C.H.A.N.G.E. Brochure Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 6.
ITEM TITLE: C.H.A.N.G.E. Brochure
SUMMARY: City Manager transmitting a copy of the public information
C.H.A.N.G.E brochure (Comprehensive Housing Activities
for Neighborhood Growth & Enrichment)from the Housing
and Community Development Department.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
C.H.A.N.G.E. Brochure Supporting Documentation
le
■ ■
Ad6ilao# NoCEHANGE
Comprehensive Housing Activities for Neighborhood Growth & Enrichment
PIP 71
7.
�al. �_
J I
I1111
1 I
Marginal Property Acquisition:
In 2006, the City launched Sustainable Dubuque, a holistic $4.2 million, 100 housing units
approach to sustainability that addresses ecological/ Lead & Healthy Homes:
environmental integrity, economic prosperity, and social/
cultural vibrancy. By addressing these three parts of our $3.2 million, 129 housing units
sustainability model we are creating a community that is Bee Branch Healthy Homes
viable, livable, and equitable. C.H.A.N.G.E. is a campaign of Resiliency Program:
neighborhood revitalization and an extension of sustainability $8.4 million, 320 units
to specifically address marginal properties, affordable Housing Rehabilitation:
housing and homeownership.
$3.74 million, 190 units
Mission: Building community enrichment through a 2016-2021 Total:
collective/collaborative impact of programs, partnerships and $19 million to leverage tens of millions
services designed to provide economic and social resiliency. of dollars in private investments to improve
739 housing units
BEE BRANCH HEALTHY HOMES
RESILIENCY PROGRAM
Now that the$219 million Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project is under way to minimize flood damage in Dubuque's
most economically-challenged neighborhoods, there is a greater opportunity to invest in individual properties and people.
The Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Program includes$8.4 million* in the form of forgivable loans
TO IMPROVE 320 HOUSING UNITS, including owner-occupied homes, single-unit rentals, and small,
multi-family residential units. Funds will be awarded to properties where low- to moderate-income residents reside and
used to make repairs and implement on-site stormwater management principles to decrease environmental health
and safety issues from flooding. Many of these properties will abut the new pervious paver alleys (green alleys.)
THE IMPACT ON RESIDENTS
Many residents in the Bee Branch Watershed have experienced
repeated flash flooding from stormwater during heavy rain
events, including six Presidential Disaster Declarations since
1999. As a result, they are living with residual structural issues,
electrical hazards, and chronic mold and mildew problems.
A variety of repairs and renovations will improve housing
conditions and make homes more resilient to future flooding.
HEALTHY HOME ADVOCATE
to help individuals and families
The Healthy Home Advocate, through the Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Program,
collaborates with individuals and families to facilitate developing a resiliency plan that will assist
*In 2016, Dubuque was them in recovering from the effects of flood-related problems and prevent future issues. In
awarded$31.5 million in addition to resiliency challenges related to the housing structure, the Home Advocate can assist
HUD disaster resiliency funds residents with developing a Personal Resiliency Plan. The advocate may also help identify
for the Bee Branch Healthy training opportunities and community resources for improving future personal development,
Homes Resiliency Program employment, and developing family goals, as well as connecting them with agencies and
and stormwater infrastructure not-for-profits that provide assistance. In addition to navigating them through the Bee Branch
improvements. Healthy Homes Resiliency Program process, the Home Advocate will assist each individual or
family with a strategy to prevent, prepare for, and cope with natural disasters.
For more information on the Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Program:
563-690-6168 1 bbhh@cityofdubuque.org I www.cityofdubuque.org/bbhh
LEAD & HEALTHY HOMES PROGRAM
The lead poisoning rate in Dubuque is more than double the national average.
Dubuque's Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Program utilizes federal funds to
provide financial assistance in the form of forgivable loans to low-and moderate-income • ,
homeowners and rental property owners to reduce lead-based paint hazards and other
health and safety issues in homes with young children.
While Dubuque has created over 1,150 lead-safe
residences over the last 15 years, rental property
^� inspections have shown that many homes still lack proper maintenance. This causes problems with
F'r mold, pest infestation, and indoor air quality as well as safety hazards and energy inefficiency.
