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AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.
For Meeting of: April 7, 2015
Final public hearing and resolution for the 2015 - 2019 Consolidated
Plan & 2015 Annual Action Plan
Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director
Archie Matthews, ONDS Manager (509) 575-6101
The 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
required five year plan for using both CDBG and HOME Investment funds within the City of Yakima.
This is a road map as to the City's intentions toward using these federal funds to address affordable
housing and eligible activities over a broad spectrum. The Consolidated Plan contains the 2015 Annual
Action Plan and subsequent years, although submitted separately to HUD, must align with the overall Five
Year Consolidated Plan. A thirty day written comment period began March 2, 2015 and runs through
March 31, 2015. It also requires two public hearings, adoption by the City Council, and submission to
HUD by April 11, 2015. The 2015 - 2019 Consolidated Plan & 2015 Annual Action Plan is available to
view online at: http://www.yakimawa.gov/services/neighborhood-development-services/
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Resolution 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan 3/27/2015
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RESOLUTION NO. R -2015-
A RESOLUTION Adopting the HUD mandated five year Consolidated Plan and Annual
Action Plan for the City of Yakima.
WHEREAS, every five years, HUD requires the City of Yakima to submit a Five Year
Consolidated plan and Annual Action plan as a requirement for receiving federal funds;
and
WHEREAS, in order to access the federal CDBG and HOME funds for the next five
years, the city is required to submit a five year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Office of Neighborhood Development Services has fulfilled the
requirements for public input meetings and held an open 30 day written comment period;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has a completed Draft 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan to
include the first years Annual Action Plan for 2015, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City of Yakima City Council adopts the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and the
Manager of the City of Yakima is hereby authorized to direct staff to submit the
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action plan to HUD as required.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2015.
ATTEST: Micah Cawley, Mayor
City Clerk
Yakima, Washington Consolidated Plan
2015 - 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
THE PROCESS 6
CONSULTATION 9
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 16
SECTION 2 18
NEEDS ASSESSMENT 18
HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT 19
DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: HOUSING PROBLEMS 26
DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: SEVER HOUSING PROBLEMS 29
DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: HOUSING COST BURDENS 32
DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: DISCUSSION 33
PUBLIC HOUSING 34
HOMELESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT 40
NON -HOMELESS SPECIAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT 45
NON -HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS 41
SECTION 3 49
HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS 49
NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS 50
HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS: COST OF HOUSING 53
HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS: CONDITION OF HOUSING 56
SECTION 4 59
PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING 59
HOMELESS FACILITIES AND SERVICES 63
SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITIES AND SERVICES 65
BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING 67
NON -HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSETS C8
NEEDS AND MARKET ANALYSIS DISCUSSION 75
SECTION 5 77
STRATEGIC PLAN 77
GEOGRAPHIC PRIORITIES 78
PRIORITY NEEDS 82
INFLUENCE OF MARKET CONDITIONS 84
ANTICIPATED RESOURCES 85
INSTITUTIONAL DELIVERY STRUCTURE 88
GOALS SUMMARY 92
PUBLIC HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY AND INVOLVEMENT 98
BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING 99
HOMELESS STRATEGY 100
LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARDS 102
ANTI -POVERTY STRATEGY 103
MONITORING 104
SECTION 6 105
2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
• EXPECTED RESOURCES 105
> ANNUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 108
• PROJECTS 113
• PROJECT SUMMARY 115
• GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION 123
• AFFORDABLE HOUSING 124
PUBLIC HOUSING 125
> HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITIES 127
• BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING 129
• OTHER ACTIONS 130
• PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 132
• ALTERNATE/LOCAL DATA SOURCES 136
• ATTACHMENTS
❖ CERTIFICATIONS
❖ APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
❖ MAPS
Executive Summary
ES -05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
This Strategic Plan coordinates strategy to meet housing, community development, and non -urgent
needs. The Strategic Plan serves as a guide for developing the Annual Action Plans involved in each 5 -
year Consolidated Plan term- or for the 2015-2019 period.
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 homownership for low-income persons
• Leverage private sector participation
• 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
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(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. Begging 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 differeing 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.
Three Broad Objectives
Three broad Objectives are established for activities funded with CDBG and/or HOME that focus on low
and moderate -income households that are consistent with the needs and strategies of the Consolidated
Plan:
• Create suitable living environments
• Provide decent, affordable housing
• Create economic opportunities
There are 3 possible common Outcomes which describe change for each of the 3 broad Objectives, i.e.,
"what type of change or result is sought?"
• Availability/Accessibility- activities funded with CDBG and/or HOME that make services,
infrastructure, housing, or shelter available or acessible to low and moderate -income people,
including persons with disabilities. Accessibility does not refer only to physical barriers, but to
making the affordable basics of daily living available and accessible to low and moderate -income
people.
• Affordability- activities funded with CDBG and/or HOME that provide affordability in a variety of
ways in the lives of low and moderate -income people. This can include the creation or
maintenance of affordable housing, basic infrastructure hookups, or services including
transportation or day care.
• Sustainability (promoting livable or viable communities) - projects funded with CDBG and/or
HOME where the activity or activities are aimed at improving communities or neighborhoods,
helping to make them livable or viable by providing benefit to persons of low and moderate -
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income or by removing or eliminating slum or blighted areas, through multiple activities or
servies that sustain communities or neighborhoods.
Progress toward Outcomes
Progress toward Outcomes is measured with Output Indicators, examples of which include the number
of:
• Households assisted
• Community -wide assistance activities
• Persons served (in sherlters or public services)
• Rental housing unites produced
• Housing units rehabilitated
• Years of affordability
• Homeowners assisted or homeownership units created
• Jobs created or retained
• Dollars of investment leveraged
Objectives are combined with Outcomes to produce an Outcome Statement.
Outcomes are the "benefits" relating to a change in conditions, status, attitudes, knowledge, or behavior
that result from the funded programs. The means or reported outcomes are the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report ( CAPER) and the ongoing reporting to the federal Intergrated Data
and Information Sytem (IDIS). Since many activities are multi-year (such as construction projects), the
outcomes are measure on an annual basis over 5 -year periods. The Outcomes portion of the measuring
system will be reported each year in the CAPER.
The strategies identified in this section and the actions indentified in Action Plan Section have been
developed in consideration of the described performance measuring system.
The Consolidated Plan is a planning document that provides an assessment of Yakima's community
development needs, proposes strategies to address those needs, and annual identifies specified acidities
to implement strategies. The concept of building a strong community focuses on suitable living
environments, decent affordable housing, and economic opportunities for all. This Consolidated Plan is
effective from 2015 through 2019. The Annual Action Plans are intergral to the Consolidated Plan
describing the resources and actions to be undertaken each year, to address the identified community
needs consistent with strategies identified in the 5 -year Consolidated Plan.
The activities that are described in the Annual Action Plans are designed to meet CDBG and HOME
objectives. In 2007, HUD established a performance measurement system that requires all funding
activities address one of the objective categories (decent housing, suitable living environment, and
economic opportunities) and one of the following outcome: Availability?Accessibility, Affordability,
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Sustainability. Each CDBG or HOME funded individual project described in the companion Annual Action
Plans lists a general objective category and a general outcome category.
Anticipated Resources
ANTICIPATED RESOURCES
Yakima expects to receive CDBG funds and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds from HUD. In
addition to these funds, Yakima will utilize CDBG and HOME program incomes from past activities. These
funds will be used to leverage other federal, state, and local resources to meet housing and community
development needs. The amounts of CDBG and HOME funds expected to be available are listed in the
accompanying Annual Action Plans.
The Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) will have approximately 618 authorized Section 8 Assistance
allocations available to serve low-income households in Yakima County for which YHA has funds for
approximately 450 households of with 75-80% or 400 households reside in private housing units within
Yakima. Developers of housing projects serving low-income households, such as the Yakima Housing
Authority and the Diocese of Yakima Housing, may also apply for Low -Income Housing Tax Credits,
State Housing Trust Funds, and other housing development funds.
Agencies serving homeless indibiduals and families may apply for funding assistance under the
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Programs.
3. Evaluation of past performance
The 2015 will be the first year of this 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan. The Annual Action Plans will report
progress on addressing priority housing and non -housing community development needs each year
from 2015-2019 as Yakima ONDS has annually reported progress for the previous 2010-2014
Consolidated Plan.
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 abailable 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
The City of Yakima, Office of Neighborhood Development Services provided a "Draft" of the 2015-2019
Consolidated Plan for a thirty (30) day written comment period beginning March 2,2015 and running
through March 31, 2015 ending at 5:00 PM. An ad in the Yakima Herald Legal Notices on February 22,
2015 and an ad in the Spanish paper "EIsoI" on February 26, 2015 both advertised the opening of the
thirty day written comment period and described where "Draft" copies of the 2015-2019 Consolidated
Plan could be accessed.
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A concurrent notice was printed in the Yakima Herald on February 22, 2015 giving notice in the "Legal
Notices" of the written comment period and two public hearing notcies, the first public hearing to be
held on March 17, 2015 at 7:OOpm, to be held at Yakima City Hall located at 129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima
WA 98901, as well as a second public hearing to be held on April 7, 2015 at 7:OOpm, to also be held at
the Yakima City Hall located at the same address above. These concurrent notices were also printed in
the February 26th Spanish paper "Elsol".
5. Summary of public comments
TBD
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
TBD
7. Summary
TBD
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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 Admiiistrator YAKIMA
HOME Administrator
Narrative
Office of Neighborhood Development
Services
YAKIMA Office of Neighborhood Development
Services
Table 1— Responsible Agencies
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
Counsel.
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)
• Ahtanum Pioneer Church
• AmeriCorps
• Association of Churches
• Avail Home Health
• Calvary Rescue Mission
• Care Net
• Cascade -Blue Mountain Food Share
• Catholic Charities Housing Services (CCHS)
• Community Living Inc.
• Community Presbyterian Church
• Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health (CWCMH)
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• Consejo Counseling
• Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Yakima
• Department of Veteran Affairs -Yakima Vet Center
• Easter Seal Society of Washington
• Elmview
• Enterprise for Progress in the Community (EPIC)
• Education Services District (ESD) 105
• For a Better Tomorrow
• Greater Columbia 2-1-1
• Habitat for Humanity
• Homeless Network of Yakima County
• Lower Valley Crisis Center
• 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
• Twin Peaks Youth Ranch
• Union Gospel Mission
• United Way of Central Washington
• US Veteran's Affairs Department
• Volunteer Attorney Services
• Washington Families Fund (WFF)
• Washington Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS)
• Willow Place Boys Home
• Workforce Washington -Veterans
• Yakima City Planning Department
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• 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 Hearing & Speech
• Yakima Housing Authority
• Yakima Interfaith Coalition- La Casa Hogar
• Yakima Neighborhood Health Services
• Yakima School District #7
• Yakima Valley Community Land Trust
• Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
• Yakima Work Source Job Corps
• YWCA
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PR -10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1)
1. Introduction
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 Industrilization Center (OIC), as well as Yakima County,
this is also known as the Community Development Advisory Board providing review and feedback.
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)).
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
Network of Yakima County staffed by the Yakima County Department of Human Services.
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 staturtory
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 Network of Yakima County is the coordinator of the Yakima County 10 -Year Homeless
Housing Plan. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is composed of a broad group of Yakima County
public, non-profit, and private human services agencies including many of thge groups listed above. The
Homeless Network of Yakima County conducts regular meetings and agendas, updated the Yakima
County Coninuum of Care Plan, and organized the annual Point -In Time Homeless Persons Count. The
City of Yakima continues to coordinate and assist the Continuum of Care with it's efforts to assist
persons at risk of homelessness and crhonically homeless individuals and family.
The City of Yakima works with the Continuum of Care 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.
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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
The City of Yakima has consulted with Yakima County and other Continuum of Care providers through
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 fundings, 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
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
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
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
2 Agency/Group/Organization
ONDS conducted meetings of the Community
Development Advisory Board providing review and
feedback of which Catholic Charities Housing Services
(CCHS) was an intregal part of. As in the past CCHS has
assited ONDS with developing housing market
strategies as well as developing affordable hosing
projects within the City of Yakima for First Time
Homebuyers, as well as affordable housing
opportunities for low to moderate income Elderly.
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
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Lead-based Paint Strategy
Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Economic Development
Market Analysis
Anti -poverty Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
As a member of the Community Development Advisory
Board a member of OIC attended committee meetings
and provided review and feedback of Housing needs,
affordable housing, homeless issues, 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
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
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
Economic Development
Market Analysis
Anti -poverty Strategy
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
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Yakima Valley Habitat for Humanity as a member of the
Community Development Advisory Board attends
committee meetings and provides review and feedback
for a wide variety of Affordable Housing issues,
Homeless needs and strategy as well as Anti -poverty
stategy.
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4
Agency/Group/Organization
Agency/Group/Organization Type
r YAKIMA COUNTY
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
by Consultation?
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
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization
Meetings with the Yakima County Department of
human Services in consultation about affordable
housing and homelessness issues within the City of
Yakima. Continued coordination in developing and
maintaining affordable housing as well as continued
cooperation in dealing with the Yakima County
Contimnuum of Care Plan.
Yakima Housing Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization consulted
and what are the anticipated outcomes
of the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
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Services - Housing
Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
The Director Lowel Krueger is a memeber of the
Community Development Advisory Board and attended
meetings as well as consulted via email. The City of
Yakima continues to work closely with the Yakima
Housing Authority to develop and maintain affordable
housing.
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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 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
Organization
Continuum of Care
Yakima County
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals
of each plan?
The City of Yakima works hand in hand with Yakima County in
assisting the local community with a variety of programs and
goals, such as affordable housing, the Yakima County Economic
Development, assisting the Homeless, street improvements,
transportation needs.
Yakima Urban Area The City of
Comprehensive Yakima
Plan 2025
The Urban Area Comprehensive Plan (UACP) was developed in
accordance with the Growth Management Act(GMA)to address
growth issues in the City of Yakima and the adjacent Urban
Growth Area. It represents the community's policy plan for
growth over the next 20 years. It will assist the management of
the City by providing policies to guide decision-making for
growth, development and public services. Cities are required to
update their plans every ten years. The original Yakima GMA
Plan was adopted in 1997 and planned through the year 2015
and has been updated and will carry the community forward
through 2025.
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(1))
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
regarding the non -housing needs of children, elderly, person's with disabilites, homless persons, and
other populations of need concerning priority needs and funding gaps. ONDS uses information
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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):
The City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services works closely with the Yakima Housing
Authority (YHA) concerning public housing needs and consistency with the YHA's planned programs and
activities in the Yakima Housing Authority Angency Plan and the Yakima Consodlidated plan.
