City of Visalia
Draft HOME Investment Partnership American
Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan
as an amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan
City of Visalia
Finance Department – Housing Division
707 West Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
www.visalia.city
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2 Table of Contents
Introduction ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 3 Consultation ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 3 Public Participation ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 6 Needs Assessment and Gaps Analysis................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 8 HOME-ARP Activities ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 14 HOME-ARP Production Housing Goals ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 15 Preferences ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 16 HOME-ARP Refinancing Guidelines ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 16 Appendices ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 17 Appendix 1 – Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis Survey Results ................................ .......... 18 Appendix 2 – 2020 Point in Time Count Results ................................ ................................ ............... 27
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3 Introduction
The City of Visalia has been awarded $1,840,059 in HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist people experiencing homelessness, at-risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations by providing housing, shelters, rental assistance, and/or supportive services to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. HOME-ARP funds can be used for the following four eligible activities: 1) development of affordable rental housing, 2) non-congregated shelter units, 3) tenant based rental assistance, and/or 4) supportive services.
The HOME-ARP funds are required to be used to benefit individuals and families that meet the requirements for one or more “qualifying populations” (QPs). HOME-ARP qualifying populations include the following categories:
• Homeless
• At-risk of homelessness
• Fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking
• Greatest risk of housing instability
To receive funding, the City must develop and submit a HOME-ARP Allocation Plan as an amendment to the Program Year (PY) 2021 Annual Action Plan to HUD. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan should describe the distribution of HOME-ARP funds and identify any preferences for eligible activities. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan must also identify stakeholder consultation, and community engagement.
Consultation
Before developing its plan, the City must consult with the Continuum of Care (CoC) serving the jurisdiction’s geographic area, homeless and domestic violence service providers, veterans’ groups, public housing agencies (PHAs), public agencies that address the needs of the qualifying populations, and public or private organizations that address fair housing, civil rights, and the needs of persons with disabilities at a minimum.
Summarize the consultation process:
The City partners with several stakeholder organizations, of which several were consulted with during the development of the HOME-ARP allocation plan. These consulted stakeholders have expertise and knowledge to identify the needs, service gaps, and required activities that would best benefit the qualifying populations. Stakeholders consulted include homeless and domestic violence service providers, a veterans’ group, public housing agencies (PHAs), and various public agencies that address the needs of the qualifying populations, fair housing, civil rights, and the needs of persons with disabilities.
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4 During the period from November 18, 2021, through December 20, 2021, the City conducted a Community Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis survey, and four virtual community service provider forums to gather valuable input in the use of HOME-ARP funds. The Community Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis Survey asked organizations and local citizens to rank the four eligible uses of HOME-ARP funding by priority. The four eligible activities include:
• Development of Affordable Rental Housing
• Non-Congregate Shelter Units (NCS)
• Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
• Supportive Services
Survey responses identified the development of affordable housing as the top priority for HOME-ARP funding as shown below.
The four virtual community service provider forums conducted gathered valuable information and provided robust discussions regarding the best use of HOME-ARP funds.
Majority of the service providers consulted also agreed that development of affordable rental housing was the top priority for the qualifying populations and the clients they directly serve. Feedback provided from each organization consulted is shown below in Table 1: Agencies/Organization Consulted.
List the organizations consulted, and summarize the feedback received from these entities.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Affordable Rental
Housing
Non-Congregated
Shelter Units
Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance
Supportive Services
Which do you feel is most needed in Visalia?
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5 Table 1: Agencies/Organizations Consulted
Agency/Organizations
Consulted
Type of
Agency/Organizations
Method of
Consultation Feedback
Kings Tulare Homeless
Alliance
Continuum of Care Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
Affordable rental housing for 1-
bedroom units for homeless
individuals are most needed.
Homeless individuals require at
least 2 years of case management
after housing placement to ensure
housing stability.
