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Annual Action Plan
FY2023
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Table of Contents
ExecutiveSummary.......................................................................................................................................4
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)........................................................................4
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b)....................................................................................
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AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I).................................................................................11
AP-12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c).................................................................................................18
AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2)...........................................................................................
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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives........................................................................................................
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Projects...................................................................................................................................................
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AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d).....................................................................................................................
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AP-38 Project Summary ..........................................................................................................................
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f).............................................................................................
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AffordableHousing.....................................................................................................................................38
AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) ...................................................................................................38
AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) ...........................................................................................................39
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)............................................................
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AP-70 HOPWA Goals— 91.220 (1)(3)........................................................................................................43
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing—91.2200)...................................................................................43
AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)............................................................................................................
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ProgramSpecific Requirements..................................................................................................................
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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(I)(1,2,4)......................................................................50
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
The Five -Year Consolidated Plan and its corresponding annual Action Plan are submitted to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and serve as the planning tools for
jurisdictions funded, under the Community Planning and Development (CPD) formula to include grant
programs. The formula grant programs guided by the Consolidated Plan consist of the following:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program.
These plans provide an assessment of the housing and community development needs in the City of
Miami; a strategic plan for addressing these needs; and a specific one-year Action Plan for the use of the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development formula grants funds. The Five -Year Plan is a
document submitted to HUD with the intention of serving as a forecast instrument utilized to identify the
comprehensive housing affordability strategy and as a community development plan for jurisdictions
funded under the Community Planning and Development formula.
Briefly stated, the FY2023 annual Action Plan provides an annual overview of the community development
needs in the City of Miami. This includes an analysis and inventory of community services, proposed
funding to address community issues, and goals with objectives to prioritize community needs. Overall,
both the Consolidated Plan and the annual Action Plan serve to fulfill the following functions:
• A planning document for the jurisdiction
• An application for federal funds under HUD's formula grant programs
• A strategy to be followed in carrying out HUD programs
• An action plan that provides a basis for assessing performance
Summary of Objectives and Outcomes Identified in the Plan
According to the latest US Census data available, ACS 2016-2020 5-Year Estimates, the City of Miami
experienced a population decrease as evidenced by a negative 0.46 percent growth rate from 2017 to
2021(-20,273 residents), but an increase in household income which is partly due to the increase in high -
end, multi -family construction in the Downtown district bringing higher -earning households to the
market. The most recent population estimate available (July 1, 2023) by the US Census clocks a total of
461,080 persons in the City, and a median household income, 2017-2021, of $48,789. However, most City
residents are not able to keep up with the expanding mismatch between household income and housing
costs.
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As reported by the MIAMI Realtors web site I June 2023, Miami -Dade County single-family home median
prices increased 5.6% year -over -year in March 2023, increasing from $540,000 to $570,000. Existing
condo median prices remained the same year -over -year at $400,000. Meanwhile, rental rates in the
private market have soared with the Zumper rental listing website indicating that the median rent of a
one -bedroom in Miami averaged $2,900 a month, as of April 2023.
An estimated 59.7 percent of Miami's renter households are cost -burdened (housing costs in excess of 30
percent of household income) and 32.2 percent of renter households are "severely" cost -burdened
(housing costs in excess of 50 percent of household income). The City's median contract rent of $1,446 is
an increase of 36.93 percent since 2017. Because of the time lag in the issuance of Census data and given
the dynamic nature of the City of Miami's real estate market which can change from year to year, or even
month to month, HCD does not believe the most recent available census data reflects the reality of today's
rental market.
Socio-economic and housing trends for City residents are directly affected by a real estate market which
is driven by a large investment of foreign capital. The City is located in one of the top ten Metropolitan
Statistical Areas with the widest wealth gaps and income disparities in the country which correlates with
the increasing housing costs City residents are experiencing. This trend has contributed to the excessive
number of cost -burdened households in the City.
Map ES-05.1: City of Miami Boundaries
Addressing non -housing community development needs is also a high-level priority for the City of Miami
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The Consolidated Plan FY2019-2023 focuses
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on stimulating neighborhood development through the implementation of programs, strategies and
coordinated planning to integrate public services, economic development, infrastructure improvements
and housing activities for low -to -moderate income households. Improved public services that provide
services to the elderly, disabled individuals, youth, children, and employment training are important as a
means to support our residents and to provide economic opportunities to families who, if it was not for
the provision of these services, would otherwise be unable to work or look for employment. The HCD
understands that economic development programs are vital for neighborhood revitalization and for
COVID recovery; therefore, the HCD supports programs that help low -to -moderate income persons attain
employment in conjunction to facilitating business development. It provides assistance for public facilities
and parks to improve the health and welfare of communities and assists the City in supporting
infrastructure improvements such as curbs, sidewalks, and other street improvements to sustain and
revitalize neighborhoods. The following are the specific goals and funding priorities the City is focusing on
achieving during the term of the Consolidated Plan.
