Department of Community Services Consolidated Plan July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2020 Housing and Community Development Programs April 24, 2015 and April 27, 2015 Five Year Plan Development

Consolidated Plan Agenda Five Year Plan July 1, 2015 – June 30, Consolidated Five Year Plan Fiscal Year 2016 – Fiscal Year One Year Action Plan Recommendations

Consolidated Plan HUD Requirements Code of Federal Regulations-24 Part 91 outlines the Consolidated Submission for Community Planning and Development Programs CFR mandate the jurisdictions prepare a plan and strategy to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments and expanded economic opportunities for low-and-moderate income persons The plan must be built on a participatory process among citizens, organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders The Consolidated Plan must be submitted to HUD in order to apply for federal funds

Process of the Consolidated Plan Stakeholder consultation (public agencies, private organizations, public housing authorities, etc..) Housing and homeless needs assessment Housing market analysis Strategic plan- local priorities Annual Action Plan - proposed activities for FFY 2015 Citizen Participation – public hearings, comment period

Citizen Participation “Using Innovative Ways to Reach the Masses ” Five Year Plan Web Page: Planhttp:// Plan NCC Press Releases Local Radio and Television Advertisements Facebook and Twitter Newspaper (English and Spanish Publications) Online Surveys Post Cards and Flyers s and Letters to Stakeholders Public Meetings throughout the State Partnered with Jurisdictions

To Provide Decent Housing To Provide a Suitable Living Environment To Expand Economic Opportunities HUD Consolidated Plan Goals

Consolidated Plan Priorities Expand the Supply of Housing for Affordable Homeownership Rehabilitate Homes for LMI Homeowners and Seniors Increase Homeownership Opportunities for LMI Families Expand the Availability of Rental Stock for LMI Households Support Housing for Persons with Disabilities Assist Homeless Populations Assist Those at Risk of Becoming Homeless Strengthen Communities by Providing Public and Social Services Support Programs that Provide Economic Opportunities and Empower LMI Persons to Achieve Self Sufficiency

Consolidated Five Year Plan July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2020 Key Dates September 8, 2014Delaware Housing Needs Assessment is released October 14, 2014Housing and Community Needs Survey becomes available online November 14, 2014NCC Fall Public Hearing/Funding Proposal Distribution/Review of Annual Performance Report November 12, 13, 14, and 17Public Meetings in Dover, Georgetown, New Castle & Wilmington November 23, 2014Housing and Community Needs Survey closes December 15, 2014NCC Funding Application Deadline

Consolidated Five Year Plan July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2020 Key Dates April 10, 2015Draft Availability Published-Consolidated Five Year Plan and One Year Action Plan for 7/1/15 – 6/30/16. Public Comment Period Opens April 24 & April 27, 2015Spring Public Meeting April 28, 2015County Council Resolution May 11, 2015End of Comment Period May 15, 2015Submission of Plan to HUD July 1, 2015Five Year Plan/ One Year Action Plan Begins

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2020 Stakeholder Meetings  Housing Subcommittee of State Council for Persons with Disabilities  Public Housing Authorities  New Castle County/Newark CPD Staff  Released Offenders – Reentry  Veterans  Community Development and Banking  Homeless Policy  Housing Developers and Managers  LMI Homeownership – Housing Counselors, lenders  LMI Service Providers – youth and families  Community Development Organizations

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan Public Participation On-Line Survey October 14, 2014 to November 23, Responses State-Wide, 281 in New Castle County State-Wide Focus Group Meetings – 12 meetings More than 150 participants from a stakeholder list of 500 Fall Public Hearings – Two Held in New Castle County April: Comments on Draft Plan

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2020 Priority Needs from Focus Group and Provider Consultations – Decent Housing Create Affordable Home Buying Opportunities Assist Emergency Shelters, Transitional Housing Facilities and Rapid Re-Housing Programs Assist the Homeless to Gain Permanent Housing Assist Those at Risk of Becoming Homeless Increase the Supply of Quality Affordable Rental Housing especially for the Elderly Increase the Supply of Quality Affordable Rental Housing to People with Disabilities Increase the Supply of Supportive Housing and Services for Special Needs Populations

