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1 Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org Affordable Housing in Chapel Hill, North Carolina Loryn Clark Town of Chapel Hill October 1, 2015

2 Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org Chapel Hill By the Numbers Population about 60,000 UNC Chapel Hill – approximately 30,000, estimated 6,000 live off campus within 1 mile Area Median Income - $67,000 Median Household Income – over $100,000 Median House Value - $367,800

3 Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org Chapel Hill Facts Less than 20% of employees live in Chapel Hill Major employers: UNC, UNC Healthcare, BCBS, municipal government Despite past growth, Chapel Hill has limited land for future growth. Our housing market has a strong unmet demand in the 30-80% of Area Median Income

4 Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org Chapel Hill Facts Our population over age 55 has grown. There has been limited growth in other ages. Below average growth in the ages 19-44 in 1990-2010 Between 1990-2010, all household incomes levels below $75,000 either flat or declined In the 1990-2010 household incomes over $100,000 grew by 332%

5 Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org (Not so) Secrets to Our Success Council Support Education and Outreach Community Support Resources 1234

6 Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org Council Support Commitment to affordable housing since the 1970’s Expectations are clear Comprehensive Plan Theme Council initiated key housing initiatives Inclusionary Zoning Housing Advisory Board

7 Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org How the Town supports affordable housing Manage 336 public housing units and 4 transitional housing units - Inclusionary Zoning Created affordable housing strategies Waive development fees for affordable housing (Planning and Inspections) Provide operating support - General Fund and Human Services funds Donate Town-owned land/property Provide HOME program match Support and participate in Partnership to End Homelessness Support to homeowners/renters –Housing rehabilitation –Emergency repairs –Sewer connection

8 Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org Education and Outreach Work closely with partners Studies Committees/Task forces Come Learn With Us Tell our stories How does affordable housing policy impact me? 3

9 Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org Community Support Essential community advocacy efforts Affordable housing providers/advocates Community Survey Community feedback

10 Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org Resources Adequate staff resources and training Elevated status of affordable housing within organizational structure Improved cross-departmental relationships UNC Chapel Hill 4

11 Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org Council Support Education and Outreach Community Support Resources 1234

12 Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org The Results Housing created:  321 units approved; 201 built to date Funding  $3.6m approved; $1.1m received  Affordable Housing Fund Funded by payments-in-lieu of affordable housing  Affordable Housing Development Reserve “Penny for Housing” campaign

13 Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org Success with Community Land Trust Model

14 Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | www.townofchapelhill.org


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