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Downtown Housing Initiative. 2014 Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Awards January 24, 2014. Background. Located in Downtown Jacksonville Vacant & dilapidated structures Fragile, threatened neighborhood Minority concentration Low income population High rental population.
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Downtown Housing Initiative 2014 Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Awards January 24, 2014
Background • Located in Downtown Jacksonville • Vacant & dilapidated structures • Fragile, threatened neighborhood • Minority concentration • Low income population • High rental population
Statistics • 90% Low to moderate income • 84% Rental • 99% African American • 54 Average age
Vision • Create visible impact in downtown • Eliminate slum & blight conditions • Increase Homeownership Opportunities
Public & Private Partnerships • Allow private sector to construct on Community Development lots • North Carolina Housing Finance Agency - Down payment assistance • Cross-Departmental Collaboration with Streets, Fire and Police • Leveraging - 2:1
Homeownership Incentives • Down payment assistance is available • Value of lots = homebuyer equity • Own home less than 5 yrs lot value is returned to City • Own home 6-10 years owner assumes 20% lot value yearly • Own home over 10 years, owner assumes 100% lot value • Program available for owner occupants only
City Seal Slide Slide #20