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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 10, 2024
Action Agenda
Item No. 5-a
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community
Development Needs
DEPARTMENT: Housing
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
2020-2025 Consolidated Plan Blake Rosser, Director, 919-245-2490
Public Notice Aaron Rimmler-Cohen, Community
Presentation Development Manager, 919-245-
2490
PURPOSE: To hold a public hearing to receive preliminary comments from the public on current
housing and community development needs in Orange County.
BACKGROUND: The Consolidated Plan is designed to help states and local jurisdictions assess
their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make
data-driven, place-based investment decisions. The consolidated planning process serves as the
framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development
priorities that align and focus funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development's Community Planning and Development (CPD) formula block grant programs. For
the Orange County HOME Consortium, those programs are the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program, operated by Town of Chapel Hill, and the HOME Investment Partnerships
(HOME) Program, operated by Orange County's Housing Department. The steps are as follows:
• Consultation and Citizen Participation. Through the Consolidated Plan (often called the
"Con Plan"), grantee jurisdictions engage the community, both in the process of developing
and reviewing the proposed plan, and as partners and stakeholders in the implementation
of CPD programs. By consulting and collaborating with other public and private entities,
grantees can align and coordinate community development programs with a range of other
plans, programs and resources to achieve greater impact.
• The Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan, which may have a duration of between 3
and 5 years, describes the jurisdiction's community development priorities and multiyear
goals based on an assessment of housing and community development needs, an analysis
of housing and economic market conditions and available resources. Orange County's
2020-2025 Consolidated Plan is attached for example/reference purposes.
• The Annual Action Plan. The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans,
which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and
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non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific
goals identified by the Consolidated Plan.
• Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). In the CAPER,
grantees report on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the
prior year.
Orange County is currently in the "Consultation and Citizen Participation" phase of the planning
process, which includes at least two (2) public hearings. The first public hearing, being held on
December 10, 2024, is a preliminary hearing designed to receive public input on current housing
and community development needs before the Plan is drafted. A second public hearing will occur
in spring 2025 after a draft of the Plan has been published.
The eligible activities for CPD block grant programs are:
• Development of new units
• Acquisition of existing units
• Preservation/rehabilitation of existing units
• Homebuyer assistance
• Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
• Program Planning and Capacity-Building
• Grant administration
The allocation amounts for each program are variable, but are approximately $400,000 annually.
In FY 2024, Orange County was allocated $367,000 for its HOME program (representing a
decrease from recent levels), while Town of Chapel Hill was allocated $422,000 for its CDBG
program.
Applicant (subgrant recipient) eligibility for each program is based on a project that fits one of the
above eligible activities plus serving residents at 80% Area Median Income (AMI) and below. The
HOME Consortium evaluates all projects and crafts all plans with the goal of affirmatively
furthering Fair Housing.
The past expenditures on HOME activities are as follows:
Year Rental Homebuyer Rehab. Acquisition Grant TOTAL
Assistance Assistance Admin.
FY20-21 $96,497 $110,000 $37,476 $243,973
FY21-22 $111 ,113 $161,000 $60,905 $40,839 $37,476 $411,333
FY22-23 $142,188 $493,923 $9,825 $645,936
FY23-24 $128,275 $8,822 $137,097
TOTAL $478,073 $764,923 $60,905 $40,839 $93,599 $1,438,339
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Past agencies funded are as follows:
Activity Agency
Habitat for Humanity
Homebuyer AssistanceCommunity Home Trust
am Community Empowerment Fund
Rehabilitation Rebuilding Together of the Triangle
Acquisition EMPOWERment, Inc.
Tenant-Based Rental Orange County Partnership to End
Assistance Homelessness (OCPEH)
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with conducting the public hearing.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• GOAL 3: HOUSING FOR ALL
OBJECTIVE 1. Allocate predictable funding sources to contribute or support adding to
affordable housing stock.
OBJECTIVE 2. Address need and any policy barriers to increase access to emergency
shelter beds and other low-barrier housing including eviction diversion.
OBJECTIVE 7. Expand resources and invest in housing designed for our aging and
disabled residents.
OBJECTIVE 8. Preserve existing housing stock from disrepair and avoid displacement.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board open the public hearing,
receive public comments, and close the public hearing. A second public hearing will be scheduled
in spring 2025 after a draft of the Plan has been published.
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ExecutiveSummary.......................................................................................................................................5
ES-05 Executive Summary-24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b).........................................................................5
TheProcess...................................................................................................................................................8
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies-91.200(b) ......................................................................................8
PR-10 Consultation -91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(1) and 91.315(I)...............................9
PR-15 Citizen Participation -91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c)and 91.300(c) ..................................................20
NeedsAssessment......................................................................................................................................25
NA-05 Overview......................................................................................................................................25
NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment-24 CFR 91.405, 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)...........................................26
NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems -91.405, 91.205 (b)(2)............................32
NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems-91.405, 91.205 (b)(2)................34
NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens -91.405, 91.205 (b)(2)......................36
NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion -91.205 (b)(2).....................................................37
NA-35 Public Housing-91.405, 91.205 (b).............................................................................................38
NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment-91.405, 91.205 (c) ......................................................................42
NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment-91.405, 91.205 (b,d)...............................................44
NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs-91.415, 91.215 (f)...........................................46
HousingMarket Analysis.............................................................................................................................47
MA-05 Overview.....................................................................................................................................47
MA-10 Number of Housing Units-91.410, 91.210(a) & (b)(2)...............................................................48
MA-15 Cost of Housing-91.410, 91.210(a)............................................................................................50
MA-20 Condition of Housing-91.410, 91.210(a)...................................................................................52
MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing-91.410, 91.210(b)........................................................................55
MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services -91.410, 91.210(c)..................................................................57
MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services-91.410, 91.210(d)...........................................................59
MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing-91.410, 91.210(e)....................................................................60
MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets-91.410, 91.210(f)...........................................61
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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion.......................................................................................66
MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low-and Moderate-Income Households-
91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2).......................................................................................................................67
MA-65 Hazard Mitigation -91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)...........................................................................68
StrategicPlan ..............................................................................................................................................69
SP-05 Overview.......................................................................................................................................69
SP-10 Geographic Priorities-91.415, 91.215(a)(1) ................................................................................70
SP-25 Priority Needs-91.415, 91.215(a)(2) ...........................................................................................72
SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions-91.415, 91.215(b) ....................................................................76
SP-35 Anticipated Resources-91.420(b),91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) .................................................77
SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure-91.415, 91.215(k) .....................................................................80
SP-45 Goals-91.415, 91.215(a)(4) .........................................................................................................84
SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement-91.415, 91.215(c)...............................................87
SP-55 Strategic Plan Barriers to Affordable Housing-91.415, 91.215(h)...............................................88
SP-60 Homelessness Strategy-91.415, 91.215(i)...................................................................................90
SP-65 Lead-based Paint Hazards-91.415, 91.215(i) ..............................................................................92
SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy-91.415, 91.215(j).....................................................................................93
SP-80 Monitoring-91.230......................................................................................................................94
Annual Action Plan......................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
AP-15 Expected Resources......................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives........................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
AP-35 Projects............................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
AP-38 Project Summary............................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
AP-50 Geographic Distribution .................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
AP-55 Affordable Housing.......................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
AP-60 Public Housing................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing........................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
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AP-85 Other Actions................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements...................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Attachments................................................................................................................................................95
Summary of Public Comments................................................................................................................95
Summary of Resident Questionnaire Responses....................................................................................97
Maps .....................................................................................................................................................100
Orange County Resale and Recapture Provisions...................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
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Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
Introduction
The Orange County, North Carolina, HOME Consortium (known locally as the Local Government
Affordable Housing Collaborative) is a Participating Jurisdiction in the U.S. Department of Housing&
Urban Development's(HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). Under the HOME
program, local governments can join together to form a consortium to receive HOME funding for
affordable housing.The Orange County HOME Consortium is made up of four members: Orange County,
the Town of Carrboro,the Town of Chapel Hill, and the Town of Hillsborough. Orange County serves as
the lead entity for the Consortium.The Town of Chapel Hill also receives federal Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG)funding each year.
The primary purpose of the HOME program is to increase the supply of affordable housing. Participating
Jurisdictions have the opportunity to identify and choose the housing activities that best meet local
housing needs.To ensure HOME-assisted housing increases the supply of affordable housing, an
affordability period, during which a property must remain affordable to low-income households, is
required for assisted properties and income limits are required for eligible households.
HUD requires jurisdictions that receive HOME and CDBG funds to prepare and submit a Five Year
Consolidated Plan to define an approach to creating affordable housing opportunities within the
jurisdiction using federal and other funding sources.The Plan describes identified community needs,
available resources, housing priorities, and proposed activities under the HOME program for the entirety
of Orange County, as well as those specific to Chapel Hill for the CDBG program. The Plan establishes the
Consortium's goals for the next five-year period and outlines the specific initiatives the Consortium and
its member jurisdictions will undertake to address their needs and objectives by promoting the
rehabilitation and construction of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing, creating a suitable
living environment, removing slums and blighting conditions, affirmatively furthering fair housing,
improving public services, expanding economic opportunities, and other activities principally benefitting
low-and moderate-income persons.
This Consolidated Plan is a collaborative effort of the Consortium members,the community at large,
social service agencies, County and Town officials, housing providers, community development agencies,
and other relevant groups.The planning process was accomplished through a series of public meetings,
stakeholder interviews, resident surveys,statistical data, and review of previous community
development plans.The planning process has also involved analysis of HUD Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, which provides statistical data on housing needs,to prepare its
estimates and projections, 2007-2011 American Community Survey Estimates, and the 2010 U.S.
Census. This data is the most current information available to assess housing needs, homeless needs,
social service needs, economic development needs, and other related needs.
The Federal Fiscal Year begins October 1st and ends September 30th of each year.The Orange County
Fiscal Year, and HOME Program Year, begin July 1st and end June 30th of each year.The Federal Fiscal
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Year is abbreviated as "FFY" and the Orange County Program Year is abbreviated as VY."The Five Year
Consolidated Plan covers FFY 2020-2024 and PY 2021-2025.
The Orange County HOME Consortium is receiving$374,851 in HOME funds for FFY 2020/ PY 2021. This
is an increase from $311,832 received at the start of the previous five-year planning period, but a
substantial reduction from $728,277 received in FFY 2010.
Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
The Consolidated Plan is a guide for the Orange County HOME Consortium and the Town of Chapel Hill
to use for its housing and community development initiatives. Based on the Housing Needs Assessment,
Market Analysis, and community and stakeholder input received during the planning process,the
Strategic Plan portion of the Plan establishes the following priorities:
• Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness
• Housing for Low-and Moderate-Income Households
• Integrated Housing for People with Service Needs
• Community Development and Services
The goals and outcomes associated with each of these priorities are detailed in the Strategic Plan.
Evaluation of past performance
Orange County has a relatively good performance record with HUD, but there are definitely areas for
improvement.The Town of Chapel Hill has regularly been in compliance with required expenditure and
drawdown ratios for the CDBG program.The Orange County HOME program has regularly met the
performance standards established by HUD, including submission of its Consolidated Annual
Performance Evaluation Report(CAPER) each year,which assesses the degree to which the County met
the goals established in the prior year, and meeting the applicable HOME activity limitations, set-asides,
and match requirements. However, a routine on-site monitoring visit by HUD in August 2019 revealed
several areas for improvement for the Orange County HOME program, most notably the need for more
robust policies and procedures to govern the administration of the Orange County HOME program and
improved fund reconciliation between the County's accounting system and the HUD reporting and
accounting system.The Orange County HOME Consortium is actively addressing these issues and
working diligently to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of its HOME program.
Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process
The Orange County HOME Consortium, beyond compliance with its Citizen Participation Plan, advertised
and held three Public Hearings and two virtual (webinar) meetings that provided residents an
opportunity to discuss the County's HOME Program and affordable housing needs in general:
• February 14, 2020, 1:00 pm: First Public Input Webinar(online)
• February 19, 2020, 7:00 pm: First Public Hearing at the Carrboro Town Hall
• February 23, 2020, 2:00 pm: Second Public Hearing at the Hillsborough Police Substation
• February 25, 2020, 1:00 pm: Second Public Input Webinar(online)
• February 26, 2020, 6:30 pm:Third Public Hearing at the Hargraves Center in Chapel Hill
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These meetings were held in conjunction with the Town of Chapel Hill's CDBG program to create a
streamlined mechanism for community input on both HUD programs. In addition,the Consolidated Plan
Questionnaire, a survey soliciting resident and stakeholder input, was distributed widely throughout the
County.The Questionnaire was available in four languages (English, Spanish, Burmese, and Karen) and
included opportunities for both online and hard copy submission.
A Draft Plan was published on March 15, 2020 and posted on the County's website
(http://orangecountVnc.gov/2337/HOME-Consolidated-Plan), on the Town of Chapel Hill's website
(https://www.chapelhillaffordablehousing.org/), on the Town of Hillsborough's website
(https://www.hillsboroughnc.gov/), and on the Town of Carrboro's website
(https://www.townofcarrboro.org/2280/Orange-County-Consolidated-Plan). Summaries of the draft
plan were available for review at the following locations:
• Orange County Department of Housing and Community Development: 300 W.Tryon Street,
Hillsborough, NC 27278
• Town of Carrboro Town Hall: 301 W. Main Street, Carrboro, NC 27510
• Town of Hillsborough Town Hall: 101 East Orange Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
• Town of Chapel Hill Town Hall:405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
An additional Public Hearing was held on March 19, 2020 to receive comments on the Draft Plan.
Summary of public comments
Comments received in the three Public Hearings held before the publication of the Draft Plan, and the
one Public Hearing held after its publication to discuss the Draft Plan, are included in the Attachments at
the end of the Consolidated Plan.
Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments that were received have been accepted and incorporated into the draft Plan.
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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those
responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those
responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator Town of Chapel Hill Office of Housing and Community
HOME Administrator Orange County Department of Housing and Community Development
Table 1—Responsible Agencies
Narrative
Orange County is the lead entity for the HOME Consortium.The other member jurisdictions of the
Consortium in addition to the County are the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough. Orange
County's Department of Housing and Community Development is the administrating agency for the
HOME program. The Department prepares the Five Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans,
Environmental Review Records, Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (CAPER), as well
as monitoring contracts, processing pay requisitions, contracting, and overseeing the HOME program on
a day-to-day basis.
The Town of Chapel Hill's Office of Housing and Community is the administrating agency for the Town's
CDBG program. The Housing and Community Office prepares the Annual Action Plans, Environmental
Review Records, and coordinates the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (CAPER)
with the County, as well monitoring contracts, processing pay requisitions, contracting, and overseeing
the CDBG program on a day-to-day basis.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Orange County Town of Chapel Hill
Ms. Emila Sutton, Director Ms. Loryn Clark, Executive Director
Department of Housing and Community Office of Housing& Community
Development Town Hall,Third Floor
Richard Whitted Human Services Building,Third 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Floor Chapel Hill, NC 27514
300 W.Tryon Street Phone: (919) 968-2731
Hillsborough, NC 27278 Email: Iclark@townofchapelhill.org
Phone: (919) 245-2490
Email: esutton@orangecountync.gov
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PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(1) and 91.315(1)
Introduction
Consultation with community stakeholders was a critical component in the development of the IFFY
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. Consultation helped the Orange County HOME Collaborative identify and
prioritize community needs, develop strategies, and coordinate subsequent action plans.This process
also facilitated information sharing regarding community resources and promotes coordination with the
Collaborative and its member jurisdictions.
The Consortium consulted with social services agencies, service providers, community-based
organizations, housing providers, local government agencies and boards, neighborhoods leaders, and
elected officials.Two questionnaires were created and distributed to both residents and stakeholders to
help identify needs, gaps, and priorities for the next five years.The resident questionnaire was available
online in three languages(English, Spanish, and Burmese) and in hard copy in four languages (English,
Spanish, Burmese, and Karen). Input from a series of in-person and online meetings as well as the
questionnaires were used in the development of the strategies and priorities detailed in the
Consolidated Plan.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(1)).
Orange County works with the following agencies to enhance coordination:
• Orange County Housing Authority: Housed within the Department of Housing and Community
Development, the Housing Authority operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
for Orange County.
• Town of Chapel Hill Office of Housing and Community:The Town of Chapel Hill manages public
housing communities in Chapel Hill.
• Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness(OCPEH): Housed within the County
government, OCPEH acts as the Continuum of Care (Coc) lead for Orange County and
coordinates among local governments and service providers (including those providing health
services)to meet the housing and services needs of housing insecure Orange County residents.
• Social Services Agencies:The County provides funds to improve services to low-and moderate-
income people.
• Housing Providers:The County provides funds to rehabilitate and develop affordable housing
and provide housing options for low-and moderate-income households.
Each year, as part of the HOME and CDBG application planning process, local agencies and organizations
are invited to submit proposals for HOME and CDBG funds for eligible activities. These groups
participate in the planning process by attending the public hearings, informational meetings, and
completing surveys. Other entities, such as health service agencies were also engaged.The outreach
process facilitated communication around affordable housing in Orange County and how public and
private agencies and organizations can help address the most urgent needs.
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Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of people
experiencing homelessness (particularly individuals and families experiencing chronic
homelessness, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at
risk of homelessness
The Orange HOME Consortium coordinates extensively with the Orange County Partnership to End
Homelessness (OCPEH)that serves as the Continuum of Care (CoC) for Orange County.The four
jurisdictions participating in the Orange County HOME Consortium—Orange County and the Towns of
Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Carrboro—fund OCPEH, sharing costs based on population. Elected
officials from each jurisdiction serve on the CoC board, and staff from the two jurisdictions that have
Public Housing Authorities also have ex officio board seats with full voting privileges. In this way,the
jurisdictions direct all efforts to end homelessness, including funding decisions and policy priorities.