ONDS also seeks to ensure that activities regarding local drug elimination, neighborhood improvement
programs, and resident programs and services funded under under YHA programs and those funded
under the Yakima Consolidated Plan are fully coordinated to achieve comprehensive community
develoment goals.
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PR -15 Citizen Participation
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 2015-2019 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.
• A thirty (30) day written comment period was advertised in both the Yakima Herald and EISoI newspapers and open for comment from
March 2, 2015 through March 31, 2015.
• A open Public Hearing meeting was conducted on March 17, 2015 at 7:OOpm before the Yakima City Counsel located at 129 N. 2nd
Street, Yakima WA 98901
• A second open Public Hearing meeting was conducted on April, 7th at 7:OOpm before the Yakima City Counsel located at the same
address as above.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order
Mode of Outreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1
Newspaper Ad
Minorities
Persons with
disabilities
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
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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 supportative 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
<p align="left">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:</p><p align="left">• <font face="Calibri">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 weli.</font></p><p align="left">• <font face="Calibri">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.</font></p><p align="left">• <font face="Calibri">The
lack of affordable housing affects some of the area's most vulnerable citizens, according to local non-
profits.</font></p>
1 Demographics
Base Year: 2000
Most Recent Year: 2011
% Change
Population
78,784
89,825
14%
Households
29,233
32,988
13%
Median Income
$29,475.00
$41,071.00
39%
Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2007-2011 ACS (Most Recent Year)
Number of Households Table
Table 6 - Total Households Table
Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS
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0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Total Households *
4,050
4,915
5,965
3,370
14,685
Small Family Households *
1,265
1,905
2,130
1,515
7,265
Large Family Households *
545
585
905
385
1,005
Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age
575
700
855
515
2,975
Household contains at (east one
person age 75 or older
624
865
1,000
435
1,725
Households with one or more
children 6 years old or younger *
1,160
1,545
1,605
970
1,570
* the highest income category for these family types is >80% HAMFI
Table 6 - Total Households Table
Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS
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Housing Needs Summary Tables
1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs)
0-30% >30 -
AMI 50%
AMI
Renter Owner
>50-
80%
AMI
>80- Total 0-30%
100% AMI
AMI
NUMBER OF HO
Substandard
Housing -
Lacking
complete
plumbing or
kitchen facilities
SEHOLDS
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
110
80
145
75
410
0
0
0
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
0
0
Severely
Overcrowded -
With >1.51
people per
room (and
complete
kitchen and
plumbing)
160
35
25
30
250
0
30
65
30
125
Overcrowded -
With 1.01-1.5
people per
room (and none
of the above
problems)
260
235
140
30
665
10
60
120
90
280
Housing cost
burden greater
than 50% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems)
Housing cost
burden greater
than 30% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems)
1,985
780
155
0
2,920
535
385
400
130
1,450
260
1,580
1,255
240
3,335
100
430
795
405
1,730
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Data
Source:
2007-2011 CHAS
Table 7 — Housing Problems Table
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 -
AMI 50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
Having 1 or more of
four housing
problems
2,520
1,130
470
140
4,260
545
470
585
250
1,850
Having none of four
housing problems
Household has
negative income,
but none of the
other housing
problems
555
2,365
2,820
1,435
7,175
310
945
2,095
1,545
4,895
Data
Source:
2007-2011 CHAS
3. Cost Burden > 30%
80
0
0
0
80
40
0
0
0
40
Table 8 — Housing Problems 2
0-30%
AMI
Renter
Owner
>30-50% >50-80%
AMI AMI
Total ' 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
>50-80%
AMI
Total
Small Related 890
1,180
595
2,665
230
330
450
1,010
Large Related
455
240
180
875
30
195
250
475
Elderly
570
550
400
1,520
250
365
280
895
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RenterF
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
Zero/negative
_
Income (and
none of the
above
problems)
80
0
0
0
80
40
0
0
0
40
Data
Source:
2007-2011 CHAS
Table 7 — Housing Problems Table
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 -
AMI 50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
Having 1 or more of
four housing
problems
2,520
1,130
470
140
4,260
545
470
585
250
1,850
Having none of four
housing problems
Household has
negative income,
but none of the
other housing
problems
555
2,365
2,820
1,435
7,175
310
945
2,095
1,545
4,895
Data
Source:
2007-2011 CHAS
3. Cost Burden > 30%
80
0
0
0
80
40
0
0
0
40
Table 8 — Housing Problems 2
0-30%
AMI
Renter
Owner
>30-50% >50-80%
AMI AMI
Total ' 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
>50-80%
AMI
Total
Small Related 890
1,180
595
2,665
230
330
450
1,010
Large Related
455
240
180
875
30
195
250
475
Elderly
570
550
400
1,520
250
365
280
895
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Renter
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Owner
Total
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total
Other
Total need by
income
725
630
2,640
2,600
Data 2007-2011 CHAS
Source:
4. Cost Burden > 50%
NUMBER OF HO
Small Related
Large Related
Elderly
Other
Total need by
income
Data
Source:
330 1,685
1,505 6,745
Table 9 — Cost Burden > 30%
140
10
230
380
650
900
1,210
2,760
Renter
Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
ISEHOLDS
785
295
15
1,095
200
175
100
475
360
55
0
415
30
30
65
125
445
285
165
895
205
175
85
465
660
240
40
940
115
0
150
265
2,250
875
220
3,345
550
380
400
1,330
2007-2011 CHAS
Table 10 — Cost Burden > 50%
5. Crowding (More than one person per room)
Data
Source:
2007-2011 CHAS
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Renter
Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Single family
households
385
245
140
60
830
10
90
140
90
330
Multiple, unrelated
family households
35
4
40
0
79
0
0
45
30
75
Other, non -family
households
10
20
0
0
30
0
0
0
0
0
Total need by
income
430
269
180
60
939
10
90
185
120
405
Data
Source:
2007-2011 CHAS
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Renter
Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Households with
Children Present
0
0
0
0
0
Data Source
Comments:
0
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0
Total
Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.
HUD's Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis Table 5. Estimated demand for New Market -Rate Rental
Housing in the Yakima HMA, February 1,2013, to February 1, 2016 at 40 Zero Bedroom units (Studio
Apartments) and another 340 One Bedroom units. With an estimated number of over 65% low to
moderate income individuals meeting the 80% Federal Median Income guidelines, this means an
estimated 220 individuals may need housing assistance.
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.
With a population of over 90,000 within the city limits of Yakima, and allowing for the assumption
that 3% is either disabled, a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking that
is an estimated 2,700 individuals, with a estimated 65% low to moderate income individuals metting the
80% Federal Median Income guidelines, this means an estimated 1,755 individuals may need housing
assista nce.
What are the most common housing problems?
Housing cost burden is the most common housing problem facing both renters and homeowners within
Yakima, with "Overcrowding" being the second most common housing problem faced by both renters
and homeowners.
Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems?
low income renters with income below 30%AMI were the households types most affected, with low
income homeowners below 30% AMI the next highest household type the most affected by the high
cost burden.
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
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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
The Homeless Network of Yakima County reported in their 2014 Point in Time Wrap-up Report that a
total of 654 individuals were sheltered by agencies in our community. Furthermore the reasons for
Homelessness was listed in descending order.
• Unable to pay rent or mortgage 29.7%
• Job Loss 24.3%
• Family Crisis 19.8%
• Alcohol/Drug abuse 15.3%
To meet the requirment posed by HUD to discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and
individuals who are receiving rapid re -housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that
assistance They need money to pay the rent or mortgage. They need to be able to replace their lost
job. They need to resolve the Family Crisis and they need to overcome the Alcohol/Drug abuse. Without
assistance in overcoming these obstacles they will no doubt return to their former homelessness.
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:
At this time ONDS makes no attempt at estimating at -risk populations.
Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an
increased risk of homelessness
Low to moderate income elderly and frail elderly that are on fixed incomes living in an increasingly
costly economy facing life safety repair issues such as, no heat, no water or sewer, no power and/or a
deteriorated roof that inhibits a safe living structure or attributes to other such declining housing
stability, lead to increased ability to stay in their homes.
Furthermore as stated before by the Homeless Network Of Yakima County, the inability to pay either the
rent or mortgage is the number one leading cause of homlessness among households as reported in
2014
Discussion
Homelessness is an ever growing problem with many facets and an equal amount of opinions as to how
to solve the problem. If it was an easy fix, we as a nation would have solved it. But like most social
problems it has only been addressed half-heartedly by a handful of underfunded agencies and continues
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to be argued about by beaurocrats sitting behind desks that have never experienced the condition first
hand. Yet, as a nation we continue to fund a vast amount of programs outside our county with ever
increasing amounts of funding that far supass what is spent within our own country to address the
problem of homeless Americans, many of which have given great personal sacrifice in helping to shape
our nation that continues to underfund the housing of it's own people.
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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 disignates that for the purpose of assessing the need of any racial or ethnic group that is
disproportinaltely greater in need in comparison to the needs of that catefory of need as a whole, (For
this purpose, dispropotionately greater need exists when the percentage of the persons in a catefory of
need who are members of a particular racial or ethnic group is at least 10% points higher than the
percentage of persons in catefore as a whole.)
0%-30% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole
3,785
690
165
White
2,275
485
95
Black / African American
90
0
20
Asian
60
0
15
American Indian, Alaska Native
80
10
0
Pacific Islander
0
0
0
Hispanic
1,235
170
30
Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS
*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 of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole
3,335
1,265
0
White
1,760
915
0
Black / African American
165
60
0
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Housing Problems
Asian
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
45
American Indian, Alaska Native
60
Pacific Islander
0
Hispanic
1,250
15
10
0
250
Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI
Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
0
0
0
0
*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
Jurisdiction as a whole
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
2,720
White
Black / African American
1,545
3,155
1,905
0
0
25
55
0
Asian
4
35
0
American Indian, Alaska Native
10
15
0
Pacific Islander
0
15
Hispanic
1,080
1,090
Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI
Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS
0
*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%
80%-100% of Area Median Income
Housing Problems
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Jurisdiction as a whole
1,060
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no/negative
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of the other
housing problems
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Housing Problems
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
White
715
1,880
0
Black / African American
0
0
0
Asian
10
0
0
American Indian, Alaska Native
0
20
0
Pacific Islander
0
0
0
Hispanic
325
610
0
Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI
Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS
*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% White's 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 White's or a total of 620 has one
or more of four housing problems while 565 Hispanics have the same condition. HUD also expresses the
need for elaboration as to how 2050 Whites have none of the four housing problems, while 935
Hispanics did likewise.
0%-30% of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems*
Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole
3,220
1,255
165
White
1,845
910
95
Black / African American
65
20
20
Asian
45
15
15
American Indian, Alaska Native
80
10
0
Pacific Islander
0
0
0
Hispanic
1,130
275
30
Table 17 — Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI
Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS
*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 of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole
1,370
3,230
0
White
620
2,050
0
Black / African American
130
90
0
Asian
0
60
0
American Indian, Alaska Native
25
50
0
Pacific Islander
0
0
0
Hispanic
565
935
0
Table 18 — Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS
*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 of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole
980
4,895
0
White
460
2,985
0
Black / African American
0
80
0
Asian
0
40
0
American Indian, Alaska Native
0
25
0
Pacific Islander
0
15
0
Hispanic
515
1,650
0
Table 19 — Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS
*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 of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole
350
3,265
0
White
115
2,475
0
Black / African American
0
0
0
Asian
0
10
0
American Indian, Alaska Native
0
20
0
Pacific Islander
0
0
0
Hispanic
235
695
0
Table 20 — Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI
Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS
*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 questions,
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 19,935 Whites, 4,545 Hispanics
and 305 Asians were in the top three categories.
In the 30-50% Housing Cost Burden, the jursidiction as a whole was 6,540 with 4,200 Whites, 2,000
Hispanics and 95 Black/African American being the top three categories.
In the >50% Housing Cost Burden, the jurisdiction as a whole was 4,380 with 2,790 Whites, 1200
Hispanics and 185 Black/African American.
Furthermore, the jurisdiction as a whole reporting "No/negative income" was 180 total with 110 Whites,
30 Hispanics and 20 Black/African American showed being in the top three categories.
Housing Cost Burden
Housing Cost Burden
<=30%
30-50%
>50%
No / negative
income (not
computed)
Jurisdiction as a whole
19,935
6,540
4,380
180
White
14,370
4,200
2,790
110
Black / African American
175
95
185
20
Asian
305
90
45
15
American Indian, Alaska
Native
135
45
105
0
Pacific Islander 35
0
0
0
Hispanic 4,545
2,000
1,200
30
Table 21— Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS
Discussion:
Housing cost burdens continue to hamper City of Yakima residents. By HUD's statistics White's,
Hispanics, Asian, Black/African American, American Indian, Alaska Native and then Pacific Islanders in
that order are negatively impacted by housing cost burdens.
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NA -30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion — 91.205(b)(2)
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 19,935 Whites, 4,545 Hispanics
and 305 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 9,2015, 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 program 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 managment and operational imrovements. These monies are used to fund a
Preventaive Maitenance Inspection Support Program, capital improvements, community policing, computer software purchase and other
management imrpovements that support public housing, including staff training. For complete information on planned physical imrovements 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 -
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total
Project -
based
# of units vouchers in use
0 149 644
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
58 553
33
Table 22 - Public Housing by Program Type
*includes Non -Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
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Characteristics of Residents
Program Type
Certificate
Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total
Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
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
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
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Race of Residents
Program Type
Race
Certificate
Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total
Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
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 (PIH Information Center)
Ethnicity of Residents
Ethnicity
Program Type
Certificate Mod -
Rehab
Hispanic 0
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total
Project -
based
Tenant -
based
0 117
163
21
137
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans Family
Affairs Unification
Supportive Program
Housing
51 0
Disabled
*
Not Hispanic
0 0 32
481
37
416
0
28 1 0
0
*includes Non -Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
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Data Source: PIC (PIH 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
As per the Yakima Housing Authority as of 2/12/2014 there were 2,570 on their Section 8 waiting list,
with approximately 1,652 Yakima residents. The Yakima Housing authority no longer has "Public
Housing" but has section 8 housing vouchers.
Out of the 1,652 applicants within Yakima;
• 265 are near elderly
• 425 are elderly
• 61 are handicap/disabled
• 2 are homeless
• 207 are at the Very Low Income (50% income limits)
• 1338 are at the Extremely Low Income Level (30% income limits
As per the Yakima Housing Section 8 Facilitator, "The most immediate needs of our participants is being
able to find a safe and suitable unit with rent and utility costs that don't exceed the voucher's level of
assistance and/or the landlords willing to accept Section 8. In addition, 1 refer numerous clients to local
organizations to assist with application fees and predominately deposts.
