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March 25, 2014. Presentation Outline. Background Program Accomplishments Community Partnerships Summary. Presentation Outline. Background Program Accomplishments Community Partnerships Summary.
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Presentation Outline • Background • Program Accomplishments • Community Partnerships • Summary
Presentation Outline • Background • Program Accomplishments • Community Partnerships • Summary
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) created to respond to rising residential foreclosures Orange County awarded $27.9 million for NSP 1 in 2009 $11.5 million for NSP 3 in 2011 Primary goals were: Acquire and redevelop vacant and abandoned homes Stabilize neighborhoods impacted by foreclosures Background
Background Foreclosure Filings Clerk of Courts Orange County, Florida
Background NSP Program Requirements • Program must serve low to moderate income families • 25% of program funds must serve very low income families • Selection of target areas with greatest need
Background NSP Activities • Acquisition, rehabilitation, sale of foreclosed homes • Acquisition, rehabilitation of foreclosed rental properties • Demolition of abandoned, blighted properties • Downpayment assistance for Homebuyers
Presentation Outline • Background • Program Accomplishments • Community Partnerships • Summary
Program Accomplishments Total Units 679
Program Accomplishments NSP Clearance/Demolition Activity County Lien Placed on Properties – Code Enforcement Division
Emerald Villas Rents Average Resident Income: $20,000
Program Accomplishments 100% expenditure deadline by March 2014
Presentation Outline • Background • Program Accomplishments • Community Partnerships • Summary
Community PartnershipsPrivate Sector • Title companies and appraisers assist with acquisition of NSP homes • Realtors and lenders assist with sale of NSP homes • Contractors provide the rehabilitation work
Community PartnershipsHabitat For Humanity • Assist Orange County in meeting the very low income requirement • The Perfect Partner • Experience in building and rehabilitating homes • Program in place to prepare very low income households for home ownership • Provides their own financing
Habitat For Humanity6002 Avery St -Volunteers Replacing the Roof
Habitat For Humanity5515 Oakfield St - Happy Children in their New Home
Habitat For HumanityEnergy Efficient Features • Exterior Features • White roof shingles (reflects light) • Energy efficient dual pane, low “e” windows • Florida friendly landscaping used • R 4.1 foil insulation on outside masonry wall (reflects heat) & R-30 ceiling insulation • Interior Features • 14 Seer air conditioning units • Low volume water star toilets, shower heads, and aerators on bathroom faucets • Fluorescent lighting & Energy Star appliances installed • Programmable thermostats
Habitat For HumanityProgram Data • Purchased 35 homes to date • Sold 23 homes to very low income buyers
Presentation Outline • Background • Program Accomplishments • Community Partnerships • Summary
Summary • Pace of program is slowing • Continue to redevelop distressed properties • Generating program income • Source of affordable housing