OCPEH staff meet weekly with Orange County Housing and Community Development staff, and are co-
located in this department. OCPEH staff meet regularly with all jurisdiction staff, and present annually to
the four elected boards on the work of OCPEH. Starting in 2016, OCPEH created a system map and gaps
analysis of homeless services in Orange County, and has updated this document annually with the latest
update issued June 2019. OCPEH staff also serve with staff from the four jurisdictions on the Orange
County Affordable Housing Coalition, a group of affordable housing developers,funders, advocates, and
staff seeking to collaboratively increase affordable housing units in Orange County. OCPEH staff
contribute information and ideas to the Consolidated Plan and to the Annual Action Plan updates.
OCPEH leads efforts, in conjunction with the HOME Consortium,to end homelessness in Orange County.
OCPEH directs the work of the biannual Plan to End Homelessness and ongoing coordination among
service providers through seven monthly standing meetings. In addition to the CoC board, HOME
Consortium members participate regularly in these CoC workgroups, including care coordination using a
by-name list.
OCPEH operates coordinated entry for people in housing crisis, directly people to appropriate resources
including homelessness diversion, shelter/emergency response referrals, and permanent housing
resources. Coordinated entry prioritizes permanent supportive housing for people experiencing chronic
homelessness. OCPEH has a standing monthly meeting with veteran service providers to particularly
address ending veteran homelessness, including care coordination using a veterans-only by-name list. As
part of the gaps analysis, OCPEH seeks to increase the quality and availability of Rapid Re-housing for all
people experiencing homelessness, including families. OCPEH coordinates the annual Point-in-Time
count in conjunction with HOME Consortium members, and has not found unaccompanied youth in any
year. OCPEH works closely with youth services providers and LGBTQ service providers and advocates to
ensure no youth are going uncounted. One of the current ten system gaps is a youth host homes
program to serve homeless youth. Overall, OCPEH coordinates with HOME Consortium members to
continue to fill system gaps and make updates the homeless gaps analysis.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate
outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS
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HOME Consortium members serve on the OCPEH Leadership Team,the CoC board that determines ESG
allocations each year. HOME Consortium members also serve on the CoC Project Review
Committee that determines program performance standards, evaluates program outcomes, crafts
funding priorities, and creates recommendations for CoC and ESG funding for Leadership Team
approval. Project Review Committee members look at program data each quarter to keep eyes on
program outcomes and help with funding decision-making during application periods.The Project
Review Committee determines funding policies and procedures annually during the CoC and ESG grant
competitions.The CoC contracts with the statewide Coalition to End Homelessness to serve as HMIS
lead, and administers HMIS in consultation with the Leadership Team, as CoC board, inclusive of HOME
Consortium members.
In 2016-2017 the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH) gathered people with lived
experience of homelessness, homeless service providers, community leaders, and state homeless
experts to map the homeless service system in Orange County.This process created the Orange County
homeless system map and the homeless system gaps analysis. OCPEH staff update the gaps analysis
each year.The last update was completed in June 2019.
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Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and
describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
Table 2—Agencies,groups,organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization Habitat for Humanity of Orange County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Housing
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Habitat was consulted to ascertain the housing
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation needs of the County.
or areas for improved coordination?
2 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Partnership to End
Homelessness
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Other government-County
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs-Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and OCPEH was consulted to ascertain the
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation homeless needs of the County and align the
or areas for improved coordination? Consolidated Plan's homelessness strategy
with that of the CoC.
3 Agency/Group/Organization Parent Advocates for Adult Children with IDD
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by People with Service Needs
Consultation?
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and PACID was consulted to ascertain the social
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation service needs of the County.
or areas for improved coordination?
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4 Agency/Group/Organization Hope Renovations
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Housing
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Hope Renovations was consulted to
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or ascertain the housing needs of the County.
areas for improved coordination?
5 Agency/Group/Organization DHIC, INC
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Housing
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and DHIC was consulted to ascertain the
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or housing needs of the County.
areas for improved coordination?
6 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Board of Commissioners
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government-County
Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The Orange County Board of
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or Commissioners was consulted to ascertain
areas for improved coordination? the housing needs of the County.
7 Agency/Group/Organization Compass Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-Victims
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? People with Service Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Compass Center was consulted to ascertain
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or the social service needs of the County.
areas for improved coordination?
8 Agency/Group/Organization Caramore Community
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
Service-Fair Housing
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
People with Service Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Caramore Community was consulted to
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or ascertain the social service needs of the
areas for improved coordination? County.
9 Agency/Group/Organization UNC Chapel Hill HomeLink
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Housing
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs-Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied
youth
People with Service Needs
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and UNC Chapel Hill HomeLink was consulted
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or to ascertain the social service needs of the
areas for improved coordination? County.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Community Empowerment Fund
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Housing
Services-homeless
Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and CEF was consulted to ascertain the housing
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or and social service needs of the County.
areas for improved coordination?
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11 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County DSS
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Housing
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Service-Fair Housing
Services-Victims
Other government-County
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
People with Service Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Orange County DSS was consulted to
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or ascertain the social service needs of the
areas for improved coordination? County.
12 Agency/Group/Organization Refugee Community Partnership
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Housing
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Service-Fair Housing
Services-Victims
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
People with Service Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Refugee Community Partnership was
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or consulted to ascertain the social service
areas for improved coordination? needs of the County.
13 Agency/Group/Organization COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES FOR
SUPPORTIVE ABODES(CASA)
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Housing
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
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How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and CASA was consulted to ascertain the
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or housing needs of the County.
areas for improved coordination?
14 Agency/Group/Organization Centre for Homeownership and Economic
Development
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Housing
Services-Education
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Economic Development
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The Centre for Homeownership was
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or consulted to ascertain the housing and
areas for improved coordination? economic development needs of the
County.
15 Agency/Group/Organization UNC TEACCH Autism Program
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? People with Service Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and UNC TEACCH Autism Program was
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or consulted to ascertain the social service
areas for improved coordination? needs of the County.
16 Agency/Group/Organization Friends of Residents in Long Term Care
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Housing
Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
People with Service Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Friends of Residents in Long Term Care was
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or consulted to ascertain the social service
areas for improved coordination? needs of the County.
17 Agency/Group/Organization Club Nova
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
People with Service Needs
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How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Club Nova was consulted to ascertain the
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or social service needs of the County.
areas for improved coordination?
18 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Department on Aging
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Other government-County
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
People with Service Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and The Orange County Department on Aging
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or was consulted to ascertain the social
areas for improved coordination? service needs of the County.
19 Agency/Group/Organization Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood Association
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and RENA was consulted to ascertain the
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or housing needs of the County.
areas for improved coordination?
20 Agency/Group/Organization The Exchange Club's Family Center in
Alamance County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Education
Child Welfare Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
People with Service Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Exchange Club was consulted to ascertain
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or the social service needs of the County.
areas for improved coordination?
22 Agency/Group/Organization Community Home Trust
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Housing
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Market Analysis
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How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Community Home Trust was consulted to
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or ascertain the housing needs of the County.
areas for improved coordination?
23 Agency/Group/Organization Triangle J. Council of Government
Agency/Group/Organization Type Regional organization
Planning organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Triangle J Council of Governments was
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or consulted to ascertain the housing needs of
areas for improved coordination? the County.
24 Agency/Group/Organization Self Help
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Housing
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Self-Help was consulted to ascertain the
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or housing needs of the County.
areas for improved coordination?
25 Agency/Group/Organization Weaver Community Housing Association
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Housing
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and Weaver Community Housing Association
what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or was consulted to ascertain the housing
areas for improved coordination? needs of the County.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
All relevant local agency types were consulted.
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan
overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Orange County Partnership to They are compatible.
End Homelessness
2016-2020 Affordable Orange County Board of They are compatible.
Housing Strategic Plan Commissioners
Table 3—Other local/regional/federal planning efforts
Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any
adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan
(91.215(1))
The Orange County Housing and Community Development Department is the administrating agency for
the HOME program. Close coordination is maintained with the other County departments,the Town of
Chapel Hill,the Town of Carrboro, and the Town of Hillsborough.The Town of Chapel Hill Office of
Housing and Community is the administrating agency for the Town's CDBG program. Close coordination
is maintained with the other Town departments, including the Economic Development Department,the
Public Works Department,the Parks and Recreation Department,the Planning and Sustainability
Department, local Police and Fire Departments.
Narrative
The Orange County HOME Consortium is a cooperative venture of Orange County and the Towns of
Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough.There is a good working relationship between all four
jurisdictions. In addition,there is an excellent rapport with the Continuum of Care and its member
organizations.
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PR-15 Citizen Participation - 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c)
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
Residents and community stakeholder were invited to provide input at a variety of public engagement sessions as well as a formal 30-day public
comment period for the draft plan.These opportunities included three in-person sessions held at different locations throughout the county
during evening hours; two online webinar meetings held during the daytime hours; a Resident Questionnaire available online and in hardcopy
form that helped identify priority areas; and a Stakeholder Questionnaire that asked for feedback on those priority areas.
The Consortium complied with the County's Public Participation Policy and Citizen Participation Plan,which satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR
91.105.The Consortium was committed to improving the accessibility of services to persons with limited English proficiency(LEP) and to
developing and implementing a system that gives LEP persons meaningful access to the Consolidated Plan engagement process.The Resident
Questionnaire was offered in English, Spanish, Burmese, and Karen languages, and the materials on the website were offered in English and
Spanish. During the in-person engagement sessions, simultaneous translation services were offered to Spanish-speaking participants.
The Outreach Plan was conducted using a "hub and spoke" model that consisted of developing a master list of contact information for service
providers, community-based organizations, housing providers, local government agencies and boards, neighborhoods leaders, and elected
officials.The Consortium relied on these individuals on the master outreach list to help spread the word through communication channels the
Consortium would otherwise be unable to access alone. These individuals were also provided with the Stakeholder Questionnaire after the
period of feedback for the Resident Questionnaire concluded.
The Resident Questionnaire was also made available online and on Orange County's website, and in hardcopy form at the various Town Halls
and public libraries.The Consortium member jurisdictions leveraged their social media platforms as well as word-of-mouth to inform residents
of the survey. Property managers were also made aware of the questionnaire via leaflets and information sheets.
Participant comments and a summary of the questionnaire results can be found in the Attachment Section of the Consolidated Plan.
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments
response/attendance comments received not accepted
and reasons
1 Public Hearing Non- Three Public Hearings were held A summary of comments is All comments were
targeted/broad before the publication of the Draft included in the Attachment accepted and
community Consolidated Plan in order to Section of the Consolidated Plan. considered in the
receive community input. development of the
The first Public Hearing was held plan.
at the Carrboro Town Hall and
attended by members of the
Carrboro Affordable Housing
Advisory Commission and a
member of the general public. In
addition to the Hearing,there was
an outreach table stationed in the
hallway to capture folks visiting
Town Hall for other reasons,as
there were several other events
occurring at the same time.
The second Public Hearing was
held at the Hillsborough Police
Substation and attended by
members of the general public
and law enforcement staff.
The third Public Hearing was held
at the Hargraves Community
Center in Chapel Hill and attended
by members of the general public.
A Spanish interpreter was
available at all three Hearings.
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments
response/attendance comments received not accepted
and reasons
2 Public Non- Two Public Participation Webinars The webinar included an input The results of the
Participation targeted/broad were held before the publication segment that consisted of three webinar poll were
Webinar community of the Draft Consolidated Plan in polls.The first poll collected accepted and
order to receive community input. input about housing needs;the incorporated into the
The Webinars had a few live second poll collected input about plan.
attendees,and recordings of both community needs; and the third
Webinars were posted online, as poll gauged familiarity with Fair
were the slides, in order to serve Housing laws in Orange County.
as an informational resource for
those unable to attend the
Webinars or Public Hearings.The
recordings had 54 total views.
3 Public Minorities A Resident Questionnaire was A summary of questionnaire The results of the
Participation disseminated to collect public responses and comments is Resident Questionnaire
Webinar Non-English input on housing and community included in the Attachment were accepted and
Speaking-Specify
needs and priorities.The Section of the Consolidated Plan. incorporated into the
other language: questionnaire received 188 plan.
Spanish, Burmese, responses. Of these 163
Karen respondents were from individual
Persons with residents,and 22 were from
disabilities representatives of a service
provider or organization.
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments
response/attendance comments received not accepted
and reasons
4 Internet Outreach Minorities All information pertaining to the One comment was received via All comments were
Consolidated Plan (Public Hearing web form suggesting HOME accepted and
Non-English dates and times, links to the funds be directed to groups who considered in the
Speaking-Specify
Questionnaire,etc.)was have been historically and development of the
other language:
broadcast widely to an electronic currently marginalized and who plan.
Spanish, Burmese, mailing list including housing are<30%AMI especially black,
Karen providers,social services Latinx,and other households of
Persons with providers,youth organizations, color, and that these households
disabilities disability advocacy organizations, be given priority.
language justice organizations,
Non- and more.
targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Table 4—Citizen Participation Outreach
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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Overview
This section primarily utilizes HUD's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy(CHAS) data to assess
changes in housing, social service, and economic development needs in Orange County. For tables using
CHAS data, 2005-2009 American Community Survey(ACS) estimates serve as the 'base' year, and 2011-
2015 ACS estimates serve as the most recent year. The CHAS data automatically populates the tables
with the relevant ACS estimates.
The Needs Assessment relies on two additional data sources beyond the CHAS data. Data pertaining to
homelessness was provided by the Director of the Orange County Partnership to End
Homelessness. Orange County is a part of the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness
Continuum of Care.
Data on public housing was provided by staff at the Orange County Housing Authority and Chapel Hill
Department of Housing.This information was supplemented with figures from HUD's Housing Authority
Profiles data interface.
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NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.405, 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)
Summary of Housing Needs
Between 2005-2009 and 2011-2015, Orange County's population increased 11.85%, with the county
adding 14,762 persons.The rate of household growth over the same time period was nearly 5%, and
Orange County added 2,465 households between the two estimates. While median household income
for Orange County residents rose nearly 19% between 2009 and 2015 without adjusting for inflation, the
increase is much smaller(8.62%) when accounting for inflation.
Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 %Change
Population 124,503 139,265 12%
Households 50,010 52,475 5%
Median Income $54,584.00 $59,290.00 9%
Table 5-Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Data Source:2005-2009 ACS,2011-2015 ACS
Number of Households Table
0-30% >30-50% >50-80% >80-100% >100%
HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI HAMA HAMFI
Total Households 7,725 5,450 8,690 4,410 26,205
Small Family Households 1,549 1,615 3,030 1,810 14,055
Large Family Households 323 279 559 185 1,410
Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age 973 940 1,364 664 5,485
Household contains at least one
person age 75 or older 527 705 879 329 2,014
Households with one or more children
6 years old or younger 791 787 1,292 433 3,024
Table 6-Total Households Table
Data Source:2011-2015 ACS
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Housing Needs Summary Tables
1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs)
Renter Owner
0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total
AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100%
AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Substandard
Housing-
Lacking
complete
plumbing or
kitchen facilities 69 19 30 15 133 24 0 4 0 28
Severely
Overcrowded -
With>1.51
people per room
(and complete
kitchen and
plumbing) 55 45 25 40 165 0 0 50 4 54
Overcrowded -
With 1.01-1.5
people per room
(and none of the
above problems) 85 169 249 10 513 119 39 169 15 342
Housing cost
burden greater
than 50%of
income(and
none of the
above problems) 3,745 1,179 250 15 5,189 1,415 690 555 179 2,839
Housing cost
burden greater
than 30%of
income(and
none of the
above problems) 254 1,315 1,685 330 3,584 245 455 1,115 570 2,385
Zero/negative
Income(and
none of the
above problems) 670 0 0 0 670 164 0 0 0 164
Table 7—Housing Problems Table
Data Source:2011-2015 ACS
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2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or
complete plumbing,severe overcrowding,severe cost burden)
Renter Owner
0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total
AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100%
AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Having 1 or more of
four housing
problems 3,955 1,414 554 75 5,998 1,560 725 770 200 3,255
Having none of four
housing problems 769 1,780 4,375 2,145 9,069 590 1,530 2,995 1,985 7,100
Household has
negative income, but
none of the other
housing problems 670 0 0 0 670 164 0 0 0 164
Table 8—Housing Problems 2
Data Source:2011-2015 ACS
3.Cost Burden >30%
Renter Owner
0-30% >30-50% >50-80% Total 0-30% >30-50% >50-80% Total
AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 672 758 479 1,909 435 400 748 1,583
Large Related 178 94 19 291 95 28 68 191
Elderly 267 263 277 807 673 526 628 1,827
Other 3,035 1,482 1,235 5,752 554 213 213 980
Total need by 4,152 2,597 2,010 8,759 1,757 1,167 1,657 4,581
income
Table 9—Cost Burden>30%
Data Source:2011-2015 ACS
4.Cost Burden >50%
Renter Owner
0-30% >30-50% >50- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total
AMI AMI 80% AMI 50% 80%
AMI AMI AMI
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 579 290 15 884 365 225 239 829
Large Related 139 0 15 154 55 4 19 78
Elderly 219 50 40 309 534 276 260 1,070
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Renter Owner
0-30% >30-50% >50- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total
AMI AMI 80% AMI 50% 80%
AMI AMI AMI
Other 2,905 863 185 3,953 510 194 34 738
Total need by 3,842 1,203 255 5,300 1,464 699 552 2,715
income
Table 10—Cost Burden>50%
Data Source:2011-2015 ACS
5.Crowding(More than one person per room)
Renter Owner
0- >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total
30% 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100%
AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Single family
households 140 173 270 10 593 104 35 190 4 333
Multiple, unrelated
family households 0 40 4 30 74 20 4 29 15 68
Other, non-family
households 0 0 0 10 10 0 0 0 0 0
Total need by 140 213 274 50 677 124 39 219 19 401
income
Table 11—Crowding Information-1/2
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
Data Source:2011-2015 ACS
5. Households with children present
Renter Owner
0-30% >30- >50- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total
AMI 50% 80% AMI 50% 80%
AMI AMI AMI AMI
Households with
Children Present 359 540 825 1,724 240 215 584 1,039
Table 12—Crowding Information—2/2
Data Source:2012-2016 CHAS,Table 13(Children under age 6)
Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.
