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State of Georgia Public Hearing FFY2013-2017 Consolidated Plan & FFY2013 Annual Action Plan

State of Georgia Public Hearing FFY2013-2017 Consolidated Plan & FFY2013 Annual Action Plan Governor Nathan Deal Prepared By: Georgia Department of Community Affairs Mike Beatty, Commissioner. Presentation Overview Purpose What is the Consolidated Plan? Annual Action Plan

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State of Georgia Public Hearing FFY2013-2017 Consolidated Plan & FFY2013 Annual Action Plan

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  1. State of Georgia • Public Hearing • FFY2013-2017 Consolidated Plan • & • FFY2013 Annual Action Plan • Governor Nathan Deal • Prepared By: Georgia Department of Community Affairs • Mike Beatty, Commissioner

  2. Presentation Overview • Purpose • What is the Consolidated Plan? • Annual Action Plan • Programs: • HOME • CDBG • ESG • HOPWA • CAPER Accomplishments • Needs and Priorities

  3. Our Purpose We need your help in the preparation of the 2013-2017 Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan for FFY2013 Consolidated Funds. Your comments will provide input and direction for the needs and priorities for the next 5 years and program funding for the next year beginning July 1, 2013.

  4. The Consolidated Plan functions as: • Required application for HUD formula funds • Five Year Planning Document • Contains Needs Assessment and Market Analysis in the following areas using all available data: • Housing • Homelessness • Special Needs • Community Development

  5. HUD EVALUATION FACTORS FOR CONSOLIDATED PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES • The Provision of Decent Housing • The Provision of a Suitable Living Environment • Expansion of Economic Opportunities

  6. Provision of Decent Housing • Assist homeless persons to obtain affordable housing • Retain the affordable housing stock • Increase the availability of permanent affordable housing without discrimination • Increase the supply of supportive housing and related services to special needs populations

  7. Provision of a Suitable Living Environment • Improve the safety and livability of neighborhoods • Elimination of blighting influences and deterioration of property and facilities • Reduce the isolation of income groups by deconcentrating housing opportunities and revitalizing deteriorated neighborhoods • Conserving energy resources

  8. Expansion of Economic Opportunities • Job creation and retention • Small business stabilization and expansion • Provision of public services concerned with employment • Provision of jobs involved in carrying out funded activities under the programs • Assist low-income persons to become self-sufficient through federally funded activities • Access to credit for community development

  9. FFY 2013 Annual Action Plan

  10. The Annual Action Plan provides a summary of the actions, activities, and programs that will take place during the year to address the needs and objectives identified in the 5 year Consolidated Plan and includes the following: • A summary of annual objectives • Proposed accomplishments for each activity • The proposed method of distributing funds • Required HUD certifications

  11. QUESTIONS SO FAR?

  12. CHANGES IN STATE OF GEORGIA HUD FUNDING LEVELS BY PROGRAM FFY2010-2013

  13. UPCOMING CHALLENGES • Additional Potential Program Funding Cuts • Effects of the Olmstead Settlement with the Department of Justice • Continuing high unemployment and foreclosure rates • Declining revenues for local governments to carry out infrastructure improvements • Changing regulations (ESG and HOME)

  14. HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)

  15. Provide decent affordable housing to lower income households Expand the capacity of nonprofit housing providers Strengthen the ability of state and local governments to provide housing Leverage private sector participation HOME OBJECTIVES

  16. ONGOING HOME ACTIVITIES Down Payment Assistance Rental Housing Development/Preservation Activities carried out by Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) Rental Subsidies for Special Needs Populations Administration

  17. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

  18. Entitlement Cities NOT eligible for State funding but receive HUD funds

  19. Cherokee County • Clayton County • Cobb County • DeKalb County • Fulton County • Gwinnett County • Henry County • Entitlement Counties NOT eligible for State funding but receive HUD funds

  20. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Primary Program Initiatives • Address community priorities; • Ensure fairness in the treatment of all applications; • Promote the development of affordable housing; • Assist communities in preserving and developing basic infrastructure and • public facilities; and • Support economic development activities that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons through job training and job creation.

