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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 5.
For Meeting of: June 16, 2020
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing to receive comments on the Draft 2020 -2024
Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and
HOME Funds, First Hearing
SUBMITTED BY: Joan Davenport, Community Development Director
Archie Matthews, Office of Neighborhood Development Services
Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Anyone wishing to comment on this public hearing should call (509) 575-6001 once the hearing is
opened. Please contact Archie Matthews, ONDS Manager, at (509) 575-6101 for additional
information.
As required by Federal rules, the City of Yakima must provide two opportunities for public
comment on the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the 2020 Annual Action Plan. This Plan
documents the community need as well as the implementation plan for CDBG and HOME funds
over the next five years. This year, the Annual Action plan includes a fund to respond to COVI D-
19 community needs.
The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan & 2.020 Annual Action Plan is available to view online at:
https://www.yakimawa.gov/services/neighborhood-development-services/files/2020-
Consolidated-P Ian-with-cover.pdf
ITEM BUDGETED: Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive public comments. The second public meeting scheduled for July 7, 2020.
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Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Yakima's Five Year Consolidated Plan is a Housing and Urban Development(HUD) required
document to inform the citizens of Yakima about the strategy to meet housing, community
development and non-urgent needs using federal entitlement funds received by the city in the form of
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) funds and HOME Investment funds as managed through
the City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services.
The "2020- 2024 Yakima Washington Consolidated plan serves as a guide for developing the Annual
Action Plans involved in each 5-year Consolidated Plan term,the first year of the Consolidated Plan
being also the concurrent Annual Action Plan within the Consolidated Plan document. Each year there
after a separate Annual Action Plan is submitted that aligns with this 5-year Consolidated Plan.
2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment
Overview
This section includes the Anti-Poverty Strategy as well as the institutional structure within which the
Consolidated Plan is implemented.
The Strategic Plan is designed to achieve the following CDBG, HOME,and National Objectives:
CDBG Objectives
• Provide decent housing
• Create suitable living opportunities
• Expand economic opportunities
HOME Objectives
• Expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary,and affordable housing, with primary attention to
First-time homeownership for low-income persons
• Leverage private sector participation
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• Expand the capacity of non-profit housing providers
National Objectives
• Benefit low-income* persons
• Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
• Meet a need having a particular urgency
(For the purposes of the Strategic Plan Section,the term "low-income" includes those households with
income at or below 80%of the median income.)
PERFORMANCE OUTCOME MEASUREMENT
US Department of Housing& Urban Development(HUD) expects Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Grantees to use performance
measurement systems to address productivity and program impact. Beginning in 2006, HUD
implemented a refined performance measurement system. The 5 components of the performance
measuring system are: 1) Goals, 2) Inputs, 3) Activities,4) Outputs,and 5) Outcomes.
Determining appropriate measurements for"outcomes" is critical to the performance measurement
system. Developing"outcome" measurements is complex because CDBG and HOME funds can be used
for a variety of activities with differing funding priorities from year to year. The amount of CDBG and
HOME funds received by Yakima is small relative to the large amount of housing, human services,and
economic development activities in Yakima and Yakima County.
3. Evaluation of past performance
The 2020 will be the first year of this 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.The Annual Action Plans will report
progress on addressing priority housing and non-housing community development needs each year
from 2020-2024 as Yakima ONDS has annually reported progress for the previous 2015-2019
Consolidated Plan.
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A detailed breakdown report of prior year uses and performances has also been provided in the
Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report(CAPER) and which is available at the Yakima's
ONDS office or on-line at Yakima's webpage (www.ci.yakimawa.gov)
4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process
To Be Determined
5. Summary of public comments
To Be Determined
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
To Be Determined
7. Summary
To Be Determined
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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)
1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those
responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and
those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator YAKIMA Office of Neighborhood Development
Services
HOME Administrator YAKIMA Office of Neighborhood Development
Services
Table 1—Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City of Yakima's office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) is the lead agency
responsible for preparing Yakima's Consolidated Plan, and has been designated to be responsible for the
planning, development, and implementation of its CDBG and HOME Programs by the Yakima City
Council.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Key public and non-profit agencies that administer programs covered by the Consolidated Plan include;
• Aging& Long Term Care (ALTC)AmeriCorps Association of Churches Avail Home HealthCare Net
Cascade-Blue Mountain Food Share Catholic Charities Housing Services(CCHS)Community Living
Inc. Community Presbyterian Church Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health
(CWCMH)Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Yakima Department of Veteran Affairs-Yakima
Vet Center Elmview Enterprise for Progress in the Community (EPIC)Education Services District
(ESD) 105For a Better Tomorrow Habitat for Humanity Homeless Network of Yakima County
Merit Resources Services Neighborhood Housing Services of Eastern Washington (NHSEW)Next
Step Housing Northwest Community Action Center Northwest Harvest Northwest Justice Project
Office of Rural & Farmworker Housing(ORFH)Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC)People
for People Project Warm-up Providence House Ridgeview Group Home Rural Community
Development Resources (RCDR)St Vincent de Paul Center Sundown M Ranch Sunrise Outreach
The Salvation Army Triumph Treatment Services Union Gospel Mission US Veteran's Affairs
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Department Washington Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS)Workforce Washington-
Veterans Yakima City Planning Department Yakima County Department of Human Services
Yakima County Division of Alcohol &Other Substance Abuse Yakima County Veteran Programs
Yakima Community Services Office (CSO)Yakima Health District Yakima Housing Authority
Yakima Interfaith Coalition- La Casa HogarYakima Neighborhood Health Service Yakima School
District#Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic Yakima Work Source Job Corps YWCA
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PR-10 Consultation —91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(1) and
91.315(1)
1. Introduction
The Consolidated Plan is a planning document required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD) to be submitted every three to five years by all jurisdictions that receive
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) program and HOME funds. The Consolidated Plan
identifies housing and community development needs,and determines strategic priorities for the use of
CDBG and HOME funds over the ensuing plan period.
Consultation for the Consolidated Plan includes the use of consultants generating statistical information
needed to establish needs,gaps and barriers. ONDS consults with public and private agencies and
citizens, including a Housing Advisory Committee composed of the Yakima Housing Authority,Yakima
Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity, Office of Industrialization Center (OIC),as well as Yakima County,
this is also known as the Community Development Advisory Board providing review and feedback.
The City of Yakima, Washington, in compliance with the Washington State Growth Management Act
(RCW 36.70A.020(4)) maintains an adopted Comprehensive Plan with a Housing Element which
includes a needs assessment,demographic data and projections of community need. The current City
of Yakima Comprehensive Plan (adopted by City Resolution R-2017-071 on June 6, 2017) has a planning
horizon of 2040.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(1)).
The City of Yakima participates in numerous organizations and commissions with local service providers
to share information and service goals. ONDS consults with public and private agencies that provide
assisted housing, health services, and social and fair housing services-especially those focusing on
services to children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families,and
homeless persons through the Homeless Coalition of Yakima County staffed by the Yakima County
Department of Human Services for the purpose of the Continuum of Care responsibilities and the
Homeless Network,an independent group of service providers dedicated to the sharing of information
related to homeless issues in the Yakima community.The web sites for these groups
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http://www.homelessnetworkyc.org/
https://www.yakimacounty.us/2229/Ya kima-County-Homeless-Coalition
ONDS also consults with Washington State Department of Commerce (CTED) and the Yakima Housing
Authority (YHA) to assure that the Yakima Consolidated Plan is inclusive and addresses statuatory
purposes.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth)and persons at risk of homelessness
The Homeless Coalition of Yakima County is the coordinator of the Yakima County 5-Year Homeless
Housing Plan. In 2017, the City of Yakima and all providers in Yakima County agreed to join the "Balance
of State" group to handle the HUD compliant programs of the McKinney-Vento Act,such as HEN,TANF,
ESG and the like. At the same time,Yakima County established the Homeless Coalition which oversees
the local requirements for Balance of State as well as local funding for Homeless programs and
Affordable Housing.The Homeless Coalition is responsible for the "Point in Time" homeless count.
The Homeless Network of Yakima County is a private, non-profit organization composed of a broad
group of Yakima County public, non-profit, and private human services agencies including many of the
groups listed above. The Homeless Network of Yakima County conducts regular meetings and agendas.
The City of Yakima continues to coordinate and assist both the Network and the Coalition in all
programs to promote the Continuum of Care with its efforts to assist persons at risk of homelessness
and chronically homeless individuals and family.
The City of Yakima works with the Continuum of Care (Coalition) and the Network to strategize, plan and
assist with Emergency Winter Shelters for the Homeless on a year by year basis, in order to ensure safe,
decent,emergency winter shelters that are both suitable for the homeless but also suitable for the
residents and businesses within those neighborhoods.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate
outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS
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The City of Yakima is a member of the Yakima County Continuum of Care Coalition of providers and
participates in joint affordable housing committee meetings,through email as well as reviewing
individual service provider websites. The Yakima County and the Continuum of care hold scheduled
meetings as well as request input from agencies as well as citizens on a regular basis. The City of Yakima
works in partnership with Yakima County throughout the Strategic Planning process for both Yakima
County and the City of Yakima to develop program performance standards and evaluate and adjust
outcomes and develop funding, policies and procedures for a wide variety of programs and funding's,
including the administration of the HMIS.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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Table 2—Agencies,groups,organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization Catholic Charities Housing Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation? Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs- Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Anti-poverty Strategy
How was the ONDS conducted meetings of the Community
Agency/Group/Organization consulted Development Advisory Board providing review and
and what are the anticipated outcomes feedback of which Catholic Charities Housing Services
of the consultation or areas for (CCHS) was an integral part of. As in the past CCHS
improved coordination? has assisted ONDS with developing housing market
strategies as well as developing affordable housing
projects within the City of Yakima for First Time
Homebuyers, as well as affordable housing
opportunities for low to moderate income Elderly.
2 Agency/Group/Organization OIC OF WASHINGTON
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Education
Service-Fair Housing
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What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation? Lead-based Paint Strategy
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs- Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Asa member of the Community Development
Agency/Group/Organization consulted Advisory Board a member of OIC attended committee
and what are the anticipated outcomes meetings and provided review and feedback of
of the consultation or areas for Housing needs,affordable housing, homeless issues,
improved coordination? lead based paint strategy, as well as Market Analysis
research and Economic Development trends.
3 Agency/Group/Organization YAKIMA VALLEY PARTNERS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation? Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs- Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
How was the Yakima Valley Habitat for Humanity as a member of
Agency/Group/Organization consulted the Community Development Advisory Board attends
and what are the anticipated outcomes committee meetings and provides review and
of the consultation or areas for feedback for a wide variety of Affordable Housing
improved coordination? issues, Homeless needs and strategy as well as Anti-
poverty strategy.
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4 Agency/Group/Organization Yakima County Department of Human Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services-Employment
Service-Fair Housing
Services -Victims
Other government- County
What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation? Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs- Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
How was the Meetings with the Yakima County Department of
Agency/Group/Organization consulted human Services in consultation about affordable
and what are the anticipated outcomes housing and homelessness issues within the City of
of the consultation or areas for Yakima. Continued coordination in developing and
improved coordination? maintaining affordable housing as well as continued
cooperation in dealing with the Yakima County
Continuum of Care Plan.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Yakima Housing Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
Services - Housing
Service-Fair Housing
Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
What section of the Plan was addressed Housing Need Assessment
by Consultation? Public Housing Needs
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How was the The Director Lowell Krueger is a member of the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted Community Development Advisory Board and
and what are the anticipated outcomes attended meetings as well as consulted via email.
of the consultation or areas for The City of Yakima continues to work closely with the
improved coordination? Yakima Housing Authority to develop and maintain
affordable housing.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
No specific Agency was intentionally excluded from the consultation process as a 30 day written
comment period will be advertised and open to any citizen or agency to give additional written
comment, plus two advertised Public Hearings to give ample opportunity for input from individuals,
groups, departments and/or agencies.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the
Organization goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care Balance of The City of Yakima works hand in hand with the local Balance
State of State through the Continuum of Care in working to provide
emergency shelters, transitional housing and job programs
designed to assist the Homeless within the city limits of
Yakima.
Yakima Urban Area The City of The Yakima Comprehensive Plan guides Yakima's physical
Comprehensive Yakima development over the 2017-2040 period. It describes
Plan 2040 Planning Dept. community values,directs municipal activities and services,
and provides a statement of policy about Yakima's desire for
growth and character. This 2017 Comprehensive Plan fulfills
the periodic review requirements of the Washington State
Growth Management Act(GMA;RCW 36.70A) and replaces
the 2006 Comprehensive Plan and associated annual
amendments.
Table 3—Other local/regional/federal planning efforts
Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any
adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan
(91.215(I))
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ONDS notifies adjacent units of local government, to the extent possible,of the priority non-housing
community development needs,and submits the Consolidated Plan to Yakima County and Washington
State agencies for review and comment. ONDS and other city staff also consult with and serve on the
boards of adjacent units of general local government, including local agencies with wide-spread planning
responsibilities such as the Yakima County Economic Development Council.
ONDS also consults with local human service agencies including the United Way of Yakima County,
Yakima County as well as Yakima Mental Health regarding the non-housing needs of children,elderly,
person's with disabilities, homeless persons, and other populations of need concerning priority needs
and funding gaps. ONDS uses information generated in the Point-In-Time annual homeless count, United
Way of Yakima County's State of Caring Index, (when published), and other sources to identify service
trends, available services,and gaps.
Narrative (optional):
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PR-15 Citizen Participation —91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
The City of Yakima has a City Council approved and adopted "Citizen Participation Process" that the Office of Neighborhood Development
Services follows.
It is the intent of the City of Yakima, Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) to provide City of Yakima residents with the
opportunity to be involved in the development and implementation of the City's Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, as well as the
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report(CAPER). Residents are asked to be involved in developing plan objectives, reviewing and
commenting on projects recommended for funding, and reviewing program performance.
Consultation is sought through a wide variety of organizations and citizens to produce a "Draft 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan that is then
advertised as available for a thirty day written comment period, as well as two scheduled open Public Hearings, after which the proposed "Draft"
will be presented to the Yakima City Counsel for review and adoption through a resolution process.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL(If
response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
1 Newspaper Ad Minorities
Persons with
disabilities
low to moderate
income
2 Public Meeting Minorities To be determined. To be determined. To be determined.
Persons with
disabilities
low to moderate
income
3 Public Meeting Minorities To be determined. To be determined. To be determined.
Persons with
disabilities
low to moderate
income
Table 4—Citizen Participation Outreach
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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
The City of Yakima recognizes the need for affordable housing within Yakima and understands
that homelessness is the most severe housing problem. Therefore the city will continue to support and
encourage affordable housing and supportive housing services for the following priority populations:
• Families
• Elderly
• Domestic violence victims
• Unaccompanied Youth
• Chronically mentally ill
• Persons with co-occurring disorders
• Persons with alcohol or drug addictions
• Veterans
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NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)
Summary of Housing Needs
Interviews with agencies that provide housing and social services provided an overview on housing
needs.The following is a summary of the key points from the surveys and the stakeholder interviews.
