washtenaw county office of community development

Washtenaw County Office of Washtenaw County Office of Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

2008-2009 Urban County

Needs Assessment Public Hearing

December 18th, 2007

Library Learning Resource Center

4135 Washtenaw Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645

Purpose of Public Hearing

To provide information to the public about how the Urban County HUD funding can be used

To discuss how it has been used in prior yearsTo collect feedback from the public about the

housing and community development needs of the Urban County

To inform the public about the process of the development of the 2008-09 Annual Action Plan

What is the Annual Action Plan?

HUD requires Washtenaw County to submit an Annual Action Plan covering the fiscal year of July 1 – June 30 [target: May 2008]

Describes the financial resources expected to be available in the coming year, including Federal and non-Federal resources

Includes a description of the activities that will be undertaken to meet the objectives of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2008-2013)

Washtenaw County is now planning for Year 1 of the Consolidated Plan

URBAN COUNTY GENERAL INFORMATION

Urban CountyUrban County FundingFunding

The Urban County is the governing body for the following HUD programs:

CDBG: Community Development Block Grant

HOME: HOME Investment Partnership ProgramADDI: American Dream Down Payment Initiative

Urban County Jurisdictions

Urban County Vision

The Washtenaw Urban County community is committed to creating housing and economic opportunities to provide a

suitable living environment, principally for our low- to moderate-income residents.

Urban County Governance

Entitlement Community- 100% of HOME & CDBG funding

Decisions: Urban County Executive CommitteePublic Meetings:

4th Tuesday of each month Find on County calendar: www.ewashtenaw.org

Executive CommitteeA function of Cooperation Agreement;Comprised of the chief elected official of all participating

jurisdictions and the Chairperson of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners; and/or

Members may appoint a designee to represent them

URBAN COUNTY FUNDING

CDBG Program

Title I of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1974

Annual grants to metropolitan cities and Urban Counties to “develop viable urban communities”

Flexible program that supports a variety of projects that support lower-income neighborhoods and/or residents

CDBG Eligible Activities

Property acquisition Property disposition Public

facilities/improvements Public Services (15%

cap) Relocation Rehabilitation Construction of housing Removal of Architectural

Barriers Code Enforcement

Economic Development activities

Micro-enterprise assistance

Homeownership assistance

Planning and capacity building

Program administration costs (20% cap)

HOME Program

National Affordable Housing Act of 1990Annual grants to states and local governments

to expand the supply of decent, affordable housing for lower-income families

Encourages local public-private partnershipsFlexible program that promotes community–

driven approaches to affordable housingObjectives:

Decent affordable housing Build nonprofit capacity Public-private partnerships

HOME Eligible ActivitiesHomebuyer Activities

Acquisition/Rehabilitation or Construction/Resale Down Payment Assistance

Homeowner Rehabilitation Community Housing Development Organization

Support Operating Funding Technical Assistance

Rental Housing New Construction Rental Acquisition/Rehabilitation

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance

URBAN COUNTY HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS

Scio Township

Lodi Township

York Township

Lima Township

Sharon Township

Saline Township

Salem Township

Sylvan Township

Augusta Township

Lyndon Township Dexter Township Webster Township

Freedom Township

Superior Township

Northfield Township

Ypsilanti Township

Manchester Township

Bridgewater Township

Pittsfield Township

City of Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Township

City of Saline

City of Ypsilanti

City of Chelsea

Village of Dexter

Village of Manchester

City of Milan

Washtenaw County, Michigan Washtenaw County, Michigan Percentage of L ow to Moderate IncomePercentage of L ow to Moderate IncomeHouseholds By Block GroupHouseholds By Block Group

Percentage of Low to Moderate Income Housholds By Block Group

51% - 100% " Map Prepared By Washtenaw County GIS ProgramSource: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Boundary Files - Summary Level 090US Census Bureau 2000 Census of Michigan, Low to Moderate Income Estimates FY06

Urban County Lower-Income Households

1% 4%6%

17%

1%

7%

23%

2%

38%

1% Ann Arbor Twp

Northfield

Superior

Pittsfield

Bridgewater

Ypsilanti Twp

Salem

City of Ypsilanti

Scio

York

323960

1499

4,017

173

8,941

524

5,540

1583

3090

100020003000400050006000700080009000

Urban County Lower-Income Households

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

% of Urban County Households with Housing Problems: 2000 CHAS Databook

<=30% MFI

>30 to <50%MFI

>50 to <=80% MFI

FUNDING HISTORY

HOME/ADDI Funding: 2001- Present

Homeownership AssistanceAcquisition- land and/or propertyRehabilitation/ New ConstructionResale/DPA

