Department of Community Services Consolidated Plan Five Year

Department of Community Services Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan Development Program Years: 2020 – 2024 (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025) Housing and Community Development Programs

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025 Agenda 1. Consolidated Five-Year Plan New Castle County Fiscal Year 2021 - Fiscal Year 2025 2. One Year Action Plan Recommendations

Consolidated Plan HUD Requirements Code of Federal Regulations-24 Part 91 outlines the Consolidated Submission for Community Planning and Development Programs CFR 24 91. 1 mandate the jurisdictions prepare a plan and strategy to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments and expanded economic opportunities for low-and-moderate income persons The plan must be built on a participatory process among citizens, organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders The Consolidated Plan must be submitted to HUD in order to apply for federal funds

Process of the Consolidated Plan Stakeholder consultation (public agencies, private organizations, public housing authorities, etc. . ) Housing and homeless needs assessment Housing market analysis Strategic plan- local priorities Annual Action Plan - proposed activities for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020 Citizen Participation – public hearings, comment period

Citizen Participation “Using Innovative Ways to Reach the Masses” • Department of Community Services Web Page: https: //www. nccde. org/1274/Plans-Reports • • NCC Press Releases Facebook Newspaper (English and Spanish Publications) Online Surveys Flyers Emails and Letters to Stakeholders Virtual Public Meeting Partnered with Jurisdictions

HUD Consolidated Plan Goals Increase supply of Affordable Housing Increase Homeownership Housing Rehabilitation Provide housing and services to the homeless or at risk of homelessness Improve Public Infrastructure Provide Public Services to low- and moderate-income households as well as persons with special needs Planning and Administration Fair Housing

2020 -2024 Consolidated Plan Priorities Increase Supply of Affordable Housing Increase affordable rental housing. Increase homeownership. Housing rehabilitation. Decrease Homelessness Provide housing and services to the homeless and at risk of homelessness that align with the Delaware Continuum of Care goals and priorities. Improve Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improve public infrastructure. Provide Public Services Provide public services to low and moderate-income households as well as person with special needs. Planning and Administration and Fair Housing Provide quality oversight and administration of federal programs. Further Fair Housing

Consolidated Five Year Plan Key Dates January 7 -8, 2020 Community Outreach Conducted January 16, 2020 Annual Public Grants Meeting February 7, 2020 Grant Applications Reviewed February 14, 2020 Online Survey Closed April 6, 2020 Begin 30 -day public display April 23, 2020 Public Hearing for Draft Plan May 6, 2020 30 -Day public display ends May 12, 2020 County Council approval and resolution May 15, 2020 Submission to HUD July 1, 2020 Five Year Plan/ 2020 Action Plan begins

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan Stakeholder Meetings Housing Subcommittee of State Council for Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Authorities New Castle County/Newark CPD Staff Released Offenders – Reentry Veterans Community Development and Banking Homeless Policy Housing Developers and Managers LMI Homeownership – Housing Counselors, lenders LMI Service Providers – youth and families Community Development Organizations

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2020 -2024 Public Participation On-Line Survey December 10, 2019 to February 14, 2020 561 responses State-Wide Stakeholder Meetings – 7 meetings More than 150 participants from a stakeholder list of 500 Public Hearings – Two Held in New Castle County April- May Comments on Draft Plan

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan Program Years: 2020 - 2024 PRIORITY NEED: Increase access to and quality of affordable housing GOAL: Increase Affordable Rental Housing OBJECTIVE: Fund activities that expand the supply and improve the condition of housing affordable to lower income households. Fund activities that leverage other public and private resources such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Projects. Support incentives to increase permanent affordable multifamily rental housing as well as direct assistance to low-income households Fund projects that increase the supply of permanent supportive housing and housing for extremely lowincome populations. PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Construct rental units

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan Program Years: 2020 - 2024 PRIORITY NEED: Increase Access to and Quality of Affordable Housing GOAL: Increase Homeownership OBJECTIVE: Increase the supply of decent, affordable housing and/or accessible for-sale housing opportunities available for the County's lowest -income households; provide down payment assistance; support households who own their own home, but not able to make repairs necessary for critical upkeep and value retention; and facilitate increased homeownership opportunities for LMI families. PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Construct new homeownership units, provide financial assistance to LMI homebuyers

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan Program Years: 2020 - 2024 PRIORITY NEED: Increase Access to and Quality of Affordable Housing GOAL: Housing Rehabilitation OBJECTIVE: Extend the useful life of existing affordable housing through accessibility, weatherization, repair, and rehabilitation programs. Rehabilitate substandard housing units. PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: rehabilitate rental units, rehabilitate homeowner units, provide direct assistance to LMI households for rehab

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan Program Years: 2020 - 2024 PRIORITY NEED: Provide support for homeless and at risk or homeless individuals and families GOAL: Provide housing and services to the homeless or at risk of homelessness OBJECTIVE: Provide funds to support shelter operations, transitional housing for special populations, rapid rehousing, coordinated entry, homeless diversion and homeless prevention programs. Provide funding to activities aligned with and meet goals of the Delaware Continuum of Care. PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Provide homeless prevention, diversion, emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, Rapid Rehousing services.