Extremely-low,very-low,and low-income households have a very difficult time finding affordable
housing. In addition, moderate-income households have a difficult time as well. For renter households,
small related households had the highest level of cost burden; while for owner households the elderly
had the highest level of cost burden.The lack of affordable housing continues to negatively affect some
of the area's most vulnerable citizens, according to local non-profits.
Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 %Change
Population 91,067 93,260 2%
Households 31,051 33,080 7%
Median Income $37,351.00 $40,726.00 9%
Table 5-Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Data Source: 2005-2009 ACS(Base Year),2011-2015 ACS(Most Recent Year)
Number of Households Table
0-30% >30-50% >50-80% >80-100% >100%
HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI
Total Households 4,560 5,280 6,350 3,590 13,300
Small Family Households 1,340 1,775 2,330 1,515 6,550
Large Family Households 665 555 945 510 1,040
Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age 710 850 1,285 805 2,755
Household contains at least one
person age 75 or older 475 920 960 410 1,550
Households with one or more
children 6 years old or younger 1,100 1,355 1,575 840 1,340
Table 6-Total Households Table
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
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Housing Needs Summary Tables
1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs)
Renter Owner
0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total
AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100%
AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Substandard
Housing-
Lacking
complete
plumbing or
kitchen
facilities 130 215 105 10 460 0 10 0 0 10
Severely
Overcrowded -
With >1.51
people per
room (and
complete
kitchen and
plumbing) 135 165 75 45 420 0 60 65 0 125
Overcrowded -
With 1.01-1.5
people per
room (and
none of the
above
problems) 225 360 195 95 875 45 25 210 105 385
Housing cost
burden greater
than 50%of
income (and
none of the
above
problems) 1,755 1,040 115 4 2,914 780 415 430 70 1,695
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Renter Owner
0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total
AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100%
AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
Housing cost
burden greater
than 30%of
income (and
none of the
above
problems) 295 1,305 1,405 220 3,225 185 500 665 370 1,720
Zero/negative
Income (and
none of the
above
problems) 315 0 0 0 315 60 0 0 0 60
Table 7—Housing Problems Table
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen
or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden)
Renter Owner
0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total
AMI 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100%
AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Having 1 or more
of four housing
problems 2,250 1,785 485 160 4,680 825 505 705 175 2,210
Having none of
four housing
problems 750 1,800 2,925 1,560 7,035 360 1,190 2,235 1,695 5,480
Household has
negative income,
but none of the
other housing
problems 315 0 0 0 315 60 0 0 0 60
Table 8—Housing Problems 2
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
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3. Cost Burden > 30%
Renter Owner
0-30% >30-50% >50-80% Total 0-30% >30- >50-80% Total
AMI AMI AMI AMI 50% AMI
AMI
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 865 1,200 585 2,650 245 300 500 1,045
Large Related 585 325 180 1,090 55 90 220 365
Elderly 305 600 460 1,365 420 355 285 1,060
Other 715 870 405 1,990 290 215 250 755
Total need by 2,470 2,995 1,630 7,095 1,010 960 1,255 3,225
income
Table 9—Cost Burden>30%
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
4. Cost Burden > 50%
Renter Owner
0-30% >30-50% >50- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total
AMI AMI 80% AMI 50% 80%
AMI AMI AMI
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 700 300 15 1,015 215 130 170 515
Large Related 465 60 0 525 55 45 50 150
Elderly 235 370 165 770 350 135 115 600
Other 660 450 0 1,110 210 120 150 480
Total need by 2,060 1,180 180 3,420 830 430 485 1,745
income
Table 10—Cost Burden>50%
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
5. Crowding (More than one person per room)
Renter Owner
0- >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total
30% 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100%
AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Single family
households 385 445 190 125 1,145 45 60 155 45 305
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Renter Owner
0- >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total
30% 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100%
AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
Multiple,
unrelated family
households 0 60 70 15 145 0 25 120 60 205
Other, non-family
households 0 15 10 0 25 0 0 0 0 0
Total need by 385 520 270 140 1,315 45 85 275 105 510
income
Table 11—Crowding Information—1/2
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
Renter Owner
0- >30- >50- Total 0- >30- >50- Total
30% 50% 80% 30% 50% 80%
AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI
Households with
Children Present 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 12—Crowding Information—2/2
Data Source
Comments:
Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.
In the City of Yakima, about 29 percent of households consist of single persons (9,591). Of those, 2,235
households are elderly person living alone that are Cost Burdened.
Another 14 percent of households (4,630)are single parents with children.
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or
victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Reliable data on these populations are very difficult to estimate.A good indicator of these residents in
need is the 2019 Point In Time Count of homeless persons for Yakima County.The count included 539
surveys. Of those families surveyed, 266 included persons who were disabled (49%); 65 included
persons fleeing domestic violence (12%)and 54 were veterans (10%).
What are the most common housing problems?
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Overall,the City of Yakima struggles with housing affordability.To make this challenge more severe,
in the City, 22.8 percent of the residents have incomes below the Federal poverty level.
Preservation of the existing housing stock is very important in the City of Yakima to maintain
affordability and avoid displacement.Adequate maintenance of the units can be challenging. Strict
enforcement of building code standards can result in displacement of vulnerable persons.
The housing stock in the City of Yakima in 2014 was approximately 60 percent single family homes.
Another 4 percent of the units are duplex type construction. Only 7.4 percent of the housing units are
located in structures that have 20 or more units.Additionally, in 2014, only 10 percent of the housing
stock was built after the year 2000 and over 50.1 percent of the units are at least 40 years old.
Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems?
The Senior/Disabled households are more affected than others by these problems due to the
extremely limited fixed income, rising healthcare costs and ever increasing cost of living. This
extremely vulnerable group has no viable expectation of improving their situation due to their
declining physical conditions.
Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children
(especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of
either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)).Also discuss the
needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing
assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance
If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a
description of the operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to
generate the estimates:
Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an
increased risk of homelessness
Discussion
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NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems —91.205 (b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to
the needs of that category of need as a whole.
Introduction
HUD designates that for the purpose of assessing the need of any racial or ethnic group that is
disproportionally greater in need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole, (for
this purpose,disproportionately greater need exists when the percentage of the persons in a category of
need who are members of a particular racial or ethnic group is at least 10% points higher than the
percentage of persons in any category as a whole.)
0%-30%of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more Has none of the Household has
of four housing four housing no/negative
problems problems income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 3,555 635 375
White 1,965 435 190
Black/African American 40 10 0
Asian 29 40 10
American Indian,Alaska Native 90 0 0
Pacific Islander 20 0 0
Hispanic 1,305 130 155
Table 13-Disproportionally Greater Need 0-30%AMI
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per
room,4.Cost Burden greater than 30%
30%-50%of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more Has none of the Household has
of four housing four housing no/negative
problems problems income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 4,100 1,185 0
White 1,845 890 0
Black/African American 120 0 0
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Housing Problems Has one or more Has none of the Household has
of four housing four housing no/negative
problems problems income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Asian 30 4 0
American Indian,Alaska Native 85 20 0
Pacific Islander 4 0 0
Hispanic 1,895 265 0
Table 14-Disproportionally Greater Need 30-50%AMI
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per
room,4.Cost Burden greater than 30%
50%-80%of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more Has none of the Household has
of four housing four housing no/negative
problems problems income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 3,260 3,090 0
White 1,890 1,870 0
Black/African American 65 35 0
Asian 35 0 0
American Indian,Alaska Native 20 15 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,205 1,165 0
Table 15-Disproportionally Greater Need 50-80%AMI
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per
room,4.Cost Burden greater than 30%
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80%-100%of Area Median Income
Housing Problems Has one or more Has none of the Household has
of four housing four housing no/negative
problems problems income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 925 2,660 0
White 515 1,475 0
Black/African American 0 15 0
Asian 15 50 0
American Indian,Alaska Native 15 10 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 380 1,070 0
Table 16-Disproportionally Greater Need 80-100%AMI
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per
room,4.Cost Burden greater than 30%
Discussion
All the statistical data above was compiled and reported within the Federal IDIS reporting system.
Any questions and/or concerns about the information or discussion thereof should be directed to HUD.
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NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems —91.205
(b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to
the needs of that category of need as a whole.
Introduction
As seen in the following statistics as reported by HUD in the IDIS reporting system, 0%to 30% Whites are
the greatest affected by one or more of four housing problems, and also show the greatest numbers of
having none of the four housing problems and also has no/negative income, but none of the other
housing problems.
Furthermore, HUD also points out that 30%- 50%area median income Hispanics or a total of 1015 has
one or more of four housing problems while 1005 Whites have the same condition. HUD also expresses
the need for elaboration as the how 1730 Whites have none of the four housing problems,while 1145
Hispanics did likewise.
0%-30%of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more Has none of the Household has
of four housing four housing no/negative
problems problems income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 3,075 1,110 375
White 1,660 740 190
Black/African American 40 10 0
Asian 29 40 10
American Indian,Alaska Native 75 15 0
Pacific Islander 20 0 0
Hispanic 1,155 280 155
Table 17—Severe Housing Problems 0-30%AMI
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room,4.Cost Burden over 50%
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30%-50%of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more Has none of the Household has
of four housing four housing no/negative
problems problems income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,290 2,990 0
White 1,005 1,730 0
Black/African American 80 40 0
Asian 10 25 0
American Indian,Alaska Native 85 20 0
Pacific Islander 4 0 0
Hispanic 1,015 1,145 0
Table 18—Severe Housing Problems 30-50%AMI
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room,4.Cost Burden over 50%
50%-80%of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more Has none of the Household has
of four housing four housing no/negative
problems problems income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,190 5,160 0
White 600 3,160 0
Black/African American 0 100 0
Asian 0 35 0
American Indian,Alaska Native 0 40 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 575 1,795 0
Table 19—Severe Housing Problems 50-80%AMI
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room,4.Cost Burden over 50%
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80%-100%of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more Has none of the Household has
of four housing four housing no/negative
problems problems income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 335 3,255 0
White 115 1,880 0
Black/African American 0 15 0
Asian 0 60 0
American Indian,Alaska Native 0 25 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 220 1,235 0
Table 20—Severe Housing Problems 80-100%AMI
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room,4.Cost Burden over 50%
Discussion
Once again as this information was gathered and reported by HUD within the tables above and
mandated to the City of Yakima to make both introduction and discussion of, any questiions,concerns
or comment should be directed to HUD.
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NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens —91.205 (b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to
the needs of that category of need as a whole.
Introduction:
As reported by HUD and mandated to the City of Yakima in reporting that the following ethnic groups
were at least 10 percentage points higher than the percentage of persons in the<=30%category
experienced a Housing Cost Burden; the jurisdiction as a whole reported 14,245 Whites, 5,875 Hispanics
and 295 Asians were in the top three categories.
In the 30-50% Housing Cost Burden, the jurisdiction as a whole was 6,575 with 3,670 Whites, 2,545
Hispanics and 105 Black/African American being the top three categories.
In the >50% Housing Cost Burden,the jurisdiction as a whole was 5,295 with 3,030 Whites, 1,745
Hispanics and 135 American Indian, Alaska Native being the top three categories.
Furthermore,the jurisdiction as a whole reporting 415 No/Negative income,with 230 Whites, 155
Hispanics and 10 Asian showed in the top three categories.
Housing Cost Burden
Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No/ negative
income (not
computed)
Jurisdiction as a whole 20,800 6,575 5,295 415
White 14,245 3,670 3,030 230
Black/African
American 80 105 120 0
Asian 295 85 40 10
American Indian,
Alaska Native 130 80 135 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 25 0
Hispanic 5,875 2,545 1,745 155
Table 21—Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Data 2011-2015 CHAS
Source:
Discussion:
Housing cost burdens continue to hamper City of Yakima residents. By HUD's statistics White's,
Hispanics,Asian,American Indian/Alaskan Native, Black/African American, Pacific Islander in that order
are negatively impacted by housing cost burdens.
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Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately
greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole?
As reported by HUD and mandated to the City of Yakima in reporting that the following ethnic groups
were at least 10 percentage points higher than the percentage of persons in the<=30%category
experienced a Housing Cost Burden; the jurisdiction as a whole reported 14,245 Whites, 5,875 Hispanics
and 295 Asians were in the top three categories.
If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs?
Decent safe affordable housing, decent paying jobs that will enable them to pay the rent or mortgage.
Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your
community?
As reported by HUD in CPD Maps-Census-Grantee jurisdiction as of January 14, 2020, and since a more
detailed answer was limited by IDIS as exceeding the amount of text allowable,the answer is "YES".
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NA-35 Public Housing—91.205(b)
Introduction
The Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) plays an integral part in meeting the Consolidated Plan Objectives. YHA funding is obtained through the
Capital Fund Grant under a separate public process,and from other grants and local funds.
The Capital Fund Grant is a separate HUD grogram that Yakima does not oversee.Yakima has no troubled Public Housing agencies. The YHA is a
very well run agency excelling in providing housing for Low-income and special needs households.
The YHA included annual budgets in their Annual Agency Plan for management and operational improvements. These monies are used to fund a
Preventative Maintenance Inspection Support Program, capital improvements, community policing, computer software purchase and other
management improvements that support public housing, including staff training. For complete information on planned physical improvements
to living environment of public housing units and sites, contact the Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) at www.yakimahousing.org for their Agency
Plan.
