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The City of Orlando Housing and Community Development Department has announced a public hearing regarding the DRAFT of the 2024 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs. This draft encompasses various initiatives funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS/HIV (HOPWA). Additionally, it includes the 2024 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, also known as the Fair Housing Plan.

Residents can review these proposed draft documents online at orlando.gov/housing under "Plans and Reports." The Consolidated Plan outlines resources and strategies to address housing and community development needs, incorporating a plan for performance monitoring. The 2024 Annual Action Plan is part of the PY2021-2025 Consolidated Plan and details activities to be executed under HUD grant programs aimed at fostering viable urban communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, addressing urgent needs, and expanding economic opportunities for low- to moderate-income households.

As a federal fund recipient, Orlando must further fair housing by analyzing impediments to fair housing choice, taking actions to mitigate identified barriers, and maintaining records reflecting these analyses and actions. The Fair Housing Plan assesses barriers affecting protected classes within Orlando's boundaries.

The total funds available under Orlando’s 2024 Annual Action Plan amount to $9,588,361 plus program income and any carryover funds from previous years. Below is a summary of proposed allocations:

**Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)**

- Affordable Housing Activities: $1,987,413

- Public Facilities Improvements: $750,000

- Infrastructure/Hazard Abatement/Demolition/Urgent Needs: $100,000

- Public Services Activities: $377,000

- Program Administration: $502,834

**HOME Investment Partnerships Program**

- Rental Housing: $533,912

- Homeowner Occupied Housing: $533,912

- Program Administration: $118,645

**Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)**

- Shelter Operations: $95,250

- Street Outreach: $31,750

- Homeless Prevention: $54,118

- Homeless Management Information System: $16,000

- Program Administration: $15,982

**Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)**

- Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA): $1,251,221

- Facility Based Housing: $1,491,543

- Supportive Services/Case Management: $892,500

- Short-Term Rent/Mortgage/Utility Assistance (STRMU): $1 179 275

- Permanent Housing Placement(PHP):$443500

- SupportiveHousingServices:$221340

-HousingInformationSystems:$25000

-ProgramAdministration:$170238

Public comments on these draft documents will be accepted until 5 PM EST on July 14th 2024 Written comments may be submitted to City Hall P O Box4990OrlandoFL32802 -4990or via email atandres burgos@orlando gov A public hearing will take place at 5 PM EST on Monday July12024 in House Conference Room on Seventh Floor of Orlando City Hall400 South Orange Avenue Orlando FL32801Special accommodations can be arranged by contacting4072463326at least two business days prior

Documents are available starting June142024 online or at various local libraries including Seminole County Library System Jean Rhein Central Branch Library Casselberry Lake County Library System Tavares Branch Tavares Orlando Public Library101 East Central BoulevardOrlando The Orlando Housing Authority390 North Bumby AvenueOrlando Osceola County Library System Hart Memorial Central Library Ray Shanks Law Library Kissimmee And City Hall400 South Orange AvenueSeventh FloorOrlando