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• Energy Efficiency programs for low-income residence;
• Housing Rehabilitation Programs, and;
• Fair and affordable housing, especially targeting extremely low- and low-income households
The City’s priority need objectives and outcomes are based on the official CDBG funding allocation of $865,050 per year over the ConPlan period. The figures proposed for each project are estimates based on the assumptions that CDBG funding, entitlement funding distribution formulas and/or the number of communities eligible to receive entitlement grants will remain constant. Additionally, $208,940.14 is available to the City from unexpended prior year funds. If any of these conditions change, projected activities and accomplishments are also subject to change.

3. Evaluation of past performance
Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assesses the City of Indio’ management of CDBG program funds, the City’s compliance with the ConPlan and the extent to which the City is preserving and developing decent affordable housing, creating a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities. Overall, the City has performed satisfactorily in addressing its priority needs and carrying out the programs described in the ConPlan. The City evaluated its performance during the last ConPlan period (2014-2019) in order to set goals and strategies for this ConPlan.

4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process City staff developed a detailed participation plan that is part of this ConPlan. As required by HUD, nonprofits and community residents were provided adequate opportunity to review and comment on the original Citizen Participation Plan and on substantial amendments to the plan, if necessary.

Citizens were engaged through community meetings, surveys, public hearings, and individual meetings. Citizens who participated in the process received extensive information about the ConPlan, the citizen participation process, the HUD requirements for an entitlement city, the amount of funding that the City anticipates receiving and how those funds can be used by the City. Residents were given the opportunity to provide City staff with their input on the prioritization of community needs.

Citizens were encouraged to participate in 2 community meetings, 1 Focus Group for Social Service Providers and 2 Public Hearings held at Indio’s City Hall. Community meetings and Focus Groups were held on February 21 and 28, 2019 at 5:30pm. Public hearings were held March 6 th
and June 5th , 2019. At these meetings, members of the public and council were asked to identify community needs and priorities before the drafting of the ConPlan.

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Upon completion of the draft ConPlan, it was available for public review and comment for 30 days, from March 13, 2019 and end on April 13, 2019. Copies of the ConPlan were available to the public at City Hall, the Indio Branch Library, Senior Center, as well as on the City’s website.

The final public hearing was held June 5th , 2019. At this hearing, members of the public were asked to provide comments on the draft ConPlan and the council was asked to approve the document before submission to HUD.

The City also consulted with public and agencies, and social service and non-profit organizations to understand the community’s needs and available resources. Department staff provided input on how CDBG resources could be used and leveraged to provide services.

5. Summary of public comments
City staff developed a detailed citizen participation plan that is part of this ConPlan. As required by HUD, nonprofits and community residents were provided adequate opportunity to review and comment on the original Citizen Participation Plan and on substantial amendments to the plan, if necessary. Citizens were engaged through community meetings, surveys, public hearings, and individual meetings. Citizens who participated in the process received extensive information about the ConPlan, the citizen participation process, the HUD requirements for an entitlement city, the amount of funding that the City anticipates receiving and how those funds can be used by the City. Residents were given the opportunity to provide City staff with their input on the prioritization of community needs.

During the Community Meetings and Focus Groups, the ConPlan process and objectives were presented, as well as a request for public input on the needs of the community. Below is a summary of those comments:
• Senior housing subsidy is needed.
• There is a lack of available affordable housing units, especially for seniors. • Homebuyer classes are needed
• Support of Indio’s small businesses is needed.
• First time home buyer program should be support by the City. • More police and street lighting is needed, particularly in the Jackson and highway 44 area.

During the March 6th public hearing, staff presented several recommended activities for fiscal year 19-20. These projects were generally well received. The Counsel did voice concerns regarding proposed activities for neighborhood cleanup and street lighting. Specific concern was the use of CDBG funding for activities that should be considered a city-wide effort. Council directed the staff to provide a plan to continue both activities beyond CDBG eligible areas.

The following comments were made by the public:

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• A concern was raised by a resident regarding the Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board.

Specific concerns were lack of support within the community as well as unbalanced support for landlords/property managers.
• Additional dollars need to be spent on job development • Additional dollars should be spent on the Teen and Senior Center During the preparation of the Consolidated Plan, a Housing and Community Development Survey (in both English and Spanish) was administered. Surveys were made accessible at the front counter of the Community Development Department, Indio's Public Library and Indio's Senior Center. An electronic version of the survey was placed on the City's website. A total of 196 respondents participated in our survey. Seven housing, economic or community needs topics were presented. Under each topic, were related activities which respondents were asked to rank their priority. Below is a summary of responses:

Topics Priority Ranked #1 Priority Ranked #2
Community Facilities Park & Recreation Facilities 55.03% Fire Stations & Equipment 54.84% Infrastructure Street/Alley Improvements 65.26% Street Lighting 59.36% Community Services Cleanup of Abandoned Lots and Buildings 68.78% Graffiti Removal 54.21% Neighborhood Services Crime Prevention Programs 72.63% Mental Health Services 58.51% Special Needs Services Homeless Services 57.98% Neglected/Abused Children Services 55.43% Business and Jobs Job Creation/Retention Programs 52.38% Employment Training and Career Counseling

47.87%
Housing Energy Efficient Improvements 57.37% Affordable Senior Rental Housing 51.58%

6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them N/A

7. Summary
Based on the public participation process, review of regional data and reports (i.e Housing Element and Continuum of Care Homeless Survey,) Indio has the following housing and community priorities to address over the next five years:
• Maintain and enhance the quality of existing residential neighborhoods; • Provide support of programs that meet the social services and economic needs of the City’s residents with an emphasis on the homeless, seniors and youth; and • Promote affordable housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community.

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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)

1. 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 INDIO Community Development
Department
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City of Indio’s Community Development Department is the lead agency for overseeing the development of the Consolidate Plan. This Department is also responsible for the preparation of the Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and CDBG program administration. The Department also implements the Better Neighborhoods Program (BNP) in coordination with other City Departments and the community. Non-profit entities will provide homeless, food bank and fair housing services.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Jesus Gomez – Housing Program Services
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio, CA 92201
760-541-4425

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PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)

1. Introduction
Under Indio council-manager form of government, the City Council appoints and provides policy direction to the City Manager, who is responsible for administering the City’s daily operations. As the elected legislative body of the City of Indio, the City Council has overall responsibility for the scope, direction and financing of City services. In setting policy, the Council works closely with citizen advisory commissions and committees, considers staff information and recommendations and receives comments from the general public during open forums.

In the preparation of the ConPlan, the City has consulted with public and private agencies and social service and non-profit organizations to understand the community’s needs and available resources. The City met with several department heads and representatives to provide information about the ConPlan and its processes. Department staff provided input on how CDBG resources could be used and leveraged to provide services.

The City of Indio specifically contacted agencies representing persons with HIV/AIDS, homeless persons, low-income youth, and persons with disabilities, elderly persons, and persons with alcohol and/or substance abuse problems. Additionally, cities and governments within the region were contacted and consulted as well.

During the consultation process, the City provided detailed information about the ConPlan and the CDBG process, the City’s distribution of funds and current projects using the CDBG funds.

Focus group participants highlighted the priority needs in general terms and specific to their target population.

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(I)).

Indio’s public housing agency is the Riverside County Housing Authority. The principal provider of community development and economic development programs, housing projects, and financial support will be the City of Indio. The County of Riverside Housing Authority administers the Section 8 Voucher program and manages public housing located in the County. According to the County of Riverside Housing Authority, funding to modernize the public housing units to ensure long-term physical and social viability of the developments is done through the HUD yearly funded Capital Fund Program. Capital Program activities to be undertaken by the Housing Authority are identified in the Public Housing Agency (PHA) 5 Year and One-Year Action Plans.

The residents are invited each year to contribute to the drafting the Housing Authority’s Plan and planned use of Capital Fund monies. A resident advisory board is formed and meets at least twice each year to review the PHA’s strategy and policies for both public housing and tenant-based housing. The City works closely with the Riverside County Housing Authority to qualify Indio residents for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

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Other key health, mental health and service agencies that the City work closely with are the Riverside County Human Resources Division, Disabled Access Office; Riverside County Department of Public Services, 2018 Homeless Count; and Riverside Housing Department of Public Health, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP). Each is consulted during the City's ConPlan and Annual Action plan process.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness The City Indio is part of the County of Riverside Continuum of Care (COC). The CoC partners with cities to provide homeless services throughout the county. The City participates in the bi-annual homeless count and periodically meets with the agency to assist in eradicating homelessness within the City.

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 The City does not receive ESG funding. However, the City works closely with the continuum of care homeless system to create funding policies and procedures. The City supports the network of homeless service providers existing in Indio. In addition, the City supports the efforts of the County of Riverside to end chronic and episodic homelessness which include:
• Adding a Street Outreach Team in each Supervisorial District. • Creating additional emergency shelter and transitional housing beds throughout the County.
• Creating new permanent supportive and affordable housing units throughout the County.

The City also supports the key objectives of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments and Eastern Coachella Valley Homeless Plan that includes the increase of emergency services which will be accomplished by:
• Identifying service gaps.
• Implementing additional services at existing sites.
• Coordinating with outside agencies for other on-site (access center) services.

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities

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1 Agency/Group/Organization COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION Agency/Group/Organization Type 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
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was invited to participate in public
hearings and 30 day review of plans. The
anticipated outcome of the consultation is
improved data and planning within the selected
sections above.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Boys and Gils Club
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was invited to participate in public
hearings and 30 day review of plans. The
anticipated outcome of the consultation is
improved data and planning within the selected
sections above.
4 Agency/Group/Organization COACHELLA VALLEY RESCUE MISSION Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
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 what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was invited to participate in public
hearings and 30 day review of plans. The
anticipated outcome of the consultation is
improved data and planning within the selected
sections above.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Martha's Village and Kitchen Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Services-Health
Neighborhood Organization

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What section of the Plan was addressed by
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 what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was invited to participate in public
hearings and 30 day review of plans. The
anticipated outcome of the consultation is
improved data and planning within the selected
sections above.
7 Agency/Group/Organization HOUSIG AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF

RIVERSIDE
Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was invited to participate in public
hearings and 30 day review of plans. The
anticipated outcome of the consultation is
improved data and planning within the selected
sections above.
8 Agency/Group/Organization COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE – ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Economic Development
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was invited to participate in public
hearings and 30 day review of plans. The
anticipated outcome of the consultation is
improved data and planning within the selected
sections above.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc., Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing

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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
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was invited to participate in public
hearings and 30-day review of plans. The
anticipated outcome of the consultation is
improved data and planning within the selected
sections above.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
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
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization
consulted and what are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Agency was invited to participate in public
hearings and 30 day review of plans. The
anticipated outcome of the consultation is
improved data and planning within the selected
sections above. It was involved in consultation
for fair housing section of the conplan
Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting N/A
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
County of
Riverside
The County of Riverside is a Continuum of Care applicant and conducts homeless counts, surveys of the homeless population, and strategic planning to end homelessness. Consistent with the goals of the CoC, the City of Indio's Strategic Plan will provide support to nonprofits that meet the social services needs of the City’s residents with an emphasis on the homeless.

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Name of Plan Lead
Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Housing
Element
City of Indio Based on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)set forth by the State of California, The Housing Element is the City's chief policy document for the development of affordable and market rate housing. Consistent with this policy document, the City will maintain and enhance the quality of existing residential neighborhoods through the BNP; promote and encourage fair housing opportunities for all economic segments of the
community, regardless of age, sex, ethnic background, physical condition, or family size.

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(l))
The City participates in regional planning efforts in the County of Riverside in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan as detailed above. We also work with the State of California Department of Fair Employment and Housing to track reported fair housing data.

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PR-15 Citizen Participation

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The City of Indio published all public hearings and ConPlan summaries in the The Desert Sun as well as the City’s website for public review and comment. The summary described the contents and purpose of the ConPlan and listed the locations where copies of the entire plan could be examined. Upon completion of the draft ConPlan, it was available for public review and comment for 30 days. Copies of the ConPlan were available to the public at City Hall, the Indio Branch Library and the Senior Center.

As noted earlier, City staff developed a detailed participation plan that is part of this ConPlan. As required by HUD, nonprofits and community residents were provided adequate opportunity to review and comment on the original Citizen Participation Plan and on substantial amendments to the plan, if necessary.

Upon completion of the draft ConPlan, it was available for public review and comment for 30 days, from March 13, 2019 and end on April 13, 2019. Copies of the ConPlan were available to the public at City Hall, the Indio Branch Library, Senior Center, as well as on the City’s website.

The City also consulted with public and private departments and agencies, and social service and non-profit organizations to understand the community’s needs and available resources.

Department staff provided input on how CDBG resources could be used and leveraged to provide services.

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During the Community Meetings and Focus Groups, the ConPlan process and objectives were presented, as well as a request for public input on the needs of the community. Below is a summary of those comments:
• Senior housing subsidy is needed.
• There is a lack of available affordable housing units, especially for seniors. • Homebuyer classes are needed
• Support of Indio’s small businesses is needed.
• First time home buyer program should be support by the City. • More police and street lighting are needed, particularly in the Jackson and highway 44 area.

The following comments were made by the public:
• A concern was raised by a resident regarding the Inland Fair Housing Mediation Board.

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were presented. Under each topic, were related activities which respondents were asked to rank their priority. Below is a summary of responses:

47.87%
Housing Energy Efficient Improvements 57.37% Affordable Senior Rental Housing 51.58%

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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Public Meeting Minorities
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:

Spanish
Persons with
disabilities
Nontargeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
During the Public
Meetings and Focus
Groups, were well
attended by
community residents
and social service
agencies. The
ConPlan process and
objectives were
presented, as well as
a request for public
input on the needs of
the community.

Below is a summary of those
comments:
• Senior housing
subsidy is needed.
• There is a lack of
available affordable housing
units, especially for seniors.
• Homebuyer classes
are needed
• Support of Indio’s
small businesses is needed.
• First time home
buyer program should be
support by the City.
• More police and
street lighting are needed,
particularly in the Jackson and
highway 44 area.

N/A
2 Public Hearing Minorities
Non-English
Speaking - Specify
other language:

Spanish
Persons with
disabilities
Nontargeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
During the March 6th
public hearing, staff
presented several
recommended
activities for fiscal
year 19-20. These
projects were
generally well
received. The Counsel
did voice concerns
regarding proposed
activities for
neighborhood
cleanup and street
lighting. Specific
concern was the use
of CDBG funding for
activities that should
be considered a citywide effort. Council
directed the staff to
provide a plan to
continue both
activities beyond
CDBG eligible areas.
•
The following comments were
made by the public:
• A concern was
raised by a
resident regarding
the Inland Fair
Housing Mediation
Board. Specific
concerns were
lack of support
within the
community as well
as unbalanced
support for
landlords/property
managers.
• Additional dollars
need to be spent
on job
development
• Additional dollars
should be spent
on the Teen and
Senior Center
N/A
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach

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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
The Needs Assessment of the Consolidated Plan, in conjunction with information gathered through consultations and the citizen participation process, will provide a clear picture of the City’s needs related to affordable housing, community development, and homelessness. From this Needs Assessment, the City identified those needs with the highest priority, which will form the basis for the Strategic Plan and the programs and projects to be administered.

The housing needs of the City are assessed by analyzing various demographic and economic indicators.

Developing a picture of the current needs in the community begins by looking at broad trends in population, area median income, the number of households, etc. The next step is intersecting those data points with a more nuanced analysis of variables such as family and household dynamics, race, and housing problems.

A key goal of the needs assessment is to identify the nature and prevalence of housing problems experienced by the residents of the City. The main housing problems looked at are: (a) cost-burdened households; (b) substandard housing; and (c) overcrowding. Furthermore, these housing problems are juxtaposed with economic and demographic indicators to discern if certain groups carry a disproportionate burden. Are African-Americans more cost-burdened than other racial groups? Do lowincome households experience higher levels of overcrowding? Do large families have more housing problems than small families? These sorts of questions are empirically answered through data analysis.

Understanding the magnitude and incidence of housing problems in the community is crucial in aiding the City to set evidence-based priorities for the CDBG program. The area’s public housing needs, homeless, non-homeless special housing needs and non-housing community development needs, such as public services are also discussed.

The City of Indio has identified priority development areas to meet the greatest needs of residents in the City. Priorities are based on responses to the 2018 Community Survey conducted in the City, information gathered in specific focus groups, interviews with various organizations and service providers in the housing and community development field, and data obtained from the 2010 Census, the American Community Surveys, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy, and the City’s General Plan.

More detailed priorities and accomplishment projections for Housing, Community Development, Homeless and Special Needs populations and anticipated accomplishments are presented in the appropriate narrative sections and tables within this document.