According to the 2013-2017 American Community Survey (ACS),there were an estimated 7,274 one-
person owner households and 7,403 one-person renter households in Orange County in 2017.These
one-person households made up 23%of homeowner households and 37%of renter households,
respectively. While most renters living alone (70%) are under 55, more than three-quarters of
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homeowners living alone are age 55 or older. While the ACS does not reveal the housing costs for these
senior homeowners living alone in Orange County,the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard
University has reported that, nationally, more than a third of adults over age 50 are housing cost-
burdened (meaning they pay more than 30%of their income for housing).Therefore, it is likely that
many of Orange County's older homeowners will struggle financially with home maintenance.The
County can alleviate this challenge by funding home repairs for low-income homeowners, and can
further support aging in place by coordinating with service agencies to connect older residents with
supportive services, programs, and activities.
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or
victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
• People with Disabilities: Based on the 2012-2016 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy
(CHAS) Data, an estimated 5,485 or 27%of renter households and 9,940 or 31%of homeowner
households have a member with a disability.Among renters with a disability, 72%are
considered low-income, meaning they earn no more than 80%of the County's area median
income (AMI), and 45%of homeowners with a disability are low-income.The majority of these
low-income households with a disability, both renters and owners, also have one or more
housing problems, such as housing cost burden, substandard facilities, or overcrowding.
• Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence,Sexual Assault,and Stalking: According to the
FBI Uniform Crime Reports,there were 17 reported cases of rape in Orange County in 2017.This
is equivalent to a rate of 11.85 per 100,000 people; the statewide rate is 18.27 per 100,000
people.
What are the most common housing problems?
Housing cost burden is the most common housing problem among both renters and homeowners in
Orange County. The 2012-2016 CHAS Data reveals that 21%of homeowners are housing cost-burdened,
with 9% paying 30-50%of their income for housing and 12% paying more than half their income for
housing. The rate of cost burden among renters is almost twice that of homeowners: 43%of renters are
cost-burdened,with 19% paying 30-50%of their income for housing and 24% paying more than half.
Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems?
Senior households and households including a person with a disability are most affected by the high cost
of housing in Orange County. As Tables 9 and 10 above show, about 40%of households experiencing
housing cost burden are elderly. Elderly households and people with disabilities often subsist on fixed or
limited incomes that cannot keep up with the rising cost of housing.
People experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless are also disproportionately impacted
by high housing costs, as people in these circumstances often have limited income and/or excessive
costs detracting from the proportion of their incomes that can be put toward housing, making it very
difficult to afford housing.
Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children
(especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of
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either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the
needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing
assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance
The Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH) does not collect this data specific to
Orange County's Continuum of Care (CoC). Orange County has seen success in implementing a homeless
diversion program, and are currently diverting 25% of households presenting for a shelter bed using a
mix of strengths-based guided conversation plus flexible funding.
If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a
description of the operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to
generate the estimates:
OCPEH has not developed a CoC-specific definition of an "at-risk group".
Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an
increased risk of homelessness
There is a great need for affordable housing units, particularly income-based rental units, which are
another of the current gaps in the homeless service system.
Discussion
The data above clearly show that Orange County's greatest housing challenge is the high cost of housing
(and related lack of housing affordability) for extremely and very low-income households—those
earning under 30% and between 30-50%of Area Median Income (AMI), respectively. While extremely
low-income households only represent 15%of all households in the county, they constitute 44% of all
households paying over 30%of their income toward rent/mortgage and 66%of all households paying
over 50%of their income toward rent/mortgage. In fact, over two-thirds (69%) of all extremely low-
income households pay over half of their income toward housing costs.
Similarly,very low-income households (those earning between 30-50%AMI) are also disproportionately
cost-burdened. Sixty-nine percent of these households pay over 30%of their incomes toward housing
costs, with over a third of them (35%) paying over half of their incomes toward housing costs.
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Introduction
This section evaluates whether any racial/ethnic group in Orange County is disproportionately affected
by housing problems—including lacking complete kitchen facilities, lacking complete plumbing facilities,
having more than one person per room, or having a cost burden over 30%. We define
"disproportionately greater need" as having a rate of severe housing problems that is more than ten
percentage points greater than county-wide figures. Data for this analysis is sourced from the 2011-
2015 CHAS. Results are divided by household income. For households in the 0-30%of Area Median
Income (AMI) group, we exclude those who have no or negative income but none of the other housing
problems. In all the tables below,the four housing problems are: (1) lacks complete kitchen facilities, (2)
lacks complete plumbing facilities, (3) more than one person per room, and (4) cost burden greater than
30% of income.
0%-30%of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
four housing housing problems no/negative
problems income,but none of
the other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 6,024 863 834
White 3,769 439 438
Black/African American 1,090 298 63
Asian 320 0 270
American Indian,Alaska Native 53 4 15
Pacific Islander 15 0 0
Hispanic 558 85 0
Table 13-Disproportionally Greater Need 0-30%AMI
Data Source:2011-2015 CHAS
30%-50%of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
four housing housing problems no/negative
problems income,but none of
the other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 3,920 1,530 0
White 2,674 919 0
Black/African American 514 385 0
Asian 295 35 0
American Indian,Alaska Native 4 40 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 333 148 0
Table 14-Disproportionally Greater Need 30-50%AMI
Data Source:2011-2015 CHAS
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50%-80%of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
four housing housing problems no/negative
problems income,but none of
the other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 4,110 4,565 0
White 2,975 3,150 0
Black/African American 488 735 0
Asian 245 205 0
American Indian,Alaska Native 4 15 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 374 379 0
Table 15-Disproportionally Greater Need 50-80%AMI
Data Source:2011-2015 CHAS
80%-100%of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
four housing housing problems no/negative
problems income,but none of
the other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,180 3,235 0
White 950 2,560 0
Black/African American 64 448 0
Asian 75 104 0
American Indian,Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 80 120 0
Table 16-Disproportionally Greater Need 80-100%AMI
Data Source:2011-2015 CHAS
Discussion
Overall,we find that the rates of housing problems for Orange County as a whole decrease as income
rises, as expected: from 75.4%for households earning 0-30%AMI to 26.7%for households earning 80-
100%AMI. Among the two largest racial/ethnic groups in Orange County,we find that neither Whites
nor African-Americans are disproportionately affected by housing problems at any income level.
However, we do find that Hispanics are disproportionately affected by housing problems among
households earning(1) below 30%AMI and (2) between 80-100%AMI. In addition, we find that Asian
households are disproportionately affected by housing problems among households earning (1)
between 30-50%AMI and (2) between 80-100%AMI.
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Introduction
This section evaluates whether any racial/ethnic group in Orange County is disproportionately affected
by severe housing problems—including lacking complete kitchen facilities, lacking complete plumbing
facilities, having more than 1.5 persons per room, or having a cost burden over 50%. We define
'disproportionately greater need' as having a rate of severe housing problems that is more than 10
percentage points greater than county-wide figures.
Data for this analysis is sourced from the 2011-2015 CHAS. Results are divided by household income.
For households in the 0-30%of AMI group, we exclude those who have no or negative income but none
of the other housing problems. In all the tables below,the four housing problems are: (1) lacks complete
kitchen facilities, (2) lacks complete plumbing facilities, (3) more than one person per room, and (4) cost
burden greater than 30%of income.
0%-30%of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
four housing problems housing problems no/negative income,
but none of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 5,515 1,359 834
White 3,515 699 438
Black/African American 970 423 63
Asian 300 20 270
American Indian,Alaska Native 53 4 15
Pacific Islander 15 0 0
Hispanic 463 175 0
Table 17–Severe Housing Problems 0-30%AMI
Data Source:2011-2015 CHAS
30%-50%of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
four housing problems housing problems no/negative income,
but none of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,139 3,310 0
White 1,513 2,085 0
Black/African American 234 669 0
Asian 165 170 0
American Indian,Alaska Native 0 44 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 193 293 0
Table 18–Severe Housing Problems 30-50%AMI
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50%-80%of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
four housing housing problems no/negative
problems income,but none of
the other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,324 7,370 0
White 805 5,305 0
Black/African American 114 1,105 0
Asian 155 295 0
American Indian,Alaska Native 0 19 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 239 519 0
Table 19—Severe Housing Problems 50-80%AMI
Data Source:2011-2015 CHAS
80%-100%of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the four Household has
four housing housing problems no/negative
problems income,but none of
the other housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 275 4,130 0
White 180 3,320 0
Black/African American 10 498 0
Asian 40 139 0
American Indian,Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 45 155 0
Table 20—Severe Housing Problems 80-100%AMI
Data Source:2011-2015 CHAS
Discussion
Overall, we find that the rates of severe housing problems for Orange County as a whole decrease as
income rises, as expected:from 68.1%for households earning 0-30%AMI to 6.2%for households
earning 80-100%AMI.Among the four largest racial/ethnic groups in Orange County,we find that
neither Whites or African-Americans are disproportionately affected by severe housing problems at any
income level. In fact,for all income categories,the rate of African-Americans being affected by any
severe housing problem is lower than the county-side figure. Asian and Hispanic households, however,
are disproportionately affected for both the 50-80%and 80-100%AMI categories.
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Introduction
This section evaluates whether any racial/ethnic group is disproportionately housing cost burdened. We
define a disproportionate burden as a racial/ethnic group having a rate of housing cost burden that is
more than ten percentage points greater than the rate for Orange County as a whole. Households with
no or negative income are excluded from this analysis.
Across Orange County as a whole, approximately 31.8%of households are cost burdened—meaning that
they spend more than 30%of their income toward housing. None of the largest racial/ethnic groups in
the county are disproportionately cost-burdened using the definition described above, though Native
American and Alaska Native households are disproportionately more likely to be paying over 50%of
their income toward rent—though the actual number of these families is small.
Housing Cost Burden
Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No/negative
income(not
computed)
Jurisdiction as a whole 35,195 7,854 8,548 875
White 27,605 5,719 6,109 463
Black/African American 3,275 1,104 1,165 63
Asian 2,179 390 435 275
American Indian,Alaska
Native 137 8 53 15
Pacific Islander 0 0 15 0
Hispanic 1,675 503 508 0
Table 21–Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Data Source:2011-2015 CHAS
Discussion
While we do not find that any of the major racial/ethnic groups in Orange County are disproportionately
cost burdened,we note that over 30%of households in the County are paying over 30%of their income
toward rent. Furthermore,African-Americans are more likely to be cost burdened than other
racial/ethnic groups. White and Asian households are the least likely to be cost burdened in Orange
County.
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Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately
greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole?
As discussed above,we find the following racial/ethnic groups have disproportionately greater needs
than Orange County's population as a whole (analysis limited to the four largest racial/ethnic groups in
the county: Whites, African-Americans,Asians, and Hispanics):
• Housing problems: Hispanics earning (1) below 30%AMI and (2) 80-100%AMI and Asian
earning (3) 30-50%AMI and (4) 80-100%AMI
• Severe housing problems: Hispanics earning(1) 50-80%AMI and (2) 80-100%AMI and Asians
earning (3) 50-80%AMI and (4) 80-100%AMI.
• Housing cost burden: No racial/ethnic groups.
To reiterate,we defined a racial/ethnic group as "disproportionately burdened" if their incidence of a
housing problem or cost burdened is more than 10 percentage points greater than the overall incidence
of that issue within the county.
If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs?
There are no additional needs not previously discussed in this section.
Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your
community?
According to the most recent American Community Survey estimates(2014-2018 ACS estimates),
Orange County's racial composition is 75.5%White, 11.6%African-American, 7.8%Asian, and 8.4%
Hispanic. We define a minority neighborhood as one where a racial or ethnic group's proportion of the
population is greater than 20 percentage points more than their overall population proportion in the
county, and we limit our analysis to the two racial/ethnic groups (Hispanics and Asians) identified as
facing disproportionately greater housing need.
Hispanics are concentrated in four block groups in Orange County: in the Town of Carrboro and in three
block groups located west and east of Hillsborough. Asians are concentrated in three block groups
located southwest, north, and northeast of Chapel Hill.
We have included maps of racial/ethnic composition by block group attached to this plan.
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Introduction
Public housing in Orange County is provided by two entities—the Orange County Housing Authority(OCHA) and the Town of Chapel Hill's Office
of Housing and Community. OCHA oversees approximately 613 Housing Choice Voucher(HCV, commonly known as Section 8), of which 607 are
tenant-based and six are project-based. OCHA does not manage any public housing units or special-purpose vouchers like Veterans Affairs
Supportive Housing or Family Unification Program. OCHA is overseen by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. Attached to this plan is a
map that shows the location of OCHA voucher holders in Orange County.
The Chapel Hill Office of Housing and Community manages 336 public housing units in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. It does not oversee any Housing
Choice Vouchers.
Totals in Use
Program Type
Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
Rehab Housing Total Project- Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher
based based Veterans Family Disabled
Affairs Unification
Supportive Program
Housing
#of units vouchers in use 0 0 339 613 6 607 0 0 0
Table 22-Public Housing by Program Type
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled,Mainstream One-Year,Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition
Data Source:OCHA and Town of Chapel Hill
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Characteristics of Residents
Program Type
Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
Rehab Housing Total Project- Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher
based based Veterans Affairs Family
Supportive Unification
Housing Program
#Homeless at admission 0 0 12 12 0 12 0 0
#of Elderly Program Participants
(>62) 0 0 75 154 1 153 0 0
#of Disabled Families 0 0 74 273 5 268 0 0
#of Families requesting accessibility
features 0 0 9 613 6 607 0 0
#of HIV/AIDS program participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
#of DV victims 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0
Table 23—Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
Data Source:OCHA and Town of Chapel Hill
Race of Residents
Program Type
Race Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
Rehab Housing Total Project- Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher
based based Veterans Family Disabled
Affairs Unification
Supportive Program
Housing
White 0 0 24 257 4 253 0 0 0
Black/African American 0 0 159 349 2 347 0 0 0
Asian 0 0 139 3 0 3 0 0 0
American Indian/Alaska
Native 0 0 10 4 0 4 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 24—Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
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Data Source:OCHA and Town of Chapel Hill
Ethnicity of Residents
Program Type
Ethnicity Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
Rehab Housing Total Project- Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher
based based Veterans Family Disabled
Affairs Unification
Supportive Program
Housing
Hispanic 0 0 10 17 0 17 0 0 0
Not Hispanic 0 0 329 596 1 6 590 0 0 0
Table 25—Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled,Mainstream One-Year,Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition
Data Source:OCHA and Town of Chapel Hill
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Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants
on the waiting list for accessible units:
The Chapel Hill Office of Housing and Community reports that households on its waiting lists for
accessible units request first floor units, handrails in bathrooms, accessible kitchens (maneuverable with
wheelchair or walker, counters that residents in wheelchairs can reach),wider hallways, lower keyholes
and eye holes on front doors.
Waitlist data for the Orange County Housing Authority are not available, but given the overlap between
the populations served by the two agencies, needs are likely similar to those of the Chapel Hill Office of
Housing and Community.
What are the number and type of families on the waiting lists for public housing and section 8
tenant-based rental assistance? Based on the information above, and any other information
available to the jurisdiction,what are the most immediate needs of residents of public
housing and Housing Choice voucher holders?
The Chapel Hill Office of Housing and Community report 409 households on the waiting list (176 for one
bedroom, 124 for two-bedroom, 78 for three-bedroom, 25 for four-bedroom, and 6 for five-bedroom).
They also report that they need additional one-bedroom units to meet the needs of those on the waiting
lists.
Waitlist data for the Orange County Housing Authority are not available. However, the lack of affordable
units in Orange County is likely felt by HCV clients, as they struggle to find affordable units to rent with
their vouchers.
How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large?
The needs of public housing and HCV clients are similar to the population at large in several ways,
including the need for more accessible units and for more affordable units, especially in neighborhoods
of opportunity.
Discussion
Public housing in Orange County is administered by two entities—the Orange County Housing Authority
(Housing Choice Vouchers throughout the county) and the Chapel Hill Office of Housing and Community
(public housing units in Chapel Hill and Carrboro). While waitlist data for OCHA are not available, Chapel
Hill reports a need for additional accessible units on the first floor and additional one-bedroom units to
meet their waitlist needs.
The needs of both public housing and HCV families mirror the needs of Orange County's broader
population with respect to the need for more accessible units and more affordable units.
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Introduction
The Orange County Partnership to End Homeless (OCPEH) coordinates the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC).The organization is jointly
funded by four local governments: Orange County and the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough. In its most recent report(dated
June 2019), OCPEH identified the following gaps to addressing homelessness: best practice,fully funded rapid re-housing; income-based rental
housing; drop-in day center with integrated services; street outreach program; 24-hour bathrooms; coordinated entry staff; medical respite
beds; memorial service funding; and youth host homes.
