ESG public - federal Conversion and rehab for transitional housing Financial Assistance Overnight shelter Rapid re-housing (rental assistance) Rental Assistance Services Transitional housing 1,021,185 0 0 1,021,185 3,063,555 Shelter Operations and services, homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing. Conversion and rehab of transitional housing is not an approved activity under IHFA's ESG Program. of Care public - federal Admin and Planning Housing Rental Assistance Services Other 2,767,872 0 0 2,767,872 8,303,616 Eligible activities are administration, HMIS, services, operations, and leasing for the following housing component types: permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive service only.
2 Public 2015 2019 Affordable Housing Homeless Non-Homeless Special Needs Non-Housing Community Development CDBG: $2,170,341 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 21622 Persons Assisted Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 24 Households Assisted Homeless Person Overnight Shelter: 8 Persons Assisted Overnight/Emergency Shelter/Transitional Housing Beds added: 8 Beds Housing for Homeless added: 5 Household Housing Unit 3 Public Construction 2015 2019 Affordable Housing Non-Homeless Special Needs Non-Housing Community Development CDBG: $1,808,618 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 21622 Persons Assisted Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 20 Households Assisted Rehabilitation
4 Economic Creation 2015 2019 Non-Housing Community Development Economic Development CDBG: $723,477 Jobs created/retained: 60 Jobs 5 Economic Revitalization 2015 2019 Non-Housing Community Development Economic Development CDBG: $723,447 Other: 2 Other 6 Provide Suitable Living Environment 2015 2019 Homeless Homeless Shelter Operations & Prevention Housing related activities ESG: $1,021,185 Continuum of Care: $3,636,124 ESG Match: $1,021,185 Tenant-based rental assistance / Rapid Rehousing: 375 Households Assisted Homeless Person Overnight Shelter: 3,300 Persons Assisted Homelessness Prevention: 185 Persons Assisted 7 Provide Decent Affordable Housing 2015 2019 Affordable Housing Create Decent Affordable Homeownership Create and Preserve Affordable Rental Housing HOME: $6,500,000 Housing Trust Fund: $3,000,000 Rental units constructed: 47 Household Housing Unit Rental units rehabilitated: 26 Household Housing Unit Homeowner Housing Added: 24 Household Housing Unit Direct Financial Assistance to Homebuyers: 10 Households Assisted Table 5 – Goals Summary Job Downtown Development-
Describe all of the criteria that will be used to select applications and the relative importance of these criteria. The homebuyer(s) must be able to document the total household income is ≤80% AMI as defined by 24 CFR 5.609 (annual (gross) income), evidence of U.S. citizenship or other eligible status. The underwriting policies are outlined in the annual HOME Administrative Plan. When the homebuyer receives HOME-assistance to purchase a home, the sales price of the home cannot exceed the HOME Program's Homeownership Value Limits for that area. The unit must be modest in character and meet the HOME Program's Standard at the time of sale. HOME Homeownership Value Limits and rehabilitation standards are identified in the annual HOME Administrative Plan. If only summary criteria were described, how can potential applicants access application manuals or other state publications describing the application criteria? (CDBG only) N/A
Describe threshold factors and grant size limits. This program is reviewed on an annual basis and is revised as needed in the Annual HOME/HTF Administrative Plan. The effective dates of annual administrative plan each year's plan is January 1st -December 31st. In 2017, the maximum HOME DP/CC is limited to 10% of the sales price, not to exceed $14,999. What are the outcome measures expected as a result of the method of distribution? 10 Homebuyers 2 State Program Name: Homebuyer Properties Activity Funding Sources: HOME
What are the outcome measures expected as a result of the method of distribution? 73 assisted rental units will serve Very low and Extremely low-income families and individuals 4 State Program Name: State of Idaho CDBG Funding Sources: CDBG Describe the state program addressed by the Method of Distribution. When this section of the Consolidated Plan is converted to a Word document for publishing purposes, the current version of the eCon Planning Suite cuts off a portion of the CDBG response. Accordingly, the State of Idaho CDBG Program section and all responses required below are found in the Unique Appendices. Describe all of the criteria that will be used to select applications and the relative importance of these criteria. When this section of the Consolidated Plan is converted to a Word document for publishing purposes, the current version of the eCon Planning Suite cuts off a portion of the CDBG response. Accordingly, the State of Idaho CDBG Program section and all responses required below are found in the Unique Appendices.