  21. ONGOING CDBG ACTIVITIES Immediate Threat and Danger Program Redevelopment Fund Employment Incentive Program Set-aside for Technical Assistance Amount Available for Annual Competition Administration

  22. Questions on HOME or CDBG?

  23. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

  24. On May 20, 2009, Congress enacted the: Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act Re-authorized HUD's McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance programs to include: Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Program renamed Emergency Solutions Grant under HEARTH New ESG regulations published January 2012 Definition of homeless changed January 2012 Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG)

  25. Changes under the HEARTH Act include the following: • The definition of homelessness broadens • to include those at risk of becoming homeless • For service providers who work with families with children, they must serve children of ALL ages • An increased emphasis on collaboration between homeless service agencies and education authorities and on helping households increase income to achieve stability • No federal funding is available for Transitional Housing Programs

  26. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)Eligible Activities • Emergency Shelter • Prevention • Street Outreach • Rapid Re-housing

  27. Eligible activities include operating and service funds for: Emergency Shelter Typically up to 90 days Street Outreach To find those living on the street and places not meant for human habitation and connect them to housing

  28. Eligible activities include short- to medium-term rental subsidies for: Homelessness Prevention Rapid Re-Housing AND Associated costs or services for: Housing Search Landlord Mediation, legal, etc. Rental Assistance Deposits Moving Costs

  29. ESG Federal Awards for 7/1/12-6/30/13 by Activity

  30. Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)

  31. OBJECTIVES: Funding provided to nonprofit HIV housing and supportive services agencies to assist low-income persons with HIV-related needs Funds targeted in State’s HUD Entitlement Areas: 127 Non-entitlement Counties Excludes the 28 counties in the Atlanta MSA and the 4 counties in the Augusta-Richmond MSA (served by local consolidated plans) Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)

  32. Any persons with AIDS or related diseases who are low-income as well as their families Eligible Activities: Facility Based Housing Tenant Based Rental Assistance Short-Term Emergency (STRMU) Permanent Housing Placement Transitional Housing Short Term Facility/Emergency Housing Supportive Services Resource Identification Housing Information Administrative Cost – limited to 7% of the grant HOPWA Funding Eligibility

  33. HOPWA Project Sponsors and Areas

  34. Questions on ESG or HOPWA?

  35. Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Plan (CAPER) Accomplishments SFY 2012 (7/1/11 – 6/30/12)

  36. CAPER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  37. CAPER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  38. CAPER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  39. *In addition to the 51 receiving Housing Information services under a specific activity, project sponsors reported that an additional 124 households receiving housing information services through case management.

  40. Development of Needs and Priorities for 2013-2017 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan

  41. 2010-2013 Strategic Plan Priorities • Increase the number of low and moderate income households who have obtained affordable rental housing which is free of structurally substandard conditions. • Increase the number of low and moderate income households who have achieved and are maintaining homeownership in housing free of overcrowded and structurally sound conditions. • Increase access of Georgia’s homeless to a continuum of housing and supportive services which address their housing, economic, health, and social needs.

  42. To increase the access of Georgia’s special need populations to a continuum of housing and supportive services which address their housing, economic, and social needs. • To increase the access of Georgia’s Hispanic population to a continuum of housing and supportive services which address their housing, economic, and social needs. • To increase the access of Georgia’s elderly population to a continuum of housing and supportive services that address their housing, economic, and social needs.

  43. 7. To provide assistance to local governments to meet their community and economic development needs. 8. To increase coordination, strengthen linkages, and encourage the formation of partnerships between Georgia’s private sector housing developers, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, public sector agencies, foundations, and other providers.

  44. To increase the capacity and skills of local nonprofit organizations and other providers to offer housing assistance. 10.To improve the responsiveness of state and local policies to affordable housing issues.

  45. PUBLIC COMMENTS • E-mail comments to: Housingplanning@dca.ga.gov • Complete the survey by November 19 at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/sTKW3FZK • Mail written comments to: Georgia Department of Community Affairs c/o Rick Heermans 60 Executive Park South, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329

  46. DCA Staff Contacts

  47. THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!Website for CPD Maps: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/about/conplan/cpdmaps/index.cfm

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