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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 5, 2013 Action Agenda Item No. 6 -a SUBJECT: Orange County Consolidated Housing Plan Update DEPARTMENT: Housing, Human Rights and PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) Yes Community Development ATTACHMENT(S): Executive Summary INFORMATION CONTACT: Application Form Tara L. Fikes, 919 - 245 -2490 PURPOSE: To receive comments from the public regarding the housing and non - housing needs to be included in the Annual Update of the 2010 -2015 Consolidated Housing Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs in Orange County and proposed uses of 2013 -2014 HOME funds. BACKGROUND: In May 2010, a Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs in Orange County was developed and approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This document details the housing needs of very low income, low income and moderate - income families and special population groups in addition to outlining the strategies and plans for addressing those needs. Each year, local communities are required to reassess the needs of the community. This public hearing provides an opportunity for residents, public agencies and other interested parties to provide input into the Annual Update. In addition, the public is asked to comment on proposed uses of an estimated $383,485 in 2013 -2014 HOME funds. Information regarding the actual Congressional allocation is not available at this time. Eligible HOME Program activities include: acquisition; new construction; housing rehabilitation; and rental assistance. An application form has been designed for agencies interested in accessing HOME funds for local housing projects. A copy of the application is attached to this abstract for information. The deadline for completing this application form is February 28, 2013. The HOME Program Review Committee will then review the applications received and make recommendations regarding funding for consideration by the local elected officials in late March 2013. In order to inform the general public of this opportunity and encourage participation, notices have been placed in the Chapel Hill Herald and sent to local non - profit agencies. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Orange County HOME Consortium expects to receive an allocation of $383,485 in HOME Program funds for 2013 -2013, the same level as last fiscal year. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive comments from the public as additional information.