How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at Targe
The needs above are indicative to the needs of the population at large, since the housing population of
Yakima as a whole is over 51% low to moderate income as per HUD census data.
Discussion
As per the Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) website, YHA offers affordable housing through a variety of
programs. Each program is designed to meet the need of our community.
• Housing for Families; YHA offers two housing programs for low income families. The first is the
Family Housing/Low Rent Program which has 150 units at scattered sites across Yakima. Rent is
determined based on family income.
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• The Housing Choice Vouchers -Section 8 Program; Eligible families will receive rental assistance
and can rent from any landlord that accepts Section 8 vouchers. Unit size and maximum rent
limits apply.
• Housing for the Homeless; YHA subsidizes 75 units located throughout Yakima County
specifically set aside for individuals and families that qualify as homeless. YHA has partnered
with several not -for profit organizations which allow eligible tenants to receive assistance with
health care, substance abuse and job training.
• Housing for Veterans; YHA offers a Section8 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. Reduced rents and rental assistance may be
available.
• Housing for the Elderly; YHA owns and manages a 38 -unit aprtment building in Yakima for the
elderly. In order to qualify for the one -bedroom units, the individual and his or her spouse must
be 62 or older.
• Housing for the Disabled; YHA offers a Section 8 Voucher Program specifically for Non -Elderly
Sidabled Individuals through the NED Voucher Program.
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NA -40 Homeless Needs Assessment — 91.205(c)
Introduction:
The Homeless Network of Yakima County established the Continuum of Care and was recognized at such by the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) in 2004. Thus Yakima County promotes community side planning and strategies within Yakima County to include the
City of Yakima, in improving coordination with Federal, state and local resources to address homelessness. The Mission of the nextwor is to
advocate for the individuals who are homeless in Yakima County and to improve the public awarenes, impact pulbic policy, improve the quality
of life, prevent and end homelessness. The Yakima County adopted the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Yakima County and was adopted
by the county commissioners in 2005 and aims to reduce homelessness by 50% by the year 2015 currently, homelessness has been reduced by
43% since 2005 and work has begun to plan for the next five years.
Homeless Needs Assessment
Population
Estimate the # of persons
experiencing homelessness
on a given night
Estimate the #
experiencing
homelessness
each year
Estimate the #
becoming
homeless
each year
Estimate the #
exiting
homelessness
each year
Estimate the #
of days persons
experience
homelessness
Sheltered
Unsheltered
Persons in Households with Adult(s)
and Child(ren)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Persons in Households with Only
Children
0
0
0
0
0
0
Persons in Households with Only
Adults
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chronically Homeless Individuals
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chronically Homeless Families
0
0
0
0
0
0
Veterans
0
0
0
0
0
0
Unaccompanied Child
0
0
0
0
0
0
Persons with HIV
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Alternate Data Source Name:
Homeless Network of Yakima County
Data Source Comments:
Indicate if the homeless population is: Partially Rural Homeless
Rural Homeless Needs Assessment
Population
Estimate the # of persons
experiencing homelessness
on a given night
Estimate the #
experiencing
homelessness
each year
Estimate the #
becoming
homeless
each year
Estimate the #
exiting
homelessness
each year
Estimate the #
of days persons
experience
homelessness
Sheltered
Unsheltered
Persons in Households with Adult(s)
and Child(ren)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Persons in Households with Only
Children
0
0
0
0
0
0
Persons in Households with Only
Adults
19
0
0
0
0
0
Chronically Homeless Individuals
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chronically Homeless Families
0
0
0
0
0
0
Veterans
45
16
61
0
0
0
Unaccompanied Youth
0
0
0
0
0
0
Persons with HIV
7
0
0
0
0
0
Table 27 - Homeless Needs Assessment
Alternate Data Source Name:
Homeless Network of Yakima County
Data Source Comments:
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For persons in rural areas who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, describe the nature and extent of unsheltered and
sheltered homelessness with the jurisdiction:
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 homless and are currently housed in a shelter, transitional housing , and permanent supportive housing or are temporarily living with family
or friends. Furthermore they reported 712 sheltered in 2014 with another 47 unsheltered for a total of 759 homless.
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):
The Homeless Network of Yakima County reported that in 2014, 80 chronic individuals were counted representing just over 10% of the homeless
population.
212 individuals were released from institutional settings into homlessness in 2014 showing a 29.85% decrease from 2013
553 individuals reported some form of mental health or physical disability, including substance abuse, visually impared, developmental disability.
45 vetrans were reported homeless with sixteen recieving benefits.
40 homeless individuals reported being homeless less than one month in 2014.
43 homeless individuals reported 1-4 months of homelessness.
123 homeless individuals reported 5-12 months of homelessness and 285 reported being homeless for more than one year.
The breakdown reported of individuals by age was 256 or 32.6% of all homeless individuals are under the age of 18 in 2014 and a decrease of
23% from 2013.
The largest increase occurred for individuals 18-25 and ages 46-55 and in 2014 there was a 32% in the number of Seniors age 65 and older from
2012 to 2014.
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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:
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with
children and the families of veterans.
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 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 averate about 654 individuals are sheltered by various agencies in Yakima
County.
Since 2006 the County's unsheltered population has dropped 82.4% and the sheltered population has
dropped 36.8%, which correlates to the 44.5% overall drop in homelessness.
The number of sheltered homeless has also decreased since 2006, at an averate annual rate of 46.2%
persons a year, which would indicate that the homeless population is transitioning out of homelessness.
Discussion:
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The following objectives have been adopted by the Homeless Network of Yakima County for 2015:
Objective 1 -Increase access to and supply of stable and affordable permanent housing units to provide
permanent supportive housing and rapid re -housing.
Objective 2- Increase permanent supportive housing placements and housing retention (subsidized or
unsubsidized)
Objective 3- Expand Housing first/Low Barrier Housing options
Objective 4 Impelent Housing options for persons leaving systems of care
Objective 5- Enhance Homeless Crisis Response System
Objective 6- Increase income and economic security
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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 forced into public housing
assistance through nursing homes or assisted living. 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 type of housing. 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 and place them into public care facilities.
Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:
• Elderly/Frail elderly
• Chronically mentally ill
• Physically and developmentally disabled
• Persons with co-occurruing 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 Suvellance Semi -Annual Report for June 2014 showed 171 HIV/Aids within
Yakima County.
Discussion:
Due to the limited federal budget and the years of decreased Community Development Block Grant
funds, the City of Yakima continues to downsize and shrink it's 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:
Yakima's Comprehensive Plan outlines goals and policies guiding decisions on use of capital funds. The
Capital Facility or Improvement Program is a strategic document matching the costs identified for future
projects with anticipated revenue. The comprehensive Plan is available from Yakima's Planning
Department.
Public Facilities include streets and sidewalks, street lighting systems, traffic signals, water systems,
storm and sanitary sewer systems, parks and recreational facilities, and schools.
How were these needs determined?
Public Facility needs are determined by the consultation of many agencies within Yakima through their
input in developing and amending the Comprehensive Plan. Public input through public hearings as
well as meetings of a wide variety of agencies, city and county departments are held to determine
needs.
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements:
Basic Public Improvements include the growing need for water systems, storm and sanitary sewer
systems,Transportation, Parks and Recreational facilities, Streets, sidewalks, street lighting systems,
schools, are all concerns that must be met within the city of Yakima to keep up with the cities increasing
population.
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 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
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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?
Public Service needs were also determined through the continuing amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan, through public hearings, committee, city and county departments as well as local agency
participation though attending hearings and/or local surveys.
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Housing Market Analysis
MA -05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:
As stated in the Comprehensive Housing Market analysis by HUD for Yakima, Washington;
• The economy of the Yakima HMA has steadily improved since mid -2011. During the 12 months
ending June 2012 ( the most recent data available), covered payrolls increased by 2,000 jobs, or
2 percent, to 102,000 jobs, which exceeds the peak of 101,100 jobs recorded in 2008. The
unemployment rate averaged 9.8 percent in 2012, down from 10.1 percent in 2011. Covered
payrolls are projected in increase at an average annual rate of 1.4 percent during the 3 -year
forecast period.
• The sales housing market in the HMA is balanced, with an estimated vacancy rate of 1.5 percent.
During 2012, existing single-family home sales increased 11 percent, to 2,050 homes sold, and
the average home sales price increased 9 percent, from $162,300 to $176,800. During the next
3 years, demand is forecast for 1,150 new homes. The 100 homes currently under construction
and a portion of the estimated 3,000 other vacant units that may return to the market will likely
satisfy a portion of the demand.
• Rental housing market conditions in the HMA are tight, with an estimated vacancy rate of 4.0
percent. The apartment vacancy rate was 3.3 percent in September 2012, down from 5.0
percent a year ago (Washington Center for Real Estate Research). The average monthly rent
increased 1 percent, to $587. during the next 3 years, demand is forecast for 850 new rental
units. The 70 units currently under construction will likely meet a portion of this demand.
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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 showes 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
20,509
59%
1 -unit, attached structure
1,594
5%
2-4 units
5,240
15%
5-19 units
3,204
9%
20 or more units
2,332
7%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc
2,150
6%
Total 35,029
100%
Table 28 — Residential Properties by Unit Number
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS
Unit Size by Tenure
Table 29 — Unit Size by Tenure
Data Source: 2007-2011 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 and the Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) use local resources for housing or human
services, and state and federal resources available to target households with incomes at or below 80%
of the Area Median Income (AMI). Yakima and YHA target low income (51-80% AMI. Yakima and YHA
target income (51-80% AMI), very low (31-50% AMI) or extremely low income ( under 30% AMI or
special needs populations depending on the requirments of the various programs and funding sources
available to the 2 agencies.
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Owners
Renters
Number
%
Number
%
No bedroom
107
1%
948
6%
1 bedroom
431
2%
4,113
27%
2 bedrooms
4,167
23%
6,669
44%
3 or more bedrooms
13,161
74%
3,392
22%
Total
17,866
100%
15,122
99%
Table 29 — Unit Size by Tenure
Data Source: 2007-2011 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 and the Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) use local resources for housing or human
services, and state and federal resources available to target households with incomes at or below 80%
of the Area Median Income (AMI). Yakima and YHA target low income (51-80% AMI. Yakima and YHA
target income (51-80% AMI), very low (31-50% AMI) or extremely low income ( under 30% AMI or
special needs populations depending on the requirments of the various programs and funding sources
available to the 2 agencies.
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Section 8 Housing Assistance- The Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) has a Project Based Section 8
housing program with 150 units at scattered sites across Yakima. (Rent is determined based on family
income) As of October of 2014 there were no section 8 tenant based units available within Yakima. YHA
subsidizes 75 units in Yakima County with 38 of those being located inside the city of Yakima, and
approximately another 70 units of Farmworker units.
Other housing providers- include Catholic Charities Housing Service (CCHS), a division of the Yakima
Caholic Diocese, which curretly owns and manages
Yakima Valley Partners of Habitat for Humanity have constructed approximately 70 low-income houses
Averging about 4 units per year and the Office of Industrialization Center (OIC) have constructed
another 78 units averaging about 5 units a year with homeowner self-help and volunteer assistance.
The City of Yakima's Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS)- Assist 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 OIC in the creation of
new, affordable homes or the rehabilitation of existing houses.
ONDS also assists eligible low to moderate Senior and/or Disabled homeowners in the rehabilitation of
their homes by providing inspections, designs, and emergency repairs. In 2013, ONDS;
• Repaired 100 homes through the Senior/Disabled Emergency Home Repair Program
• Repaired 15 homes through the Senior/Disabled Regular Home Repair Program
• Painted 26 homes through the Senior/Disabled Exterior Paint Program
• Painted over Graffiti at 12,583 locations
• Using volunteers cleaned up 137 illegal dump locations
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 in partnership with the Yakima Housing Authority, OIC of Washington, Yakima Valley
Habitat for Humanity and the Catholic Charities Housing Services, expect no decline of affordable
housing inventory within the next several years, due to our continued efforts to maintain and increase
the available housing inventory as we have over the recent several years.
Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population?
Yakima's housing needs cover a wide spectrum and are greater than the resources available. Many
organizations have seen budget reductions over the past several years. As a result, available public
resources to serve low and moderate -income households will need to be carefully distributed across a
spectrum of needs and heavily leveraged when possible. This means providing funds for rental
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assistance, hombuyer assistance, housing rehabilitation, and the creation or development of new
housing serving specific target groups.
Describe the need for specific types of housing:
Yakima continues to see a need for low-income elderly housing, low-income families and individuals,
low-income families and individuals with special needs, homeless and those at risk of becoming
homeless, as well as veterans.
Discussion
The City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services will continue to support and
encourage affordable housing and supportive housing services within the city of Yakima. With the
reduction of Federal funding, programs are constantly assessed for priorities to best use the program
funding to keep elderly in their existing housing though the Senior/Disabled Emergency Home Repair
Program. HOME Investment funds have also been drastically reduced as has the cities ability to
construct new single family housing units without a wide variety of partnerships, such as Habitat for
Humanity, OIC of Washington and Catholic Charities. The city strives to help other housing agencies
through technical assistance and through other department services such as the Planning department,
Codes department, Streets, Sewer and Water departments through in kind services as available.
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MA -15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a)
Introduction
The median sales price for homes in ZIP code 98901 in Yakima from Jul 14 to Oct 14 was $145,619 based
on 36 sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median sales price increased 2.9%, or
$4,169, and the number of sales decreased 14.3%. Average price per square foot for homes in 98901
was $96, a decrease of 15.8% compared to the same period last year. There are currently 105 resale and
new homes in ZIP code 98901 on Trulia, including 4 homes in the pre -foreclosure, auction, or bank -
owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price for homes for sale in 98901 was
$194,528 for the week ending Oct 22, which represents a decrease of 7.4%, or $15,441, compared to the
prior week. Popular ZIP codes in Yakima include 98908 and 98902, with average listing prices of
$344,674 and $149,023.
With interest rates continuing to hold below 5% in the third quarter of 2014, first time homeownership
programs still available from a wide variety of banks and lending agencies, it is still a first time
homebuyers market, with a wide variety of properties available through many banks and real estate
brokers as well as private sales available on the market.
The low to moderate income rental availability has not kept pace with the homeownership vacancy rate.
The inventory of apartments available to low income below the 30% HAMFI as seen in the demographics
from HUD, are the greatest need and less available.