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NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)
Summary of Housing Needs
Demographics Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year: 2013 % Change Population 76,036 84,095 11%
Households 24,517 26,145 7%
Median Income $52,001.00 $50,525.00 -3%
Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2009-2013 ACS (Most Recent Year) Number of Households Table
0-30% HUD Area
Median Family Income
(HAMFI)
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Total Households 3,275 3,785 4,710 2,845 11,530
Small Family Households 950 1,500 2,070 1,335 4,845
Large Family Households 545 585 965 500 1,745
Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age 820 795 1,160 645 3,170
Household contains at least one
person age 75 or older 330 510 480 480 1,235
Households with one or more
children 6 years old or younger 890 840 1,135 635 2,015 Table 6 - Total Households Table
Data
Source:
2009-2013 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS)

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Housing Needs Summary Tables

1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs) Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Substandard
Housing -
Lacking
complete
plumbing or
kitchen
facilities 35 55 0 0 90 15 0 20 60 95
Severely
Overcrowded -
With >1.51
people per
room (and
complete
kitchen and
plumbing) 60 155 130 15 360 30 10 15 50 105
Overcrowded -
With 1.01-1.5
people per
room (and
none of the
above
problems) 345 140 265 70 820 20 20 215 120 375
Housing cost
burden greater
than 50% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems) 995 760 285 4 2,044 810 955 770 125 2,660

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Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
Housing cost
burden greater
than 30% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems) 155 675 805 355 1,990 65 430 690 530 1,715
Zero/negative
Income (and
none of the
above
problems) 235 0 0 0 235 230 0 0 0 230
Table 7 – Housing Problems Table
Data
Source:
2009-2013 CHAS

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%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Having 1 or more
of four housing
problems 1,440 1,105 675 90 3,310 875 980 1,020 350 3,225 Having none of
four housing
problems 410 870 1,385 885 3,550 85 825 1,630 1,520 4,060 Household has
negative income,
but none of the
other housing
problems 235 0 0 0 235 230 0 0 0 230
Table 8 – Housing Problems 2
Data
Source:
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3. Cost Burden > 30%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 595 810 675 2,080 180 375 485 1,040
Large Related 395 270 285 950 75 240 340 655
Elderly 295 200 110 605 490 500 505 1,495
Other 284 430 125 839 175 265 270 710
Total need by
income
1,569 1,710 1,195 4,474 920 1,380 1,600 3,900
Table 9 – Cost Burden > 30%
Data
Source:
2009-2013 CHAS

4. Cost Burden > 50%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 535 370 145 1,050 180 245 270 695
Large Related 395 125 0 520 55 100 45 200
Elderly 190 80 65 335 425 350 275 1,050
Other 280 200 70 550 175 255 190 620
Total need by
income
1,400 775 280 2,455 835 950 780 2,565
Table 10 – Cost Burden > 50%
Data
Source:
2009-2013 CHAS

5. Crowding (More than one person per room)
Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Single family
households 360 250 340 85 1,035 40 30 175 105 350
Multiple,
unrelated family
households 45 40 50 0 135 15 0 70 65 150

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Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
Other, non-family
households 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total need by
income
405 290 390 85 1,170 55 30 245 170 500
Table 11 – Crowding Information – 1/2
Data
Source:
2009-2013 CHAS
Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.

Under the U.S. Census Bureau definition, family households consist of two or more individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption, although they also may include other unrelated people. Nonfamily households , or single persons households, consist of people who live alone or who share their residence with unrelated individuals. According to U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 CHAS Data, there are 5,780 single persons (non-family households) households in Indio. Of these households, 3000, or 52% of all single person’s households, has a housing problem and may need housing assistance.

Housing Problems are defined by HUD as a household which: (1) occupies a unit with physical defects (lacks complete kitchen or bathroom); (2) meets the definition of overcrowded; or (3) spends more than 30% of income on housing cost. Households experiencing one or more of these problems would more likely to need housing assistance than other residents.

Single-person households often include seniors or young adults. However, Seniors are often at greater risk due to rising housing costs. The assistance needed by any elderly household results from their fixed incomes, higher rate of physical disabilities and common need for assistance from others.

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Disproportionate Housing Needs (Indio City, CA CDBG) Jurisdiction Households experiencing any of 4 housing
problems # with problems # households % with problems
Race/Ethnicity
White, Non-Hispanic 3,685 9,490 38.83%
Black, Non-Hispanic 290 574 50.52%
Hispanic 8,015 13,445 59.61%
Asian or Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic 308 567 54.32%
Native American, Non-Hispanic 89 99 89.90%
Other, Non-Hispanic 65 195 33.33%
Total 12,455 24,370 51.11%
Household Type and Size
Family households, <5 people 6,070 13,649 44.47%
Family households, 5+ people 3,385 4,940 68.52%
Non-family households 3,000 5,780 51.90%
Demographics of Households with Disproportionate Housing Needs 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.

Persons with Disabilities
Physical and mental disabilities can hinder access to housing units of conventional design as well as limit the ability of the disabled individuals to earn an adequate income. The proportion of physically disabled individuals is increasing nationwide due to overall increased longevity and lower fatality rates. Mentally disabled individuals include those disabled by a psychiatric illness or injury, including schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, AIDS-related infections and conditions related to brain trauma. Disabilities tabulated by the Census include sensory, physical and mental limitations.

According to 2015 ACS data, 23% of Indio’s population have some sort of disability, which is slightly higher than the regional average of 22%. The highest disability type is ambulatory difficulty. These persons often require specially designed dwellings to permit access within the unit, as well as to and from the site. They also have special needs regarding location. Because of their limited mobility, this population often need to live close or have transportation assistance to shopping and medical facilities.

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(Indio City, CA CDBG) Jurisdiction
(Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario,
CA) Region
Disability Type # % # %
Hearing difficulty 2,770 3.81% 125,033 3.20%
Vision difficulty 1,756 2.41% 86,934 2.23%
Cognitive difficulty 2,948 4.05% 170,114 4.36%
Ambulatory difficulty 4,824 6.63% 241,262 6.18%
Self-care difficulty 1,783 2.45% 102,841 2.63%
Independent living difficulty 2,969 4.08% 170,490 4.37% Note 1: All % represent a share of the total population within the jurisdiction or region Note 2: Data Sources: ACS
Fair Housing Accessibility Standards and California Administrative Code Title 24 sets forth access and adaptability requirements for the physically handicapped (disabled). These regulations apply to public buildings such as motels, employee housing, factory-built housing and privately funded newly constructed apartment houses containing five or more dwelling units. The regulations also require that ramp ways, larger door widths, restroom modifications, etc. be designed to enable free access. Such standards, however, are not mandatory of new single-family residential construction.

Jurisdictions with residents with high ambulatory difficulties can offer an Emergency Home Repair Program which could be designed to assist low- to moderate-income persons make emergency/minor repairs, disability-accessibility modifications to their home. Emergency repairs are those repairs which are necessary to safeguard against imminent danger to human life, health and safety, or to protect property from further structural damage.

Persons who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking Per the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of some form of physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime. Based on these estimates, it can be assumed that 12,391 women and 9387 over the age of 20 could have been victims of domestic violence. For Riverside County, 6379 domestic violence calls were made in 2014 (California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General- Latest Summary Data)).

Of those calls made, the City of Indio was reported as receiving the highest number of calls (293) within the Coachella Valley, followed by Palm Springs (263).

Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness for women and their children. Many victims face homelessness when they flee abusive homes. Their experiences are confounded by economic instability, often perpetuated by abusers. Policy makers must work to ensure that safe, affordable housing is available to victims and must reduce the barriers victims face in securing and maintaining housing. According to the 2018 Riverside County Homeless Count & Survey, 5% of all homeless persons was fleeing domestic violence. This is a 23% increase over the previous

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year’s count. In the City of Indio, there were 50 homeless persons reported in the 2018 count.

Three of the 50 reported that domestic violence was the immediate cause of their homelessness.

A victim of domestic violence will often leave an abuser multiple times before finally escaping the violence, therefore, experiencing multiple periods of homelessness. • Over 90% of homeless women have experienced severe physical or sexual abuse at some point in their lives, and 63% have been victims of intimate partner violence as adults. • In a 2006 report by the U. S. Conference of Mayors, 44% of the cities surveyed identified domestic violence as the primary cause of homelessness. • Over 80% of survivors entering shelters identified “finding housing I can afford” as a need, second only to “safety for myself” (85%).

What are the most common housing problems?
HUD defines a housing problem as one or more of the following housing conditions:
• Substandard Housing - Lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities • Severely Overcrowded - With >1.51 people per room (and complete kitchen and plumbing)
• Overcrowded - With 1.01-1.5 people per room (and none of the above problems) • Housing cost burden greater than 50% of income (and none of the above problems) • Housing cost burden greater than 30% of income (and none of the above problems) • Zero/negative Income (and none of the above problems) In the City of Indio, the cost of housing (cost burden) and overall affordability is by far the most common housing problem. Cost Burden is defined as households paying more than 30 percent of their gross income on housing related expenses. This includes rent or mortgage payments and utilities. Housing costs can cause households to spend a disproportionate percentage of their income on housing. This may result in repayment problems, deferred maintenance or overcrowding.

According to 2013 CHAS data, 3075 households in Indio pay more than 30% of their income for housing. Of this number, the majority (1990) were Renters. However, an even greater number of households (4704) that payed more than 50% of their income on housing. Renter were also the majority (2660) of cost burdened households in this category .

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Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
>80-100%
AMI
Total

1.01-1.5 people per
room (and none of the
above problems) 345 140 265 70 820 20 20 215 120 375
Housing cost burden
greater than 50% of
income (and none of
the above problems) 995 760 285 4 2,044 810 955 770 125 2,660 Housing cost burden
greater than 30% of
income (and none of
the above problems) 155 675 805 355 1,990 65 430 690 530 1,715 Zero/negative Income
(and none of the above
problems) 235 0 0 0 235 230 0 0 0 230
Table 12 – Housing Problems Table
Data
Source:
2009-2013 CHAS
Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? Renter households are more effected than others by this problem. As previously stated, 3075 households in Indio payed more than 30% of their income for housing. Of this number, the majority (1990) were Renters. However, an even greater number of households (4704) payed more than 50% of their income on housing. Renter were also the majority (2660) of cost burdened households in this category .

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 either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of

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formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance
At Risk of Homelessness
The characteristics and needs of those at risk of becoming homeless include:
• Income at subsistence level where one event can lead to homelessness. • Current “doubling up” in a housing unit where various events can lead to homelessness. • Levels of access and length of process to receive support services.

The National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH) states that fastest growing segments of the homeless population are families with children. The NCH reports that a 2000 survey found families with children accounted for 36 percent of the homeless population. Poverty and lack of sufficient affordable housing are listed as the principal causes for homelessness among families.

Additional factors include a relative decline in wages and changes in welfare programs approved during the late 1990s.

The needs of formerly homeless receiving rapid re-housing assistance include:
• On-going case management to address identified needs. • Sustainable income to achieve permanent housing.
• Adequate resources available from state and federal support programs.

The City of Indio works closely with County of Riverside Continuum of Care, and other partners to assist Low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered. The goal of these partnerships is to advocate for the homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless residing in Indio. The partnerships also provide a forum and environment where collaborative public and private programs can work to improve the current delivery of services and fill identified gaps in services to the homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless in Indio.

Rapid Rehousing
Rapid re-housing provides short-term rental assistance and services. The goals are to help people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. It is offered without preconditions (such as employment, income, absence of criminal record, or sobriety) and the resources and services provided are typically tailored to the needs of the person.

Rapid re-housing is a primary solution for ending homelessness. It has been demonstrated to be effective in getting people experiencing homelessness into permanent housing and keeping them there. By connecting people with a home, they are in a better position to address other challenges that may have led to their homelessness, such as obtaining employment or addressing substance abuse issues. The intervention has also been effective for people traditionally perceived to be more difficult to serve, including people with limited or no income and survivors

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of domestic violence. Research demonstrates that those who receive rapid re-housing assistance are homeless for shorter periods of time than those assisted with shelter or transitional housing.

Rapid re-housing is also less expensive than other homeless interventions, such as shelter or transitional housing.

The Housing Authority of the County of Riverside (Housing Authority) administers the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) on behalf of the Riverside County Economic Development Agency and the City of Riverside. This includes all communities located within Riverside County except for the City of Moreno. he Housing Authority has utilized a centralized intake model of service delivery. Households seeking HPRP assistance contact 211 to receive general HPRP information and to be prescreened for the HPRP program. Callers who do not meet the pre-screening requirements are directed to other community resources offered through the 211 system. Eligible 211 callers are transferred to a Housing Authority representative who provides additional guidance on the HPRP application process and forms. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are scheduled an assessment appointment and evaluated by a HPRP Housing Specialist. To meet HPRP homeless requirements, a household’s housing status at application must be one of the following:

1. Sleeping in an emergency shelter that is recognized by the Continuum of Care (listed on the Continuum of Care’s Housing Inventory Chart);

2. Sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, abandoned buildings, streets/sidewalks;

3. Staying in a hospital or other institution for up to 180 days but was sleeping in an emergency shelter or other place not meant for human habitation (cars, parks, streets, etc.) immediately prior to entry into the hospital or institution;

4. Graduating from, or timing out of a transitional housing program that serves exclusively homeless persons and is recognized by the Continuum of Care (listed on Housing Inventory Chart); or

5. Victims of domestic violence.

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:

As stated previously, the operational definition of At Risk of Homelessness is the following:
• Income at subsistence level where one event can lead to homelessness. • Current “doubling up” in a housing unit where various events can lead to homelessness.
• Levels of access and length of process to receive support services.

The City of Indio uses data generated by 2018 Riverside County Homeless Count & Survey to determine estimates of at-risk of homelessness population within the jurisdiction. The survey provides a representative sample and trends of homeless persons in the region. Although the PIT survey doesn’t provide the exact number of individuals or families at-risk of homelessness, it does

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provide data that can assist in estimating those citizens at risk of becoming homeless, and ultimately enabling the City to tailor activities to meet their needs.

According to the Survey, the two most common reasons cited for becoming homeless in Riverside County is lack of income for housing (34%) and unemployment (31%). Significantly more homeless individuals reported lack of income in 2018 than in 2017. The causes vary widely, but often homelessness and lack or income (poverty) are linked. People who are poor generally are unable to pay for necessities such as housing, food, childcare, healthcare, and education. Being poor can mean a person is one illness, one accident, or one paycheck away from living on the streets. According to 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Indio, CA (15,949 out of 84,401 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the County average of 15% and national average of 14%. The largest demographic living in poverty is Female 35-44, followed by Female 25-34 and then Male 6-11.

Unemployment was the second highest reason given for homelessness. However, the data does not show a disproportionate unemployment rate compared to other levels of government. In May 2018, Indio had an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which was slightly higher than the County (3.8%) but lower than the State (4.2%). Moreover, The City of Indio has the largest labor force in the Coachella Valley with almost 40,000 people and an unemployment rate that fell to four percent from May 2017 at 5.4 percent (bureau of Labor Statistics) Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness
As stated previously, The City of Indio uses data generated by the 2018 Riverside County Homeless Count & Survey to determine estimates of at-risk of homelessness population within the jurisdiction. Although the survey provides little detailed information about the housing characteristics of who experiences homelessness over time in a community, Renter households with a cost burden could be linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness.

As previously stated, 3075 households in Indio payed more than 30% of their income for housing.

Of this number, the majority (1990) were Renters. An even greater number of households (4704) payed more than 50% of their income on housing. Renters were also the majority (2660) of cost burdened households in this category .

Discussion

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NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction
A disproportionately greater need exists when the members of racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level as a whole. For the purpose of this analysis, the furthest right columns of the tables below have been calculated (in red) to determine if a disproportionately greater need exists. For example, assume that 60% of all low-income households within a jurisdiction have a housing problem and 70% of low-income Hispanic households have a housing problem. In this case, low-income Hispanic households have a disproportionately greater need. Per the regulations at 91.205(b)(2), 91.305(b)(2), and 91.405, a grantee must provide an assessment for each disproportionately greater need identified. Although the purpose of these tables is to analyze the relative level of need for each race and ethnic category, the data also provide information for the City of Indio that can be useful in describing overall need. 0%-30% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of
the four
housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income,
but none of the other
housing problems
Percentage of
Needs
Jurisdiction as a
whole
2,535 275 465 77%
White 465 35 190 67%
Black / African
American
45 0 0 100%
Asian 125 0 10 93%
American Indian,
Alaska Native
20 0 0 100%
Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0%
Hispanic 1,845 239 265 79%
Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
Data
Source:
2009-2013 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%

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30%-50% of Area Median Income
Housing
Problems
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income,
but none of the other
housing problems
Percentage of
Needs
Jurisdiction as a
whole
3,195 590 0 84%
White 900 225 0 80%
Black / African
American
90 0 0 100%
Asian 50 10 0 83%
American
Indian, Alaska
Native
0 10 0 0%
Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0%
Hispanic 2,155 345 0 86%
Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI
Data
Source:
2009-2013 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%
50%-80% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income,
but none of the other
housing problems
Percentage
of Needs
Jurisdiction as a
whole
3,190 1,520 0 68%
White 890 445 0 67%
Black / African
American
80 34 0 70%
Asian 30 15 0 67%
American Indian,
Alaska Native
0 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 4 25 0 0%
Hispanic 2,175 970 0 69%
Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI
Data
Source:
2009-2013 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:

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1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%
80%-100% of Area Median Income
Housing
Problems
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of
the four
housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income,
but none of the other
housing problems
Percentage of
Needs
Jurisdiction as a
whole 1,325 1,520 047%
White 325 405 0 45%
Black / African
American 0 34 00%
Asian 50 60 0 45%
American Indian,
Alaska Native 20 0 0100%
Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0%
Hispanic 930 1,010 0 48%
Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI Data
Source:
2009-2013 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%
Discussion
Housing Problems
Extremely low income American Indian,/Alaska Native , Asians and Black / African American were disproportionately impacted with housing problems, compared to the jurisdiction as a whole.

Also, American Indian / Alaska Native , and Black / African American were the only two race/ethic groups that appeared multiple times in income categories as having a disproportionate greater need relating to 1 of 4 housing problems. Conversely, Hispanics and Whites were the only racial group not to have a disproportionate need in any income category.

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NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction
Similar to NA-15, disproportionately greater need exists when the members of racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level as a whole. For example, if 60% of all low-income households within a jurisdiction have a housing problem and 70% of low-income Hispanic households have a housing problem. In this case, lowincome Hispanic households have a disproportionately greater need. Per the regulations at 91.205(b)(2),

91.305(b)(2), and 91.405, the City of Indio must provide an assessment for each disproportionately greater need identified.

