1. Georgia Affordable Housing Conference DCA  10/09/15

2. 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

3. Fair Housing: What We See

14. 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

15. 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

16. Major Non-Point Changes  Qualifications for Project Participants  Capacity  Eligibility Certified Entity  Site & Neighborhood Standards  Section 811  Entire Portfolio

17. HOME Changes: Legislative  Federal Funding Bills  Senate  House  2015 Appropriations Outlook  Contingency Planning  Opportunity to replace funding sources

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. Key Additional Topics  Property Tax Case  GAO Audit on Development Costs  Davis Bacon Audit  Fair Housing  Accessibility (DOJ)  Credit Pricing