Housing Authority of
Tulare County
Public Housing
Authority
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
Affordable rental housing for 1-
and 2-bedroom units are needed
for homeless and at-risk of
homelessness. There is a lack of
available units and landlords
willing to house homeless and
section 8 tenants.
Visalia Homeless
Center
Homeless service
provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
More permanent supportive
housing units are needed to house
people experiencing homelessness
in transitional and emergency
shelters.
Turning Point of
Central California
Homeless and youth
service provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
More emergency shelter beds are
needed.
Visalia Rescue Mission Homeless service
provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
More 1-bedroom permanent
supportive housing units and
supportive services are needed.
Kings View PATH
Program
Homeless service
provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
More affordable 1-bedroom rental
housing units are needed and
emergency shelter. Ongoing case
management is needed, before
and after housing placement.
United Way of Tulare
County
At-risk of homeless
service provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
Rental assistance is needed due
to the pandemic for at-risk of
homelessness families.
Community Services
Employment Training
(CSET
Employment,
Training, and housing
service provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
Permanent supportive housing
and rapid rehousing units are
needed. Landlords are now
requesting rent increases over
10%. Homeless individuals need
access to mental health and
drugs/alcohol recovery services.
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6 Family Services of
Tulare County
Domestic violence
(DV) and homeless
service provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
DV victims with children have
housing resources. DV victims
without any children need 1-
bedroom units. Case management
needed before and after housing
placement. TBRA is hard to spend
due to lack of affordable units.
Central California
Legal Services
legal, fair housing,
civil rights, and tenant
rights services
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
Most needed is permanent
affordable rental housing. There
are not enough affordable rental
units. Rents are too high.
Veterans Service
Office
Veteran services Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
There is a lack of affordable units.
Lack of landlords that are willing
to house VASH, section 8
vouchers, and homeless
population. Landlords of available
units are investors that are
seeking the highest dollar amount.
Salt n Light Homeless service
provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
More 1-bedroom permanent
supportive housing units and
supportive services are needed.
Tulare County Health
& Human Services
Mental Health service
provider
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
More 1-bedroom permanent
affordable rental housing units are
needed.
Eden House Bridge housing for
people experiencing
homelessness.
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
More 1-bedroom permanent
affordable rental housing and
supportive services (i.e., credit
repair & job training).
Elevate Community
Services
Manages housing
programs for people
experiencing
homelessness.
Virtual meeting
and Needs
Assessment & Gap
Analysis survey.
Tenant-based rental assistance is
very difficult to spend. There is so
many funds that go unused each
year. The need is for affordable 1-
bedroom units.
Public Participation
Describe the public participation process, including information about the dates of the public comment period and public hearing(s) held during the development of the plan:
• Public Comment Period: Start date: 3/18/2022 End date: 4/18/2022 • Public Hearings: 12/20/2021, 4/4/22, and 4/18/22
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7 Development of Plan: The City of Visalia held a public hearing on December 20, 2021, at 7:00pm at the Visalia Council Chambers, during the development of the plan to gather public input on the use of HOME-ARP funds and potential eligible activities. A public notice was published in the Visalia Times Delta on November 19, 2021, in English and Spanish.
Public notices were also published in the Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance listserv, City locations, City website, and on City social media outlets.
Public Comment Period: The HOME-ARP allocation plan public comment period was from March 18, 2022, through April 18, 2022. Public hearings during the public comment period were schedule for April 4, 2022, and April 18, 2022. A public notice was published in the Visalia Times Delta on March 18, 2022, and April 1, 2022.
Describe any efforts to broaden public participation:
In addition to hold a public hearing, the City took several steps to broaden public participation in the development of the HOME ARP Allocation Plan. The City conducted a Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis survey that was available to the public on the City’s website and social media outlets to allow citizens to submit their comments on the use of HOME-ARP funds.