Totals in Use
Program Type
Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
Rehab Housing Total Project- Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher
based based Veterans Family Disabled
Affairs Unification
Supportive Program
Housing
it of units vouchers in use 0 0 149 644 58 553 33 0 0
Table 22-Public Housing by Program Type
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled,Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition
Data Source: PIC(PIN Information Center)
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Characteristics of Residents
Program Type
Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
Rehab Housing Total Project- Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher
based based Veterans Family
Affairs Unification
Supportive Program
Housing
Average Annual Income 0 0 14,000 11,552 9,970 11,822 9,800 0
Average length of stay 0 0 4 5 0 5 0 0
Average Household size 0 0 3 2 3 2 1 0
# Homeless at admission 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
#of Elderly Program Participants
(>62) 0 0 12 146 1 138 7 0
#of Disabled Families 0 0 26 199 11 171 17 0
#of Families requesting
accessibility features 0 0 149 644 58 553 33 0
#of HIV/AIDS program
participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
#of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 23—Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
Data Source: PIC(PIN Information Center)
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Race of Residents
Program Type
Race Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
Rehab Housing Total Project- Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher
based based Veterans Family Disabled
Affairs Unification *
Supportive Program
Housing
White 0 0 142 570 48 492 30 0 0
Black/African American 0 0 2 45 5 37 3 0 0
Asian 0 0 1 7 1 6 0 0 0
American Indian/Alaska
Native 0 0 4 21 4 17 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year,Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition
Table 24—Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
Data Source: PIC(PIN Information Center)
Ethnicity of Residents
Program Type
Ethnicity Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers
Rehab Housing Total Project- Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher
based based Veterans Family Disabled
Affairs Unification *
Supportive Program
Housing
Hispanic 0 0 117 163 21 137 5 0 0
Not Hispanic 0 0 32 481 37 416 28 0 0
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled,Mainstream One-Year,Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition
Table 25—Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
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Data Source: PIC(PIN Information Center)
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Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants
on the waiting list for accessible units:
The needs for public housing tenants on the waiting list for accessible units are in need of HDA
accessible units to enable not only basic access to the unit itself, but units that lend themselves to both
handicap walkers and wheelchair bound individuals. Basic bathroom facilities that are safe and have
accessible bathing enclosures as well as working fixtures.
Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders
Currently as reported by the Yakima Housing Authority to ONDS;
1. There are 450 applicants on the Section 8 waiting lists.
2. 350 applicants have indicated extremely low income.
3. 61 have indicated very low income.
The immediate need for applicants after they receive a voucher is assistance with application fees and
deposits.
How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large
Many low to moderate income renters are stretched and hard pressed to pay first and last month's rent,
many landlords are requiring damage deposits nowadays.
More and more often the damage deposits are not refunded which compounds the problem for renters
to move into another rental with even less money available.
Discussion
The Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) continues to offer decent,safe,affordable housing through a
variety of programs.
Currently YHA is developing veterans housing by converting the former United States Marine
Corp Armory located at 1702 Tahoma Ave.
This redeveloped Armory will create 40 housing units of supportive housing for homeless veterans along
with social service programs for homeless veterans in the community.
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NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment —91.205(c)
Introduction:
These statistics represent information data through the Balance of State Continuum of Care Washington State Point in Time Count of Persons
experiencing Homelessness-January 2019.
When this document was prepared the 2020 Point in Time Count of Persons Experiencing Homelessness was not yet available.
Homeless Needs Assessment
Population Estimate the#of persons Estimate the# Estimate the Estimate the# Estimate the#
experiencing homelessness experiencing #becoming exiting of days persons
on a given night homelessness homeless homelessness experience
each year each year each year homelessness
Sheltered Unsheltered
Persons in Households with Adult(s)
and Child(ren) 94 234 328 19 6 345
Persons in Households with Only
Children 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persons in Households with Only
Adults 91 194 285 17 4 345
Chronically Homeless Individuals 47 46 93 3 0 365
Chronically Homeless Families 0 0 0 0 0 0
Veterans 0 27 32 0 0 0
Unaccompanied Child 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persons with HIV 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 26-Homeless Needs Assessment
"0"represents a suppressed result of more than zero and fewer than ten persons as noted in the January 2019 Washington State Point in Time Count of Persons
Data Source Comments: Experiencing Homelessness.
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Indicate if the homeless population Has No Rural Homeless
is:
If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of
days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically
homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth):
See the table above.
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Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional)
Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
White 0 0
Black or African American 0 0
Asian 0 0
American Indian or Alaska
Native 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0
Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional)
Hispanic 0 0
Not Hispanic 0 0
Data Source
Comments: Yakima County Point in Time does not differentiate Race or Ethnicity in their Point in Time Count.
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with
children and the families of veterans.
328 families with children were reported homeless and in need of housing assistance and 32 veterans
were reported through the Yakima Counties Point in Time count as homeless and in need of housing
assistance.
Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.
Due to the limited nature of the Yakima County Point in Time Survey,this information is unavailable at
this time.
Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.
The Homeless Network of Yakima County describes Unsheltered as living outside or in places not meant
for human habitation, while sheltered Homeless are persons who are homeless and are currently
housed in a shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing or are temporarily living
with family or friends. (on average about 331 Persons and 234 households are sheltered by various
agencies in Yakima County.)
An estimated 108 persons and 94 households have been counted as Unsheltered with the Yakima
County.
Discussion:
The Homeless Network of Yakima County listed its Strategic Priorities in November 2018 as;
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1. Youth and young adults experiencing homelessness
2. Community Education and awareness
3. safe and affordable housing
4. Increased case management and supports
Strategies for implementing these priorities include:
• Improve access to emergency assistance, housing, and supports for youth and young adults.
• Educate the public on the scope, causes, costs,and solvability of homelessness.
• Reduce criminalization of homelessness by defining constructive approaches to unsheltered
homelessness.
• Increase Safe and Affordable Housing-with a primary focus on the chronically homeless and
Veterans.
• Increase coordination of employment services with housing and homelessness assistance.
• Co-Locate, coordinate,or integrate health, behavioral health, safety,and welled services with
housing.
• Provide guidance and tools regarding emergency shlter standards and operations.
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NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d)
Introduction:
The City of Yakima has a large number of retired Senior/Disabled homeowners in dire need of
rehabilitation to keep their existing housing decent, safe and affordable. Without significant
rehabilitation this special needs population may become displaced and either forced into public housing
assistance through nursing or assisted living facilities or homeless. Most if not all of these displaced
individuals are not able to cover the expenses of such assisted living housing and must rely upon the
State for assistance in paying for this kind of facility. The economic impact of such housing and care can
become an extensive burden upon the State and local resources. The City of Yakima continues to offer a
Senior/Disabled emergency rehabilitation program to fix life and safety issues that would otherwise
displace these elderly and frail homeowners into care facilities or risk homelessness.
Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:
• Elderly/Frail elderly
• Chronically mentally ill
• Physically and developmentally disabled
• Persons with co-occurring disorders
• Persons with alcohol or drug addictions
• Victims of domestic violence
• Pregnant and parenting women.
What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these
needs determined?
Decent,Safe, Affordable housing both long and short term depending upon the specific needs of the
individual special needs population, as well as supportive services needed by individual special needs
populations offered by the following agencies. Individual programs and assistance varies and these
agencies can be accessed through the Yakima 211 information system for specific contact information.
• Aging long term care
• Yakima Mental Health
• Yakima Memorial Hospital
• Triumph Treatment
• YWCA
• Yakima County Human Services
• City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services.
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Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within
the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area:
The Washington State HIV Surveillance Report for November of 2019 showed Yakima County as of July
31,2019 a total of 6 new HIV cases.
242 Living HIV cases were reported and of those cases 225 were "engaged in care" with 201 showing
"Suppressed Viral Load"
Discussion:
Due to the limited federal budget, limited entitlement funds and ever growing need, the City of Yakima
continues to downsize and shrink its affordable housing programs offered through the Office of
Neighborhood Development Services in assisting it's special needs citizens.
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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs —91.215 (f)
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Facilities:
As stated in the City of Yakima's "Comprehensive Plan 2040".
The City manages municipal and cultural buildings including City Hall, Capitol Theatre,and the
Convention Center,of which the latter two are managed by the Capitol Theatre Committee and the
Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau.The City identifies capital maintenance, replacements,
and other needed investments in its City Budget that help develop the capital improvement program
and identify available revenues. The City does not have a level of service standard for public buildings,
and facilities are anticipated to be adequate to meet the needs of current population and future growth.
How were these needs determined?
1.2 Comprehensive Plan 2040 Key Principles Guiding Yakima's
Capital Investments
There are two main guiding elements behind the capital facilities planning: fiscal policies and the GMA.
These principles interact to guide capital investments. Fiscal policies are tools that the City can use to
adjust spending and revenues by changing tax rates and identifying specific areas for expenditure.
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements:
Within the City of Yakima's Comprehensive Plan 2040 is the "Capital Facilities Plan" which outlines basic
public improvements including the growing need for water systems, storm and sanitary sewer systems,
Transportation, Parks and Recreational facilities,Streets, sidewalks, street lighting systems,schools.
How were these needs determined?
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The Washington State Growth Management Act(GMA) requires that the Capital Facilities Element of a
Comprehensive Plan include an inventory, projected needs,and funding and financing for facilities and
infrastructure.This Capital Facilities Plan is intended to provide the technical foundation —inventory,
service standards, capacity, proposed projects,and funding as appropriate—for the Capital Facilities
Element. The goals and policies for the Capital Facilities Element is included in the body of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Furthermore, needs for Public Improvements are developed and regularly updated through the city of
Yakima's Comprehensive Plan through committee, agency and city and county department input, as well
as through Public Hearings and Surveys.
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Services:
Public Services include law enforcement,fire protection and suppression, public health, education,
recreation,environmental protection,and other governmental services. All of these public services are a
crucial part of maintaining a healthy community that provide for the individuals as well as the
community as a whole. Capitol Facility Projects and Services are outlined in detail in the City of Yakima's
Comprehensive plan, including Transportation, Parks and Recreations& Open Space (PROS) Plan.
How were these needs determined?
Needs for Public Improvements are developed and regularly updated through the City of Yakima's
Comprehensive Plan through committee, agency,city and county input, as well as through Public
Hearings and Surveys.
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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:
As stated in the April 9 2020 Memorandum from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development from John Gibbs,Acting Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development
concerning the Cares act flexibilities for CDBG funds used to Support Coronavirus Response and plan
amendment waiver:
To expedite grantees' use of CDBG-CV funds, HUD is waiving the requirements at 42 U.S.C. 1270(a)(2) to
the extent it requires updates to the housing and homeless needs assessment, housing market analysis,
and strategic plan and 24CFR 91.220 and 91.320 to the extent the action plan is limited to a specific
program year to permit grantees to prepare substantial amendments to their most recent annual action
plan, including their 2019 annual action plan. Grantees must identify the proposed use of all funds and
how the funds will be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.
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MA-10 Number of Housing Units —91.210(a)&(b)(2)
Introduction
Based on the information available to the jurisdiction, as provided by HUD in the following tables,the
Housing Market analysis shows the Property types and number of units as well as the percentage of
those units as part of the whole and unit size by tenure.
All residential properties by number of units
Property Type Number
1-unit detached structure 21,145 60%
1-unit, attached structure 1,545 4%
2-4 units 4,985 14%
5-19 units 3,200 9%
20 or more units 2,615 7%
Mobile Home, boat, RV,van, etc 1,885 5%
Total 35,375 100%
Table 27—Residential Properties by Unit Number
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number
No bedroom 90 1% 870 6%
1 bedroom 450 3% 3,915 26%
2 bedrooms 4,395 25% 6,040 40%
3 or more bedrooms 12,905 72% 4,420 29%
Total 17,840 101% 15,245 101%
Table 28—Unit Size by Tenure
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with
federal, state, and local programs.
The City of Yakima Housing Authority targets households with income at or below 80%of the Area
Median Income (AMI) low income (51-80%AMI). Very low(31-50% MI) and extremely low income
(under 30%AMI).
The Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) no longer operate public housing units, but has the following units
for the very low and low households:
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1. 238 family housing units
2. 162 farmworker housing units
3. 15 seasonal farmworker units
4. 99 senior housing units.
In addition, the City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood development Services assist approximately 100
Senior/Disabled low to moderate income Homeowner units a year with CDBG Single Family
Rehabilitation program.
Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for
any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.
The City of Yakima doesn't expect to see any decline of affordable housing inventory within the next
several years due to the continued efforts to maintain and increase available housing inventory now and
in the future.
Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population?
Affordable housing needs continue to far exceed the availability of affordable housing within the City
Limits of Yakima.
Describe the need for specific types of housing:
The City of Yakima continues to need low-income Senior, low-income individual and family and low-
income individual and family with special needs, homeless and at risk of becoming homeless, including
veterans.
Discussion
The City of Yakima continues to support affordable housing and strives to partner with Community
Housing Development Organizations to affirmatively further fair and affordable housing within it's city
limits.
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MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a)
Introduction
The median sales price for homes in Yakima from December to March was$209,200 based on 66sales.
Compared to the same period one year ago,the median sales price increased 16.6%,or$29,750 and the
number of sales decreased approximately 25%.
The averale listing price for homes in Yakima in March was approximately$161,276 to$384,632
respectively which represents an increase of 5.9%,or$21,499 compared to the prior week.
Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2015 %Change
Median Home Value 144,100 156,700 9%
Median Contract Rent 529 632 19%
Table 29—Cost of Housing
Data Source: 2005-2009 ACS(Base Year),2011-2015 ACS(Most Recent Year)
Rent Paid Number
Less than $500 4,185 27.5%
$500-999 9,370 61.5%
$1,000-1,499 1,125 7.4%
$1,500-1,999 305 2.0%
$2,000 or more 260 1.7%
Total 15,245 100.0%
Table 30-Rent Paid
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Housing Affordability
Units affordable to Households Renter Owner
earning
30% HAMFI 745 No Data
50% HAMFI 3,220 1,335
80% HAMFI 9,790 4,340
100% HAMFI No Data 6,985
Total 13,755 12,660
Table 31—Housing Affordability
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
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Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent($) Efficiency(no 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
bedroom)
Fair Market Rent 582 673 872 1,189 1,353
High HOME Rent 582 673 872 1,065 1,169
Low HOME Rent 568 609 731 845 942
Table 32—Monthly Rent
Data Source: HUD FMR and HOME Rents
Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels?
Population growth within the City of Yakima has continued to grow at just over 5%within the past
several years,thus the increased demands of available affordable homeownership housing to low to
moderate income families is limited and since a large percentage of the population cannot afford
homeownership,there is no alternative other than to rent.
How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or
rents?
With the increasing demand for housing and the limited existing housing stock available as well as the
rising cost of construction materials and labor,the value of existing housing continues to rise in both
homeownership and the needs for rentals.
How do HOME rents/ Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this
impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing?
Low-income renters are in generally greater need at approximately 32%of all renters with less than 30%
of the Area Median Income having housing problems.
A minimum wage earner would have to work 54 hrs. per week, 52 weeks per year to afford a two
bedroom unit renting at the Fair Market Rent of$837/month.
Despite the dire need for increased affordable housing within Yakima, we are currently preserving
affordable housing stock to the best of our ability with the Single Family Rehabilitation program through
the Senior/Disabled Emergency home repair program and continue to work with local Community
Housing Development Organizations to build more affordable housing as funding allows.
Discussion
The City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services(ONDS) continues to work with local
qualified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) to construct multi-family housing
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units, as well as continue to partner with Yakima Valley Habitat for Humanity to provide newly
constructed single family homes for low to moderate income families.
ONDS continues to assist with preserving existing affordable housing using CDBG funds through the
Single Family Rehabilitation program for Senior/Disabled Emergency Home Repair program.