• Expand and preserve affordable housing opportunities for homeowner- and renter- households
— Increase and preserve the supply of affordable housing through multifamily new construction
and multifamily rehabilitation efforts. Provide rental subsidies to make market units affordable to
lower income residents and continue providing direct financial assistance to new homeowners
for purchase as well as rehabilitation funds for existing homeowners to maintain their properties
affordable.
• Provision of public services — Maintain and improve the delivery of social services for very low-,
low-, and moderate -income elderly, youth, children, and people with disabilities, homeless, and
those seeking employment training.
• Creation of economic opportunities — Support business development and sustainability through
low interest loans and programs that assist businesses in improving their store fronts and
remediating code violations. Increase opportunities for job creation/retention and equitable
business ownership strategies. Provide technical assistance to for -profit businesses.
• Make improvements to parks, public facilities and infrastructure — Increase equal access and
support activities that improve, upgrade, and make security enhancements to community parks,
neighborhood facilities and open areas designated for public use. Improvements to roads, streets,
and upgrades to water and sewer infrastructure.
• Support homeless and special need populations —Continue to fund activities designed to address
or reduce homelessness rates such as street outreach, homeless prevention, and rapid re -housing
programs. Support long term rental subsidies for people with HIV/AIDS to assist in the reduction
of viral loads in an effort to eradicate the propagation of the viral condition.
In 2006, U.S. HUD implemented a new system to measure the performance of programs funded with
federal entitlement dollars that would allow HUD to provide decision makers direct results to emphasize
program outcomes for future funding consideration. As such entitlement jurisdictions are mandated to
include outcome performance measure on all programs and activities. All activities must meet one
objective along with one outcome:
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Objectives:
1. Creating suitable environment
2. Providing decent affordable housing
3. Creating economic opportunities
Outcomes:
1. Availability/Accessibility
2. Affordability
3. Sustainability
Evaluation of past performance
It's worth noting that the goals and outcomes outlined in the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan were based
on the expectation of increased funding from HUD. Despite funding allocations falling short of inflation
in all entitlement programs, the City was able to responsibly maintain its services and necessary
infrastructure projects, ensuring that they were not impacted by any funding reductions. As a result, in
many cases, the City was able to uphold the same level of service it had initially planned to provide.
Here are some of the noteworthy achievements and highlights:
• Provided daily nutritional meals to over 1,065 low-income city residents
• Provided support and training to approximately 10 disabled individuals.
• Provided youth and childcare programs to over 249 low-income families.
• Assisted over 2,300 individuals to stay away from homelessness through its rapid re -housing and
• homeless prevention programs (HESG & ESG-CV);
• Provided affordable housing opportunities to over 1,487 households.
Affordable Housing - During the last consolidated plan period, the City was able to add 621 new affordable
housing units and rehabilitate an additional 296 units. The City also assisted 94 low -to -moderate income
families in purchasing their first home through its down payment assistance program and an additional
77 families in maintaining housing affordability by rehabilitating their primary residences. Under the
HOPWA program, the City provided permanent housing assistance to over 1,000 households and short-
term housing assistance to at least 150 households. The City continued its commitment to eliminating
homelessness by funding Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention programs where over 550
households were kept in safe and sanitary housing arrangements and off the streets. In addition to
programs funded with entitlement grants, the City administers approximately 377 Section 8 units to
provide additional affordable housing opportunities to its residents.
Economic Development - The City focused on street and park improvements to enhance existing public
facilities in qualifying low -to -moderate income residential areas in an effort to improve accessibility and
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sustainability of those neighborhoods while providing residents with safer and more attractive living
environments.
Public Services - The City utilized CDBG and local funds to bring services to low-income families
and concentrated much of its efforts in servicing the elderly, youth, and disabled. Close to 1,065 low-
income elderly residents received nutritional meals and 249 children and youth were able to take
advantage of programs that focused on learning and improving their well-being while allowing their
parents to continue to work or look for employment. The City also supported programs for the disabled
and those with intellectual disabilities.
Response to COVID-19 - The City utilized various supplemental (Cares Act, CRF, US Treasury, and other))
funding sources to implement programs to assist residents and business owners affected by COVID-19.
Since mid-2020, the City has implemented three business assistance programs that provided temporary
relief to a total of 193 businesses. Likewise, the City administered four rent/mortgage assistance programs
to assist residents to remain housed. Under these housing programs, the City was able to assist over 3,700
households with one program still in operation (Emergency Rental Assistance Program, funded by the US
Treasury). In addition, under ESG and HOPWA, the City is currently implementing programs that allow
qualifying populations to receive temporary assistance for rent or mortgage, and utilities. All of these
efforts are being coordinated so that no duplication of benefits exists.