Severe housing problems include:
• Overcrowded households with more than 1.5 persons per room, not including bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half-rooms
• Households with cost burdens of more than 50 percent of income 0%-30% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one
or more
of four
housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Percentage of
Needs
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,315 495 465 71%
White 435 65 190 63%
Black / African American 45 0 0 100%
Asian 125 0 10 93%
American Indian, Alaska
Native
20 0 0 100%
Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0%
Hispanic 1,660 430 265 70%
Table 17 – Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI
Data
Source:
2009-2013 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%

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30%-50% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or
more of four
housing
problems
Has none of
the four
housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Percentage
of Needs
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,085 1,695 0 55%
White 665 455 0 59%
Black / African American 90 0 0 100%
Asian 25 35 0 42%
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 10 0 0%
Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0%
Hispanic 1,305 1,190 0 52%
Table 18 – Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
Data
Source:
2009-2013 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%
50%-80% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one
or more
of four
housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative income,
but none of the other
housing problems
Percentage
of Needs
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,695 3,015 0 36%
White 500 835 0 37%
Black / African American 40 80 0 33%
Asian 15 25 0 38%
American Indian, Alaska
Native
0 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 4 25 0 0%
Hispanic 1,115 2,030 0 35%
Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
Data
Source:
2009-2013 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%

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80%-100% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing
Problems*
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has no/negative
income, but none of the
other housing problems
Percentage
of Needs
Jurisdiction as a whole 440 2,405 0 15%
White 89 635 0 12%
Black / African American 0 34 0 0%
Asian 0 110 0 0%
American Indian, Alaska
Native
0 20 0 0%
Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0%
Hispanic 350 1,595 0 18%
Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI
Data
Source:
2009-2013 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:

1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%
Discussion
Severe Housing Problems
Consistent with housing problems, extremely low income American Indian,/Alaska Native , Asians and Black / African American were disproportionately impacted with housing problems, compared to the jurisdiction as a whole. However, only Black / African American appeared multiple times in income categories as having a disproportionate greater need relating to severe problems. Hispanics, Pacific Islanders and Whites were the only racial group not to have a disproportionate need in any income category relating to Severe Housing Problems.

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NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205 (b)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole.

Introduction:

As before, the same methodology applies to calculating disproportionately greater need. A disproportionately greater need exists when the members of racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience a housing cost burden at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income level as a whole. Unlike previous sections, section NA-25 does not analyze multiple housing problems that a resident may experience but focuses on Housing Cost Burden.

Housing Cost Burden
Housing Cost
Burden
Housing
Cost
Burden
<=30% 30-50% >50% No / negative
income (not
computed)
Jurisdiction
as a whole 14,425 55% 5,850 22% 5,375 21% 485
White 6,105 42% 1,630 28% 1,790 33% 190
Black /
African
American
265 2% 145 2% 110 2% 0
Asian 320 2% 130 2% 175 3% 10
American
Indian,
Alaska
Native
55 0% 20 0% 20 0% 0
Pacific
Islander 25 0% 4 0% 0 0% 0
Hispanic 7,560 52% 3,915 67% 3,230 60% 290
Table 21 – Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Data
Source:
2009-2013 CHAS
Discussion:

Based on 26,135 households in the jurisdiction as a whole, 22% of Indio’s population paid 30-50% of their income on housing, and 21% of the population paid more than 50%. Whites (28%) and Hispanics (67%) experienced a disproportionately greater housing cost burden, paying 30-50% of their income on housing. Whites (33%) and Hispanics (60%)also experienced a severe cost burden, paying more than 50% of their income on housing. Black / African American, Asian, American Indian/ Alaska Native did not experience disproportionate housing cost burdens compared to the jurisdiction a whole.

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NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2) 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? Housing Problems
• For extremely low-income households (0-30% AMI),77% of this population experienced a housing problem. A disproportionately greater need exists within this category for Black / African American (100%), Asian (93%) and American Indian/ Alaska Native (100%). • In income categories 30%-50% AMI, 55% of this population experienced a housing problem. A disproportionately greater need within this category only existed for Black / African Americans (100%).
• In income categories 50% -80% AMI, 36% of this population experienced a housing problem. However, no racial/ethnic group experienced a disproportionately greater need within this category.
• Within the 80-100% AMI categories, 47% of this population experienced a housing problem. Only American Indian/ Alaska Native (100%) experienced a disproportionately greater need within this category.

Severe Housing Problems
• For extremely low-income households (0-30% AMI), 71% of this population experienced a severe housing problem. A disproportionately greater need based on race/ethnicity existed with Black / African American, Asian and American Indian/ Alaska Native within this category
• In income categories 30%-50% AMI, 46% of this population experienced a disproportionate greater need. A disproportionately greater need exists within this category only for Asians, with 89% of population experiencing a severe housing problem. • In income categories 50% -80% AMI, 46% of this population experienced a disproportionate greater need. Only Asians (95%) experienced a disproportionate greater need.
• Within the 80-100% AMI categories, 15% of this population experienced a disproportionate greater need. No racial/ethnic group experienced a disproportionately greater need within this category.

Cost Burden
Based on 26,135 households in the jurisdiction as a whole, 22% of Indio’s population paid 30-50% of their income on housing, and 21% of the population paid more than 50%. Whites (28%) and Hispanics (67%) experienced a disproportionately greater housing cost burden, paying 30-50%

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of their income on housing. Whites (33%) and Hispanics (60%)also experienced a severe cost burden, paying more than 50% of their income on housing. Black / African American, Asian, American Indian/ Alaska Native did not experience disproportionate housing cost burdens compared to the jurisdiction a whole.

If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs? No other needs were observed in this analysis.

Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community?
Based on HUD’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Data and Mapping Tool, the highest percentage of households, more than 63%, experiencing one or more housing cost burden is in central and south-west Indio (Map 1). Dots on the map indicate the location (or concentration) of race and ethnic groups within the City. Based on the map, Hispanics (blue dots) shows higher clustering within the south-west area. Although whites (orange dots) are also present, this group is much more clustered in the northern areas of the City. This clustering could indicate a lack of integration which means that there is not a high concentration of people of a particular protected class in an area subject to analysis, such as a census tract or neighborhood, compared to the broader geographic area.

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NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b)
Introduction
This section provides a concise summary of the needs of public housing residents. This information is gathered through consultations with the public housing agency or agencies located within the jurisdiction’s boundaries.

The Housing Authority of Riverside County serves the City of Indio. Within the County, the Housing Authority has 8,748 units vouchered through their program. There were 332 special purpose vouchers ( special needs) identified in use. Housing Authority’s primary goal is to promote and provide a healthy, drug and crime free environment where all the residents may have peaceful enjoyment, and comfortable living arrangements without discrimination.

Promoting and providing housing means facilitating, planning, developing, building, acquiring, managing, renting, selling, financing, maintaining and improving properties for housing of low to moderate income families.

Totals in Use
Program Type
Certificate ModRehabPublic
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of
units
vouchers
in use 0 79 456 8,748 36 8,364 135 178 19
Table 22 - Public Housing by Program Type
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Data
Source:

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Characteristics of Residents
Program Type
Certificate ModRehabPublic
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Average
Annual
Income 0 12,664 13,261 13,870 10,805 13,850 13,465 14,983 Average
length of stay 0 6 4 6 2 6 0 5
Average
Household
size 0 1 3 2 1 2 1 3
# Homeless at
admission 0 2 331 205 1 197 2 5
# of Elderly
Program
Participants
(>62) 0 67 38 3,249 9 3,211 15 10
# of Disabled
Families 0 12 70 2,587 26 2,422 82 33
# of Families
requesting
accessibility
features 0 79 456 8,748 36 8,364 135 178
# of HIV/AIDS
program
participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
# of DV
victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 23 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data
Source:

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Race of Residents
Program Type
Race Certificate ModRehabPublic
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
White 0 66 318 5,469 26 5,195 79 144 15
Black/African
American 0 10 126 2,967 8 2,867 55 29 3
Asian 0 1 9 209 2 203 0 2 1
American
Indian/Alaska
Native 0 0 2 80 0 76 1 3 0
Pacific
Islander 0 2 1 23 0 23 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 24 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data
Source:

PIC (PIH Information Center)
Ethnicity of Residents
Program Type
Ethnicity Certificate ModRehabPublic
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
Hispanic 0 29 250 2,318 7 2,220 13 74 1
Not
Hispanic 0 50 206 6,430 29 6,144 122 104 18
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 25 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)

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NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c)
Introduction:

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides the following definition of homelessness: “A person is considered homeless only when he/she resides in one of the places described below:
• in places not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, sidewalks, and abandoned buildings;
• in an emergency shelter; or
• in transitional or supportive housing for homeless persons who originally came from the streets or emergency shelter.”
People can become homeless because of social structural issues such as increases in rent, loss of job, and rising health care costs. In addition, personal experiences such as domestic violence, physical disabilities, mental illness, and substance abuse can cause people to become homeless as well. Often, one or more of these experiences factor into a household’s homeless experience.

Due to the transient nature of the homeless population, estimating the precise number of homeless persons in a community is a difficult, if not impossible, challenge. Measuring the number of homeless individuals is a difficult task in part because, in most cases, homelessness is a temporary, not permanent, condition. Also, neighboring jurisdictions often share the responsibility of servicing and assessing common homeless persons. Therefore, much of the data within this section will come from the Riverside 2018 Point‐In‐Time Homeless Count Report.

If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth):

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Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional)
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans.

Of the 2685 households encountered during the 2018 PT Survey, 4 unsheltered and sheltered were families with children. For most families with children who experience homelessness, a driving factor is the shortage of rental housing that is affordable to them, given their income from employment, benefits, or other sources. When people are paying too large a share of their income for rent, even a minor crisis or setback, such as a reduction in work hours or an unexpected expense, can be de-stabilizing and result in the loss of housing. A recent survey found that nearly one in five renters with annual incomes below $30,000 were unable to pay rent within the past three months1
Families experiencing homelessness are similar to other families that are also poor, but who have a home to live in. Both may struggle with incomes that are far less than they need to pay for housing. In fact, it is often some jolt to this precarious situation – a lost job or work hours, conflict with family members they are staying with, an unanticipated bill or violence within the home – that leads families to seek help from homeless service programs. Homeless families are usually headed by a single woman with limited education, are typically young, and have young children.

Therefore, this population needs rapid rehousing which also provides wrap around support to increase economic stability.

Housing assistance for families of veterans
According to the 2018 PIT Survey, 37 of the individuals encountered were veterans. In 2015, there was a surge in funding by the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) to provide supportive services to veterans and their families. This includes increased funding for the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program that provides rental assistance for homeless veterans and the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program that provides a range of supportive services to eligible Veteran families that are designed to promote housing stability.

This collaborative program between HUD and VA combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services to help Veterans who are homeless and their families find and sustain permanent housing.

Through public housing authorities, HUD provides rental assistance vouchers for privately owned housing to Veterans who are eligible for VA health care services and are experiencing homelessness. VA case managers may connect these Veterans with support services such as 1 Salviatti, C. (October 2017) “Rental Insecurity: The Threat of Evictions to America’s Renters” Accessed from Apartment List Rentonomics at https://www.apartmentlist.com/rentonomics/rental-insecurity-the-threat-ofevictions-to-americas-renters/

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health care, mental health treatment and substance use counseling to help them in their recovery process and with maintaining housing in the community. Among VA homeless continuum of care programs, HUD-VASH enrolls the largest number and largest percentage of Veterans who have experienced long-term or repeated homelessness.

Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.

The 2018 Point-in-Time Survey identified the following racial and ethnic makeup of the homeless population in Kings County (note: homeless persons could belong to 1 or more of below group):

Of the 1239 individuals engage, Whites represented the highest percentage of homeless (57%) based on race. Hispanics /Latinos represented the largest ethnic group at 42% of all homeless persons engaged.

Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.

Unsheltered
The slight increase in Riverside County's unsheltered homeless population (3%) is trending with other Southern California counties that have also experienced increases in 2018 (and in 2017), including neighboring San Bernardino County. The number of chronically homeless individuals increased by 13.49% from 2017 (n=341) to 2018 (n=387). Those who reported drug use increased by 5.42% from 2017 (n=461) to 2018 (486); PTSD increased by 11.94% from 2017 (n=268) to 2018 (n=300); and physical disability increased by 11.33% from 2017 (n=362) to 2018 (n=403).

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The decrease in the 2018 Sheltered PIT Count from 2017 may be attributed to the decrease in the number of homeless people staying in emergency shelter (ES) or transitional housing (TH) on the night of the PIT Count. The total number of available beds increased by more than one percent (1.56%) from 2017 (n=834) to 2018 (n=847). However, the sheltered PIT Count number decreased by almost eighteen percent (17.8%) from 2017 (n=786) to 2018 (n=631) indicating that the decrease in the sheltered count was most likely due to a lower bed utilization.

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NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) Introduction:

Non-homeless special needs refer to the needs of population subgroups that have been identified by HUD as more commonly in need of housing assistance than the general population. Due to their economic, social, mental, and/or physical conditions, these populations have difficulty finding appropriate housing. These groups include:
• The elderly and frail elderly,
• Persons with disabilities,
• Single-Parent Families and Female-Headed Households; and • Large Families.

Additionally, individual regions often contain specific subgroups that face challenges unique to the region. This section is intended to identify the nature and extent of these needs as well as strategies being implemented to address these needs.

Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:

The elderly and frail elderly
The 2016 ACS data showed that about 12.18% (9,621) of Indio’s population was age 65 or older.

This is more than the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA region’s average of 10.41% (439,934). The Indio Senior Center provides a place where people, 50 years plus, can leisurely socialize, make new friends, share their skills and ideas, learn new things and gather information. It is dedicated to enhance and dignify the quality of the lives of the City’s culturally diverse aging population.

Affordability can be an issue of special concern to the elderly, who are often on fixed retirement incomes. In addition, the elderly may require assistance with housekeeping, maintenance, and repairs. Special design featuresthat may be needed include elimination of barrierssuch as steps and the provision of appropriate recreational, social, and transportation services and amenities.

Seniors require a variety of housing options, depending on their life circumstance. While over 70% of seniors were homeowners, a variety of factors such as fixed retirement incomes, rising health care costs and physical disabilities can result in deferred home maintenance. Indio’s housing plan includes grant or loan programs to help seniors with repairs. Seniors with mobility disabilities may also require home modifications to improve accessibility and facilitate independent living.

Senior renters, while facing similar income and mobility limitations as homeowners, are often at greater risk due to rising housing costs.

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Persons with disabilities
Because of the multitude of possible functional limitations that may present as disabilities, and in the absence of information on external factors that influence disability, surveys like the Census Bureau’s ACS are limited to capturing difficulty with only selected activities. As such, people identified by the ACS as having a disability are, in fact, those who exhibit difficulty with specific functions and may, in the absence of accommodation, have a disability. In an attempt to capture a variety of characteristics that encompass the definition of disability, the ACS identifies serious difficulty with four basic areas of functioning – hearing, vision, cognition, and ambulation.

Disabilities are most common among senior citizens. According to recent Census estimates, 47% of people 65 years of age and over reported some type of physical disability. The incidence of disabilities affecting the working age population was considerably less, with 8% reporting having a disability.

Developmental Disabilities
As defined by federal law, “developmental disability” means a severe, chronic disability of an individual that:
• Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments;
• Is manifested before the individual attains age 18;
• Is likely to continue indefinitely;
• Results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity: a) self-care; b) receptive and expressive language; c) learning; d) mobility; e) self direction; f) capacity for independent living; or g) economic selfsufficiency; • Reflects the individual’s need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic services, individualized supports or other forms of assistance that are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated.

The Census Bureau does not record developmental disabilities. Inland Regional Center is a springboard to greater independence for people with developmental disabilities in the Inland Empire, which includes the City of Indio. They are a non-profit agency that has provided support to people with intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy since 1972. Today , the agency provides case management and service coordination for more than 35,000 Consumers in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Single-Parent Families and Female-Headed Households
2016 ACS data indicates that 13% of all households are single-parent families ( headed by females and no husband present). Single-parent families and female-headed households generally have lower incomes, higher rates of poverty, and are more likely to live in overcrowded conditions.

Typically, this special need group has lower home ownership rates and spends a larger portion of its income on housing. The head of household is generally younger than the median age for head of household, except for seniors on Social Security. These households also face challenges due to a combination of income levels, child care expenses, and housing availability.

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Large Families
Large families are those with 5 or more persons. 2016 ACS data indicates that are 4340 households in Indio that have five or more members. Some of these households result from the consolidation of multiple families that share housing to reduce housing costs. If consolidated families could obtain affordable housing, fewer large family units would be needed.

Large families may have difficulty finding housing units that are large enough to accommodate their needs while still being affordable. The Housing Authority helps address the needs of these families by providing rental assistance in the form of Section 8 vouchers for extremely-low- and very-low-income households. Vouchers provide the difference between the market rent charged for the unit and the amount of rent that can be afforded by the household, typically no more than 30% of household income.

What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined?
The housing and supportive service needs of Indios residents were determined by an assessment of 2010 Census data, 2016 American Community Survey Data, 2016 Housing Element, input from community meetings and several other local and regional data sources.

The elderly and frail elderly
As the elderly become less independent and require more care, a continuum of housing options becomes important, ranging from independent unassisted living, to congregate or board care facilities which provide meals, maid service, and social opportunities, to nursing care facilities which provide complete medical care.

