1. New Castle County Department of Community Services
Spring Public Meeting
April 26, :00 am
Housing and Community Development Programs
Annual Action Plan Recommendations
July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018

2. Annual Action Plan July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 Agenda
HUD Consolidated Plan Goals
New Castle County Consolidated Plan Priorities
Key Dates
Breakdown of Priorities, Goals, Objectives & Planned Accomplishments
One Year Action Plan Recommendations

3. HUD Consolidated Plan Goals
To Provide Decent Housing
To Provide a Suitable Living Environment
To Expand Economic Opportunities

4. 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan Priorities
Expand the Supply of Housing for Affordable Homeownership
Rehabilitate Homes for LMI Homeowners and Seniors
Increase Homeownership Opportunities for LMI Families
Expand the Availability of Rental Stock for LMI Households
Support Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Assist Those at Risk of Becoming Homeless
Assist Homeless Populations
Strengthen Communities by Providing Public and Social Services
Support Programs that Provide Economic Opportunities and
Empower LMI Persons to Achieve Self Sufficiency

5. 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan Target Populations
Veterans
Chronically Homeless and Homeless
Elderly
Disabled
Victims of Domestic Violence
Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Persons or Households Earning less than 80% of AMI

6. Annual Action Plan July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Key Dates
November 15, 2016
NCC Fall Public Hearing/Funding Proposal Distribution/Review of Annual Performance Report
December 19, 2016
NCC Funding Application Deadline
April 17, 2017
Draft Availability Published - One Year Action Plan for 7/1/16– 6/30/18. Public Comment Period Opens
April 26, 2017
Spring Public Meeting
May 15, 2017
Public Comment Period Closes
May 25, 2017
New Castle County Council consideration of Action Plan

7. Annual Action Plan July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Key Dates –cont. TBD
Submission of Annual Plan to HUD
Mandatory Technical Assistance Meeting for
Sub-recipients
July 1, 2017
One Year Action Plan Projects Begin
June 30, 2018
One Year Action Plan Projects End
(where applicable)

8. NCC Consolidated Plan Priorities 2015 - 2020
HOUSING PRIORITY #1:
Expand the Supply of Housing for Affordable Homeownership
GOAL: Increase the supply of decent, for-sale housing opportunities for the County’s low and moderate income (LMI) households through coordination with area CHDOs, non-profit and for-profit agencies, and private developers.
OBJECTIVE: To construct new for sale units affordable to LMI households located in the areas of the County where the need is greatest.
PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: For Profit and Non Profit housing development of new affordable units
100 – 300 units over five years

9. NCC Consolidated Plan Priorities 2015 - 2020
HOUSING PRIORITY #2:
Housing Rehabilitation for Low and Moderate Income Homeowners
GOAL: Support families and individuals who already own their homes but, due to economic hardship or excessive cost-burden, are not able to make repairs necessary for critical upkeep and value retention
OBJECTIVE: Provide owner-occupied housing rehabilitation assistance to LMI households with income up to 80% of MFI to provide livable environments and retain affordability
PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CS Department Programs, approximately 100 units per year
-Homeowner Rehab Direct Loan Program
-Emergency Home Repair Loans
-HIP Rehab Loans
-Senior Minor Home Repair Grants
-Architectural Accessibility Grants

10. NCC Consolidated Plan Priorities 2015 - 2020
HOUSING PRIORITY #3:
Increasing Homeownership Opportunities
GOAL: Increase homeownership opportunities for LMI families and individuals in New Castle County and expand the options available to these groups
OBJECTIVE: To provide homeownership assistance to
potential homeowner households
PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CS Department
Downpayment and Settlement Loans and NSP
Foreclosed Homes Resale
- Up to 900 units over five years

11. NCC Consolidated Plan Priorities 2015 - 2020
HOUSING PRIORITY #4:
Expand the Supply of Rental Housing for Low and Moderate Income Households
GOAL: Increase supply of decent, affordable and accessible rental housing opportunities available for the County’s lowest-income households through coordination with area CHDOs, non-profit and for-profit agencies, and private developers
OBJECTIVE: To construct new rental units affordable to
households at less than 50% of area median income,
located in the areas of the County where the need
is greatest.
PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Leverage HOME funds
with DSHA Tax Credit projects and production
of NSP program rental units for special needs
- 35 to 40 units over five years