On an annual basis, the City reports to HUD via its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER) accomplishments for the fiscal year that just ended. The CAPER is due to HUD 90 days
afterthe end of the City'sfiscal year. The latest CAPER for FY2021 was submitted on December 2022 (HUD
waiver) which highlighted the different outcomes and progress the City has made in meeting its goals in
the areas of public services, economic development, affordable housing and in its efforts to make
sustainable communities a reality.
Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
The City of Miami undertook a comprehensive citizen participation process aimed at engaging all
stakeholders, including city residents, community -based organizations, and private agencies, in order to
create a well-rounded and sensitive Action Plan that addressed their needs in a responsible manner. Public
hearings were conducted in person at multiple locations throughoutthe city and were broadcasted and/or
recorded, enabling vulnerable residents who preferred to maintain social distance to participate. All
recordings were made available on the HCD website, along with instructions on how to provide feedback.
Marketing efforts included advertisements on the city's website, email blasts, flyers, and public service
announcements.
During these public hearings, the city was able to effectively capture the needs, concerns, and
expectations expressed by many residents, solicit suggestions, and propose avenues to address those
needs.
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Moreover, as the local administrator of the HOPWA program, the City organized an additional public
meeting to discuss the needs, expectations, and future plans for allocating those specific program funds.
The City held three public hearings at the following locations and dates:
Public Hearing #1— HOPWA Only
Monday, April 24th, 2023, at 4:00 PM
Downtown Main Library, Auditorium, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130
Public Hearing #2
Thursday, May 4th, 2023, at 5:00 PM
Charles Hadley Park, Community Room —1350 NW 50th ST, Miami, FL 33142
Public Hearing #3
Tuesday, May 15th, 2023, at 5:00 PM
City Commission Chambers — 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133
Summary of public comments
Public comments for the action plan were taken during and prior to the public hearings. Residents were
able to submit their comments through various channels, including providing live comments during the
public hearings and filling out an online comment form. All comments were carefully listened to,
addressed, and accepted. Furthermore, in accordance with HUD's consolidated planning guidelines, a
comment period of no less than 30 days was provided to review the Action Plan.
Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All public comments received either through a public hearing or submitted to the City were reviewed and
accepted. A summary of public comments can be found as an attachment to this plan.
Summary
The City of Miami FY2019-2023 Consolidated Plan and the FY2023 annual Action Plan aim to reduce the
high levels of poverty that exists within its boundaries through its community and economic development
efforts. The objective of this plan is to revitalize distressed neighborhoods by implementing community
and economic development strategies in an effort to improve the quality of life of low-income City
residents by providing them with access to services which aids them in achieving self-sufficiency and
economic stability.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b)
Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those
responsible for the administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency Miami, FL Housing and Community Development
CDBG, HOPWA, HOME, ESG
Miami, FL Housing and Community Development
Administrator
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The City of Miami Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is the lead agency
overseeing the development of the Consolidated Plan and it is responsible for providing guidance and
policy direction for the implementation of eligible programs that support the overall City strategy for
community revitalization, including CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG
The City executes its housing and community development plan in harmony with public, private and non-
profit agencies. Non-profit organizations include developers, community housing development
organizations (CHDO), and social and economic development service providers. Private sector partners
include local financial institutions, for -profit developers, microenterprises, and other local businesses. The
City works closely with its partners to design programs that work to address the present and future needs
of its residents. Still, it is clear that some program delivery gaps exist, which can be attributed to funding
shortfalls which serve as impediments to the coordination process.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
All inquiries and comments regarding the Consolidated Plan and its process and/or matters regarding
CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA funding should be addressed to Roberto Tazoe, Assistant Director,
Department of Housing and Community Development 14 NE 1st Avenue, 2nd Floor, Miami, FL 33132;
(305)416-1984; rtazoe(@miamieov.com
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AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1)
The City of Miami Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) serves as the lead agency
overseeing the development of the annual Action Plan and it is responsible for providing guidance and
policy direction for the implementation of eligible programs that support the overall strategy for
community revitalization.
The City works in collaboration with public, private, and not -for -profit agencies, including not -for -profit
developers, community housing development organizations (CHDO), and social and economic
development service providers, as well as local financial institutions, for -profit developers,
microenterprises, and other local businesses. Through close collaboration with its partners, the City
designs programs to address the current and future needs of its residents. However, funding shortfalls
have led to gaps in program delivery, which have hindered the coordination process.
As a HOPWA grantee, the City collaborates closely with the Miami -Dade HIV/AIDS Partnership and its
Housing Committee to develop a metropolitan -wide strategy aimed at addressing the needs of persons
living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and their families. The Miami -Dade HIV/AIDS Partnership is the official
county planning board for HIV/AIDS. Its members are PLWHAs, care givers, Ryan White Program service
providers, government representatives and community members. The City of Miami is formally
represented on the Partnership and its Housing Committee. The Housing Committee is comprised of
PLWHAs, HIV/AIDS care providers, HOPWA-funded agencies, housing providers and members of the
community.