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2020 Priority Needs from Focus Group and Provider Consultations – Suitable Living Environment Provide Public Services to Special Needs Populations and those identified as Hard to Serve Assist Crime Prevention Programs in Targeted Communities Support Substance Abuse Services Fund LMI Communities with Community Improvements – streets and lighting Assist Community Centers with “Center-Based” Care Fund Public Services to Youth

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2020 Priority Needs from Focus Group and Provider Consultations – Expanded Economic Opportunities Fund Economic Development Activities Support LMI Populations to be Empowered and Self-Sufficient Fund Job Creation and Retention, Employment and Training, Workforce Development, Literacy and GED Preparedness Programs

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan HOUSING PRIORITY #1: Expand the Supply of Housing for Affordable Homeownership GOAL: Increase the supply of decent, for-sale housing opportunities for the County’s low and moderate income (LMI) households through coordination with area CHDOs, non-profit and for-profit agencies, and private developers. OBJECTIVE: To construct new for sale units affordable to LMI households located in the areas of the County where the need is greatest. PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: For Profit and Non Profit housing development of new affordable units  100 – 300 units over five years

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan HOUSING PRIORITY #2: Housing Rehabilitation for Low and Moderate Income Homeowners GOAL: Support families and individuals who already own their homes but, due to economic hardship or excessive cost-burden, are not able to make repairs necessary for critical upkeep and value retention OBJECTIVE: Provide owner-occupied housing rehabilitation assistance to LMI households with income up to 80% of MFI to provide livable environments and retain affordability PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CS Department Programs, approximately 100 units per year -Homeowner Rehab Direct Loan Program -Emergency Home Repair Loans -HIP Rehab Loans -Senior Minor Home Repair Grants -Architectural Accessibility Grants

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan HOUSING PRIORITY #3: Increasing Homeownership Opportunities GOAL: Increase homeownership opportunities for LMI families and individuals in New Castle County and expand the options available to these groups OBJECTIVE: To provide homeownership assistance to potential homeowner households PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CS Department Downpayment and Settlement Loans and NSP Foreclosed Homes Resale - Up to 900 units over five years

HOUSING PRIORITY #4: Expand the Supply of Rental Housing for Low and Moderate Income Households GOAL: Increase supply of decent, affordable and accessible rental housing opportunities available for the County’s lowest-income households through coordination with area CHDOs, non-profit and for-profit agencies, and private developers OBJECTIVE: To construct new rental units affordable to households at less than 50% of area median income, located in the areas of the County where the need is greatest. PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Leverage HOME funds with DSHA Tax Credit projects and production of NSP program rental units for special needs - 35 to 40 units over five years Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan

HOUSING PRIORITY #5: Support Housing for Persons with Disabilities GOAL: Support independent living housing options for persons with disabilities OBJECTIVE: To provide housing rehabilitation activities that support independent living for persons with disabilities through in-house rehabilitation programs and collaboration with for-profit and non-profit housing providers PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS over five years: - Up to 45 architectural accessibility grants for ramps for homeowners - Up to 25 units renovated through subgrantees with NSP, HOME, and CDBG Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan

HOUSING PRIORITY #6: Assist Those At Risk of Becoming Homeless GOAL: Assist those at-risk of becoming homeless by partnering with non-profit organizations and other public agencies to provide homeless prevention and diversion services. OBJECTIVE: To provide operating support and other necessary assistance to local providers that assist individuals and families remain stably housed PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: support for three or more organizations that provide emergency assistance Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan

HOUSING PRIORITY #7: Assist Homeless Populations GOAL: Assist homeless populations by providing stability and opportunity to the County’s homeless populations through work with non profit organizations and other public agencies to provide homeless shelter operational support and Rapid Re-Housing services. OBJECTIVE: To provide operating support and other necessary assistance to local homeless service providers PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Annual operational support for six or more emergency shelter or transitional housing facilities and annually allocate at least 40% of Emergency Solution Grant funding toward Rapid-Rehousing activities Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan

NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT PRIORITY: Strengthening Communities  OBJECTIVE: Delivery quality public services and social services for low and moderate income persons, especially area children and youth, the elderly, and persons with disabilities Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020

NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EXPANDED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PRIORITY: Expand Economic Opportunities  OBJECTIVE: to expand economic opportunities by supporting programs that that advocate more jobs paying self-sufficient wages; homeownership opportunities and the development of activities that promote long term community viability, and the empowerment of LMI persons to achieve self- sufficiency  OBJECTIVE: Support organizations that work to provide comprehensive economic development services and programs Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020

Estimated Funding Sources July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 Consolidated Plan Federal Funding Sources Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) $2,173,525 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)$709,647 Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG)$197,634 CDBG Estimated Carry Forward and Program Income $1,070,807 HOME Estimated Carry Forward and Program Income$859,636 Total Federal Consolidated Plan Funding$5,011,249

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020 One Year Action Plan Recommendations HOUSING PRIORITY #1: Expand the Supply of Housing for Affordable Homeownership Funding Recommendations July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 Habitat East Lake Street Middletown Interfaith Dunleith Acquisition, Rehab, Resale TOTAL: $506,000 in HOME funds

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020 One Year Action Plan Recommendations HOUSING PRIORITY #2: Housing Rehabilitation for Low and Moderate Income Homeowners and Seniors Funding Recommendations July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 Emergency Home Repair Loans Homeowner Rehab Direct Loans HIP Rehab LoansRelocation Contingency Senior Minor Home Repair Grants TOTAL: $1,981,337 in CDBG and HOME

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020 One Year Action Plan Recommendations HOUSING PRIORITY #3: Increase Homeownership Opportunities Funding Recommendations July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 First Time Home Buyers Programs – CDBG TOTAL: $318,000 in CDBG

HOUSING PRIORITY #4: Expand the Supply of Rental Housing for Low and Moderate Income Households Funding Recommendations July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 Marydale Retirement VillageOur Lady of Grace, Inc. Total: $300,000 in HOME Funds Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020 One Year Action Plan Recommendations

HOUSING PRIORITY #5: Support Housing for Persons with Disabilities Funding Recommendations July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 Community Services Dept. Architectural Accessibility Grants Connections Community Support Programs – Group Home Renovations Arc of Delaware – Group Home Renovations UCP of Delaware – Group Home Renovation Total: $325,000 in HOME and CDBG Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020 One Year Action Plan Recommendations

HOUSING PRIORITY #6: Assist Those At Risk of Becoming Homeless Funding Recommendations July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 InglesideLutheran Community Services West End Neighborhood HouseCatholic Charities Total: $35,000 in CDBG Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020 One Year Action Plan Recommendations

HOUSING PRIORITY #7: Assist Homeless Populations Funding Recommendations July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 Family HelpHarriet Tubman Safe House StehmTATSAPOD Homeless Planning CouncilHomeward Bound Ministry of CaringSalvation Army YWCACatholic Charities ConnectionsFamily Promise Total: $209,500 in ESG and CDBG Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020 One Year Action Plan Recommendations

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY #1: Strengthening Communities Funding Recommendations July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2020 Arc of DelawareBoys and Girls Blub – Claymont, Newark Catholic CharitiesChild Inc. – Sparrow Run Delaware Ecumenical Council on Children and Families Delaware Helpline Duffy’s HopeEdgemoor Revitalization Cooperative Homeless Planning CouncilLatin American Community Center MLK Complaint and Referral CenterNewark Senior Center New Castle County Absalom Jones, New Castle County Summer Camps New Castle County Police Department PAL of DelawareRosehill Community Center UCP of Delaware – Camp ManitoYWCA – Domestic Violence Program Total: $223,00 in CDBG Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020 One Year Action Plan Recommendations

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY #2: Expanded Economic Opportunities Funding Recommendations July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 Delaware Alliance for Community Advancement Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware Leased Access Prevention Association Nehemiah GatewayNew Castle County Youth Employment Program Tech Impact Total: $55,000 in CDBG Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020 One Year Action Plan Recommendatio ns

Balance of Funds Funding Recommendations July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 City of Newark, Cooperating Community Programs $266,358 NCC Administration (CDBG, HOME, ESG) $603,103 Total: $869,461 Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020 One Year Action Plan Recommendations

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020 Spring Public Hearing April 24, 2015 and April 27, 2015 Comments on the Plan Will Be Accepted at This Meeting and Through May 11, 2015 Mail or Comments to Nicole Waters, Dept. of Community Services, 77 Reads Way, New Castle DE 19720, Thank You for Your Participation! Questions or Comments?