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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing —91.210(a)
Introduction
The City of Yakima takes housing conditions seriously. Since much of Yakima has older housing stock
and a lot of that older housing is either used as rentals or is owned by older homeowners,the city of
Yakima has made "Rehabilitation" a main priority through its office of Neighborhood Development
Services (ONDS).
Due to limited funding, ONDS has focused its single family rehabilitation resources in assisting low to
moderate income Senior and/or Disabled homeowners. The Office of Neighborhood Development
Services has had the Senior/Disabled Home Repair Program/s for well over 30 years. These programs
address all kinds of rehabilitation to qualified applicants to enable them to continue to live within their
homes and not be displaced into a care facility,or become homeless.
Since rentals have landlords to care for and make needed repairs, the city focuses its housing programs
mostly towards homeownership and homeownership programs. The philosophy being, there are
Landlords that own and/or operate rentals,there are very limited agencies assisting Senior/Disabled
with emergency and none emergency home repairs.
Definitions
The city of Yakima's definition for"substandard condition and not suitable for rehabilitation" is a
dwelling unit/s in such por condition as to be neither structurally nor financially feasible for
rehabilitation.
While the local definition for "substandard condition and suitable for rehabilitation" is a dwelling unit/s
that do not meet standard conditions but are both financially and structurally feasible for rehabilitation.
This does not include units that require only cosmetic work, correction of minor livability problems,or
maintenance work.
Condition of Units
Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number
With one selected Condition 4,555 26% 7,120 47%
With two selected Conditions 335 2% 1,265 8%
With three selected Conditions 0 0% 35 0%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
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Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number
No selected Conditions 12,955 73% 6,815 45%
Total 17,845 101% 15,235 100%
Table 33-Condition of Units
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number
2000 or later 1,830 10% 1,700 11%
1980-1999 3,290 18% 3,525 23%
1950-1979 7,730 43% 6,450 42%
Before 1950 4,985 28% 3,565 23%
Total 17,835 99% 15,240 99%
Table 34—Year Unit Built
Data Source: 2011-2015 CHAS
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number
Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 12,715 71% 10,015 66%
Housing Units build before 1980 with children present 2,425 14% 745 5%
Table 35—Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS(Total Units)2011-2015 CHAS(Units with Children present)
Vacant Units
Suitable for Not Suitable for Total
Rehabilitation Rehabilitation
Vacant Units 0 0 0
Abandoned Vacant Units 0 0 0
REO Properties 0 0 0
Abandoned REO Properties 0 0 0
Table 36-Vacant Units
Data Source: 2005-2009 CHAS
Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
Due to the fact that over 70%of Yakima's housing stock is over 30 years old, a quarter or 25%of
homeowners reported at least one "Condition" of need with their home,while almost half or 47%of the
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renters reported one "Condition". (one selected condition being the definition of"Lacks complete
kitchen facilities". While a second condition being the definition of"Lacks complete plumbing facilities",
according to HUD)
Only 1%of homeowners reported a second condition or"Lacking complete plumbing facilities",while
5%of renters reported a second condition.
Although no homeowners reported a third selected condition of"More than one person per room",as
HUDS Renter-Occupied statistics show, there were some renters that reported that condition present.
Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP
Hazards
HUD statistic indicate there is potential for approximately 23,160 housing units in Yakima that are at risk
of lead based paint hazards, while it's estimated that approximately one half or an estimated 11,580
housing units are likely to be occupied by low or moderate income families.
Discussion
The city of Yakima's office of Neighborhood Development Services continues to address deteriorated
housing conditions and lead based paint hazards through it's Single Family Housing Programs. Qualified
low to moderate Senior/Disabled Homeowners that qualify can seek assistance for a wide variety of
home repairs, including"Emergency Repairs" that address immediate life safety issues such as; no heat,
no power, no water, no sewer, leaking roofs. There is also the "Wheel Chair Ramp Program" that assists
qualified applicants with the loan of a wheelchair ramp until such time as they no longer need the
ramp. Then the ramp is removed and used at another qualified applicants location.
ONDS also has an "Exterior Paint Program" for qualified low to moderate income Senior/Disabled
Homeowners and lead based paint is addressed according to HUD and Washington State Lead Based
Paint regulations, as with all rehabilitation programs. (all ONDS programs are subject to change due to
funding availability and program limitations).
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MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing—91.210(b)
Introduction
The Yakima Housing Authority(YHA)offers affordable housing through a variety of programs;
• Housing for Families,which includes 150 units at scattered sites across Yakima,with rents based on family income,as well as Housing
Choice Vouchers (a Section 8 Program) where families will receive rental assistance and can rent from any landlord that accepts Section
8 vouchers.
• Housing for the Homeless,which includes 75 units located throughout Yakima County specifically set aside for individuals and families
that qualify as homeless.
• Housing for Veterans,which offers a section 8 Voucher Program specifically for Veterans who also qualify as homeless under the
Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing Program (VASH).
• Housing for Farmworkers,YHA owns and manages 173 units throughout Yakima County which are set aside for farmworkers and their
families,with reduced rents and rental assistance available.
• Housing for the Elderly,YHA owns and manages a 38-unit apartment building in Yakima for the elderly.
• Housing for the Disabled,YHA offers a Section 8 Voucher program specifically for Non-Elderly Disabled Individuals through the NED
Voucher Program.
Other housing providers include;
The Catholic Charities Housing Service (CCHS), a division of the Yakima Catholic Diocese which currently owns and manages 40 senior and 36
Farmworker units with approximately another 231 low-income family units.
The Yakima Valley Partners of Habitat for Humanity have Constructed 78 low-income homes within the City of Yakima averaging 3 a year in
partnership with the Office of Neighborhood Development Services,and a total of 160 low-income homes county wide with three currently
under construction.
The Office of Industrialization Center of Washington (OIC) have constructed approximately another 72 low to moderate income family units,
averaging about 5 units a year with homeowner self-help and volunteer assistance.
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Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS)-assists in the development of opportunities for first-time homebuyers by
providing technical assistance and/or partnering with non-profit agencies such as the Yakima Valley Partners of Habitat for Humanity and the
Office of Industrialization Center (OIC) in the creation of new, affordable homes or the rehabilitation of existing houses.
ONDS also assists eligible homeowners in rehabilitation of their homes by providing inspections, reasonable designs,cost estimates, and detailed
specifications for each project. In 2013, ONDS:
• served 100 low to moderate income Senior/Disabled Homeowners through the Senior/Disabled Emergency Repair Program,
• assisted 15 qualified Senior/Disabled homeowners through the Senior/Disabled Regular Repair Program,
• completed 26 exterior paint jobs through the Senior/Disabled Exterior Paint Program,
• organized 8,986 volunteers painting over graffiti,and
• cleaned up 137 illegal dump sites
Totals Number of Units
Program Type
Certificate Mod-Rehab Public Vouchers
Housing Total Project-based Tenant-based Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans Family Disabled
Affairs Unification "
Supportive Program
Housing
it of units vouchers
available 0 0 150 688 49 639 197 0 0
it of accessible units
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year,Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition
Table 37—Total Number of Units by Program Type
Data Source: PIC(PIN Information Center)
Describe the supply of public housing developments:
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Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an
approved Public Housing Agency Plan:
The City of Yakima has approximately 1035 public housing units in "Good to better" physical condition,with another 210 units listed in the "Fair
to poor" condition.
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Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
Table 38-Public Housing Condition
Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:
210 public housing units listed in the "Fair to Poor" condition are in need of restoration/revitalization.
Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low-
and moderate-income families residing in public housing:
Public Housing Agencies improve existing living units as funding allows in partnership with the City of
Yakima when funding becomes available.
Discussion:
The City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services continues to partner with the Yakima
Housing Authority and other public housing agencies as well as qualified Community Housing
Development Organizations to address affordable housing rehabilitation of existing buildings as well as
development and construction of new multi-family units.
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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services —91.210(c)
Introduction
There are several factors that contributed to the significant reduction in reported homeless community members from HMIS data in 2019:
• A significant drop in transitional housing stays the night prior to the PIT Count was reported from HMIS for 2019 from 2018.This could be due
to programs no longer serving those who are "literally homeless" or programs shutting down altogether. Survey data reflects a more consistent
count however from the 2018 reported totals from HMIS.
• Any emergency shelter and transitional housings stays reflected in survey data as being provided by agencies within the Yakama Nation are not
included in HMIS as these agencies are not required to utilize HMIS for data entry.
• Approximately 3.5 times more survey respondents indicated the prior night's stay was with family and friends in 2019—a significant increase
from 2018.This is a positive sign for community members experiencing homeless who may otherwise be sleeping unsheltered, but because this
classification is excluded from the HUD definition of homelessness, it is also excluded from the total reported by the WA Department of
Commerce.
Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional Permanent Supportive Housing
Housing Beds Beds
Year Round Beds Voucher/ Current& New Current& New Under
(Current&New) Seasonal/ Development
Overflow Beds
Households with Adult(s) and
Child(ren) 42 22 80 144 120
Households with Only Adults 12 8 4 22 4
Chronically Homeless Households 8 3 4 0 0
Veterans 8 2 4 16 44
Unaccompanied Youth 4 4 0 0 0
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Table 39-Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Data Source Comments:
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Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the
extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons
There are currently approximately 41 organizations that offer a full range of services to the homeless in
Yakima County. Services available include clothing and supplies, transportation assistance, mental
health, employment and training, legal, medical and dental services. Examples of some specific services
offered include:
• Salvation Army: Vision Care
• Northwest Justice Project: Legal Services
• Triumph Treatment Services: Chemical Dependency Treatment
• Yakima Interfaith Coalition- 107 house, a local walk-in service center for the homeless where
people can get referrals, gas vouchers, bus tokens and hygiene packs.
• Yakima Neighborhood Health Services-Connections: Health and Dental Treatment
List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly
chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their
families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40
Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services,
describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations.
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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services — 91.210(d)
Introduction
Certain Populations require special housing and services tailored to their specific conditions and
problems including victims of domestic violence, people with development disabilities, the mentally ill,
the elderly,and substance abusers.
There are over 45 different public, non-profit,and private agencies providing housing and housing
services within Yakima of which at least 8 serve the mentally ill, 13 serve substance abusers and
addictions, 1 serves persons with HIV/AIDS, 1 serves persons with suicidal risks, and 2 serve crisis
pregnancies.
Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental),
persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families,
public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe
their supportive housing needs
Supportive housing needs in Yakima include facilities specializing in long-term primary intensive
inpatient treatment programs offering residents, treatment for chemical dependency, classes for
Nicotine Cessation, Art Therapy Classes,Weekly Nursing visits, Phycologist appointments, and Early
Learning though "Circle of Success" parenting classes.There is also a need within Yakima for health care
needs, including mental health as well as physical and developmental assistance. Meals for the elderly
and fairly elderly as well as supportive food goods through food banks are always in need for not only
elderly but low and moderate income residents.
Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health
institutions receive appropriate supportive housing
Discharge coordination in Yakima and Yakima County is handled through the CORE (Community-
Oriented Re-Entry) program. Core is a team approach to re-entry and discharge planning with access to
tenant-based housing assistance and mainstream services through the Yakima County Homeless
Services Center.
Yakima County criminal justice, substance abuse and mental health systems have opened a Crisis Triage
Center to coordinate services for people with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders who tend
to cycle though the jail and the hospital emergency department.The Crisis Triage Center is staffed 24/7
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to provide expedited assessment, stabilizing interventions,and access to services. CORE team members
collaborate with Yakima County Homeless Services Center's rapid exit coordinator and housing specialist
to provide housing solutions.
Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address
the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e)with
respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year
goals. 91.315(e)
The City of Yakima through its Office of Neighborhood Development Services,will continue to offer
Landlord Tenant Counseling and promote Fair Housing and continue to educate both Landlords and
Tenants about their rights within Washington State to rent and occupy affordable housing without
discrimination. ONDS provides landlords and property management companies with information on Fair
Housing and reasonable accommodations,as well as provide education to local agencies and staff that
work with protected classes on what constitutes a violation of fair housing laws,and where to file a
complaint.
ONDS will continue to encourage the involvement of banks and mortgage lending companies in
furthering fair housing practices.
ONDS will also continue its Senior/Disabled Homeowner Rehabilitation Programs to enable both Senior
and/or Disabled homeowners to stay in their homes. This program includes; the Emergency Repair
Program,The Wheel Chair Ramp Program, Heat Assistance Program and Exterior Paint Program.
For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to
undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs
identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but
have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2))
The City of Yakima will continue to support qualified Community Housing Development Organizations
(CHDO) with participation of HOME Investment funds as funding allows as well as continuing to offer
Single Family Rehabilitation through the Senior/Disabled Emergency Home Repair Program for qualified
low to moderate income applicants.
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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing—91.210(e)
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment
The long decline of federal assistance through both CDBG and HOME Investment,as well as other
declining HUD funded programs as a matter of Federal Policy has had the largest negative effect on both
affordable housing and residential investment. The continued rise of assistance to foreign countries,
and the decrease of assistance to our own Nation and the people within, is the entire nations "Negative
Effect" to affordable housing and residential investment.
Not to mention HUD's increasing reporting and recording burdens that have so effectively bogged down
the smaller jurisdictions that the cost of Administration far outweighs the actual benefit that is extended
to the individuals that need it the most.
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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets —91.215 (f)
Introduction
Note that the following statistics are generated by HUD within the Consolidated Plan and therefore are affixed.
Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of Number of Jobs Share of Workers Share of Jobs Jobs less workers
Workers % % %
Agriculture, Mining, Oil &Gas Extraction 7,628 5,420 24 14 -10
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations 3,340 4,349 11 12 1
Construction 1,259 1,077 4 3 -1
Education and Health Care Services 6,280 10,646 20 28 8
Finance, Insurance,and Real Estate 936 1,449 3 4 1
Information 406 568 1 2 1
Manufacturing 3,080 3,675 10 10 0
Other Services 820 1,206 3 3 0
Professional,Scientific, Management Services 1,221 1,430 4 4 0
Public Administration 10 0 0 0 0
Retail Trade 3,803 5,287 12 14 2
Transportation and Warehousing 966 694 3 2 -1
Wholesale Trade 1,771 1,790 6 5 -1
Total 31,520 37,591 -- -- --
Table 40-Business Activity
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS(Workers),2015 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics(Jobs)
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Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 43,220
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and
over 38,680
Unemployment Rate 10.50
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 34.05
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 6.01
Table 41-Labor Force
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business and financial 5,750
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 2,735
Service 4,000
Sales and office 8,185
Construction,extraction, maintenance and
repair 6,620
Production,transportation and material
moving 3,165
Table 42—Occupations by Sector
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 30,940 85%
30-59 Minutes 4,585 13%
60 or More Minutes 1,050 3%
Total 36,575 100%
Table 43-Travel Time
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Education:
Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older)
Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor
Force
Less than high school graduate 7,805 810 3,945
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Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor
Force
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 7,850 735 2,940
Some college or Associate's degree 9,510 990 2,925
Bachelor's degree or higher 5,925 155 1,160
Table 44-Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18-24 yrs 25-34 yrs 35-44 yrs 45-65 yrs 65+yrs
Less than 9th grade 395 1,470 2,065 3,400 1,765
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2,510 2,060 1,695 1,880 1,090
High school graduate, GED,or
alternative 3,540 4,510 2,510 4,530 3,690
Some college, no degree 2,640 2,305 1,740 4,915 3,270
Associate's degree 535 1,285 905 2,270 555
Bachelor's degree 295 1,405 945 1,870 1,435
Graduate or professional degree 40 650 840 1,545 1,160
Table 45-Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Educational Attainment- Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Less than high school graduate 19,476
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 22,491
Some college or Associate's degree 30,847
Bachelor's degree 42,329
Graduate or professional degree 59,625
Table 46-Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Data Source: 2011-2015 ACS
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within
your jurisdiction?