The City consults the HIV/AIDS Partnership's Housing Committee for community input and advice
concerning resource allocation, HOPWA program policies, and coordination of efforts to address housing
needs with care and treatment services and activities directed at persons living with HIV/AIDS. In
coordination with the Housing Committee, the HOPWA Program conducts county -wide Housing Needs
Assessments of PLWHAs to further determine the use of resources.
Summary of Jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted
housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies
In order to enhance coordination between housing providers and other community development
stakeholders, HCD participates in numerous boards: it sits on the Board of the Housing Committee of the
local Continuum of Care (CoC) (Miami -Dade Homeless Trust) and it sits on the Board of the Miami Dade
HIV/AIDS Partnership which addresses the needs of the HIV/AIDS community in Miami -Dade County.
Participation in all of these committees/boards allows the HCD to stay abreast of the latest developments
in numerous publicly funded programs, and to address the public's issues and concerns. Aside from this,
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the HCD holds several workshops a year to educate housing providers on a variety of issues including fair
housing matters, Davis Bacon regulations, and more.
Throughout any given year, HCD's administrators participate in hundreds of meetings, attend dozens of
informational conferences or workshops, and speak directly to representatives of multiple agencies and
entities throughout Miami -Dade County to consider proposed collaborations, new projects or services, or
simply to share and/or request information. This type of in -person communication is essential to the
collaborative nature of community development. Some of the entities we work with are as follows:
Homeless Services: Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust, City of Miami Department of Human Services,
Carrfour Supportive Housing, Camillus House, Chapman Partnership, Inc., etc.
Social Services: Miami -Dade HIV/AIDS Partnership, multiple non-profit Social Service providers servicing
the elderly, youth, children, and persons with disabilities.
Housing: Various for -profit developers, Community Development Corporations (CHDOs), Neighborhood
Housing Services of South Florida, South Florida Regional Planning Council, Public Housing and Community
Development Department of Miami -Dade County (PHCD), HOPE, Inc., Miami Realtors Association.
Economic Development: The Beacon Council, Democracy at Work Institute, National League of Cities,
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).
Health Services: Miami -Dade Health Department, Florida Department of Health.
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.
As voting members of the Miami -Dade Homeless Trust (MDHT) and its Joint Housing Services Committee,
the City of Miami seeks to share funding and ideas toward a coordinated effort to address homelessness
with the entire CoC working towards a "Housing First" approach.
The MDHT serves as the CoC for Miami -Dade County in accordance with the Homeless Emergency
Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act (HEARTH). The MDHT has established a centralized
Coordinated Entry strategy in consultation with the City of Miami and other ESG recipients in the county.
This provides an initial, uniform comprehensive assessment of the needs of individuals and families for
housing and services regardless of how or where they enter the system. In addition, the MDHT has a
specific procedure that addresses the needs of individuals and families fleeing from domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault or stalking, but who are seeking shelter or services from non -victim service
providers.
The CoC has developed and implemented Standards of Care to ensure the health, safety and well-being
of homeless persons and to provide for higher coordination among the service provide community. The
City of Miami collaborates and engages in the day-to-day operation of some of these programs by
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providing ESG funding for street outreach, rapid -rehousing and homeless prevention programs within its
geographic boundaries.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City maintains a good working relationship with the Miami -Dade Homeless Trust and the overall CoC
and meets several times a year to discuss policy, procedures, programs and funding allocation, including
ESG dollars. In addition, the county and some other cities within Miami -Dade County utilize the same sub -
recipient, Chapman Partnership, Inc., to administer portion of their Rapid -Rehousing and Homelessness
Prevention programsfunded with ESG monies. In the past, HCD and MDHT have made coordinated efforts
to monitor common subrecipients to ensure that they are meeting program objectives as well as reporting
accomplishments in a consistent and consolidated manner.
The Miami -Dade Homeless Trust is the CoC's lead agency and has developed necessary policies and
procedures and performance standards, includingthe Policies and Procedures Manual forthe CoC's HMIS
for all users and user agencies. The MDHT meets with participating partners to review project level data
quality and to discuss HMIS system updates. However, all CoC agencies are responsible for maintaining
their own compliance with federal regulations as set by U.S. HUD and with HIPPA standards.
Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and
describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
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Agency/Group/Organization
Miami -Dade Homeless Trust
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Homeless
Other Government -County
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homeless Strategy
Consultation?
Homeless Needs — Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs — Families with children
Homelessness Needs —Veterans
Homelessness Needs — Unaccompanied youth
How was the Organization consulted and
This entity leads the area's CoC and administers HUD
what are the anticipated outcomes of the
funding, as well as local Food & Beverage Tax dollars
consultation or areas for improved
towards fighting homelessness in all of Miami -Dade
coordination?
