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OPRA Spring Conference April 18, 2012

OPRA Spring Conference April 18, 2012. Don Corley Housing Development Coordinator WSOS Community Action Commission. Understanding the Local and State Consolidated Planning Process. What happens at the local level to address Housing Needs. Community Housing Improvement Program Local Planning.

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OPRA Spring Conference April 18, 2012

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  1. OPRA Spring ConferenceApril 18, 2012 Don Corley Housing Development Coordinator WSOS Community Action Commission

  2. Understanding the Local and State Consolidated Planning Process What happens at the local level to address Housing Needs

  3. Community Housing Improvement Program Local Planning • The local Housing Advisory Committee (HAC) • Eligible Cities and Counties (non-CDBG Entitlement Communities or non-HOME Participating Jurisdictions) • Two-year planning/funding cycle • Mandated Membership includes DD Organization, Substance Abuse Counseling Agency • HACMembers present needs, resources available, service & resource gaps

  4. Sample HAC Priorities Recommended CHIP Activity Private Owner rehabilitation Home Repairs  Homeownership activity, goal of 1 buyer assisted. Homebuyer education program for buyers as well as a Public Service Homebuyer Ed to reach other future buyers. Tenant based rental assistance Rental Rehabilitation, with non profit housing & service provider the priority Prioritized Needs • Need for financing of major repairs for owners  • Need for financing assistance for emergency or one-system repair needs. • Potential buyers need downpayment and rehab financing in order to purchase home and avoid big repair costs • New homebuyers need education on the basic of ownership, financing, etc. in order to maximize the chances of success. • LMI renters need on-going payment assistance to keep from being housing cost burdened • Special needs renters need better quality housing without a rent increase to cover rehab costs.

  5. Funded Activities that address Special Needs Housing

  6. Rental Rehabilitation • Typically funded with HOME, but can use CDBG • Match varies by local policy • Forgivable 10-year loan • Maximum CHIP funds $46,000 (hard + soft)

  7. Rental Rehabilitation Before City of Tiffin/Seneca Co. Board of DD After

  8. Rental Rehabilitation Putnam County Board of DD Replace roof, electrical rewire, new entry doors, installation of vinyl siding and soffits.

  9. Rental Rehab Track Record with Ottawa Residential Services Inc. • First CHIP Rental Rehab 1995 Ottawa County • 17 Units assisted to date under Ottawa County & Port Clinton CHIPs • Targeted systems: Roofs, HVAC, Plumbing, Accessibility

  10. Tenant-Based Rental Assistance • Funded with HOME • Two-year commitment • Typically coordinated with local Housing Authority • Subsidized rent to 30% of tenant income • City of Fremont & Sandusky County prioritize Developmentally Disabled (10 slots) • Ottawa County/City of Port Clinton use Ottawa Residential Services to perform intake

  11. New Construction • CHIP provides gap financing • Rose Acres: 10 units new construction (Port Clinton 2002) . • HUD 811($797,000) / OHFA ($200,000) / FHLB ($) CHIP ($110,000) for 4 units

  12. Additional Community Consolidated Planning Examples

  13. City of Bowling GreenCDBG Entitlement Community • Hold two public hearings each year.  • Meetings held when public transit system operates • Survey local service providers (including Wood Lane) to identify greatest needs. • Results compiled and utilized in the Annual Plan. • The City has a Limited English Proficiency Plan (LEP) which sets forth various accommodations to assist the public to provide input.  • The LEP also covers persons who have difficulty reading/comprehending written materials

  14. Bowling Green Outcomes of Interest • Since 2005 the City of Bowling Green’s CDBG Housing Program has helped to fund 7 rental rehabilitation projects for Woodlane Residential Properties. • Total assistance over that period was $78,354 • Current: Commit $30,000 on 2 additional properties with Woodlane. • CDBG funds used to offer reduced fares for persons with disabilities on local public transit system .  • In FY 2010, 46 disabled persons (new riders) received reduced fares.  Many of those persons had developmental disabilities. 

  15. City of LimaCDBG Entitlement Community • Consult the local Housing Consortium for housing needs, • Invite the local DD board to participate in consolidated plan hearings. • Housing funds are limited, make a good case for project priority. • Lima has not directly provided funding to DD housing projects.  But will partner with  land donations, letters of support and advocacy if project fits with  development plans / community need.

  16. CHIP Partnerships open Doors Neighborhood Stabilization Program

  17. State of Ohio NSP1 • Multiple Regions • Local government regional sub-grantees • WSOS administers 3 Regions • Convened local elected officials and housing providers • Identified partners/projects

  18. Revitalizing Neighborhood City of Port Clinton: Scattered Vacancies/blight Low/Moderate income neighborhood Active Neighborhood Association

  19. Solution: Acquire foreclosed substantive home/ create affordable rental housing • Complete Rehab of home • Convey ownership to Non-profit special needs CHDO • Involve additional partners

  20. Partners/outcomes • CHDO owner (Ottawa Residential Services Inc.) • Residents: up to 4 single adult mental health clients • Mental Health & Recovery Board of Erie & Ottawa Counties will cover cost of provider services • Volunteers of America to subcontract with MHRB for coordination of services • Cost savings to MHRB/ affordable rent to limited-income renters

