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Agenda - 05-01-2018 6-a - Orange County Consolidated Plan – FY 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan and Proposed FY 2018-2019 HOME Activities
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 1, 2018 Action Agenda Item No. 6 -a SUBJECT: Orange County Consolidated Plan — FY 2018 -2019 Annual Action Plan and Proposed FY 2018 -2019 HOME Activities DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development ATTACHMENT(S): 1) Resolutions 2) Draft FY 2018 -2019 Annual Action Plan Executive Summary 3) FY 2018 -2019 Proposed HOME Projects Summary Sheet 1 INFORMATION CONTACT: Sherrill Hampton, Housing and Community Development Director, (919) 245 -2490 PURPOSE: To: 1) Adopt a Resolution approving the Consolidated Plan's proposed FY2018 -2019 Annual Action Plan; 2) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign a Resolution approving the proposed HOME Program Activities for FY 2018 -2019; and 3) Authorize the County Manager to implement the HOME Program as approved by the BOCC, including the ability to execute agreements with partnering non - profit organizations after consultation with the County Attorney and based on the allocation received from HUD. BACKGROUND: In May 2015, based on Federal requirements, a Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs in Orange County was developed by the HOME Consortium 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. FY 2018 -2019 will be the fourth year of the 5 -year Plan. Each year, local communities are required to reassess the needs of the community. Public hearings provide an opportunity for the public, public agencies and other interested parties to provide input as it relates to the Consolidated Plan and updates of the proposed Annual Action Plans. The public is also asked to comment each year on the proposed uses of the annual HOME allocations. Public hearings were held by the Board of Commissioners on December 4, 2017 and April 3, 2018 to receive resident input and comments regarding the proposed Annual Action Plan and uses of FY2018 -2019 Program Year Funds. Furthermore, a 30 -day written public comment period was provided from March 29 - April 30, 2018. Notices were P placed in The Herald -Sun, News of Orange and La Noticia. Copies of the proposed Annual Action Plan were made available at Orange County Housing and Community Development Department's Main Office, Orange County Library and the Chapel Hill Library, as well as on the Orange County Website. All public comments received are summarized in the proposed FY 2018 -2019 Annual Action Plan. The Orange County HOME Consortium, known as the Orange County Local Government Affordable Housing Collaborative, anticipates the following Federal financial resources for FY 2018 -2019: FY 2018 HOME Funds $289,693 HOME Program Income $ 13,306 HOME Match $ 65,181 Total $368,180 The above amounts are estimates only and may be adjusted according to the allocation received from HUD. Furthermore, the HOME Consortium, comprised of one (1) elected official and staff members from Orange County, the Town of Carrboro, Town of Chapel Hill and Town of Hillsborough, reviewed the applications received as it related to proposed FY 2018 -2019 HOME funds and made recommendations regarding funding for consideration by each of the Consortium member jurisdictions' elected bodies as follows: Community Home Trust - Homeowner Assistance $ 60,000 Empowerment, Inc. — Rental Acquisition $145,000 Habitat for Humanity — Homeownership $ 60,000 Inter -Faith Council for Social Services (IFC) — Rapid Re- Housing and General Tenant -Based Assistance $ 25,000 Orange County — Housing Rehabilitation $ 49,211 Administration $ 28,969 Total $368,180 The requested amounts above may be adjusted based on the allocation the HOME Consortium receives from HUD. In accordance with the Orange County HOME Consortium Agreement, approved in May 2011, the HOME Program Design for each year must be approved by all jurisdictions prior to submission to HUD. The HOME Program Design is scheduled for approval by the Town of Carrboro on May 1, 2018 and by the Town of Chapel Hill on May 2, 2018. The Town of Hillsborough adopted the HOME Program Design on April 9, 2018. The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is therefore asked to consider approval of the attached HOME Program Resolution. The FY 2018 -2019 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to HUD on or before May 15, 2018. HOME Program Implementation After approval of the FY 2018 -2019 HOME Program Design by all Consortium participants, authorization is also requested to allow the Orange County Manager, based on the HUD allocation received, to execute agreements with partnering non - profit organizations as K necessary to implement the approved HOME Program Design. All agreements will receive the review and approval of the County Attorney's Office. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This item directs the funding allocation for HOME funds for FY 2018 -19. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF - SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle /traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1) Adopt a Resolution approving the Consolidated Plan's FY 2018 -2019 Annual Action Plan; 2) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign a Resolution approving the proposed HOME Program Design for FY 2018 -2019; and 3) Authorize the County Manager to implement the FY 2018 -2019 HOME Program Design, as approved by the BOCC, including the ability to execute agreements with partnering non - profit organizations after consultation with the County Attorney and based on the allocation received from HUD. Note: The 2017 Annual Action Plan approved by the BOCC included language that "if the final allocation is more or less than the estimated HOME allocation for FFY 2018, the Orange County HOME Consortium will adjust each line item to reflect the percent increase or decrease in the HOME allocation proportionate to the increase or decrease" in actual funds received. The same framework will be followed for this year. C! RES- 2018 -027 Attachment 1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF FY 2018 - 2019 Annual Action Plan for the FY 2015 - 2019 CONSOLIDATED HOUSING PLAN FOR ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BE IT RESOLVED, by the Orange County Board of Commissioners that the Commissioners authorize the County Manager to submit the Orange County Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs' FY2018 -2019 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, including all understandings, assurances, and certifications required therein. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby designated as the authorized representative of the County to act in connection with the submission of the Annual Action Plan and to provide such additional information as may be required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This of May, 2018. R ES- 2018 -028 5 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ORANGE COUNTY FY 2018 -2019 HOME PROGRAM DESIGN BE IT RESOLVED, by the Orange County Board of Commissioners, as a member of the Orange County HOME Consortium, approves the following activities for the FY 2018 -2019 HOME Program. Second Morti!ne Assistance Funds will be allocated to Orange County Habitat for Humanity to provide deferred payment, zero interest second mortgages for ten (10) homes throughout Orange County. Homes will be sold to households earning between 30 percent and 65 percent of the area median income. (Requested amount: $60, 000) $60,000 Homeownership Assistance Funds will be allocated to the Community Home Trust to provide homebuyer financial assistance for two (2) families in the Northside and Pine Knolls Neighborhood of Chapel Hill. (Requested amount: $60, 000) $60,000 Acquisition Funds will be allocated to EmPOWERment, Ina, for the acquisition of a single family property for lease to households earning 80% or less AMI. (Requested amount: $145, 000) $145,000 Tenant Based Rental Assistance Funds will be allocated to the Inter -Faith Council for Social Services for assisting persons experiencing homelessness too move quickly into permanent housing and achieve stability through a combination of rental assistance and supportive services. (Requested amount: $25, 000) $25,000 Housing Rehabilitation Funds will be allocated to the Orange County Housing and Community Development Department for housing rehabilitation activities. This program will provide rehabilitation to owner - occupied homeowners throughout Orange County earning 80% or less of the area median income. (Requested amount: $49,211) $49,211 Program Administration $28,969 TOTAL FY 2018 -2019 HOME PROGRAM FUNDS $368,180 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby designated as the authorized representative of the County to act in connection with the submission of this plan and to provide such additional information as may be required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is the day of , 2018 Mark Dorosin, Chair SEAL Orange County Board of Commissioners Town ORANGE COUNTY of NORTH CAROLINA Hills, , gh ORANGE COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM 300 W Tryon S Hillsborough, North =ina 78 AR 2018 )N PLAN Consortium Members: Orange County, the Town of Carrboro, the Town of Chapel Hill, and the Town of Hillsborough EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY C: FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Table of Contents PART I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Orange County HOME Consortium AP -05 Executive Summary -24 CFR 91.200(c), 91. 220( b) ................. ............................... 1. ' Introduction ................................................................. ............................... 2. Summary of the Objectives and Outcomes Identified in the Plan ............. 3. Evaluation of Past Performance .................................. ............................... 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and Consultation Process ........ 5. Summary of Public Comments ..................................... ............................... 6 Summar ...... 17 ...... 19 y................................ ............................... ....... PART II. THE PROCESS 19 20 21 PR -05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(c), 91. b) ................. 1. Agency /Entity Responsbile for Prep g/A istering the Plan ...................... 24 AP -10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I)....... ........................... ............................... 26 1. Introduction .......................... ............ ................... ............................... 2. Agencies, Groups, Organizatio an ho Participated in the Process W: andConsultations .... ........ ....................................... ............................... 28 AP -12 Participation ................... ......... ........................................ .............................38 1. Summary of citi ar ocess ............................. ............................... 38 PART III. ANNUAL AP -15 Expected Resou —91.. ( c)( 1, 2) ..................... ............................... AP -20 Annual Goals & OA i ................................. ............................... AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d) ........................................... ............................... AP -38 Project Summary ................................................ ............................... AP -50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f) .................. ............................... AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91. 220( g) ......................... ............................... AP -60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) ................................ ............................... AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) ................ AP -75 Barriers to Affordable Housing — 91. 220( j) ............................ ............................... AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) ...................................................... ............................... AP -90 Program Specific Requirements -91. 220( 1)( 1, 2, 4) ................ ............................... OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) .......... 41 .......... 43 .......... 45 .......... 46 .......... 50 .......... 52 .......... 54 .......... 57 .......... 61 .......... 63 .......... 