County. HCD sought out the Trust's input for the
Consolidated Plan, and these comments were
Agency/Group/Organization
incorporated.
2
Carrfour Supportive Housing
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Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Homeless
Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homelessness Strategy
Consultation?
Homeless Needs — Chronically homeless
HOPWA Strategy
How was the Organization consulted and
Carrfour Supportive Housing is a project sponsor under the
what are the anticipated outcomes of the
HOPWA program and addresses housing for homeless
consultation or areas for improved
persons with HIV/AIDS. They provide the City with input on
coordination?
these programs as they develop, issues that may arise, and
results/accomplishments.
3
Agency/Group/Organization
Miami -Dade Health Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Health Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed by
HOPWA Strategy
Consultation?
How was the Organization consulted and
The Miami -Dade Health Department and the Florida
what was are the anticipated outcomes of
Department of Health provided with up-to-date
the consultation or areas for improved
information on people with HIV/AIDS and the lead
coordination?
program.
4
Agency/Group/Organization
HOPE, Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Service -Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Needs Assessment
Consultation?
Market Analysis
How was the Organization consulted and
HOPE, Inc. provides the City with up-to-date counts on
what are the anticipated outcomes of the
housing discrimination claims filed in the City and identifies
consultation or areas for improved
undeserved areas and areas of concern in the City in
coordination?
relation to fair housing violations or impediments. It also
conducts fair housing testing and verification.
5
Agency/Group/Organization
Miami -Dade County Public Housing and Community
Development Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
PHA
Other Government -County
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Needs Assessment
Consultation?
Public Housing Needs
How was the Organization consulted and
The HCD reached out to the Miami -Dade County Public
what was are the anticipated outcomes of
Housing and Community Development Department
the consultation or areas for improved
(PHCD), who acts as the public housing administrator in all
coordination?
of Miami -Dade County including 50+ Public Housing sites
within City of Miami limits, to gather their input and plans
for improvements at Public Housing locations, and their
levels of engagement with the public.
6
Agency/Group/Organization
City of Miami
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Other Government -Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Needs Assessment
Consultation?
Homelessness Strategy
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Economic Development
Market Analysis
Anti -Poverty Strategy
How was the Organization consulted and
The HCD consulted with the Office of the Mayor, City
what was are the anticipated outcomes of
Commissioners, and multiple departments.
the consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
7
Agency/Group/Organization
Apple Tree Perspectives, Inc.
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Other -Technical assistance
What section of the Plan was addressed by
HOPWA Strategy
Consultation?
How was the Organization consulted and
Apple Tree Perspectives, Inc. provides technical expertise
what are the anticipated outcomes of the
to the City on the latest nuances of federal, state and local
consultation or areas for improved
laws and regulations regarding the HOPWA program. Also,
coordination?
it conducts the HIV/AIDS Needs Survey and Assessment.
The agency also attends the meetings of the Miami -Dade
HIV/AIDS Partnership where stakeholders provide input
and provides objective suggestions on how to improve
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local and federally funded programs that benefit the low -
to mod -income HIV/AIDS community.
8
Agency/Group/Organization
Florida International University Metropolitan Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Other -Technical assistance
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Needs Assessment
Consultation?
Market Analysis
How was the Organization consulted and
The Metropolitan Center at Florida International University
what was are the anticipated outcomes of
was contracted to provide its expertise in analyzing current
the consultation or areas for improved
Market trends and its relationship to Housing, Economic
coordination?
Development, and Social changes the City has experienced
in the past few years. In addition, the Metropolitan Center
provided with views and recommendations on how to
address such changes, including affordable housing and
other activities that promote economic prosperity.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
The City did not consult with philanthropic agencies in the community. This type of entity has never
actively participated in the HCD's sponsored programs and activities. The HCD does not have direct
contact with these entities and did not have the ability to reach out to them. The City researched and
consulted with internet service providers regarding broadband access in Miami and found that broadband
availability was not an issue in the City, but rather an issue of subscribership. The full report can be
accessed in the Housing Market Analysis of the 2019-2024 Consolidated Plan.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
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One Community, One Goal The Miami -Dade Beacon None
Council
Miami -Dade County Public Public Housing & Public Housing Activities & Goals.
Housing & Community Community Development
Development 5-Year PHA PHCD) Dept., Miami -Dade
Plan (2020-2025) and FY 21- County
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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))
The City has conferred with the Miami -Dade Homeless Trust, who operates the area's CoC, to align our
ESG goals with those of the Trust in order to best aide the homeless community with housing, resources,
and further supporting the main goal of ending homelessness. The City also confers with Miami -Dade
County's Public Housing & Community Development Department (PHCD), which serves as the County's
Public Housing Agency (PHA), to stay up-to-date on any renovations under way at Public Housing sites
(operated by PHCD) within City limits and any changes to their public housing goals. Attention is also paid
to the County's own Consolidated Plan submission to U.S. HUD, to understand their focus areas and
community development efforts in the County -at -large. The HCD has attended several of the Beacon
Council's planning sessions and reviewed its data and findings to better understand the economic needs
of our area.