Describe the process for awarding funds to state recipients and how the state will make its allocation available to units of general local government, and non-profit organizations, including community and organizations. (ESG only) IHFA’s ESG subrecipients are chosen through a competitive statewide application process. This process includes the following elements: Funding availability announced in Idaho newspapers in each region of the state soliciting project applications from interested state or local governments and non-profit organizations. In 2015, 25 applications were submitted for review by the Independent Review Panel (IRP). Persons with experience in issues related to homelessness were recruited to serve on the IRP. The reviewers are responsible for rating applications using criteria provided by IHFA. Members of the IRP score each proposal individually before meeting to reconcile and average all panelists’ scores. The resulting averaged score reflects the Panel’s collective determination of merit. All applications meeting a threshold score determined by a weighted average were funded. The following includes a summary of the six vital areas that serve as the basis for funding approval: Agency background, including history of service and population serve Emergency Solutions needs and/or the service deficiency the project addresses Identify independent elements and/or services requiring funding Goals and objectives and how they would be achieved Outcome measurements and documentation of accomplishments Statement describing applicant’s capacity to administer the award. From the rating process, sixteen (16) agencies were awarded conditional funding to provide shelter services and operations, and nine (9) agencies were awarded homelessness prevention or rapid re-housing activities in their respective regions of the state. All applicants were evaluated based on their threshold score. For the qualifying applicants, documentation is required regarding the following functional areas in the technical submission: Homeless Participation and representation on the Board of Directors Insurance coverage Matching funds Local government certifications
Idaho Community Review (www.idahocities.org ) Idaho Homeless Coordinating Council Idaho’s ADA Task Force Coalition for Idahoans with Disabilities Idaho Hispanic Profile Project IHFA Funding Allocation Committee Idaho Commission on Aging State of Idaho HIV/STD Planning Committee Cities and counties Local planning districts USDA-RDFair Housing Forum The Idaho Balance of State Continuum of Care was awarded a planning grant during both the 2013 through 2016 program funding competitions. The planning grants are intended to aid COC’s in expanding current activities and establish governing structures and systems that ensure proper oversight and coordination of HUD-funded homeless programs. The activities identified by the BOS COC are coordination activities, project evaluation, participation in the consolidated plan, COC application activities, and developing a COC system. Several of these activities will include efforts that will enhance coordination between public and private housing and service agencies, including IHFA's H2 (Housing and Healthcare) Initiative, which has established a state plan to address housing and healthcare needs collectively as one issue. The COC will make itself more visible in regional planning and advocacy bodies to ensure all agencies and individuals connected to homelessness issues is familiar with resources available. This will promote and foster relationships between housing and service providers. ESG and HOPWA providers will be included in the COC’s planning grant activities. The BOS COC is working with a HUD contractor to identify points of entry which may increase the Continuum’s ability to redirect individuals and families away from becoming homeless. The effort will include a collaboration of state agencies, homeless network providers, both continuums of care in Idaho, and all others who may meet, treat, serve, or interact with the homeless on a regular basis. The coordination has brought health, housing, social service, employment, education, and youth service providers together to discuss the important issue of homelessness, and, while making linkages between the services represented, begin carrying out the state plan that has been developed. IHFA and the BOS COC are also in the process of developing and implementing Coordinated Entry throughout the COC, which includes partners from other state agencies, funded and non-funded homeless service providers, and private agencies and funders. Certification of Consistency with the Five-Year Consolidated Plan As requested, IHFA will provide a Certification of Consistency with the Five-Year Consolidated Plan in a