Program Managers’ Training Conference March 14, 2016 Washington, D.C. Managing HOME Funding Program Managers’ Training Conference March 14, 2016 Washington, D.C.

Solutions to Funding Changes Planning Workgroups Solicit ideas to address funding changes Milestones Chart Address 24-month commitment requirement To address reduced funding OCD formed planning workgroups to solicit ideas To address the 24-month commitment issue OCD developed a milestones chart

Planning Workgroups Started in 2013 Program review and redesign Three groups of 31 volunteer stakeholders Devise proposals based on minimum and ideal budgets Began process early in 2013 Goal was to review current program and redesign based on federal funding reductions Three groups consisting of OCD staff facilitators and 31 volunteer stakeholders OCD program staff reviewed the proposals to identify unique ideas and common themes

Planning Workgroup Suggestions Develop Moderate Rehab Activity Revise Residential Rehab Standards Develop Rental Repair Activity Create two programs Population-based funding Funding targeting neighborhoods Encourage and incentivize collaboration Develop a Moderate Rehabilitation Activity Revise the Residential Rehabilitation Standards (RRS) to be less stringent Develop a Rental Repair Activity Offer two separate programs: Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program focuses on housing stock Residential Impact Program – focuses on the needs and services for residents Funding limits based on population Set-aside for neighborhood targeting Encourage/incentivize more effective engagement and collaboration amongst all local service providers

Adopted Program Changes Preserve and improve Ohio’s affordable housing stock Activities Activities grouped for flexibility Created Rental Repair Activity Administrative Revised RRS for flexibility Developed Property Inspection List Minimum population criteria Incentives Partnerships have higher grant ceilings Collaboration efforts rated and scored in application New name: Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) Program Through an efficient, flexible, and impactful approach, the Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program will partner with Ohio communities to preserve and improve the affordable housing stock for low- and moderate-income Ohioans, strengthen neighborhoods, and support community collaboration. Incentivized partnership formations by giving points on applications and higher ceilings amounts for partnership applications Incentivized collaboration by developing a component of the application where collaboration efforts are rated and scored. Created a Rental Repair Activity Made the minimum criteria for a city to be eligible to apply at least 25% LMI population Organized activities into categories to allow more flexibility in expending funds: Rehabilitation Assistance (Owner and Rental) Homeownership Assistance (Homeownership (DPA/Rehabilitation or DPA only and New Construction with Habitat for Humanity) Repair Assistance (Owner and Rental) Tenant Based Rental Assistance Revised the RRS to be more flexible and more in line with HUD’s requirements Developed the Property Inspection List in the Residential Rehabilitation Standards that allows inspectors to prioritize housing needs to prevent walkaways and stretch funds to assist more clients.

Results 118 communities formed 52 partnerships Matching funds and collaboration stretch funds More projects with administrative updates The development of 52 partnerships comprised of 118 communities. CHIP Program funds are stretched due to required matching funds and incentivized collaboration relationships Grantees have been able to stretch CHIP Program funds by using the updated RRS and the Property Inspection List

Milestones Chart

Milestones Chart Key Elements Determines amounts to be committed and expended No fault amendment period to move funds or reduce grant Progressive punitive measures to meet milestones Commitment date allows state to reallocate funds Contains a tool to plug in grant funds in order to determine amounts to be committed and expended at each milestone Contains a no fault amendment period to allow grantees to move funds between eligible categories or reduce total grant amount. Contains progressive punitive measures to encourage grantees to meet milestones. Has a commitment date that allows the State to reallocate unexpended HOME funds within the 24-month commitment date.

Shana Garrett, Section Supervisor Contact Information Shana Garrett, Section Supervisor Residential Rehabilitation Section shana.garrett@development.ohio.gov 614.466.4472