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meeting is to hear from the landlords and get their comments on how we can work together to enhance the program and tell them about HUD requirements. On December 13th and 14th, the Department will have an Engagement Briefing for our voucher holders so they can understand what their responsibilities are and to hear changes that are coming up in 2018. ■ Update on the NCHFA Grants (Urgent Repair and Essential Rehab) Renee Holmes stated that money was received from NCHFA for essential single - family rehab and urgent repairs. Twenty -six applications were received for essential family rehab and thirty - two applications for urgent repair. The applications were evaluated and ranked. The Rehab Specialist is looking at the properties to see if they meet the requirements for rehab and urgent repair. The maximum income level for urgent repair applicants is 50% of the area median income and 80% for essential single - family rehab applicants. ■ HOME Program 2017 -2018 Application Cycle Ms. Holmes explained the HOME Investment Partnership Program. Money is received on an annual basis from HUD for HOME. The money can be used for rehab, tenant based rental assistance and down payment assistance. Non - profits apply for the funds and applications are due on February 6, 2018. Ms. Holmes stated that there will be orientations for people who are interested in applying for CDBG, HOME and Human Services funding. The County participates in a join application process with the Town of Chapel Hill. ■ Other Housing Updates Ms. Hampton shared that the BOCC's Public Hearing for the HOME Program and other community development needs is scheduled for December 4, 2018 and invited Advisory Board members to come. This is a needs assessment to update the annual Action Plan and the programs under HOME. The Affordable Housing Coalition is having an Affordable Housing Summit on January 5, 2018 at the Chapel Hill Public library. Annual Advisory Board Action Plan Ms. Hampton distributed copies of the Annual Report /Work Plan that was submitted last year and asked the Advisory Board members to submit information in order to complete the form for 2017. Election of Officers The Nominations Committee of the AHAB Board met and brought back the following slate of candidates: Keith Cook, Tammy Jacobs, Ellie Kinnaird and Mae McLendon for potential chair. There was not a quorum and this item was tabled until the next meeting Other Business Angela Rockett shared a flyer from Central Piedmont Community Action explaining funds they have available that will assist with past due rent, utilities, educational support, books, tuition, employment placement, housing placement, etc. 3