For the implementation of the HOPWA program, the City consults and has active membership with the
Miami -Dade HIV/Partnership and works directly with the Department of Health to further the availability
of affordable housing opportunities for people HIV/AIDS.
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AP-12 Participation—91.105, 91.200(c)
Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation.
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal setting
The HCD makes every attempt to target as many stakeholders as possible to join the
Consolidated Planning process. The main form of outreach to the public has always been
the public hearings, whereby all residents, developers, public service agencies, housing
associations, economic development providers, clients, and other City Departments are
invited via a printed advertisement in The Miami Herald, multiple e-mail blasts, and printed
flyers mailed or electronically mailed out to all agencies.
In adherence to U.S. HUD's suggestions for informational meetings, at the public hearings
the public was provided with informational visual material that included the latest total
funding allocation breakdowns and a historical review of past federal funding received. The
public meetings to discuss CDBG, HOME and ESG funding for the Action Plan were held late
in the afternoon in an effort to allow more residents to attend and/or connect to the
meeting.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Mode of Outreach
Target of
Summary of Response/
Summary of Comments Received
Outreach
Attendance
Website Notification
Non -English Speaking
Placed on the City's website, this
Not applicable
(Spanish, Creole)
notice announced the
locations/dates/times of the virtual
Non -targeted/ Broad
public hearings in English and
Community
provided information in Spanish and
Creole
Public Hearing
Non -English Speaking
Three presential meetings were held
A summary of comments will be included in
(Spanish, Creole)
to address community needs and
the appendix. All comments were accepted.
future allocations of CDBG, ESG,
Non -targeted/ Broad
HOME, and HOPWA programs.
Community
Flyer
Non -English Speaking
Flyer advertised the availability of
Not applicable
(Spanish, Creole)
Public Hearings were distributed
electronically to as many outlets as
Non -targeted/ Broad
possible to provide additional
Community
notification forthese meetings.
Internet Outreach
Non -targeted/ Broad
An email blast was sent to over 500
A summary of comments will be included in
Community
institutions and individuals to
the appendix. All comments were accepted.
promote the public hearings and the
availability of the online survey. The
informational flyer, along with
details, was also posted on the
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2023
Mode of Outreach
Target of
Summary of Response/
Summary of Comments Received
Outreach
Attendance
Department's main web page,
Facebook page, and Twitter account.
Website
Non -English Speaking
A notice was published in the City's
A summary of comments will be included in
Advertisement
(Spanish, Creole)
website announcing the issuance of
the appendix. All comments were accepted.
the annual Action Plan 30.day
Non -targeted/ Broad
comment period, how to access the
Community
plan and how to submit comments
for it, .
Public Hearing
Non -targeted/ Broad
Draft Action Plan was presented in
A summary of comments will be included in
Community
front of City Commission for
the appendix. All comments were accepted.
approval.
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2)
The City of Miami provides General Fund dollars to leverage, and complement, approved CDBG-funded
public service agencies and to provide additional public services that otherwise could not be funded due
to the 15% CDBG cap on the funding of public services. These City funds, known as Social Service Gap
funds, help stabilize these agencies. The City of Miami Planning & Zoning Departments also collect
financial contributions (as stipulated by the current Zoning Ordinance) from private developers who opt
for specific provisions allowed by the City of Miami Zoning Code (Miami2l) to developments providing a
certain number of affordable units in a given project, as defined by the Code. These collections are then
dedicated to the City's Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF), with funding from this source used to
further the HCD's existent housing programs, aiding both homebuyers (first-time and existent) and
developers (multi -family rental and homeownership projects), as delineated in the Affordable Housing
Trust guidelines approved by City Commission in Resolution #07-0203.
Anticipated Resources
Program
CDBG
Source of Funds Annual
Allocation
Public —Federal $5,348,046
Expected Amount Available Year I
Expected Amount
Program Prior Year Total Available
Income Resources Remainder of Con
$100,000 $4,000,000 $9,448,046 $5,348,046
Uses of Funds:
Narrative Description:
• Acquisition
CDBG funds are utilized for housing rehabilitation, acquisition, relocation,
• Admin and Planning
clearance and demolition, code enforcement, public services, economic
• Economic Development
development, and public facilities and infrastructure improvements. A
• Housing
minimum of 70% of CDBG funds will be used to address low and moderate
• Public Improvements
national objectives. ExpectedAmount Avoilable Remainderof Con Plan
• Public Services
assumes level federal funding and program income receipts.
