1. TAMPA PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE (TPV) 140 Apartments Multi-Residential Case Study
Zenia Gallo – Relocation Project Manager
Florida Department Of Transportation District VII

2. PROJECT SYNOPSIS Project # 2586431 Parcel 201 Tampa, FL
I-275/I-4 From N Hillsborough River to Downtown Interchange
Operational Improvements
Ramp Modifications
Advanced Right of Way for the Tampa Interstate Study

4. SUBJECT PROPERTY

6. SITE CHARACTERISTICS 1 parking space per apartment
1 bathroom per apartment
No elevators – some buildings 3 floors
No balconies or patios
Limited view and access to the river
No playground, swings or ball fields
No free access to computers or Internet
No swimming pool
Inadequate exterior lighting
No security
Noise from Interstate
No shopping within walking distance
(some amenities not allowed by HUD when constructed)
Near Schools

7. KEY - PROPER PRE-PLANNING
FHWA-Florida Division
US Dept. of HUD, HUD Jacksonville Office & HUD Relo Specialist for Florida
Local Section 8 Housing Office
City of Tampa and Hillsborough County 1st Time Homeowner Program Administrators
Newspaper reporters and local community activists

8. ACTION PLAN
Onsite office staffed daily with 3 Sr. Agents and Administrative Assistant
Dedicated Project Manager
Onsite full day Open House before closing transaction
Staff onsite for 6 months prior to closing transaction
Multiple onsite 1st Time Homeowner Seminars in English and Spanish – Materials available
Onsite Rental posters, books and Homes for Sale listings

9. RELOCATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Many personal relocatee contacts
Household Survey Questionnaire
Determine eligibility and lawful status
Identify special needs – handicap, elderly, zero income, transportation
Other Language needs – Spanish, Creole
Verify information
Identify other Project Based Section 8 Apartments
Locate Decent, Safe and Sanitary replacement sites
Move costs – bids
Determine benefits & entitlement amounts
File claims & deliver payments
Provide Advisory Services

10. Can Continue to Rent and receive Rent Supplement Assistance
RESIDENTIAL TENANTS
Can Continue to Rent and receive Rent Supplement Assistance
Low Income – based on 30% of income – Similar to Section 8
Based on family size and needs
Based on difference between current and future rent and utilities
Decent, Safe and Sanitary Comparable Housing
Can use Rent Supplement $$ as Down Payment and become Homeowners
Everyone Received Move Cost benefits
Everyone Received Advisory Services

11. RESIDENTIAL TENANTS

12. TIME SCHEDULE March 13, 2014 – Kick-off Open House – Info gathering
October 31, 2014 – Closed on Purchase – began moves
December 30, 2015 – All apartments vacant = 21 mos.
Used Protective Leasing prior to closing – 5 apartments
One apartment used as Leasing office
All Section 8 Voucher Recipients maintained status
16 Tenants became Homeowners = Approx. 12%
Few other Project Based Section 8 Complexes available

13. SUCCESS STORIES Tenants’ lifestyle is often improved
Nicer community, larger home, modern amenities
Renters often become homeowners - Build equity
Several Seniors moved into Senior Housing

14. FIRST TIME HOMEOWNERS – EXISTING HOME

15. FIRST TIME HOMEOWNER – NEW CONSTRUCTION

17. Winner

18. END RESULT

19. ANY QUESTIONS

20. THANK YOU