Homeless Needs Assessment
Population Estimate the#of persons Estimate the# Estimate the# Estimate the# Estimate the#of
experiencing homelessness on a experiencing becoming exiting days persons
given night homelessness homeless each homelessness experience
each year year each year homelessness
Sheltered Unsheltered
Persons in Households with Adult(s)
and Child(ren) 2 26 64 42 16 340
Persons in Households with Only
Children 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persons in Households with Only
Adults 27 76 234 155 58 340
Chronically People experiencing
homelessness 16 3 43 29 11 340
Chronically Homeless Families 0 5 11 8 3 340
Veterans 2 8 23 15 6 340
Unaccompanied Child 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persons with HIV 0 1 2 2 1 340
Table 26-Homeless Needs Assessment
Data Source:Orange County 2019 Point in Time Count Data
Indicate if there are people experiencing Has No Rural Homeless
homelessness in rural areas(defined at the
county level):
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Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional)
Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
White 42 8
Black or African American 49 18
Asian 1 2
American Indian or Alaska Native 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0
Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
Hispanic 5 0
Not Hispanic 97 29
Data Source:Orange County 2019 Point in Time Count Data
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with
children and the families of veterans.
Per data provided by OCPEH, 28 individuals in families with children experience homelessness on a given
night in Orange County. Of those, only two individuals are unsheltered while the remainder are
sheltered. OCPEH data indicate that ten veterans experience homelessness on a given night in Orange
County. Of those individuals, eight are sheltered while two are unsheltered.
Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.
According to the most recent point-in-time counts,African-Americans are numerically the largest
racial/ethnic group to experience homelessness, with 67 individuals identified as homeless, and they
constitute roughly 54%of all people experiencing homelessness.This means that they are
disproportionately represented with respect to homelessness, as African-Americans as a whole only
constitute 11.6%of Orange County's population.
Whites are the second largest group to experience homelessness,with 50 individuals identified as such.
Other racial/ethnic groups represent a much smaller proportion of people experiencing homelessness in
Orange County(five Hispanics and three Asians per the most recent PIT counts).
Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.
According to the most recent point-in-time counts,there were 131 people experiencing homelessness in
Orange County. Of those, 102 (78%)were sheltered while 29 (22%) were unsheltered.
Discussion
Homelessness in Orange County remains stubbornly high, with the most recent estimates largely
mirroring figures presented in the previous Consolidated Plan. Undoubtedly,the high (and rising) cost of
housing in the County is a substantial contributor to homelessness. Other issues include the lack of
services identified by OCPEH in its most recent report (and discussed earlier in this section).The County
currently lacks a best practices Rapid Rehousing program and both the Orange County Housing
Authority and Chapel Hill Office of Housing and Community have waitlists for income-based rental
assistance (Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing units).
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Introduction
This section analyzes the housing needs for people who are not experiencing homelessness but have
unique service and housing needs. Specifically,we analyze the presence and housing needs of four
populations: elderly (aged over 65),the disabled, elderly disabled, and persons with HIV/AIDS. Data in
this section come from the American Community Survey (2014-2018 estimates), North Carolina
Department of Health and Human Services, Orange County Department on Aging, and other reports.
Describe the characteristics of people with service/housing needs in your community:
• Elderly:According to 2014-2018 American Community Survey estimates,there are 18,364
individuals in Orange County over 65 years old.This comprises 12.8%of the population. In
addition,there are 3,780 persons in Orange County over 80 years old, comprising 2.6% of the
total population. According to data analyzed by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's
Partnerships in Aging Program, about 45%of adults over 65 in the county are low-income (earn
less than 80%AMI). We have appended a map of Orange County's elderly population by block
group to this plan.
• People with disabilities:According to 2014-2018 American Community Survey estimates,there
are 12,546 disabled individuals living in Orange County.This constitutes roughly 8.8%of the
population.
• Elderly people with disabilities:Within the disabled population, 5,203 are also elderly(over the
age of 65).This figure represents 29%of the entire elderly population.
• Persons with HIV/AIDS: According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human
Services 2018 HIV/STD/Hepatitis Surveillance report,there are 302 known individuals diagnosed
with HIV living in Orange County. Of those, 119 are diagnosed as having Stage 3 AIDS.
What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these
needs determined?
• Elderly:According to the 2017-2022 Orange County Department of Aging Master Plan (p. 2),the
following are key goals to "improve choice, quality, and affordability of housing" for elderly
adults:
o Develop new affordable senior housing
o Modify and repair existing housing for safety and accessibility
o Educate the public about housing options in later life
o Activate the community to support and improve quality of life for older adults living in
long-term care settings
o Support Orange County residents to age in community
These goals suggest the needs for elderly adults include (1) providing additional affordable units
specifically for the elderly, (2) retrofitting existing units to make them accessible, and (3)
increasing support to change non-housing conditions in the community(e.g.,transportation) to
allow Orange County adults to age in place.
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• People with disabilities:The 2018 report "Improving Access to Affordable and Accessible
Housing in the Triangle Region" highlights that the lack of affordable housing in the region
(which includes Orange County) exacerbates challenges faced by persons with disabilities in
searching for housing. It identifies lack of affordability as the primary challenge for disabled
persons in finding housing, and identifies recommendations that will allow local governments to
streamline the construction of additional housing.
• Elderly people with disabilities: Per 2014-2018 ACS estimates,the most common disabilities for
the elderly disabled population are ambulatory difficulty(17.7%of total elderly population),
hearing difficulty(10.5%), and independent living difficulty (9.2%).These difficulties suggest the
need for additional supportive services related to daily assistance, such as help grocery shopping
and taking care of other errands that require movement. They also suggest the need for
additional accessible units in the County.
• Persons with HIV/AIDS: According to North Carolina's Integrated HIV Preventing and Care Plan
(2017-2021), key housing-related needs for Persons Living with HIV(PLWH) include "assistance
in locating housing[,] affordable [housing] stock and landlords willing to accept HOPWA or other
types of assistance."
Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within
the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area:
Orange County is part of the Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Statistical Area, which comprises five
counties.According to the 2018 North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
HIV/STD/Hepatitis Surveillance report,the number of individuals living in those counties diagnosed with
HIV is:
• Chatham County: 130
• Durham County: 1,845
• Granville County: 206
• Orange County: 318
• Person County: 94
Discussion:
The figures cited in this section show that Orange County has a substantial population of people who are
not experiencing homelessness but have unique housing needs, including the elderly, disabled, elderly
disabled, and persons with HIV/AIDS. While these individuals have unique housing and supportive
service needs, they are all exacerbated by a lack of quality, affordable housing near transit options that
allow them to get where they need to go in a reasonable amount of time.
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Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Facilities:
The following were identified as needs related to public facilities:
• School facilities need to be modernized and made ADA-accessible.
• More public facilities need to be made ADA-accessible.
• Public facilities should be made more resilient for climate change.
• Additional public facilities should be provided to accommodate the county's growing
population.
• Public facilities should operate on hours beyond standard business hours(e.g., later in the
evenings or on weekends).
How were these needs determined?
These needs were determined through analysis of plans from jurisdictions in Orange County and public
comments on facility needs.
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements:
The following were identified as needs for public improvements:
• Intersections, public buildings, and facilities should be made ADA-compliant and handicap
accessible.
• Roads, curbs, and sidewalks should be improved where needed.
• Additional sidewalks and bike lanes should be provided.
• Additional bus shelters should be provided.
• Storm water management systems should be improved.
How were these needs determined?
These needs were determined through analysis of plans from jurisdictions in Orange County and public
comments on facility needs.
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Services:
The following were identified as needs for public services:
• Fire protection should be improved for residents in more rural parts of the county.
• Public safety services should be improved in more rural parts of the county.
• Communities in Orange County should support affirmatively further fair housing for their
residents.
• A fully-funded, best practice Rapid Re-Housing program should be established for individuals
experiencing homelessness.
How were these needs determined?
These needs were determined through analysis of plans from jurisdictions in Orange County and public
comments on facility needs.
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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview
Orange County lies within central North Carolina—a region known as the Piedmont—and is part of the
Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area and the Raleigh-Durham-Cary Combined Statistical Area. This region is
known as the "Triangle" as the three cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill (and their universities of
North Carolina State University, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill)form a
geographic triangle.
Orange County comprises extensive rural land and three urban centers—Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and
Hillsborough. In recent years, residential development has extended beyond these urban centers into
previously-rural land as the population of the county expands.These developments not only cater to
Orange County's growing population, but to commuters to jobs in surrounding counties, especially in
Research Triangle Park.
This section presents an analysis of the Orange County housing market. In it, we rely on CHAS and ACS
data.
We find that a substantial proportion of Orange County's housing stock has been constructed since
2000, and that the cost of both owner-occupied and renter-occupied housing has increased about 15%
since the previous Consolidated Plan. While it appears that the supply of market-rate housing is
adequate for the county's population,there is a need for quality affordable housing, especially in the
urban centers of the county.
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Introduction
According to the 2011-2015 ACS data,there are 56,882 total housing units, of which an estimated
52,472 are occupied (31,655 owner-occupied and 20,817 renter-occupied).This corresponds to a
vacancy rate of about 8% (4,410 units). Most owner-occupied homes (83%) have three or more
bedrooms, while the majority of rented units (69%) have one or two bedrooms.
We have appended a map to this plan that shows density of housing units by acre for each Census block
group in the county in addition to the proportion of owner-occupied and vacant units in each block
group.
All residential properties by number of units
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 32,240 57%
1-unit,attached structure 4,379 8%
2-4 units 3,314 6%
5-19 units 8,860 16%
20 or more units 3,615 6%
Mobile Home, boat, RV,van,etc 4,474 8%
Total 56,882 100%
Table 27—Residential Properties by Unit Number
Data Source:2011-2015 ACS
Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 25 0% 439 2%
1 bedroom 515 2% 4,365 21%
2 bedrooms 4,840 15% 9,945 48%
3 or more bedrooms 26,275 83% 6,068 29%
Total 31,655 100% 20,817 100%
Table 28—Unit Size by Tenure
Data Source:2011-2015 ACS
Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with
federal, state, and local programs.
• Public Housing: 336 units in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.These are targeted toward households
earning below 50%AMI,though some households earn more than that.
• Housing Choice Vouchers: 623 vouchers issued by the Orange County Housing Authority.These
vouchers target households earning below 50%AMI, though some households earn more than
that.
• Low-Income Housing Tax Credits(LIHTC): 11 LIHTC properties in Orange County with 680 known
units.Two of those development with 200 total units are reserved for elderly/disabled
households,the rest are not reserved for any participant population.
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• HOME: 23 developments in Orange County constructed with HOME funding.
• Community Home Trust: 318 permanently-affordable homes in Orange County through a
community land trust model. Units targeted to households earning below 80%of AMI.
• Inter-Faith Council for Social Services: 52-unit facility for homeless men.
Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for
any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.
There is one LIHTC development with a contract ending in the next five years.This development offers
55 units of subsidized housing(two-and three-bedrooms) in Chapel Hill.The housing is not reserved for
any special populations.
Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population?
While it appears that the number of housing units is adequate for Orange County's population, there is a
sharp need for quality, affordable, and accessible housing units throughout the county,
Describe the need for specific types of housing.
The need for quality, affordable, and accessible housing is especially strong in the urban centers of
Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough.These are areas where public transit service is highest, and they
present opportunities to expand the number of affordable units so that low-income households can live
in these neighborhoods and not have to rely extensively on an automobile.
Discussion
While the number of market-rate housing units in Orange County appears adequate for the county's
population,the number of affordable and subsidized housing units has not kept pace with the county's
population growth.This is especially true in the urban centers of the county which contain the majority
of employment opportunities and which also have the highest level of public transit service.
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MA-15 Cost of Housing - 91.410, 91.210(a)
Introduction
As discussed throughout this plan, Orange County has seen increasing housing costs in recent years that
has resulted in a shortage of affordable housing units for low-and moderate-income households. In fact,
the cost of housing in Orange County has increased over the past five years,with the median home
value rising nearly 14% and the median contract rent rising 16.5%. Only 5%of the housing units in the
county are affordable to households earning below 30%of the area median income (AMI), and only 21%
are affordable to household earning below 50%AMI.
Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 %Change
Median Home Value 239,500 272,600 14%
Median Contract Rent 683 796 17%
Table 29—Cost of Housing
Data Source:2005-2009 ACS,2011-2015 ACS
Rent Paid Number %
Less than $500 2,847 13.7%
$500-999 12,353 59.4%
$1,000-1,499 3,596 17.3%
$1,500-1,999 1,259 6.1%
$2,000 or more 754 3.6%
Total 20,809 100.0%
Table 30-Rent Paid
Data Source:2011-2015 ACS
Housing Affordability
%Units affordable to Households Renter Owner
earning
30%HAMFI 919 No Data
50%HAMFI 4,142 1,992
80%HAMFI 12,995 5,754
100%HAMA No Data 8,152
Total 18,056 15,898
Table 31—Housing Affordability
Data Source:2011-2015 CHAS
Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent($) Efficiency(no 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
bedroom)
Fair Market Rent 834 902 1,055 1,435 1,624
High HOME Rent 834 902 1,055 1,399 1,541
Low HOME Rent 742 1 795 1 955 1,102 1,230
Table 32—Monthly Rent
Data Source:HUD FMR and HOME Rents
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Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels?
The data indicate that there are not sufficient housing units for extremely low-income (earning below
30%AMI) and very low-income (earning below 50%AMI) households.As discussed earlier in this report,
a disproportionate number of these households are cost-burdened. Furthermore, only 5%of rental units
in Orange County are affordable to households earning below 30%AMI.
How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or
rents?
Housing prices in recent years have increased at a faster rate than incomes, which compounds housing
affordability problems. We expect this trend to continue in the next five years, resulting in a smaller
number of housing units affordable to people who work in Orange County.As a result, we may see more
individuals locating to surrounding, rural counties (Alamance and Chatham Counties) where housing is
more affordable.
How do HOME rents/ Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this
impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing?
The most recent Fair Market Rents (FMR)for Orange County are$834 for efficiencies, $902 for one-
bedroom units, $1,055 for two-bedroom units, $1,435 for three-bedroom units, and $1,624 for four-
bedroom units.These FMRs are for the Durham-Chapel Hill MSA. High HOME rents are roughly similar to
FMRs while low HOME rents are considerably lower than FMRs.
According to the most recent American Community Survey(ACS) estimates, median gross rents for
Orange County are$972 for efficiencies, $929 for one-bedroom units, $1,051 for two-bedroom units,
$1,257 for three-bedroom units, and $1,789 for four-bedroom units. Gross rent amounts include
utilities; contract rents are not available from the ACS by bedroom size.
Thus, it appears that FMRs and HOME rents are lower than median rents for efficiencies (even assuming
utility costs), roughly the amount for one-and two-bedroom units, more than typical rents for three-
bedroom units, and roughly the same as four-bedroom units.
Discussion
One problem the county has faced,though, is that even when FMRs are competitive at market rates,
many landlords refuse to accept Housing Choice Vouchers due to the perceived bureaucratic headaches
associated with participating in the program.Thus, even having FMRs be competitive with market rents
may not be enough.
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Introduction
On the whole, Orange County's housing stock is relatively young. Over 10,500 housing units have been
built since 2000, which comprises slightly over 20%of the county's entire housing stock. In contrast, only
3,554 of the county's housing units were built before 1950.This comprises only 6.8%of the county's
housing stock.
Given the relatively new construction of much of Orange County's housing stock, we would expect much
of it to be in relatively good condition. However,the County and several other local organizations
operate housing rehabilitation/preservations programs with high subscription rates. There is a gap in
knowledge among these programs about how well they are meeting the needs of residents and how
programmatic processes could be improved.
In this section,we analyze data pertaining to the condition of housing in Orange County, including the
presence of lead paint hazards and the number of vacant units suitable for rehabilitation.
We have included maps that show the proportion of housing built in Orange County both before 1950
and after 2000.
Describe the jurisdiction's definition for "substandard condition" and "substandard condition
but suitable for rehabilitation."
The following definitions are used in Orange County:
• Selected Condition: Over-crowding (1.01 or more persons per room); lack of complete kitchen,
plumbing facilities, and/or other utilities; and housing cost over-burden.
• Substandard Condition:The unit does not meet code standards or has one of the selected
conditions.
• Suitable for Rehabilitation:The amount of work required to bring the unit up to minimum code
standard, and the existing debt on the property,together are less than the fair market value of
the property.
• Not Suitable for Rehabilitation:The amount of work required to bring the unit up to minimum
code standard exceeds the fair market value of the property after rehabilitation work is
complete.
Condition of Units
Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 7,270 23% 9,509 46%
With two selected Conditions 125 0% 414 2%
With three selected Conditions 4 0% 0 0%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
No selected Conditions 24,275 77% 10,875 52%
Total 31,674 100% 20,798 100%
Table 33-Condition of Units
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Data Source:2011-2015 ACS
Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 7,509 24% 3,055 15%
1980-1999 13,790 44% 8,268 40%
1950-1979 8,665 27% 7,615 37%
Before 1950 1,699 5% 1,855 9%
Total 31,663 100% 20,793 101%
Table 34—Year Unit Built
Data Source:2011-2015 ACS
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number
Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 10,364 33% 9,470 46%
Housing Units build before 1980 with children present 4,806 15% 3,198 15%
Table 35—Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Data Source:2011-2015 ACS(Total Units),2011-2015 CHAS(Units with Children present)
Describe the need for owner and rental rehabilitation based on the condition of the
jurisdiction's housing.
Per 2011-2015 American Community Survey estimates,there are 4,417 vacant housing units in Orange
County.This comprises 7.8%of the county's total housing stock. Per Census categories,the most
common reasons for vacancy are "Other vacant" (1,654 units), "For rent" (1273 units), and "For sale
only" (640 units).
