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1
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Priority Need Name
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Increase Access to Affordable Housing
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Priority Level
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High
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Population
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Extremely Low Income
Low Income
Moderate Income
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly Families
Public Housing Residents
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
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Geographic Areas Affected
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Countywide
CDBG Eligible
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Associated Goals
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Housing rehabilitation
Homeownership assistance
Affordable rental housing
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Description
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Provide assistance to homeowners and renters to increase access to affordable housing and to extend the life of existing units.
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Basis for Relative Priority
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High housing costs reduce economic opportunities and access to prosperity.
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2
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Priority Need Name
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Decrease Homelessness
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Priority Level
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High
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Population
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Families with Children
Elderly Families
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
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Geographic Areas Affected
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Countywide
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Associated Goals
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Provide housing/services to the homeless/at risk of homelessness
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Description
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Provide support for facilities and services that are targeted at those experiencing homelessness and/or at risk of homelessness
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Basis for Relative Priority
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Homelessness has been increasing and there is a need to provide shelter and support for persons experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless. This includes persons who are living in cars, doubled up or couch surfing. Support could come in the form of emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing and services related to health and mental health, substance abuse issues, etc.
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3
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Priority Need Name
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Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements
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Priority Level
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High
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Population
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Extremely Low Income
Low Income
Moderate Income
Non-housing Community Development
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Geographic Areas Affected
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CDBG Eligible
Countywide
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Associated Goals
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Improve public infrastructure
Improve public facilities
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Description
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Improvements to public facilities and infrastructure and facilities that deliver public services. Infrastructure improvements include: solid waste disposal, flood drains, water/sewer, streets, sidewalks, neighborhood facilities, and parks and recreational facilities. Examples of public facilities include those that serve youth/children, abused and neglected children, seniors, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable populations.
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Basis for Relative Priority
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There is a need to make improvements, particularly in low- and moderate-income areas in which the local jurisdictions are less able to leverage resources or attract investments that are necessary to improve the quality of life. There is a significant need for water resources, wastewater and improved drainage throughout the county.
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4
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Priority Need Name
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Public Services
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Priority Level
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High
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Population
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Extremely Low Income
Low Income
Moderate Income
Non-homeless special needs
Persons with disabilities
Victims of domestic violence
Homeless
Families with children
Non-housing Community Development
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Geographic Areas Affected
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Countywide
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Associated Goals
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Provide public services
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Description
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Delivery of public services for seniors, persons with disabilities, youth, victims of domestic violence, abused and neglected children as well as childcare services, health and mental health services, transportation, non-homeless special needs and employment training.
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Basis for Relative Priority
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A variety of public services are needed including services for seniors, youth and children, those needing mental health services, health services, services for persons with disabilities, services for victims of domestic violence and non-homeless special needs. Public transportation is a significant need to enable individuals to access services.
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5
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Priority Need Name
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Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Choice
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Priority Level
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High
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Population
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Extremely Low Income
Low Income
Moderate Income
Families with Children
Elderly Families
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
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Geographic Areas Affected
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Countywide
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Associated Goals
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Fair housing activities
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Description
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Provide education and outreach to the community regarding fair housing laws
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Basis for Relative Priority
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There is the continued need for education and outreach for the general public, those in the real estate industry, landlords and property managers regarding fair housing laws.
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6
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Priority Need Name
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Planning and Administration
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Priority Level
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High
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Population
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Extremely Low Income
Low Income
Moderate Income
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Geographic Areas Affected
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Countywide
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Associated Goals
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Planning and administration
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Description
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Administrative and planning costs to operate the CDBG program successfully.
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Basis for Relative Priority
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Effective and efficient implementation of CDBG funding requires adequate resources for program planning and administration.
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