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3 <br /> Racial Demographics of LHA Awardees Age Demographics of LHA Awardees <br /> 2023 2024 2023 2024 <br /> Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percent Number Percent <br /> White 273 56% 282 56% <_55 86 18% 86 17% <br /> Black 99 20% 101 20% 56-60 38 12% 37 7% <br /> Asian 40 8% 39 8% 61-65 58 12% 63 13% <br /> Other 12 2% 25 5% 66-70 81 17% 82 16% <br /> Undisclosed 60 12% 55 11% 71-75 78 16% 91 18% <br /> TOTAL 484 502 76-80 56 12% 69 14% <br /> 81-85 40 8% 36 7% <br /> 86+ 42 9% 38 8% <br /> No data 5 1% 0 0% <br /> TOTAL 484 502 <br /> A "Last Chance" award round of $20,000 was developed to address the number of applications <br /> that either: 1) Failed to submit a copy of their property tax; 2) Demonstrated difficulty in navigating <br /> the application process; or 3) Exhibited other extenuating circumstances. This ensured that the <br /> administrative burden did not prevent applicants from receiving needed funds. Cost savings from <br /> office supplies, administrative savings during the LHA process, and other pre-existing Housing <br /> budget savings were used to fund this award round. The award amounts are as follows: <br /> "Last Chance" Award Amounts <br /> Number Percentage <br /> $200 67 75% <br /> $201- 18 20% <br /> $300 <br /> $301- 2 2% <br /> $500 <br /> $501- 1 1% <br /> $999 <br /> $1,000+ 1 1% <br /> TOTAL 89 100% <br /> As a result of the Last Chance fund, a total of 591 people received support through the Longtime <br /> Homeowner Assistance program. This represents a 22% increase in recipients compared with the <br /> previous year. This data suggests that the program continues to address a critical need within the <br /> Orange County community, a conclusion substantiated by anecdotal evidence from community <br /> members who benefitted from the program. <br />