Total HOPWA housing subsidy assistance 217 households. 4. Enhance the quality of housing for low to moderate income homeowners: HOME Program: One single family occupied rehabilitation loan in response to the 6-23-16 Flood. 5. Support local efforts to assure that households in a housing crisis are able to obtain and/or maintain housing stability: HOPWA and ESG Program: No data specific to this question reported 6. Support job creation or retention efforts: CDBG Program: No projects were awarded in 2017 based on job creation or retention efforts 7. Support local community development efforts to assist low- to moderate-income citizens to achieve an improved quality of life by supporting locally developed strategies to protect, maintain, and expand access to facilities, and services and to revitalize deteriorating downtown and residential neighborhood areas: CDBG Program: Each infrastructure project that received CDBG funding will assist low-to moderate-income citizens in achieving an improved quality of life through the development of clean, reliable water systems and wastewater systems. These projects have either improved the current infrastructure or extended services to previously unserved areas, and this continues to be a critical need in many areas of West Virginia. 8. Support local government efforts to provide affordable infrastructure systems to strengthen the foundations for economic growth and alleviate conditions that affect environmental quality, public health, or welfare: CDBG Program: Invested $11,820,103 in 21 public infrastructure projects (9 water and sewer and 12 broadband development), serving approximately 303,500 (low-to-moderate income) persons. Evaluation of past performance is not applicable for HTF due to the new establishment of this program. Additional text for Evaluation of past performance
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? The WVDO works closely with the State's 11 Regional Planning Development Councils in the administration of the CDBG program. Consultations throughout the year included targeted training events, administrative meetings, phone conferences, and frequent communication with project teams, which include units of local government. This cooperative relationship is ongoing and collaborative,
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Continuous and ongoing consultation with HOME Program participants strengthens the outreach of the HOME Department. Mountain Opportunities Corporation Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Economic Development Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Continuous and ongoing consultation with HOME Program participants strengthens the outreach of the WVHDF HOME Department. Agency/Group/Organization COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INC.
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Agency/Group/Organization Woodlands Development Corporation Type Housing Services - Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Continuous and ongoing consultation with HOME Program participants strengthens the outreach of the HOME Department. Agency/Group/Organization Parkersburg Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services - Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing
Briefly describe how the was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Continuous and ongoing consultation with HOME Program participants strengthens the outreach of the WVHDF HOME Department. Agency/Group/Organization HUNTINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services - Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Continuous and ongoing consultation with HOME Program participants strengthens the outreach of the HOME Department. Agency/Group/Organization COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services - Housing Correspondent Lender What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Continuous and ongoing consultation with HOME Program participants strengthens the outreach of the WVHDF HOME Department. YWCA Charleston Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services-Victims of Domestic Violence Service-Fair Housing Neighborhood Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
June 6, 2018 (Wednesday) 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority Multi-Purpose Room 103 12th Street Fairmont, WV 304-363-0860 A 30-day public comment period was provided for review and consultation following the availability of the plan. Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) Public Hearing community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing A public hearing was held at West Virginia Housing Development Fund in Charleston, WV, on June 1, 2018. Attendee information will be added later. Comments received during the meeting will be added. Comment information will be added. 2 Public Hearing community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing A public hearing was held at City of Princeton, WV on June 5, 2018. Attendee information will be added. Comments received during the meeting will be added. Comment information will be added.
3 Public Hearing community Residents of Public and Assisted Housing A public hearing was held at Housing Authority in Fairmont, WV, on June 6, 2018. Attendee information will be added. Comments received during the meeting will be added. Comment information will be 4 Public comments community A public hearing was held at Housing Authority in Fairmont, WV, on June 6, 2018. Attendee information will be added. Comments received during the meeting will be added. Comment information will be added. 5 Newspaper Ad community An ad concerning the FY 2018 draft annual action plan and regional public hearings was placed in the Charleston Newspapers. Comments will be added.
9 Newspaper Ad community An ad concerning the FY 2018 draft annual action plan and regional public hearings was placed in The Journal newspaper. Comments will be added. 10 Newspaper Ad community An ad concerning the FY 2018 draft annual action plan and regional public hearings was placed in The Dominion Post newspaper. Comments will be added.
