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October 11, 2011 City of Orlando Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

How do local governments make decisions for affordable MF rental locations under the Universal Cycle Application?. October 11, 2011 City of Orlando Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. New Construction vs. Rehabilitation. History MF Rental Rehabilitation Strategy.

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October 11, 2011 City of Orlando Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

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  1. How do local governments make decisions for affordable MF rental locations under the Universal Cycle Application? October 11, 2011 City of Orlando Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

  2. New Construction vs. Rehabilitation

  3. HistoryMF Rental Rehabilitation Strategy • AHAC adopted the MF Rental Rehabilitation Strategy to address the deterioration and decay of the City’s affordable multifamily stock • 1999 Universal Application Cycle to promote the rehabilitation of mf units • Support housing projects that intend to apply for local and state housing programs

  4. Location • Orange Center Boulevard • Rosemont • East side of Kirkman Road • Parramore • Mercy Drive

  5. GMP Policies • To encourage the preservation of decent, safe and sanitary housing for the present and future residents of the City of Orlando • extend the life of the existing housing stock • stabilize neighborhoods, and • promote neighborhood confidence How? • monitor the conditions of the City’s housing stock • reduce the amount of substandard housing • discourage boarded-up buildings, and • preserve available housing stock

  6. More GMP Policies • “Consider the potential impact of proposed projects on achieving reductions in the concentration of affordable multifamily housing” • “Support public-private partnerships that provide affordable housing” • “Priority shall be given to long-term attainable housing developments located within proximity of major employment centers or near public or mass transit and which demonstrate architectural excellence and which contribute to environmental sustainability” • “Participate in affordable housing demonstration projects where the City will negotiate development standards and code requirements with developers interested in constructing a variety of affordable housing units”

  7. Land Development Code • Provides cost savings and flexible design options without compromising the quality of the development • (a) allow the combination of architectural styles, building forms, and building requirements; • (b) promote innovative residential design and allow more efficient use of land thereby making available needed housing at a more affordable cost; • (c) encourage the utilization of the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards to design for the safety of the neighborhood as a whole;

  8. Land Development Code • (d) incorporate the positive design features of the Traditional City including orientation towards the street and pedestrian access; • (e) provide for future additions to the home by incorporating a floor plan and other features such as a roofed porch that facilitate expansion of the existing unit; and • (f) encourage traffic calming devices where appropriate.

  9. What’s happening in 2011? • Over stock of multifamily units • Rehabilitation is still a priority • Foreclosed and abandoned multifamily rental developments

  10. Funding Sources • Low Income Housing Tax Credit - 9% and 4% Programs • Florida Housing Finance Authority • HOME Program • Florida Housing Finance Authority • City of Orlando • MultiFamily Housing Revenue Program • Orange County Housing Finance Authority

  11. What factors should be reviewed to determine where does the City want to locate their affordable rental housing? • Identify MF projects in need of rehabilitation • Location

  12. What would the City like to see as priorities to determine good locations? • Proximity of major employment centers or near public or mass transit • Demonstrate architectural excellence • Contribute to environmental sustainability

  13. What other factors beside location should the City consider in determining which affordable housing development to support? • Structural condition • Substantial Improvement • Size • Medium or large complexes • How many units? • Year built • Before 1978? – Most costly because of issues with lead based paint • Occupancy rate • Relocation will increase the cost of the project

  14. What other mechanisms should the local government provide to indicate support of the project? • MF Custom Incentive Program • Partnership among OUC, University of Florida, and local apartment complexes • Energy efficiency

  15. Additional Comments

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