HOME
Public —Federal
$3,760,171
$400,000
$4,000,000
$8,160,171
$3,760,171
Uses of Funds:
Narrative Description:
• Acquisition
HOME funds are utilized for construction of new rental and homeowner
• Home buyer Assistance
units, housing rehabilitation, and direct financial assistance to homeowners.
• Homeowner rehab
ExpectedAmount Avoilable Remainderof Con Plan assumes level federal
• Multifamily rental new
funding and program income receipts.
construction
• Multifamily rental rehab
• New construction for
ownership
• TBRA
HOPWA
Public —Federal
$14,075,415
$0
$2,000,000
$16,075,415
$14,075,415
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Program
Source of Funds Annual
Allocation
Uses of Funds:
Expected Amount Available Year I
Expected Amount
Program Prior Year Total Available
Income Resources Remainder of Con
Narrative Description:
• Permanent housing in facilities
Narrative Description:
• Permanent housing placement
HOME funds are utilized for construction of new rental and homeowner
• Short term or transitional
units, housing rehabilitation, and direct financial assistance to homeowners.
housing facilities
ExpectedAmount Available Remainderof Con Plan assumes level federal
• STRMU
funding and program income receipts.
• Supportive Services
• TBRA
ESG
Public —Federal
$479,067
$0
$0
$479,067
$479,067
Uses of Funds:
Narrative Description:
• Conversion and rehab for
ESG funds are utilized to fund Homeless prevention, rapid re -housing, and
transitional housing
street outreach. Expected Amount Available Remainderof Con Plan assumes
• Finance assistance
level federal funding and program income receipts.
• Overnight shelter
• Rapid re -housing
• Rental assistance services
• Transitional housing
OTHER
Public — State
$3,366,752
$0
$0
$3,366,752
$3,366,752
State
Uses of Funds:
Narrative Description:
Housing
Acquisition
State funding for housing activities authorized by the 1992 William E.
Initiative
Home buyer Assistance
Sadowski Affordable housing act. The department has not been able to rely
Program
Homeowner rehab
on these funds on an annual basis as these can be reprogrammed by the
(SHIP)
Multifamily rental new
State for other non -housing purposes.
construction
• Multifamily rental rehab
• New construction for
ownership
OTHER
Public —Federal
$4,301,600
$0
$0
$4,301,600
$4,301,600
Section 8
Uses of Funds:
Narrative Description:
• Rental Assistance
These funds are used for the operation of the Section 8 voucher and mod -
rehab programs. Most of the funds are for rental payments.
OTHER
Public — Local
$4,000,000
$0
$0
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
Tax
Uses of Funds:
Narrative Description:
Exempt
Home buyer Assistance
Miami Forever Bond -A $400 million general obligation bond that will fund
Bond
Homeowner rehab
projects to protect homes and property from sea level rise flooding and
Proceeds
Housing
increase affordable housing. $192M for sea level rise/flood prevention;
• Multifamily rental new
$100M for affordable housing; $78M for parks and cultural facilities; $23M
construction
for road improvements; $7M for public safety.
• Multifamily rental rehab
• New construction for
ownership
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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 continues to leverage federal dollars as part of its strategy to create new affordable housing
opportunities for its residents. During the 2014-2018 Consolidated Plan period, taking into consideration
completed housing projects only, the City invested $43.7 million while leveraging close to $310 million of
private and other public funding, creating or maintaining 2,125 affordable units. Miami (HCD) has been
determined to be a high poverty area; therefore, the City is only responsible for one half of HOME match.
These funds shall be matched with AHTF (local) funds and/or State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP)
funds to continue creating affordable housing opportunities or similar local funding. In regard to ESG
funding, dollars shall be matched by sub -recipients with funds that may derive from the Veterans
Administration or from the CoC's NOFA. Currently, the City has an open application pipeline for housing
projects and in recent years has funded over $35 million in affordable housing projects expected to yield
over 2,400 units.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be
used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City of Miami owns around 50+ parcels, which HCD currently manages. Some of these sites can be
utilized to address the needs identified in the plan, but each site has certain limitations regarding the type
of development that can occur. Whenever funding becomes available, HCD includes suitable sites in a
Request for Proposals (RFP) that is appropriately advertised and publicly issued to interested parties. To
qualify for the RFP, interested parties must meet specific thresholds of experience, knowledge, financial
capacity, and other criteria. The RFPs are evaluated, scored, and recommendations are presented to
eitherthe City of Miami Commission orthe City's Housing & Commercial Loan Committee. This committee
comprises private individuals from different specialties in the banking, housing, and private/public sectors
who volunteer their time to award funding. The City of Miami Commission granted this committee the
authority to make funding decisions.
