please see Attaclunent .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 haw 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 are specific measurable changes that you will look for and record to
indicate whether or not your program outcomes aze 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 OUTCOME TARGETS
changes in client behavior or conditions (The specific, measurable changes that you will Number & ep rcent of
Select at least 7 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
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1, Decent and Affordable Housing
for Lower Income Households
wha 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
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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 & e~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
#
%
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
throughout the Coun
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SECTION V
AGENCY DESCRIPTION
Please provide the following information for the agency that will actually cazry out the project.
Member governments carrying out projects entirely with their own staff may omit this section.
V.A. Organization
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 olicy*
Indirect Cost
Allocation Plan
Conflict of
Interest Policy
V.S. Agency Track Record
Please describe what makes your agency pazticulazly 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 Boazd meetings?
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5. Have you failed to reach a quorum at any Boazd 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 501 c(3) determination letter.
3, A copy of your most recent audited financial statement, including the management letter if one
was issued,
4. If you have completed a financial yeaz that has not yet been audited, please also attach the un-
audited financial statement for that yeaz.
5, A complete list of the members of your Board of Directors, Include addresses and phone
numbers.
6. A copy of your ADA Policy.
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SECTION VI
DISCLOSURE: OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Are any of the Boazd 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 Chape] 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 beneficiaries of the program for which funds aze 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 awazded.
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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 (8Q% 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 Community 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
• same 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_generall~not eligible include:
• buildings used for the general conduct of government
• new housing construction (allowed in special circumstances)
• general government expense
• political activities
• purchase of equipment and personal property
• operating and maintenance expenses
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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 for community housing development organizations.
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Attachment 2
Tentative Schedule for Development of the 2006-200?
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 HUD
This schedule is subject to change. Please visit the Town or County website for updates,
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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
Priorit 1.1-Low income < 80%AMI homeowners that live in substandard housing
Strategies: Continue to fund urgent repairs for qualified units
- Continue to fund substantial rehabilitation for qualified units
- Continue io incorporate handicap, weatherization and lead-based paint improvements into all
substantial rehabilitations
Output Indicators: - 25 substantially rehabilitated units (Orange County/Chapel Hillj
- 50 units with ur ent re airs Oran a Coun
Priori/ 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 with 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)
- 20 low 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
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 Count residents have ode uate indoor lumbin Oran a Coun /Cha el Hill
Priodt 1.4 -Low-income renters <80%AMI that are otenfial 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 to assist existin Section 8 reci tents
Ouf ut Indicators: - 75 additional lower income homebu ers Oran a Coun /Cha el Hill
Priodt 1.5- Eliminate bamers to affordable housing
Strategies: Challenge and encourage non-profit and for-profit affordable housing providers to share resources
and collaborate
- Seek legislation chat 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 Housin "and im lement a ublic education that defines
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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 County/Chapel Hill)
- Increased awareness of barriers to affordable housin Oran a Coun /Cha el Hill
Goal 2 -Provide Housing and Services for Populations with Special Needs
Pdorit 2. t -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 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 construction of a residential center for homeless men
Oran a Coun /Cha eI Hill
Priodty 22-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
populations
- Partner with other funding agencies to encourage the development of transitional housing (SRO's,
group homes) that is service-endched
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 (hose with special needs (Orange County)
- Provide communi services to 100 area oath Cha el Hill
Goal 3 -Promote Neighborhood and Economic Development
Pribrity 3,1- Promote revitalization in selected Chapel Hiil 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
- Prioritize 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 better 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
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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
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Income Limits For Extremely Low, Very Low, and Low Income Households
(Based on HUD data on area median family income for FY 2005.
2006 Income limits will be provided when available)
212005 U.5. De artment 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 i
Median
Income 100% 48,860 55,840 62,820 69,800 75,380 80,970 86,550 £
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,.
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