Down Payment AssistanceCommunity Housing Development Orgs

Operating SupportTechnical Assistance Grants

Rental RehabilitationAcquisitionRehabilitationSpecial needs housing

Administration10%

CHDO Reserve6%

Rental Rehabilitation18%

CHDO Operating5%Homeowner Rehab

14%

HOME Downpayment Assistance

11%

Homeownership Assistance

22%

New Construction11%

CHDO Technical Assistance

1%

ADDI Downpayment

Assistance2%

HOME/ADDI Funding By Category (2001-2007)

$75

0,0

00

$54

2,0

00

$68

1,2

29

$68

0,8

89

$68

4,4

34

$674

,145

$670

,855

$0

$500,000

$1,000,000

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Gran

t Am

ount

Year

HOME Grants 2001-2007

$56

,618

$0

$16

,775

$16

,775

$0

$25,000

$50,000

$75,000

2004 2005 2006 2007

Gran

t Am

ount

Year

ADDI Grants 2004-2007

CDBG Funding: 2003- Present

Owner-occupied Housing RehabilitationMulti-Family Rehabilitation- Accessibility

PlanningAnalysis of Impediments to Fair Housing ChoiceHealthy Food Access Focus Groups

Public/Human ServicesPublic Facilities/Infrastructure (>51% LMI Areas)

Sidewalks/Non-motorized trailsPark ImprovementsCommunity, Recreation and Senior Centers

$92

2,0

00

$90

6,0

00

$90

4,4

92

$1

,181

,560

$1

,179

,131

$0

$200,000

$400,000

$600,000

$800,000

$1,000,000

$1,200,000

$1,400,000

2003 2004 2005 2006* 2007

Gra

nt A

mo

un

t

Year

CDBG Funding 2003-2007

*2006 - 3 New Jurisdictions Joined the Urban County

Admin19.8%

Rehab Service Delivery

5.4%

Homeowner Rehab19.3%

Multi-Family Rehabilitaiton

0.3%

Public Services15.0%

Infrastructure40.2%

CDBG Funding By Category (2003-2007)

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

HUD Performance Measurement

All projects funded must meet new HUD Objectives & Outcomes & serve low- and moderate-income households

HUD Objectives: Decent Housing Suitable Living Environment Creating Economic Opportunities

HUD Outcomes: Sustainability Availability/Accessibility Affordability

Urban County Housing Goals

To improve the quality, management, and supply of existing rental property available to low- and moderate-income households

To increase homeowner rehabilitation opportunities for low- and moderate-income households

To increase homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income households

Urban County Community Development GoalsTo promote community & neighborhood stability

through the improvement of existing or the construction of new community facilities, parks, & green spaces in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.

To promote the safety & health of residents by providing and/or improving infrastructure & other public facility needs in low- and moderate-income areas.

Urban County Public Services GoalsTo promote housing & community stability by

addressing identified gaps in public/human services.

To promote access to mainstream resources, improve safety and livability, reduce isolation, encourage employment, and support special populations & the homeless.

To promote community inclusion and accessibility to public transportation, fair housing choice, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income households.

Urban County Other Goals

To encourage the development of jobs and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income populations.

To create community plans that address identified community & housing development needs.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Opportunities for Engagement

Monthly Urban County MeetingsSubmit Public Comment for Annual Plan Volunteer on Nonprofit BoardAnnual Days of Caring/ Ypsilanti Pride

2008-09 Annual Plan Timeline

December 18, 2007: Needs Assessment Public Hearing

Feb. 8, 2008: Release of Annual RFPsFebruary 18, 2008: Pre-bidders ConferencesMarch 10, 2008: Bids dueMarch 25, 2008: Draft Action Plan to Urban

CountyApril 7, 2008: Release of draft Action Plan April 7- May 7, 2008: Public Comment PeriodApril 16, 2008: Draft Action Plan to Board of

CommissionersMay 12, 2008: Send final Action Plan to HUD

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Contact InformationDamon E. ThompsonInterim Community Development Director(734) 622-9005thompsonde@ewashtenaw.org

Jennifer HallHousing Program Coordinator(734) 622-9006hallj@ewashtenaw.org