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~ 5'/ <br />Chapter 5: Housing Element <br />maintain an appropriate rate of homeownership in the <br />county. <br />Local non-profit housing providers are in need of <br />financial assistance to develop needed affordable <br />housing and to provide homebuyer assistance. New <br />dedicated funding sources need to be identified to fill <br />this gap. <br />5.6. GOALS <br />The following housing goals will guide future policy and <br />implementation strategies for the county. <br />Housing Overarching Goal: Opportunity for all citizens of <br />Orange County to rent or purchase safe, decent, accessible, <br />and affordable housing. <br />Housing Goal 1: A wide range of types and densities of quality <br />housing affordable to all in all parts of the county. <br />Housing Goal 2: Housing that is useable by as many people as <br />possible regardless of age, ability or circumstance. <br />Housing Goal 3: The preservation, repair, and replacement of <br />existing housing supply. <br />Housing Goal 4: Development ordinances and incentives that <br />promote inclusionary practices and housing options for all <br />income levels. <br />5.7. OBJECTIVES <br />The intent of this Plan is that this list of objectives will help guide <br />regular and ongoing decisions-making by the county related to <br />housing initiatives. Each objective has a specific timeline for <br />completion. The timeline key is shown in the box below. <br />Housing Goal 1: A wide range of types and densities of <br />quality housing affordable to all in all parts of the county. <br />Objective H-1.1: (Onaoin <br />Implement the county-wide Housing and Community <br />Timeline Completion Date Development Consolidated Plan to assist in the rehabilitation <br />Ongoing Ongoing and development of affordable housing and community <br />Short Term 1-2 years development programs in the county.s° <br />Medium Term 3-5 years <br />Long Term > 5 years Ob1ective H-1.2: (Ongoing <br />Concentrate the Orange County Community Development <br />Block Grant Program efforts and resources in those areas of <br />the county occupied by low and moderate-income households <br />and having the most severe housing and community <br />development needs.55 <br />Orc%i.vi,~-e CQwvtty Co-vn~~rehP.v~we f lave WORKING DRAFT 3-5-08 59 <br />