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Agriculture continues to be the leader in employment in the Yakima area,with Education and
Healthcare being a close second. Retail trade and then Arts, Entertainment and Accommodations
accounting for the third and fourth largest employment sectors within Yakima.
Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:
An educated workforce need continues to grow within the city of Yakima as businesses continue to grow
and rely upon technical field growth. Infrastructure within the City of Yakima is keeping up with growth
demand, but is continually changing to fit new businesses and their technical needs.
Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or
regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect
job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for
workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.
How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment
opportunities in the jurisdiction?
With both Yakima Valley College and nearby Heritage College the continued educational opportunities
for higher learning are keeping up with local needs,thereby supporting the educational needs of the
local businesses and employment opportunities within the jurisdiction.
Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce
Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts
will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
Currently there are no defined current workforce training initiatives offered within the city of Yakima.,
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDS)?
No
If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated
with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that
impact economic growth.
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MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated?
(include a definition of"concentration")
For definition of"Concentration" for households having over 50% multiple housing problems.
As reported through the HUD CPD-Census-Grantee jurisdiction map on January 9 2015 for extremely
low income and low income with housing problems;
Census tracts, 02,03,05,10,11,12,14 and 15
Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income
families are concentrated? (include a definition of"concentration")
As reported through HUD CPD Maps "Hispanic Origin" (the definition of concentration as reference to
these statistics is greater than 61.38%)
Census tracts 02,06 and 15 showed concentration of"Hispanic Origin" over 61.38%
What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods?
As defined in HUD CPD Maps Rental Housing Built before 1980 on January 9,2015 showed in census
tracts 02,05,06,10,11,12,14 and 15 over 50.94-76.36%of the housing was rental and constructed before
1980.
Also shown in tract 15 over 62.15%of Rental Housing was built before 1949,while census tract
02,03,06,15 - block groups .4 and .5 showed over 62.69% Renter Occupied Housing.
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods?
Census tract 02;Yakima Police Athletic League, Miller Park, Barge Lincoln School.
Census tract 06; Elks Memorial Park, Roosevelt School and Miller Park.
Census tract 15; South East Community Center, South East Food Bank, Martin Luther King Jr. Park,
Kiwanis Park/Skate Park/Ball Fields, Martin Luther KingJr. School.
Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas?
The Yakima County Fair Grounds is located within Census tract 15, as are several small grocery and
convenience stores,as well as the Yakima Speedway.
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The future development of the old Mill site is located in Census tract 02 as are many local businesses
along North 1st Street.
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MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income
Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2)
Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and
moderate-income households and neighborhoods.
As the need for broadband wiring and connection increases the demand will drive the need for
expansion and thus create the opportunity for expanse through private market expansion.
Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet
service provider serve the jurisdiction.
Philosophically the need for competition is what keeps the cost competitive, but theoretically the
demand also effects the supply and cost and not necessarily the availability of more providers.
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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)
Describe the jurisdiction's increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.
The answer to this question is expansively broad and subject to opinion. The City of Yakima lies within
an arid region and is therefore subject to increased summer heat, winter winds and decreased snowfall
and periods of dry winters.
As in May of 1981 with Mt. Saint Helen, Volcano eruptions, early spring warm weather with large snow
pack levels and large water level snow run-offs all may present natural hazards if attributed to climate
change.
Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low-and moderate-income
households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.
Its ludicrous to think that climate change will have any higher risks to housing occupied by low and
moderate income households than any other income bracket or household.
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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
Due every three, four,or five years, (length of period is at the grantee's discretion)
HUD does not accept plans between August 15 and November 15.
The Strategic Plan's mission is to propose measurable goals for actions that will address issues set by
HUD requirements for the use of CDBG and HOME funding.
These goals include projects that service homeless and low-income populations,address fair housing
and lead-based paint issues,overcome institutional barriers to the production and preservation of
affordable housing,and foster economic development and neighborhood revitalization. Yakima
coordinated with the Yakima Housing Authority,Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity, Office of
Industrialization Center(OIC), Catholic Charities Housing Services (CCHS) and numerous other public,
non-profit, and private agencies on housing and human service goals.
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SP-10 Geographic Priorities —91.215 (a)(1)
Geographic Area
Table 47-Geographic Priority Areas
General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA
for HOPWA)
Both Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) and HOME Investment funds are used City Wide,
with no Geographic limitations or defined target area.
CDBG is dispersed through application based programs that assist qualified citizen's city wide,or to
assist qualified, eligible activities that meet HUD National Objectives as directed by the Yakima City
Council.
HOME Investment funds are used to develop affordable housing within the city limits of Yakima where
and when possible concerning the availability of vacant land to develop or existing housing
developments that require rehabilitation and their subsequent locations.
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SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
Table 48—Priority Needs Summary
1 Priority Need Name Housing priority needs
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally III
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic Areas
Affected
Associated Goals Single Family Rehabilitation Program
First Time Homeownership Program
Community Housing Development Organization
New Construction
Administrative HOME Investment costs
Community Development Block Grant Administration
Description
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Basis for Relative These are the groups determined to be best served by the services
Priority provided by the affordable housing agencies consulted.
Narrative (Optional)
The City of Yakima strives to assist its citizens with safe, affordable housing by prioritizing retention of
low to moderate income Elderly and/or Disabled homeowners at risk of becoming displaced from their
homes due to deteriorated conditions as its first objective. Office of Neighborhood Development
Services addresses the Emergency Repair needs of this class of homeowners through its Emergency
Senior/Disabled Home Repair program, as well as the Senior/Disabled Wheelchair ramp program. These
essential programs are funded through Community Block Grant funds and are instrumental in keeping
elderly, frail, and disabled homeowners in their own homes,thus preventing their displacement for lack
of safe conditions.
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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions —91.215 (b)
Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable Market Characteristics that will influence
Housing Type the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based Due to the limited Federal Budget provided to the City of Yakima,Tenant Based
Rental Assistance Rental Assistance is left to the ability of other organizations,such as the Yakima
(TBRA) Housing Authority and other agencies.
TBRA for Non- See the above Tenant Based Rental Assistance statement.
Homeless Special
Needs
New Unit The City of Yakima's ONDS will continue to assist certified Community Housing
Production Development Organizations as needed with new unit development on a project
by project basis. New Unit production will be severely impacted due to the
recent HUD regulations adopted in the New 2013 HOME regulations and
secondly by the availability of home market loans available to first time
homebuyers within Yakima, less Housing Trust Funds and tighter restrictions on
Tax Credits awarded to individual projects.
Rehabilitation The City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services will continue
to support Senior/Disabled homeowners through rehabilitation programs due
to the lack of other support for these homeowners in need through other
means. ONDS also continues to explore using HOME Investment funds in
partnership with existing affordable housing developers/owners in
rehabilitating existing affordable housing projects in order to maintain existing
affordable housing stock within the city limits of Yakima.
Acquisition, Due to the limited Federal funds and the prioritization of assisting Elderly
including and/or Disabled homeowners as well as first time homebuyers with new energy
preservation efficient housing,acquisition including preservation is not available unless
under special circumstances and after careful consideration and approval by
Yakima City Council.
Table 49—Influence of Market Conditions
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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Anticipated resources continue to diminish from the federal government through both CDBG and HOME Investment funds. As do the dwindling
non-federal resources that have been keeping ONDS self-sufficient from the City of Yakima's general fund. The city has invested through its
housing portfolio and has a small income of loan repayments, but this income is far from even self-sustaining for the administrative
requirements and cost associated with maintaining itself and existing programs.
Due to the recent Covid-19 Pandemic and the Federal HUD allocation of CDBG-CV funds of$602,216.00 to the City of Yakima which is
determined to assist local businesses sustaining substantial economic losses,the City of Yakima is working with a Subrecipient to assist with
CDBG-CV funds to supply grants to qualified local businesses within the City limits of Yakima.
The City of Yakima although without any formal amount or direct notice at this time from HUD,expects additional funding to further address the
Covid-19 Pandemic with furthering assistance to the citizens within the City Limits of Yakima. Any and all additional funds will be directed at
assisting qualified applicants within the regulatory rules and regulations as defined by HUD for using those funds as specified at the time.
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Anticipated Resources
Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
of Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Remainder
of ConPlan
$
CDBG public- Acquisition These amounts are 2020 allocation
federal Admin and amounts and estimated Program
Planning Income amounts
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 1,023,711 67,800 1,043,637 2,135,148 0
HOME public- Acquisition These amounts are 2020 allocation
federal Homebuyer amounts and estimated Program
assistance Income amounts
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily
rental new
construction
Multifamily
rental rehab
New construction
for ownership
TBRA 507,466 71,550 2,345,118 2,924,134 0
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Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
of Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Remainder
of ConPlan
Other public- These are emergency relief funds
federal through the CARES act that was
awarded due to the covid pandemic.
Economic The City will utilize these fund to
Development 602,216 0 0 602,216 0 assist microenterprise businesses.
Table 50-Anticipated Resources
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
The City of Yakima leverages its federal HUD funding through a vast partnership with many Community Housing Development Organizations
(CHDO) as well as through many volunteer agencies,Youth Build Organizations and Faith Based Organizations. This partnership participation
helps the city of Yakima meets its Federal Match requirements.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs
identified in the plan
Currently there is no publically owned land or property under consideration for use that isn't already addressed in other parts of the plan.
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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure —91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan
including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.
Responsible Entity Responsible Entity Role Geographic Area
Type Served
CITY OF YAKIMA Government Economic Jurisdiction
Development
Homelessness
Non-homeless special
needs
Ownership
Planning
Rental
neighborhood
improvements
public facilities
public services
Aging& Long Term Non-profit public services Jurisdiction
Care organizations
American Red Cross Non-profit public services Nation
organizations
Catholic Charities Community/Faith- Ownership State
Housing Services based organization Rental
LA CASA HOGAR Non-profit neighborhood Jurisdiction
organizations improvements
public services
NEXT STEP HOUSING Developer Homelessness State
Rental
OIC OF WASHINGTON Non-profit public facilities State
organizations public services
SOUTH CENTRAL Departments and Economic State
WORKFORCE COUNCIL agencies Development
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Responsible Entity Responsible Entity Role Geographic Area
Type Served
Yakima County Government Economic Jurisdiction
Department of Human Development
Services Homelessness
Non-homeless special
needs
Planning
neighborhood
improvements
public facilities
public services
Continuum of Care Departments and Homelessness State
Homeless Network of agencies
Yakima County
YAKIMA INTERFAITH Non-profit neighborhood Jurisdiction
COALITION organizations improvements
YAKIMA VALLEY CHDO Ownership Nation
PARTNERS HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY
Yakima Housing PHA Public Housing Jurisdiction
Authority
RURAL COMMUNITY Private Industry Economic Jurisdiction
DEVELOPMENT Development
RESOURCES (RCDR)
Table 51-Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System
The City of Yakima takes its responsibility to its citizens very seriously and therefore administers its
programs to the best of its ability in direction and partnership with all agencies and departments within
its means. The City recognizes that even as a government entity it needs to be able to access and draw
on the experience and technical availability of the multitude of organizations within Yakima as well as
consultants and other agencies outside Yakima to deliver assistance to its citizens to the fullest extent of
it's ability.
Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream
services
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Homelessness Prevention Available in the Targeted to Targeted to People
Services Community Homeless with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X X
Legal Assistance X X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X X
Utilities Assistance X X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X X X
Mobile Clinics
Other Street Outreach Services X X X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X X
Child Care X X X
Education X X X
Employment and Employment
Training X X X
Healthcare X X X
HIV/AIDS X X X
Life Skills X X X
Mental Health Counseling X X X
Transportation X X X
Other
Table 52-Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed
above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and
families, families with children,veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth)
The Balance of Washington State Continuum of Care,guides the Continuum of Care Strategic Planning
Committee (representing approximately 40 public, non-profit,and private agencies, housing developers,
school districts, businesses, and religious institutions). These agencies are available to persons with HIV
and the homeless, chronically homeless individuals and families,families with children,veterans and
their families and unaccompanied youth,within the jurisdiction by a wide variety of means. Walk-ins
are welcome at many of the institutions as well as scheduled appointment, by telephone or internet.
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Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population
and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed
above
The strengths of the service delivery system available for special needs population and persons including
but not limited to the housing services and programs within the city of Yakima are as follows;
• Cooperation and working relationships among institutions
• Knowledge of the development process
• Access to the programs
• Well organized human service delivery
Gaps or weaknesses of services may include;
• Limited resources available to agencies to increase affordable housing and housing related
services,
• Competition for limited funds among human services agencies
• Sufficient resources and scaled back services
Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and
service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs
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SP-45 Goals Summary—91.215(a)(4)
Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area Addressed
1 Single Family 2020 2024 Affordable Housing CDBG: Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated:
Rehabilitation Program Housing priority $629,763 80 Household Housing Unit
needs
2 First Time 2020 2024 Affordable Housing HOME: Homeowner Housing Added:
Homeownership Housing priority $10,000 1 Household Housing Unit
Program needs
3 Community Housing 2020 2024 Affordable Housing HOME: Homeowner Housing Added:
Development Housing priority $97,324 2 Household Housing Unit
Organization needs
4 New Construction 2020 2024 Affordable Housing HOME: Rental units constructed:
Housing priority $326,621 3 Household Housing Unit
needs
5 Administrative HOME 2020 2024 HOME Investment Housing HOME: Other:
Investment costs Administrative priority $48,216 1 Other
costs needs
6 Public Service 2020 2024 Non-Housing CDBG: Public service activities other than
Community $121,000 Low/Moderate Income Housing
Development Benefit:
3500 Persons Assisted
7 Public Facilities and 2020 2024 Non-Housing CDBG: $0 Public Facility or Infrastructure
Infrastructure Community Activities other than Low/Moderate
Development Income Housing Benefit:
0 Persons Assisted
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Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area Addressed
8 Code Compliance 2020 2024 Non-Housing CDBG: Housing Code
Community $75,082 Enforcement/Foreclosed Property
Development Care:
100 Household Housing Unit
9 Economic 2020 2024 Economic CDBG: $0 Businesses assisted:
Development Development 0 Businesses Assisted
10 Community 2020 2024 Non-Housing Housing CDBG: Other:
Development Block Community priority $206,461 1 Other
Grant Administration Development needs
11 CDBG-CV "Cares Act" 2020 2021 economic CDBG-CV: Businesses assisted:
development $602,216 40 Businesses Assisted
Table 53—Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Single Family Rehabilitation Program
Goal The Senior/Disabled Emergency Home Repair Program assists qualified low to moderate income Senior and/or Disabled
Description Homeowners with Emergency Repair in order to help them stay in their homes. This program also contains the
Emergency Wheel Chair Ramp Program, the Exterior Paint Program, and the Senior/Disabled Regular Home Repair
Program as funding allows.
