Agenda - 01-29-2019 Abstract - Assembly of Governments Discussion Items

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30 However, the landlord requesting assistance must inform the County of any insurance proceeds received prior to receiving funds from the County. For damages that are above $10,000, assistance may be granted for those items not covered by insurance. The applicable voucher programs include the following: • Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) • Rapid Re-Housing (for the Risk Mitigation activity area only) • HUD-VAS H • Housing Opportunities for Persons w/AIDS (HOPWA) • Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) • OC— Local Rent Supplement Program Other requirements under this activity area include the following: • Assistance should only be requested when repair costs are more than the security deposit and cannot be related to general maintenance items. Landlords must submit the attached application to be considered for funding. • The maximum amount of assistance will not exceed $3,500 or 50% of the total repair cost, whichever is less. • The landlord must allow the Housing and Community Development Department's Inspectors to document the damage and provide specifications for the completion of the repairs. The Inspectors must also be allowed to inspect the completed work before the funds are disbursed. If the repairs warrant the County's Permitting and Inspections Division to be involved, all work must pass the required inspections according to Building Codes and a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, as applicable. A copy of the passed inspection reports must be forwarded to OCHCD, along with the Certificate of Occupancy, as applicable. • Should the landlord also seek relief for damages through the judicial system and recoup any monies, the County should be reimbursed for the monies paid by the Risk Mitigation and Displacement Fund. Housinq Stabilization: Assistance under this activity area will be used to assist participants in the various voucher programs identified in the preceding paragraphs, as well as those individuals who have been assessed by the Coordinated Entry process as it relates to homelessness and have identified safe, decent and affordable housing. However, this does not include persons participating in the Rapid Re-Housing Program. In addition, individuals being referred by Orange County Criminal Justice Resource Department will be eligible to participate under this category. Assistance may be used for payment of security deposits, utility connections and/or rental payments given extenuating circumstances, i.e. medical or other emergencies, especially for hard to house individuals and families, i.e. large families w/children under 18; seniors and disabled individuals; veterans and persons w/criminal backgrounds, etc. 2