Data do not exist regarding the suitability of renovation for all of these units. However,we know that for
many owner-occupied housing units, the owners do not have the financial resources to rehabilitate
them, and there are not enough local, state, and federal programs to fund their rehabilitation.The
programs that do exist often have many hurdles to qualify for them.
For renter-occupied housing units, many of them have institutional owners or owners who live out of
state and are not responsive to tenant concerns about the condition of the unit.
Estimate the number of housing units within the jurisdiction that are occupied by low or
moderate income families that contain lead-based paint hazards. 91.205(e), 91.405
The total number of housing units in Orange County with possible lead paint is 19,834,which represents
38% of the county's total housing stock.Within that number, it is estimated that approximately 8,000 of
these housing units have children present.
Approximately 41.7%of Orange County's population earns below 80%of AMI.Assuming that this
population is evenly distributed across all housing units by age of construction, we would assume that
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there are approximately 3,333 housing units constructed before 1980 that have a low-or moderate-
income family with children present residing in them.
Discussion
A substantial proportion of Orange County's housing stock has been constructed since 2000, and rates
of physical deterioration and substandard conditions in the county's housing are relatively low. Despite
this, nearly 8%of housing units in the County are vacant, and rehabilitation may be out of the financial
means of their owners.
While rates of reported lead poisoning in the county are low, we estimate that 3,333 low-and
moderate-income households with children reside in housing that may contain lead-based paint
hazards.This figure may be an under-representation of that risk, as low- and moderate-income
households may be more likely to reside in older housing that has not undergone lead-based paint
mitigation.
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MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing - 91.410, 91.210(b)
Introduction
Public housing in Orange County is provided by two entities—the Orange County Housing Authority(OCHA) and the Town of Chapel Hill's Office
for Housing and Community. OCHA oversees approximately 613 Housing Choice Voucher(HCV, commonly known as Section 8), of which 607 are
tenant-based and six are project-based. OCHA does not manage any public housing units or special-purpose vouchers like Veterans Affairs
Supportive Housing or Family Unification Program.The OCHA is overseen by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. Attached to this plan is a
map that shows the location of OCHA voucher holders in Orange County.
The Chapel Hill Office of Housing and Community manages 336 public housing units in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. It does not oversee any Housing
Choice Vouchers.
We have included maps with this plan that show the addresses of Housing Choice Voucher clients in Orange County served by OCHA.
Totals Number of Units
Program Type
Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
Rehab Housing Total Project- Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher
based based Veterans Family Disabled
Affairs Unification
Supportive Program
Housing
#of units vouchers available 0 0 336 623 24 599 0 0 0
#of accessible units
Table 36—Total Number of Units by Program Type
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled,Mainstream One-Year,Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition
Data Source:PIC(PIH Information Center)
Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an
approved Public Housing Agency Plan.
The Town of Chapel Hill Office of Housing and Community provides 336 public housing units in Orange County at 13 developments. Of these, 12
are located in Chapel Hill and one is in Carrboro. For HUD's purposes,these are divided into two AMPS. Both AMPS were inspected in 2018 and
scored relatively low amounts on their physical inspections. Notably, both scores represented significant decreases from their previous
inspections in 2016.
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Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
AMP1 (161 units) 53
AMP2 (175 units) 42
Table 37-Public Housing Condition
Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction.
While the Town of Chapel Hill has conducted comprehensive renovations on much of their public
housing stock in the last decade, recent inspection scores underscore the need for a more complete
modernization of the Town's public housing stock. Included in this need (and as discussed earlier in this
plan) is the need to provide more accessible units.
Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low-
and moderate-income families residing in public housing.
The Town of Chapel Hill intends to improve its public housing management and the physical conditions
of its public housing developments. Included in this are efforts to increase the number of accessible
units to disabled populations and to deconcentrate poverty within its developments.
Discussion
As stated throughout this plan,there is a need for more affordable housing in Orange County.
Unfortunately,the number of public housing and Housing Choice Voucher units offered in the County
have remained the same since the previous Consolidated Plan as a result of no new federal funding.
Further, inspection scores suggest that the quality of public housing in the County has decreased since
the previous Consolidated Plan.
While a number of nonprofit entities provide affordable housing in the community,there is a need for
additional public housing units and Housing Choice Vouchers to meet the needs of extremely low-
income households—that is,those earning below 30%AMI.These households are often the hardest-to-
house for nonprofit groups.
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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services - 91.410, 91.210(c)
Introduction
The Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH) is the lead entity for Orange County's Continuum of Care (CoC). In addition to
coordinating efforts to preventing and combatting homelessness, OCPEH collects and analyzes data from the Point in Time Counts in addition to
HMIS data to monitor and evaluate the performance of funded projects.The key elements reviewed include number served, cost per outcome,
leveraged funds in the project, expenditure rates and housing stability outcomes.
Facilities Targeted to People Experiencing Homelessness
Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional Permanent Supportive Housing Beds
Housing Beds
Year Round Beds Voucher/Seasonal/ Current&New Current&New Under
(Current&New) Overflow Beds Development
Households with Adult(s)and Child(ren)
Households with Only Adults
Chronically Homeless Households
Veterans
Unaccompanied Youth
Table 38-Facilities Targeted to People Experiencing Homelessness
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Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the
extent those services are used to complement services targeted to people experiencing
homelessness
Health services are available through UNC Healthcare hospitals in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, as well
as through clinics operated by Piedmont Health Services. Piedmont Health Services also operates a clinic
inside IFC Community House, available for all emergency shelter guests, including single men, single
women, and families. Orange County Health Department operates in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough,
offering low-cost services.The Formerly Incarcerated Transition (FIT) program connects people who
have both a history of incarceration and chronic illness with needed services. Mental Health services are
provided at UNC Healthcare and Freedom House Recovery Center. Behavioral health needs are
coordinated by Cardinal Innovations LME/MCO. Victim service providers Orange County Rape Crisis
Center and Compass Center for Women and Families both offer free therapy programs for survivors.
Employment services are offered through the Orange County Department of Social Services (DSS),
including job training,vocational training,job referrals, and regular job fairs.The Community
Empowerment Fund offers one-on-one employment assistance for their members. Financial education,
and connections to other needed services. NC Works Career Center/Job Link offers information on
getting a GED, education and job training, help with resumes,job search, and computer access. All of the
above agencies coordinate monthly or more often with homeless and other service providers to case
conference high need homeless households through a by-name list and are used extensively to
complement services targeted to people experiencing homelessness.
List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of people experiencing
homelessness, particularly individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness,
families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services
and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35
Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically
address the needs of these populations.
Orange County has two emergency shelters: 39 beds at IFC HomeStart for women and families, and 52
beds at IFC Community House for single men.There are also cold weather cots available when the
temperature is projected to be below 40 degrees: 3 beds for single women at IFC HomeStart and 17
beds for single men at IFC Community House.The Community Empowerment Fund (CEF) offers one-on-
one, client directed help for their members, many of whom are experiencing chronic homelessness. CEF
facilitates access to income (jobs and disability benefits) and housing. Families with children are served
at IFC HomeStart and Orange County DSS. Mothers in recovery are served at UNC Horizons,who offers
residential and outpatient substance use recovery for pregnant women and their children.The Durham
VA Medical Center covers Orange County and operates the HUD VASH program for veterans
experiencing homelessness with high service needs.Volunteers of America operates SSVF, among other
veterans' programs.The veterans' groups meet monthly to coordinate veteran-specific services for
people experiencing homelessness. Orange County has never counted any unaccompanied youth,
despite concerted efforts. Regardless, OCPEH coordinates with youth-serving organizations and LGBTQ
organizations who also serve youth to monitor youth population needs.
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Introduction
Orange County has identified the following populations as priorities for services and facilities: elderly,
frail elderly, people with disabilities, people with HIV/AIDS and their families, and public housing
residents.
Including the elderly,frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental,
behavioral), people with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other
categories the jurisdiction may specify, describe their supportive housing needs
• Elderly: Rehabilitation of existing units with accessibility features, construction of new
affordable units with accessibility features
• Frail elderly: Construction of new units with accessibility features and supportive services
• People with disabilities: Funding for rehabilitation of existing homes with accessibility
accommodations, enhanced enforcement of reasonable accommodations for rental housing
units, new construction of affordable units with accessibility features.
• People with substance use disorder: Increasing the number of supportive housing options
• People with HIV/AIDS and their families: Increasing the number of supportive housing options
• People residing in public housing: Supportive services to increase economic self-sufficiency,
assistance in finding affordable rental housing, construction of new affordable rental housing
Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions
receive appropriate supportive housing
The Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness coordinates the Continuum of Care for Orange
County. It has implemented a Coordinated Entry System to assess the needs of persons returning from
mental and physical institutions and to prioritize them for Permanent Supportive Housing.
Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the
housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e)with respect to persons
who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals.91.315(e)
N/A
For entitlement/consortia grantees:Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake
during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance
with 91.215(e)with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to
one-year goals. (91.220(2))
The Orange County HOME Consortium intends to address the housing and supportive services needs of
people who are not experiencing homelessness but have other service needs by:
• Increasing the number of accessible housing units through repair and rehabilitation of existing
housing units and construction of new housing units that are affordable and accessible.
• Facilitating rehabilitation and development of housing options for older adults to age in place.
• Providing support for services, programs, and facilities for the elderly, peoples with disabilities,
people with substance use disorder, and other populations with service needs.
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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing - 91.410, 91.210(e)
Describe any negative effects of public policies on affordable housing and residential
investment
The Orange County HOME Consortium worked with the Center for Urban and Regional Studies at the
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill to conduct an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
(AI).The Al includes an analysis of Orange County laws, regulations, and administrative policies,
procedures, and practices that affect the location, availability, and accessibility of housing.The Al also
includes an assessment of conditions, both public and private,that affect fair housing choice.
The Al identified the following impediments to fair housing:
• A lack of affordable housing has resulted in severe rent burdens among many renters,
especially those with low and moderate incomes.A majority of renters in the county are rent-
burdened—spending over 30% of household income toward rent and utilities;this figure
exceeds 85%for households earning below$35,000 and is still over half for households earning
$35,000–$49,999. Meanwhile, over 80%of households earning under$20,000 are severely rent-
burdened (meaning they pay over half their income toward rent and utilities), as are nearly 40%
of households earning$20,000–$34,999.
• African Americans and Hispanics face difficulties receiving conventional mortgage loans.The
denial rate for first-lien, conventional mortgages for African Americans is consistently over four
times that of Whites, and the denial rate for Hispanics is between two and four times that of
Whites as well.The most common reasons for denial, as noted in the HMDA data, are credit
history for African Americans (33%of all denial reasons) and debt-to-income ratio for Hispanics
(49%of all denial reasons).
• Based on the number of fair housing complaints filed, disabled persons face difficulties
accessing fair housing. Nearly half of all fair housing complaints filed in the 2010-2018 period
were filed due to discrimination based on disability. Given that the county's population with a
disability is approximately 12,500, and that over a quarter of the elderly are also disabled,this is
a significant barrier to fair housing.
• There exists a lack of subsidized rental properties outside the Towns of Chapel Hill and
Carrboro.The only public housing in the county is located in Chapel Hill, and the vast majority of
other subsidized properties are located in either Chapel Hill or Carrboro.To that end, six
subsidized developments exist in Hillsborough, one exists in the Orange County portion of
Mebane, and only one subsidized property exists in unincorporated Orange County.
• Zoning throughout the county largely restricts the development of denser, more affordable
housing. Only a handful of areas in the county are zoned for moderately dense residential
development(over four lots or units per acre), and resident opposition can complicate or inhibit
the development of denser housing in those areas. Given the high cost of land in service-rich
neighborhoods of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, low-density zoning can prevent the construction of
affordable housing.
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Introduction
Orange County has experienced economic growth over the past few decades.The county is home to a number of employers that rely on a highly
educated and skilled workforce, including UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC Health Care, and two local school districts. In addition,there are a number of
retail businesses that serve this educated workforce and rely on a workforce with somewhat lower educational attainment.
Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of Number of Jobs Share of Share of Jobs Jobs less
Workers Workers % workers
Agriculture, Mining,Oil&Gas Extraction 538 191 1 0 -1
Arts, Entertainment,Accommodations 6,990 6,638 10 10 0
Construction 3,411 1,426 5 2 -3
Education and Health Care Services 27,638 36,285 39 55 16
Finance, Insurance,and Real Estate 3,577 1,593 5 2 -3
Information 1,451 786 2 1 -1
Manufacturing 4,178 1,936 6 3 -3
Other Services 2,548 3,913 4 6 2
Professional,Scientific, Management Services 8,829 3,080 13 5 -8
Public Administration 2,173 2,240 3 3 0
Retail Trade 6,452 6,290 9 10 1
Transportation and Warehousing 1,353 599 2 1 -1
Wholesale Trade 1,126 1,062 2 2 0
Total 70,264 66,039 -- -- --
Table 39-Business Activity
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Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 114,029
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 75,085
Unemployment Rate 6.40
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 12.10
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 5.40
Table 40-Labor Force
Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business and financial 38,454
Farming,fisheries and forestry occupations 538
Service 11,330
Sales and office 12,623
Construction,extraction, maintenance and repair 3,729
Production,transportation and material moving 3,635
Table 41—Occupations by Sector
Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
<30 Minutes 14,803 45%
30-59 Minutes 15,907 49%
60 or More Minutes 1,940 6%
Total 32,650 100%
Table 42-Travel Time
Education
Educational Attainment by Employment Status(Population 16 and Older)
Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force
Less than high school graduate 3,155 401 1,575
High school graduate(includes
equivalency) 6,598 703 2,574
Some college or Associate's degree 10,203 809 2,789
Bachelor's degree or higher 33,263 1,108 6,277
Table 43-Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18-24 yrs 25-34 yrs 35-44 yrs 45-65 yrs 65+yrs
Less than 9th grade 127 692 887 988 686
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1,380 582 664 1,318 881
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Age
18-24 yrs 25-34 yrs 35-44 yrs 45-65 yrs 65+yrs
High school graduate,GED,or
alternative 6,199 1,823 2,164 5,888 3,284
Some college, no degree 13,729 2,779 2,393 4,368 2,169
Associate's degree 640 975 866 2,445 738
Bachelor's degree 3,546 5,703 4,038 9,005 2,679
Graduate or professional degree 342 4,850 5,681 11,391 4,422
Table 44-Educational Attainment by Age
Educational Attainment—Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Less than high school graduate 18,520
High school graduate(includes equivalency) 26,653
Some college or Associate's degree 32,211
Bachelor's degree 43,778
Graduate or professional degree 68,864
Table 45—Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within
your jurisdiction?
The largest employment sector for Orange County is education and health care, with over 50%of jobs in
this sector.This is not surprising as Orange County is home to both UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC Hospitals,
in addition to two school districts serving the youth of the county.
Two other economic sectors have approximately 10%each of total employment: (1) arts, entertainment,
and accommodations, and (2) retail trade.
Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:
The three economic sectors with the greatest shortage of workers relative to jobs are education and
healthcare services; other services; and retail trade. As discussed throughout this plan, Orange County
has a shortage of affordable housing units that could accommodate workers in these sectors.
Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or
regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect
job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for
workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.
Economic development continues to occur across the Triangle Region, with many firms either looking to
expand their existing operations or relocate to the region. Many of these firms rely on heavily-educated
workers and are choosing to locate in the Triangle due to the high educational attainment of its
population.
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UNC Health Care is currently constructing a new surgical hospital tower that will increase the need for
health care workers in the county, and Duke Hospitals has several projects both in construction and in
the planning stages. As Orange County's population continues to age,we may also see the construction
of additional supportive living facilities that have health care workers on staff.
How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment
opportunities in the jurisdiction?
Orange County's workforce is highly educated,with 61%of people in the labor force having a Bachelor's
degree or higher.This corresponds to the workforce needs of the county, as the largest employment
sector(education and healthcare) demands a highly-educated workforce.
Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce
Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts
will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
An office of the State of North Carolina's "NC Works"job training and employment program is located in
Chapel Hill. NC Works provides job search assistance, resume writing assistance, career information, and
job education and training opportunities.
Durham Technical Community College has a campus just south of Hillsborough that offers both
academic credit and continuing education programs.The campus also offers a "Health Care Core
Pathways" curriculum that provides students with a baseline from which to complete a number of
healthcare-related degrees, including an Associate's Degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapist
certification.
Given the substantial amount of employment opportunities—both currently-available and forecasted—
within the healthcare field, it seems that the community college's focus on healthcare careers is well-
justified and supports the Consolidated Plan.
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDS)?
Yes
If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated
with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that
impact economic growth?
Orange County is part of the Triangle J Council of Governments (TJCOG),which coordinates economic
development planning for a seven-county region (Moore, Lee, Chatham, Orange, Durha, Wake, and
Johnston).The goals of the TJCOG's CEDS are to:
• Build on the Region's Competitive Advantage and Leverage the Marketplace
• Establish and Maintain a Robust Regional Infrastructure
• Create Revitalized and Vibrant Communities
• Develop Healthy and Innovative people
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Furthermore,the TJCOG has identified the following priorities for 2019-2020:
• CEDS Strategy Refinement and Outreach
• Technical Assistance
• Housing
• Resiliency
• Workforce Development
Given that housing is one of the priorities for TJCOG, it appears that there are many areas for potential
coordination between the Orange County HOME Consortium and the TJCOG.
Discussion
Orange County's economic base lies in the healthcare, education, and professional services sectors, in
addition to retail and other service sectors that accommodate them. As such,the county's workforce
has a very high educational attainment and the unemployment rate is low.The greatest shortcoming of
workers vis-a-vis jobs are in lower-paying sectors that rely on less-trained workers. It is possible that
these workers are unable to afford the high cost of housing in Orange County.
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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated?
