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13 <br /> Based on concerns gathered during the Consolidated Plan public engagement period in winter <br /> 24-25, the LGAHC recommendation for the 2025-26 HOME Award is to focus spending on 1) <br /> Repair and Rehabilitation programs to be managed by Orange County's repair programs, and 2) <br /> Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) to be managed by the Orange County Partnership to <br /> End Homelessness (OCPEH) with its Rapid Rehousing Program. <br /> Based on all comments received, the 2025 Annual Action Plan will be presented at the Board's <br /> June 17, 2025, Business meeting for approval. <br /> Blake Rosser, Housing Director, made the following presentation: <br /> Slide #1 <br /> HOME Public Hearings —2025 <br /> Annual Action Plan (AAP) <br /> May 20, 2025 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> Slide #2 <br /> An AAP based on Consolidated Plan findfiigs <br /> • Repair and Rehabilitation (50l) <br /> o Home repair programs are essential to prevent displacement and maintain <br /> affordable homeownership. <br /> a Targeted fundingfor repairs,particularly for low-income and elderly <br /> homeowners,should be prioritized. <br /> • Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (50%) <br /> o Median rent increased 35,7%(from$970 to$1,316)over the same period. <br /> o Top Unmet Need:Lack of affordable housing for LMI households—TBRA is <br /> Our Best Tool to Address 30%AM I and Below <br /> h��•S 1�1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> i, 45 NOXIII ffAROLINA <br /> •:r <br />