During the HOME-ARP allocation plan public comment period from March 18, 2022, through April 18, 2022, the City took additional steps to broaden public participation. A community meeting to review the draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan was scheduled for April 6, 2022, at 5:30pm at the City Administration Office at 220 North Santa Fe Street. Two public hearing were scheduled to allow additional public input on April 4, 2022, and April 18, 2022, at 7:00pm at the Visalia Council Chambers at 707 West Acequia Avenue. Public hearings were held in person and available for live virtual viewing. An English and Spanish public notice was published in the Visalia Times Delta and on the Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance listserv on March 18, 2022, and April 1, 2022. Public notices were posted at various City locations, on the City website, and on other City social media outlets to broaden public participation. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan was available for public review on the City website at www.visalia.city.
Summarize the comments and recommendations received through the public participation process:
This section is pending the completion of the public comment period.
Summarize any comments or recommendations not accepted and state the reasons why:
This section is pending the completion of the public comment period.
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8 Needs Assessment and Gaps Analysis
The City utilized several sources to complete the Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis section of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. Sources include the most recent Point in Time Count conducted in 2020, Continuum of Care Housing Inventory Count (HIC) 2021, American Community Survey (ACS) 2019 5-year estimates, Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data set from 2014-2018, as well as direct consultation with local community partners. Table 2: Homeless Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis and Table 3:Housing Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis below illustrate the Homeless and Housing Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis.
Table 2: Homeless Needs Inventory and Gap Analysis Table
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Describe the size and demographic composition of qualifying populations within the PJ’s boundaries
HUD requires HOME-ARP funds to be used to benefit the individuals and families specified in HOME-ARP “qualifying populations”. Qualifying populations include the following categories:
• Homeless
• At-risk of homelessness
• Fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking
• Greatest risk of housing instability
Homeless Populations
According to the most recent Point-in-Time (PIT) count conducted on January 22, 2020, there were 540 people experiencing homelessness in the City of Visalia. The report reflected that 17% of the population were in an emergency shelter, 25% of the population were transitional housing, and 58% of the population were living in an unsheltered location. Those that have been homeless for over a year consist of 22% of the population.
The age demographics are as follows: children ages 0-17 are 9% of the population, ages 18- 24 are 6% of the population, ages 25-34 are 18% of the population, ages 35-44 are 27% of the population, ages 45-54 are 20% of the population, ages 55-64 are 16% of the population, ages 65-69 are 2% of the population, and ages 70 and above are 1% of the population. According to the 2020 Point-in-Time count, 62% of the homeless population identified as male, and 38% of the homeless population identified as female.
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10 The 2020 Point-in-Time counts reflected race demographics as follows: White as 83% of the population, African American as 7% of the population, American Indian or Alaska Native as 6% of the population, Asian as 1% of the population, Pacific Islander as 1% of the population, and multi-racial as 3% if the population. Ethnicity demographics reflected Non- Hispanic/Latino as 24% of the population, and Hispanic/Latino as 45% of the population.
The reasons for being homeless were reported as unemployment for 20% of the population, an argument for 15% of the population, drugs, or alcohol for 12% of the population, mental health for 9% of the population, divorce for 9% of the population, domestic violence for 7% of the population, a medical condition for 5% of the population, eviction for 5% of the population, no affordable housing for 4%, jail or prison for 4%, and being refused housing for 2%. Barriers include mental illness for 38% of the population, physical disability for 27%, substance abuse for 30%, chronic health condition for 11%, and development disability for 10% of the population. According to the report, 48% of the population have a disabling condition. Those currently fleeing domestic violence consist of 10% of the population, and veterans consist of 6% of the population.
The benefits received are as follows: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is received by 34% of the population, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) by 5% of the population, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by 4% of the population, earned income by 1% of the population, pension by 1% of the population, child support by 1% of the population, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) by 1% of the population.