67 rl FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan PART IV. APPENDIX SF 424 Form Certifications Resolution Citizen Participation OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) Orange County HOME Consortium FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA AP -05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction Orange County, North Carolina, is an entitle Housing & Urban Development's (HUD) HOM the representative member of the Orange Program, local governments are able t HOME funding for affordable housing. T ra (4) members: Orange County, wn o Hillsborough. The Town o apel ill als Grant (CDBG) funding a ear HOME Consortium. _ com u\un the U .S. Department of es nt Partnerships Program (HOME). It is Co HOME Consortium. Under the HOME ether P*7ty orm a consortium in order to receive H OME Consortium is made up of four rboro, the Town of Chapel Hill, and the Town of !ceives Federal Community Development Block my is the Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) for the As an entitle Vwillte he�ange County is required to complete an annual application for the use vestment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to the U.S. Department ban Development (HUD). The Annual Action Plan is a guide to how the Cos resources for specific activiti es that support the Goals and Objectives of the HOME Consortium's Five Year Consolidated Plan. This is the HOME Consortium's fourth Annual Action Plan of the FFY 2015 -2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan. The Five Year Plan describes the housing and non - housing needs of County residents and presents a five -year strategy to address those needs. The FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan for the Orange County HOME Consortium includes the Consortium's HOME Program and outlines which activities the Consortium will undertake during the program year. The Federal Fiscal Year begins October 1st and ends September 30th of each year. The Orange County Fiscal Year begins July 1st and ends June 30th of each year. The Federal Fiscal Year is abbreviated as "FFY" and the Orange County Program Year is abbreviated as "PY." This Annual Action Plan is for funds from Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2018 which began on October 1, 2018 and OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 1 10 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium which will end on September 30, 2019. Therefore, the Annual Action Plan is FFY 2018. However, it is for the Orange County Program Year of 2019. The FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan outlines the actions to be undertaken in Federal Fiscal Year 2018 with the Federal resources to be received by the Orange County HOME Consortium. The FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan excludes the Town of Chapel Hill's CDBG program since the Town is a Federal Entitlement that receives its own CDBG allocation from HUD. The Orange County HOME Consortium will receive approximately $289,693 from HOME funds for the FFY 2018 program year. The Orange County HOME Consortium also anticipates receiving approximately $13,306 in program income and the Consortium members will provide $65,181 in HOME Match. FFY 2018 Budget: Orange County proposes to undertake the followi • Habitat for Humanity - Second Mortgal • Community Home Trust - Homeowners tivities wi a FFY 2018 HOME funds: C ce: $60,000.00 istance: $60,000.00 • EmPOWERment, Inc. - Acquisi 5,000. • Inter -Faith Council for Social Ser es - ,000.00 • Orange County - Housi abili : $49,211.00 • Administration: 2 9.00 Total: $368,180. Five Year The Five Year Co idate an relied upon efforts of many individuals, organizations and citizens, in the devel of a comprehensive strategy to address the needs of the County. The goal of Orange County is to improve the quality of life for County residents by funding improvements to public facilities, infrastructure, public services, and by retaining and increasing the stock of affordable owner and rental housing units. This planning process also involves an analysis of HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, which provides statistical data on housing needs. To prepare its estimates and projections, the 2007 -2011 American Community Survey Estimates and the 2010 U.S. Census were used. This data is the most current information available to assess housing needs, homeless needs, special needs, social service needs, economic development needs, and other related needs. In HUD's assessment of Consortia across the country, those who truly meet the HOME program goals to address the most pressing affordable housing needs look less at geographic boundaries OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 2 11 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium in their operations. Those Consortia allocate funding according to local needs, the capacity to use the funds, and a regional strategy that addresses the broader housing needs of the Consortium as a whole —for the success and betterment of the whole —for a better quality of life and economic vitality for all the communities individually and collectively. Greatest Needs: According to the 2012 -2016 American Community Survey 5 -Year Estimates the elderly population of Orange County (age 62 and above) is 20,272 persons which represents 14.5% of the total County's population. As the County's population ages in place, there will be less available elderly units and a higher demand for those units. As part of the Master Aging Plan, Orange County aims to offer an array of housing options that reflects the diverse preferences and abilities of an older adult population. Orange County needs to conceptualize a continuum of housing types to accommodate rapid growth in its senior population and invest in the development of preferred ho sing models. There is a great need for housing rehabilitation in the existing hour ng stock occupied by low - and moderate - income persons. The housing stock,is old and the rental housing units range from fair to poor. Many of the higher quality rental housrrig dnits are located in the urban centers and close to the universities. The lower quality rental housing units are located in the rural areas. Improved code enforcement is needed to address these housing deficiencies. There is also a lack of "accessible " nits in the County that serve the needs of the physically disabled. Presentiy; there are 104 Accessible housing units for the disabled in LIHTC Projects in Orange County. - -Y There is a continu ng need,,for "af�tnd rdable" and "accessible" housing in Orange County. The