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The 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan

A comprehensive plan for assessing housing needs & development in Omaha, meeting HUD funding requirements with community involvement & data-driven strategies for 3-5 years. Engage stakeholders, set goals, conduct needs and market assessments, and prioritize key areas for action. Annual action plans build upon this structure. Strategic focus on neighborhood revitalization, homelessness, economic development, and fair housing. Evaluation and selection of funded projects through an annual RFP process. Stay informed and share feedback with public input opportunities.

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The 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan

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  1. The 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan Nicole Engels City of Omaha Planning Housing and Community Development

  2. What is a Consolidated Plan? • Tool for assessing affordable housing and development needs • Required for communities who receive these funds: • Community Development Block Grant • HOME Partnership • Emergency Solution Grant • Two pronged approach to evaluating needs and setting goals • Data-driven • Community engagement • Document term of 3-5 years • Annual Action Plans build upon Consolidated Plan

  3. Structure of the plan • Summary • Engagement • Needs Assessment • Market Assessment • Strategies & Goals • Annual Action Plan

  4. Engagement • Six Focus Groups • (2) Untargeted • (1) Homeless Service Providers • (1) Refugees and Service Providers • (1) Disability Community • (1) Mayor’s Native Advisory Board • One Pre-Proposal Public Hearing • Consultations with developers, service providers, health services • Two Post-Proposal Public hearings

  5. NEEDS ASSESSMENT • Housing Problems • Low income residents have most housing problems • Renters more likely to have housing problems than owners • Disproportionate Need • Native Americans have the most disproportionate need • Black households most likely to face a severe cost burden • More entering homelessness than exiting • Disproportionate representation of minorities in homelessness and public housing • What does HUD miss?

  6. Market Analysis • Current supply and new construction trends • Increase in proportion of apartments • Cost of Housing • Price appreciation is at historic highs in North and South Omaha • Vacancy and Condition of Housing • Over 1,000 “affordable” units are vacant? Why? • Economic Conditions • Low unemployment but a growing wage gap

  7. Priority Needs • Neighborhood Revitalization • Affordable Housing • Homelessness • Non-homeless Supportive Housing • Economic Development • Fair Housing • Community Resilience

  8. Goals • Slum and Blight Elimination • Homeless Services • Financial and Housing Education • Homebuyers Financing • Disaster Recovery Plan • Public Infrastructure • Housing Rehabilitation • New Construction Housing • Housing Placements • Job Training and Preparation

  9. Annual Action Plan • Uses the Consolidated Plan as a guide – all funded projects serve a goal and need • Completed annually • Request for Proposals opens late May, closes early June • How are projects evaluated and chosen for funding?

  10. Major Dates • May 31 – Public comment opens • June 3 – FY 2020 Applications Due • June 18– Public hearing • June 28 – Public comment closes • July 3 – Document to Planning Board • July 23– Document to Council • August 15 – DOOM DAY – absolute last day to submit plan to HUD

  11. Public comment • Submit comments by: • Email: hcdcomments@cityofomaha.org • Phone: (402) 444-5150 • The Comment Period ends June 28! The public comment period for the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan is now open!

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