1. Taking the Lead without a Local Lead Agency
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2. Current Issues:
At MFA, “Special Needs Households” are considered a priority area for developers to service in New Mexico.
State cut funding for Local Lead Agencies (LLAs) , now developers must be more creative in their approach to serve these great needs.
MFA’s competitive LIHTC program can help developers achieve these goals for the state.
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3. 2018 updates to scoring criteria regarding households with special needs
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4. Must also submit a Service Coordination Budget and Certification
Project Applicants requesting consideration for points for Project in which units are reserved for Households with Special Housing Needs (Scoring Criterion no. 9) are required to submit a Service Coordination Plan
Must also submit a Service Coordination Budget and Certification
Details are provided in the QAP
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5. Criterion 9: Special Housing Needs (0-15 points) NEW from 2018
Service Coordination Certification required + proposed budget; required to score at least five points
Additional 10 points available for deeper services
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6. Additional Bonus Points
Food Pantry Onsite +2 points
Free Transportation + 5 points
Health Promotion/Wellness classes +3 points
Case Management Services +5 points
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7. Don’t Forget:
All three set asides (special housing needs, senior housing and households with children) are required to:
Comply with Fair Housing Act requirements;
Services must be provided through-out entire affordability period; and
Owners may not allow for more than a 30 day gap in service.
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8. Call to Action
Our end goal is to expand housing for residents with special needs
Providing services to households with special needs is not more complex than providing to seniors or children
Developers giving priority to housing for special needs can widen the populations served
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9. 2019 QAP draft posted Monday!
We encourage input and suggestions on our 2019 QAP draft that will be made public on our website as of this upcoming Monday September 17th
The public comment will last for 21 days
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10. Featured Speaker: Flynann Janisee, Executive Director of Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation
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