2 Goal Name First Time Homeownership Program
Goal Assisting qualified First Time Homeowners with mortgage assistance for up to$10,000,to include soft second mortgages
Description or down payment assistance as funding allows.
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3 Goal Name Community Housing Development Organization
Goal Assisting a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) develop affordable housing for qualified First
Description Time Homeowners.
(HUD requirements designate a minimum of 15%of HOME Investment entitlement participation)
4 Goal Name New Construction
Goal ONDS uses HOME Investment funds for New Construction to provide for new construction projects, such as single family
Description dwellings for First time Homeowners or through assisting CHDO's to construct new affordable housing units or single
family dwellings.
This funding line is also available to assist with rehabilitation of existing single family units or multifamily units that serve
qualified low to moderate income individuals through special projects that meet the HOME regulations and are approved
by the Yakima city council.
These funds may also be used to demolish or remove substandard buildings to allow for the replacement and/or
construction of new housing units to provide affordable housing for qualified low to moderate income applicants.
5 Goal Name Administrative HOME Investment costs
Goal This category provides the direct allowable Administrative cost associated with the HOME Investment program to be paid
Description for through the HOME Investment administrative budget line to the maximum of 10%of the year's total entitlement
allocation.
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6 Goal Name Public Service
Goal <p style="margin: 5pt 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">This program category can
Description provide for a broad range of community-based services to LMI clients, but the category is restricted to a maximum of 15%
of the total CDBG budget each year. Currently there is one agency under contract to receive funds for such services: OIC
of Washington is under contract to provide programs out of the SE Community Center and another Community Center
contract under review.</font></span></p><p style="margin: 5pt 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"><font
face="Calibri" size="3"><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri', Sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; mso-
bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-ansi-language:
EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">We also expect requests from qualified low/moderate income Senior/Disabled
Homeowners for emergency heating assistance which may also be supplied through this program as funding
allows.</spa n></font></spa n></p>
7 Goal Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure
Goal One of the many functions of the Community Development Block Grant program is to assist with the costs of"Bricks and
Description Mortar" projects such as public facilitates/infrastructure. An essential part of the City of Yakima's infrastructure is public
buildings that provide services to residents of its LMI neighborhoods. Two such facilities,the SE Community Center and
the Miller Park Activity Center,are more than 30 years old and major portions of these facilities are worn out and need to
be replaced. Although no specific funds have been set-aside for substantial renovation work at these and/or other eligible
public facilities at this time, these facilities and/or infrastructure projects may be funded as needed.
Infrastructure assists with water,sewer,streets,curbs gutters and sidewalks that provide services to LMI neighborhoods,
unfortunately due to recent budget reductions there are no specific projects budgeted within the coming year, but the
City of Yakima reserves the right to approve and allocate Infrastructure funding to qualified projects on an individual
basis. These projects would be defined and budgeted within specific Annual Action Plan years as needed.
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8 Goal Name Code Compliance
Goal The City of Yakima continues its investment of CDBG funds as an eligible activity to assist the community with Code
Description Compliance. Based on the concept of the "Broken Window Theory", the result has been very effective.This enforcement
effort, funded with CDBG dollars, is backed up with assistance for eligible LMI homeowners through eligible repair
program/s, non-federal funds,volunteers and non-profit agencies.
9 Goal Name Economic Development
Goal ONDS currently has no funds allocated for Economic Development within the City Limits of Yakima for the 2020 year,
Description but to include new financial assistance for job creation and retention as per HUD eligible activities such as float loan/s,
micro enterprise assistance,or other approved eligible activities as approved by the Yakima City Counsel.
10 Goal Name Community Development Block Grant Administration
Goal CDBG Administration is the "Staff and Stuff' it takes to administer the programs funded by Community Development
Description Block Grant funds. This includes staffing, building operation,vehicles, fuel, and other soft costs involved in the operation
and administration of CDBG eligible activities.
11 Goal Name CDBG-CV "Cares Act"
Goal As per HUD direction through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act(CARES ACT),such funds are to be
Description used to "Prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus.
The City of Yakima is working through a qualified subrecipient to assist local microenterprise businesses that have been
financially impacted due to the Coronavirus Pandemic in assisting these qualified local businesses located within the City
limits of Yakima.
Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide
affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
The City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services estimates it will provide assist the following with affordable housing within the
first year (2020) of the five year Consolidated Plan
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• 20 extremely low-income
• 30 low-income
• 55 moderate-income
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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement —91.215(c)
Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary
Compliance Agreement)
The Yakima Housing Authority has a waiting list for Section 8 voucher housing of approximately 450
applicants, 350 have indicated extremely low income and 61 have indicated very low income.
This is a self-realized need and not "Required by Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement.
Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
The Yakima Housing Authority encourages resident involvement with programs like the Resident
Advisory Board (RAB).The RAB provides the YHA and the residents with a forum for sharing information
about the Agency's Annual Plan. RAB membership is comprised of individuals who reflect and represent
the residents assisted by the PHA.The role of the RAB is to assist the PHA in developing the PHA Plan
and making any significant amendment or modification to the Plan. In addition,Yakima Housing
Authority is an active participant in crime free rental housing which allows our residents to be a part of
the local block watch and YHA participates every year, inviting residents and local organizations, in the
National Night Out.
The YHA also participates in the Yakima County Asset Building coalition and they are establishing a
partnership with YV-CAN for the Union Gap and Yakima area. YHA is also in the process of collaborating
with the AmeriCorps VISTA Education Project with the goal of every eligible resident signing up for the
college bound scholarship.
YHA is administering the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program. This program enables families assisted
through HCV program to increase their earned income and reduce their dependency on welfare
assistance and rental subsidies.
Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902?
No
Plan to remove the 'troubled' designation
The Yakima Housing Authority has"NO Troubled" designation.
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SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing —91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
The long decline of federal assistance through both CDBG and HOME Investment,as well as other
declining HUD funded programs as a matter of Federal Policy has had the largest negative effect on both
affordable housing and residential investment. The continued rise of assistance to foreign countries,
and the decrease of assistance to our own Nation and the people within, is the entire nations "Negative
Effect" to affordable housing and residential investment.
Not to mention HUD's increasing reporting and recording burdens that have so effectively bogged down
the smaller jurisdictions that the cost of Administration far outweighs the actual benefit that is extended
to the individuals that need it the most.
Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing
Yakima continues to seek available Federal, State and private funding, as well as continue to build
partnerships within our community to enable affordable housing within our jurisdiction. Yakima strives
to stimulate our local economy, revitalize target areas through ONDS rehabilitation programs to improve
living conditions for low to moderate income homeowners.
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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy—91.215(d)
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The City of Yakima's strategic plan goals include contributing to the Yakima County Continuum of Care
Plan as a city policy.The plan outlines the continuum of programs and services required to move a
family or individual from homelessness to independent living and self-sufficiency. The Continuum of
Care Plan guides the ONDS's use of resources to reduce the number of homeless households by keeping
as many Senior/Disabled homeowner as possible from becoming displaced through Emergency
Rehabilitation Assistance.The first priority of the Continuum of Care is to maintain existing resources
that serve the needs of the homeless within the community,while the City of Yakima continues to
concentrate of keeping it's Elderly, Frail Elderly and Disabled homeowners within their homes and from
becoming homeless and adding to the Continuum of Care's burden in assisting the Homeless.
Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City of Yakima continues to work with Yakima Continuum of Care in addressing emergency shelters
and transitional housing needs of homeless persons with technical assistance through its Planning
department, Codes Department and Office of Neighborhood Development Services.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again.
As called for in Washington State's 10 year plan, the City of Yakima continues to shift focus from
emergency response strategies to prevention and long term housing. The approach which affects all
homeless subpopulations increases efficiencies of the existing homeless housing infrastructure which
consists of low-rent housing, transitional housing and emergency shelter. The approach saves money by
diverting some individuals away from high-cost institutional facilities.The new institutional structure
commits the community to homeless prevention, rapid re-housing, institution discharge planning and
supportive services.
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Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being
discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving
assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education or youth needs
Discharge coordination in Yakima and Yakima County is handled through the CORE (Community-
Oriented Re-Entry) program. CORE is a team approach to re-entry and discharge planning with access to
tenant-based housing assistance and mainstream services throughout the Yakima County Homeless
Service Center.
Yakima County criminal justice, substance abuse and mental health systems have a Crisis Triage Center
to coordinate services for people with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders who tend to
cycle through the jail and the hospital emergency department. The CORE team members collaborate
with Yakima County Homeless Services Center's rapid exit coordinator and housing specialist to provide
housing solutions.
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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards —91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards
The city of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services addresses Lead Based Paint(LBP) as
per the Washington State Lead Based Paint Regulations in all programs involving disturbing of painted
surfaces. Furthermore, ONDS distributes LBP pamphlets and brochures to all its applicants for
rehabilitation activities.
ONDS continues to "Assume" all paint is a LBP hazard and treats every painted surface in accordance
with Washington State Lead Based Paint Regulations.
ONDS has both Certified Supervisors and Workers as well as only contracts to certified LBP contractors,
sub-contractors and specialty contractors in accordance with Washington State Lead Based Paint
Regulations.
How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?
In following Washington State Lead Based Paint Regulations and treating every painted surface
accordingly,the existence of lead poisoning or exposure to LBP hazards is significantly reduced if not
completely eliminated for any rehabilitation activity involving the disturbance of painted surfaces.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
All rehabilitation programs observe the "Assumption" that painted surfaces are LBP and are treated in
accordance with the Washington State Lead Based Paint regulations, concerning both containment and
clearance of individual project locations.
Every individual project file involving rehabilitation of existing painted surfaces contains detailed
information as to the work done, the actions involving assumed LBP surfaces as well as clearance
procedures taken in accordance with Washington State Lead Based Paint Regulations and HUD
regulations.
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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy—91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families
The City of Yakima understands employment that offers a living wage helps ensure that families can
afford the necessities of life. If all citizens earned livable wages,could afford adequate housing, and had
access to health care,their other basic needs would be easier to fulfill.Yakima will most likely continue
to fund these economic development activities with general funds, or other locally generated funds or
with state or federal grants for specific projects,due to the ever increasing dwindling federal funds such
as CDBG.
Yakima continues to participate through collaboration of local public and private agencies in the
development of a unified vision of area economic development in order to guide and/or coordinate local
actions that promote or expand living-wage job opportunities. Continue to initiate action for the current
Yakima Comprehensive Plan that refer to economic development as well as assist in financing
improvements to create the physical infrastructure necessary to attract companies that pay living wage
salaries.
How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this
affordable housing plan
The goals and strategies contained in the Consolidated Plan for CDBG and HOME funding for housing
and human services most often directly address these poverty issues.Yakima funding(CDBG and general
fund) for the human service programs for transitional living, services for mentally ill, domestic violence,
health and dental programs,food distribution,job training and affordable child care and the CDBG and
HOME funding for permanent and transitional housing development, and housing rehabilitation all
support the goals and strategies of reducing poverty.
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SP-80 Monitoring—91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities
carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with
requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the
comprehensive planning requirements
Yakima's CDBG program and HOME program are both audited by HUD and the Washington State under
the Single Audit Act on an as-needed basis based on risk assessments.The audit verifies that Yakima
meets all statutory requirements and that information reported is correct and complete.
ONDS is responsible for monitoring CDBG and HOME program sub-recipients. ONDS monitors sub-
recipients on-site every 2 years or as needed (based on a risk analysis) in order to ensure all regulatory
requirements are met and that the information reported is complete and accurate. Sub-recipients are
also monitored quarterly from written reports submitted by the sub-recipient to Yakima to ensure
consistency with CDBG and HOME program regulations. Monitoring consists of both on and off-site
reviews. In addition, ONDS may also contract private firms to do monitoring of contracts and projects
funded by CDBG, HOME,and General Funds.
Yakima is only required to monitor projects and programs it funds from money received directly from
HUD. Grants or loans awarded directly to other entities by HUD or other Federal or Non-Federal
agencies are typically not monitored by ONDS.
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources —91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Anticipated resources continue to diminish from the federal government through both CDBG and HOME Investment funds. As do the dwindling
non-federal resources that have been keeping ONDS self-sufficient from the City of Yakima's general fund. The city has invested through its
housing portfolio and has a small income of loan repayments, but this income is far from even self-sustaining for the administrative
requirements and cost associated with maintaining itself and existing programs.
Due to the recent Covid-19 Pandemic and the Federal HUD allocation of CDBG-CV funds of$602,216.00 to the City of Yakima which is
determined to assist local businesses sustaining substantial economic losses,the City of Yakima is working with a Subrecipient to assist with
CDBG-CV funds to supply grants to qualified local businesses within the City limits of Yakima.
The City of Yakima although without any formal amount or direct notice at this time from HUD,expects additional funding to further address the
Covid-19 Pandemic with furthering assistance to the citizens within the City Limits of Yakima. Any and all additional funds will be directed at
assisting qualified applicants within the regulatory rules and regulations as defined by HUD for using those funds as specified at the time.
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Anticipated Resources
Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
of Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Remainder
of ConPlan
$
CDBG public- Acquisition These amounts are 2020 allocation
federal Admin and amounts and estimated Program
Planning Income amounts
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 1,023,711 67,800 1,043,637 2,135,148 0
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Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
of Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Remainder
of ConPlan
HOME public- Acquisition These amounts are 2020 allocation
federal Homebuyer amounts and estimated Program
assistance Income amounts
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily
rental new
construction
Multifamily
rental rehab
New construction
for ownership
TBRA 507,466 71,550 2,345,118 2,924,134 0
Other public- Economic These are emergency relief funds
federal Development through the CARES act that was
awarded due to the covid pandemic.