Cost of Housing
Table 30 — Cost of Housing
Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2007-2011 ACS (Most Recent Year)
Rent Paid
Base Year: 2000
Most Recent Year: 2011
% Change
Median Home Value
100,100
157,100
57%
Median Contract Rent
450
574
28%
Table 30 — Cost of Housing
Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2007-2011 ACS (Most Recent Year)
Rent Paid
Number
%
Less than $500
5,695
37.7%
$500-999
8,026
53.1%
$1,000-1,499
947
6.3%
$1,500-1,999
161
1.1%
$2,000 or more
293
1.9%
Total
15,122
100.0%
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS
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Housing Affordability
% Units affordable to Households
earning
Renter
Owner
30% HAMFI
490
No Data
50% HAMFI
3,185
930
80% HAMFI
9,440
3,725
100% HAMFI
No Data
5,930
Total
13,115
10,585
Table 32 — Housing Affordability
Data Source: 2007-2011 CHAS
Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent ($)
Efficiency (no
bedroom)
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
4 Bedroom
Fair Market Rent
446
544
700
935
1,128
High HOME Rent
492
584
755
935
1,025
Low HOME Rent
492
538
646
746
832
Table 33 — Monthly Rent
Data Source: HUD FMR and HOME Rents
Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels?
The Yakima Urban Growth Area is expected to continue to increase in population. By the year 2015 the
population is projected to be between 88,442 and 93,088 persons, and 93,815 to 101,499 by the year
2025. The goals and policies of the Housing Element work in conjunction with those of the Land Use
Element to address the need for affordable housing in the urban area, and to accommodate the
projected 2025 population increases.
Based upon population estimates, the Yakima Urban Growth Area needs to accommodate
approximately 9,951 new residents by the year 2025, or about 4,180 new housing units (at an average of
2.5 persons per dwelling and a 5% vacancy rate)
Overcrowding
Census 2000 data reflects 14.1% of all Yakima households are overcrowded (i.e. more than one person
per room); this is a 7.29% increase from the 1990 Census estimate of 6.81% Overcrowding occurs within
the 0-30% and 31-50% of median income brackets. In many cases, families are "doubling -up" because of
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lack of affordable and available existing housing. Affordable two- and three-bedroom units are an
important goal when planning future housing.
How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or
rents?
The housing market trend in Yakima has seen a steady increase over the past ten years of home values
and rents, even considering the recent slight decrease in real estate values, home values are once again
rising. Rents continue to rise and thus affordability continues to be an issue for both homeownership
and rental units, especially affordable units for the low income.
How do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this
impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing?
Due to the continued reduction in HOME Investment funding, the city of Yakima is extremely limited in
how it utilizes programs and therefore will continue to endeavor to promote homeownership versus
rental programs. The Yakima City Council has for many years supported homeownership over rental
programs due to the Targe number of existing rental projects and programs available within the city, and
the lower number of homeownership opportunities provided to low to moderate income first time
homeowners. This does not mean that the City of Yakima will not continue to partner or support rental
housing within Yakima, as needed, but will do so on a case by case basis, as needed. The Office of
Neighborhood Development Services will continue to support homeownership as its main priority.
Discussion
The City of Yakima's Office of Neighborhood Development continues to follow the direction of the
Yakima City Council and provides homeownership opportunities as its main priority. One of the main
priorities first and foremost is to keep homeowners in their existing homes, whether that is low to
moderate income Senior/Disabled homeowners through the cities Senior/Disabled Home Repair
Programs, or working with existing homeowners that the city holds "Soft Second Mortgages" on their
properties, as a means of long term affordability stategies in helping them maintain their
homeownership.
ONDS strives to
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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 alot 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 it's office of Neighborhood Development
Services (ONDS).
Due to limited funding, ONDS has focused it's 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 it's 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 assiting Senior/Disabled with
emergency and non 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 poor 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
4,507
25%
7,139
47%
With two selected Conditions
205
1%
767
5%
With three selected Conditions
0
0%
56
0%
With four selected Conditions
0
0%
0
0%
No selected Conditions
13,154
74%
7,160
47%
Total
17,866
100%
15,122
99%
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS
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Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built
Owner -Occupied
Renter -Occupied
Number
%
Number
%
2000 or later
1,787
10%
1,004
7%
1980-1999
3,629
20%
3,408
23%
1950-1979
7,394
41%
6,750
45%
Before 1950
5,056
28%
3,960
26%
Total
17,866
99%
15,122
1O1%
Table 35 — Year Unit Built
Data Source: 2007-2011 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
12,450
70%
10,710
71%
Housing Units build before 1980 with children present
980
5%
1,530
10%
Table 36 — Risk of Lead -Based Paint
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS (Total Units) 2007-2011 CHAS (Units with Children present)
Vacant Units
Table 37 - 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
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 facilitites",
according to HUD)
Only 1% of homeowners reported a second condition or "Lacking complete plumbing facilities", while
5% of renters reported a second condition.
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Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Not Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Total
Vacant Units
0
0
0
Abandoned Vacant Units
0
0
0
REO Properties
0
0
0
Abandoned REO Properties
0
0
0
Table 37 - 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
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 facilitites",
according to HUD)
Only 1% of homeowners reported a second condition or "Lacking complete plumbing facilities", while
5% of renters reported a second condition.
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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 statistics 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 availabilty 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 familes 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 Cahtolic 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 elgible 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
Housing
Vouchers
Total
Project -based
Tenant -based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
# of units vouchers
available
0
0
150
688
49
639
197
0
0
# of accessible units
*includes Non -Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Table 38 —Total Number of Units by Program Type
Data Source: PIC (PIH 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 Yakima Housing Authority recently converted all of it's 150 public housing units through the Rental Assistance Demonstation (RAD) program.
The Housing Authority applied in the competative round and was approved for the conversion to allow for the rehabilitation of the units utilizing
low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). The Housing Authority was able to close in November, 2013 and no longer owns or maintains public
housing units (i.e. Section 9 funding for HUD). Therefore the local Yakima Housing Authority is considered to be a Section 8 only Housing
Authority for HUD annual Plan purposes.
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Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development
Average Inspection Score
Table 39 - Public Housing Condition
Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:
The Yakima Housing Authority housing must pass HUD Housing Quality Standard inspections to be
occupied. As with any building, maintenance is an on going need which if not routinely met, leads to
deterioration that must eventually be restored or revitalized. The Yakima Housing Authority has a
routine maintenance schedule as well as a rehabilitation schedule for all the buildings under its
management. Any questions as to the specific maintenance or rehabilitation schedule for any particular
building within the Yakima Housing Authority should be directed to the Yakima Housing Authority.
Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low -
and moderate -income families residing in public housing:
The Yakima Housing Authority has developed a philosophy which affirms social values and addresses the
physical and economic needs of those seeking its assistance. YHA's programs promote a living
environment, which fosters economic and social diversity by offering a hand up not a hand out, as
families are encouraged towards self-sufficiency.
Discussion:
The Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) continues to offer decent, safe, affordable housing through a
variety of programs throughout the city of Yakima as well as Yakima County. YHA also subsidizes units
located throughout Yakima County specifically set aside for individuals and families that qualify as
homeless. YHA has partnered with sever! not-for-profit organizations which allow eligible tenants to
receive assistance with health care, substance abuse and job training.
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MA -30 Homeless Facilities and Services — 91.210(c)
Introduction
The Homeless Network of Yakima County in association with the Yakima County Department of Human Services has conducted annual Point -In -
Time (PIT) surveys of the homeless in Yakima County since 2006 to determine the population of homeless that have the most severe lack of
housing opportunities. On January 31,2014, 785 individuals were counted in Yakima County, which is a 12.6% decrease from those counted in
2013. This continues the sharp decrease in the homeless population which has dropped by 21% in just the past two years.
Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Emergency Shelter Beds
Transitional
Housing Beds
Permanent Supportive Housing
Beds
Year Round Beds
(Current & New)
Households with Adult(s) and
Child(ren)
Households with Only Adults
Voucher /
Seasonal /
Overflow Beds
Current & New
Current & New
Under
Development
0
0
Chronically Homeless Households
0
0
0
0
0
Veterans
0
0
0
Unaccompanied Youth
0
0
0
0
0
0
Data Source Comments:
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Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the
extent those services are use 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, employement 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.
The City of Yakima assists the Yakima Homeless Network and it's organizations with many facets in
addressing the needs of the homeless, such as education, emergency winter shelters, food banks.
The Homeless Network of Yakima County is the primary homeless planning and coordinating body that
has been coordinating activities in the Valley since 2004. The Homeless Network of Ykima County,
formally the Continuum of Care (CoC) is designed to promote community -wide planning and strategic
use of federal, state and local resources and programs targeted to people experiencing homelessness;
improve data collection and performance measurement; allow the local community to tailor its
programs to the aprticular strengths and challenges in assisting homeless individuals and families.
The Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) subsidizes 75 units located throughout Yakima County specifically
set aside for individuals and families that qualify as homeless. YHA has partnered with several not-for-
profit organizations which allow eligible tenants to receive assistance with health care, substance abuse
and job training. YHA also offers assistance with Section 8 voucher program specifically for Veterans
who also qualify as homeless under the Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing Program.
Triumph Treatment also serves special needs individuals with both housing and services, as does the
YWCA, Yakima Mental Health and the Homeless Network of Yakima County.
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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 Tong -term primary intensive
inpatient treatment programs offering residents, treatment for chemical dependency, classes for
Nicotine Cessation, Art Therapy Classes, Weekly Nursing visits, Phychologist 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 fair) 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) prgram. Core is a team approach to re-entry and discharge planning with acess to
tenant -based housing assistance and mainstream services through the Yakima County Homeless
Services Center.
Yakima County criminal justice, substance abuse and mental healthy 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
to provide expedited assessment, stabilizing interventions, and access to services. CORE team members
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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 it's Office of Neighborhood Development Services, will continue to offer
Landlord Tenant Couseling 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 managment companies with information on Fair
Housing and reasonable accomodations, as well as provide education to local agencies and staff that
work with protected classes on what constitues 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
futhering fair housing practices.
ONDS will also continue it's 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))
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MA -40 Barriers to Affordable Housing — 91.210(e)
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment
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 increased can be accommodated with new housing
constructions available to all income groups.
Yakima County's Department of Human Services has also established an Affordable Housing Program
and Coordinatior to wok with Yakima and other cities wihtin the county on a comprehensive approch to
affordable housing issues.
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MA -45 Non -Housing Community Development Assets — 91.215 (f)
Introduction
The Department of Housing and Urban Development stated in their Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis, Economy Summary;
The economy of the Yakima HMA has steadily improved since mid -2011. During the 12 months ending June 2012 (the most recent data
available), covered payrolls increased by 2,000 jobs, or 2 percent, to 102,000 jobs, which exceeds the peak of 101,100 jobs recorded in 2008. The
unemployment rate averaged 9.8 percent in 2012, down from 10.1 percent in 2011. covered payrolls are projected to increase at an average
rate of 1.4 percent during the 3 -year forecast period.
Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business by Sector
Number of
Workers
Number of Jobs
Share of Workers
%
Share of Jobs
%
Jobs Tess workers
%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction
5,182
2,911
21
9
-12
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations
2,623
4,152
11
12
1
Construction
879
1,095
4
3
-1
Education and Health Care Services
5,116
9,579
21
29
8
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
870
1,664
4
5
1
Information
329
549
1
2
1
Manufacturing
2,503
2,863
10
9
-1
Other Services
1,380
1,865
6
6
0
Professional, Scientific, Management Services
993
1,494
4
4
0
Public Administration
0
0
0
0
0
Retail Trade
2,947
4,971
12
15
3
Transportation and Warehousing
613
437
2
1
-1
Wholesale Trade
1,307
1,658
5
5
0
Total
24,742
33,238
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Table 41- Business Activity
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS (Workers), 2011 Longitudinal Employer -Household Dynamics (Jobs)
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Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force
42,003
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over
37,592
Unemployment Rate
10.50
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24
21.12
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65
7.43
Table 42 - Labor Force
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS
Occupations by Sector
Management, business and financial
Number of People
Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations
Service
Sales and office
5,996
1,921
5,035
7,675
Construction, extraction, maintenance and
repair
5,957
Production, transportation and material moving
Table 43 — Occupations by Sector
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS
Travel Time
2,584
Travel Time
Number
Percentage
< 30 Minutes
30,010
85%
30-59 Minutes
4,264
12%
60 or More Minutes
1,119
3%
Total
35,393
100%
Table 44 - Travel Time
Data Source: 2007-2011 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
6,591
1,033
3,643
High school graduate (includes
equivalency)
7,265
930
2,805
Some college or Associate's degree
9,549 945
2,732
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Educational Attainment
In Labor Force
18-24 yrs
Civilian Employed
Unemployed
Not in Labor Force
Bachelor's degree or higher
6,220
311
1,240
Table 45 - Educat'onal Attainment by Employment Status
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS
Educational Attainment by Age
Table 46 - Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS
Educational Attainment - Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Educational Attainment
Age
18-24 yrs
25-34 yrs
35-44 yrs
45-65 yrs
65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade
991
1,517
1,557
2,898
2,057
9th to 12th grade, no diploma
2,318
2,057
1,642
1,596
1,174
High school graduate, GED, or
alternative
2,682
3,973
2,099
4,951
3,688
Some college, no degree
2,634
3,328
1,883
4,609
2,821
Associate's degree
357
778
1,144
1,500
482
Bachelor's degree
286
1,429
1,071
2,177
1,397
Graduate or professional degree
0
466
479
2,149
1,051
Table 46 - Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS
Educational Attainment - Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Educational Attainment
Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Less than high school graduate
17,339
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
24,519
Some college or Associate's degree
30,543
Bachelor's degree
46,715
Graduate or professional degree
61,695
Table 47 - Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Data Source: 2007-2011 ACS
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within
your jurisdiction?
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 Accomodations
accounting for the third and fourth lagest employment sectors within Yakima.
Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics described Yakima Economic Development in their Comprehensive
Housing Market Analysis;
Economic conditions in the Yakima HMA have improved steadily since July 2011. During the 12 months
ending June 2012 (the most recent data available), covered payrolls increased by 2,000 jobs, or 2.0
percent, to 102,000, which exceeds the peak of 101,100 jobs recorded in 2008, the economy grew by an
average of 1,300 jobs, or 1.3 percent, annually, largely as a result of sustained job growth in the
agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting sector (hereafter, the agricultural sector). As the HMA
economy began to be affected by the national recession, covered payrolls declined by 200 jobs, or 0.2
percent, in 2009 and by 900 jobs, or 0.9 percent in 2010.
