TAMPA PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE TPV 140 Apartments MultiResidential Case

TAMPA PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE (TPV) 140 Apartments Multi-Residential Case Study Zenia Gallo – Relocation Project Manager Florida Department Of Transportation District VII

PROJECT SYNOPSIS • Project # 2586431 Parcel 201 Tampa, FL • I-275/I-4 From N Hillsborough River to Downtown Interchange • Operational Improvements • Ramp Modifications • Advanced Right of Way for the Tampa Interstate Study

SUBJECT PROPERTY

SITE • 1 parking. CHARACTERISTICS space per • No free access to computers or apartment • 1 bathroom per apartment Internet • No swimming pool • Inadequate exterior lighting • No elevators – some buildings 3 floors • No security • No balconies or patios • Noise from Interstate • Limited view and access to the river • No playground, swings • No shopping within walking distance (some amenities not allowed by HUD when constructed)

KEY - PROPER PRE-PLANNING FHWA-Florida Division US Dept. of HUD, HUD Jacksonville Office & HUD Relo Specialist for Florida Local Section 8 Housing Office City of Tampa and Hillsborough County 1 st Time Homeowner Program Administrators Newspaper reporters and local community activists

ACTION PLAN Onsite office staffed daily with 3 Sr. Agents and Administrative Assistant Dedicated Project Manager Onsite full day Open House before closing transaction Staff onsite for 6 months prior to closing transaction Multiple onsite 1 st Time Homeowner Seminars in English and Spanish – Materials available Onsite Rental posters, books and Homes for Sale

RELOCATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT Many personal relocatee Identify other Project contacts Household Survey Questionnaire Determine eligibility and lawful status Identify special needs – handicap, elderly, zero income, transportation Other Language needs – Spanish, Creole Verify information Based Section 8 Apartments Locate Decent, Safe and Sanitary replacement sites Move costs – bids Determine benefits & entitlement amounts File claims & deliver payments Provide Advisory

RESIDENTIAL TENANTS Can Continue to Rent and receive Rent Supplement Assistance Low Income – based on 30% of income – Similar to Section 8 Based on family size and needs Based on difference between current and future rent and utilities Decent, Safe and Sanitary Comparable Housing Can use Rent Supplement $$ as Down Payment and become Homeowners Everyone Received Move Cost benefits

RESIDENTIAL TENANTS

TIME SCHEDULE March 13, 2014 – Kick-off Open House – Info gathering October 31, 2014 – Closed on Purchase – began moves December 30, 2015 – All apartments vacant = 21 mos. Used Protective Leasing prior to closing – 5 apartments One apartment used as Leasing office All Section 8 Voucher Recipients maintained status 16 Tenants became Homeowners = Approx. 12% Few other Project Based Section 8 Complexes available

SUCCESS STORIES Tenants’ lifestyle is often improved Nicer community, larger home, modern amenities Renters often become homeowners - Build equity Several Seniors moved into Senior Housing

FIRST TIME HOMEOWNERS – EXISTING HOME

FIRST TIME HOMEOWNER – NEW CONSTRUCTION

Winner

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