The City will utilize these fund to
602,216 0 0 602,216 0 assist microenterprise businesses.
Table 54-Expected Resources—Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
The City of Yakima leverages its federal HUD funding through a vast partnership with many Community Housing Development Organizations
(CHDO) as well as through many volunteer agencies,Youth Build Organizations and Faith Based Organizations. This partnership participation
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helps the city of Yakima meets its Federal Match requirements.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
Currently there is no publically owned land or property under consideration for use that isn't already
addressed in other parts of the plan.
Discussion
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area Addressed
1 Single Family 2020 2024 Affordable Housing CDBG: Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated:
Rehabilitation Program Housing priority $592,887 80 Household Housing Unit
needs
2 Community 2020 2024 Non-Housing Housing CDBG: Other: 1 Other
Development Block Community priority $204,742
Grant Administration Development needs
3 Public Service 2020 2024 Non-Housing CDBG: Public service activities other than
Community $151,000 Low/Moderate Income Housing
Development Benefit: 5000 Persons Assisted
4 Code Compliance 2020 2024 Non-Housing Housing CDBG: Housing Code
Community priority $75,082 Enforcement/Foreclosed Property
Development needs Care: 200 Household Housing Unit
5 Administrative HOME 2020 2024 HOME Investment Housing HOME: Other: 1 Other
Investment costs Administrative priority $48,216
costs needs
6 First Time 2020 2024 Affordable Housing HOME: Direct Financial Assistance to
Homeownership Housing priority $10,000 Homebuyers: 1 Households Assisted
Program needs
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Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area Addressed
7 Community Housing 2020 2024 Affordable HOME: Homeowner Housing Added: 2
Development Housing $97,324 Household Housing Unit
Organization
8 New Construction 2020 2024 Affordable Housing HOME: Homeowner Housing Added: 2
Housing priority $326,621 Household Housing Unit
needs
9 CDBG-CV "Cares Act" 2020 2021 economic CDBG-CV: Businesses assisted:40 Businesses
development $602,216 Assisted
Table 55—Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Single Family Rehabilitation Program
Goal The Single Family Rehabilitation Program includes the Senior/Disabled Emergency Home repair program, the
Description Senior/Disabled wheel chair ramp program,and Senior/Disabled Exterior Paint program.
These programs help qualified low to moderate income, Senior and/or Disabled age 55 or older or qualified Disabled by
Social Security guidelines within the City limits of Yakima.
2 Goal Name Community Development Block Grant Administration
Goal This is the 20%of the CDBG yearly entitlement that is allowed by HUD regulations to be used in the direct Administration
Description cost associated with the Office of Neighborhood Development in administering the funds as allocated to the City of Yakima
by HUD.
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3 Goal Name Public Service
Goal Public Services provides for programs through public facilities and a Senior/Disabled emergency energy assistance
Description program.
The Henry Beauchamp Community Center located at 1211 S. 7th Street.
(currently named YPAL) Community Center located in North East Yakima.
4 Goal Name Code Compliance
Goal This program pays the salary of a Code Compliance officer to deal with Code Compliance issues through the City of Yakima
Description Code Department in dealing with code compliance infractions within specified low to moderate income census tracts and
block groups.
5 Goal Name Administrative HOME Investment costs
Goal This program allows for 10%of the HOME Investment yearly entitlement to be used for Administration of the HOME
Description program as allocated to the City of Yakima by HUD.
6 Goal Name First Time Homeownership Program
Goal This program assists First Time Homeowners in purchasing a single family dwelling in partnership with a qualified
Description Community Housing Development Organization located within the city limits of Yakima.
7 Goal Name Community Housing Development Organization
Goal This program is required by HUD to set aside 15%of the 2019 HOME Investment entitlement to be used in supportive
Description housing in conjunction with a qualified Community Housing Development Organization to supply affordable housing within
the City limits of Yakima.
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8 Goal Name New Construction
Goal This program develops new housing units through the construction of Single Family housing sold to qualified low to
Description moderate income first time homebuyers and/or through the development and construction of new multi-family rental
units to be rented to qualified low to moderate income applicants within the city of Yakima. This program is in conjunction
with qualified Community Development Housing Organizations (CHDO).
9 Goal Name CDBG-CV "Cares Act"
Goal As per HUD direction through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act(CARES ACT), such funds are to be
Description used to "Prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus.
The City of Yakima is working through a qualified subrecipient to assist local microenterprise businesses that have been
financially impacted due to the Coronavirus Pandemic in assisting these qualified local businesses located within the City
limits of Yakima.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects —91.220(d)
Introduction
The City of Yakima does its best to allocate funding for eligible activities, meeting national objectives
through individual programs to assist the citizens of Yakima with specific projects to meet a wide variety
of needs.
Many of the specific locations are to be determined throughout the year as need arises through the
Senior/Disabled Emergency Home Repair program.
Also in partnership with many HOME Investment projects the specific addresses are unavailable until
the design and layout of the site has gone through the planning and zoning process prior to site
preparation. Many of the HOME Investment projects take years of development through many types of
funding grant rounds to include state and local funding, environmental reviews, planning and zoning
reviews before a specific address can be allocated.
Also be aware that many of the program numbers served are listed here as an "Approximate number"
due to the ever changing nature of many of the development criteria as listed above. These numbers
are subject to change depending upon the need,cost associated with the development as it goes
through the many reviews, as well as the subject of the development and construction costs that can
rise due to inflation over a long development and construction period.
Projects
Project Name
1 P4: CDBG:SEN/DISABLED S/F REHAB PROG-2020
2 P10: CDBG ADMINISTRATION 2020
3 P9: CDBG PUBLIC/COMMUNITY SERVICE PROG-2020
4 P13:HOME ADMINISTATION 2020
5 P14: CHDO PROGRAM 2020
6 P18: HOME: NEW/REHABILITATED HOME UNITS IN 2020
7 P19: FIRST TIME HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE PROG-2020
8 P24: CDBG: CODE COMPLIANCE 2020
9 P25: CDBG-CV
Table 56—Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
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needs
Allocation priorities are approved by the citizens of Yakima voted representatives, the Yakima City
Council.
The limited federal funding is the biggest obstacle in addressing the underserved needs.
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Project Summary Information
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1 Project Name P4: CDBG:SEN/DISABLED S/F REHAB PROG-2020
Target Area
Goals Supported Single Family Rehabilitation Program
Needs Addressed Housing priority needs
Funding CDBG: $1,032,307
Description THIS PROJECT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO LOW-MOD INCOME FAMILIRS,
SENIOR AND OR DISABLED PERSONS TO REHAB THEIR PRIMARY
RESIDENCE LOCATED IN THE CITY LIMITS OF YAKIMA.
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number Approximately 80 qualified low to moderate Senior and/or disabled
and type of families homeowners will be assisted.
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Qualified applicants will be determined throughout the year by
application and limited to within the City Limits of Yakima.
Planned Activities Emergency repairs to include, no heat, no water, no electricity,water
leaks, frozen pipes, leaking roofs, no hot water.
Installation and maintenance of aluminum wheel chair ramps to
qualified homeowners.
Exterior paint as applied by local volunteers and/or contractors to
qualified low to moderate income homeowners (as funding allows).
2 Project Name P10: CDBG ADMINISTRATION 2020
Target Area
Goals Supported Community Development Block Grant Administration
Needs Addressed Housing priority needs
Funding CDBG: $1,032,307
Description This project is for the Administration,salaries and benefits for managing
CDBG programs in 2020
Target Date 12/31/2020
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Estimate the number Approximately 10,000 low to moderate income families will directly
and type of families benefit from activities conducted through the City of Yakima's Office of
that will benefit from Neighborhood Development Services supported by the CDBG
the proposed Administration funds.
activities
Location Description Administration of the CDBG funds is conducted through the Office of
Neighborhood Development Services located at 112 S. 8th Street within
the city limits of Yakima.
Planned Activities Single Family Rehabilitation program.
Public Facility or infrastructure activities.
Code Compliance.
Public Service.
3 Project Name P9: CDBG PUBLIC/COMMUNITY SERVICE PROG-2020
Target Area
Goals Supported Public Service
Needs Addressed Housing priority needs
Funding CDBG: $1,032,307
Description This activity will provide Community Service Programs through one
public facilities operated by local non-profits.The Henry Beauchamp
Community Center located at 1211 S. 7th Street as well as a energy
assistance program to assist senior and or disabled individuals in the City
Limits of Yakima. Currently named (Yakima Police Athletic league YPAL)
located at 602 N. 4th Street and conducts public service youth programs.
Target Date 12/31/2020
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Estimate the number The Henry Beauchamp Community Center conducts a wide variety of
and type of families programs;
that will benefit from • 100 jobs for 100 kids placing youth in summer employment.
the proposed
activities • Work experience in partnership with NCAC to serve as a training
site for individuals working through the process to be re-trained
and self-sufficient.
• Summer Program to include "Tutoring" and "Literacy" training.
• S.T.E.M. programming from the Pacific Science Center to include
how to make rockets, recognizing the difference between plant
and stem cells, and learning the history of Gravitational Waves
and the importance of them in the United States. Heating
assistance estimated to assist 1-2 Senior/Disabled homeowners
Paint out Graffiti is estimated to assist over 20,000 locations
within the low to moderate census tracts within the city limits of
Yakima.
Location Description The Henry Beauchamp Community Center is located at 1211 S. 7th
Street.
Heating assistance is to be determined by qualified application within
the city limits of Yakima.
Graffiti assisted with CDBG is within the low to moderate census tracts
within the city limits of Yakima.
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Planned Activities The Henry Beauchamp Community Center conducts a wide variety of
programs;
• 100 jobs for 100 kids placing youth in summer employment.
• Work experience in partnership with NCAC to serve as a training
site for individuals working through the process to be re-trained
and self-sufficient.
• Summer Program to include "Tutoring" and "Literacy" training.
• S.T.E.M. programming from the Pacific Science Center to include
how to make rockets, recognizing the difference between plant
and stem cells, and learning the history of Gravitational Waves
and the importance of them in the United States. Heating
assistance estimated to assist 1-2 Senior/Disabled homeowners
Paint out Graffiti is estimated to assist over 20,000 locations
within the low to moderate census tracts within the city limits of
Yakima.
4 Project Name P13:HOME ADMINISTATION 2020
Target Area
Goals Supported Administrative HOME Investment costs
Needs Addressed Housing priority needs
Funding HOME: $482,161
Description THIS PROJECT IS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF HOME FUNDS FOR
PROGRAM/SALARIES FOR 2020
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number An estimated two qualified low to moderate income first-time
and type of families homebuyer families will be direct recipients to HOME Investment
that will benefit from activities in the 2020 program year.
the proposed
activities
Location Description To be determined within the city limits of Yakima.
Planned Activities The development and construction of two new single family homes to
be sold to qualified low to moderate income first time homebuyers.
5 Project Name P14: CHDO PROGRAM 2020
Target Area
Goals Supported Community Housing Development Organization
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Needs Addressed Housing priority needs
Funding HOME: $482,161
Description THIS PROJECT IS FOR HOME CHDO'S FOR 2020
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number Approximately 2 low to moderate income families will be provided
and type of families housing in partnership with a qualified Community Housing
that will benefit from Development Organization (CHDO).
the proposed
activities
Location Description To be determined but within the city limits of Yakima.
Planned Activities Construction of two single family dwellings to be sold to qualified low to
moderate first time homebuyers.
6 Project Name P18: HOME: NEW/REHABILITATED HOME UNITS IN 2020
Target Area
Goals Supported New Construction
Needs Addressed Housing priority needs
Funding HOME: $482,161
Description THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF THE REHABILITATION AND NEW
CONSTRUCTION OF HOME UNITS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF YAKIMA
FOR 2020
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number Approximately 2 low to moderate income families will benefit from the
and type of families construction of new housing units constructed with HOME Investment
that will benefit from funds in partnership with qualified local Community Development
the proposed Housing Organizations.
activities
Location Description THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF HOME UNITS
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF YAKIMA FOR 2020.
Planned Activities The development and construction of two new single family homes to
be sold to qualified low to moderate income first time homebuyers.
Project Name P19: FIRST TIME HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE PROG-2020
Target Area
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Goals Supported First Time Homeownership Program
Needs Addressed Housing priority needs
Funding HOME: $482,161
Description THIS ACTIVITY FUNDS FIRST TIME HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE IN THE
CITY LIMITS OF YAKIMA.
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number Two low to moderate income families are expected to receive direct
and type of families benefit through a partnership with Yakima Valley Habitat for Humanity
that will benefit from in constructing two homes and selling them to qualified low to
the proposed moderate income first time homebuyers.
activities
Location Description Qualified applicants will be determined through application and located
within the city limits of Yakima.
Planned Activities The development and construction of two single family dwellings to be
sold to qualified first time homebuyers in partnership with the local
Yakima Valley Habitat for Humanity.
8 Project Name P24: CDBG: CODE COMPLIANCE 2020
Target Area
Goals Supported Code Compliance
Needs Addressed Housing priority needs
Funding CDBG: $1,032,307
Description THIS PROJECT IS FOR THE CODE COMPLIANCE IN THE CITY OF YAKIMA
2020.
Target Date 12/31/2020
Estimate the number Approximately 200 low to moderate income families located within the
and type of families low to moderate income census tracts will be directly assisted with code
that will benefit from compliance by the individual staff member paid with CDBG Code
the proposed Compliance funding.
activities
Location Description Within the low to moderate income census tracts within the city limits of
Yakima.
Planned Activities The salary of an individual Code Compliance officer to conduct code
compliance activities serving low to moderate areas.
Project Name P24: CDBG: Code Compliance 2020
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9 Target Area City Wide
Goals Supported Economic Development
Needs Addressed Create or retain jobs
Funding CDBG-CV$602,216.00
Description THIS PROJECT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO MICRO ENTERPRISE
BUSINESSES DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC THROUGH THE CARES ACT.
Target Date 12/31/22
Estimate the number Estimated 40 businesses
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Within the city limits of Yakima
Planned Activities Microenterprise assistance
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution —91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration)where assistance will be directed
ONDS programs are designed to be application driven and City Wide, to enable the City of Yakima to
help as many low to moderate income applicants as possible within the entire city limits of Yakima.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Table 57-Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Low to Moderate income citizens are located city wide and it is not the wish or design by the City of
Yakima to directly or indirectly "steer" people of any race, creed,color or financial level, be it low to
moderate or otherwise into any designated area, real or otherwise. Therefore, the programs are
offered city wide, to qualified applicants.