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan Program Years: 2020 -2024 PRIORITY NEED: Improve public infrastructure GOAL: Improve public infrastructure OBJECTIVE: Fund non-housing community development proposals expand affordable housing development to include water/sewer projects, drainage projects, sidewalks, street improvements, and solid waste disposal projects. PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: over five years: Sidewalk improvements in City of Newark

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan Program Years: 2020 - 2024 PRIORITY NEED: Provide public services GOAL: Provide public services to low and moderate -income households as well as person with special needs. OBJECTIVE: Promote public services activities for seniors, persons with disabilities, at risk youth, victims of domestic violence, ex-offenders, substance use and mental health services, nonhomeless special needs and employment training. PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: support agencies providing supportive services to atrisk youth, seniors, LMI persons, domestic violence survivors, persons with mental health conditions and substance abuse issues

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan Program Years: 2020 - 2024 PRIORITY NEED: Planning and Administration GOAL: Provide quality oversight and administration of federal programs OBJECTIVE: Planning and administrative activities to efficiently and successfully manage the CDBG, ESG and HOME program. PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Professional staff and technical assistance

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan Program Years: 2020 – 2024 PRIORITY NEED: Further Fair Housing GOAL: Further Fair Housing OBJECTIVE: Education and outreach to the public, real estate professionals, landlords, and property managers regarding fair housing laws and activities related to the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and other plans and documents PLANNED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Provide Fair Housing Law Forum to educate New Castle residents about the importance of understanding credit, budget management, and saving

Estimated Funding Sources July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 Consolidated Plan Federal Funding Sources Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) $2, 427, 355 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) $997, 376 Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) $200, 206 CDBG Estimated Carry Forward and Program Income $2, 008, 480 HOME Estimated Carry Forward and Program Income $1, 972, 606 Total Federal Consolidated Plan Funding $6, 005, 778

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2020 – 2024 One Year Action Plan Recommendations GOAL: INCREASE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING 2 FISH HOME RENOVATIONS Rental Housing for Special Needs Populations TOTAL: $1, 750, 244. 73 in HOME funds

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2020 – 2024 One Year Action Plan Recommendations GOAL: INCREASE HOMEOWNERSHIP Habitat for Humanity: Route 9 Revitalization Initiative Down payment and Settlement Loan Program Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware: Route 9 Corridor Homeownership Project Neighborhood Stabilization Program Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware: CHDO-Route 9 Corridor Homeownership Project TOTAL: $839, 150. 50 CDBG funds and $550, 000 HOME funds

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2020 – 2024 One Year Action Plan Recommendations GOAL: HOUSING REHABILITATION Arc of Delaware: Group Home Accessibility Upgrades HIP Rehab Loans Connections Community Support Programs: Group Home Rehabilitation Emergency Repair Program Senior Minor Home Repair Program Architectural Accessibility Program Homeowner Rehabilitation Direct Loan Program TOTAL: $690, 000 CDBG funds and $260, 000 HOME funds

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2020 – 2024 One Year Action Plan Recommendations GOAL: PROVIDE HOUSING AND SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS Rapid Rehousing Program Senior HOPE Prevention & Diversion Catholic Charities Homeless Prevention LCS Homeless Prevention Catholic Charities HIV Basic Needs LCS Security Deposit Program Catholic Charities Bayard House Shelter Diversion Crisis Alleviation Family Promise Shelter Family Promise: Transitional Housing YWCA Case Management and shelter operations Mary Mother of Hope Salvation Army TOTAL: $153, 500 CDBG funds and $185, 190. 55 ESG funds

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2020 – 2024 One Year Action Plan Recommendations GOAL: PROVIDE PUBLIC SERVICES TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AS WELL AS PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Neighborhood Revitalization Clean Ups Duff’s Hope: Youth Ambassador Program ARC of Delaware Outreach Program Forum to Advance Minorities in for Individuals with Intellectual and Engineering (FAME) Developmental Disabilities Child Inc: Sparrow Run Family Resources Center Latin American Community Center: Summer Day Camp Scholarships Delaware Center for Horticulture Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County: Digital Skills Training and Career Navigation New Castle County Department of Community Services: Summer Recreation Camp Scholarships New Castle County Division of Police: Quality of Life Patrols-Route 9

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2020 – 2024 One Year Action Plan Recommendations GOAL: PROVIDE PUBLIC SERVICES TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AS WELL AS PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Rosehill Community Center: Teen Society New Castle County Absalom Jones Senior Center: Senior Emergency Food Security Program Tech Impact: IT Works Delaware Technology Workforce Development Wilmington Senior Center: Stand By Me 50+ West End Neighborhood House: Bright Spot Farms TOTAL: $206, 500 CDBG funds

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2020– 2024 One Year Action Plan Recommendations GOAL: PROVIDE QUALITY OVERSIGHT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS NCC CDBG Administration NCC HOME Program Delivery NCC CDBG Program Delivery Housing Alliance of Delaware: Centralized Intake NCC HOME Administration TOTAL: $2, 189, 771. 50 CDBG funds, $409, 737. 60 HOME funds, $15, 015. 45 ESG

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2020 – 2024 One Year Action Plan Recommendations GOAL: FURTHER FAIR HOUSING Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware (HOND) TOTAL: $10, 000 CDBG funds

Consolidated Plan Five Year Plan 2020 – 2024 One Year Action Plan Recommendations GOAL: CITY OF NEWARK PROJECTS Senior Home Repair and Weatherization Program Administration ADA Curb Ramps Home Improvement Program Newark Housing Authority Property Plan Day Care Scholarships Homebuyer Incentive Program Parks and Recreation Fee Assistance Program Youth Beautification Corps Dickey Recreational Programing Staff Program Delivery TOTAL: $286, 913 CDBG funds

Comments on the Plan Will Be Accepted at This Meeting and Through May 6, 2020 Mail or Email Comments to: Nicole Waters Dept. of Community Services 77 Reads Way New Castle, DE 19720 Nicole. Waters@newcastlde. gov