(include a definition of "concentration")?
We expect that households with multiple housing problems live throughout the county, concentrated in
areas where there are substantial numbers of extremely-low and very-low income households. We
expect that cost burdened status is highest in urban parts of the county where housing costs are highest.
We have included maps with this plan that show the imputed distribution of extremely low(<30%AMI),
very low (<50%AMI), and low (<80%AM[) households in Orange County.All of these figures are
imputed for a household earning the area median income for a family of four.
Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income
families are concentrated? (include a definition of "concentration")?
We have included a map that overlays areas of racial/ethnic minority concentration (block groups where
racial/ethnic minorities comprise 10 percentage points or greater over the county's racial/ethnic
minority population proportion—i.e.,greater than 35%) on percentage of households earning below
80%AMI for a family of four.
There appear to be three block groups where there is a concentration of racial/ethnic minorities and
low-income households:
• One lies immediately northwest of Hillsborough
• One lies west of Carrboro
• One lies northeast of Chapel Hill along US Route 15/501
What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods?
The housing market in the urban centers of the county, especially Chapel Hill and Carrboro, is very
competitive due to the large number of employment opportunities, commercial businesses, and
entertainment opportunities in those towns.This also applies to more suburban and quasi-rural areas
surrounding the urban centers which have seen substantial residential development in recent years.
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods?
The urban centers of the county have the most recognized community and public facilities, including
public transit, formal entertainment opportunities, shopping opportunities, and parks.The rural areas of
the county have many environmental assets and numerous community organizations as well.
Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas?
Neighborhoods in the urban centers are closest to many of the county's formal community assets
(entertainment like theaters, shopping, and public transit). However, housing in many of these
neighborhoods is quite expensive, especially for low-and moderate-income households.Thus,there is
an opportunity to increase the supply of affordable and accessible housing in these
neighborhoods. Neighborhoods in the rural portions of the county feature more affordable housing but
many lack opportunities for quality rental housing.
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MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income
Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2)
Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and
moderate-income households and neighborhoods.
Per 2014-2018 5-year American Community Survey estimates, 89.6%of people in Orange County live in
a household with a broadband internet subscription. However, subscriptions to broadband internet is
lower for some racial/ethnic minorities: 75.9%for African-Americans, and 84.1%for Hispanics.Among
the four most populous racial/ethnic minorities in Orange County,Asians have the highest rates of
broadband internet subscriptions at 94.5%.
Subscriptions to broadband internet is lower for low-income populations as well: 71.8%of households
earning below$10,000 per year have broadband internet access and 70.9%of households earning
$10,000-19,999 have broadband internet access. It is possible that some, if not many, persons in these
income categories instead access the internet through a mobile device.
The high rates of broadband internet access, even for lower-income populations, indicates that the vast
majority of Orange County is wired for broadband internet. Areas with lower access to broadband
internet include more rural portions of Orange County furthest from urban centers.
Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet
service provider serve the jurisdiction.
There are several broadband internet providers in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, including Spectrum
(formerly Time Warner), AT&T, and Google Fiber. There are fewer broadband internet providers in other
areas of Orange County. Orange County is currently in the middle of a 3-year pilot project with Open
Broadband, LLC, to bring broadband access to more households in rural Orange County.
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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)
Describe the jurisdiction's increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.
Four local governments—Orange County, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Carrboro—have formed the
Orange County Climate Council to address and coordinate responses to climate change concerns.This
council was formed in September 2019 and has adopted a vision statement that "Orange County is a
vibrant, inclusive community that meets urgent,science-based greenhouse gas emissions and resilience
goals. We unite through action, build community, equitably share resources, and collaborate with other
to create a healthy, sustainable place to live for all residents and future generations."
Risks to Orange County resulting from climate change include the potential for more extreme weather
events (both flood and droughts) leading to greater flooding or crop shortages, poorer air quality
exacerbated by higher temperatures, and the potential for more adverse tropical weather events.
Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low-and moderate-income
households based on an analysis of data,findings, and methods.
Much of the low-and moderate-income housing in the County is located in flood-prone areas. If climate
change exacerbates extreme weather events and leads to both a greater occurrence of flooding and
more severe flooding, it is possible that low-and moderate-income households will be displaced from
their housing. Flooding could also contribute to the loss of affordable housing units from the county's
housing stock.
We have included a map of 100-and 500-year flood zones with his plan.
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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
The Consolidated Plan is a guide for the Orange County HOME Consortium and the Town of Chapel Hill
to use for its housing and community development initiatives. Based on the Housing Needs Assessment,
Market Analysis, and community and stakeholder input received during the planning process,the
Strategic Plan portion of the Plan establishes the following priorities:
• Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness
• Housing for Low-and Moderate-Income Households
• Integrated Housing for People with Service Needs
• Community/Economic Development and Services
The Consortium and the Town of Chapel Hill will direct resources appropriately to address these
priorities and the specific goals associated with them,and each entity will measure and report on its
progress each year in the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).
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SP-10 Geographic Priorities - 91.415, 91.215(a)(1)
Geographic Area
Table 46-Geographic Priority Areas
1 Area Name Countywide
Area Type Local Target area
Other Target Area Low and Moderate Income Qualifying Areas throughout Orange County
Description
HUD Approval Date July 1,2015
Revital Type Comprehensive
Other Revital Description Low and Moderate Income Qualifying Areas throughout Orange County
Identify the neighborhood
boundaries for this target The target area is the entire county.
area
Include specific housing The housing stock in Orange County is largely unaffordable to low-and
and commercial moderate-income households. Many housing units are also in poor
characteristics of this condition.The county has many economic development opportunities,and
target area is home to a large university and hospital system,among other employers.
How did your consultation
and participation process Residents and stakeholders were consulted through surveys, public
help you to identify this hearings,webinars,and in-person and virtual correspondence to determine
neighborhood as a target the needs in Orange County.
area?
Identify the needs in this The needs for Orange County include:affordable housing, homelessness
target area and other social services, economic development, increased code
enforcement,fair housing education,and affordable healthcare.
What are the opportunities Orange County is home to a large university,substantial hospital system,
for improvement in this employment centers, research facilities,active social service organizations,
target area? and an educated workforce.
Are there barriers to In rural areas, much of the housing stock is in disrepair and there is a lack of
improvement in this target services provided to those areas.Throughout the county, property taxes
area? are high and there is a lack of developable land with adequate utility
service,due both to actual land availability and current zoning.
General Allocation Priorities
HOME funds will be used for housing activities.These funds will be targeted to low-income persons and
projects designed to provide affordable housing to low-income persons.
The Town of Chapel Hill will allocate its CDBG funds to those geographic areas whose population is over
51% low-and moderate-income.At least 70%of all the Town's CDBG funds that are budgeted for
activities will principally benefit low-and moderate-income persons.The following guidelines for
allocating CDBG will be used during the FY 2020-2025 Five Year Consolidated Plan:
• Housing activities have income eligibility criteria,therefore the income requirement directs
funds to low-and moderate-income households throughout the County.
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• The public services activities are for social service organizations whose clientele have a low
income or in certain cases, a limited type of clientele with a presumed low-and moderate-
income status.
• The public facilities activities are either located in a low-and moderate-income census
tract/block group or have a low-and moderate-income service area benefit or clientele over
51% low-and moderate-income.
• The acquisitions and demolition of structures are either located in a low-and moderate-income
census area or these activities are eligible by preventing or eliminating slums and blight on a
spot basis or area basis.
• Economic development projects will either be located in a low-and moderate-income census
tract/block group, or a poverty tract greater than 20%, or part of a redevelopment plan, or
making 51%of the jobs available to low-and moderate-income population.
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Priority Needs
Table 47—Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need Name Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low Income
Low Income
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Rural Homelessness
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Families with Children Experiencing Homelessness
People with Disabilities Experiencing Homelessness
Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
Persons with HIV/AIDS Experiencing Homelessness
Victims of Domestic Violence Experiencing Homelessness
Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Geographic Areas Affected County-wide
Associated Goals Rental Construction
Rental Assistance
Housing Rehabilitation/Preservation
Grant Administration
Description Provide affordable rental housing for households experiencing
homelessness.
Basis for Relative Priority This need emerged as a top priority based on the Housing Needs
Assessment, Market Analysis, and stakeholder and resident input.
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2 Priority Need Name Housing for Low-and Moderate-Income Households
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low Income
Low Income
Moderate Income
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Rural Homelessness
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Frail Elderly
People with Disabilities
People with HIV/AIDS and Their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Geographic Areas Affected County-wide
Associated Goals Rental Construction
Rental Assistance
Housing Rehabilitation/Preservation
Home Ownership Construction
Home Buyer Assistance
Grant Administration
Description Provide affordable housing(both rental and ownership)for households
with moderate and low incomes, especially those with extremely low
incomes.
Basis for Relative Priority This need emerged as a top priority based on the Housing Needs
Assessment, Market Analysis, and stakeholder and resident input.
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3 Priority Need Name Integrated Housing for People with Service Needs
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low Income
Low Income
Moderate Income
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Rural Homelessness
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Frail Elderly
People with Disabilities
People with HIV/AIDS and Their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Geographic Areas Affected County-wide
Associated Goals Rental Construction
Rental Assistance
Housing Rehabilitation/Preservation
Home Ownership Construction
Home Buyer Assistance
Grant Administration
Description Provide affordable,accessible housing that is integrated in the community
for households with supportive service needs.
Basis for Relative Priority This need emerged as a moderately high priority based on the Housing
Needs Assessment, Market Analysis, and stakeholder and resident input.
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4 Priority Need Name Community/Economic Development and Services
Priority Level Low
Population Extremely Low Income
Low Income
Moderate Income
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Rural Homelessness
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Frail Elderly
People with Disabilities
People with HIV/AIDS and Their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic Areas Affected County-wide
Associated Goals Supportive and Youth Services
Code Enforcement and Revitalization
Infrastructure
Economic Development
Grant Administration
Description Undertake community and economic development activities and provide
services for residents.
Basis for Relative Priority This need emerged as a lower priority based on the Housing Needs
Assessment, Market Analysis, and stakeholder and resident input.
Narrative (Optional)
The priority ranking of needs for housing, homelessness, other special needs, community development,
economic development, and anti-poverty are as follows:
• High Priority-Activities are assigned a high priority if the County or Chapel Hill expects to fund
them during the Five Year Consolidated Plan period.
• Low Priority-Activities are assigned a low priority if the activity may not be funded by the
County or Chapel Hill during the Five Year Consolidated Plan period.The County or Chapel
Hill may support applications for other funding if those activities are consistent with the needs
identified in the Five Year Consolidated Plan.
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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions - 91.415, 91.215(b)
Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable Market Characteristics that will influence
Housing Type the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based The most recent Fair Market Rents for Orange County are$834 for efficiencies,$902 for
Rental Assistance one-bedroom units,$1,055 for two-bedroom units, $1,435 for three-bedroom units,and
(TBRA) $1,624 for four-bedroom units.Considering that almost half of renters in the county are
cost burdened, and that about 70%of both very low-income(50%AMI)and extremely
low-income(30%AMI) households are cost burdened,these rents may be too high for
many people seeking affordable housing, indicating a market need for tenant-based
rental assistance(TBRA). Furthermore,the Orange County Housing Authority administers
a Housing Choice Voucher program, and a locally-funded rental assistance program, both
of which are over-subscribed. Using HOME funds for TBRA could help fill this gap.
New Unit There is a dire market need for production of more affordable units in Orange County,
Production especially for people with the lowest incomes. Only about 5%of existing units are
affordable for households earning less than 30%AMI. Using HOME funds for construction
of new affordable rental and home ownership units is a top priority,demonstrated by
both the market analysis and the results of citizen and stakeholder engagement in the
development of the Consolidated Plan.
Rehabilitation Although much of the county's housing stock has been built within the last 20 years,
there is a significant need for repair of older units and modifications to facilitate aging in
place for elderly people and other people with mobility impairments. Furthermore, it is
estimated that about 38%of units in the county contain lead-based paint,and are thus
more likely to be in need of remediation. Using HOME funds for rehabilitation of existing
homes and apartments could extend the life of these units and help keep the county's
housing stock more affordable.
Acquisition, Orange County faces very high housing costs.Since the development of the previous
including Consolidated Plan five years ago, housing costs have increased 15%.While this increases
preservation the expense of acquiring housing,the HOME program and other local programs and
policies have mechanisms for preserving the long-term affordability of units, beyond the
initial investment of subsidy.
Table 48—Influence of Market Conditions
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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.420(b), 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The Orange County HOME Consortium anticipates receiving$374,851 in HOME funds for FFY 2020/PY 2021. Based on funding from the past five
years,we expect the Orange County HOME Consortium will receive about $350,000 each year over the next five-year period.The following
represents the County's anticipated resources for future years:
• FFY 2020=$374,851 HOME Funds+$13,000 Program Income
• FFY 2021 =$350,000 HOME Funds+ $0 Program Income
• FFY 2022 =$350,000 HOME Funds+ $0 Program Income
• FFY 2023 =$350,000 HOME Funds+ $0 Program Income
• FFY 2024=$350,000 HOME Funds+ $0 Program Income
• Total = $1,774,851 HOME Funds+$13,000 Program Income= $1,787,851
The accomplishments of these projects/activities will be reported in the FFY 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER).
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Anticipated Resources
Program Source of Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Remainder
of ConPlan
HOME public- Acquisition Five years of funding at the
federal Homebuyer assistance estimated funding level each year.
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental new
construction
Multifamily rental
rehab
New construction for
ownership
TBRA 374,851 1 13,000 1 0 1 387,851 1,400,000
Table 49-Anticipated Resources
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
The Orange County HOME Consortium will leverage additional funds from a variety of sources to address the needs identified in this plan.
Orange County is the recipient of the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool (ESFRLP) and
Urgent Repair Program (URP)funds. Each recipient of SFRLP funds is awarded $190,000 to conduct moderate rehabilitation for owner-occupied
homes belonging to households earning below 80%AMI. For URP, the County has typically received $80,000 each year to provide emergency
repairs to address threats to life, health, and safety for owner-occupied homes belonging to households earning below 50%AMI.
The Orange County HOME Consortium uses cash as its local match for HOME funds. It is estimated that this match will be$93,713 for program
year 2020.These funds will be used for tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA) in the newly created countywide Housing Help Rapid Re-Housing
program administered by the Orange County Department of Housing and Community Development.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs
identified in the plan
Some of the Consortium's member jurisdictions own surplus land and regularly evaluate their inventory to identify sites suitable for affordable
housing activities, including the Town of Chapel Hill's public housing communities. All member jurisdictions actively collaborate with private and
public entities to assist them in acquiring property for projects that address the needs identified in this plan. For example,the jurisdictions are
involved in the Northside Neighborhood Initiative, a land bank in historically black neighborhoods in Chapel Hill and Carrboro that is funded in
part by the University of North Carolina,the Center for Community Self-Help, and the Oak Foundation.
Discussion
Although there are limited resources available to address the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan,the Consortium and its member
jurisdictions are continuously collaborating to maximize what resources are available and develop new ones.
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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure - 91.415, 91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan
including private industry, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions.
Responsible Entity Responsible Entity Type Role Geographic Area Served
Orange County Government Ownership Jurisdiction
Planning
Public Housing
Rental
Chapel Hill Government Economic Development Jurisdiction
Housing for People with
Service Needs
Ownership
Planning
Public Housing
Rental
neighborhood
improvements
public facilities
public services
Orange County Continuum of care Homelessness Jurisdiction
Partnership to End
Homelessness
Table 50-Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System
• Counseling/Advocacy: Local government services could adopt a more relationship-based, client-
driven, and trauma-informed approach to housing and services delivery.
• Legal Assistance: UNC-Chapel Hill provides some pro bono services and NC Legal Aid serves this
area, but is under-funded and unable to meet the need.
• Rental Assistance:There is an unmet need for rental subsidies in Orange County.Affordable
rental housing development and rental subsidies for low-income households is a huge need.
• Utilities Assistance: Funds for utilities assistance are provided by the County and the Towns to
eligible low-income households.These funds are heavily utilized, indicating the need for
increased funding.
• Law Enforcement: Local law enforcement, particularly the Town of Chapel Hill, does a good job
supporting the work of the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness though community
policing in the county should be expanded.
• Substance Use: Substance use services are provided by Freedom House Recovery Center but
they are unable to meet the demand, particularly of people who need longer treatment and
residential settings.
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• Transportation:The Town of Chapel Hill bus system is free and provides a great service to
people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Free or low-cost affordable bus service needs to
be expanded in Hillsborough and the rest of the county.
Availability of services targeted to people experiencing homelessness and people with HIV
and mainstream services
Homelessness Prevention Available in the Targeted to Targeted to People
Services Community Homeless with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X
Legal Assistance X
Mortgage Assistance
Rental Assistance X X
Utilities Assistance X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X
Mobile Clinics X
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Child Care X
Education X
Employment and Training X
Healthcare X
HIV/AIDS X
Life Skills X
Mental Health Counseling X
Transportation X
Table 51-Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed
above meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness (particularly individuals and
families experiencing chronic homelessness,families with children,veterans and their
families, and unaccompanied youth)
Orange County has a community health clinic at the UNC Hospital System that addresses the healthcare
needs of many low-income and housing insecure residents. However,there is still a need for free
healthcare for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, and a need for mental
health and substance use case management and treatment for people experiencing and at risk of
homelessness.
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The Community Empowerment Fund (CEF), a local nonprofit service provider,fills a great need for
relationship-based, client-centered job readiness,job search, and life skills services. CEF has an
integrated service center in Chapel Hill where clients can access these services. From 2018 to 2020, a
Housing Access Coordinator position,funded jointly by the County and the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel
Hill and Hillsborough, was hosted at CEF,which provided housing navigation services to low-income
households in need of affordable housing or at risk of losing their housing.
Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for people with service needs
and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to,the services listed
above
The Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH) is a strong lead agency for the Orange
County Continuum of Care (CoC).The CoC's strengths include:
• There has been a 37%decrease from 2010 to 2019 in chronic homelessness, and a 16%decrease
in the number of people experiencing homelessness for the first time from 2016 to 2019.
• Coordinated intake is underway for families and individuals experiencing homelessness.
• The CoC prioritizes people with disabilities, illness, and experiencing chronic homelessness for
openings in permanent supportive housing units using the Vulnerability Index-Service
Prioritization Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT).
• The Orange County Department of Housing and Community Development has a preference in its
Housing Choice Voucher(HCV) program for certain especially vulnerable subpopulations of
people experiencing homelessness
• In 2020,the County plans to implement a "Move On" program, in which people with Permanent
Supportive Housing Vouchers (PSHVs)whose service needs have lowered considerably and/or
no longer need services are transitioned to HCVs,freeing up PSHVs for more vulnerable
individuals with higher service needs.
• Regular outreach to people living unsheltered helps build trust and helps some of these people
move into permanent supportive housing.
• The CoC has implemented a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), coordinated
through the North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness (NCCEH). Performance data from
HMIS help drive program decision-making and is used to monitor, evaluate, and report program
and system-wide performance.
• OCPEH and the Community Empowerment Fund (CEF) have created OC Connect, a free online
database that lists all services and resources offered by government and/or nonprofit
organizations in Orange County. For local social service partners, OC Connect also hosts a tool
for coordinated assessment to route individuals at risk of or facing homelessness to solutions
that meet their needs and administers an assessment tool to prioritize and coordinate care for
vulnerable people experiencing homelessness in Orange County.
According to the gap analysis done in 2019 by OCPEH,there are ten current system gaps preventing the
County from effectively ending homelessness. The total annual cost to fill these gaps is estimated at
about$1.7 million per year.The identified gaps are:
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• Rapid Re-Housing
• Coordinated Entry Staffing
• Medical Respite Beds
• Memorial Service Funding
• Youth Host Homes Program
• Income-Based Rental Units
• Day Center with Services
• Street Outreach
• 24-Hour Bathrooms
• Accessible, Housing-Focused Shelter
Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and
service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs
OCPEH has thoroughly analyzed the institutional structure and service delivery system, identified ten
gaps in the system, and calculated the costs of filling those gaps. OCPEH has either identified existing
programs and partners, or worked to set up the necessary infrastructure,through which to fill most of
these gaps, and some funding has already been secured. Of the estimated $1.7 million yet to be
secured, OCPEH has approached Orange County and the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and
Hillsborough to ask each jurisdiction to contribute a portion of the funds. In addition to filling the
homeless system gaps, OCPEH also aims to improve existing projects and processes and improve the
quality of homeless service delivery.
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SP-45 Goals - 91.415, 91.215(a)(4)
Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area
1 Rental 2020 2024 Affordable Housing, County- Housing for People Experiencing HOME: Rental units constructed:
Construction Housing for People wide Homelessness, Housing for Low-and $502,131 5 Household housing
Experiencing Moderate-Income Households, units
Homelessness, Integrated Housing for People with
Housing for People Service Needs
with Service Needs
2 Rental 2020 2024 Affordable Housing, County- Housing for People Experiencing HOME: Tenant-based rental
Assistance Housing for People wide Homelessness, Housing for Low-and $484,816 assistance/Rapid
Experiencing Moderate-Income Households, Rehousing:
Homelessness, Integrated Housing for People with 25 Households assisted
Housing for People Service Needs
with Service Needs
3 Housing 2020 2024 Affordable Housing, County- Housing for Low-and Moderate-Income HOME: Homeowner housing
Rehabilitation/ Housing for People wide Households, Integrated Housing for $0 rehabilitated:
Preservation with Service Needs People with Service Needs 0 Household housing
units
4 Home 2020 2024 Affordable Housing County- Housing for Low-and Moderate-Income HOME: Homeowner housing
Ownership wide Households, Integrated Housing for $0 added:
Construction People with Service Needs 0 Household housing
units
5 Home Buyer 2020 2024 Affordable Housing County- Housing for Low-and Moderate-Income HOME: Direct financial assistance
Assistance wide Households, Integrated Housing for $623,419 to homebuyers:
People with Service Needs 22 Households assisted
6 Supportive 2020 2024 Non-Housing County- Community/Economic Development HOME: Public service activities
and Youth Community wide and Services $0 for low-and moderate-
Services Development income housing benefit:
0 Households assisted
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Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area
7 Code 2020 2024 Affordable Housing, County- Housing for Low-and Moderate-Income HOME: Housing code
Enforcement Non-Housing wide Households,Community/Economic $0 enforcement/foreclosed
and Community Development and Services property care:
Revitalization Development 0 Households housing
units
Other:0 Other
8 Infrastructure 2020 2024 Non-Housing County- Community/Economic Development HOME: Public facility or
Community wide and Services $0 infrastructure activities
Development for low-and moderate-
income housing benefit:
0 Households assisted
9 Economic 2020 2024 Non-Housing County- Community/Economic Development HOME: Jobs created:0 Jobs
Development Community wide and Services $0
Development
10 Grant 2020 2024 Other County- Housing for People Experiencing HOME: Other: 1 Other
Administration wide Homelessness, Housing for Low-and $177,485
Moderate-Income Households,
Integrated Housing for People with
Service Needs,Community/Economic
Development and Services
Table 52—Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Rental Construction
Description New construction of rental units that are affordable to people with low incomes.
2 Goal Name Rental Assistance
Description Provide rental assistance to low-income households.
3 Goal Name Housing Rehabilitation/Preservation
Description Repair and rehabilitation of existing rental and owned housing.
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4 Goal Name Home Ownership Construction
Description New construction of units for ownership by low-income households
5 Goal Name Home Buyer Assistance
Description Provide direct assistance to buyers to help them purchase affordable homes.
6 Goal Name Supportive and Youth Services
Description Services for people experiencing homelessness, people with other services needs,and youth.
7 Goal Name Code Enforcement and Revitalization
Description Code enforcement and neighborhood revitalization activities(e.g.,acquisition or improvements of housing or non-housing public
facilities).
8 Goal Name Infrastructure
Description Provide infrastructure improvements to benefit areas that are mostly occupied by low-and moderate-income households.
9 Goal Name Economic Development
Description Economic development activities such as employment assistance, business growth funding, redevelopment programming,etc.
10 Goal Name Grant Administration
Description Administration, planning, and policy setting for CDBG and HOME funds.
Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide
affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
The Orange County HOME Consortium estimates that over the five-year period of this Consolidated Plan, more than 500 low-to moderate-
income households will benefit from HOME and CDBG funds. Of these, we estimate that about 215 will be assisted with securing or maintaining
affordable housing.
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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement - 91.415, 91.215(c)
Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary
Compliance Agreement)
The Town of Chapel Hill owns 45 units reserved specifically for tenants who are elderly or have a
disability at two properties: Caldwell/Church Street (30 units) and South Roberson Street (15 units).
Additionally,there are three accessible units (out of 11 units total) at North Columbia Street and two
accessible units (out of 44 units total) at South Estes Drive.
Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
The Chapel Hill Office of Housing and Community provides programs and services for public housing
residents, as well as the broader neighborhood and community.These include community clean-ups,
neighborhood pop-ups, a weekly food bank program, a Reading Partners program, National Night Out,
senior bingo (in conjunction with the Hargraves Community Center), an International Potluck, and a
2020 Census Information Center.
Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902?
No
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SP-55 Strategic Plan Barriers to Affordable Housing - 91.415, 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
The Orange County HOME Consortium worked with the Center for Urban and Regional Studies at the
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill to conduct an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
(AI).The Al includes an analysis of Orange County laws, regulations, and administrative policies,
procedures, and practices that affect the location, availability, and accessibility of housing.The Al also
includes an assessment of conditions, both public and private,that affect fair housing choice.
The Al identified the following impediments to fair housing:
• A lack of affordable housing has resulted in severe rent burdens among many renters,
especially those with low and moderate incomes. A majority of renters in the county are rent-
burdened—spending over 30% of household income toward rent and utilities; this figure
exceeds 85%for households earning below$35,000 and is still over half for households earning
$35,000–$49,999. Meanwhile, over 80%of households earning under$20,000 are severely rent-
burdened (meaning they pay over half their income toward rent and utilities), as are nearly 40%
of households earning$20,000–$34,999.
• African Americans and Hispanics face difficulties receiving conventional mortgage loans.The
denial rate for first-lien, conventional mortgages for African Americans is consistently over four
times that of Whites, and the denial rate for Hispanics is between two and four times that of
Whites as well.The most common reasons for denial, as noted in the HMDA data, are credit
history for African Americans (33%of all denial reasons) and debt-to-income ratio for Hispanics
(49%of all denial reasons).
• Based on the number of fair housing complaints filed,disabled persons face difficulties
accessing fair housing. Nearly half of all fair housing complaints filed in the 2010-2018 period
were filed due to discrimination based on disability. Given that the county's population with a
disability is approximately 12,500, and that over a quarter of the elderly are also disabled,this is
a significant barrier to fair housing.
• There exists a lack of subsidized rental properties outside the Towns of Chapel Hill and
Carrboro.The only public housing in the county is located in Chapel Hill, and the vast majority of
other subsidized properties are located in either Chapel Hill or Carrboro.To that end, six
subsidized developments exist in Hillsborough, one exists in the Orange County portion of
Mebane, and only one subsidized property exists in unincorporated Orange County.
• Zoning throughout the county largely restricts the development of denser, more affordable
housing. Only a handful of areas in the county are zoned for moderately dense residential
development(over four lots or units per acre), and resident opposition can complicate or inhibit
the development of denser housing in those areas. Given the high cost of land in service-rich
neighborhoods of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, low-density zoning can prevent the construction of
affordable housing.
Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing
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Based on the impediments above,the Al makes the following recommendations. Details on these
recommendations are explained more fully in the Al.
• Seek more funds for subsidized housing. Low-and moderate-income households are
disproportionately rent-burdened, and recently, rents have increased faster than wages.
• Encourage development of some subsidized housing outside of Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
• Educate landlords, property managers, and other housing providers about fair housing law and
reasonable accommodation, especially as they pertain to persons with disabilities.
• Offer educational courses on mortgage lending and building credit scores that are geared
toward African American and Hispanic borrowers.
• Encourage cooperation and coordination between the affordable housing advisory boards in the
county.
• Explore funding options for a best-practices Rapid Rehousing program to serve homeless
individuals and families in Orange County.
• Identify ways to protect residents of mobile home parks who may be under threat of
displacement.
• Consider areas to strategically up-zone to promote the development of affordable housing.
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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy - 91.415, 91.215(i)
Describe how the jurisdiction's strategic plan goals contribute to:
Reaching out to people experiencing homelessness (especially unsheltered) and assessing
their individual needs
The Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH) is the lead for the Orange County
Continuum of Care (CoC). OCPEH's HOME Committee (no relation to the HOME Investment Partnerships
Program) consists of about 20 housing and service providers that interact with people who are
experiencing chronic and/or particularly vulnerable homelessness, many of whom have
disabilities. Service providers involved include nonprofits, DSS and other county departments, UNC
Hospitals,veterans' organizations, law enforcement, private attorneys, and more. The Committee meets
monthly to collaborate on finding housing and services (e.g., medical, mental health, substance use, and
legal services)for these people.The CoC uses its Coordinated Entry system to assess people's needs,
score their level of need, and prioritize them for permanent supportive housing, and conducts street
outreach program to reach people who are living unsheltered. However, OCPEH has identified street
outreach as an area in the county's homeless services system in need of more funding.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of people experiencing
homelessness
Orange County's only emergency shelter is run by the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service (IFC). IFC also
offers a transitional housing program for men.The Freedom House Recovery Center provides residential
mental health and substance use services for men, women, children, and families (in addition to
outpatient and crisis services), and there are several Oxford Houses in the county that provide
transitional housing for people in recovery from substance use disorder.The county does not have a
domestic violence shelter.
Helping people experiencing homelessness (especially people and families experiencing
chronic homelessness; families with children; veterans and their families; and
unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living,
including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience
homelessness, facilitating access to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and
families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.
The CoC operates a Rapid Re-Housing program for veterans with state ESG money, but OCPEH has
identified this area as a gap in need of increased funding and better alignment with best practice (i.e.,
flexible, individualized mix of services,financial assistance, and housing navigation). From January to
April 2019,there were 105 people on the waiting list for Rapid Re-Housing compared with 65 people
during the same time period in 2018, and there is currently no Rapid Re-Housing program for non-
veterans.
Service providers, such as IFC, Community Empowerment Fund (CEF), and Cardinal Innovations (the
LME/MCO for Orange County), provide case management services to clients experiencing homelessness
and can help connect them to housing. Orange County has also seen success in implementing a
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homeless diversion program, and currently diverts about 25%of households presenting for a shelter bed
using a mix of strengths-based guided conversation plus flexible funding.
However,there is a great need for affordable housing units in the county, particularly income-based
rental units that can be accessed by people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.This gap presents a
continuous challenge for connecting people experiencing homelessness with permanent housing.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs.
The CoC partners with UNC Hospitals and the Orange County Department of Social Services (DSS) Foster
Care division, and has developed discharge policies with local and regional institutions.The CoC also
assisted in the creation of the Outreach Court, now known as the Community Resource Court (CRC),
North Carolina's first specialty court for people experiencing homelessness who are offered mental
health evaluations and treatment plans in lieu of going to jail for misdemeanor crimes. CRC is a
collaboration between the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health and the 15B District
Court Judge's Office. Defendants are typically referred to CRC by their attorney or by the district
attorney's office, although anyone is able to make a recommendation for a referral. Court requirements
include monthly attendance to a therapeutic court session and compliance with recommended mental
health or substance use treatment. Upon graduation from the court, the participant is given some type
of legal benefit such as dismissal of criminal charges.
The County also administers a Housing Stabilization Fund for people who self-refer or are referred by
service providers (including IFC, CEF, DSS, and the Orange County Criminal Justice Resource Department)
and are experiencing housing insecurity.The fund can pay for rent/utility arrears, security/utility
deposits,first month's rent, and certain other one-time expenses to help households at risk of
homelessness become or remain stably housed.The Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough
also offer similar resources.
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SP-65 Lead-based Paint Hazards - 91.4151 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards
Lead-Based Paint(LBP) hazards are a concern for low-income households living in older, substandard
housing and who may not have the financial resources to make their homes lead-safe.To address this
concern,the Orange County HOME Consortium has developed the following strategy to increase the
number of homes that are made lead-safe and reduce the number of child lead poisoning cases:
• Ensuring that County rehabilitation staff and the contractors they work with are knowledgeable
about LBP requirements of all federal housing programs
• Distributing information on LBP hazards to all households that participate in County housing
programs
• Conducting LBP inspections and assessments as necessary
• Implementing environmental control or abatement measures (for both LBP and asbestos) as
applicable in all federally-funded projects
This strategy will allow Orange County to: be in full compliance with all applicable LBP regulations;
control or reduce,to the extent feasible, all LBP hazards in housing rehabilitated with federal funds; and
reduce the number of incidences of elevated blood lead levels in children.
How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning hazards?
Data from 2017 from the North Carolina Department of Public Health indicated that Orange County
tested 1,119 youth from infancy to age six; of those tested, 0.72%tested positive for elevated blood
lead levels. However, some of these cases are not due to LBP in the home, but old toys,vinyl mini-
blinds, and other sources of lead.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
In Orange County, LBP risk assessments in housing units are conducted by on a case-by-case basis.Any
home built before 1978 that is purchased or rehabilitated with federal funding assistance must
complete an Environmental Review that includes LBP assessment. Lead abatement is prescribed as
needed for these dwellings. In addition, all assisted housing tenants will be informed of the hazards of
lead-based paint.The Orange County Health Department provides consultation to County housing staff.
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Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families
In addition to housing problems, people living in poverty often have other social service needs.Some
people lack access to the resources and skills needed to obtain and hold living-wage jobs; some are
single mothers who need affordable childcare while they seek or maintain jobs; some need treatment
for physical or behavioral health problems; some are children who would benefit from programs
designed to enhance their education, recreational opportunities, and self-esteem.
The Orange County Family Success Alliance (FSA), modeled after proven national programs such as the
Harlem Children's Zone and the Promise Neighborhoods Institute, is founded on the understanding that
no one organization or individual can single-handedly change the way poverty harms our children and
our communities. FSA is dedicated to building a comprehensive system of engagement on education and
health, with built-in family and community support. It is staffed by the Orange County Health
Department and supported by work groups made up of staff members of participating advisory council
organizations. Initial funding for FSA was awarded by the Orange County Board of County
Commissioners through the Social Justice Fund.
FSA's 2019-2022 Strategic Plan outlines three goals: (1) children are healthy and prepared for school, (2)
children and youth are healthy and succeed in school, and (3)families, neighborhoods, and institutions
support the healthy development of children.These goals are approached through four strategic areas.
The first is family empowerment. Over the 2019-2022 period, FSA is evolving its current "navigator"
model, in which peer leaders build trusting relationships with families living in poverty, into a more
comprehensive family empowerment model that will bring families together to learn, build on strengths
and knowledge, and together work to better navigate systems and to uncover their personal and
collective power to affect systems change.The second strategic area is partnership. FSA collaborates
with cross-sector agencies to center parent expertise and priorities and aims to shift more power into
the hands of parents to co-create programs and initiatives in the community.The third area is systems
change, by involving community members whose lives are most directly and deeply affected by poverty
in leadership and decision making in order to dismantle institutionalized racism and other oppressive
systems.The final strategy area is foundational work.This means building internal infrastructure in FSA
to support strategic goals.