The City has several projects and programs through its SENIOR CENTER which is located at 45700 Aladdin St, Indio, CA 92201. Specific housing available for the senior population in Indio includes the following:
• Christiansen Apartments 55+ & Disabled 81-901 Shadow Palm Ave., Indio, CA 92201 P:
760-342-1432 F: 760-342-8132 Web: www.steadfastcompanies.com E-mail:

[email protected] 1 bed/1bath, two laundry rooms, pool, gas stove and fridge included.
• Horizons at Indio 55+ & Disabled 45-405 Monroe St., Indio, CA 92201 P: 760-342-6961 TDD: 800-735- 2929 F: 760-342-8728 Web: www.awi.com E-mail:
[email protected] Bed: 1 & 2, accommodates those with disabilities Income - state and or federally subsidized apt.’s, these apt.’s provide housing for low-income households under the tax credit program and may also be subject to Home program regulations, application fee applies, income restrictions apply Waitlist: possibly AC/Heating: Central Amenities: computer room, pool, 2 laundry facilities Pet friendly: Yes Parking: one car port, visitors parking Located by: Monroe and Shadow Palm.

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• Indigo View Apts. (not restricted to Seniors but will work with Seniors-based on income) 81-164 Fred Waring Dr., Indio, CA 92201 P: 760-347-0460 F: 760-342-4166 Web: NA Email: [email protected] Age: 18+ Bedroom: all are 2 bed 2 bath Income: will work with seniors Waitlist: No AC/Heating: Yes Amenities: laundry, pool Activities: NA Parking: one assigned space Pet Friendly: 20lbs and under Located by: Between Madison and Clinton on Fred Waring.
• Indio Gardens Apartments 62+ & Disabled 82-490 Requa Ave., Indio, CA 92201 P: 760- 347-4993 F: 760-342-3243 Web: www.indiogardenapartment.com E-mail:
[email protected] Bed: 1bed/1bath Income: based on 30% of your income. This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this apartment owner.

They charge lower rent for low-income persons. Contact this apartment for low rent senior housing apartments with subsidized government low-income rates. AC/Heating:
central Amenities: gated, laundry facility, fridge, range, elevators, wheel chair accessible, community & computer room, garden Activities: planned activities Pet friendly: Limit 25 lbs. accompanied by doctor’s note Located by: Monroe & Requa, in back of Cardenas. • Parkwood Apts. at Polo Grounds 55+ 81-777 Ave. 48, Indio, CA 92201 P: 760-347-3700 Web: www.parkwoodpologrounds.com E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Bed: 1 & 2 Income: general (not low-income), accepts section 8 vouchers Waitlist: No AC/Heating: yes Amenities: patio, balcony, wood floors, ceiling fans, stove, fridge, microwave, two laundry facilities, clubhouse, pool, spa, community park Activities: full-time social director, please call for calendar of events Parking: covered assigned parking Pets: yes w/pet park, two HOUSING LIST (Indio - Palm Desert) Provided by Indio Senior Center 760-391-4170 E-mail: [email protected] Att:

ISC Housing Senior Only Apartments/Senior Low-Income Communities/ Mobile Home Parks
Persons with disabilities
The City adheres to State guidelines regarding disabled access and promotes the use of principals of architectural design which aid the disabled. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all new multi-family construction to include a percentage of units be accessible to disabled persons. The City of Indio monitors and requires compliance with these standards as part of the building permit review, issuance, and inspection process.

The City imposes no special requirements or prohibitions on the development of housing for disabled persons beyond the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. There is no concentration restriction for residential care homes. State and federal law does not permit the City to regulate group homes of 6 or fewer residents. Group homes of 7 or more residents are permitted with approval of a conditional use permit in identified zones. The City has also adopted procedures for providing reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

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Single-Parent Families and Female-Headed Households
Primary housing needs for these single-parent households include affordability and units of appropriate size for the age and gender mix of children. Proximity to schools and to other services and amenities is also important for this special needs group.

Large Families
Large families have a special need for three, four, or more bedroom units. Units of this size, affordable to low- and moderate-income households, are limited. This has resulted in many lowincome households experiencing overcrowding. This can be attribute, in part, to the "Americanization" of foreign-born households (27% of Indio residents are foreign born), which tends toward multi- generational housing opportunities. As these families' cultural basis changes, the need for a larger unit in which two or three generations resides could diminish.

Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area:

According to the California Department of Health Services, Office of Aids, there were a cumulative total of 172 AIDS cases reported in Kings County through year-end 2016. Persons newly diagnosed with HIV infection in 2016 were 9, which is up from 8 in 2015.

National studies have shown that at least 25% of people with disabling AIDS will need supportive housing at some time during their illness. Special needs and issues related to the HIV/AIDS population include the following:

1. Finding and keeping housing is a crisis for many individuals and families living with HIV Disease in the Kings and Tulare County areas.

2. People living with HIV Disease in Riverside County are at risk of losing their housing at any time because of poverty.

3. People with HIV Disease have complex health care needs and are often unemployed or under employed, under-insured or uninsured, which impacts their need for supportive housing.

4. Many people are struggling with substance abuse and mental illness in addition to AIDS.

5. Women and families with children (where one or more are affected by HIV Disease) have unique social and support service needs, which can negatively impact their ability to maintain housing.

6. Poor rental and criminal histories make it hard for some people living with HIV Disease to find housing.

7. Some people living with HIV Disease report that they face discrimination when looking for and trying to keep housing.

8. Large majorities of people want to remain in their homes and live independently for as long as possible.

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Kings County CARE Program is under the Intervention and Prevention Unit. This program offers Rapid HIV testing with result in 20 minutes. The programs mission is to promote and protect the health and well-being of Kings County. Services offered are:
• Linkage to HIV/AIDS medical care
• Case management
• Counseling and education regarding HIV and safer sex practices • Partner Notification
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• ADAP-AIDS Drug Assistance Program
• HOPWA-Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS
• Program Goals are aligned with National HIV/AIDS Strategy:
➢ Reducing HIV incidence
➢ Increasing access to care and optimizing health outcomes ➢ Reducing HIV related health disparities
Discussion:

The National Coalition on Homelessness reports that the lack of affordable housing is a critical problem facing a growing number of people living with HIV and AIDS. The costs of health care and medications for people living with HIV/AIDS are often too high for people to keep up with.

In addition, persons living with HIV/AIDS are in danger of losing their jobs due to discrimination or as a result of frequent health-related absences. As a result, up to 50 percent of persons living with HIV/AIDS in the United States are at risk of becoming homeless.

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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f) Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities:

Respondents to the Housing and Community Development Needs Survey indicated that Park & Recreation Facilities ranked highest among the needs. Below is calculated feedback from respondents regarding the community’s prioritization of public facilities needed:

Park & Recreation Facilities 55.03%
Fire Stations & Equipment 54.84%
Health Care Facilities 51.87%
Homeless Shelters 51.60%
Youth Centers 49.20%
Community Centers 39.78%
Libraries 36.56%
Senior Centers 32.62%
Child Care Centers 32.07%
Source: 2019 Community Development Survey
How were these needs determined?
Community feedback on community development issues was gathered through a survey given to agencies, nonprofits, and interested citizens. These needs were determined during the consultation process, community development surveys, and at public meetings.

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements:

Infrastructure improvements typically include activities such as upgrades or expansion of streets, curbs and gutters, sewer and drainage systems, street lights, sidewalks, and public parking lots, and are, in general, an eligible expenditure of CDBG funds within low and moderate-income neighborhoods. Although Indio has relied on other non-CDBG funding sources to pay for infrastructure improvements in the past, Indio, will now have the capacity to focus its efforts in older low and moderate-income residential areas.

Respondents to the Housing and Community Development Needs Survey also placed a high priority on street lighting. The following are the results:

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Street/Alley Improvements 65.26%
Street Lighting 59.36%
Drainage Improvements 51.32%
Sidewalk Improvements 44.74%
Water/Sewer Treatment 44.68%
Source: 2019 Community Development Survey
How were these needs determined?
Community feedback on community development issues was gathered through a survey given to agencies, nonprofits, and interested citizens. These needs were determined during the consultation process, community development surveys, and at public meetings.

Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services:

An essential part of the City’s community development strategy is to provide community services.

Various specialty groups rely on specific programs that are provided either by the City or nonprofit organizations, using CDBG and non-CDBG funding. These programs are designed to fill voids left by a household’s lack of resources or lack of direct access to these necessities.

The City of Indio, as well as local non-profits, offers an array of services to low and moderateincome residents and special needs groups such as persons with disabilities. With the increase in the number of families and children over the last decade, these services are in demand and address a number of needs. Based on input obtained during the development of the Consolidated Plan, including the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and Fair Housing Acton Plan, the following represent priority public services:

Crime Prevention Programs 72.63%
Mental Health Services 58.51%
Youth Activities 58.20%
Health Services 54.21%
Senior Activities 37.57%
Child Care Services 32.45%
Transportation Services 35.11%
Legal Services 23.94%
Source: 2019 Community Development Survey
How were these needs determined?
Community feedback on community development issues was gathered through a survey given to agencies, nonprofits, and interested citizens. These needs were determined during the consultation process, community development surveys, and at public meetings.

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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:

The city of Indio has seen a steady population increase at 89,000 people in 2016 and projections to about 100,000 by 2020. Known as the city of festivals, Indio attracts at least 1.4 million visitors annually. Because of the seasonal vacancies, the housing market remains stable despite having a high vacancy rate of 19.3 .Estimates for 2010 show that the number of households in Indio continues to grow at a faster pace than the County and the State. The 2010 Census estimates 22,851 households in Indio, a 64.7 percent increase from 2000. This number grew to about 31 645 in the 2013.

The average persons per household in Indio was 3.48 in2000 and decreased to 3.21 in 2010. The County increased from 2.98 in 2000 to 3.14 average persons per household in 2010. While the City’s average household size decreased from 2000 to 2010, it was still slightly higher than the County’s. 65.3% of households are owner occupied units. The median Household income is $49,551. With income being a key indicator of housing affordability, the State of California uses five income categories to determine housing affordability. These categories are as follows:
• Extremely Low-income- 30% or less of the median income; • Very Low-income- 31% to 50% of the median income;
• Low-income- 51% to 80% of the median income;
• Moderate-income- 81% to 120% of the median income; and, • Above Moderate-income- greater than 120% of the median income Most housing units were built after 1980 which not only contributes to the rising market prices but also to the good condition of the housing stock. It is crucial to examine all the factors that affect the cost of housing to put in place the right strategies to ensure continued affordability of housing particularly for low income households. This section not only explores these factors but also external factors such as age, level of education and employment to show the correlation between these factors and housing. Facilities for vulnerable groups and homeless persons are also considered in this sections as the availability of rehousing facilities is also affected by affordability of housing units.

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MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2)
Introduction
Based on the 2000 census, the number of residential units was 22851. The number of units based on the 2009-2013 estimates is 31 645 as illustrated in the table below. The 1-unit detached houses have 70% of the share of total units at 22,095. Residential properties with the smallest number of units are structures with 20 or more units at 715 at only 2% of the total.3 or more bedroom structures are highest in number for both owners and renters at 16655 and 9485 units respectively.

All residential properties by number of units
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 22,095 70%
1-unit, attached structure 955 3%
2-4 units 2,230 7%
5-19 units 2,705 9%
20 or more units 715 2%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc 2,945 9%
Total 31,645 100%
Table 26 – Residential Properties by Unit Number
Data
Source:
2009-2013 ACS
Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 105 1% 460 5%
1 bedroom 765 5% 1,295 14%
2 bedrooms 3,640 22% 3,700 39%
3 or more bedrooms 12,145 73% 4,030 42%
Total 16,655 101% 9,485 100%
Table 27 – Unit Size by Tenure
Data
Source:
2009-2013 ACS
Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs.

The Neighborhood Stabilization Program is a federally funded program aimed at vacant and foreclosed properties. Funds are received from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). All homes under this program are fully renovated and brought up to code.

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To be eligible, one must be a first-time homebuyer, attend an 8-hour homebuyer education course from a HUD-certified counseling agency, meet the area median income qualifications for the Riverside-San Bernardino Metropolitan Statistical Area and the home should be the main residential address.

Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) purpose is to create and retain affordable housing for cities, counties, developers, including Native American Entities, and nonprofit community housing development organizations (CHDOs). The program is run by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC) - the AHSC Program funds land-use, housing, transportation, and land preservation projects to support infill and compact development that reduce greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions. This is administered by the state of California through the Strategic Growth Council and implemented by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). This is also targeted to low income and disadvantaged communities
California Housing Finance Authority (Cal HFA) Homebuyers- CalHFA has first and junior loan options for low to moderate income families, including low to zero interest rate down payment assistance loans. There are also mortgage loans that can help out with down payment or closing costs, called junior loans. CalHFA also requires beneficiaries to take a home buyer education course and counselling as part of the process.

Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.

The City’s affordable housing inventory includes 9 projects with 1204 units. Out of these, 588 units are at risk of converting to the market rate. 320 units considered to be at “very high” risk, and 268 considered to beat “low” risk. A further 67 units in the Indio Desert Palms complex will lose their affordability in 2026 at the earliest, putting them outside the 10-year window. The remaining units continue to remain affordable through the Section 8 Renewal Program on an annual basis. Because the obligation is renewed annually, these units are at risk of conversion during the planning period as well as the two years beyond the planning period Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? In 2016, the population of Indio was 89,000 people. This number is projected to rise to 100,000 people by 2020. There are about 4,000 new housing units being planned for under construction.

According to the RHNA, the regional allocation for the city of Indio is 3,025 for the period between 2014-2021. There is a need to build more structures with 20 or more units to meet the demand for housing.

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Describe the need for specific types of housing:

There is need for more affordable housing units to replace the ones demolished for redevelopment and to maintain the housing inventory due to loss of units to the market rate.

Income Total
Extremely
low
Very-low Low Moderate Above
Moderate
Housing Units 357 357 487 553 1,271 3,025
Percent 11.8% 11.8% 16.1% 18.3% 42.0% 100%
The table shows the housing allocation for each income level baes on the Regional Housing Needs assessment for Riverside County. The number of total expected units will also cover the number of units that convert into non- housing units. In this case, 1 201 units need to be built for extremely low to low income households.

Discussion
Within Indio, the housing allocation by the RHNA is 3025. The number of units that are planned for or under construction are about 4,000 as previously mentioned. The difference could be due to the nature of Indio as a tourist destination receiving about 1.4 million visitors a year. This shows that vacant units as short term rentals are in high demand. However, it is still clear that there needs to be more extremely low to low-income housing units.

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MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) Introduction:

Home values rose by 31% between 2000 and 2013. The median contract rent also rose by 10% in the area. At 48.9% of the population have paid rent between $500-999. This is significantly lower than the Area median rent which stand at $1055.Most housing units are available for owners with a moderate household income at 4900 units. Low income households were a majority for renters at 5070. As of February 2018, the median home value in Indio is $283,100, according to Zillow . Indio home values have gone up 2.4% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will rise

3.7% within the next year. The median list price per square foot in Indio is $172, which is lower than the Riverside Metro average of $198. The median price of homes currently listed in Indio is $335,900. The median rent price in Indio is $2,500, which is higher than the Riverside Metro median of $2,000.

Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year:
2013
% Change
Median Home Value 308,000 212,300 (31%)
Median Contract Rent 783 863 10%
Table 28 - Cost of Housing
Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2009-2013 ACS (Most Recent Year) Table 29 - Rent Paid
Data Source: 2009-2013 ACS
Rent Paid Number %
Less than $500 1,440 15.2%
$500-999 4,640 48.9%
$1,000-1,499 1,950 20.6%
$1,500-1,999 1,280 13.5%
$2,000 or more 165 1.7%
Total 9,475 99.9%

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Housing Affordability
% Units affordable to
Households earning
Renter Owner
30% HAMFI 450 No Data
50% HAMFI 1,310 1,015
80% HAMFI 5,070 2,920
100% HAMFI No Data 4,900
Total 6,830 8,835
Table 30 - Housing Affordability
Data Source: 2009-2013 CHAS
Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no
bedroom)
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
Fair Market Rent 768 926 1156 1618 2004
High HOME Rent 768 859 1033 1184 1301
Low HOME Rent 590 632 758 876 977
Table 31 – Monthly Rent
Data Source: HUD FMR and HOME Rents
Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? There are 1760 Renter occupied housing units that serve extremely low and low income households. There is no record of extremely low income households for owner occupied units.

With 3935 very low to low income households and 4900 owner occupied units that have a moderate household income, there isn’t sufficient housing for extremely low and low income households
How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents?
Affordability of housing is directly linked to the income level. With an annual appreciation rate of

7.24%, the home values in Indio are set to go up. This may be in part, due to the nature of the city as a tourist destination. This means that persons who have an extremely low income to households with low income will have fewer housing options.

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Owners Renters Total
% of Median
Income
Households % of
Overpaying
Households % of
Overpaying
Households % of
Overpaying
<10% 2,063 13.5% 223 2.4% 2,286 9.3%
10%- 14.9% 1,138 7.4% 315 3.4% 1,453 5.9%
15% -19.9% 1,491 9.8% 703 7.6% 2,194 8.9%
20%-24.9% 1,631 10.7% 1,268 13.7% 2,899 11.88%
25%-29.9% 1,411 9.2% 1,015 11.0% 2,426 9.9%
30%-34.9% 1,514 9.9% 1,041 11.3% 2,555 10.4%
35%-39.9% 1,143 7.5% 931 10.1% 2,074 8.5%
40%-49.9% 1,692 11.1% 944 10.2% 2,636 10.8%
>50% 3,129 20.5% 2,452 26.6% 5,581 22.8%
Not
Computed
80 .5% 333 3.6% 413 1.7%
Total 15,292 100% 9,225 100% 24,517 100%
The table shows the rate of Overpayment in 2009 by tenure. This is also a result of high costs of housing. The rate of overpayment will rise with the cost of housing units.

