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~~ ~ ~~~'. <br />Chapter 5: Housing Element °~', <br />a u <br />County apartment growth, vacancy rates, and average rents <br />(1996-2005). <br />Availability of large-sized apartments by median income. <br />^ New Residential Permits in County (FY1997-2006) <br />^ Residential Permits by Type (FY1997-FY2006) <br />^ Number of mobile home parks and units (2007). <br />5.4. Needs Assessment <br />5.5. Goals <br />Housing Overarching Goal: OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CITIZENS OF ORANGE COUNTY <br />TO RENT OR PURCHASE SAFE, DECENT, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. <br />Housing Goal 1: A wide range of types and densities of quality housing <br />affordable to all in all parts of the County. <br />Housing Goal 2: Housing that is useable by as many people as possible <br />regardless of age, ability or circumstance. <br />Housing Goal 3: The preservation, repair, and replacement of existing <br />housing supply. <br />Housing Goal 4: Development ordinances and incentives that promote <br />inclusionary practices and housing options for all income levels. <br />5.6. Objectives <br />5.7. Affordable Housing <br />^ Definition of affordable housing. <br />^ Expected housing need for future populations. <br />^ Housing indexes for County and municipalities. <br />^ Priority needs as identified in 2005-2010 Housing and Community <br />Development Consolidated Plan. <br />5.8. ~inlcs to Other Elements <br />^ Links to Economic Development Element <br />^ Links to Land Use Element <br />^ Links to Natural and Cultural Systems Elements <br />^ Links to Recreation and Parks Element <br />^ Links to Services and Community Facilities Element <br />Ov'awu~QiCo-wvity Ccrvv~v'e~~%w~ilvPi~lcwv DRAFT 11-21-07 12 <br />