How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this
affordable housing plan?
The high costs of housing in Orange County continue to be major challenges for low-income families.
Renter households, in particular,face serious challenges with high cost, inadequate supply, and
competition with university students for limited housing stock. Walkability and access to transportation
are also challenges, particularly outside of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Orange County and the Town of
Chapel Hill have targeted significant resources, including HOME and CDBG funds,within low-income
neighborhoods to alleviate poverty by increasing housing security. In addition to increasing the quantity
and quality of affordable housing,these resources may also catalyze additional public and private
investment of capital and services.
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SP-80 Monitoring - 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities
carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with
requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the
comprehensive planning requirements
To ensure that the Orange County HOME Consortium and the Town of Chapel Hill, as recipients of
HOME and CDBG funds, operate in compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations,the
Consortium and the Town of Chapel Hill implement a monitoring strategy that closely reviews
subrecipient activities and provides technical assistance to avoid compliance issues.
The Orange County HOME Consortium will implement a risk analysis matrix for monitoring all
appropriate HOME subrecipients each Program Year, based on guidance in CPD Notice 04-01 and CPD
02-11, which outline factors by which to determine the risk level of HOME recipients. Once projects
have been approved and HOME Awardees have signed Written Agreements, staff will enter projects into
a HOME Project Monitoring spreadsheet, which uses a scoring system to conduct a risk analysis of each
project.The scoring system considers funding types and amounts, HOME Awardee capacity and track
record for past projects, and project size, among other factors. Based on its score, each subrecipient will
be considered low risk, moderate risk, or high risk.
The Consortium will use these scores to determine its annual monitoring schedule. As a general rule,
staff will annually conduct on-site monitoring for all high risk HOME Awardees. Conversely, moderate
and low risk subrecipients will be monitored onsite every other Program Year, and desk reviews will be
conducted throughout the year.
During project development, all HOME Awardees will be required to submit quarterly reports that
describe the progress of their projects, using a template provided by OCHCD on its website. Final reports
include a summary of the project's accomplishments—including the actual number of beneficiaries—
and a description of how funds were used.
At project completion, OCHCD will conduct an on-site inspection of each project to determine the
projects meets the applicable property standards.This inspection will occur before marking the project
complete in the disbursement and information system established by HUD (IDIS).
Full monitoring procedures are described in the Orange County HOME Consortium Policies and
Procedures Manual.
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Attachments
Summary of Public Comments
First Public Hearing (Carrboro Town Hall, February 19, 2020)
A member of the Carrboro Affordable Housing Advisory Commission expressed concern that the public
input survey was too long and difficult to be completed by someone with limited literacy, and suggested
that the Orange County Literacy Council should be consulted to maximize the accessibility and
readability of future surveys.
Second Public Hearing (Hillsborough Police Substation, February 23, 2020)
Residents of Cedar Grove shared their experiences with affordable housing issues in rural Orange
County. One resident discussed his work in the food service industry and the struggles many of his co-
workers face with securing stable, affordable housing in addition to issues like transportation to and
from work. Another resident discussed her work as a civil attorney working with tenant-landlord issues,
and the challenges many low-income tenants face. For instance, North Carolina law only requires a few
days' notice when a landlord wants to evict a tenant. For low-income renters, it is often very difficult to
even appear in court for the eviction hearing due to the difficulty of getting of work, making childcare
arrangements, finding transportation, etc. on such short notice.Another issue in rural areas of the
County is the prevalence of substandard housing conditions that many low-income renters are forced to
endure because of lack of other affordable options and fear of retaliation from landlords if a complaint
is filed with code enforcement.
Third Public Hearing (Hargraves Community Center, February 26, 2020)
Several residents expressed concern that outreach around the Consolidated Plan has not done enough
to reach relevant communities and stakeholders, particularly people of color and people with disabilities
in Orange County. Residents shared their work organizing in and advocating for black communities in
Carrboro and representing adult children with intellectual disabilities, and described the difficulty faced
by both groups in accessing safe, affordable, quality housing.
Racist housing policies and practices by governmental and private actors created the unsafe and
unstable housing conditions many black families are forced to face. In wealthy, predominantly white
communities like Orange County, racial disparities in housing are even more intractable because
communities of color are made to feel invisible and their needs are consistently ignored by the wealthy,
white majority.
People with disabilities, including those with mobility impairments, also face huge challenges in finding
housing that is both accessible in terms of affordability and proximity to needed services, as well as
physically accessible. Many people with disabilities have limited housing choice due to a lack of housing
stock that meets their needs, and often are unable to live in integrated, inclusive, and intentional
settings.Transportation for this population is another significant barrier, not just for getting to school,
work, and personal appointments, but for attending community meetings such as this one.
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Because Orange County has such a high cost of living, many folks who work in the County cannot afford
to live here and must commute from surrounding counties.The added expense of commuting—bus fare,
gas costs, car maintenance—and the extra time constraints place significant burden on low-income
households. Higher travel costs mean fewer financial resources available to spend on other necessities
like housing,food, and medical care, and more time commuting means less time for meeting other
needs.
Affordable housing strategies should take into account the impacts of climate change, especially since
the same low-income communities and communities of color that have the greatest need for safe,
quality, affordable housing are also disproportionately threatened by climate change.This includes
direct threats like flooding, since low-income communities of color are more likely to live in low-lying,
flood-prone areas, and more indirect threats like food insecurity, since climate disruptions to the food
system are more likely to impact these communities, many of which are already in food deserts.
Creative and more environmentally sustainable approaches to building and preserving affordable
housing, such as earthen construction should also be explored.
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Summary of Resident Questionnaire Responses
Date: 2/12/20-2/26/20
Web Link:www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020-Consolidated-Plan
Total Respondents: 188(163 individuals;22 representatives of a service provider or organization)
Background
The Consolidated Plan is the Orange County HOME Consortium's five-year strategic plan for the use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
funds to support community development in Chapel Hill and affordable housing throughout Orange
County.The Plan includes a needs assessment and market analysis, identifies community priority areas
and goals, and earmarks CDBG and HOME resources to achieve these goals.
As part of the Collaborative's community engagement process, a questionnaire was developed to help
gauge perceived needs and highest priority areas for residents.
Questionnaire Format
The Resident Questionnaire consisted of 10 pages of 34 questions and could be completed in an average
of 10 minutes.The questions addressed 1) housing and community needs; 2)fair housing; 3)
demographic information and 4) outreach information.At the completion of the questionnaire,
respondents were given the option to enter into a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card.
For the housing and community needs questions, respondents were asked to put broad need topics or
categories in order of priority need. Since Chapel Hill administers the CDBG Program,there were
questions that helped determine if respondents lived,worked, or used recreational services within town
limits.
The fair housing section of the questionnaire aimed to determine if respondents were familiar with fair
housing laws and how to report violations to the County. The questionnaire also asked about barriers to
fair housing.
Finally,the questionnaire asked for demographic information and outreach information,which helped
determine how respondents were hearing about and responding to the questionnaire.This information
can help shape outreach strategy for future planning efforts.
Summary of Input
Feedback from the questionnaire indicates that there is a preference to prioritize housing for Orange
County's most vulnerable populations, including those experiencing homelessness and those households
considered to be low-income (earning 30-50%AMI). High priority activities include building more
affordable rental housing, preserving or improving existing affordable housing stock through repairs and
maintenance, developing affordable units for low-to-moderate income households to purchase, and
offering supportive services for those residents experiencing homelessness or with other service needs.
Respondents also raised concerns about a lack of affordable housing for residents with service needs,
including seniors and those with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD)who live with a parent
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or primary caretaker.The linkages between accessibility and affordability were mentioned, with calls for
an increased focus on public transportation and a need for more sidewalks and bike lanes.
Familiarity with the County's fair housing practices and reporting processes was lacking, and most
respondents indicated they never experienced housing discrimination within the County. For those
individuals who have experienced discrimination,they either did not file a report or were unaware of
how to go about doing so.
Respondents to the questionnaire were majority white and female, whose households earn more than
$100,000 annually and own their own home. In the timeframe we were operating under, an electronic
survey was the most efficient method to achieve the largest quantity of responses, but may have missed
an opportunity to reach communities and residents who would benefit most directly from funding
priorities.
Housing and Community Needs
• Respondents identified the following housing needs for the allocation of HOME funds in order of
priority need:
o housing for people experiencing homelessness (3.53 rank scoring);
o housing for households that are low-income (30-50%AMI) (2.98 rank scoring);
o housing for people (not experiencing homelessness) with service needs
o (2.95 rank scoring)
o Respondents identified the following housing activities as highest need:
o develop new affordable rental housing(63.30%);
o preserve existing affordable housing(47.87%);
o develop more housing for low-to-moderate income households to purchase (30-80%
AMI) (47.34%)
• Notable comment topics on housing activities focused on HOME funding include:
o Encourage different types of affordable housing(mobile homes, micro units,tiny homes,
etc.)
o Simplify development process; reduce regulatory barriers to development
o Focus on accommodating populations with service needs, especially elderly singles or
families with seniors, households with members with IDD(intellectual and
developmental disability)
• Respondents identified the following housing and facility-related activities for the allocation of
CDBG funds in order of priority need:
o housing for people experiencing homelessness (3.77 rank scoring);
o community-integrated housing targeted to serve people with service needs (3.73 rank
scoring);
o repairs, rehabilitation,or improvements to housing(3.34 rank scoring)
• Respondents identified the following community service activities as highest need:
o services for people with special housing needs(61.17%);
o supportive services for people experiencing homelessness(44.68%)
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• Notable comment topics on housing&facility-related activities focused on CDBG funding
include:
o More opportunities for physical activity via bike lanes and sidewalks
o Offer more racial equity training,direct action training,and fair housing education
o For CDBG planning purposes: 57.39%of respondents live in Chapel Hill;45.74%of
respondents work or attend school in Chapel Hill; 51.06%of respondents use
recreational services in Chapel Hill
Fair Housing
• 66.49%of respondents were either not aware or unsure of how to report fair housing violations
or concerns within Orange County
• 28.19%of respondents know someone or have experienced housing discrimination themselves
since living in Orange County
• Of those respondents who have experienced discrimination or know someone who has, 47.17%
of them did not file a report of discrimination in Orange County.
Respondents indicated that the largest barriers to fair housing included 1) limited housing
availability for low-income households; 2) lack of affordable housing options in certain areas; and
3) limited housing availability for moderate-income households
• Notable comment topics on barriers to fair housing:
o Limited access to public transportation (buses, bike lanes)
o Housing barriers for residents with experience in the justice system
o Barriers stemming from regulatory and zoning restrictions
Demographic Information
• 70.22% respondents identify as Female
• 73.45%of respondents identify as White or Caucasian
• 76.87%of respondents identify as Non-Hispanic/Latinx
• 35.96%of respondents live in two-person households
• The majority of respondents do not consider themselves cost-burdened and own their home
Outreach Information
• 69.73%of respondents filled out the questionnaire via computer
The majority of respondents heard about the questionnaire via email from a nonprofit agency or
housing provider
• 163 respondents answered the questionnaire as an individual while 22 respondents answered
the questionnaire as a representative of a service provider or organization
• 13 agencies or organizations participated in the questionnaire; 50%of them provide supportive
services
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ORANGE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM
2501 Homestead Road., Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Orange County Southern Human Services Building
Background
The Consolidated Plan is designed to help states and local jurisdictions assess their affordable housing
and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based
investment decisions. On December 10, 2024,the Orange County HOME Consortium will hold a public
hearing at the Southern Human Services Building(2501 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516)to
receive public input about priorities for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. Input will be incorporated into
the Plan and will be presented for public comment in spring 2025.All members of the public are
welcome, and Spanish interpretation will be provided.
• Consultation and Citizen Participation.Through the Consolidated Plan (often called the "Con
Plan"),grantee jurisdictions engage the community, both in the process of developing and
reviewing the proposed plan, and as partners and stakeholders in the implementation of CPD
programs. By consulting and collaborating with other public and private entities,grantees can
align and coordinate community development programs with a range of other plans, programs
and resources to achieve greater impact.
• The Consolidated Plan.The Consolidated Plan,which may have a duration of between 3 and 5
years, describes the jurisdiction's community development priorities and multiyear goals based
on an assessment of housing and community development needs, an analysis of housing and
economic market conditions and available resources.
• The Annual Action Plan.The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which
provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal
resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified
by the Consolidated Plan.
• Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). In the CAPER,grantees report
on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the prior year.
Public Comments
The public comment period is open from November 25—December 10, 2024. Comments may be
submitted in writing by mail or email, or by telephone to:
Aaron Cohen, Community Development Program Manager
919-245-2491 1 acohen@orangecountync.gov
For More Information
For more information, please contact Aaron Cohen using the contact information above.
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ORANGE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA
Plan Consolidado 2025-2029
Martes, 10 de Diciembre del 2024 a las 7:00 PM
2501 Homestead Road., Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Edificio de Servicios Humanos del Sur del Condado de Orange
Antecedentes
EI Plan Consolidado esta disenado para ayudar a los estados y jurisdicciones locales a evaluar sus
necesidades de vivienda asequible y desarrollo comunitario, asi como las condiciones del mercado,y
tomar decisiones de inversion basadas en datos y ubicacion. En 10 de diciembre de 2024, el Consorcio
HOME del Condado de Orange llevara a cabo una audiencia publica en el Edificio de Servicios Humanos
del Sur ubicado en (2501 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516) para recibir aportes del publico sobre
las prioridades para el Plan Consolidado 2025-2029. Los comentarios seran incorporados al Plan y se
presentaran para comentarios publicos en la primavera del 2025.Todos los miembros del publico son
bienvenidos, y se proporcionara interpretacion en espanol.
• Consulta y Participacion Ciudadana. A traves del Plan Consolidado (a menudo llamado "Con
Plan"), las jurisdicciones beneficiarias involucran a la comunidad tanto en el proceso de
desarrollo y revision del plan propuesto, como en calidad de socios y partes interesadas en la
implementacion de programas de CPD.Al consultar y colaborar con otras entidades publicas y
privadas, los beneficiarios pueden alinear y coordinar programas de desarrollo comunitario con
una variedad de otros planes, programas y recursos para lograr un mayor impacto.
• EI Plan Consolidado. EI Plan Consolidado, que puede tener una duracion de entre 3 y 5 anos,
describe las prioridades de desarrollo comunitario de la jurisdiccion y los objetivos multianuales
basados en una evaluacion de las necesidades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario, un analisis
de las condiciones del mercado de vivienda y economicas,y los recursos disponibles.
• EI Plan de Accion anual. EI Plan Consolidado se Ileva a cabo a traves de Planes de Accion
Anuales, que proporcionan un resumen conciso de las acciones, actividades y los recursos
especificos federales y no federales que se utilizaran cada ano para atender las necesidades
prioritarias y los objetivos especificos identificados por el Plan Consolidado.
• Informe Consolidado Anual de Desempeno y Evaluacion (CAPER-Por sus siglas en ingles). En el
CAPER, los beneficiarios informan sobre los logros y el progreso hacia los objetivos del Plan
Consolidado en el ano anterior.
Comentarios Publicos
EI periodo para comentarios Publicos esta abierto desde el 25 Noviembre hasta el 10 de Diciembre
2024. Los Comentarios pueden enviase por escrito por correo, correo electronico o por telefono a:
Aaron Cohen, Gerente de Desarrollo Comunitario
919-245-2491 1 acohen@orangecountync.gov
Para mas Informacion
Para obtener mas informacion, Pongase en contacto con el Sr. Aaron Cohen utilizando la informacion de
contacto incluida en este documento.
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Public Hearing — HOME Consortium
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
December 10, 2024
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A chance to guide housing investment for
next 5 years . . .
Identify housing and community development priorities
Priorities direct funding from CPD block grant
programs
Orange County: HOME Investment Partnership
Chapel Hill: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Consists of 4 Phases
Consultation & Citizen Participation
Consolidated Plan
Annual Action Plan (AAP)
Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER)
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Central Pines Regional Council consulting
on Plan development
Regional planning council that serves 48
local governments
Serves counties of Chatham, Durham,
Johnson, Moore, Lee, Orange, Person, Wake
Formerly Triangle J Council of Governments
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We are currently in consultation phase
1St phase consists of two public hearings
Preliminary hearing — tonight — designed to receive public input on
current housing and community development needs before Plan is
drafted
2"d Hearing receives comments on draft plan after development in
spring 2025
Allocation amounts: approximately $400,000 per year for
each program
Eligibility: Projects serving residents at 80% AMI and below
for one of the following activities:
Development, Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Homebuyer Assistance,
Rental Assistance, Planning, Administration
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Performance during current ConPlan has
been inconsistent
Rental Homebuyer Acquisition Grant
Assistance.,—,Assistance Admin.
$96.497 $110,000 $37,476 $2439973
$111 .113 $161 .000 $60.905 $40,839 $37,476 $4119333
$142,188 $493.923 $9.825 $6459936
$128,275 $8.822 $1379097
X478,073 $7649923 $60,905 $40,839 $935599 $154389339
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Funding has been concentrated in six
agencies
Activity
Habitat for Humanity
Homebuyer Community Home Trust
Assistance Community Empowerment Fund
RehabilitationRebuilding Together of the Triangle
AcquisitionEMPOWERment, Inc.
Tenant-Based Orange County Partnership to End
Rental Assistance Homelessness (OCPEH)
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Questions?
Blake Rosser, Housing Director
919-245-2492
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brosser@orangecountync . gov
ORANGE COUNTY
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