—z
HOUSING REHABILITATION &
HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAMS
2010-2015: $2.8 million invested to improve 203 properties in the
Washington Neighborhood and Bee Branch Project Corridor
2016-2021: An additional $3.24 million invested to improve 190 properties
Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program provides low- Washington Neighborhood
interest, long-term loans up to$25,000 to income-qualified Homebuyer Program provides loan assistance for
homeowners who rehabilitate their properties. down payment assistance on home purchases in the
Washington neighborhood. Loans range from $10,000-
Home Repair Loan Provides loans up to$5,000 for home $25,000, based on household income.
repairs.
Homeowner Rehabilitation Program provides loans for
HOME(Home Ownership Made Easy)Workshop A four-week improvements for: all code violations, deteriorated lead-
class that offers information on City Programs, Keys for based paint, weatherization, general re-modeling, and
Spending Plans & Credit, Basic Banking and Insurance, access for persons with disabilities.
and Home Energy Efficiency.
Housing Choice Voucher Home Ownership Program permits
OATH (Officer at Home) Incentive Program was created to participants in the Housing Choice Voucher Program
make homeownership in the Downtown Urban Renewal (assisted housing), including participants with portable
District more affordable for police officers and firefighters. vouchers, the option of purchasing a home with their
voucher instead of renting.
First-Time Homebuyer provides$5,000 loan to help
residents purchase their first home. Households under
30% area median incomes could be eligible to receive The HEART(Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training)
$25,000. Program is hands-on learning for young people who
have not had success in a traditional classroom to
Accessibility Rehabilitation Program provides forgivable loans achieve their goals of attaining a high school diploma
to property owners and homeowners to provide physical while learning new skills as they rehabilitate homes and
accessibility in housing units. revitalize downtown neighborhoods.
CDBG Community Development MARGINAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Block Grant
The City will acquire 100 dilapidated properties over the next
These funds are used for eligible activities in five years and have them renovated and sold for a combination
the areas of housing, economic development, of single-family home ownership and owner occupied rentals,
neighborhood and public services, public facilities, decreasing neighborhood density and removing blighted
and planning/administration. conditions while at the same time working to increase and develop
affordable, quality rental units throughout the community.
DOWNTOWN HOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM
/ \ The City of Dubuque Economic Development Department offers incentives for projects that assist in the creation of new,
market-rate downtown rental and/or owner occupied residential units within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
/// District. This program, which is limited to rehabilitations of existing structures that create at least two new housing units,
can provide up to$10,000 in assistance per residential unit. Preference is given to projects that also utilize Federal and/
or State Historic Tax Credits. For additional information, call 563-589-4393 or visit wvvw.cityofdubuque.org/econdev.
> CENTRAL AVENUE CORRIDOR PROPERTY
The City of Dubuque has entered into a collaborative relationship MAINTENANCE
with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach (ISUEO) to assist
the City in the economic revitalization of the Central Avenue Corridor
(CAC) through community engagement, The 2015 International Property Maintenance
educational outreach, and CAC community- Code (IPMC) went into effect on July
informed storefront and streetscape design. 1, 2016. This new code is expected to
r This multi-phase, multi-year project began improve the quality of rental housing stock
in early 2016. Participants include CAC in the community as a result of increased
t, stakeholders (business owners, employees, enforcement and higher standards on safety
' patrons, residents, landlords, social service and maintenance required by the code.
agencies, community leaders), the City of www.cityofdubuque.org/ipmc
Dubuque, and its partners.
Goals of the C.H.A.N.G.E program >> 2016-2021 Target Outcomes
ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OFSUPPORT Increased flood protection
I single-family units in R training and
existing neighborhoods education programs Increased number of single-family homes
® o O O residents multi-family units foDe concentration of low-income housing
Reduction in number of households in poverty
Iassisted senior living units • `
300 Reduction in number of slum and blight
properties
affordable senior housing units job opportunities
Stabilization and increase of property values
Increase in quality, affordable housing stock
CLOSE ON CREATE RESILIENCY PLAN for Reduction in lead hazards
FIRST-TIMEr individuals and family members
_ HOMEBUYER LJ 50Otosustainthemselvesandtheir Increase in first-time homeowners
30PURCHASES V housing structures
CPARTNERS
CONTACT
• Community Housing Initiatives, Inc.
Housing & Community Development Department 0 Dubuque Initiatives
563.589.4239 • East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA)
• Four Mounds HEART Program
www.Cltyofdubuque.org/hoUSing . Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
• Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC)
THE CITY OF
• Opportunity Dubuque
DUBE Private developers &general contractors
Masterpiece on the Mississippi EQUAL
P P L TOU N IN Y