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11 <br /> Assess how the jurisdiction's use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and <br /> specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority <br /> activities identified. <br /> The goal of the Orange County HOME Consortium is to improve the quality of life for County residents <br /> by retaining and increasing the supply of affordable housing units for both owner occupants and renters <br /> and by providing homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. During the <br /> 2020 HOME Program Year,the County proposes to address the following priority need categories <br /> identified in its Five Year Consolidated Plan.The priority ranking of needs for housing, homelessness, <br /> other special needs, community development, economic development, and anti-poverty are as follows: <br /> Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness (High Priority) <br /> There is a need to provide affordable rental housing for households experiencing homelessness. <br /> Goals/Strategies: <br /> Rental Assistance: Provide rental assistance to low-income households. <br /> • The HOME Consortium did not propose to assist any households with tenant-based rental <br /> assistance using HOME Entitlement funds during this CAPER period (however, all $84,334 in <br /> Match contributions were allocated for tenant-based rental assistance).The HOME <br /> Consortium assisted 12 households with tenant-based rental assistance during this CAPER <br /> period using prior Program Year funds. <br /> Grant Administration:Administration, planning, and policy setting for CDBG and HOME funds. <br /> • The HOME Consortium continued to use HOME funds to pay for administrative expenses. A <br /> new Director of Housing and Community Development for Orange County was hired in June <br /> 2021 and is working actively with staff, Consortium members, and HUD to improve HOME <br /> program operations. <br /> Housing for Low-and Moderate-Income Households(High Priority) <br /> There is a need to provide affordable housing (both rental and ownership) for households with <br /> moderate and low incomes, especially those with extremely low incomes. <br /> Goals/Strategies: <br /> Rental Construction: New construction of rental units that are affordable to people with low <br /> incomes. <br /> • The HOME Consortium proposed to assist six households during this CAPER period by <br /> adding units of affordable rental housing (six units would be considered "HOME-assisted" <br /> out of a total of 56-58 units to be constructed). The HOME Consortium did not expend any <br /> PY 2020 or prior Program Year funds on rental construction during this CAPER period. <br /> CAPER 9 <br /> OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) <br />