existing housing,is generally',so�und there appears to be an adequate supply of market -rate housing. However'there is a'l�ck of affordable housing. The County has a growing population, and new construction,-and rehabilitation work is increasing again as evidenced by the number of building and renovation permits issued throughout the County. Real estate values continue to rise, which benefits property owners and most homeowners. However, these rising real estate values negatively impact very low -, low -, and moderate - income households who are increasingly cost - overburdened in their homes by 30 to 50 percent or greater; additionally, this hurts those who cannot find affordable housing and are having to increasingly seek housing outside of the County or live in substandard conditions not by choice, but by necessity. Housing values (both rental and owner - occupied) have increased with the rise in the number of households to the area. This increase has been especially burdensome on low- and moderate - income renter households. A decrease in the quality and the quantity of affordable rental housing has placed many of the very low- income households at imminent risk of becoming homeless. OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 3 12 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium It is estimated that there are approximately 1,600 owner and renter occupied housing units that are suitable for rehabilitation work in Orange County. However, the cost of rehabilitation exceeds the income and assets of many low- and moderate- income persons. Therefore, many of these housing units will remain vacant and or, in substandard, deteriorating conditions since the financial resources are not available to rehabilitate the housing units. There is a need for increased local, State, Federal, and private funds to provide financial assistance to lower income families to rehabilitate properties for more affordable housing. In addition, 21,663 housing units (38.38 %) were built before 1980, and therefore have a potential to be a lead -based paint hazard. For Orange County, it is estimated that 15% of low or moderate income families living in owner - occupied units are at risk of lead -based paint hazards and that 25% of low or moderate income families living in rental units are at risk of lead -based paint hazards. There is a lack of affordable housing for the very -low income in Orange County. Unfortunately, there are no new funding sources for permanent hoing that replaces Public Housing to meet the housing needs of the very -low income. The Coluhty should encourage and support private and non - profit development entities to build <\more _L(HTC high quality affordable housing developments throughout the County, especially iwthe'urban areas (though in urban areas cost and the lack of available land make this - almost prohibitive). Therefore, opportunities for infill development and acquisition and or rehabilitation in these areas should be encouraged to meet affordable housing needs and opportuhities %for access to transportation, services and employment. Orange County has approximately - 100 registered mobile home parks that are spread throughout the County. These'parl<s vary in quality, size, amenities, and condition of the mobile homes in each mobile home\park.''Many of these mobile home parks are in poor condition. It is estimated that " there are approximately 2,017 mobile home units in these parks. These units account for most�of\the affordable housing in Orange County. Of these units: 378 (18.74 %) are in sound condition ;'99Q ,(49:08%) are in need of minor repairs; 580 (28.76 %) are in need of major repairs; and 69 (3:42%) are economically infeasible to repair. The areas impacted with cost overburdened households are located in and around the urban areas of the County. These areas contain the largest concentration of employment opportunities and public and private amenities, but lack affordable housing. The urban areas of the County have the most public and community facilities. These areas also contain the majority of available public transportation. The urban neighborhoods contain many of the County's employment opportunities and existing housing stock. However, these areas are cost prohibitive for low- and moderate - income persons. Orange County has a community health clinic and a County Health Department clinic that provides dental and health services, which are relatively inexpensive. The County is also served by the UNC Hospital System and the Duke Hospital System. However, there is still a need for OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 4 13 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium more free or low -cost healthcare for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. There is a great need for mental health and substance abuse case management and treatment for people experiencing, or at risk of, becoming homeless. Orange County Employment Services need to increase its focus and resources to assist this population, including people with criminal histories and youth aging out of foster care. According to the 2012 -2016 American Community Survey data, Orange County has an unemployment rate of 5.9% which is lower than the North Carolina unemployment rate of 8.3% for that same period. The unemployment rate is larger in the 16 -29 age group as opposed to older age groups. According to the 2012 -2016 American Community Survey data, there are job deficiencies in certain sectors (the number of qualified workers exceeds the number of jobs available). Conversely, Orange County is also experiencing an employment deficiency in other areas (the number of jobs available exceeds the number of qualified workers). The County needs to continue to support and encourage new job creation, job retention, employment, youth employment, job training services, and educational developmental opportunities, especially for low- and moderate- income persons that help to close these gaps. Maps: \ l The following maps illustrate the demographic.characteristics of Orange County: • Population Density by-Block',G)roup • Percent White Popu�atio by -Block Group • Percent Minority'PopulatCion by Block Group • Percent Population Age 65 +,6y Block Group • Total Housing Units Points • Percent Owner-0c ',e pied Housing Units by Block Group • Percent Renter - Occupied Housing Units by Block Group • Percent Vacant Housing Units by Block Group • Low /Moderate Income Percentage by Block Group • Low /Moderate Income with Minority Percentage • Commercial Hotspots in Orange County, North Carolina OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 5 14 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium Population Density by Tract: Orange County, North Carolina ,� 4,928 8 108 1 8,211 11 .. ., 7,729 5,573 mr 6,066 © 4, ttim 3,183 7,626 12 EM P,85 5,517 3,292 5A23 ® 1a 187 3.450 3;6 7,766 2 1,995 764 16 ;701:1 5,187 D ® O 3.070 Legend 2014 Population Density (Per Sq Mi) '.