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 fair market rent is determined by the housing market demand and supply. HOME rents are set for affordable housing programs and units. The Area Median Rent is $ 1055 which is close to the fair market rent for a 2 bedroom unit. Considering 73% of owner occupied and 42% of renter occupied units reside in 3 or more bedroom units, the cost of housing for extremely low to low income households is high. There are already 1201 units that are planned for in the RNHA for extremely low to low income households.

Discussion:

High housing costs result in overcrowding and overpayment. Housing affordability is defined as paying no more than 30 percent of the household income on housing expenses. Illustrated above, it is clear that there is high overpayment with 5581 households paying for housing with more than 50% of their income. Overpayment is however more prevalent among homeowners probably due to maintenance costs. An increase in the number of extremely low to low income housing is extremely important for this area to maintain a good number of houses in the affordable housing inventory. Due to the rising home value and market rent, more affordable housing units at present are at risk of adopting market rents.

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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a) Introduction
Housing units need to be maintained to ensure reinvestment, safety and quality of housing. There are 4 conditions examined under the ACS data to determine the need for rehabilitation: lacking complete plumbing facilities, lacking complete kitchen facilities, with 1.01 or more occupants per room, selected monthly owner costs as a percentage of household income greater than 30 percent, and gross rent as a percentage of household income greater than 30 percent.

Overcrowding is also a key indicator in the condition of housing.

Definitions
According to the California housing law and regulations, a housing unit is considered substandard when its condition endangers “the life, limb, health, property, safety, or welfare of the public or the occupants”. These conditions include inadequate or lack of sanitation facilities such as poor water supply, lavatory and shower; Structural Hazards such as poor or deteriorating flooring, foundations and walls and poor condition of wiring and plumbing to name a few. The U.S. Census defines overcrowding as at least 1.01 persons per room excluding kitchen, bathrooms, and hallways. Severe overcrowding is defined as more than 1.5 persons per room.

Condition of Units
Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 6,575 39% 4,850 51%
With two selected Conditions 305 2% 770 8%
With three selected
Conditions 0 0% 30 0%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
No selected Conditions 9,780 59% 3,830 40%
Total 16,660 100% 9,480 99%
Table 32 - Condition of Units
Data
Source:
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Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 8,870 53% 2,530 27%
1980-1999 4,020 24% 3,270 34%
1950-1979 3,295 20% 3,400 36%
Before 1950 475 3% 290 3%
Total 16,660 100% 9,490 100%
Table 33 – Year Unit Built
Data
Source:
2009-2013 CHAS
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 3,770 23% 3,690 39% Housing Units build before 1980 with children
present 4,000 24% 2,310 24%
Table 34 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Data
Source:
2009-2013 ACS (Total Units) 2009-2013 CHAS (Units with Children present)

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Vacant Units
Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Not Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Total
Vacant Units
Abandoned Vacant Units
REO Properties
Abandoned REO Properties
Table 35 - Vacant Units
Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
Based on the table above, 59% of owner occupied units and 40% renter occupied units have no selected conditions. 51% renter units have one selected condition. This shows that there is good rate of housing rehabilitation and preservation. It is, however, necessary to have more renter units rehabilitated to preserve the houses before they have more than one condition.

Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP Hazards
Housing units more than 50 years old require substantial maintenance to remain habitable.

Housing constructed before 1978 are at risk of lead based paint hazards. Housing that is 30 years old also requires regular rehabilitation.

Discussion
Approximately 11 percent of Indio’s total households are overcrowded. Instances of overcrowding vary by tenure. Approximately five percent of owner households and 22percent of renter households are overcrowded. 36 percent of overcrowded renter households are extremely low-income and 11 percent of overcrowded owners are extremely overcrowded. Lead based paint households were more common among households with children. Most of the housing units are in good condition. It is likely that this is attributed to the housing rehabilitation programs mentioned previously.

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MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b)
Introduction:

Public housing developments are those that are run and managed by the local housing authority. In Indio, there is a total of 8,681 units with project and tenant based vouchers. 77 units are in the Moderate Rehabilitation program (Mod-Rehab). This program attaches housing choice Voucher (Section 8) rental assistance to privately owned units. The voucher is attached to the unit itself rather than the tenants. There are 48 project based section 8 units which means that the vouchers are attached to the units rather than the tenants. Majority of the vouchers are held by the tenants at 8,633 units. There are special vouchers for veterans at 819 units, 342 for disabled persons and 1759 units are for families that have been separated due to homelessness and only require housing to be unified.

Totals Number of Units
Program Type
Certificate ModRehabPublic
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units vouchers
available 0 77 469 8,681 48 8,633 819 1,759 342
# of accessible units 2
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition Table 36 – Total Number of Units by Program Type
Data
Source:

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Describe the supply of public housing developments:
469 units are in the public housing scheme with 2 of them being accessible for persons with disabilities.

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:
23% owner occupied and 36% renter occupied units are at risk of Lead based paint hazards owing to the fact that they were built before 1980.Tenants have a more difficult time to maintain their housing units due to limited income ;particularly for the 469 units indicated in the table above.

Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:

Home maintenance may become a particular problem under the following conditions:
• When the dwelling is above the median county age
• When the dwelling is originally of substandard construction • When the dwelling is a mobile home
• When the dwelling is a rental unit
• When the dwelling is occupied by elderly persons
• When the owner and occupant is of low or moderate income Elderly persons are unable to consistently maintain housing units in good condition due to limited funding and other high costs including medical costs. It is also difficult for renters particularly those from extremely low to low income households to maintain their housing units due to limited income.

Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low- and moderate-income families residing in public housing:

The City of Indio through Its housing element 2014-2021 plan, has identified the following areas as their broad priority areas:

1. To assist in the development of housing opportunities and accessibility for all economic levels in the City.

2. To remove constraints that hinder the production and conservation of affordable housing units.

3. To provide and maintain an adequate supply of sites for the development of new affordable housing.

4. To preserve, rehabilitate and enhance existing housing and neighborhoods.

5. To ensure that all housing programs are available without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, household composition, income, size, disability or any other arbitrary factor.

6. To encourage and enhance intergovernmental, public and private coordination and cooperation to achieve an adequate supply of housing for all residents of the community.

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Discussion:

While rehabilitation needs in the city are funded by initiatives such as the CDBG, there is still need for more initiatives and programs that can encourage landlords to rehabilitate housing units that they have rented out to maintain the structures in good condition. It is also important to note that discontinued programs such as the Former Redevelopment Agency Housing Set-Aside funds were one of the primary sources of financing used for preserving, improving and developing affordable housing. All tax increment revenues that previously went to the RDA is diverted to the underlying taxing entities under AB X1 26. A portion of this tax increment is deposited in the City’s general fund.

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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c)
In The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides the following definition of homelessness: “A person is considered homeless only when he/she resides in one of the places described below:
1) In places not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks, sidewalks, and abandoned buildings;
2) In an emergency shelter; or
3) In transitional or supportive housing for homeless persons who originally came from the streets or emergency shelter.”
People can become homeless because of social structural issues such as increases in rent, loss of job, and rising health care costs. In addition, personal experiences such as domestic violence, physical disabilities, mental illness, and substance abuse can cause people to become homeless as well. There are cases where the causes of homelessness are intersectional. There is also high mobility of homeless persons as a result of great road services and pleasant weather conditions throughout the year.

Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional
Housing
Beds
Permanent Supportive
Housing Beds
Year
Round
Beds
(Current &
New)
Voucher /
Seasonal /
Overflow
Beds
Current &
New
Current &
New
Under
Development
Households with
Adult(s) and
Child(ren)
Households with
Only Adults
Chronically Homeless
Households
Veterans
Unaccompanied
Youth
Table 37 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households

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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 homeless persons The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) - created in 1983 to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, in an effort to help people with economic emergencies .Organizations may only request funding to serve individuals within Riverside County. According to the terms of the grant from the national board, local governmental or private voluntary organizations chosen to receive funds must: (1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, (2) have an accounting system, (3) practice nondiscrimination, (4) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and (5) if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board.

The Local EFSP board convenes to determine the highest need and best use of funds and to select Local Recipient Organizations (LROs) that will provide emergency food and shelter services based on the needs and changes in the community.

Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) - A local information technology system used to collect client-level data and data on the provision of housing and services to homeless individuals and families and persons at risk of homelessness. Each Continuum of Care is responsible for selecting an HMIS software solution that complies with HUD's data collection, management, and reporting standards. The Department of Public social Services Homeless Programs Unit (DPSS - HPU) is the HUD grantee responsible for administering HMIS for the County of Riverside Continuum of Care and the HMIS Lead Organization.

The Continuum of Care for Riverside County – CoC Program provides homeless assistance by leveraging funding needed through the HUD Consolidated Application, this provides collaboration between providers of housing and homeless assistance programs and other federal programs. The CoC is a network of private and public sector homeless service providers, designed to promote community-wide planning and the strategic use of resources addressing homelessness. Some of the CoC’s activities include the annual HUD Continuum of Care Programs Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA), for homeless services and housing programs, the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) NOFA and the biennial Point in Time Count and Survey of homeless individuals in the whole county.

The CalFresh/SNAP Assistance Program provides low-income households with electronic benefits they can use at most grocery stores to ensure they are able to provide a healthy diet for themselves and their family. Benefits can be used to stretch a family's monthly food budget to ensure enough healthy food for the entire family. CalFresh/SNAP benefits are made available through an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) which is very similar to a regular bank account debit card... The amount of the food purchase is automatically deducted from the CalFresh/SNAP EBT account.

CalWORKs Program-The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) is a state assisted initiative that gives cash and services to families in need. The program is for families that have a child/children in the home who has been deprived of parental support or care because of the absence, disability or death of either parent, families with a child/children when

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both parents are in the home but the principal earner is unemployed or the caretaker relatives of a foster child/children. Initiatives under this program in Riverside County include:

CalWORKs Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) is part of the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services. This division assists applicants and recipients of CalWORKs temporary assistance to become self-sufficient. Adults who receive CalWORKs temporary assistance and have the ability to work are registered with GAIN when their aid is provided. As participants progress in the job market, they receive assistance with job retention, career planning and development of a training and education plan
Medi-Cal is no or low cost health care coverage for California residents with limited income and resources. The program is California’s version of the Federal Medicaid program and is funded by state and federal tax revenue. Medi-cal provides health coverage for children, pregnant women, families, the elderly, blind, and disabled. Medi-Cal may pay for certain expenses of pre-natal, dental, vision, and nursing home care as well as physical therapy, pharmacy services, emergency medical transportation and other medical expenses.

List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, 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.

Martha's Village & Kitchen-The Emergency Shelter: Houses 70 single adult males, 23 single adult females and 7 family members on any given day. Provides intake by a staff member for each new or returning neighbor in need and a review of the client handbook. Has supportive staff available 24 hours a day.

Coachella Valley Rescue Mission-The Emergency Overnight Services. All services are provided free of charge to all arriving in need. Meeting physical needs. The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission currently shelters 150+ men, women and children. CVRM also offers an Emergency Shelter to an additional 75 men, women and children each night in our multi-purpose overnight shelter. All people in this program are served breakfast and dinner along with the options of showers, clothes, and hygiene and case management services. The mission also offers or directs individuals to an array of local programs including job training and counseling services. Various classes are available, such as English, Math and computer skills, as well as assistance to those in need of obtaining a GED. Classes required by agencies such as anger management are also offered.

Transportation is available to schools, jobs or medical facilities.

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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) Introduction
Needs of homeless persons are determined through the annual Point in time count which is conducted in partnership with government agencies and non-profit organizations and programs.

The PIT count for 2018 established 2316 people were homeless in Riverside County. This was a

3.7% decrease since 2017.

Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs
According to the 2010 census, there were 9412 people above the age of 65 in Indio. Of this number:
• 19% of those seniors living in Indio, CA are living alone Source • 6% of Indio senior households have an annual income of less than $10k and 25% less than $20k
• 16% of Indio, CA residents 60 and over received food stamps in the last year Source • The average Social Security Income in Indio is $17,932/year 1777 seniors live alone in the city of Indio. 81% of the seniors in Indio are home owners while the other 19% are renters. The challenges elderly persons face include access to healthcare services, accessibility in homes particularly for those with disabilities and low incomes to maintain their households. This makes elderly persons, particularly those living alone at risk of homelessness.

During the 2018 Point in time (PIT Count), among the unsheltered homeless population, 18% of the homeless adults were age 62 or higher. The 2017 and 2018 PIT Count data indicate that the number of elderly unsheltered homeless individuals is increasing in Riverside County.

There are currently 8,984 people reported living with HIV/AIDS in Riverside County. 68% of people living with HIV/AIDS in Riverside County are 50 years old or older. Over the past three years (2015 –2017), over a quarter (28.4%) of all new HIV cases in Riverside County were in people 25 years old and younger. This shows that there is need for supported housing for the elderly population managing the condition. There is also need for consistent access to healthcare facilities for persons living with HIV/AIDS.

According to the PIT CoC for Riverside county, among the unsheltered homeless population, 12% were considered homeless youth under the age of 25. These are young people who are not in the company of a parent or guardian. Young people experiencing homelessness may have a more difficult time accessing services, including shelter, medical care, and employment due to the stigma of their situation and the lack of knowledge of available resources targeted to young people. They require not only housing for minors and transitional housing options for those 18 and over, but they also require employment placements and support to further their education.

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The Veteran Assistance Leadership of Riverside County (VALOR) initiative was set up in June 2013 to find permanent housing for every homeless veteran in Riverside County. As a result of this, Riverside County has become the nation’s first large county to meet “functional zero,” a federal benchmark for making permanent housing available for all homeless veterans who seek assistance from the county. Since inception VALOR has seen more than 1,100 homeless veterans have been placed into permanent housing, including 582 veterans housed since January 2015, when Riverside County launched the federal Zero 2016 initiative.

Persons with disabilities can be a cross sectional group among the elderly, youth, persons with HIV /AIDS and Veterans alike. Disabilities are divided into 6 categories based on ACS data: Visual Disability, Independent Living Disability-difficulty doing errands alone due to mental, physical or emotional condition Hearing Disability, Cognitive Disability-difficulty with memory, focus or decision making, Self-care Disability-difficulty bathing or dressing and Ambulatory Disabilitydifficulty walking or climbing. They require accessibility adjustments made to housing units to be able to comfortably use these facilities. This group is also likely to become homeless as a result of unemployment and/or high medical and healthcare costs. They therefore require affordable healthcare options and low income housing.

Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing
The CalWORKs program is a treatment and education for the Welfare-to-Work population that helps to remove mental health, domestic violence and substance abuse barriers to employment and self-sufficiency. All services are confidential. Mothers will not lose custody of their children because they speak with a counselor at CalWORKs . There are CalWORKs Mental Health Service counselors at every DPSS GAIN office throughout the County. Counselors, therapists and psychiatrists are available free of cost. Many offices have parenting, anger management, relapse prevention and domestic violence classes.

Banning mental health servicesis an outpatient clinic providing services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults including crisis intervention, assessment, medication services, case management, and dual diagnosis services. Peer to peer recover services are provided through the clinic and through the contracted peer support and resource center. Outreach to homeless mentally ill individuals, housing assistance and 24 hour a day, 7 days a week intensive case management is available through the Desert's Full Service Partnership (FSP) programs. Parent Partners provide support to parents of clients who are children.

Save Haven Program-In partnership with Riverside County Department of Mental Health Homeless Housing Opportunity Providing Empowerment (HHOPE) programs offers residential support for up to 25 individuals who meet the criteria of chronic homelessness and also have mental health challenges. Individuals are referred into housing by the Full Service Partnership (FSP) and will receive their mental health services and support from FSP as well. It provides support of daily needs and development of life skills such as; meal planning / preparation, housekeeping, hygiene, communication skills and development in the area of being a good neighbor.

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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)
There will be continued funding for CalWORKs programs, safe haven, VALOR program and other initiatives that are serving homeless persons and offering supportive services for extremely low to moderate income households. This is also covered comprehensively in the 2014-2021 housing element priorities
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))
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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e)
Describe any negative effects of public policies on affordable housing and residential investment.

Governmental constraints are policies, standards, requirements and actions imposed by various levels of government upon land and housing ownership and development. These constraints may include building codes, land use controls, growth management measures, development fees, processing and permit procedures and site improvement costs. While these policies have not shown significant interference with the housing development in Indio according to the housing element, they still cause inconveniences in terms of costs and time of housing developments.

There are high costs associated with following building policies. For instance, the city requires both on and off site improvements for new residential construction. These improvements are required as a condition of the subdivision map, or if there is no required map, as part of the building permit. The improvements include streets, sidewalks, street trees, street lights, landscaping, curb/gutter and drainage facilities, and water and sewer service. These on and off site improvements are required to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public.

Developers are responsible for providing streets associated with the residential project. The time commitments required to fulfil such requirements can dissuade potential developers from building low income and supported housing units. In the event that they do build such structures, they also include market rate housing to offset the building costs of low income units.

In terms of housing facilities such as sanitation and drainage, Developer funding/reimbursement agreements are commonly used for new developments. Development/impact fees are also used to fund new improvements. This does not aid the improvement and preservation of rehabilitated units.

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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) Introduction
While affordable housing is greatly dependent on income, the level of income is also influenced by factors such as the age and level of education. The nature of the sectors and business activities in the area also influence the housing needs and determine the Income levels of the workforce.

Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of
Workers
Number of
Jobs
Share of
Workers
%
Share of
Jobs
%
Jobs less
workers
%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 1,708 669 7 5 -2 Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 6,068 2,700 24 21 -3 Construction 1,784 1,730 7 13 6
Education and Health Care Services 4,171 1,976 16 15 -1 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 1,057 643 4 5 1
Information 418 300 2 2 1
Manufacturing 784 311 3 2 -1
Other Services 1,110 532 4 4 0
Professional, Scientific, Management
Services 1,142 277 5 2 -2
Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0
Retail Trade 3,455 2,384 14 18 5
Transportation and Warehousing 528 204 2 2 -1
Wholesale Trade 752 414 3 3 0
Total 22,977 12,140 -- -- --
Table 38 - Business Activity
Data
Source:
2009-2013 ACS (Workers), 2013 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs) Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 39,040
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and
over 33,700
Unemployment Rate 13.70
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 38.16
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 8.29
Table 39 - Labor Force
Data
Source:
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Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business and financial 4,885
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 1,325
Service 5,165
Sales and office 8,210
Construction, extraction, maintenance and
repair 4,345
Production, transportation and material
moving 2,265
Table 40 - Occupations by Sector
Data
Source:
2009-2013 ACS
Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 23,175 74%
30-59 Minutes 6,205 20%
60 or More Minutes 2,005 6%
Total 31,385 100%
Table 41 - Travel Time
Data
Source:
2009-2013 ACS
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 6,475 935 3,035
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 8,555 1,020 2,095
Some college or Associate's degree 8,455 1,230 2,405
Bachelor's degree or higher 4,810 140 1,015
Table 42 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Data
Source:
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Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 115 570 1,045 2,885 2,305
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1,685 1,635 1,875 2,435 1,010 High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 2,590 3,690 3,260 4,715 2,675
Some college, no degree 2,500 2,650 2,875 3,905 3,045
Associate's degree 290 730 685 1,260 600
Bachelor's degree 235 1,370 1,255 1,425 1,430
Graduate or professional degree 0 460 420 1,040 1,100
Table 43 - Educational Attainment by Age
Data
Source:
2009-2013 ACS
Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 18,817
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28,043
Some college or Associate's degree 31,985
Bachelor's degree 51,112
Graduate or professional degree 72,134
Table 44 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Data
Source:
2009-2013 ACS
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction?
The major business activity is Arts, entertainment and accommodations. This is because Indio is a vacation destination. The sector has 24% of the share of workers. The second major businesses activity is education and healthcare services followed by retail trade. Construction is the fourth major business activity is construction with 1784 workers followed by Agriculture, mining, oil and gas extraction at 1730 jobs. Multiple business activities in Indio have sales and office components including arts, entertainment and accommodation, finance, insurance and real estate, information, retail trade and wholesale trade. This makes Sales and office the largest sector in Indio is sales and office with 8,210.

Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:

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With 94% of the workforce travelling for 59 minutes or less to their workplace, transportation is not an infrastructure need in Indio. There is, however a need to upskill the workforce with a majority of the population only having a high school GED or equivalent. With the highest unemployment rate being among people between the 16-24 years old at 38.16, there should be initiatives to encourage persons in this age group to not only complete their high school education, but to also pursue higher learning and to do more skills training. This also needs to have components of entrepreneurial training. This is because the largest sector in the region is sales and office work while the biggest business activity is arts, entertainment and accommodation. These sectors require academic and entrepreneurial skills to have the growth of the workforce. This will encourage more people to become employers and improve already existing businesses. The EDD also runs an employment/ unemployment assistance program in Indio. To be eligible, one must have legal right to work in the United States. Benefits include Job services, referral to and placement on jobs referral to supportive services, unemployment insurance, job search workshops, services by consultants for disabled veterans, handicapped workers over 40, youth, ex-felons, minorities, and women. No fee is charged for services offered.

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.

The Riverside County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) currently has adopted six target industry sectors: healthcare, logistics, renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, and professional & business services, which have historically proven to be high demand and recession resistant industry sectors. The objective of the Riverside County WIB has been to establish target industry sectors that will provide the region with high growing and high wage jobs in order to create a stable and prosperous local economy. Through research and analysis of labor market information, these target industry sectors meet the criteria of being the top industries with the greatest potential for economic growth, job stability, and resiliency during our current economic conditions. Workforce development strategies will be implemented to meet the workforce needs of targeted industries, therefore promoting economic recovery, diversity, and growth.

The objective of the Industry Clusters of Opportunity project is to develop an innovative and sustainable mechanism to bridge the gap between industry partners, education, and local government in order to create and maintain a diverse, highly skilled and globally competitive workforce. Some of the goals include:
• Increase environmental friendly business practices and principles; • Increase private sector involvement in creating educational curriculum and workforce development policy;
• Expand and improve collaborative networks with workforce partners and stakeholders; • Market and promote WIB accomplishments and awards;

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• Apply for state and federal grants to address the demand driven emerging workforce training needs of Riverside County business and industry; • Support programs designed to assist employers with workforce skill upgrade and competitiveness in the world market;
• To increase the quantity and quality of Riverside County workforce; • Expand access for youth, veterans, and senior adults to secondary and postsecondary basic education and skills training;
• Develop a resource strategy and community profile that can be used in attraction of all target industries, community investment, and the recruitment of education and professionals to the county, improved standard of living, and heightened quality of place; How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction?
In the 65+ age group, persons with some college education but no degree are the majority at 3905. Majority of workers from all other age groups have high school GED or equivalent. Bachelor degree holders are the highest in the 45-65 age bracket followed by the 65+ age bracket. The Skilled labor force in the jurisdiction falls under the aging and elderly population. A majority of the younger workforce between 18- 44 years have attained a High school GED or equivalent. This means that 9540 people earn $28,043. There is therefore a need to develop the skill levels of the workforce through training initiatives for persons between 35-44 and emphasis on back to school programs that will support work and study programs for persons in the 18-25 age bracket. These programs should target these age groups but be open to people in the entire workforce to improve skill levels and academic qualifications.

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.

Coachella Valley Women’s Business centerIt’s your time! Program- IYT is a program to help women start and grow their own businesses and become successful entrepreneurs. The 90 day program helps women by completing their business plan, working one-on-one with a business counselor, and attending workshops on topics like effective business management, marketing, financial projections, and accounting. Once all the workshops have been completed, participants are entered to win one of three prize packages that can help get their business off to a great start. The IYT program is offered at minimal cost with investments ranging from $30 to $130, depending on income bracket.

Ignite- This is a program for business owners who would like to scale up and change their business strategies to boost their returns. The program lasts for 90 days and while the cost is $397, there are discounts for veterans and low income groups as well as scholarships for those who need it to be part of the program.

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SCORE is a non-profit organization with a branch in the Coachella valley which organizes workshops for entrepreneurs who would like to start up their businesses as well as those who would like to grow their businesses
The Workforce Development Center- the agency provides a full range of employment services under the Work Investment Act (WIA) program to eligible individuals. Career assessment and planning assistance, vocational training, on-the-job training, and resume preparation available.

Community resources, Riverside County Kiosk Network, reference material library, CalJOBs job match, and job postings. Copy machine, fax, phone bank, internet connection, and mail service are available.

The California Employment Development Department California Training Benefits (CTB) allow Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants to further their education, upgrade their skills, or learn a new trade by attending an Employment Development Department (EDD) approved school or training program while they receive UI benefits.

The CalJOBS system is California’s online resource to help job seekers and employers navigate the state’s workforce services. The enhanced system allows users to easily search for jobs, build résumés, access career resources, find qualified candidates for employment, and gather information on education and training programs.

Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)? No
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.

This 5-year Plan establishes focused strategies and priorities that will assist in achieving identified immediate, short-term and medium-term economic development goals. The strategies and action items outlined in this Plan will serve to support the following outcomes, which collectively describe the desired economic development vision for Indio:
• Active and vibrant commercial development zones providing a full range of shopping, entertainment, and hospitality options for Indio residents, neighboring communities, and visitors;
• A strong employment base providing jobs for Indio residents; • Recognition as a tourist destination, anchored by world-class cultural and music festivals and events;
• Safe and attractive neighborhoods with a broad selection of quality housing choices for a diverse population base;
• Fiscally sound City government that facilitates high-quality development, new business growth, and a supportive environment for existing businesses; • A positive image as a safe, dynamic, and growing community that is the Coachella Valley’s best place to live, work, play and invest

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Discussion
A skilled and well informed workforce is key in growing the economy of Indio. The skill level is commensurate with the annual income which is a key determinant in the ability of households to not only afford housing but other facilities and services including healthcare and retirement benefits. Unfortunately, with the current skills level, it is likely that a large portion of the workforce will be unable to support itself as they age therefore requiring support from housing support programs due to the low annual income levels. There should be proper implementation of training and business support programs but also the creation of programs that value and support academic interests should be encouraged to support work and study initiatives in partnership between business owners and government agencies.

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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")
Housing problems are likely to be concentrated in low income areas. Concentration is defined as more than 70 % of households reporting a problem. The primary housing problems in these areas are cost burden and overcrowding, with cost burden being the most significant issue. There are significantly high numbers of mixed housing developments with facilities for seniors and Residential medium areas which also have housing units for seniors. These households are In the South eastern part of Indio with mixed housing developments being concentrated in central Indio and parts of the north of the city. As previously mentioned, these households are likely to report problems due to low incomes and inability to fully maintain the housing units.

Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (Include a definition of "concentration") Within the CDBG jurisdiction, the Hispanic population is the highest at 54,105 people followed by White, non- Hispanic people at 20 810 people. The lowest ethnic group in terms of population is other non-Hispanic groups at only 92 people. Concentration in this case refers to the population of different groups.

What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? These areas have a large number of multi -family units, some of which have provisions for senior citizens. Being within the CDBG areas, they are likely to receive housing support from the local government agencies. They are, however at risk of conversion to market rates as mentioned in the previous sections with 588 units at risk of conversion.

Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? The City of Indio has shared assets including the following:
• The Indio Performing Arts center
• City Parks that have basketball courts, playgrounds, dog parks and picnic areas • The senior center for persons 50 years old and above
• Shopping areas including the palms, Indio Marketplace and the Indio town center • The Indio Teen Center- the Indio Teen Center is a city-run after school program open to ALL 8th -12th grade students. It offers a Game Room, Boxing Gym, Recording Studio, Internet Cafe, Kitchen, Large Multipurpose Room, Two Conference Rooms and a Counseling/Resource Center; plus daily educational and recreational programming.

Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? The goals outlined in the 2014-2021 housing element target these areas with the aim of maintaining a housing inventory that can accommodate persons from extremely low to low income households as outlined in MA 25 above.

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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The City of Indio’ 2019-2024 Strategic Plan proposes projects and activities to meet the priorities described in the Consolidated Plan (the “ConPlan”). It describes eligible programs, projects and activities to be undertaken with anticipated funds made available over the next five years and their relationship to identified needs for housing, homelessness, and community and economic development. Each year, assuming funding levels remain the same, more specific projects throughout the City will be identified and implemented via the annual Action Plans.

The City will receive an annual funding allocation of approximately $865,050 per year over the ConPlan period. The figures proposed for each project are estimates based on the assumptions that CDBG funding, entitlement funding distribution formulas and/or the number of communities eligible to receive entitlement grants will remain constant. Additionally, $208,940.14 is available to the City from unexpended prior year funds. If any of these conditions change, projected activities and accomplishments are also subject to change.

The Strategic Plan provides information related to the proposed geographic distribution of investment. It includes a general description of the homeless and other community development needs activities to be undertaken and other actions to address obstacles to meet underserved needs and reduce poverty. This plan can also be found at the City’s website at www.indio.org.

Overall, Indio has several priority housing and community needs it plans to address over the next five years:
• Maintain and enhance the quality of existing residential neighborhoods; • Provide support of nonprofits that to meet the social services needs of the City’s residents with an emphasis on the homeless, seniors and youth; and • Promote and encourage fair housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community, regardless of age, sex, ethnic background, physical condition, or family size.

It is the mission of the City to use Community Development Department resources to assist with businesses, job development, and the provision of safe, affordable housing. In short, we will do our part to maintain Indio as a community its residents are proud to call “home”. Given the aforementioned priorities, the City identified five main goals:
• Provide decent affordable housing
• Maintain and promote neighborhood preservation
• Support special needs programs and services
• Construct or upgrade public facilities and infrastructure • Improve accessibility

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SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)
Geographic Area
1 Area Name: Better Neighborhoods Program
Area Type: Local Target area
Other Target Area Description:

HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod:

Revital Type: Comprehensive
Other Revital Description:

Identify the neighborhood boundaries
for this target area.

There will be a particular focus by the City’s Better
Neighborhoods Program (BNP). The BNP will be a CDBG
eligible community identified annually by the City
Council.

Include specific housing and
commercial characteristics of this
target area.

This CDBG qualified census tract is principally lowincome and multi-family housing and has a high concentration of low-income residents. Some of the
neighborhoods assets include large neighborhood parks
and a Boys and Girls club – a community service
center.

How did your consultation and citizen
participation process help you to
identify this neighborhood as a target
area?
The basis for assigning the priority to each category was based on the identified needs expressed during the
consultation and citizen participation process. In
addition, priorities were determined by information
gathered from the Census, a market study and existing
community documents, which include the City of Indio’
2004 Housing Element.

Identify the needs in this target area. The targeted area is primarily low-income and is in need of improvements including streets, sidewalks,
street trees, street lights, landscaping, curb/gutter and drainage facilities, and water and sewer service. These on and off site improvements will enable the city to
promote the health, safety and general welfare of
residents

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What are the opportunities for
improvement in this target area?
There maybe an opportunity for improvement through
infill development. Within the targeted area are
scattered vacant lots in a built-up area as well as new building parcels created by permitted lot splits.

Are there barriers to improvement in
this target area?
Yes. The City lost infill funding due to RDA dissolution.

The City shall identify alternative funding sources to
support this objective.
2 Area Name: CDBG
Area Type: Local Target area
Other Target Area Description:

HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod:

Revital Type: Other
Other Revital Description: Revitalization
Identify the neighborhood boundaries
for this target area.

The neighborhood boundaries are in a target area
where at least 51 percent of the residents are low
income.

Include specific housing and
commercial characteristics of this
target area.

In general, housing in the area are older when
compared to other housing in the City; have structural
deficiencies and standards; lack of infrastructure and
utilities as well as other substandard conditions. The
commercial characteristics within the area are
generally small neighborhood stores and predatory
lending / check cashing businesses.

How did your consultation and citizen
participation process help you to
identify this neighborhood as a target
area?
All program activities funded with the City’s CDBG
funds will benefit low- to moderate-income persons.

The basis for assigning the priority to each category was based on the identified needs expressed during the
consultation and citizen participation process. In
addition, priorities were determined by information
gathered from the Census, a market study and existing
community documents, which include the City of Indio’
2004 Housing Element.

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Identify the needs in this target area. This area has a wide range of community development needs which includes decent housing, a suitable living
environment, and opportunities to expand economic
opportunities, principally for low- and moderateincome persons.

What are the opportunities for
improvement in this target area?
Opportunity for improvement incudes decent housing,
a suitable living environment, and opportunities to
expand economic opportunities, principally for lowand moderate-income persons.

Are there barriers to improvement in
this target area?
The City’s 2014 Housing Element includes an analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints on the
maintenance, improvement, or development of
housing for all income levels, including land-use
controls, building codes and their enforcement, site
improvements, fees and other exactions required of
developers, and local processing and permit
procedures. Notable barriers to developing affordable
housing in Indio include:
• Market Constraints
• Constructions Costs
• Labor and Land Costs
• Governmental Constraints
• Land-Use Controls
• Land-Use Designations
• Geologic and Other Environmental Constraints
3 Area Name: City Wide
Area Type: Local Target area
Other Target Area Description:

HUD Approval Date:
% of Low/ Mod:

Revital Type: Housing
Other Revital Description:

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Identify the neighborhood boundaries
for this target area.

The southern portion of the City is characterized by
older, established neighborhoods. The northern portion
of the City reflects the rapid population and
subsequent housing growth in the last few years. Indio
strives to meet the housing needs of its
growing population while preserving and improving the
existing housing within the City.

Include specific housing and
commercial characteristics of this
target area.

Identify the needs in this target area. Needs in the targeted area incudes decent housing, a suitable living environment, and opportunities to
expand economic opportunities, principally for lowand moderate-income persons.

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Are there barriers to improvement in
this target area?
The City’s 2014 Housing Element includes an analysis of potential and actual governmental constraints on the
maintenance, improvement, or development of
housing for all income levels, including land-use
controls, building codes and their enforcement, site
improvements, fees and other exactions required of
developers, and local processing and permit
procedures. Notable barriers to developing affordable
housing in Indio include:
• Market Constraints
• Constructions Costs
• Labor and Land Costs
• Governmental Constraints
• Land-Use Controls
• Land-Use Designations
• Geologic and Other Environmental Constraints
Table 45 - Geographic Priority Areas
General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA)

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SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
1 Priority Need
Name
Maintain and enhance the quality of existing residential neighborhoods Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Middle
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Rural
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
Better Neighborhoods Program
Associated
Goals
Neighborhood Preservation
CDBG Administration

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Description Through the City’s Better Neighborhoods Program Indio neighborhoods will receive infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing resident’s quality of life and produce positive outcomes that permanently enhance the character of our community.

Basis for
Relative
Priority
The basis for assigning the priority to each category was based on the identified needs expressed during the consultation and citizen participation process. In addition, priorities were determined by information gathered from the Census, a market study and existing community documents, which include the City of Indio’ 2004 Housing Element.
2 Priority Need
Name
Provide support of nonprofits that to meet the social services and economic development needs of the City’s residents with an emphasis on the homeless, seniors and youth
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Middle
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Chronic Substance Abuse
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City Wide

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Associated
Goals
Special Needs Services
CDBG Administration
Description Certain segments of the population have more difficulty in finding decent affordable housing due to special needs. This section identifies the needs for elderly persons, large households, female-headed households, persons with disabilities, homeless persons and farmworkers. These groups are considered to be in need of Public Services.

