Georgia Affordable Housing Conference

DCA

10/09/15

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

Fair Housing: What We See

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 20140.0%

5.0%

10.0%

15.0%

20.0%

25.0%

30.0%

35.0%

Average Poverty Rate of LIHTC Unit Census Tracts

Censu

s Tra

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ent

Povert

y

Fair Housing: What We See

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 20140%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

Poverty Rate of LIHTC Units Census Tracts by Group

% Units in Census Tracts Under 20% Poverty % Units in Census Tracts Between 20% and 50% Poverty

% Units in Census Tracts Above 50% Poverty

Fair Housing: What We See

Revitalization Plan29%

Stable Community39%

PHA11%

Preservation Points18%

Revit/Pres/PHA4%

2014 Applicants

Fair Housing: What We See

Fair Housing: What We See

Fair Housing: What We See

Fair Housing: What We See

Fair Housing: New Scoring

Stable Communities: 8 ptsStable

Communities (3) ¼-mile buffer added

DPH Measurements (3) Georgia HIA

Mixed-income (2) Must receive 50%

points from above sections

Revitalization Plan: 10 ptsRevitalization 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

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

Major Non-Point Changes

Qualifications for Project ParticipantsCapacityEligibility

Certified Entity

Site & Neighborhood Standards

Section 811Entire Portfolio

HOME Changes: Legislative

Federal Funding BillsSenateHouse

2015 Appropriations Outlook Contingency Planning

Opportunity to replace funding sources

HOME Changes: DCA

Revamping HOME ScoringGatekeeper CriteriaFlexible 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 ProjectsTie-breaker: Fair Housing measurements

2015 Applications

Preliminary Scoring AnnouncementOctober 19th

75 Applications23 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

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

Key Additional Topics

Property Tax CaseGAO Audit on Development

CostsDavis Bacon AuditFair HousingAccessibility (DOJ)Credit Pricing