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7 <br /> ❑ Stated that while rising real estate values are good, it will also negatively impact <br /> very low, low and moderate income individuals and families living in the County. <br /> Other Key OCH&CD Findings: <br /> ❑ Orange County lacks good infrastructure (water and sewer) in areas that may be <br /> suitable and available for affordable housing development. <br /> ❑ Cited housing rehabilitation assistance as another top need for both owner and <br /> renter-occupied units where very low and low income individuals and families <br /> reside. <br /> ❑ Stated that approximately 40.5% of the housing units were built before 1980 and <br /> therefore have a potential for lead-based paint hazards. <br /> ❑ Cited a great need for an increase in the availability of mental health and <br /> substance abuse case management and treatment for persons experiencing <br /> and/or at risk of homelessness. Also stated that there is a need for more free <br /> healthcare for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming <br /> homeless. <br /> Data in the Consolidated Plan was derived from the 2007-2011 American Community Survey. <br /> Homelessness: <br /> ❑ During the 2018 Point-in-Time Count, a total of 152 persons were determined <br /> homeless. <br /> ❑ The Point-in-Time Count noted that "chronic homelessness" in the County <br /> decreased by 50% since 2010. See information in Attachment A section. <br /> Other Key OCH&CD Findings: <br /> ❑ Orange County lacks good infrastructure (water and sewer) in areas that may be <br /> suitable and available for affordable housing development. <br /> ❑ There is a lack of County-owned vacant land suitable for development. <br /> ❑ There is a need for a review of land use, zoning and development regulations in <br /> order to identify needed changes to facilitate affordable housing in the County. <br /> Sherrill Hampton said they need to look at their regulatory requirements and how it affects the <br /> attraction of developers and affordable housing development. <br /> EXISTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES- Graph <br /> A Few Of The Current Items Being Evaluated By Staff: <br /> OCH&CD staff are currently reviewing the current questions in order to enhance program <br /> services: <br /> ❑ How can the County maximize its use of Affordable Housing Bond Funds? Do <br /> they need a pre-development fund? Acquisition loans- landbanking- rental <br /> rehabilitation <br /> ❑ What will be the County's strategy for helping to preserve "naturally-occurring" <br /> affordable housing? How might this be undertaken collaboratively with other <br /> jurisdictions? <br />