2020 GOVERNMENTAL LAW SEMINAR Regional Planning Commission Grants Lynn Carlone, Stark County Regional Planning Malia Burgasser, Stark County Regional Planning Jeff Dotson, Stark County Regional Planning
2020 GOVERNMENTAL LAW SEMINAR CDBG and HOME Program
CDBG PROGRAM
“The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. ” Program has been in existence since 1974 with Urban Counties becoming eligible in 1975.
Stark County became an Urban Entitlement County in 1975 and since then has received approximately $74 million: $72,717,641 – CDBG Entitlement Funding $50,000 - AHOP Bonus Funding $918,000 – 1983 Jobs Bill Funding $365,000 – CDBG-R funding
All areas of Stark County participate in the Urban County with the exceptions of: The cities that are entitlement cities: Canton, Massillon, and Alliance The Village of Hills and Dales
Activities undertaken under the CDBG program must meet one of the CDBG National Objectives: Benefit low-to moderate-income persons/families (LMI) (0 – 80% of Area Median Income); Aid in the prevention or elimination of slum & blight; -or- Undertake an urgent need in the community. A minimum of 70% of the activities undertaken must meet the LMI objective.
Stark County received $1,340,092 during FY 2019. It is still unknown what will happen to the CDBG program under the remainder of this current administration, but it is anticipated that the 2020 allocation will be similar.
Until 2015, applications were taken once every three years. In 2015, the Board of Stark County Commissioners determined to accept applications every year, with public infrastructure projects being funded on a rolling 3 year cycle. Public service and economic development activities are now only funded for a 1 year period. Applicants must apply yearly for funding.
Eligible types of activities that are undertaken under CDBG : Acquisition Disposition Public Facilities Improvements Clearance Activities Public Services Interim Assistance Relocation Privately Owned utilities Construction of Housing Homeownership Assistance
Eligible activities (continued) Economic Development Technical Assistance Rehabilitation Creation of ADA Accessibility Community Based Development Organizations Code Enforcement Historic Preservation Renovation of Closed Buildings
Activities that are not eligible for CDBG funding include : Governmental Buildings General Government Expenses Political Activities Purchase of Equipment Construction Equipment Fire Equipment Furnishings and Personal Property Operating and Maintenance Expenses Activities in support of development of new housing construction Income payments Religious activities Religious property
Application workshop is held every summer – usually in late August for CDBG projects. If you have a project that you think may be eligible, call and we can discuss the project with you. Consider combining CDBG funding with another funding sources as CDBG funds are limited.
HOME PROGRAM
HOME Program “The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provides formula grants to states and localities that communities use - often in partnership with local nonprofit groups - to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. It is the largest Federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low- income households.”
Stark County has formed a consortium with the cities of Alliance and Massillon to become an eligible “PJ” known as a Designated Consortium. Since the first allocation in 1992, Stark County Consortium has received a total of $24,013,342. All funding under the HOME program must be utilized for various types of low-to-moderate income housing projects.
FY 2019 HOME Distribution $326,839 Stark County $123,083 City of Massillon $ 116,928 City of Alliance Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) $113,371 Administration $75,580 CONSORTIUM TOTAL $755,801
15% of each year’s allocation must go to a Community Housing Development Organization, more commonly known as a CHDO. A CHDO is a special type of non-profit with specific Board make-up A CHDO must be the owner, sponsor or developer of a project.
In 2013 HUD made changes to the HOME program which make it a little more difficult to do some of the large development projects, especially with a CHDO. HUD has also tightened up the commitment requirements along with expenditure requirements. Stark County has not had problems with commitments or expenditures .
Applications are taken each year for eligible projects. Type of projects that have been funded include : Housing rehabilitation Tenant Based Rental Assistance New construction of rental units New construction of homeowner units Rehabilitation of rental units by non-profit owners Down Payment Assistance
Ineligible activities include: Emergency Shelters Non-housing related development Rental Assistance in excess of 24 months
Stark County Housing Rehabilitation IMPROVE YOUR HOME, IMPROVE YOUR LIFE: The How- To’s of Housing Rehab 201 - 3rd St. NE, Suite 201, Canton, OH 44702 330 - 451-7399 www.rpc.starkcountyohio.gov
What is the Stark County Housing Rehab Program? Operates under CDBG and HOME programs Purpose – • Provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low-to moderate-income single-family homeowners • Ensure that properties are brought up to the “Stark County Residential Rehab Standards” (RRS) when all work is finished, if at all possible • Strive to make properties free of major maintenance work for 5-10 years after rehab work is completed
Rehab Full Rehab Deferred Loan/Grant Program Programs Emergency Rehab Grant/Deferred Loan Program Handicap Accessibility Grant Program Sanitary Sewer Connection/Septic Improvement Deferred Loan Program General qualifications for all programs - • Income- based on HUD’s most current median income limits for our area. • Homeowner must be the owner-occupant of record for one year prior to assistance. • Must be a single-family residence. • Homeowner must live in Stark County – excluding those homeowners living within the city limits of Alliance, Canton, Massillon, and the village of Hills & Dales. • Homeowner must not be delinquent on their mortgage payments, cannot owe money to any governmental entity/agency, or have any unpaid liens, judgements, or suits against the property (unless on an approved payment plan). • Bankruptcies must be discharged.
Full Rehab Deferred Loan/Grant Program Provides a one time only combination grant/deferred loan for qualified homeowners. Projects may not go over $25,000. Funding is provided as a 50% grant and a 50% interest-free deferred loan. Work that makes a house decent, safe, and sanitary – usually qualifies. General remodeling does not qualify. Work can include: • Electric • Plumbing • Roofs • Windows • Siding • Flooring • Furnaces • Wall repairs
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Emergency Rehab Grant/Deferred Loan Program • The problem is a serious threat to the health and safety of occupants. • The problem is an urgent need which happened within the last 3 months or deemed an emergency by the Housing Rehab Inspector. • This is the first emergency/rehab work undertaken by our program. • The type of work to be undertaken is: water service, plumbing, furnace, electrical, or severe roof problems. - all furnace replacements/repairs & upgrades needed to complete either (updating electrical service, etc.) will be a 100% grant to the homeowner. - all other emergency repairs will be limited to $15,000.00 grant – (any emergency project over $15,000.00, a zero percent interest deferred loan will be given with a lien placed on the project balance).
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