�� County Boundary Tracts louse , 1 71-400 2,001 - 5,000 labels show ,° ' 63 Tracts Boundary 2014 total t In= 3.25 rdles 401 - 700 5,001 - 9,404 p wl = tract number population. , 701-2,000 A ESP.) Data & Maps, 2014, Am CIS Online. CieateO for Urts� Design Ventures LLC u'4CGeeWOWS, 4/2015 Population Density by Tract OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 15 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium Percent White Population by Tract: Orange County, North Carolina Legend Percent White Population !:i+ County Boundary Census Tract Miles 52%-54% 76%-80% Tracts Boundary labels show ° Z , 55 °% - 65 °% 81%-86% 1 ® =tract number 2014 total white population. pop tion. t in= 3.15mIs , 66%-75% NORTN ESP DaU R (daps, 2014, Arc CIS Online. Cmateh for Urban Design VenD-fre5 LLC by 4CGeowo6re, 4/2015 Percent White Population by Tract OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 0 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium Percent Minority Population by Tract: Orange County, North Carolina 702 os toa ,575 3,203 1.319 1,952 tblo tt 1,520 751 Bill , AFb % ®.297 _. ® �m D 713 116 117 Legend Percent Minority Population .''J+ County Boundary Census Tract Mlles 1 15 %- 20% 36%-40% labels show ° t 2 ' Tracts Bounda ' ry total minority 1 In 3]5 Mile 21%-30% 141%-57% ®o = tract number population 2014. , 31%-35% oRTR ESRI Dab & Maps, ?014, Ar GIS Online. Created for urban Desl9n b'enb3res LLC by 4CGe0wo0,s, 4r2016 Percent Minority Population by Tract OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 17 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium Percent Population Age 65 and Over by Block Group: Orange County, North Carolina a'J ® 767 ...- �� 733 tip +i t ,0 541 o 610 I f . i 4i ri1:1 U9' f`�1� ,1B : e30 lT _ ° 236 259 1 174 0 51115 "1 17. 1 -6 ttl� I O; Y E06 " Legend Percent Population Age 65 and Over 0%-5% 11.1 °k -16% ' l i County Boundary ; Tracts Bounda ry Census Tracts 2014 labels population s ow 2014 MI1es , t 0 i z Iln =3.25 miles 5.1% - 8% 16.1% - 19.4% " = tract number Age 65 and over. - 8.1%-11% NORTH ESR1 Data & Naps, 2014, Ar CIS Online. rreated for Urban De51gn VenNres I! C try 4CGeowoncs, 4Y0, 5 Percent Population Age 65 and Over by Block Group OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 9 , FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium Total Housing Units by Block Points & Tracts: Orange County, North Carolina • • • ° ° a n Fo 0 ° ° o. W.) ° ° -lim 0 4. t-I 0 M... 1 O O ° p ° �° °O�,° 0° °�1 °8 °Qn C O a0 • O O D C) o �1 ° ° ° ° ` o ° °o nU o o ° I i° ° ° ° °�° o ° 0 j 00o po O,,,s, i u�lp ° 11° ° no n° •o sm 700 ° 10 a� O n �J ° cS o o ° o • 0 ° o ° ° ° ° o Y • rl ;'1 a J ° ®, ° p ° ° n oo • r' FIT-1 v ° �a� aQ n 0 4 1 C) p t ) ° Legend RTi 41 Block Paint Housing Units Census Tract Mee. 401 -1,339 1 County Boundary 0 1 2 i Tracts Boundary labels show 0-50 ry 2014 total tt in= 3.25 miles 10 =tract number housing units. ° atTN ESRi Dats & Maps.2014,Ar GIS Online, Created lorurban Design Ventures LL C try4CGe0w0urs, 4/2015 Total Housing Units by Block Points OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 10 19 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium Percent Owner Occupied Housing Units by Tract: Orange County, North Carolina Legend Percent Owner Occupied Housing Units County Boundary Census Tract hlles 0 % -20% 60.1 % -75 k labels sho P ° 2 Tracts Boundary owner occupied I t in= 3.25.11as 20.1% - 40% 75.1 % - 100% Foul = tract number housing units. , 40.1%-60% NORTH ESRI Daly & Naps, :014, Ar GI Online, Create or fm'Urbw Design Ventures LLC by 4 CGeOWO6ra, 4/2015 Percent Owner Occupied Housing Units by Tract OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 11 20 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium Percent Renter Occupied Housing Units by Tract: Orange County, North Carolina Legend Percent Renter Occupied Housing Units County Boundary Block group F111eS , .0%-15% 50.1%-70% labels show ° ? ' Tracts Boundary renter occupied Iln= 3.25m11. 15.1% - 30% . _, 70.1 % - 100% 1° = tract number housing units. , 30.1%-50% NoR7N ESRI Dab & Maps, 3014, As GIS Online. Cmateo for Uroan Design Ventures LLC by 4CGeowon:5, 4/2015 Percent Renter Occupied Housing Units by Tract OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 12 21 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium Percent Vacant Housing Units by Tract: Orange County, North Carolina Legend Percent Vacant Housing Units ''j ; County Boundary Census Tract 2.6 % -4% 8.1 % -10% labels show o 1 2 Tracts Boundary vacant 11n= 3.25.1 —I. 4.1% - 6% 10.1% - 17.6% to = tract number housing units. 6A% - 8% ORTH ESP. 1 Dab & IAaps, -2014, AmGIS Online. Created for Urban Design Ventures PLC by4CGeeWMs, 4/2015 Percent Vacant Housing Units by Tract OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 13 WA FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium Low /Moderate Income Percentage by Block Group: Orange County, North Carolina {e 48% 34% p 31% � I 13% f 33% 51% 1 11 15% '48 %I. 41% ti 29% 11 31% 48% ,i 47% 28% .S 0 F r 18% " i /n s % 2 15% V" 14% 1 4% tr1�t 7% 1® 16% 39% (. ® i 7% 8. 