The largest private employers in the HMA are Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,
and Borton &Sons Inc., with 2,500, 1,550 and 1,225 employees respectively.
The infrastructure needs for Economic Development programs depend on supporting land use,
transportation, and capital facilities intiatives. The Economic Development Element is an intergral part
of the City's 20 -year Comprehensive Plan. The city of Yakima supports a flexible and supportive
permitting process, expansion of business and employment opportunities, maintenance of the current
job base and flexibility in responding to market conditions and opportunities. Combined with new
zoning mechanisms such as Planned Commercial, Planned Industry overlays and Regional Commercial
zoning, redevelopment of several Targe tracts of land into mixed-use centers will increas the
marketability of Yakima and assist business with much needed infrastructure development in Yakima.
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.
The City continues their commitment to long-term economic growth by promoting a diverse economic
base, providing opportunity for all residents, local businesses and commercial industries. Economic
growth by master planned and mixed use developments in existing nodes (such as downtown and the
development of a "Plaza") and the redevelopment opportunities such as the Boise Cascade Lumber
Sawmill site and the race track, etc. Redevelopment of key properties in the City through use of local,
State and federal funding opportunities and public/private partnerships to strengthen Yakima's position
as a regional economic center through redevelopment and revitalization.
How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment
opportunities in the jurisdiction?
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As stated in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics described Yakima Economic Development in their
Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis;
During the 12 months ending June 2012, the manufacturing sector added 100 jobs, a 1.3 percent
increase, all of which were in the food manufacturing subsector. Another important sector in the local
economy is retail trade, accounting for 10,000 jobs, or nearly 10 percent of total covered payrolls. This
sector reported a modest gain of 100 jobs, or 1.0 percent, during the past 12 months. Furthermore a
strong agricultural sector is expected to support a sustained economic recovery in the HMA during the
next 3 years. Covered payrolls are projected to increase at an average annual rate of 1.4 percent during
the forecast period.
Nowhere through the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, or through WorkForce websites was it stated there
was a lack of education of the current workforce in correspondence to emplyment opportunities.
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.
New Vision President Dave McFadden outlined the STEM initiative in 2011 (an acronym for science,
technology, engineering and math). STEM is an important national intiative that underscores the need
to increase student interest and success in these fields. This initiative also underscores the importance
of teaching these subjects in an interdisciplinary manner. By mixing student work in math and
engineering or technology and science, classrooms best represent how these disciplines actually work in
real world settings. Integrated science, technology, engineering and math curricula must be a central
part of improving local schools
January 05, 2015 Washington Fruit and John I Haas showcased their companies, career opportunities,
and skills needed for success through the use of the STEM program as reported through the New Vision
Website.
Any and all job training intiatives work well along side Economic Development job growth and educating
the workforce, which is instrumental in supporting any jurisdictions economic development strategies as
outlined in the Consolidated Plan, Yakima included.
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDS)?
Yes
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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As stated in the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan;
The 1990 Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) established the following statewide
economic development goal:
Encourage economic development throughout the state that is consistent with adopted comprehensive
plans: promote economic opportunity for all residents of the state, especially for unemployed and
disadvantaged persons; and encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth all
within the capacities of the state's natural resources, and local public services and facilities.
Among other things, the Economic Development Element of the Comprehensive Plan establishes an
economic vision for the community and expresses support for the core goal of the local and state
planning principles, as does the city of Yakima's Condolidated Plan.
The City of Yakima continues to support mixed use developments in existing nodes such as the
downtown as well as redevelopment opportunities such as the old Mill site and possible new
opportunities as the race track, etc.
Discussion
The City of Yakima continues to work with public and private partnerships to ensure that infrastructure
investments are undertaken to support economic development, as well as coordinate land use planning
to insure that industrial and commercial uses are placed where transportation accessiblity is or is
planned to the greatest effect.
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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" on January 9,2015; (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 King Jr. School
Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas?
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The Yakima County Fair Grounds is located within Census tract 15, as are several small grocery and
convenience stores, the Yakima Speedway.
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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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 48 - Geographic Priority Areas
1
Area Name:
Area Type:
CITY OF YAKIMA
Strategy area
Other Target Area Description:
HUD Approval Date:
7/15/2012
% of Low/ Mod:
Revital Type:
Other Revital Description:
Identify the neighborhood boundaries
for this target area.
The Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area ( NRSA)
neighborhood boundaries include census tracts 01.02,
03, 06, 15; and portions of census tracts 05,07 and 12.
These census tracts represent the oldest developed
eastern portions of the city located along the railroad
tracks then east to the Yakima River. The designated area
is bounded on the east and north by Interstate Highway
82; 16th Avenue to the west and Mead Avenue to the
south.
Include specific housing and
commercial characteristics of this
target area.
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The NRSA area housing stock is located within the oldest
developed eastern portions of the city. The citywide
median year of housing structures built is 1963. A
significant percentage of housing structures located
withing the NRSA Target Area census tracts were built
prior to the 1960. Review of the housing stock within the
affected blocks of the NRSA Target Area census tracts
reveals a higher percentage of rental housing units than
owner -occupied housing structures. Rental housing units
redominate the housing inventory within the Target
Area. The affected blocks of Tract 1 shows the
highest/percentage of rental housing (88%). The Affected
blocks of Tract 12 reflect the lowerst number/percentage
of rental housing (47%) within the Target Area.
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How did your consultation and citizen
participation process help you to
identify this neighborhood as a target
area?
The City of Yakima office of Neighborhood Development
Services consulted with numerous public and private
sources, created and worked with an Advisory
Committee conducting at least two general public
hearings designed to encourage input and comment from
households residing withing the city's low -moderate
income neighborhoods in preparing this Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy Area.
Identify the needs in this target area.
Yakima County has been designated as "economically
distressed" county by the Washignton State Legislature
due to the county's chronically depressed economy.
Yakima County continues to experience severe economic
hardships in spite of the injection of millions in state and
federal dollars for employment and training programs
over the past 20 years. The City of Yakima, as one of the
county's largest cities and the county seat, is a reflection
and repository of some of the county's most distressed
economic trends and households.
The City of Yakima's overall economic development
strategy is focused on the development, expansion and
stabilization of the job market, upgrading of public
infrastructure, public facilities, and the development of
affordable housing for area residents, with complete
attention to the "human element', especially within the
NRSA target area.
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What are the opportunities for
improvement in this target area?
Successful neighborhood reviatalization strategy areas
are those that bring together the neighborhood and
larger community stakeholders to forge partnership that;
• Obtain commitments to neighborhood building.
• Make neighborhoods attractive for investments,
thereby creating a market for profits.
• Generate neighborhood participation to ensure
that the benefits of economic activity are
reinvested in the neighborhood for long-term
community developments
• Support the use of neighborhood intermediary
institutions to bridge gaps between local
government agencies, the business community,
community groups and residents.
• Foster the growth of resident based intitiatives to
identify and address their housing, economic and
human service needs.
Are there barriers to improvement in
this target area?
General Allocation Priorities
Although 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 increased can be
accommodated with new housing constructions available
to all income groups.
There are no recognizable specific barriers to
improvement in regards to this particular target area.
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA
for HOPWA)
As an annual recipient of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnership (HOME) funds, the City of Yakima is required to engage in a careful planning process which
involves the development and implementation of a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (NRS) that
outlines the anticipated provision of various forms of assistance to low and moderate income persons
and families for job creation, housing, and economic development improvements following consultation
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with neighborhood residents, federal and local governments, the private sector, and community-based
organizations.
The Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy's mission is to propose measurable goals for action that will
address issues set by HUD requirements for the use of CDBG and HOME funding. These goals include
projects to stimulate economic development, provide basic human service support, and revitalize target
areas within Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (NRSA) Target Area boundaries.
In summary, the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy is to create a coordinated marshalling of
resources to facilitate grantees the ability to engage in comprehensive revitalization strategies.
Comprehensive community reviatlization strategies seek to create parterships among federal and local
governments, the private sector, community organizations and neighborhood residents.
But this should not be misconstrued to mean that programs or funding is limited to any single
geopgraphical area within the jurisdiction for all ONDS programs are designated to assist eligible low to
moderate income applicants with assistance city wide and without geographical limits other than the
City of Yakima city limits.
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SP -25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
Table 49 — Priority Needs Summary
1
Priority Need
Name
Housing priority needs
Priority Level
High
Population
Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Families with Children
Elderly
Individuals
Families with Children
veterans
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Non -housing Community Development
Geographic
Areas
Affected
CITY OF YAKIMA
Associated
Goals
Single Familiy Rehabilitation Program
First Time Homeownership Program
Community Housing Development Organization
New Construction
Administrative HOME costs
Public Services
Public Facilities and Infrastructure
Code Compliance
Economic Development
Community Development Block Grant Administration
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Description
The City of Yakima's 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 project 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 reviatalization. The City of
Yakima's Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) coordinates with
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.
Basis for
Relative
Priority
These are the groups determined to be best served by the services provided by the
affordable housing agencies consulted.
Narrative (Optional)
The City of Yakima strives to assist it's citizens with affordable housing by addressing decent, safe,
affordable housing by prioritizing it's funding to the best of it's ability to assist those individuals that are
at the most risk of becoming displaced from their housing due to deteriorated conditions. Thus the
Office of Neighborhood Development Services first addresses the Emergency Repair needs of low to
moderate income Elderly and/or Disabled homeowners through it's Emergency Senior/Disabled Home
Repair program, as well as the Senior/Disabled Wheelchair ramp program, Senior/Disabled Exterior
Paint program. These programs are funded through the Community Development Block Grant funds.
The City is also very concerned that qualified first time homebuyers get an opportunity to buye there
first home through an affordable housing program and that the single family dwelling is a decent, safe
and affordable home. Thus the City of Yakima's Office of Neighborhood Development Services works in
partnership with qualified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) to develop,
construct and assist with finance of homes within the city limits of Yakima, using HOME Investment
funds.
These priorities are instrumental in keeping elderly, frail elderly and disabled homeowners within their
homes and from becoming displaced by lack of emergency home repairs.
These priorities also assist qualified first time homebuyers in purchasing decent, safe and affordable
housing by also building on vacant Tots, where vacant or abandoned substandard structures were
previously, and thus not only improving neighborhoods, but lives and giving opportunities that wouldn't
otherwise be afforded to individuals that need a little assistance to get their foot within the door of
homeownership.
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SP -30 Influence of Market Conditions — 91.215 (b)
Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable
1 Housing Type
Tenant Based
Rental Assistance
(TBRA)
Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for housing type
Due to the limited Federal Budget provided to the City of Yakima, Tenant Based
Rental Assistance is left to the ability of other organizations, such as the Yakima
Housing Authority and other agencies.
TBRA for Non -
Homeless Special
Needs
See the above Tenant Based Rental Assistance statement.
New Unit
Production
The City of Yakima's ONDS will continue to assist certified Community Housing
Development Organizations as needed with new unit development on a project
by project baisis. 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.
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.
Acquisition,
including
preservation
Due to the limited Federal funds and the prioritization of assisting Elderly and/or
Disabled homeowners as well as first time homebuyers with new energy efficient
housing, acquisition including preservation is not available unless under special
circumstances and after careful consideration and approval by Yakima City
Council.
Table 50 — 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 it's
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. What with the new 2013 housing rules implimented by HUD, the continued
investment in housing loans has been severely impacted. At this time anticipated future revenues continues to be anyones guess as the federal
government continues to shift it's focus on housing and funding priorities.
Anticipated Resources
Program
Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1
Expected
Amount
Available
Reminder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative
Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG
public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and Planning
Economic Development
Housing
Public Improvements
Public Services
856,440
102,500
0
958,940
0
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Program
Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1
Annual
Allocation:
$
HOME
public -
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer assistance
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental new
construction
Multifamily rental rehab
New construction for
IF
ownership
TBRA
Program
Income: $
384,275
1
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Expected
Amount
Available
Reminder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative
Description
106,000
490,275
0
Table 51- 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 it's 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 requirments.
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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The City of Yakima's Office of Neighborhood Development Services is almost entirely dependent upon the Federal Entitlements to include both
Community Development Block Grant funds and HOME Investment dollars to allow us to continue to assist our low to moderate income Seniors
and/or Disabled homeowners with Emergency repairs and keep them within their homes and from becoming displaced and placed into a State
Care Facility. Furthermore it is the Federal HOME Investment funds that allows the City of Yakima to address affordable housing assistance to
qualified first time homebuyers by partnership with local Community Housing Development Organizations to provide single family first time
homebuyers with homeownership opportunities. Without these rapidly dwindling federal entitlement funds, these programs will not continue to
exist to assist our low to moderate income Seniors and Disabled homeowners, nor continue to assist first time homeowners with the Amercian
dream of owning their own home.
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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
Type
Role
Geographic Area Served
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Government
Economic
Development
Homelessness
Non -homeless special
needs
Ownership
Planning
neighborhood
improvements
public facilities
public services
Jurisdiction
Aging & Long Term Care
Non-profit
organizations
public services
Jurisdiction
American Red Cross
Non-profit
organizations
public services
Nation
Catholic Charities
Housing Services
Community/Faith-
based organization
Ownership
Rental
State
LA CASA HOGAR
Non-profit
organizations
neighborhood
improvements
Jurisdiction
NEXT STEP HOUSING
Developer
Homelessness
Rental
State
OIC OF WASHINGTON
CHDO
Ownership
State
RURAL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
RESOURCES (RCDR)
Subrecipient
Economic
Development
Jurisdiction
SOUTH CENTRAL
WORKFORCE COUNCIL
Departments and
agencies
Economic
Development
State
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Responsible Entity
YAKIMA COUNTY
YAKIMA COUNTY
COALITION FOR
HOMELESS
Responsible Entity
Type
Government
Non-profit
organizations
Role
Geographic Area Served
Economic
Development
Homelessness
Non -homeless special
needs
Planning
neighborhood
improvements
public facilities
public services
Region
Homelessness
Jurisdiction
YAKIMA INTERFAITH
COALITION
Non-profit
organizations
neighborhood
improvements
YAKIMA VALLEY
PARTNERS HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY
CHDO
Ownership
Jurisdiction
Nation
Yakima Housing
Authority
Public institution
Public Housing
Rental
Table 52 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System
Jurisdiction
The City of Yakima takes its responsibility to it's citizens very seriously and therefore administers it's
programs to the best of it's ability in direction and partnership with all agencies and departments within
it's 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 it's citizens to the fullest extent
of it's ability.
Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream
services
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy
X
X
X
Legal Assistance
X
X
Mortgage Assistance
X
Rental Assistance
X
X
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Homelessness Prevention Available in the
Services, Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
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
Life Skills
X
X
X
Mental Health Counseling
X
X
X
Transportation
Other
1
l
Table 53 - 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 Homeless Network of Yakima County, the entity sponsored by the Yakima County Human Services
Department, established 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 indibiduals and families, families with children, veterans and their
families and unaccompanied youth, within the jurisdiction by a wide variety of means. Walk in's are
welcome at many of the institutions as well as scheduled appointment, by telephone or internet.
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
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• Knowledge of the development process
• Access to the programs
• Well organized human service delivery
Gaps or weekenesses 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
Yakima continues to pursue a variety of partnerships with human service organizations within the City of
Yakima, working closely with public, non-profit, and private human service providers to determine the
most beneficial approach in providing community education, capacity building, and developing methods
to maximize agency efficiency. ONDS will continue to participate in collaborations established through
the Homeless Network of Yakima County, and the Yakima Housing Authority Advisory Committee. These
2 collaborative systems coordinate the resources of government agencies, non-profit organizations,
housing developers, social service providers, neighborhood groups, and the business community in
addressing the specific needs of homeless populations.
ONDS will continue to encourage and facilitate joint applications for resources and programs among
housing and service entitites, and will continue to work with the YHA and local non-profit agencies to
eliminate gaps in the system.
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SP -45 Goals Summary — 91.215(a)(4)
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name
Start
Year
End
Year
Category
Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
1
Single Familiy
Rehabilitation Program
2015
2019
Affordable
Housing
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
CDBG:
$440,176
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated:
100 Household Housing Unit
2
First Time
Homeownership
Program
2015
2019
Affordable
Housing
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
HOME:
$50,000
Direct Financial Assistance to
Homebuyers:
1 Households Assisted
3
Community Housing
Development
Organization
2015
2019
Affordable
Housing
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
HOME:
$67,991
Homeowner Housing Added:
2 Household Housing Unit
4
New Construction
2015
2019
Affordable
Housing
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
HOME:
$323,256
Rental units constructed:
1 Household Housing Unit
Rental units rehabilitated:
1 Household Housing Unit
Homeowner Housing Added:
1 Household Housing Unit
5
Administrative HOME
costs
2015
2019
Affordable
Housing
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
HOME:
$49,028
Other:
1 Other
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Sort
Order
Goal Name
Start
Year
End
Year
Category
Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
6
_ _
Public Services
2015
2019
Non -Housing
Community
Development
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
CDBG:
$148,976
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
2500 Persons Assisted
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
4 Households Assisted
Other:
7500 Other
7
Public Facilities and
Infrastructure
2015
2019
Non -Housing
Community
Development
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
CDBG:
$5,000
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit:
1 Persons Assisted
8
Code Compliance
2015
2019
Non -Housing
Community
Development
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
CDBG:
$123,000
Housing Code
Enforcement/Foreclosed Property
Care:
2500 Household Housing Unit
9
Economic
Development
2015
2019
Non -Housing
Community
Development
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
CDBG:
$50,000
Jobs created/retained:
7 Jobs
10
Community
Development Block
Grant Administration
2015
2019
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
CDBG:
$191,788
Other:
1 Other
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Goal Descriptions
Goal Name
Single Familiy Rehabilitation Program
Goal
Description
The Senior/Disabled Emergency Home Repair Program assists qualified low to moderate income Senior and/or Disabled
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.
Goal Name
First Time Homeownership Program
Goal
Description
Assisting qualified First Time Homeowners with mortgage assistace for up to $50,000, to include soft second mortgages or
down payment assistance as funding allows.
Goal Name
Community Housing Development Organization
Goal
Description
Assisting a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) develop affordable housing for qualified First
Time Homeowners.
(HUD requirements designate a minimum of 15% of HOME Investment entitlement participation)
Goal Name
New Construction
Goal
Description
ONDS uses HOME Investment funds for New Construction to provide for new construction projects, such as single family
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 coucil.
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.
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Goal Name
Administrative HOME costs
Goal
Description
This category provides the direct allowable Administrative cost associated with the HOME Investment program to be paid
for through the HOME Investment administrative budget line to the maximum of 10% of the years total entitilement
allocation.
6 Goal Name
Public Services
Goal
Description
This program category can provide for a broad range of community-based services to LMI clients, but the catefory is
restricted to a maximum of 15% of the total CDBG budget each year. For 2015 there is one agency under contract to
receive funds for such services: OIC of Washington is under contract to receive a grant of $75,000 to provide programs out
of the SE Community Center. ( Please note a certification of OIC of Washington as a certified Community Based
Development Organization (CBDO) has removed their particular funding from the restriction of the Community Service Cap.
This designation may change within the five year Consolidated Plan at any time and then the Public Service allocations
would then need to be recalculated to enable all program amounts to fit within the HUD regulation Public Service cap.)
Additionally, the Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) provides a free Paint Out Graffiti program to
the residential pulic, salaries and costs associated with this program.
ONDS also conducts Fair Housing Counseling to fulfill the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Act as required by HUD. 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.
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Goal Name
Goal
Description
Public Facilities and Infrastructure
One of the many functions of the Community Development Block Grant program is to assist with the costs of "Bricks and
Mortar" projects such as public facilitites/infrasturcture. An essential part of the City of Yakima's infrastructure is public
buildings that provide services to residents of its LMI neighborhoods. Two such facilitites, 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. Up to $5,000 in CDBG funds in 2015 have been set-aside for substantial renovation work at these and/or other
eligible pulbic facilites 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.
8
Goal Name
Code Compliance
Goal
Description
The City of Yakima continues it's investment of CDBG funds as an eligible activity to assist the community with Code
Compliance. Based on the concept of the "Broken Window Theory", the result has been very effective. This enforcement
effort, funded with CDBG dollars, is acked up with assistance for eligible LMI homeowners through eligible repair program/s,
non-federal funds, volunteers and non-profit agencies.
Due to continuing budget restrictions, CDBG support Code Compliance is to be phased out over the next three years of the
Consolidated Plan, and is expected to no longer funded after 2017, unless budget restrictions cease and CDBG funding
increases dramatically.
9
Goal Name
Economic Development
Goal
Description
ONDS has budgeted fifty thousand dollars for Economic Development within the City Limits of Yakima, 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.
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Goal Name
Community Development Block Grant Administration
Goal
Description
CDBG Administration is the "Staff and Stuff" it takes to administer the programs funded by Community Development Block
Grant funds. This includes staffing, building operation, vehicles, fuel, and other soft costs involved in the operation and
administration of CDBG eligible activites.
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;
• 25 extremely low-income
• 50 Iow-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 2,570
applicants, with approximately 1,652 of those individuals residing within the City of Yakima. This is a
self -realized need and not "Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement).
Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
the Yakima Housing Authority encourages resident involvement with programs like our 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 in 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 we participate every year, inviting our 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 Educational Project with the goal of every eligible resident signing up for the
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.
Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902?
No
Plan to remove the 'troubled' designation
There is no plan, due to the fact 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
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 increased can be accommodated with new housing
constructions available to all income groups.
Yakima County's Department of Human Services has also established an Affordable Housing Program
and Coordinatior to wok with Yakima and other cities wihtin the county on a comprehensive approch to
affordable housing issues.
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 witin 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 dissplaced through Emergency
Rehabilitation Assistance. The first priortiy 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 County in addressing emergency shelters and
transitional housing needs of homeless persons with technical assistance through it's 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 ingrastructure which
consists of low -rent housing, transitional housing and emergency shelter. The approach saves money by
diverting some individuals away from high-cost institutional facilitites. The new institutional structure
commits the community to homeless prevention, rapid re -housing, institution discharge planning and
supportive services.
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
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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 throught the Yakima County Homeless Service
Center.
Yakima County criminal justice, substance abuse and mental health sytems have a Crisis Triage Center to
coordinate servies 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(1)
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 it's applicants for
rehabilitation activities.
ONDS continues to "Assume" all paint is a LBP hazzard 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 existance of lead poisoning or exposure to LBP hazards is signifcantly 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, concering 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
proceedures 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 Tong -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 staturory 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 diretly 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 it's
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. What with the new 2013 housing rules implimented by HUD, the continued
investment in housing loans has been severely impacted. At this time anticipated future revenues continues to be anyones guess as the federal
government continues to shift it's focus on housing and funding priorities.
Anticipated Resources
Program
Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1
Expected
Amount
Available
Reminder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative
Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG
public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and Planning
Economic Development
Housing
Public Improvements
Public Services
856,440
102,500
0
958,940
0
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Program
Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1
HOME public -
federal
Annual
Allocation:
$
Acquisition
Homebuyer assistance
Homeowner rehab
Multifamily rental new
construction
Multifamily rental rehab
New construction for
ownership
TBRA
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
384,275 106,000
Total:
$
Expected
Amount
Available
Reminder
of ConPlan
$
490,275
0
Table 55 - Expected Resources — Priority Table
Narrative
Description
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 it's 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 requirments.
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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
The City of Yakima's Office of Neighborhood Development Services is almost entirely dependent upon
the Federal Entitlements to include both Community Development Block Grant funds and HOME
Investment dollars to allow us to continue to assist our low to moderate income Seniors and/or Disabled
homeowners with Emergency repairs and keep them within their homes and from becoming displaced
and placed into a State Care Facility. Furthermore it is the Federal HOME Investment funds that allows
the City of Yakima to address affordable housing assistance to qualified first time homebuyers by
partnership with local Community Housing Development Organizations to provide single family first time
homebuyers with homeownership opportunities. Without these rapidly dwindling federal entitlement
funds, these programs will not continue to exist to assist our low to moderate income Seniors and
Disabled homeowners, nor continue to assist first time homeowners with the Amercian dream of
owning their own home.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name
Start
Year
End
Year
Category
Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
1
Single Familiy
Rehabilitation Program
2015
2019
Affordable
Housing
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
CDBG:
$440,176
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 100
Household Housing Unit
3
Community
Development Block
Grant Administration
2015
2019
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
CDBG:
$191,788
Other: 1 Other
4
Public Services
2015
2019
Non -Housing
Community
Development
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
CDBG: '
$148,976
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit:
7100 Persons Assisted
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit:
4 Households Assisted
Other: 7500 Other
5
Public Facilities and
Infrastructure
2015
2019
Non -Housing
Community
Development
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
CDBG:
$5,000
Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities
other than Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit: 1 Persons Assisted
6
Economic
Development
2015
2019 Non -Housing
, Community
i Development
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
CDBG:
$50,000
Jobs created/retained: 7 Jobs
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Sort
Order
Goal Name
Start
Year
End
Year
Category
Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
7
Code Compliance
2015
2019
Non -Housing
Community
Development
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
CDBG:
$123,000
Housing Code Enforcement/Foreclosed
Property Care: 2100 Household Housing
Unit
8
Administrative HOME
costs
2015
2019
Affordable
Housing
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
HOME:
$49,028
Homeowner Housing Added: 4
Household Housing Unit
9
First Time
Homeownership
Program
2015
2019
Affordable
Housing
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
HOME:
$50,000
Direct Financial Assistance to
Homebuyers: 1 Households Assisted
10
Community Housing
Development
Organization
2015
2019
Affordable
Housing
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
HOME:
$67,991
Homeowner Housing Added: 4
Household Housing Unit
11
New Construction
2015
2019
Affordable
Housing
CITY OF
YAKIMA
Housing
priority
needs
HOME:
$323,256
Homeowner Housing Added: 4
Household Housing Unit
Goal Descriptions
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Goal Name
Goal
Description
Single Familiy Rehabilitation Program
The Single Family Rehabilitation Program includes;
• The Senior/Disabled Emergency Repair Program
• The Senior/Disabled Wheel Chair Ramp Program
• The Senior/Disabled Exterior Paint Program (This program is subject to availability of qualifed projects and funding
year to year)
3 Goal Name
Community Development Block Grant Administration
Goal
Description
This program deals with the costs associated with the Administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds including personnel, equiptment, and associated costs as per HUD regulations involving program administration.
4
Goal Name
Public Services
Goal
Description
The Public Service Program assists with;
• "Public Service Programs" administered through OIC of Washington in operating programs through the South East
Community Center.
• Graffiti Abatement
• Senior/Disabled Energy Assistance
• Landlord/Tenant Couseling
5
Goal Name
Public Facilities and Infrastructure
Goal
Description
This program line assists "Public Facilities" with substantial rehabilitation as HUD Eligible Activities.
6
Goal Name
Economic Development
Goal The Economic Development budget line is to assist with either "Job Creation and/or Job Retention" as per HUD Eligible
Description Activies.
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Goal Name
Code Compliance
Goal
Description
Code Compliance serves to assist the community with monitoring and issuing "Code Compliance" deficiency notices in
seeking compliance with local Code Ordinances as per HUD Eligible Activities. (This program as per HUD regulations only
funds Code Compliance personnel and not funding Clean-up activities per violation).
8
Goal Name
Administrative HOME costs
Goal
Description
HOME administrative costs are associated with the cost of administering the HOME Investment funds to include personel,
office equiptment, etc. The HOME program allows for a maximum amount of 10% of the yearly total HOME Investment
entitlement to be used for administration.
9
Goal Name
First Time Homeownership Program
Goal
Description
The First -Time Homeownership program assists qualified low to moderate income first time homeowners with assistance in
the form of a soft -second mortgage in conjunction with their first mortage bank loan. Monthly payments may be set
according to the payback affordability by the buyer and deferred until five years at which time their affordability will be
reviewed until they are deemed to have the affordability to make payments on the soft second mortgage.
10
Goal Name
Community Housing Development Organization
Goal
Description
As per HUD eligible requirements, a minimum of 15% of an "Entitlements" HOME Investment funds must be used in
supporting a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) This program assists local qualified CHDO's with the
development, construction and/or assistance to qualified housing projects within the City of Yakima.
11
Goal Name
New Construction
Goal
Description
As an eligible HOME Investment program, this program goal is to add new construction units as either single family
residential dwellings or may be used in partnership with a Community Housing Development Organization in the
construction of affordable apartment units or transitional housing units.
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Projects
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Introduction
The City of Yakima in serving it's citizens offers programs on an "As needed" basis, which means
inividuals must apply for program assistance. Applicants must meet eligibility qualifications to meet
individual program specifications. Once the applicant is qualified through a program application, only
then is a project recognized. These type of programs include; the Single Family Rehabilitation programs
and the First time Homebuyer program.
Other individual projects are approved by the Yakima City Council through different eligible programs
such as; Public Facilities, Infrastructure, Economic Development, Community Housing Development
Organization housing projects and New Construction Projects.
