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32 <br /> Tax Credits, and other State and Federal funds.The HOME Consortium funded the following projects to <br /> address the Consortium's housing needs: <br /> • HOME-23-01—CASA— Rental Construction <br /> • HOME-23-02—Pee Wee Homes— Rental Construction <br /> Orange County's population is growing. However, the population growth is mainly in the higher income <br /> household category.This raises the value of both owner-and renter-occupied housing, and creates a <br /> shortage of decent, safe and affordable housing for low-and moderate-income households. HUD CHAS <br /> data on housing cost burden indicates that Orange County is facing an affordability crisis for lower <br /> income persons who cannot afford to live in the southern and eastern parts of the County. Targeting <br /> HOME funds to these projects will help the HOME Consortium reach the top priorities identified in the <br /> 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan of providing housing for people experiencing homelessness and providing <br /> housing for low- and moderate-income households. <br /> 31 <br />