At-Risk of Homelessness
HUD defines those at risk of homelessness as individuals or families who have an annual income at or below 30% of the area median income level, do not have sufficient resources or support networks available to prevent them from to an emergency shelter or into homelessness, and live with an instability such as moving two or more times during the last 60-days due to economic reasons, live in the home of another due to economic hardship, or have been notified in writing that their right to occupy their current housing will be terminated. According to HUD’s 2014-2018 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, families at or below 30% of the area median income are 4,170 or 10% of the owner and renter population within the City of Visalia as shown below in Table 4: Income Distribution Overview, and 3,485 families have at least 1 of 4 housing problems as shown below in Table 5: Income by Housing Problem (Owners and Rents).
Table 4: Income Distribution Overview
Income Distribution Overview Owner Renter Total %
Household Income <= 30% HAMFI 1,560 2,610 4,170 10%
Household Income >30% to <=50% HAMFI 1,545 2,985 4,530 11% Household Income >50% to <=80% HAMFI 3,130 2,750 5,880 14% Household Income >80% to <=100% HAMFI 2,085 1,650 3,735 9% Household Income >100% HAMFI 17,145 6,740 23,885 57%
Total 25,470 16,740 42,210 100%
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11 Data Source: 2014-2018 CHAS (Most Recent Year)
Table 5: Income by Housing Problems (Owners and Renters) Income by Housing Problems
(Owners and Renters)
Household has
at least 1 of 4
Housing
Problems
Household has none of 4
Housing Problems OR cost
burden not available no
other problems Total
Household Income <= 30% HAMFI 3,485 690 4,170
Household Income >30% to <=50% HAMFI 3,665 870 4,530
Household Income >50% to <=80% HAMFI 4,060 1,825 5,880
Household Income >80% to <=100% HAMFI 1,700 2,035 3,735 Household Income >100% HAMFI 3,165 20,715 23,885
Total 16,070 26,140 42,210
Data Source: 2014-2018 CHAS (Most Recent Year)
Fleeing or Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence or Human Trafficking
According to local domestic violence service providers, domestic violence victim demographics for Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 reported 89% of domestic violence victims are identified as female and 11% of DV victims are identified as male. 100% of domestic violence victims are considered extremely low income at or below 30% of the area median income level. Female head of households consists of 4% of the population, and 2% of the population are experiencing homelessness.
The age demographics for domestic violence victims are as follows: ages 18-24 are 16% of the population, ages 25-34 are 34% of the population, 35-44 are 30% of the population, ages 45-54 are 13% of the population, and ages 55 and above are 7% of the population.
Domestic violence victims race demographics are as follows: White individuals are 37% of the population, African American individuals are 0% of the population, Asian individuals are 1% of the population, multi-racial individuals are 12% if the population, and individuals of unknown race are 49% of the population. Ethnicity demographics reflected Non-Hispanic/Latino individuals constituted 59% of the population, and Hispanic/Latino individuals constituted 41% of the population.
Greatest Risk of Housing Instability
The City’s greatest risk of housing instability is associated with those within the 30% of the area median income level and experiencing severe cost burden, such as paying more than 50% of monthly household income toward housing costs as shown below in Table 6:
Income by Cost Burden. Many of the City’s greatest risk of housing instability is associated with those that were previously homeless that are currently receiving temporary rental assistance and may revert to homelessness once the rental assistance ends. A majority of those that are at greatest risk of housing instability within our jurisdiction are White and Hispanic/Latino.
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12 Table 6: Income by Cost Burden
Income by Cost Burden (Owners and Renters) Cost burden > 30% Cost burden > 50% Total Household Income <= 30% HAMFI 3,460 2,885 4,170
Household Income >30% to <=50% HAMFI 3,565 2,045 4,530
Household Income >50% to <=80% HAMFI 3,760 690 5,880
Household Income >80% to <=100% HAMFI 1,480 150 3,735
Household Income >100% HAMFI 2,220 350 23,885
Total 14,485 6,125 42,210
Data Source: 2014-2018 CHAS (Most Recent Year)
Describe the unmet housing and service needs of qualifying populations, including but not limited to:
• Sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations;
• Those currently housed populations at risk of homelessness; • Other families requiring services or housing assistance or to prevent homelessness; and
• Those at greatest risk of housing instability or in unstable housing situation.
