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35 <br /> Town of Chapel Hill Department of Affordable Housing and Community Connections <br /> The Town of Chapel Hill's Department of Affordable Housing and Community Connections <br /> manages 296 public housing units across 12 developments in Chapel Hill and one in Carrboro. <br /> Unlike OCHA,the Chapel Hill Housing Authority does not administer any Housing Choice <br /> Vouchers. Instead, its focus is on maintaining and improving public housing communities, ensuring <br /> compliance with HUD standards, and supporting residents through affordable housing initiatives, <br /> property management, and resident services. <br /> Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, <br /> including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan. <br /> The Town of Chapel Hill Department of Affordable Housing and Community Connections provides <br /> 296 public housing units in Orange County at 13 developments. Of these, 12 are located in Chapel <br /> Hill and one is in Carrboro. For HUD's purposes,these are divided into two Asset Management <br /> Projects (AMP). Both AMPs were last inspected in 2025 and scored relatively low amounts on their <br /> physical inspections. <br /> Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction. <br /> Over the past decade,the Town of Chapel Hill has undertaken comprehensive renovations across <br /> much of its public housing stock to improve living conditions and maintain compliance with HUD <br /> standards. However, recent inspection scores indicate that further modernization efforts are <br /> needed to ensure that public housing units remain safe, sustainable, and accessible for residents. <br /> A more extensive and strategic modernization plan is required to address structural deficiencies, <br /> aging infrastructure, and outdated facilities in the town's 296 public housing units. In addition to <br /> general improvements, expanding the number of ADA-compliant and accessible units is a critical <br /> priority, as many current units do not meet the needs of elderly residents and individuals with <br /> disabilities.As discussed earlier in this plan, ensuring that more units incorporate universal design <br /> features—such as wider doorways, step-free entries, and accessible bathrooms—will be essential <br /> to meeting the growing demand for barrier-free housing. <br /> Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low-and <br /> moderate-income families residing in public housing. <br /> The Town of Chapel Hill is committed to enhancing the management and physical conditions of its <br /> public housing developments while fostering greater accessibility and socioeconomic diversity.As <br /> part of these efforts,the town aims to increase the number of accessible units to better serve <br /> individuals with disabilities, ensuring that public housing meets the needs of all residents. <br /> Additionally, Chapel Hill is actively working to deconcentrate poverty within its public housing <br /> communities by promoting mixed-income housing opportunities, enhancing resident services, and <br /> implementing strategies that encourage economic mobility.These improvements will not only <br /> modernize and maintain public housing units but also create a more inclusive, sustainable, and <br /> equitable living environment for current and future residents. <br /> Discussion <br /> 32 <br />