Discussion
The City of Yakima does not limit any CDBG or HOME Investment funding to any specific geographical
area and all programs are designed to assist eligible applicants and funding within the entire city limits
of Yakima as appropriate.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing—91.220(g)
Introduction
The main focus of the City of Yakima through ONDS in using both CDBG and HOME Investment funds is
"Affordable housing". The Single Family Rehabilitation program is focused on rehabilitation of existing
housing to enable the homeowners to continue to reside in their affordable housing, through the
Senior/Disabled Emergency Home Repair Program to include; the Senior/Disabled Wheel Chair ramp
program and the Exterior Paint Program.
ONDS also supports and encourages Affordable housing through the use of HOME funds for; the First
Time Homebuyers Program, the New Construction Program and the use of a minimum of 15%of yearly
entitlement HOME funds in supporting Affordable housing though partnerships with certified CHDO/s
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 2
Non-Homeless 80
Special-Needs 10
Total 92
Table 58-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 2
Rehab of Existing Units 80
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 82
Table 59-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Due to the limited Federal Entitlement funds from HUD, the City of Yakima has cut a number of
programs and continues to serve a growing number of Senior/Disabled homeowners with severe
emergency repairs such as; no heat, no power, no water, no sewer, and deteriorated roofs that have
become insurance concerns that may lead to cancellation.
The City of Yakima through partnership with a qualified Community Housing Development Organization
expects to construct two single family homes to be sold to qualified low to moderate income first time
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homebuyers.
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AP-60 Public Housing— 91 .220(h)
Introduction
The City of Yakima continues to support the Yakima Housing Authority(YHA),although indirectly. In the
past, the City of Yakima has supported specific facilities through various ways, even though budget
restrictions severely limit the City's participation in current projects, each request of the YHA is reviewed
individually and participation is given consideration through the Yakima City Council as are other funding
requests.
The Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) as the local environmental representative for
HUD projects has worked with the YHA to enable projects to have the proper documentation in order to
meet the HUD regulation criteria needed for those specific projects as requested by the YHA.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
The City of Yakima ONDS expects to continue to partner and support the YHA as our limited federal
budget will allow. Specific projects and funding requests will be analyzed and given consideration by due
process regarding the most beneficial use of entitlement funds.
ONDS expects to continue to support the YHA with environmental review and documentation as
requested by the YHA.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
The Yakima Housing Authority encourages resident involvement with programs like the Resident
Advisory Board (RAB).The RAB provides the YHA and the residents with a forum for sharing information
about the agency's Annual Action Plan. RAB membership is comprised of individuals who reflect and
represent the residents assisted by the public housing agency(PHA).The role of the RAB is to assist the
PHA in developing the PHA Plan and in making any significant amendment or modification to the Plan. In
addition, the Yakima Housing Authority is an active participant in crime-free rental housing which allows
the residents to be a part of the local block watch which ONDS participates in every year, inviting the
residents and local organizations to partake in National Night Out.
The YHA also participates in the Yakima County Asset Building Coalition,and they are establishing a
partnership with YVOCAN for the Union Gap and Yakima area. YHA is also in the process of collaborating
with the AmeriCorps VISTA Education Award with the goal of every eligible resident signing up for the
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College-Bound Scholarship.
Lastly,YHA is administering the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program. This program enables families
assisted through the HCV program to increase their earned income and reduce their dependency on
welfare assistance and rental subsidies.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
The Yakima Housing Authority is not designated as "troubled".
Discussion
The Yakima Housing Authority continues to do an extraordinary job in assisting Yakima residents with
decent,safe,and affordable housing though its many diverse housing programs.The City of Yakima
looks forward to continuing its partnership with the YHA to provide this type of housing to its residents.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities —91.220(i)
Introduction
The Department of Commerce is the Collaborative Applicant for the Washington Balance of State
Continuum of Care (BoS CoC). The BoS CoC's 34 small and medium-sized counties receive about$8
million annually for 50 permanent and temporary housing projects funded by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program in which Yakima County including the City
of Yakima are included.
The City of Yakima recognizes homelessness as the most severe housing problem and strives to prevent
the most at-risk populations from becoming homeless by using CDBG funds for the Single Family
Rehabilitation Program.These programs are designated to help the high-risk senior and disabled groups
with emergency rehabilitation, wheelchair ramps and exterior painting in the hopes that this will allow
them to continue to occupy their current affordable housing units.
ONDS also strives to support affordable housing with its homeownership programs,the First Time
Homeownership Program,the New Construction Program and the direct and indirect support of
certified Community Housing Development Organizations(CHDOs) in creating new single family housing
that is decent,safe,and affordable.This directly affects the homeless by giving them the opportunity to
own their first home, or by indirectly allowing someone in either a rental situation or a public housing
situation to buy their first home and thereby indirectly allow another affordable rental or public housing
unit to be occupied by an otherwise homeless individual or family.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The City of Yakima continues to support the Department of Commerce's Continuum of Care Plan . The
first priority of Continuum of Care is to maintain existing resources that serve the ends of the homeless
within the community.The plan identifies new projects and services that fill critical gaps in prevention
services,outreach, emergency and transitional housing, support services,and long-term affordable
housing.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City of Yakima continues to work with the multitude of local agencies through Continuum of Care in
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addressing emergency shelters and transitional housing opportunities on an individual project basis.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
Due to the severely limited Federal funds received by the City of Yakima through reduced entitlements,
the City is unable to address this particular need until additional funding becomes available.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs
The City of Yakima, though the Senior/Disabled Emergency Home Repair Program, is often contacted by
local hospital and nursing care facilities about seniors and/or disabled homeowners that need
emergency repairs or wheelchair ramps in order to be allowed to be returned to their homes after being
released from these care facilities.
Discussion
Due to severely limited resources,the City of Yakima continues to direct its attention to assisting
senior/disabled homeowners through its Emergency Home Repair Program to enable the elderly, frail
and disabled to remain in their homes and thereby not becoming homeless and adding to the
Continuum of Care's burden with additional homelessness.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing—91.220(j)
Introduction:
Yakima's Comprehensive Plan identifies several areas affecting the development of affordable housing
including zoning, land use,subdivision requirements, impact fees, licensing and permits, and extension
of transportation and utility services.The Yakima Planning Division monitors available land, zoning, and
land use in order to ensure projected population increase can be accommodated with new housing
construction available to all income groups.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
The City of Yakima continues to work with expanding economic development activities to bolster the
local economy and spur building investment toward the construction of more affordable residential
developments and units.The Community Development Department through its Planning Division
continues to research and recommend new zoning policies to allow a more diverse range of housing
types and make it easier to develop housing in certain areas.
Discussion:
The effective use of Federal allocations to the responsible local entities with a measured reserve of
responsible recording and reporting is the only way of effectively reducing the barrier to affordable
housing at the local level. Increasing the benefit to the low and moderate income workforce that has so
effectively made our great county what it is, is the only way of increasing affordable housing and will not
only effectively raise the entire nations living standard but also serves it well economically.
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AP-85 Other Actions —91.220(k)
Introduction:
The City of Yakima continues to assist its residents with the use of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Investment funds through the Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS)
by assisting qualified low to moderate income applicants with the rehabilitation of their existing homes,
painting over graffiti.
The City also provides public services for youth programs through its public community centers -The
Henry Beauchamp(formerly Southeast)Community Center and YPAL. Separate funds are used for the
maintenance of these facilities other than HUD regulated funds.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The City of Yakima will continue to seek federal funding as well as other available funding to overcome
the lack of sufficient funds to address all of the underserved needs.
The City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services(ONDS) continues to partner with
many non-profits, local service organizations,and other government and non-governmental agencies to
assist in meeting underserved needs.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
As discussed throughout the Consolidated Plan and elsewhere in this Annual Action Plan,the City of
Yakima has a wide variety of programs directed at maintaining affordable existing housing through
rehabilitation, as well as new single family dwellings through its homeownership program.
The City oif Yakima continues to partner with local affordable housing agencies.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
As discussed in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, ONDS aligns all of its rehabilitation programs with the
Washington State lead-based paint regulations and continues to presume any disturbed paint surfaces
are "Possible lead hazards" and thus are treated according to the state's regulations and HUD's lead-
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based paint policy.
ONDS has both certified supervisors and staff on hand to assess and address lead-based paint as well as
hires certified state lead-based paint professionals to deal with all projects with potential lead-based
paint disturbed surfaces.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City of Yakima continues to address economic development opportunities to bring more businesses
and jobs to Yakima that pay decent living wages, as well as encourage growth and development of
existing opportunities to assist poverty-level families.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City of Yakima continues to work with existing agencies and departments within Yakima as well as
consultants and other governmental bodies outside Yakima to strengthen and enhance the current
institutional structure. We will continue to seek out partnerships with organizations as well as private
enterprises to further develop the institutional structure.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City of Yakima through the Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) will continue to
coordinate with public and private housing and social service agencies through committee meetings and
consultation to coordinate services to the residents of Yakima.
Discussion:
ONDS has served its community for over 40 years through its vast and varied programs,administering all
kinds of Federal and State funds over the years,towards the betterment of the community and with a
focus on affordable housing.
Partnerships with other organizations have been instrumental in continuing affordable housing within
Yakima with every agency struggling with funding from the past several years of economic struggle. The
City of Yakima has focused on being a good steward of both CDBG and HOME Investment funds and
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stretching those dwindling resources to the best of its ability in serving the community.
The City of Yakima continues to strive for affordable housing with the assistance of the community,
neighborhoods and partners in effectively using its entitlement funds.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements —91.220(I)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Due to limited HUD funding, the City of Yakima expends every dollar as effectively and efficiently as
possible to benefit its residents within its ONDS programs per HUD's requirements. This means that any
program income,float-funded activities,or Section 108 loan guarantee funds are infused within
appropriate programs and the funding utilized per HUD regulations concerning eligible activities to meet
HUD-approved national objectives.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1.The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the
next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 102,518
2.The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the
year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's
strategic plan. 0
3.The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4.The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use
has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5.The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 102,518
Other CDBG Requirements
1.The amount of urgent need activities 0
2.The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit-A consecutive
period of one,two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70%of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and
moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is
as follows:
ONDS uses two "Non-Federal" funding sources to administer ongoing"affordability periods" of past
HOME Investment projects in compliance with HUD program regulations.
ONDS has obligated HOME Investment program income to the construction of two Multi-family
affordable rental projects;
• One project is to construct an 80 unit affordable rental complex that will serve extremely low, low
and moderate income individuals and families.
• Another project is to include the rehabilitation of an existing building and newly constructed multi-
family housing units to provide rental units for low to moderate income veterans.
• Both these projects are under construction and have been previously reported in the 2019 Annual
Action Plan
2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used
for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254, is as follows:
When the City of Yakima makes a loan of HOME Investment funds,that loan is secured by a
promissory note and deed of trust. Within those documents is language that specifies the
disposition of funds in the event of a sale.
The City of Yakima uses the"Full Recapture" provision in the following manner;
If the Homebuyer decides to sell, rent or dispose of the property at any time before the expiration of
the affordability period "Full Recapture" provision goes into effect, and in the event of a sale,
foreclosure,will trigger repayment of the entire HOME direct subsidy loan amount(Recapture).
The Recapture amount is based on net proceeds from the voluntary sale or foreclosure.The net
proceeds of a sale are the sales proceeds minus non-Home loan repayments and any closing costs.
As per regulation 92.545(ii)(A) says in establishing the PJ's recapture requirements,the Pi is subject
to the limitation that when the recapture requirement is triggered by a sale (voluntary or
involuntary) of the housing unit, the amount recaptured cannot exceed the net proceeds, if any.
The net proceeds are the sales price minus superior loan repayment(other than the direct subsidy
HOME funds) and any closing costs. Furthermore, if there are no net proceeds-the amount to be
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recaptured would be zero given that the City of Yakima may not recapture more than the amount of
the net proceeds. If the net proceeds are some portion but do not fully equal your HOME direct
subsidy investment amount that would be the amount to recapture. To clarify, the recapture
amount is based on the direct HOME subsidy as per HUD requirements.
3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired
with HOME funds?See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows:
When the City of Yakima makes a loan of HOME funds, that loan is secured by a promissory note
and deed of trust. Within those documents is language that specifies the disposition of funds in the
even of a sale.
The City of Yakima uses the"Full Recapture" provision in the following manner;
If the Homebuyer decides to sell, rent or dispose of the property at any time before the expiration of
the affordability period "Full Recapture" provision goes into effect, and in the event of a sale,
foreclosure,will trigger repayment of the entire HOME direct subsidy loan amount. (Recapture).
The Recapture amount is based on net proceeds from the voluntary sale or foreclosure.The net
proceeds of a sale are the sales price minus non-HOME loan repayments and any closing costs.
As per regulation 92.545 (ii)(A) says in establishing the PJ's recapture requirements,the PJ is subject
to the limitation that when the recapture requirement is triggered by a sale (voluntary or
involuntary) of the housing unit, the amount recaptured cannot exceed the net proceeds, if any.
The net proceeds are the sales price minus superior loan repayment(other than the direct subsidy
HOME funds) and any closing costs. Furthermore, if there are no net proceeds-the amount to be
recaptured would be zero given that the City of Yakima may not recapture more than the amount of
net proceeds. If the net proceeds are some portion but do not fully equal the HOME direct subsidy
investment amount that would be the amount to recapture.
4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is
rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that
will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b),are as follows:
The City of Yakima currently has no plans for refinancing any existing debt secured by multifamily
housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds. If such actions are decided by the Yakima City
Council and amendment of the Consolidated Plan will be sought and the required refinancing
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guidelines will be defined at that time as part of the Amendment.
The City of Yakima chooses to use the Overall Benefit in the following manner-As a consecutive period
of one year, used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 100%CDBG funds is to be used
to benefit persons of low to moderate income.
The year specified is this Annual Action Plan of 2020,
Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources
1 Data Source Name
Homeless Network of Yakima County
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
Homeless Network of Yakima County
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Provide a brief summary of the data set.
The Yakima County Point in Time Survey is to determine the number of unduplicated homeless
individuals living in Yakima County on a given day.The Homeless Network of Yakima County
reviews the results, identifies gaps in services and develops and implements plans to close the
gaps.
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
The Point in Time count allows service agencies and local government to spot trends in
homelessness and to evaluate the success of existing programs. It is a tool that agencies and their
partners can use to apply for funding and plan for programs and services to meet the needs of
homeless people in the community.
How comprehensive is the coverage off this administrative data?Is data collection concentrated in one
geographic area or among a certain population?
The Yakima County Point in Time Survey is conducted specifically one day throughout Yakima
County.
What time period(provide the year,and optionally month,or month and day) is covered by this data set?
On January 31,2014, 785 individuals were counted in Yakima County, which is a 12.6%decrease
from those counted in 2013.
What is the status of the data set(complete,in progress,or planned)?
This data set is complete for the calendar year of 2014
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