1B9G 28% 25 43 28 %+ 1-2 28% 16 %. ) 14% 18% 26% \ 29% Income ?:i +County Boundary Block group Mil. , 1 0 1 2 o 51 /o F13de labels show the ' rlln= [ Tracts Bounda rY low /moderate a.nmleore to = tract number income percentage. sus 2010 NORTH ESRI Dah S Id ap5, 2014, ArcGIS Online- Created rot Urban Design Ventures LLC by 4C'Ge o`No lks, 42015 Low /Moderate Income Percentage by Block Group OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 14 23 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium Low /Moderate Income with Minority Percentage by Block Group: Orange County, North Carolina I _ 69% 48% 34% 31% 13% 1 33% 51% 63% 1n 15% 46 %{ Yr 41% f B •, 29% 31% p 48% i/ 47% 28% 10% � 2% {� 14% " 4% tliij ( 9 J 7 % ®7 16% I 39% IWO 1 7% 0% 11 0 ,8% 28% 25% 43 56 - 115 28% Y -� I %'r7 p' 1 - 1 5995 ' 28% - W %,1A7% 122 4 26% 29% Legend Low /Moderate Income Minority — 32.55 °� Block group Mlles , 1 Less than 51% ,• -• labels show the 0 1 z County Boundary low /moderate IIn =3.25 miles i { 51% or More income percentage. , Tracts Boundary ` Based on Census 2010 10 = tract number NORTH ESRi Data & Maps, 2014, Ar GI9 Online- Created for Urban De3lgn Ventures LL by 4CGeoWorVs, 4/2015 Low /Moderate Income with Minority Percentage by Blocl( Group OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 15 M! FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium Commercial Hot Spots: Orange County, North Carolina Legend Business Large Businesses County Boundary Density Surface by #of Employees 0 100- 200 Tracts Boundary � ry o 2 1 Low Business 0201-500 'o = tract number tln =3.25 01es I 1 Density 0 50 1 - 1,000 NORTH 1,001 - 46,996 High ESP Data F (daps, 2014, Ar GI: GnOne. Created for Urban Ge519n Venture LLC Uy4CVeoWons, 4!2015 Commercial Hot Spots OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 16 25 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan. The goal of the Orange County HOME Program is to improve the quality of life for County residents by retaining and increasing the supply of affordable housing units for both owner occupants and renters and by providing homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate - income residents. During the FFY 2018 CDBG Program Year, the County proposes to address the following priority need categories identified in its Five Year Consolidated Plan: Housing Priorit There is a need to improve the quality of the housing in the County by increasing the amount of decent, safe, sound, and accessible h in homeowners, renters, and homebuyers that is affordable to low- and moderat come per and families. Goals /Strategies: • HS -1 Housing Rehabilitation e to ide financial assistance to low- and moderate- income homeowners el a h it existing owner- occupied housing. • HS -2 Housing Constru Incr e supply of decent, safe, sound, and accessible housing that is aff able low- d moderate - income owners and renters in the County through bilit buildings and new construction including mixed design and mixed in developments that incorporate affordable housing options. • HS -4 Ho hi ssist low- and moderate - income households to become home ers by p idin down payment assistance, closing cost assistance, and housing seling tr ing including Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher holders. • HS -6 Perma sing - Support the development of permanent affordable housing options for you adults and other single individuals starting careers and families with members in modest paying professional careers (such as teachers, service works, and medical assistants), including creating and non - traditional affordable housing options in design (amenities, size, and cost) and that provides for more affordable units and an asset in communities. To meet the need of affordable housing the Orange County HOME Consortium is funding housing rehabilitation, homeowner downpayment assistance, and acquisition and rehabilitation of rental housing units. Homeless Priority — There is a need for housing and support services for homeless persons, and persons who are at risk of becoming homeless. OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 17 C. FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Goals /Strategies: Orange County HOME Consortium • HO -3 Prevention and Housing — Continue to support the prevention of homelessness and programs for rapid rehousing. To meet the need of affordable rental assistance the Orange County HOME Consortium is funding a Tenant -Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program. These funds will be used for rental subsidies to help individual households afford housing costs such as rent and security deposits in Orange County. The County may also assist tenants with utility deposits, but only when HOME is also used for rental assistance or security deposits. Administration, Planning, and Management Priority - There is a continuing need for planning, administration, mana ment, and oversight of Federal, State, and local funded programs, as well as an inc Ing need for cooperation and collaboration among public and private partners. The ities in the Consortium need to address the preservation of affordable housing, ajo ie de ment needs of the region, which ultimately affect the quality of life for all re nts. Goal /Strategy: • AM -1 Overall Coordination - v ra management and oversight for the successful administration and le riatives, eral, State, and local funded programs, including support of tivsearch and planning services for special studies, environ al cle ncand compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and 1 On October 3r 2017, O County Board of Commissioners approved a Resolution (2017 -064) ex ing the s pe of the HOME Program Review Committee. The Resolution renamed the c ittee e "Orange County Local Government Affordable Housing Collaborative" and p d detailed guidance on the responsibilities of the Collaborative moving forward. These responsibilities of the Collaborative include strategizing about funding options, posting updates on projects and affordable housing efforts, and providing guidance on administration of the HOME Program activities (i.e. recommending criteria for HOME Program funding, evaluating and recommending applications for HOME funding, and establishing a scoring system to review applications). Furthermore, the Collaborative would be responsible for utilizing potential affordable housing resources, reviewing all applicable leveraged resources, developing goals for development, and serving as advocates for affordable housing in Orange County. In addition, the Orange Water & Sewer Authority is now a member of the Collaborative. The Collaborative is working together to collaborate on a Mobile Home Parks Initiative; a housing rehabilitation activity; a Home Preservation Coalition; and the proposed Green Tract OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 18 WA FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan 3. 