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2 <br /> gathering documentation. The Tax Department will provide some of the eligibility verification <br /> details to Housing and Community Development Department staff during application review. Once <br /> an application is approved for assistance, Housing and Community Development Department <br /> staff will coordinate with the Finance and Administrative Services Department and Tax <br /> Department to issue a credit towards the taxpayer's property tax bill. The program has a proposed <br /> launch date of October 8, 2021. All applications must be received by 5:OOpm on December 15, <br /> 2021 to allow time for processing. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The program would expend $250,000 in ARPA funding that has been <br /> allocated to assist long-term, low-income households affected by the tax revaluation of their <br /> property. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br /> INEQUITY <br /> The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br /> religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic <br /> background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impacts applicable to this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the proposed <br /> Longtime Homeowner Assistance program design. <br />