Projects
#
Project Name
1
P1: CDBG: FAIR HOUSING COUNSELING PROG-2015
2
P4: CDBG-SINGLE FAMILY REHAB: SEN/DISABLED 2015
3
P6: CDBG GRAFFITI ABATEMENT PRGM 2015
4
P9: CDBG PUBLIC SERVICE
5
P10: CDBG ADMINISTRATION 2015
6
P12: CDBG: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRGM 2015
7
HOME Administration 2015
8
P14: HOME: CHDO'S PRGM 2015
9
P18: HOME: NEW CONSTRUCTION 2015
10
P19: HOME: FIRST TIME HOMEOWNER ASST PGM 2015
11
P20: CDBG PUBLIC FACILITIES 2015
12
P24: CDBG: CODE COMPLIANCE 2015
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Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
Allocation priorities are set by the Yakima City Council after HUD required Citizen Participation, through
written comment period and Public Hearing process. The main obstacle to addressing underserved
needs is the continueing budget reduction as set by the Federal Government in allocating funds to HUD
and then HUD in turn setting entitlement allocations. The ever increasing administration burden at the
Federal Level through HUD is particularly costly and time consuming, therefore it significantly reduces
the amount of the budget that can actually be used in serving the low to moderate income citizens it
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Project Summary Information
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Target Area
CITY OF YAKIMA
Goals Supported
Public Services
Needs Addressed
Housing priority needs
Funding
CDBG: $29,548
Description
PROVIDES STAFF/MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC TO COUNSEL AND REFER TO
THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES, REGARDING LANDLORD/TENANT ISSUES,
HOME PURCHASING, RIGHTS/RESPONSIBILITIES, AND RENTAL ISSUES.
Target Date
12/31/2015
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
This program estimates approximately 7100 low to moderate income
tenants will be served and/or directed to other services to assist with
their Landlord/Tenant questions and/or couseling services.
Location Description
City wide
Planned Activities
Assist low to moderate tenants with Landlord/Tenant information
reguarding the Washington State Landlord/Tenant regulations, assist with
referrels to free legal counseling agencies, distribution of Washington
State Landlord/Tenant regulation brochures, free notices and forms
appertenant to Landlord/Tenant actions.
2
Project Name
P4: CDBG-SINGLE FAMILY REHAB: SEN/DISABLED 2015
Target Area
CITY OF YAKIMA
Goals Supported
Single Familiy Rehabilitation Program
Needs Addressed
Housing priority needs
Funding
CDBG: $440,176
Description
THIS PROJECT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO LOW -MOD INCOME FAMILIES,
SENIOR AND OR DISABLED PERSONS TO REHAB THEIR PRIMARY
RESIDENCE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF YAKIMA.
Target Date
12/31/2015
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Approximately 100 elderly, frail elderly, and/or disabled homeowners will
benefit from this program.
Location Description
City wide
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Planned Activities
Senior/Disabled Homeowner's will be assisted with Emergency
rehabilitation to include but not limited to addressing, no heat, no power,
no water, no hot water, waste water problems, leaking roofs, etc.
This program also assists qualified applicants with wheel chair ramps to
address accessibility and may also include exterior paint.
3
Project Name
P6: CDBG GRAFFITI ABATEMENT PRGM 2015
Target Area
CITY OF YAKIMA
Goals Supported
Public Services
Needs Addressed
Housing priority needs
Funding
Description
CDBG: $39,528
THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING TO PAINT OUT GRAFFITI WITHIN THE
CITY LIMITS OF YAKIMA FOR 2015.
Target Date
12/31/2015
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
It's estimated that approximately 15,000 locations will be assisted by
having their graffiti painted over within the city limits of Yakima, the
majority of those individuals are low to moderate income.
Location Description
City wide
Planned Activities
4
Project Name
Target Area
The city of Yakima pays a full time graffiti specialist from general funds,
while CDBG pay for supplies and equipment such as vehicle, paint,
brushes, rollers and fuel.A Graffiti is painted over as addressed by both
an online complaint system as well as spot application throughout the
neighborhoods as needed.
P9: CDBG PUBLIC SERVICE
CITY OF YAKIMA
Goals Supported
Public Services
Needs Addressed
Funding
Housing priority needs
CDBG: $79,900
Description
PROVIDES ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO LOW MOD FAMILIES AS WELL AS OIC
OF WASHINGTON AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THE CITY OF YAKIMA.
Target Date
12/31/2015
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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Energy assistance will help qualified Senior/Disabled homeowners. While
the Public Service assistance to OIC of Washington is to support and
provide Public Service Programs throught the South East Community
Center; This program provides benefit to Seniors through nutrition, job
training to youth, social activities to youth, after school programs and
early learning programs to youth, ect.
Approximately 4 households will be assisted with Energy assitance, while
approximately another 7500 youth will be assisted through the SECC
programs.
Location Description
The heat assistance program is offered city wide and the general nature
and location of the SECC will be held at 1211 S. 7th Street, Yakima, WA
98901
Planned Activities
Energy assistance will help qualified Senior/Disabled homeowners.
While the Public Service assistance to OIC of Washington to support and
provide Public Service Programs throught the South East Community
Center; This program provides benefit to Seniors through nutrition, job
training to youth, social activities to youth, after school programs and
early learning programs to youth, ect.
Project Name
Target Area
P10: CDBG ADMINISTRATION 2015
CITY OF YAKIMA
Goals Supported
Community Development Block Grant Administration
Needs Addressed
Housing priority needs
Funding
Description
CDBG: $191,788
Target Date
THIS PROJECT IS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM AND SALARIES
AND BENEFITS FOR MANAGING THE CDBG PROGRAM 2015.
12/31/2015
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
City Wide asssitance through all CDBG programs to low to moderate
income citizens, plus the additional benefit to all citizens that benefit from
a vibrant, economically stable community with good housing assistance
programs and public service programs to help it's citizens in need.
Location Description
112 S. 8th Street, Yakima WA. 98901
Planned Activities
Administration of all programs and activities having to do with the
Community Development Block Grant funds as distributed by the City of
Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services.
Project Name
P12: CDBG: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRGM 2015
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Target Area
CITY OF YAKIMA
Goals Supported
Economic Development
Needs Addressed
Housing priority needs
Funding
CDBG: $50,000
Description
THIS PROJECT IS FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELMENT ACTIVITIES IN 2015.
Target Date
12/31/2015
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
7 low to moderate income jobs will be retained or created, these can be
individuals, but are usually families with head of households assisted.
Location Description
City wide
Individual economic development activities will be determined at a later
date as will the locations of the activities.
Planned Activities
Eligible Economic Development activities as per HUD regulations, specific
activities and or programs assisted witll be determined at a later date.
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Project Name
HOME Administration 2015
Target Area
CITY OF YAKIMA
Goals Supported
Administrative HOME costs
Needs Addressed
Housing priority needs
Funding
HOME: $49,028
Description
This project is for the administration of HOME funds for Program/salaries
for 2015
Target Date
12/31/2015
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
This is the Administration of all HOME Investment programs through the
Office of Neighborhood Development Services and benefits all low to
moderate income individuals and families as well as the entire community
as a whole with addressing affordable housing within the City of Yakima.
Location Description
112 S. 8th Street, Yakima WA. 98901
Planned Activities
The administration of all HOME Investment funds as managed and
distributed through the Office of Neighborhodd Development Services.
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Project Name
P14: HOME: CHDO'S PRGM 2015
Target Area
CITY OF YAKIMA
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Goals Supported
Community Housing Development Organization
Needs Addressed
Housing priority needs
Funding
HOME: $63,024
Description
THIS PROJECT IS FOR THE CHDO'S FOR 2015.
Target Date
12/31/2015
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Estimated assistance to 4 low to moderate income first time homebuyers.
Location Description
Addresses will be determined when construction of single family homes
are finished.
Planned Activities
Support affordable housing through a certified Community Housing
Development Organization to construct single family dwellings to be sold
to qualified low to moderate income first time homebuyers.
Project Name
P18: HOME: NEW CONSTRUCTION 2015
Target Area
CITY OF YAKIMA
Goals Supported
New Construction
Needs Addressed
Housing priority needs
Funding
HOME: $328,223
Description
THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOMES IN THE
CITY LIMITS OF YAKIMA FOR 2015.
Target Date
12/31/2015
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Estimated 4 low to moderate income first time homebuyers will be
assisted with newly constructed single family homes in conjunction with
Certified Community Housing Development Organizations.
Location Description
Locations will be determined at a later date as dwellings are constructed.
Planned Activities
Construction of single family residences in partnership with CHDO's, to be
sold to qualified low to moderate income first time homebuyers.
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Project Name
P19: HOME: FIRST TIME HOMEOWNER ASST PGM 2015
Target Area
CITY OF YAKIMA
Goals Supported First Time Homeownership Program
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Needs Addressed
Funding
Housing priority needs
HOME: $50,000
Description
Target Date
THIS PROGRAM ENTITLE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS WITH DOWNPAYMENT
ASSISTANCE OR DEFERRED 2ND MORTGAGES TO HELP PURCHASE THIER
FIRST HOME. 2015
12/31/2015
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Estimated 1 family will be assisted with direct financial assistance through
the first time homeownership program.
Location Description
Address will be determined at date of actual assistance.
Planned Activities
Assist a qualified first time homebuyer with direct financial assistance in
the form of gap financing.
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Project Name
P20: CDBG PUBLIC FACILITIES 2015
Target Area
Goals Supported
CITY OF YAKIMA
Public Facilities and Infrastructure
Needs Addressed
Housing priority needs
Funding
Description
CDBG: $5,000
PUBLIC FACILITY IN THE CITY LIMITS OF YAKIMA 2015
Target Date
12/31/2015
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
This is a direct benefit to address a rehabilitation need to a Public Facility
and benefits the community as a whole.
Location Description
This is to assist with the rehabilitation need of an existing public facility,
an address will be determined at the date of assistance.
Planned Activities
Assist with the rehabilitation of an existing public facitlity and or
improvement.
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Project Name
P24: CDBG: CODE COMPLIANCE 2015
Target Area
CITY OF YAKIMA
Goals Supported
Code Compliance
Needs Addressed
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Funding
CDBG: $123,000
Description
THIS PROJECT IS FOR THE CODE COMLIANCE IN THE CITY OF YAKIMA
2015.
Target Date
12/31/2015
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Although this assists all members of the community with safe, decent
neighborhoods, it typically benefits approximately 2100 household
directly through code complaince within Tess than affluent
neighborhoods.
Location Description
City Wide.
Planned Activities
Pay for a portion of salaries of code compliance officers to conduct
eligible code complaince activities within the city limits of Yakima.
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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
The City of Yakima currently has a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) designated within
the Yakima City limits. But even with the NRSA, 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
CITY OF YAKIMA
100
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Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Low to Moderate income citizen's 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 appicants.
Discussion
Although the City of Yakima has a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area, it does not limit any
funding to that 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, the Exterior Paint Program, the Senior/Disabled Energy assistace 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 certified CHDO/s
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 0
Non -Homeless 100
Special -Needs 25
Total 125
Table 59 - 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 4
Rehab of Existing Units 121
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 125
Table 60 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Due to the reduced Federal Entitlement funds from HUD, the City of Yakima has cut a number of
programs and continues to serve a very limited number of a growing number of Senior/Disabled
homeowners with severe Emergency repairs such as; no heat, no power, no water, no sewer,
deteriorated roofs and exterior paint that have become insurance concerns that may lead to
cancellation.
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AP -60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City of Yakima continues to support the Yakima Housing Authority although indirectly. In the past
the City of Yakima has supported specific facilities through various ways and even though budget
restrictions severely limits the Cities participation in current projects, each request of the Housing
Authority is reviewed individually and participation is given consideration through the Yakima City
Council as are other funding requests.
The Office of Neighborhood Development as the local environmental representative for HUD projects
has worked with the Yakima Housing Authority to enable projects to have the proper documentation to
meet the HUD regulation criteria needed for those specific projects as requested by the Housing
Authority.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
The City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services expects to continue to partner and
support the Yakima Housing Authority as our federal limited budget will allow. Specific projects and
funding requests will be analized and give consideration by due process taking all consideration of the
most beneficial use of entitlement funds.
ONDS also expects to continue to support the Yakima Housing Authority with environmental review and
documentation as requested by the Yakima Housing Authority.
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 our 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 in 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 we participate every year, inviting our 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 Educational Project with the goal of every eligible resident signing up for the
college bound scholarship.
Lastly, YHA is administering the Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) Program. This program enables families
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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 does an extrodinary job in assisting Yakima residents with decent, safe,
affordable housing through it's many diverse housing programs. The city of Yakima looks forward to
conituing our partnership with the YHA to provide this type of housing to our citizens.
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AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
Introduction
The Homeless Network of Yakima County is the coordinator of the Yakima County 10 -Year Homeless
Housing Plan. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is composed of a broad group of Yakima County
public, non-profit, and private human service agencies. The Homeless Network of Yakima County
conducts regualar meetings and agendas, updated the Yakima County Coninuum of Care Plan, and
organized annual Point -In -Time Homeless Persons Count.
The City of Yakima recognized homelessness as the most severe housing problem and therefore does it's
best in trying to keep the most at risk population to become homeless, in their existing homes using
both the CDBG funds for the Single Family Rehabilitation programs. These programs are designed to
help the high risk Elderly and Disabled with Emergency Rehabilitation, Wheel chair ramps, and Exterior
Paint programs in hopes that this will continue to allow them to occupy their current affordable housing
situations.
ONDS also strives to support afforadable housing with its Home Ownership programs; The First Time
Homeowner Program, the New Construction Program and the direct and indirect support of certified
Community Housing Development Organization in creating new single family housing that is decent, safe
and affordable. Thus either directly affecting 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 opening up another affordable rental or public housing unit
for use 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 Yakima County Continuum of Care Plan as a city policy. The
first priority of the Continuum of Care is to maintain existing resources that serve the needs of the
homeless withing 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 Continuum of Care in addressing emergency sherlters and
transitional housing opportunities on individual project basis.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
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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 severly limited Federal funds recieved 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 through it's Senior/Disabled Emergency Home Repair program is often contacted by
local hospital and nursing care facilities about Seniors and/or Disabled homeowners that need emergecy
repairs or wheel chair ramps to be allowed to return to their homes after being released from these care
facilities.