Findings from the Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis conducted show the greatest needs are for those experiencing homelessness, and for affordable rental housing one-bedroom units as shown in Appendix 1 – Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis Survey Results.
Homeless service providers confirmed one-bedroom units are the most needed as this specific population does not do well in a roommate setting. Domestic violence and human trafficking service providers confirmed that domestic violence victims with children have available housing resources, and that the most urgent need is for more one-bedroom units for those single adults fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking.
Tenant based rental assistance service providers have also confirmed the highest need for those at greatest risk of housing instability or at risk of homelessness that are at or below 30% of the area median income is also one-bedroom units. Consultation with service providers also indicated that the qualifying populations need ongoing case management prior to, and up to 2-years after, housing placement to ensure long-term housing stability and prevent reverting back to homelessness.
Identify and consider the current resources available to assist qualifying populations, including congregate and non-congregate shelter units, supportive services, TBRA, and affordable housing and permanent supportive rental housing.
There are currently 50 non-congregate shelter units at Sequoia Village available within the City of Visalia. In addition to the units currently available, the City is in the process of developing a 100-bed Low-Barrier Navigation Center with the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA), and Housing Successor Agency (SAH) funds that will provide additional congregated shelter beds for those experiencing homelessness.
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13 The City also funds a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program specifically for the qualifying populations with the use of HOME entitlement funds. Each year TBRA funds are hard to spend due to a lack of available units for the qualifying populations. The City also funds a variety of supportive service programs with the use of the CDBG public service funds. Supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness include case management, housing search assistance, landlord issue mitigation, transportation assistance, clothing assistance, food assistance, and security/utility deposits. Supportive services for those at-risk of homelessness include a subsistence payment program to provide emergency rental/mortgage and/or utility assistance to prevention eviction.
Identify any gaps within the current shelter and housing inventory as well as the service delivery system:
According to the Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis survey and consultation with local providers, the largest gap within the current shelter and housing inventory is a lack of available one-bedroom affordable rental housing and/or permanent supportive housing units for the qualifying populations. The City has a gap between the number of affordable rental housing and permanent supportive housing units available and those qualifying individuals that are in need of housing. The current pandemic has added to the affordable rental housing shortage, as rents continue to rise making less affordable housing units available for the qualifying populations.
Identify the characteristics of housing associated with instability and an increased risk of homelessness if the PJ will include such conditions in its definition of “other populations” as established in the HOME-ARP Notice:
The City does not plan to formally adopt a definition of “other populations”.
Identify priority needs for the qualifying populations:
The priority needs identified through the recent HOME-ARP Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis survey, consultation, and public hearing remain consistent with those identified through the Community Needs Assessment developed for the City’s 2022-2024 five-year Consolidated Plan. That concludes there is an overall need for additional affordable rental housing and permanent supportive housing for the qualifying populations.
Explain how the level of need and gaps in its shelter and housing inventory and service delivery systems based on the data presented in the plan were determined:
The level of need and gaps in shelter, housing inventory, and service delivery systems were determined using data from multiple sources as well as personal consultation with services providers. The need for affordable rental housing was determined by evaluating data sources, HOME-ARP survey results, service provider input, and public hearing input which supports the need for development of affordable rental housing.
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Describe the method for soliciting applications for funding and/or selecting developers, service providers, subrecipients and/or contractors and whether the City will administer eligible activities directly:
The City plans to release an Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit potential developers, subrecipients, and/or a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) to develop permanent affordable rental housing for the qualifying populations. Respondents to the RFP will be strongly encouraged to include wrap around supportive services, such as case management services and job assistance placement to assist in tenant’s long-term housing stability.