4. Orange County HOME Consortium development, which is a 104 acre development in which a portion of the development will be affordable housing. Evaluation of past performance This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. Orange County has a good performance record with HUD and the County regularly meets the performance standards established by HUD. The County prepares a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) each year. This report is submitted within ninety (90) days after the start of the new program year. Copies of the CAPER are available for review at the Orange County Housing and Community Developmen partment, 300 W. Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC. The FFY 2016 CAPER, which was the second CAPER the FY 2 019 Five Year Consolidated Plan, was submitted to HUD by September 29, 2 and was appro by HUD in a letter dated November 16, 2017. The FFY 2016 CAPER ate at the County assisted fifteen (15) households through its First -Time Homebuyer Pro and two (2) households through TBRA. The HOME program is being administer in m er and in accordance with applicable activity limitations and match require men Summary of Citizen Pa at' end consultation process Summary from cito""UP01%Lsection of plan. The Annual AM Plan is ma up of multiple components, which include: requests for funding; citizen participati nd th velopment of the Annual Action Plan. Each item of the plan elps benefit the low- and moderate - income population in Orange County. Orange County has an approved Citizen Participation Plan, as required by HUD, which is on file with HUD and at the Orange County Department of Housing and Community Development. The County has abided by its Citizen Participation Plan in the preparation and development of the FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan. The first step of the planning process for the FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan started with holding one (1) public hearings to obtain citizen input on the needs of Orange County. The first needs hearing was held on Monday, December 4, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Whitted Building, 300 W Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278. The first needs hearing was published on November 17, 2017 in "The Durham Herald -Sun" and on November 19, 2017 in "The Chapel Hill News ". It was posted on the County's website and emails were sent to local municipalities and non - profit agencies /organizations. At the public hearing, residents had the opportunity to give their input OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 19 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium and ideas on the housing, community development, and economic development needs in Orange County and how the HOME funds should best be spent to benefit low- and moderate - income persons. The second needs hearing was held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the Whitted Building, 300 W Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278. The second needs hearing was published on March 13, 2018 in "The Durham Herald -Sun" and on March 14, 2018 in "The Chapel Hill News ". It was posted on the County's website and emails were sent to local municipalities and non - profit agencies /organizations. At the public hearing, residents had the opportunity to give their input and ideas on the housing, community development, and economic development needs in Orange County and how the HOME funds should best be spent to benefit low- and moderate - income persons. The Orange County Department of Housing and Comm Development held a Funding Application Orientation Workshop on Tuesday, Novem!,N 017 at 9:00 am in the Chapel Hill Public Library located at 100 Library Drive, Chapel C 2 The Orange County HOME Consortium also held two (2) Question and Answe s on app ions for HOME funding on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 9:00 am and T ay, J ary 9, 201 at 9:00 am in the Chapel Hill Public Library located at 100 Library Drive, Hill, NC 27514. Applications for HOME funding were due back to the County b • 0 PM on day, February 6, 2018. Information was also available on the Orange County a of sing and Community Development's website. The FFY 2018 Annual A through Friday, April 27, on the County's web • Oran ounty Street, orol • Orange Cou 27278 lic display beginning Thursday, March 29, 2018 lays, at the following location in the County and d Community Development Department, 300 W. Tryon Library (Main Branch), 137 W Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC • Town of Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Schedule: The following schedule was used in the preparation of the FFY 2018 Action Plan: • Citizen, provider, and stakeholder consultation — December, 2017 through May, 2018 • Applications for HOME funds were made available — Tuesday, November 7, 2017 • Funding Application Orientation Workshop — Tuesday, November 28, 2017 • Published the First Needs Public Hearing Notice — November 17, 2017 and November 19, 2017 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 20 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium • Question and Answer Session on the HOME Funding Applications — Tuesday, December 5, 2017 and Tuesday, January 9, 2018 • First Needs Public Hearing — Monday, December 4, 2017 • Published the Second Needs Public Hearing Notice — Tuesday, March 13, 2017 and Wednesday, March 14, 2018 • Second Needs Public Hearing — Tuesday, April 3, 2018 • HOME Funding Requests due to Orange County — Tuesday, February 6, 2018 • FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan on display; begin 30 -day public comment period — Thursday, March 29, 2018 • End 30 -day public comment period — Friday, April 27, 2018 • County Commissioners' Adoption of the Plan — Tuesday, May 1, 2018 • Submission of Annual Plan to HUD — Tuesday, May 15, 2018 • Program Year Begins — Friday, July 1, 2018' 5. Summary of public comments This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. Meeting minutes from the First Needs Nblic Hearing held on Monday, December 4, 2017, the Second Needs Public Hearing held on Tuesday, April 3 2018 are in the attachments section of this Annual Action Plan. 6. Summary The FFY 2018 Annual Action j Plan for the Orange County HOME Consortium includes the County's HOME Program and outlines which activities the County will undertake during the program year beginningluly 1, 2018 and ending June 31, 2019. This is the County's fourth year of the FFY 2015 -2019 Five -Year Consolidated Plan. During the FFY 2018 Program Year, the Orange County HOME