Agenda - 09-05-2023; 5-a - Public Hearing on 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) for the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program

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25 • The demand created by a continued population growth, including growth from the University, creates a housing shortage. • A tight rental housing market and escalating rental rates in the urban areas of the County increases costs for all income levels. • There is a lack of housing choice for people aging in place. Furthermore,the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic still continues to increase housing instability for many County residents due to business closures and job losses, creating the need for significant scale-up in the County's provision of emergency rent and utility assistance (through the Emergency Housing Assistance program), housing resource navigation and referrals (through the Housing Helpline), and non- congregate shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Orange County's population is growing, with population growth concentrated mainly in the higher income household category.This growth has raised the value of housing, both owner-and renter- occupied, and created a shortage of decent, safe and affordable housing for very low>30%, low >50%, and moderate >80% income persons. Orange County's highest priority is to address issues of affordable housing in the County. During this CAPER period,the County used its limited financial resources to address affordable housing issues and other needs addressed in this plan by funding the projects that would create more housing opportunities for County residents. In PY 2022,the Orange County HOME Consortium funded the following activities to increase affordable housing opportunities: • HOME-22-01—Habitat for Humanity— Homebuyer Assistance • HOME-22-02 Community Empowerment Fund—Homebuyer Assistance • HOME-22-03—EmPOWERment, Inc.—Rental Acquisition • HOME-22-04 Rebuilding Together of the Triangle—Mobile Home Replacement *Only HOME Match budgeted for this project, no 2020 HOME Entitlement funds Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) In Orange County, evaluations (risk assessments) of lead-based paint in housing units were conducted on a case-by-case basis and lead abatement was prescribed as needed for dwellings assisted with rehabilitation funds. In addition, all assisted housing tenants were informed of the hazards of lead-based paint. The Orange County Health Department provided ongoing consultation to local housing staff. During this CAPER period, no units were abated for lead based paint in the County using HOME funds. Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) CAPER 23 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021)