Discussion
Due to severely limited resources the City of Yakima continues to direct it's attention to assisting
Senior/Disabled Homeowners through it's Emergency Home Repair programs to enable these frail
elderly 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:
The biggest barrier faced by the local entitlement jurisdiction is the past to present federal reduction of
funds allocated by HUD to the City of Yakima for Affordable Housing. Not to mention the ever
increasing amount of administration burden that far out weights the amount of funds that is actually
used to assist those in need. Not to be misconstrued as the "Administration" cost that is held captive by
the HUD designated maximum cap, but the reporting and recording burdens that are put in place that
significantly increase the cost of every single project. To include the Monitoring, Reporting of projects
as Eligible Activities, Outcomes and Performance Measures, Contractor Monitoring, Davis Bacon
reporting, Section 3 reporting, Minority Monitoring Reports, as well as Individual Program reporting
such as America Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).
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 towards the construction of more affordable residential
investments.
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 serve it well economically. Continuing
to assist foreign countries with federal funds while reducing the federal allocations to entitlements has
brought affordable housing to where it is presently, not to mention our countries ever decreasing
popularity amongst other countries.
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AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The City of Yakima continues to assist it's citizens with the use of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME Investlent funds to the best of it's ability through the Office of Neighborhood
Development Services by continuing to assist qualified low to moderate applicants with rehabilitation of
their existing homes, providing new single family dwellings to qualified First Time Homeowners, assist
the community with Painting Over Graffiti, Economic Development, Neighborhood development as well
as stabilization with the use of volunteers and volunteer agencies in cleaning up and keeping our
neighborhoods affordable and stable.
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 the underserved needs.
The city of Yakima Office of Neighborhood development services continues to partner with many non-
profits, local service organizations, other government and non-government 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 it's homeownership programs.
The City of 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, the City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development
Services aligns all it's Rehabilitation programs with the Washginton State Lead Based Paint regulations
and continues to "Presume" any disturbed paint surfaces are "possible lead hazzards" and thus are
treated according to the states regulations and HUD's lead based paint policy.
ONDS has both certifies supervisors and staff on hand to assess and address lead based paint as well as
hires certified state lead based paint professionals in dealing 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
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and jobs to Yakima that pay decent living wages, as well as encourage growth and development of
existing opportunites to assist poverty level familes. See the Economic Development portion of the plan
for more information.
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 government bodies outside Yakima to strengthen and enhance the current
institutional structure. We will continue to seek out partnerships with organizations as well as private
enterprise 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 will continue to
coordinate with Public and private housing and social service agencies through committee meetings and
consultation to coordinate services to the Yakima citizens.
Discussion:
The City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services has served it's community for
approximately 40 years through its vast a varied programs administering all kinds of federal and state
funds over the years towards the betterment of our community and the 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 been focused on being a good steward of both CDBG and HOME Investment funds
and stretching those dwinding resources to the best of our ability in serving our community.
The city of Yakima continues to strive for affordable housing with the assistance of the community,
neighborhoods and partners in effectively using our entitlement funds.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP -90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Due to the limited HUD funding, the City of Yakima expends every dollar as effectively and efficiently as
possible to benefit it's citizens within its ONDS programs as per HUD's requirements. This means that
any program income, float -funded activities or section 108 loan guarentee funds are infused within
appropriate programs and the funding utilized as 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 140,447
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: 140,447
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%
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
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as follows:
Both "Non -Federal" and HOPE 3 funding sources are other forms of investment being used as
needed beyond those identified in Section 92.205.
The City of Yakima also uses Volunteer hours as accumulated Federal Match on HOME Investment
projects.
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 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 even of 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 Pi'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 runds) 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 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.
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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
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 even of 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 runds) 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 your HOME direct subsidy
investment amount that would be the amount to recapture. To clarigy, the recapture amount is
based on the direct HOME subsidy as per HUD requirements.
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, an amendment of the Consolidated Plan will be sought and the required refinancing
guidelines will be defined at that time as part of the Amendment.
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Discussion:
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% of CDBG funds is
used to benefit persons of low and moderate income.
The year specified is this Annual Actiuon Plan of 2015.
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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
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 developms 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 homlessness
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 of 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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CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan
regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which
means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take
appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and
maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,
as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential
antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding
under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace
and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about —
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be
given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of
employment under the grant, the employee will -
(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal
drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such
conviction;
5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.
Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant
officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the
Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include
the identification number(s) of each affected grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted:
(a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including
termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended; or
(b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health,
law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
7 Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the
making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and
submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its
instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants,
and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall
certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as
applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which I t is
seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and
HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and
implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Yakima City Manager
Title
Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies
community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community
development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for
persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to
activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination
of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are
designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because
existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community,
and other financial resources are not available);
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans
during program year(s) , (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two,
or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and
moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for
activities that benefit such persons during the designated period;
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount
against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee
charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other
revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with
CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or
assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue
sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to
the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of
properties owned and occupied by moderate -income (not low-income) families, an assessment or
charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other
than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or
exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations
within its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC
3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead -Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24
CFR Part 35, subparts A, B, J, K and R;
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Yakima City Manager
Title
OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION
CDBG
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed
to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR
570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified
CDBG-assisted activities which are designed to meet other community development needs having
a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health
or welfare of the community and other fmancial resources are not available to meet such needs.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Title
Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant -based rental
assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant -based rental assistance is an essential element of the
participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and
availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as
described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for
prohibited activities, as described m § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the
project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more
HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable
housing.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Yakima City Manager
Title
ESG Certifications
The Emergency Shelter Grantee certifies that:
Major rehabilitation/conversion -- It will maintain any building for which assistance is used under the
ESG program as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for at least 10 years. If the jurisdiction
plans to use funds for rehabilitation (other than major rehabilitation or conversion), the applicant will
maintain any building for which assistance is used under the ESG program as a shelter for homeless
individuals and families for at least 3 years.
Essential Services and Operating Costs -- Where assistance involves essential services or maintenance,
operation, insurance, utilities and furnishings, it will provide services or shelter to homeless individuals
and families for the period during which the ESG assistance is provided, without regard to a particular site
or structure as long as the same general population is served.
Renovation -- Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that the
building involved is safe and sanitary.
Supportive Services -- It will assist homeless individuals in obtaining appropriate supportive services,
including permanent housing, medical and mental health treatment, counseling, supervision, and other
services essential for achieving independent living, and other Federal State, local, and private assistance.
Matching Funds -- It will obtain matching amounts required under 24 CFR 576.51.
Confidentiality -- It will develop and implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of records
pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services under any project
assisted under the ESG program, including protection against the release of the address or location of any
family violence shelter project except with the written authorization of the person responsible for the
operation of that shelter.
Homeless Persons Involvement -- To the maximum extent practicable, it will involve, through
employment, volunteer services, or otherwise, homeless individuals and families in constructing,
renovating, maintaining, operating facilities, and providing services assisted through this program.
Consolidated Plan -- It is following a current HUD -approved Consolidated Plan or CHAS.
Discharge Policy --- It has established a policy for the discharge of persons from publicly funded
institutions or systems of care (such as health care facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or
correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent such discharge from immediately resulting in
homelessness for such persons.
HMIS — It will comply with HUD's standards for participation in a local Homeless Management
Information System and the collection and reporting of client -level information.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Title
HOPWA Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that:
Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by
available public and private sources.
Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose
specified in the plan:
1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial
rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility,
2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non -substantial rehabilitation or repair of a
building or structure.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Title
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for
making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code.
Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of
not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
B. Drug -Free Workplace Certification
1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the
grantee is providing the certification.
2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed
when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee
knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements
of the Drug -Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies
available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug -
Free Workplace Act.
3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be
identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the
grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the
time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee
must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make
the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all
known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free
workplace requirements.
4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings
(or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes
place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass
transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State
employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert
halls or radio stations).
5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance
of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it
previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three).
6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the
performance of work done in connection with the specific grant:
Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. 98901
112 S. 8th Street, Yakima, WA. 98901
Check _ if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here.
The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 24, subpart F.
7. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment
common rule and Drug -Free Workplace common rule apply to this
certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following
definitions from these rules:
"Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I
through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as
further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15);
"Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo
contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body
charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or
State criminal drug statutes;
"Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non -Federal criminal statute
involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of
any controlled substance;
"Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of
work under a grant, including: (i) All "direct charge" employees; (ii) all "indirect charge"
employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the
grant; and (iii) temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the
performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This
definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers,
even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not
on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered
workplaces).
OMB Number 4040-0004
Expiration Date 8/31/2016
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
* 1 Type of Submission
Preapplication
Application
* 2. Type
New
of Application: " If Revision, select appropriate letter(s).
"Other(Specify)
4 Application
Changed/Corrected
Continuation
Revision
1
* 3. Date Received: 4 Applicant Identifier:
T916001-293
5a Federal Entity Identifier
5b. Federal Award Identifier
1
1
State Use Only:
6 Date Received by State
7 State Application Identifier
1
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION.
* a. Legal Name: City of Yakima
* b Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN).
* c. Organizational DUNS:
91-6001293
0782126510000
d. Address:
"Streetl
Street2
" City
County/Parish
" State
Province
`Country:
"Zip / Postal Code
112 S. Eighth Street
Yakima
Yakima
WA: Washington
USA: UNITED STATES
98901-4514
e. Organizational Unit.
Department Name
Division Name:
Community Development
Office of Neighborhood Develop
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix 1 1 * First Name ]Archie
Middle Name. W.
* Last Name: Matthews
1
Suffix:
Title Neighborhood Development Services Manager
Organizational Affiliation
Employee
"Telephone Number
509-575-6101 Fax Number' 1509-575-6176
"Email Archie.Matthews@yakimawa.gov
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
* 9. Type of Applicant 1 • Select Applicant Type:
C: City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type
1
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type
* Other (specify)
* 10. Name of Federal Agency
Housing and Urban Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
14-218
CFDA Title
CDBG
* 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
* Title
13 Competition Identification Number.
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
Add Aitaahrrtent ]
Mete Attachment
Yaew Alba h eench nt 1
*15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Community Development Block Grant programs; Code Compliance; Public Facilities;Community/Public
Service; Economic Development; Single Familily Rehabilitation;Neighborhood Improvement Programs
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions
Add Attachments
Delete Attachments
Vtew Attachments
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
16. Congressional
* a Applicant
Distracts Of:
4th
* b. Program/Project 14th
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed
Add Attachment Delete Attacnment 'flew Attachment
'
17. Proposed
* a. Start Date
Project:
01/01/2015
* b End Date: 12/31/2015
18. Estimated Fund ng ($):
*a Federal
* b. Applicant
* c. State
* d. Local
* e. Other
*f Program Income
*g TOTAL
856,440.00
5,500.00
97, 000.00
958,940.00
* 19 Is Application
a This application
b Program
Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
is subject to E O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
is not covered by E 0 12372.
0 c Program
* 20 Is the Applicant
Yes
If "Yes", provide
Delinquent On Any
Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.)
0 No
explanation and attach
1 Ade Attachment Delete Attacnment View Attachment
21. *By signing
herein are true,
comply with any
subject me to
this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements
complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to
resulting terms if I accept an award I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
criminal, civil, or administrative penalties (U S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
** I AGREE
** The list of certifications
specific instructions
Authorized Representative:
Prefix:
Middle Name
* Last Name:
Suffix
`
* First Name Tony 1
0' Rourke
' Title: Yakima City Manager
* Telephone Number
509-575-6040 Fax Number: 509-576-6335
]
*Email Tony.ORourke@yakimawa gov
* Signature of Authorized Representative
* Date Signed*
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date 8/31/2016
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
* 1 Type of Submission
Preapplication
Application
* 2 Type
New
of Application * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s).
* Other (Specify)
4 Application
Changed/Corrected
0- Continuation
Revision
* 3 Date Received 4. Applicant Identifier
916001-293
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:
5b Federal Award Identifier
1
State Use Only:
6 Date Received
7 State Application Identifier
by State:
8. APPLICANT
INFORMATION:
* a Legal Name:
city of Haka.ma
* b Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN)
* c. Organizational DUNS:
91-6001293
0782126510000
d. Address:
*Street1
Street2
* City
County/Parish:
* State
Province
*Country
* Zip / Postal Code
112 S. Eighth Street
Yakima
Yakima
WA: Washington
USA: UNITED STATES
98901-4514
e Organizational Unit:
Department Name
Division Name.
Community Development
ONDS
f Name and contact
information of person to
be contacted on matters
involving this application:
Prefix:
Middle Name.
* Last Name:
Suffix
* First Name
Mr.
Archie
M
Matthews
Title Neighborhood Development Services Manager
Organizational Affiliation.
Employee
*TelephoneNumber (509) 575-6101 Fax Number: (509)
575-6176
*Email. Archie.Matthews@yakimawa gov
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
* 9. Type of Applicant 1 • Select Applicant Type:
JC: City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2. Select Applicant Type:
J
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
L
,l
* Other (specify)
* 10. Name of Federal Agency.
'Housing and Urban Development
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
14-239
CFDA Title
HOME Investment Partnership
* 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
1
* Title:
13 Competition Identification Number:
Title
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
Add Attachment
Delete Attachment
View Attachment
* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
First-time home ownership assistance; Community Housing Development Organizations;New Construction
or affordable housing for first time homebuyers.
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add Attachments
I Delete Attachments
View Attachments
1
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424
16. Congressional
* a Applicant
Districts Of:
14th
* b. Program/Project 4th
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed
Add Attachment Delete Attacnment drew Attachment
17. Proposed
* a. Start Date'
Project:
01/01/2015
* b. End Date 12/31/2015
18. Estimated Funding ($):
* a Federal
* b. Applicant
* c. State
* d Local
* e Other
*f, Program Income
*g. TOTAL
384, 275.00
14, 000.00
92, 000.00
490,275.00
* 19. Is Application
a This application
b. Program
Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
is subject to E 0 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review
is not covered by E O. 12372
r c Program
* 20 Is the Applicant
Yes
If "Yes", provide
Delinquent On Any
Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.)
0 No
explanation and attach
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 1
21. *By signing
herein are true,
comply with any
subject me to
this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements
complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge I also provide the required assurances** and agree to
resulting terms if I accept an award. 1 am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
** I AGREE
** The list of certifications
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix
Middle Name
* Last Name
Suffix:
Mr .
* First Name 'cony
O'Rourke
* Title Yakima City Manager
*Telephone Number
(509) 515-6040 Fax Number (509) 576-6335
'Email: Tony ORourke@yakimawa.gov
* Signature of Authorized Representative:
* Date Signed. 04/08/2015