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February 10 2026 AHAB meeting-supplemental notes taken by Willie Hilliard <br /> In attendance: Matthew Ferguson, Kyle Myers, Anna Jefferson, Mariela Hernandez, Mary <br /> Towell, Thomas Grastly, Alycia Reid, Andrew Semmes; Staff: Aaron Rimmler-Cohen, Blake <br /> Rosser, Willie Hilliard <br /> Updates <br /> Staff- <br /> Aaron - Choosing Home (dept. of health), Health Equity Fund, state funds with ESFR. <br /> Choosing Home can focus on homeowners that are aging in place. Ideally we can layer <br /> funds and also help others that may be outside of our state funding. We are good with <br /> TBRA through HOME funding. HOME applications are being processed by our non-profit <br /> partners across all categories of HOME: acquisition, construction, Rehab&Repair, <br /> TBRA(Tenant Based Rental Assistance. Via RFP we will be grading those applications in late <br /> February. Qualifications include: <br /> - Median income, vulnerable populations and homes recognized around the 5-year <br /> consolidated plan. Wrapped up Longtime Homeowner Assistance Program this year. We <br /> also had $85k from town of Chapel Hill and $45k to Carrboro. Total of a little over$500k <br /> provided between all (including Orange County). <br /> Blake - The cold weather shelter that we are operating for homeless pop. Is taking up a <br /> Large part of our time and effort. Mass care shelter 2 weeks ago and had to move to <br /> Seymore center to use as warming center during the day as well. <br /> HCV:Working through steps to operationalize project-based vouchers. Exciting and <br /> Looking to have online early next year. Project based vouchers for section 8 participants, <br /> but difference is with landlord and Orange County. This usually provides a 20-year contract <br /> for the home. <br /> Board- Matthew(for Lynn) : Early voting is starting soon, so please do go out! <br /> Community Meeting Plannin <br /> Location is still expected to be Marian Cheeks Jackson Center. <br />