Item 2 - Proposed Guidelines for the New Orange County Local Rent Supplement Program (OC-LRSP)

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3 procedures annually. The Local Rent Supplement Program adheres to the federally-funded HCV Program model, unless otherwise noted in these Guidelines. If there is a conflict between program regulations and the HCV Administrative Plan, the OC Local Rent Supplement Program regulations have precedence. In addition to evidence of eligibility required under the HCV Program, applicants must meet one of the following requirements to qualify for the Local Rent Subsidy Program: 1. Homeless Individuals 2. Homeless Families, including those who may have children in child protective services 3. Person At Risk of Homelessness, including those who may have children in child protective services 4. Senior/Elderly and Disabled Individuals 5. Victims of Domestic Violence And 1. Be at or below the HUD fifty (50) percent AMI limit ELIGIBILTY The Orange County Housing Authority requires that households, at time of entry into the program, be at or below fifty (50) percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). Additionally, the OCHA must provide at least fifty percent (50%) of its local vouchers to applicants whose income does not exceed thirty (30) percent of the AMI. HUD income limits may also be used since they are similar to Housing Choice Voucher income limits. APPLYING TO THE WAITING LIST Any individual/family who wishes to receive rental subsidies under the OC Local Rent Supplement Program must apply for admission to the program. The Local Rent Supplement Program has a separate Waiting List and assistance is restricted to persons who are at or below fifty percent (50%) of the AMI. Priority will be given to Homeless Individuals/Families, Persons At Risk of Homelessness, Senior/Elderly Disabled Individuals, and Victims of Domestic Violence. ACESSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS The application will be available on the Orange County Website, as well as at local libraries, the Department of Social Services (DSS), Community Centers and various service providers throughout the County. The Application period will run from February 1, 2019 – February 8, 2019. Persons having questions or needing assistance in completing the application may contact the Orange County Housing Authority/Department of Housing and Community Development at (919) 245-2490 or the TDD Number at (919) 644-3045. OUTREACH AND MARKETING The new program will be announced on the County’s website and through newspaper ads beginning in mid-January 2019. In addition, OCHA will hold a briefing for applicable area service providers. Full Implementation Timeline: • January 14, 2019 – Announce new OC-LRSP • January 17, 2019 – Hold Briefing for Service Providers • Application Period Opens – February 1, 2019 • Application Period Closes – February 8, 2019 5