C O U NT Y OF O RA N GE 2 0 1 9 Acco m p lishments and 2020 Go a l s
O C C OM M U N I T Y R E S O U R C E S - H O U S I N G & C OM M U N I T Y D E V E LO PM E N T & H OM E L E SS PREVENTION 2019 ACCO M PL I S H M E N T S •
Supported the formation of the Orange County Housing Finance Trust (OCHFT) as a joint-powers authority between the County and cities for the purpose of funding housing specifically assisting the homeless population and extremely low-, very low-, and low-income households within the County. To date, 21 cities have joined the OCHFT.
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Completed Community Development activities; two economic development projects rehabilitating two businesses; 17 public facilities and improvement projects improving conditions for about 106,304 people; 11 housing programs with 251 units rehabilitated; and seven public service projects helping about 23,004 people.
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Under the OCCR 2016 PSH NOFA, received requests for 192 project-based vouchers and $5,101,801 in capital funding for seven projects and secured OC Board of Supervisors approval for four of those projects totaling 44 project-based vouchers and $1,871,100 in capital funding. Collectively, these projects will produce an additional 358 affordable housing units.
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Provided rental assistance to over 580 homeless veterans through Orange County Housing Authority in conjunction with support services from the VA Long Beach Health Care System.
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Received 33 additional Mainstream Housing Choice Vouchers ($530,866) to provide rental assistance to non-elderly disabled homeless households.
2020 G OA L S
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Release 2020 Notice of Funding Availability to issue up to $13 million in HOME, Housing Successor Agency and Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funding and 200 Project-Based Housing Choice Vouchers for the development of supportive housing.
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Release OCHFT Notice of Funding Availability to issue up to $5 million in funding for the development of supportive housing.
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Continue to apply for additional housing and community development funding to expand resources, such as additional housing vouchers, housing and community development activities serving low-income households, seniors, youth and homeless.
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Develop and implement Safe Homes for OC Seniors Rehabilitation Program.
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Update Administrative Plan to prepare for the opening of the waiting list.