If any portion of the City’s HOME-ARP administrative funds were provided to a subrecipient or contractor prior to HUD’s acceptance of the HOME-ARP allocation plan because the subrecipient or contractor is responsible for the administration of the City’s entire HOME-ARP grant, identify the subrecipient or contractor and describe its role and responsibilities in administering all of the City’s HOME-ARP program:
The City has not, and does not plan to, allocate administrative funds to a subrecipient or contractor for the administration of the entire HOME-ARP grant.
The City must indicate the amount of HOME-ARP funding that is planned for each eligible HOME-ARP activity type and demonstrate that any planned funding for nonprofit organization operating assistance, nonprofit capacity building, and administrative costs is within HOME-ARP limits. The following table may be used to meet this requirement.
Table 7: Use of HOME-ARP Funding
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15 Additional narrative, if appliable:
The City’s total allowable HOME-ARP administration amount was $92,002.95; however, the City has decided to transfer $51,943.95 of this amount to activity delivery to increase funding for the development of affordable rental housing. The City is also planning to leverage City Housing Successor Agency (SAH) funds in the amount of $900,000 to be used in conjunction with HOME-ARP funds for the development of affordable rental housing for HOME-ARP qualifying populations. This will provide a substantial amount of funding to increase the impact of the project.
Describe how the characteristics of the shelter and housing inventory, service delivery system, and the needs identified in the gap analysis provided a rational for the plan to fund eligible activities:
The Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis identified the need for affordable rental housing as the top priority for the qualifying population. The second top priority identified was the need for additional shelter units. However, a 100-bed Low-Barrier Navigation Center is planned to be developed with the use of CDBG, PLHA, and SAH funds within the City. In addition, tenant-based rental assistance is difficult to expense due to a lack of affordable rental units for the qualifying population. As a result, the City has selected to utilize HOME- ARP funds for the development of affordable rental housing for the most vulnerable population. The City will support organizations that will develop affordable rental housing, in conjunction with providing supportive services to help eligible participants maintain long-term housing-stability.
HOME-ARP Production Housing Goals
Estimate the number of affordable rental housing units for qualifying populations that the City will produce or support with its HOME-ARP allocation:
The City estimates that at-least 11 affordable rental units will be added to the current housing inventory using HOME-ARP funds. The City also estimates an additional $900,000 in Successor Agency Housing funds will be available to assist in the development of HOME- ARP affordable rental housing units, increasing the number of affordable housing units produced for the qualifying populations.
Describe the specific affordable rental housing production goal that the PJ hopes to achieve and describe how it will address the PJ’s priority needs:
According to the HOME-ARP Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis survey, consultant, public hearing, and the most recent Point in Time Count, the priority need is the development of additional affordable rental housing or parament supportive housing for the qualifying
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16 population in conjunction with supportive services. The City is looking to award a contract to a qualified non-profit organization or developer that leverages additional funding sources to the HOME-ARP project for the construction or rehabilitation of no less than eleven (11) one (1)-bedroom units for the qualifying population.
Preferences
Identify whether the City intends to give preference to one or more qualifying populations or a subpopulation within one or more qualifying populations for any eligible activity or project:
• Preferences cannot violate any applicable fair housing, civil rights, and nondiscrimination requirements, including but not limited to those requirements listed in 24 CFR 5.105(a). • The City is not required to describe specific projects to which the preferences will apply.
The City does not intend to give preference to one or more qualifying populations or subpopulations.
If a preference was identified, explain how the use of funds of a preference or method of prioritization will address the unmet need or gap in benefits and services received by individuals and families in the qualifying population or category of qualifying population, consistent with the City’s needs assessment and gap analysis:
The City does not intend to give preference to one or more qualifying populations or subpopulations.
If a preference was identified, describe how the City will use HOME-ARP funds to address the unmet needs or gaps in benefits and services of the other qualifying populations that are not included in the preference:
The City does not intend to give preference to one or more qualifying populations or subpopulations.
HOME-ARP Refinancing Guidelines
The City does not intend to use HOME-ARP funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily rental housing.
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18 Appendix 1 – Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis Survey Results
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