Consortium anticipates the following estimated Federal financial resources: • FFY 2018 HOME Funds: $289,693.00 • HOME Program Income: $13,306.00 • HOME Match: $65,181.00 Total: $368,180.00 During the FFY 2018 HOME Program Year, the Orange County HOME Consortium proposes to address the following priority need categories from its Five Year Consolidated Plan: OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 21 30 FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium • Housing Priority - There is a need to improve the quality of the housing stock in the County by increasing the amount of decent, safe, sound, and accessible housing for homeowners, renters, and homebuyers that is affordable to low- and moderate - income persons and families. • HS -1 Housing Rehabilitation - Continue to provide financial assistance to low- and moderate - income homeowners to rehabilitate their existing owner- occupied housing. • HS -2 Housing Construction - Increase the supply of decent, safe, sound, and accessible housing that is affordable to low- and moderate - income owners and renters in the County through rehabilitation of vacant buildings and new construction including mixed design and mixed income developments that incorporate affordable housing options. • HS -4 Home Ownership - Assist low- and moderate- income households to become homeowners by providing down payment,assistan'ce, closing cost assistance, and housing counseling training including Section 8 Housing_Ghoice Voucher holders. • HS -6 Permanent Housing - Support; the development ,- of permanent affordable housing options for young adults and other single individuals starting careers and families with members in modest paying ... professional careers (such as teachers, service works, and medical, assistants), including creating and non - traditional affordable housing options in4psign (amenities, size, and cost) and that provides for more affordable units and an asset In communities. • Homeless Priority ;There is a need'for housing and support services for homeless persons, and persons whdare at risk of becoming homeless. y o H073 Prevention and' Housing — Continue to support the prevention of homelessness andjprograms for rapid rehousing. • Administration, Planning, and Management Priority - There is a continuing need for planning, administration, management, and oversight of federal, state, and local funded programs as well as an increase in cooperation and collaboration amongst public and private partners and the communities in the Consortium in addressing affordable housing, preservation, and development needs of the region that ultimately affect the quality of life for all residents. o AM -1 Overall Coordination - Provide program management and oversight for the successful administration and leveraging of Federal, State, and local funded programs, including support of collaborative initiatives, research and planning services for special studies, environmental clearance, fair housing, and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 22 31 FFY 2.018 Annual Action Plan Orange County HOME Consortium The greatest needs for Orange County HOME Consortium are housing rehabilitation, homeownership assistance, and Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA). To meet these needs, the Consortium funded the following projects: • Habitat for Humanity - Second Mortgage Assistance: $60,000.00 • Community Home Trust - Homeownership Assistance: $60,000.00 • EmPOWERment, Inc. - Acquisition: $145,000.00 • Inter -Faith Council for Social Services - TBRA: $25,000.00 • Orange County - Housing Rehabilitation: $49,211.00 The FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan was on public display beginning Thursday, March 29, 2018 through Friday, April 27, 2018, a period of 30 days, at the following location in the County and on the County's website (http: / /www.co.orange.nc.us): -> • Orange County Housing and Community Development Department, 300 W. Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278 • Orange County Public Library (Main Branc'h), 137 W Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278 • Town of Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Lib ra'ryDrive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Upon completion of the 30 -day comment,`period, Orange County submitted the FFY 2018 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department-of Housing and Urban Development on or before Tuesday, May 15, 2018. \I Ji OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015) 23 32 Attachment FY 2018 -2019 HOME PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT PROGRAM Summary Sheet for FY2018 -2019 Proposed Projects Name of Applicant Proposed Project Activity & Brief Description Proposed Geographic Area Amount Requested Community Home Trust (CHT) Homeowner Assistance Northside and Pine Knolls $60,000 CHT will use funds to purchase two (2) homes in the Neighborhoods in Chapel Hill Northside or Pine Knolls neighborhood and /or provide second mortgage assistance. The target population consists of households earning at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. Empowerment Rental Acquisition Pine Knolls Neighborhood in $145,000 The acquisition of one 2- bedroom /1 bath unit located in Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC. The target population consists of households earning at or below 80% of the area median income. Empowerment is leveraging $25,000 from the NC Community Development Initiative. The total project cost is $170,000, including needed repairs. Habitat for Humanity Second Mortgage Assistance Fairview Community in $60,000 Habitat proposes to use funds as second mortgage Hillsborough and the Tinnin assistance for two (2) newly constructed homes in the Woods Subdivision in Efland identified communities in Orange County. Inter -Faith Council for Social Service (IFC) Rapid Re- Housing and General Tenant -Based Rental Countywide $25,000 Assistance IFC will use funds for the Rapid Re- Housing or other rental assistance program, which helps families experiencing homelessness move into permanent housing. IFC will assist twenty -five individuals earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. Orange County— Housing Rehabilitation Single - Family Housing Rehabilitation Countywide $49,211 The County will leverage HOME dollars to undertake additional housing rehabilitation activities. TOTAL $339,211