Priority Level High

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Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Middle
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Rural
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally Ill
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
City Wide
Associated
Goals
Neighborhood Preservation
CDBG Administration
Description Through the City’s Better Neighborhoods Program Indio neighborhoods will receive infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing resident’s quality of life and produce positive outcomes that permanently enhance the character of our community.

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Basis for
Relative
Priority
The basis for assigning the priority to each category was based on the identified needs expressed during the consultation and citizen participation process. In addition, priorities were determined by information gathered from the Census, a market study and existing community documents, which include the City of Indio’ 2004 Housing Element.

Table 46 – Priority Needs Summary
Narrative (Optional)

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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)
Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable
Housing Type
Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based
Rental Assistance
(TBRA)
The costs of home ownership and renting can be compared to a household’s ability to pay for housing. Housing affordability is defined as paying no more than 30 percent of the household income on housing expenses. When comparing the jurisdiction as a whole, 11% of Indio’s population paid 30- 50% of their income on housing, and 10% of the population paid more than 50%.

TBRA for NonHomeless Special
Needs
According to the 2010 Census, there are 89 homeless people, 949 living in group quarters, and 365 persons living in non-institutionalized group quarters in Indio. In total, people either living in group quarters or are homeless account for approximately two percent of the population.

New Unit
Production
According to the SCAG 2012-2035 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) Growth Forecast adopted in April 2012, the population of Indio is forecast to increase to 111,800 residents by 2035, an increase of 47.0 percent from 2010. During the same forecast period, Riverside County is anticipated to increase to 3.32 million residents in 2035, an increase of 51.8 percent. According to SCAG’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the City of Indio, the City must be able to accommodate 3025 new units, of which 1,201 units (39.7%) must be for lower-income households.

Rehabilitation The housing rehabilitation program has been canceled due to redevelopment agency dissolution and loss of Low/Moderate Income Housing Funds. The City is seeking funding to restart the program; however, the number of units projected to be rehabilitated will depend on the availability of future resources Acquisition,
including
preservation
Of the at-risk units identified in the Housing Element’s analysis, 320 were considered to be at “very high” risk of conversion, while another 268 were considered to be at “low” risk. There are many options to preserving units including providing financial incentives to project owners to extend lowerincome use restrictions, purchasing affordable housing through a non-profit or public agency or providing local subsidies to offset the difference between the affordable and market rate. Scenarios for preservation will depend on the type of project at-risk.

Table 47 – Influence of Market Conditions

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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction
The City will receive an annual funding allocation of approximately $865,050 per year over the ConPlan period. The figures proposed for each project are estimates based on the assumptions that CDBG funding, entitlement funding distribution formulas and/or the number of communities eligible to receive entitlement grants will remain constant. Additionally, $208,940.14 is available to the City from unexpended prior year funds. If any of these conditions change, projected activities and accomplishments are also subject to change.

Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative
Annual Description
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources: $
Total:
$
CDBG Federal Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public
Services
$865,050 $208,940.14 $1,073,990 $3,460,200 The City will receive an
annual
funding
allocation of
approximately
$865,050 per
year over the
ConPlan
period. The
figures
Additionally,
$208,940.14
is available to
the City from
unexpended
prior year
funds..

Table 48 - Anticipated Resources

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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 City will attempt to leverage HOME Consortium Funds, Grants and other funding when appropriate to meet the objective of the Annual Action Plan. The City does add local funds (including unexpended CDBG funds from prior years if available) to further support the organizations and individuals receiving CDBG funding. An example of potential local funds used will be Measure X . The Measure was placed on the ballot to address essential service priorities and needs in the City of Indio identified through community outreach. Measure X provides locally-controlled funding to help the City maintain essential City services including 911 emergency response times, road maintenance and police services including gang and drug enforcement programs.

The City is not a direct recipient of HOME Funds so matching funds are not required.

If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Not applicable
Discussion

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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.

Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type
Role Geographic Area
Served
INDIO Government Economic
Development
Planning
neighborhood
improvements
public facilities
public services
Jurisdiction
Boys and Gils Club Non-profit
organizations
public services Jurisdiction
Food in Need of
Distribution (FIND), Inc.

Non-profit
organizations
Homelessness
public services
Jurisdiction
Martha's Village and
Kitchen
Non-profit
organizations
Homelessness
public services
Jurisdiction

HOUSING AUTHORITY

OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY
PHA Public Housing
Rental
Region
Table 49 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System The strengths in the delivery system are interdepartmental communication and collaboration. City staff from various departments works with each other, with organizations and agencies that assist lowincome individuals and with families in Indio and community residents to establish priorities for utilizing CDBG funding. The primary gap in the delivery system is due to inadequate funding resources. The need in the City outreaches the funding resources. As a result, even projects with a high priority may have to wait to be funded as the City continues to seek additional funding sources.

Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X X

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Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Legal Assistance X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X X
Utilities Assistance X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X X
Mobile Clinics
Other Street Outreach Services
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X
Child Care X
Education X
Employment and Employment
Training X X
Healthcare X

HIV/AIDS X X X
Life Skills X X
Mental Health Counseling X X X
Transportation X X
Other
Table 50 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) Services for Special Needs population are extensive. Below are organizations and the services they provide for this population:

Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above

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The strengths in the delivery system are interdepartmental communication and collaboration. City staff from various departments works with each other, with organizations and agencies that assist lowincome individuals and with families in Indio and community residents to establish priorities for utilizing CDBG funding. The primary gap in the delivery system is due to inadequate funding resources. The need in the City outreaches the funding resources. As a result, even projects with a high priority may have to wait to be funded as the City continues to seek additional funding sources. Consequently, the City entered into a HOME Consortium agreement with Riverside County.

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 The strategy to address these needs has been an aggressive push to acquire additional resources. The City will continue to actively pursue additional State and federal funding to close the gap that currently exists.

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SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
1 Neighborhood
Preservation
2019 2024 Affordable
Housing
Public
Housing
Non-Housing
Community
Development
City Wide
CDBG
Better
Neighborhoods
Program
Neighborhood
Revitalization
CDBG:
$2,249,130
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities
other than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit: 100
person
assisted
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities for
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit:
1200 Persons
Assisted (300
per household
x 4)
Other:
1 Other

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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
2 Social and
Economic
Support
2014 2015 NonHomeless
Special
Needs
City Wide Public
Services
CDBG:
$519,030
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit:
100 Persons
Assisted
Public service
activities for
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit:1500
Persons
Assisted
3 CDBG
Administration
2014 2015 Affordable
Housing
Public
Housing
Homeless
NonHomeless
Special
Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
City Wide
CDBG
Better
Neighborhoods
Program
Neighborhood
Revitalization
Public
Services
CDBG:
$692,040
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities for
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit:
10000
Households
Assisted
Other:
1 Other
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Neighborhood Preservation
Goal
Description
To preserve, rehabilitate and enhance existing neighborhoods, and housing as applicable, through the City’s Better Neighborhoods Program 2 Goal Name Special Needs Services
Goal
Description
Promote and encourage fair housing and economic opportunities for all economic segments of the community, regardless of age, sex, ethnic background, physical condition, or family size.
3 Goal Name CDBG Administration
Goal
Description
Administration and planning activities necessary to implement/oversee/manage the City's CDBG Program.

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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 Southern California Association of Governments is responsible for allocating housing needs to each jurisdiction in its region, including Indio. A local jurisdiction’s “fair share” of regional housing need is the number of additional housing units that will need to be constructed in the jurisdiction to accommodate the forecast growth in the number of households, to replace expected demolitions and conversion of housing units to non-housing uses, and to achieve a vacancy rate that allows for healthy functioning of the housing market. The allocation is divided into the four income categories: Very low, Low, Moderate, and Above Moderate. The allocation is further adjusted to avoid an over-concentration of lower-income households in any one jurisdiction. Cities must also plan for the needs of extremely low-income households. The table below provides the required number of housing based on income. If the City averages the requirement over the seven-year RHNA period, 51 Extremely low, 51 Very-low and 69.5 Low income households will be provided with affordable housing. The same amounts are expected over the ConPlan’s five-year period.

Income Total Total Per Year (2014-2021)
Extremely low 357 51
Very-low 357 51
Low 487 69.5
Moderate 553 79
1754 250.5
Source: 2014 Housing Element

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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement)
The County of Riverside Housing Authority (HARC) will implement modifications needed, if any, in public housing based on Section 504 Needs Assessment that it completed. Please refer to the HARC Public Housing Authority Annual Plan for further information.

Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
HARC encourages resident involvement through various methods, particularly focusing on selfsufficiency and enhancing the quality of one’s own life. HARC connects residents and participants to services, activities, and other organizations that promote that vision. There are Neighborhood Network Centers (including public computer centers) and community partnerships for residents to utilize. On the HARC website, resident can locate relevant services and service providers in dedicated “resident” and “resident services” sections. Additionally, HARC provides newsletters and reports about the status of its programs and residents for current and future participants.

Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? No
Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
N/A

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SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
Governmental constraints are policies, standards, requirements and actions imposed by various levels of government upon land and housing ownership and development. These constraints may include building codes, land use controls, growth management measures, development fees, processing and permit procedures and site improvement costs. While these policies have not shown significant interference with the housing development in Indio according to the housing element, they still cause inconveniences in terms of costs and time of housing developments.

There are high costs associated with following building policies. For instance, the city requires both on and off-site improvements for new residential construction. These improvements are required as a condition of the subdivision map, or if there is no required map, as part of the building permit. The improvements include streets, sidewalks, street trees, street lights, landscaping, curb/gutter and drainage facilities, and water and sewer service. These on and off site improvements are required to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public. Developers are responsible for providing streets associated with the residential project.

The time commitments required to fulfil such requirements can dissuade potential developers from building low income and supported housing units. In the event that they do build such structures, they also include market rate housing to offset the building costs of low income units.

In terms of housing facilities such as sanitation and drainage, Developer funding/reimbursement agreements are commonly used for new developments.

Development/impact fees are also used to fund new improvements. This does not aid the improvement and preservation of rehabilitated units.

Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing In October 2013, the City completed a Draft Housing Element Update that included an analysis of governmental constraints, which is summarized below along with recent changes to the City’s zoning code that encourage affordable and transitional housing. As a result of the analysis, the City concluded that its policies and current practices do not create significant barriers to affordable housing. However, as a result of new State laws, such as SB 2, the City will need to adopt new land use and other standards to facilitate and encourage the production of affordable housing. For example, development standards for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing units will need to be established. In addition, some existing policies – such as density bonuses – will need to be refined to address the requirements of a recently enacted law (SB 1818). Early in 2014 the Housing Element Update was approved by the State and City.

During the five-year period of the Consolidated Plan, the City will review any new policies and procedures to ensure they do not serve as an actual constraint to the development of affordable housing.

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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The County of Riverside 2018 Homeless Count and Subpopulation Survey suggest that in order to further reduce the number of homeless each year, every jurisdiction in the county should be encouraged to take affirmative steps that include setting annual “reduction” goals and adopting and implementing evidence-based and best practices to insure the goals are met.

Specific to engagement strategy, jurisdictions will dentify, engage, and assist in accessing supportive services and treatment to the most vulnerable, visible, and hardest-to-reach chronically homeless single adults and families who have been living on the streets of Indio.

Additionally, The City of Indio will focus on supporting street outreach and engagement efforts.

Such action will continue to focus on identifying chronically homeless persons in need of a housing first approach. Such attention should be given to the most visible and hardest-to-reach individuals. These actions should have the support of various public and private partners who can help identify, house, and provide social services in order to help implement a housing first approach.

Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Unsheltered
The slight increase in Riverside County's unsheltered homeless population (3%) is trending with other Southern California counties that have also experienced increases in 2018 (and in 2017), including neighboring San Bernardino County. The number of chronically homeless individuals increased by 13.49% from 2017 (n=341) to 2018 (n=387). Those who reported drug use increased by 5.42% from 2017 (n=461) to 2018 (486); PTSD increased by 11.94% from 2017 (n=268) to 2018 (n=300); and physical disability increased by 11.33% from 2017 (n=362) to 2018 (n=403).

Sheltered Homelessness
The decrease in the 2018 Sheltered PIT Count from 2017 may be attributed to the decrease in the number of homeless people staying in emergency shelter (ES) or transitional housing (TH) on the night of the PIT Count. The total number of available beds increased by more than one percent (1.56%) from 2017 (n=834) to 2018 (n=847). However, the sheltered PIT Count number decreased by almost eighteen percent (17.8%) from 2017 (n=786) to 2018 (n=631) indicating that the decrease in the sheltered count was most likely due to a lower bed utilization.

The City will fund emergency and transitional housing programs for homeless persons in Indio.

An example of these programs is Martha's Village & Kitchen, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission and Emergency Overnight Services and FIND Food Bank.

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Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, 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 for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again.

The City will continue to work with a multitude of service agencies to assist homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and independent living. During the past two years, the Housing and Homeless Coalition for Riverside County (renamed the Continuum of Care Program) has begun implementing a Housing First approach and a Rapid Re-housing approach that resulted in developing nearly 200 units of permanent supportive housing throughout the county. These accomplishments, combined with the county’s emergency shelter and transitional shelter bed inventory, have largely contributed to the decrease in the number of homeless persons during the past couple of years as evidenced by the results of the 2018 homeless count.

Housing First is recognized as an evidence-based best practice model by national researchers and policymakers based on years of research and implementation. The implementation of a Housing First Approach has helped jurisdictions across the country significantly reduce their homeless population.

Implementation involves moving homeless persons - including chronically homeless individuals - from the streets and directly into housing and providing wrap-around services to ensure housing stability. This approach links chronically homeless persons to permanent supportive housing which provides subsidized housing and appropriate supportive services. This approach is in contrast to a “housing readiness model” which emphasizes that a homeless individual or family must address other issues such as substance abuse and mental illness through case management in a shelter or transitional housing program prior to entering affordable permanent housing.

Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs
Indio will continue to work with the County in using their Housing First and Rapid Re-housing approaches that were described on pages two and three. The homeless count and survey data revealed that 52% of the unsheltered homeless population is chronically homeless and in need of longer-term assistance such as rental assistance and wrap-around social services such as health care, employment services, mental health care, and life skills training. Thus, a Housing

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First approach is needed. Conversely, the data showed that 48% of the unsheltered homeless population is not chronically homeless and will likely need shorter-term assistance, such as a few months of rental assistance, and are not as reliant on social services. Thus, a Rapid Rehousing approach is needed.

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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards The City works in partnership with the County’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs (CLPPP's). For the outreach program, promotional brochures advertising the program’s lead hazard control activities are developed and distributed. Advertising brochures are printed both in English and Spanish and sent out to those residents with historical childhood lead poisoning cases, blood lead levels above 10 ug/dl. CLPPP provided outreach activities and blood lead screening. Other outreach activities included lead poisoning prevention presentations to local communities and immunization clinics, and setting up booths at health fairs. Blood lead screening was held at target areas. Promotional products are distributed to families participating in blood lead screening.

CLIPP also contributed to our outreach activities with program promotions to landlords and tenants through workshops. Information booths were set up at local malls and County Fairs, and lead-based paint literatures and brochures were distributed to the public at community events. The free lead testing program is also advertised to area residents via a flyer included in neighborhood publications and newspaper within the area. CLIPPS Public Health media production office produced videos on lead-based paint hazard control for landlords, homeowners, and other potential clients as part of their educational and outreach program.

Lead hazard control methods commonly used
To maximize resources, interim controls are used as the primarily lead hazard control method unless the lead hazard intervention was as a result of an elevated blood lead (EBL) case or part of an acquisition and rehabilitation work. For friction or impact surfaces of windows and doors, paint was stripped off and repainted. For friction surfaces on cabinetry, a combination of friction surface paint removal and placing a synthetic “skin” over the lead containing surfaces. Abatement was found to be more cost-effective in some cases. Lead contaminated soils were roto-tilled, removed and replaced, or covered with grass or rock. Exterior surfaces were either scraped to a “pick-free” surface and repainted (using standard latex paint) or covered with a lead-free material like decorative plywood.

A typical lead hazard control job addressing lead hazards may include temporary family relocation, containment, work performed by EPA-equivalent, State of California Department of Health Services (DHS)-Certified Lead Workers in appropriate protective equipment, air sampling (initially), and treatment of interior hazards first in the following order:

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1. Window systems

2. Door and cabinet systems

3. Walls and ceilings followed by treatment of all exterior walls, eaves, and rafter rails.

4. Debris and waste generated from lead control and abatement activities.

How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? The age of the housing stock is the key variable for estimating the number of housing units with lead-based paint (LBP). Starting in 1978, the use of all LBP on residential property was prohibited. Since the age of housing stock in Indio is relatively young, most built after 1980, the probability of finding lead-based paint in a unit is low. However, the City will continue to provide lead-based paint testing when required.

How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? Under the rule," child-occupied facilities" are defined as residential, public or commercial buildings where children under age six are present on a regular basis. The requirements apply to renovation, repair or painting activities " at or' these facilities. The rule does not apply to minor maintenance or repair activities where less than six square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed in a room, or where less than 20 square feet of lead-based paint is disturbed on the exterior. Window replacement is not minor maintenance or repair; therefore, the requirements apply to this activity.

Efforts to reduce lead-based paint hazards were integrated into the City's housing rehabilitation programs. However, funds for that program no longer are available due to the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency. In order to increase an awareness of lead based paint hazards, the City will post information on its website alerting homebuyers and renters to the dangers of lean based paint hazards.