11 Distribution of Plan Consultation with Regional Planning and Development Councils The draft plan is provided to each of the State's Regional Planning and Development Council. The State requests that a copy is available in each office for public review as requested. Agency personnel are also asked to review the plan and provide comments and suggestions regarding local needs. Comments will be added. Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.320(c)(1,2) Introduction This plan is prepared as a collaborative effort of two agencies: The West Virginia Development Office is responsible for the Community Development Block Grant, the Emergency Solutions Grant, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs and the West Virginia Housing Development Fund is responsible for the Home Investment Partnerships Program and Housing Trust Fund. Anticipated Resources Program Source of Funds Uses of Expected Amount Available Year 2018 Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Year Resources: $ Total: $
CDBG public - federal Acquisition Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 13,591,796 0 0 13,591,796 3,751,053 The State will continue to invest in critical infrastructure projects in low- to areas. In addition, the State proposes to dedicate 10% (up to $2,000,000) of its CDBG allocation to the development of broadband infrastructure and consider funding for disaster resilience and recovery projects as may be needed. HOME public - federal Acquisition Homebuyer assistance rental new construction rental rehab 5,172,848 2,000,000 0 7,172,848 5,172,848
HOPWA public - federal Permanent housing in facilities Permanent housing placement term or transitional housing facilities STRMU Supportive services TBRA 453,725 0 0 453,725 1,054,545 are used to leverage additional resources for housing assistance and supportive services. ESG public - federal Conversion and rehab for transitional housing Financial Assistance Overnight shelter Rapid re-housing (rental assistance) Rental Assistance Services Transitional housing 1,518,431 0 0 1,518,431 4,625,538 Funds require 100% matching contributions. Funds are used leverage additional resources for homelessness prevention, rapid emergency shelter operations and case management services.
Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives – 91.320(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information Sort Order Goal Name Year End Year Category Geographic Area Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Development of Public Infrastructure 2015 2016 Non-Housing Community Development CDBG Priority 1 (Infrastructure Development) CDBG: $11,788,766 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 1100 Households Assisted
Local Community Development 2015 2016 Affordable Housing CDBG Priority 2 (Facilities and Services) HOME Priority 2 (HOME Leverage Loan Program) HOME Priority 4 (HOMErent Program) HOME Priority 5 (CHDO Program) HOME Priority 6 (CHDO Oper Exp Grant Program) Housing Trust Fund (HTF) CDBG: $500,000 HOME: $5,172,848 Housing Fund: $3,000,000 Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 145 Persons Assisted Rental units constructed: 35 Household Housing Unit Rental units rehabilitated: 45 Household Housing Unit Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 0 Household Housing Unit Direct Financial Assistance to Homebuyers: 15 Households Assisted Other: 5 Other 3 Job creation and retention 2015 2016 Non-Housing Community Development CDBG Priority 3 (Job Creation)
4 ESG Shelter Goal 2 2015 2019 Affordable Housing Homeless Special Needs ESG need 2 ESG: $677,746 Homeless Person Overnight Shelter: 1700 Persons Assisted 5 ESG ReHousing and Prevention Goal 1 2015 2019 Homeless Special Needs ESG Need 1 ESG: $1,016,620 rental assistance / Rapid Rehousing: 300 Households Assisted Homelessness Prevention: 100 Persons Assisted 6 Provide Suitable Living Environment HOPWA 2015 2019 Special Needs $400,540 Homelessness Prevention: 240 Persons Assisted HIV/AIDS Housing Operations: 7 Household Housing Unit 7 Increase the supply of affordable housing 2015 2016 Affordable Housing CDBG Priority 1 (Infrastructure Development) HOME Priority 2 (HOME Leverage Loan Program) CDBG: $104,280,000 Rental units rehabilitated: 300 Household Housing Unit Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 1000 Household Housing Unit Table 6 – Goals Summary Goal Descriptions
Describe how resources will be allocated funding categories. WVDO remains committed to housing concerns for the targeted population of funds. With this, housing is a critical component and at least 60 percent of all HOPWA funding is dedicated to housing activities. Describe threshold factors and grant size limits. The WVDO does not assign threshold factors for Grants are awarded based upon previous year’s spending, a documented need supported by data, and applicants ability to meet objectives prescribed in federal regulations and funding availability.