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Georgia Affordable Housing Conference DCA 10/09/15
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DCA Strategic Housing Goals Increasing access to thriving communities through outreach and development in areas of opportunity Partnering across Georgia to grow and achieve local visions for strong communities Fostering inclusive communities free of barriers to individuals underserved by existing housing programs Access to quality schools, quality jobs, diverse neighborhoods, affordable and reliable transportation Financing affordable housing and undertaking outreach to landlords Education: Demonstrating to communities the value of affordable housing Concerted community development and measureable outcomes Capitalizing on existing local momentum and supporting new community development Education: capacity building, technical assistance, and targeted financing Overcoming barriers to access for people with disabilities, returning citizens, extremely low-income households, and individuals experiencing homelessness Increasing access to housing support and encouraging outreach to landlords Education: increasing knowledge of housing options
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Fair Housing: What We See
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Fair Housing: New Scoring Stable Communities: 8 pts Stable Communities (3) ¼-mile buffer added DPH Measurements (3) Georgia HIA Mixed-income (2) Must receive 50% points from above sections Revitalization Plan: 10 pts Revitalization Plan (3) 2 points if outside QCT 2 nonprofit letters Choice Grant (10) Limited to 1 Applicant Multiplier (3) Desirables, Education, Leveraging, Jobs, Mixed- Income
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Additional Scoring Changes Deeper Targeting 3 pts PBRA (2) Stable Communities (3) Leveraging Conventional Debt (4) Removed Ground Leases Sustainable Developments Certifications (2) Removed Charrette Phased Developments 3 pts Preservation Priority 5 pts Stable Communities Revitalization Plans
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Major Non-Point Changes Qualifications for Project Participants Capacity Eligibility Certified Entity Site & Neighborhood Standards Section 811 Entire Portfolio
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HOME Changes: Legislative Federal Funding Bills Senate House 2015 Appropriations Outlook Contingency Planning Opportunity to replace funding sources
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HOME Changes: DCA Revamping HOME Scoring Gatekeeper Criteria Flexible and Rural breakdown (60% Rural) Senior housing set-aside (35%) New Experience Categories 5 DCA HOME loans (first) 10 HOME loans from any source (second) Bonded contractor and Previous Projects Tie-breaker: Fair Housing measurements
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2015 Applications Preliminary Scoring Announcement October 19 th 75 Applications 23 Apps DCA Score is same or higher than self score 52 Apps Average 2.5 pts lost 124 Lost pts 19 Application Completeness 17 Community Transportation Options 13 Leveraging 11 Desirable & Undesirable *All data on slide subject to change
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Innovative Project Concepts Partnerships with nonprofits to provide classes and services around health, literacy, cooking, etc. Partnership with city for Brownfield redevelopment Purpose Built Community model in a new city Improved air sealing practices coupled with installation of an advanced ventilation design On-site health services, with a focus on prevention Using new technology to track health of residents
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Key Additional Topics Property Tax Case GAO Audit on Development Costs Davis Bacon Audit Fair Housing Accessibility (DOJ) Credit Pricing
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