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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families Indio’s antipoverty strategy is closely aligned with the goals and objectives of the overall affordable housing plan. Over the next 5 years, the City will support activities that reduce poverty, create new and rehabilitate existing housing stock to ensure affordability, develop and promote services for at-risk populations, expand job training, and providing public and social services. The City will also continue partnering with organizations to provide a continuum of services addressing the full range of needs of low- and moderate-income families.

Over the next five years, the city will support affordable housing How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan
The Jurisdiction’s poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies is principally coordinated through the Community Services Department. The Department serve as the City's liaison with the Community Services Commission, citizen committees, community groups and residents. It develops, implements and manages a variety of creative programs for youth, senior citizens, special events and the golf course. Coordinates City activities with the Desert Recreation District, school districts, Boys and Girls Club and other non-profit organizations. The department also coordinates with the below programs to further its anti-poverty goals:

Section 8 rental assistance
The Section 8 rental assistance program helps to reduce poverty by supplementing the income of extremely low and very low-income families.

Family Self-Sufficiency Program
The County of Riverside Housing Authority supports the HUD strategic goal of promoting selfsufficiency and asset development of families and individuals.” A key program that implements this strategic goal is the Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSSP). According to a recent study, for participants, the primary benefit of FSS participation appears to be asset accumulation. The program also encourages work and staying employed and, as a consequence, furthers welfare reform goals.

The Housing Authority and the head of each participating family execute an FSS contract of participation that specifies the rights and responsibilities of both parties. The 5-year FSS contract specifies goals and services for each family. Family members must fulfill all requirements in order to obtain full benefits.

TANF
In California, Cal Works Temporary Assistance is the TANF financial help for eligible needy families who have lost or had a reduction in their income. The program is designed to provide

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families the means to meet their basic needs in times of hardship while helping them to enter or re-enter the workforce and become self-sufficient. The amount of assistance a family can receive each month depends upon many factors. The number of eligible family members, their special needs, the household income and values of real and personal property all affect the cash aid total. Although most of the information needed to determine eligibility must be verified through third party documentation, it is kept confidential and is not used for any purpose that is not directly related to the administration of the program.

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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
The City’s Community Deevlopment Department is responsible for ensuring that the receipt and expenditure of HUD funds comply with program requirements through the monitoring of program performance. Careful evaluation of the housing and public service delivery system can be the most effective tool in detecting gaps and making appropriate modifications. Indio will follow monitoring procedures identified in the City’s Sub-recipient Monitoring Plan created in 2013. Other procedures will include in-house review of progress reports and expenditures, and on-site visits to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The monitoring system will encourage uniform reporting to achieve consistent information on beneficiaries. Monitoring will also aim at resolving any program or accounting findings or other problems that may keep an organization from meeting its contractual obligations. Technical assistance will be provided where necessary.

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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative
Annual Description
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources: $
Total:
$
CDBG Federal Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public
Services
$865,050 $208,940.14 $1,073,990 $3,460,200 The City will receive an
annual
funding
allocation of
approximately
$865,050 per
year over the
ConPlan
period. The
figures
Additionally,
$208,940.14
is available to
the City from
unexpended
prior year
funds..

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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 City will attempt to leverage HOME Consortium Funds, Grants and other funding when appropriate to meet the objective of the Annual Action Plan. The City does add local funds (including unexpended CDBG funds from prior years if available) to further support the organizations and individuals receiving CDBG funding. An example of potential local funds used will be Measure X . The Measure was placed on the ballot to address essential service priorities and needs in the City of Indio identified through community outreach. Measure X provides locally-controlled funding to help the City maintain essential City services including 911 emergency response times, road maintenance and police services including gang and drug enforcement programs.

The City is not a direct recipient of HOME Funds so matching funds are not required.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Not applicable
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
1 Neighborhood
Preservation
2019 2020 Affordable
Housing
Public
Housing
Non-Housing
Community
Development
City Wide
CDBG
Better
Neighborhoods
Program
Neighborhood
Revitalization
CDBG:
$570,040
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities
other than
Low/Moderate
Income
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities for
Low/Moderate
Income
2 Social and
Economic
Support
2019 2020 NonHomeless
Special
Needs
City Wide Public
Services
CDBG:
$122,000
Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income
Public service
activities for
Low/Moderate
Income

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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome
Indicator
3 CDBG
Administration
2019 2020 Affordable
Housing
Public
Housing
Homeless
NonHomeless
Special
Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
City Wide
CDBG
Better
Neighborhoods
Program
Neighborhood
Revitalization
Public
Services
CDBG:
$173,010
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities for
Low/Moderate
Income
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The activities to be undertaken during 2019-2020 are summarized below. All activities listed in the table are expected to be completed no later than June 30, 2020.

Projects

PROGRAM/ACTIVITY AMOUNTS DELIVERABLE/S
Organizational Support to Public Service
Agencies
$122,000 (Subject to 15% Cap)
-Indio Teen Center Vocational Training
Program
$42,000 $18,000 Part-time Media/Recording Asst.
$13,000 for updated recording studio
computers/Chrome Books/instruments
including guitars, keyboards, piano;
$6,000 Multemedia System
(photography/video)
$5,000 Culinary Arts/Kitchen Supplies
-Coachella Valley Rescue Mission $42,000 Overnight Shelter--75 Emergency Shelter beds; meals; showers and clothing
-FIND food bank $19,000 Food Pantry Services/Food Baskets; EBT Outreach/Sign-ups
-Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board $19,000 Fair Housing Counseling; Landlord/Tenant Mediation
Better Neighborhoods Program (BNP)
(Public Infrastructure in Residential
Neighborhoods)
$495,040
-Park Improvements--completion of Dr.

Carreon Park
$200,000 New Turf/Landscaping (incl.
trees)/Irrigation/Hardscape (benches)
-Street Light Improvements (conversion to LED) $220,000 Light Fixtures and Poles will be replaced in the City's low/moderate income CDBGeligible neighborhoods (specific areas still to be determined by PW Dept.)
-Neighborhood Clean-up Assistance Program
(pilot)
$75,040 Provides resources in support to
neighborhood groups or associations
conducting localized public cleanups (such as
alley cleanups/block cleanups/etc.) in CDBGeligible neighborhoods. (Support will include dumpsters/tools/supplies and materials.)
Public Facility Improvements (Includes FF&Es) $75,000 BOTH FACILITIES ARE 10 YEARS OLD--IN

NEED OF REPAIRS/UPGRADES
-Indio Teen Center $30,000 $12,000 Exterior Paint;
$12,000 New Video Camera Security System
(interior/exterior) Analag to Digital;$6,000
Furniture/Lounge/TV-Game Room Upgrades

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-Indio Senior Center $45,000 $15,000 New Security/Surveillance System; $10,000 Enclose/Repair Roof Sky Lights;
$10,000 Update audio/video system in dining
room, projector and audio cart;
$10,000 Replace Programming and dining
table system;
Administration (Standard 20% Cap) $173,010 Includes payroll costs; consultant fees; advertising/supplies, etc.
*Total Program Estimate $865,050
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Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
All program activities funded with the City’s CDBG funds will benefit low- to moderate-income persons. The basis for assigning the priority to each category was based on the identified needs expressed during the consultation and citizen participation process. In addition, priorities were determined by information gathered from the Census, a market study and existing community documents, which include the City of Indios’ 2014 Housing Element.

The primary obstacle to addressing the underserved needs is the lack of funding. The City relies on CDBG Entitlement funds, program income and any state funds it can apply for to carry out the programs identified in this Action Plan.

The above-named projects and their allocations were selected primarily because they were identified as a higher need in the City’s Consolidated Plan.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed Geographic Distribution Indio will use a place-based strategy during the planning period. The geographic distribution of funding is predicated somewhat on the nature of the activity to be funded. It is the City’s intent to fund activities in the areas most directly affected by the needs of low-income residents and those with other special needs. The Annual Action Plan directs investment geographically to an area benefit neighborhood. The area benefit category is the most commonly used national objective for activities that benefit a residential neighborhood. An area benefit activity is one that benefits all residents in a particular area, where at least 51% of the residents are low and moderate income persons. Public infrastructure improvements are an area benefit activity when they are located in a predominately low- and moderate-income neighborhood.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
City Wide 20
CDBG 30
Better Neighborhoods Program 50
Table 55 - Geographic Distribution
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
This section provides an overview of existing housing needs in Indio. It focuses specify goals for the number of homeless, non-homeless, and special needs households to be provided affordable housing within the program year. This section also indicates the number of affordable housing units that will be provided by program type, including rental assistance, production of new units, rehabilitation of existing units, or acquisition of existing units.

One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 0
Total 0
Table 56 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 0
Table 57 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion

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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
This section describes what actions the City will take in the given program year to carry out the public housing portion of the Strategic Plan. The section will identify the manner in which its plan will address the needs of public housing during the program year. If the public housing agency is designated as "troubled" by HUD or otherwise is performing poorly, the City will describe the manner in which it will provide financial or other assistance to improve the operations of the public housing agency to remove such a designation.

Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The City of Indio does not own public housing. The City works in close collaboration with the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside (HARC) to provide public housing within the City. Indio will continue to work independently and closely with the HA and local nonprofits to provide assistance to low-income families. As population demographics continue to change, the City will continue to work with the county housing authority and local (and regional) nonprofits to develop public housing projects in Indio.

The City and the County of Riverside work together to provide the following Section 8 assistance:
• Housing Choice Voucher Program. HCV is the County’s Section 8 voucher program, which includes other programs and services available to HCV participants, such as Moving to Work. • Moving to Work. Moving to Work (MTW) is a demonstration program supported by HUD created to accomplish three (3) goals: 1) promote self-sufficiency among assisted families; 2) achieve program efficiency and reduce costs; and 3) increase housing choice for low-income households.

Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
HACRC encourages resident involvement through various methods, particularly focusing on selfsufficiency and enhancing the quality of one’s own life. HARC connects residents and participants to services, activities, and other organizations that promote that vision. There are Neighborhood Network Centers (including public computer centers) and community partnerships for residents to utilize. On the HACR website, resident can locate relevant services and service providers in dedicated “resident” and “resident services” sections. Additionally, HARC provides newsletters and reports about the status of its programs and residents for current and future participants.

If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
HACR is not designated as “troubled.”
Discussion
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the following general housing needs have also been identified:
• More services for the homeless
• Increased number of renter options and units for large families

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The County of Riverside 2018 Homeless Count and Subpopulation Survey suggest that in order to further reduce the number of homeless each year, every jurisdiction in the county should be encouraged to take affirmative steps that include setting annual “reduction” goals and adopting and implementing evidence-based and best practices to insure the goals are met.

Specific to engagement strategy, jurisdictions will identify, engage, and assist in accessing supportive services and treatment to the most vulnerable, visible, and hardest-to-reach chronically homeless single adults and families who have been living on the streets of Indio.

Additionally, The City of Indio will focus on supporting street outreach and engagement efforts.

Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons Unsheltered
The slight increase in Riverside County's unsheltered homeless population (3%) is trending with other Southern California counties that have also experienced increases in 2018 (and in 2017), including neighboring San Bernardino County. The number of chronically homeless individuals increased by 13.49% from 2017 (n=341) to 2018 (n=387). Those who reported drug use increased by 5.42% from 2017 (n=461) to 2018 (486); PTSD increased by 11.94% from 2017 (n=268) to 2018 (n=300); and physical disability increased by 11.33% from 2017 (n=362) to 2018 (n=403).

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The City will fund emergency and transitional housing programs for homeless persons in Indio.

An example of these programs is Martha's Village & Kitchen, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission and Emergency Overnight Services and FIND Food Bank.

Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, 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 for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City will continue to work with a multitude of service agencies to assist homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and independent living. During the past two years, the Housing and Homeless Coalition for Riverside County (renamed the Continuum of Care Program) has begun implementing a Housing First approach and a Rapid Re-housing approach that resulted in developing nearly 200 units of permanent supportive housing throughout the county. These accomplishments, combined with the county’s emergency shelter and transitional shelter bed inventory, have largely contributed to the decrease in the number of homeless persons during the past couple of years as evidenced by the results of the 2018 homeless count.

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,

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employment, education, or youth needs
Indio will continue to work with the County in using their Housing First and Rapid Re-housing approaches that were described on pages two and three. The homeless count and survey data revealed that 52% of the unsheltered homeless population is chronically homeless and in need of longer-term assistance such as rental assistance and wrap-around social services such as health care, employment services, mental health care, and life skills training. Thus, a Housing First approach is needed. Conversely, the data showed that 48% of the unsheltered homeless population is not chronically homeless and will likely need shorter-term assistance, such as a few months of rental assistance, and are not as reliant on social services. Thus, a Rapid Rehousing approach is needed.

Discussion

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
In October 2013, the City completed a Draft Housing Element Update that included an analysis of governmental constraints, which is summarized below along with recent changes to the City’s zoning code that encourage affordable and transitional housing. As a result of the analysis, the City concluded that its policies and current practices do not create significant barriers to affordable housing. However, as a result of new State laws, such as SB 2, the City will need to adopt new land use and other standards to facilitate and encourage the production of affordable housing. For example, development standards for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing units will need to be established. In addition, some existing policies – such as density bonuses – will need to be refined to address the requirements of a recently enacted law (SB 1818). Early in 2014 the Housing Element Update was approved by the State and City.

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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:

The section will describe the City’s planned actions to carry out the following strategies outlined in the Consolidated Plan:
• Foster and maintain affordable housing;
• Evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards;
• Reduce the number of poverty-level families;
• Develop institutional structure; and
• Enhance coordination.

In addition, the City will identify obstacles to meeting underserved needs and propose actions to overcome those obstacles.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs The two primary obstacles to meeting the needs of underserved populations in Indio are:
• Limited City Funding for support services,
• Costs associated with acquiring and maintaining affordable housing for low and extremely low (homeless) income residents
The City of Indio will take the following actions to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs:
• Promote and encourage housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community, regardless of age, sex, ethnic background, physical condition, or family size. • Maintain and enhance the quality of existing residential neighborhoods, including the rehabilitation of existing housing stock.
• Provide support services to meet the housing and economic needs of the City’s residents, specifically homeless households and at-risk youth other special needs groups.
• Improve the quality and increase the quantity of public improvements that benefit lowand moderate-income residents. • Provide services to non-homeless special needs populations.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City supports cooperation in the development of affordable housing through financial and/or technical assistance. The City will cooperate with developers to provide housing opportunities for extremely-low, very-low, low and moderate income households. The City shall also evaluate the effectiveness of its partnerships with non-profit housing developers on an annual basis. Based on its findings, the City will seek ways to expand and foster its partnerships as appropriate. The City will assist and encourage housing development for extremely-low, very-low, low and moderate income households through a variety of activities such as providing in-kind technical assistance, funding support, land write-downs, expedited processing, fee deferrals, and incentives and concessions that meet or exceed State density bonus law as

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appropriate.

The City shall also encourage the development of housing units for households earning 30 percent or less of the Median Family Income for Riverside County. Specific emphasis shall be placed on the provision of family housing and non-traditional housing types such as singleresident occupancies, transitional facilities and housing units serving temporary needs. The City will encourage development of housing for extremely-low income households through a variety of activities such as outreach to nonprofit and for-profit housing developers, providing in-kind technical assistance for housing developers, financing and funding assistance and expedited processing as appropriate. The City’s objective shall be to encourage and facilitate construction of 357 extremely-low income housing units during the 2014-2021 Planning Period.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City will continue to work in partnership with the County’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs (CLPPP's). For the outreach program, promotional brochures advertising the program’s lead hazard control activities are developed and distributed. Advertising brochures are printed both in English and Spanish and sent out to those residents with historical childhood lead poisoning cases, blood lead levels above 10 ug/dl. CLPPP provided outreach activities and blood lead screening. Other outreach activities included lead poisoning prevention presentations to local communities and immunization clinics, and setting up booths at health fairs. Blood lead screening was held at target areas. Promotional products are distributed to families participating in blood lead screening.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families Indio’s antipoverty strategy is closely aligned with the goals and objectives of the overall affordable housing plan. Over the next 5 years, the City will support activities that reduce poverty, create new and rehabilitate existing housing stock to ensure affordability, develop and promote services for at-risk populations, expand job training, and providing public and social services. The City will also continue partnering with organizations to provide a continuum of services addressing the full range of needs of low- and moderate-income families. A specific project this year will be the support of Indio Teen Center’s Vocational Training Program. The project targets at-risk youth.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City’s Economic Development Department maintains primary management of as well as the coordination of the various organizations involved in these processes. The staff within the

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Department work closely with other City departments and the community to develop programs and activities that improve low- and moderate-income neighborhoods throughout Indio. The administration of program activities includes housing, public facility and infrastructure improvements, public and social service activities and economic development activities. The City collaborates with public agencies, for-profit agencies, and non-profit organizations in order to provide the aforementioned programming and services.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
Indio will continue to work closely and partner with developers, the County of Riverside, local organizations, nonprofits, and the HACR to address regional issues that affect the housing and needs of low-income persons, specials needs populations, and other at-risk groups.

Discussion:

Through the development of the Policy Program, the City has identified six broad housing priorities:
• To assist in the development of housing opportunities and accessibility for all economic levels in the City.
• To remove constraints that hinder the production and conservation of affordable housing units.
• To provide and maintain an adequate supply of sites for the development of new affordable housing.
• To preserve, rehabilitate and enhance existing housing and neighborhoods. • To ensure that all housing programs are available without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, household composition, income, size, disability or any other arbitrary factor. • To encourage and enhance intergovernmental, public and private coordination and cooperation to achieve an adequate supply of housing for all residents of the community.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan.

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities
Total Program Income
Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities

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Indio City CouncilJune 5, 2024

Indio City Council
June 5, 2024