12. NCC Consolidated Plan Priorities 2015-2020
HOUSING PRIORITY #5:
Support Housing for Persons with Disabilities
GOAL: Support independent living housing options for
persons with disabilities
OBJECTIVE: To provide housing rehabilitation activities that support independent living for persons with disabilities through in-house rehabilitation programs and collaboration with for-profit and non-profit housing providers
PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS over five years:
- Up to 45 architectural accessibility grants for ramps for homeowners
- Up to 25 units renovated through subgrantees with NSP, HOME, and CDBG

13. NCC Consolidated Plan Priorities 2015 - 2020
HOUSING PRIORITY #6:
Assist Those At Risk of Becoming Homeless
GOAL: Assist those at-risk of becoming homeless by partnering with non-profit organizations and other public agencies to provide homeless prevention and diversion services.
OBJECTIVE: To provide operating support to local providers who provide subsistence payments which allow people to remain stably housed
PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Annually support for three or more organizations that provide emergency assistance

14. NCC Consolidated Plan Priorities 2015 - 2020
HOUSING PRIORITY #7:
Assist Homeless Populations
GOAL: Assist homeless populations by providing stability and opportunity to the County’s homeless populations through work with non profit organizations and other public agencies to provide homeless shelter operational support and Rapid Re-Housing services.
OBJECTIVE: To provide operating support and other
necessary assistance to local homeless service providers
PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Annual operational support for at least six or more emergency shelter or transitional housing facilities and annually allocate at least 40% of Emergency Solution Grant funding toward Rapid-Rehousing activities

15. NCC Consolidated Plan Priorities 2015 – 2020
NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SUITABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT PRIORITY:
Strengthening Communities
OBJECTIVE: Delivery quality public services and social services for low and moderate income persons, especially area children and youth, the elderly, and persons with disabilities

16. NCC Consolidated Plan Priorities 2015 – 2020
NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EXPANDED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PRIORITY:
Expand Economic Opportunities
OBJECTIVE: to expand economic opportunities by supporting programs that advocate more jobs paying self-sufficient wages; homeownership opportunities and the development of activities that promote long term community viability, and the empowerment of LMI persons to achieve self-sufficiency
OBJECTIVE: Support organizations that work to provide comprehensive economic development services and programs

17. Estimated Funding Sources
July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
*Important Notice:
Congress has not completed the appropriations process for the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for FY2017 allocations. New Castle County’s Draft Annual Action Plan estimates are based on a 5% decrease of last year’s HUD allocation. As noted with programs supplemented by federal funding, the sub-grant of awards is strictly contingent upon New Castle County’s receipt of federal allocations and is subject to change.

18. Estimated Funding Sources July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
Federal Funds allocated in the Annual Action Plan
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
$1,992,597.95
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
$688,284.50
Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG)
$185,877.95
CDBG Estimated Carry Forward and Program Income
$1,094,859.00
HOME Estimated Carry Forward and Program Income
$412,137.00
Total Federal Funding:
$4,373,756.40

19. Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020
One Year Action Plan Recommendations
HOUSING PRIORITY #1:
Expand the Supply of Housing for Affordable Homeownership
Funding Recommendations July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
Diamond State C.L.T., Inc.-Communities of Opportunity Program
Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County – Middletown Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives- Grace Point
Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware -
Route 9 Corrdior Homeownership Project
TOTAL: $603,000 in HOME funds ($103,000 CHDO)
Diamond State C.L.T., $50,000
Habitat for Humanity, $250,000
Interfaith Dunleith, $303,000 ($200,000 HOME EN & $103,000 HOME CHDO)

20. Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020
One Year Action Plan Recommendations
HOUSING PRIORITY #2:
Housing Rehabilitation for Low and Moderate Income Homeowners and Seniors
Funding Recommendations July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
Emergency Home Repair Loans
Homeowner Rehab Direct Loans
HIP Rehab Loans
Relocation Contingency
Senior Minor Home Repair Grants
TOTAL: $1,747,066 in CDBG
Emergency Repairs, $300,000
Homeowner Rehab Direct Loans, $152,230
HIP Rehab Loans, $100,760
Relocation, $15,000
Senior Home Repair Grants, $100,000
Staff Delivery Cost, $1,079,076

21. Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020
One Year Action Plan Recommendations
HOUSING PRIORITY #3:
Increase Homeownership Opportunities
Funding Recommendations July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
First Time Home Buyers Programs – CDBG
TOTAL: $318,000 in CDBG
Down Payment & Settlement Assistance Program, $300,000
Section 8 Down Payment & Settlement Assistance Program, $18,000

22. Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020
One Year Action Plan Recommendations
HOUSING PRIORITY #4:
Expand the Supply of Rental Housing for Low and Moderate Income Households
Funding Recommendations July 1, 2017– June 30, 2018
Projects that increase the supply of Rental Housing for LMI income households are currently funded with prior HOME dollars.
Total: $0.00 in HOME Funds this year

23. Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020
One Year Action Plan Recommendations
HOUSING PRIORITY #5:
Support Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Funding Recommendations July 1, 2017– June 30, 2018
Arc of Delaware – Group Home Renovations
Connections Community Support Programs – Group Home Renovations
NCC Community Services Department -
Architectural Accessibility Grants
Total: $355,000 in HOME and CDBG
Arc of Delaware, $105,000
Architectural Accessibility, $50,000
Connections, $200,000

24. Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020
One Year Action Plan Recommendations
HOUSING PRIORITY #6:
Assist Those At Risk of Becoming Homeless
Funding Recommendations July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
Catholic Charities- Crisis Alleviation Programs for Homelessness Prevention (2)
Ingleside Homes- Senior HOPE Homelessness Prevention Program
Lutheran Community Services-Homelessness Prevention Services
Richardson Park Community Action Program- Homelessness Prevention Services
Total: $75,000 in CDBG
Catholic Charities, $30,000 (Homeless Prevention $10,000 & HIV Homeless Prevention $20,000)
Ingleside, $15,000
Lutheran Community Services, $20,000
Richardson Park, $10,000

25. Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020
One Year Action Plan Recommendations
HOUSING PRIORITY #7:
Assist Homeless Populations
Funding Recommendations July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
Family Help
Stehm
Homeless Planning Council of DE- Housing Alliance Delaware
Family Promise- Rapid Re-Housing Program
Family Promise
Ministry of Caring
Salvation Army
YWCA
Total: $182,500 in ESG and CDBG
Family Help, $7,500 (Transitional Housing)
Stehm, $5,000 (Transitional Housing)
Housing Alliance Delaware formerly HPC, -$20,000
Family Promise Rapid Re-Housing Program, $90,000
Family Promise, $15,000 (Shelter Case Management)
Ministry of Caring, ($15,000 Shelter Operations)
Salvation Army, ($15,000 Shelter Operations)
YWCA, ($15,000 Shelter Operations)

26. Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020
One Year Action Plan Recommendations
Suitable Living Environment Priority
Strengthening Communities through Public & Social Services
Funding Recommendations July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
Arc of Delaware
Boys & Girls Clubs of DE- Claymont & Greater Newark
Child Inc.
Christ Servants Mission
DE Ecumenical Council on Children & Families
Duffy’s Hope
Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware
Edgemoor Revitalization Cooperation, Inc.
Homeless Planning Council of Delaware
Latin American Community Center
Jewish Family Services
Newark Senior Center
New Castle County Absalom Senior Center
New Castle County Summer Recreational Camps
Police Athletic League of Delaware
United Cerebral Palsy of DE- Camp Manito
Wilmington Senior Center
YWCA – Domestic Violence Program
Neighborhood Revitalization “Clean-Ups”
Total: $172,500 in CDBG

27. Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020
One Year Action Plan Recommendations
Expanded Economic Opportunities Priority
Opportunities for Economical Empowerment & Self-Sufficiency
Funding Recommendations July 1, 2017– June 30, 2018
Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County
Nehemiah Gateway
Tech Impact IT Works Program
Total: $27,500 in CDBG
Goodwill of DE, $7,500
Nehemiah Gateway, $10,000
Tech Impact-IT Works, $10,000

28. Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020
One Year Action Plan Recommendations
Balance of Funds
Funding Recommendations July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018
City of Newark, Cooperating Community Programs
$246,682
NCC Administration
(CDBG, HOME, ESG)
$648,757
Total: $895,439
City of Newark, $246,682 –
($29, Admin, $37, Public Services, $180, other)
NCC Administration, $648,757
($573,167 CDBG, $12,991 ESG, $62,599 HOME)

29. Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2015 – 2020
Comments on the Plan Will Be Accepted Until May 15, 2017
Mail Comments to Nicole Waters, New Castle County Department of Community Services, 77 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720
comments to
Thank You for Your Participation!
Questions or Comments?