  21. Deteriorated Neighborhood City of Fostoria: Lost ¼ of its population Concentrated Vacancies/blight

  22. Blighted and foreclosed property in a Fostoria deteriorated neighborhood

  23. Step 1: Demolition of Blighted Structures

  24. Step 2: Targeted Redevelopment

  25. New Special Needs Housing • Partnership with County Board of Developmentally Disabled • Accessible 3 bedroom units side-by-side • Owned/managed by Non-profit housing organization • Supportive Services provided

  26. ALL DESIGNS AND INFORMATION SHOWN ON THIS DRAWING, ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF WSOS COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION AND CANNOT BE REFRODUCTED AND/OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE, WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM WSOS CAC DEVELOPMENTALY DISABLED RESIDENCE WSOS COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION P.O. BOX 590, FREMONT, OH 43420 419-639-6116 fax 419-639-0470 p•--Nrr--"911 BEDROOM •3 LIVING 11,1111111111141in PANIRT BEDROOM •I BEDROOM 11 BATH #2 BATH #1 BATH #1 S mot:

  27. Fostoria NSP New Build (1 of 2 under NSP1)

  28. Companion Home Deeded to Northland Homes, housing/services provider

  29. Energy Star, Accessible, Open Design

  30. Key Fostoria Partners • Mayor • City Zoning Department • County Health Department • City Safety-Service & Fire Departments • County Board of Developmentally Disabled • Northland Homes

  31. State of Ohio NSP2 • Competitively Awarded • 7 Regions • Non-profit sub-grantees • WSOS Region R • Convened local elected officials and housing providers • Identified partners/projects

  32. Model DD Project Expanded to new locations Putnam County • New build underway with NSP2 funds Marion County • Construction begins April 2012

  33. DD PROJECT FEATURES STRUCTURE MEETS ALL ENERGYSTAR 3.0 and ENTERPRISE GREEN COMMUNITIES STANDARDS. BUILDING DESIGNED for RUSTING NARROW URBAN LOIS. WIDE PAVED DRIVEWAY for BUS UNLOADING OF RESIDENTS. STORAGE SHED FOR PORCH & PATIO FURNITURE STORAGE FRONT DOOR & PATIO DOOR FLUSH ENTRANCE. SEALED/VENTED CRAWL SPACE WITH FLOOR FRAMING DROPPED FOR ZERO CLEARANCE ENTRANCE. SEAT ED SUMP CROCK WITH RADON GAS VENTING. SOLID CORE INTERIOR ROOM DOORS AND SOUND BATT INTERIOR WALLS INSULATION. ENGINEERED COATED FLOOR, WALL AND ROOF SHEATHING. ROOF TRUSSES DESIGNED TO CARRY ANY FUTURE LOADS FOR A PATIENT LIFT/MONORAIL FROM BEDROOM #1 THRU BATH #1. BATHROOMS #1 & #2 ARE FULLY HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE. KITCHEN DESIGNED FOR CARETAKERS USE WHEEL CHAIR HEIGHT EATING COUNTER AT KITCHEN ISLAND. POWER VENTED GAS FURNACE AND WATER HEATER. ALL PLUMBING, LIGHTS -Lri.c1 APPLIANCES ARE ENERGY STAR RA 1ED. HUMIDISTAT CONTROT T ED LOW SPEED BATH EXHAUST FANS. HOUSE LAYOUT DESIGNED FOR 3 TENANTS with MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS AND VISITING CARETAKERS. ALL DESIGNS AND INFORMATION SHOWN ON THIS DRAVV1NG, ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF WEDS COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION AND CANNOT HE RE PROD UCTED ANDIOR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE, WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM VJSOS CAC D EVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED RESIDENCE

  34. Model adapted for Hancock ADAMHS • Purchase 2 foreclosed homes on same street • Demolish / Rebuild 2-bedroom “split” units using SIPS panels • Deed to ADAMHS Board for operation

  35. Lima • Mental Health & Recovery Services Board representative brought to the table by City • Expressed need for 1-bedroom affordable units • Non-profit Mental Health service provider also Experienced Developer • WSOS engages Coleman Professional Services • Develop 8 units on land purchased from City Land Bank

  36. Lima Mental Health unit design • 4 unit, one-story building on each of 2 sites • 435 square feet units with living room, kitchen, bedroom, ADA accessible bathroom • Shared common areas of a laundry room and patio. • Energy Star 3 rated and meet Enterprise Green Communities Standards. • Supportive services provided by Coleman Professional Services

  37. Haller Street Lima 4-unit nearing completion

  38. Celebrate the outcome Partners: Developer / Senator staff / State / City / Mental Health / Builder / WSOS Shana Garrett and buy our signs!

  39. Recap Consolidated Plan Process • Every HUD grantee community must develop annually • Broad input sought – each grantee conducts to follow general HUD guidelines • Find the contact and understand the process in your community • Get to the table and make your needs known • Advocate not only for your constituents but for continued funding of effective programs

  40. Don CorleyHousing Development CoordinatorWSOS Community Action Commission419-639-6106dpcorley@wsos.org http://www.wsossignshop.org/

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