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• Identify land where homes can be built even if they would normally be built. Where are there opportunities to build in the County and rurally? Transportation and access are still important. • Won't be seeking funds for new development right away, but interested in discussing spacing funding and what commitments can look like. • Building only a handful of units at a time might put certain developers at a disadvantage. But these developers serve important niches. Don't want to get lost in the race to get more homes, and not consider the specific needs of permanent supportive housing. ■ Habitat for Humanity • Emphasis shifting to preservation. Increased budget for repairs, aiming for$500,000. Costs going through the roof. Scope of repairs is also greatly increasing (not just a deck, for example). o Any funds for repairs is much needed. • Homeownership and new construction. Trying to use land more wisely, build more densely. • How to get construction costs down is a goal, but everything before that (predevelopment) coming from government, donation, or selling lots to market builders. • Serve 30-80% AMI. • Leaned on bond funding for a long time, but costs are easily 4 times more now. • Do need money for larger projects to get infrastructure in the ground. Appreciate how the County spreads money around as much as possible. ■ Discussion • Home Repair pipeline: Habitat has about 6 month waiting, aim to do 40-50 repairs per year. • UNC has identified $2 million in repair costs in the County (for folks that have applied and we have identified). About 195 households. Capped at $60,000 per home. Many have needs that are much higher. • Churches with land o Don't know how to use it or how to access County money. o They are not always on transportation routes, but have lots of land. o Could do outreach to churches on an annual basis? • Mobile home parks o An important community and constituency o Programs to support these folks (beyond just urgent repair)