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2023
Disaster Response and Recovery
South Florida is an area vulnerable to natural disasters mainly related to extreme weather conditions such
as hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, wildfires, and floods. Through the years, the City has
experienced its share of devastating disasters followed by aftermaths and rebuilding efforts. As such, the
City is always at high alert and maintains an up-to-date Hurricane Plan that deals with preparedness and
operational activities prior, during, and after a storm; establishes procedures to minimize storm -related
damage and protects the life of personnel and City residents. Understanding that the federal
government's function is to provide disaster relief through the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to meet short-term recovery needs, the City strongly
believes that there are scenarios where assistance is needed to safeguard the health and well-being of its
residents by addressing emergency housing repairs and providing long-term affordable housing solutions
among other essential services for residents in need after a natural or man-made disaster.
Need to Reallocate Funds in Case of a Disaster - The City is electing to leave open the option to utilize its
CPD funding for emergency, short-term assistance and/or long-term recovery assistance when those
activities are not fully funded by FEMA, SBA, or other alternative sources. If the City were to utilize its
CDBG funding, it would apply it toward activities allowed by CDBG regulations, including, but not limited
to meeting the interim assistance criteria defined under 24 CFR 570.201 (f)(2) to alleviate emergency
conditions. CDBG funds can also be used for other public service activities, not to exceed the 15% public
service cap, which would assist those impacted by the disaster. While the general rule is that CDBG funds
may not be used for income payments, such as rent and security deposits, food, and utilities, CDBG funds
may be used as emergency grant payments over a period of up to three consecutive months to the
provider of such items or services on behalf of an individual or family.
Funding Reallocation - Once South Florida receives a major disaster declaration, the City shall be open to
the possibility of reallocating its CPD funds toward eligible activities to help counteract the effects of a
disaster on its residents. Any and all CPD funds available or previously allocated to any activity on any
fiscal year may be reallocated toward disaster response and recovery. This decision is left solely to the
discretion of the City of Miami as it best see fit in the aftermath of a major natural or man-made disaster.
The City will, at all times, adhere to its citizen participation plan requirements.
Utilization of CPD Funding - As it is understood that HUD assistance is intended to supplement, not
replace, other public, private, and non-profit sector resources that have already been provided for the
same need or loss, the City will be careful to review and document household's eligibility, financial
resources, and other assistance available or reasonably anticipated for the same purpose as the CPD
program assistance in an effort to avoid duplication of benefits. The following are projects the City will
utilize CPD funds for in the case of a disaster:
• Public services (up to an amount not exceed 15% of CDBG allocation for the PY);
• Emergency housing rehabilitation (up to $1,000,000);
• Homebuyer programs (up to $1,000,000);
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• Acquisition programs that purchase properties in floodplains (up to $1,000,000);
• Infrastructure improvements (up to $2,000,000);
• Demolition of buildings and unsafe structures (up to $2,000,000);
• Reconstruction or replacement of public facilities (up to $2,000,000);
• Small business grants and loans (up to $500,000); and
• (Relocation assistance for people moved out of floodways (up to $1,000,000). commented [TRU: here
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
The following are the goals related to the annual Action Plan FY2023
Sort
Order
Goal Name
Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome
Area Indicator
HOME:
Affordable $5,384,154 Rental Units
Construction of New
Affordable Housing SHIP: $700,000 Constructed: 350
City of Miami
Rental Units
Housing Production of Tax Exempt Household
New Units Bond Proceeds: Housing Units
$3,000,000
1
Increase the supply of affordable rental housing available to extremely low-, very low-, low- and
low -to -moderate income residents through new construction. The City will finance project costs for
site development and will offer soft and hard construction financing associated with the
Goal Description:
development of affordable housing units. The City will ensure compliance by reviewing rent rolls,
leases, tenant income files, financial statements, operational licenses and certificates, annual unit
inspection, etc.
Affordable
Homeowner
Construction of New
Affordable
City of Miami
Housing
SHIP: $200,000
Housing Added:
Homeowner Units
Housing
Production of
10 Household
New Units
Housing Units
2
The City will seek to increase the supply of affordable home ownership through new construction
of home owner unit. The focus will be to promote and create affordable home ownership
Goal Description:
opportunities for City residents. This will be achieved by financing project costs associated with the
development of affordable housing units and by providing hard and soft construction financing.
CDBG:
Affordable
$1,000,000
Rental Units
Rehabilitation of
Affordable
City of Miami
Housing
HOME:
$1,500,000
Rehabilitated: 50
Affordable Rental Units
Housing
Rehabilitation of
Household
Tax Exempt
Existing Units
Bond Proceeds:
Housing Units
3
$500,000
Rehabilitation of multi -family rental properties to help preserve affordable rental housing for
extremely low-, very low-, low-, and low -to -moderate income residents. This strategy aims to
Goal Description:
preserve affordable rental housing stock in the City from continue to decline and to improve the
condition of rental inventory available to our target population.
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Sort
Order
Goal Name
Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome
Area Indicator
CDBG:
$500,000 Homeowner
Rehabilitation of
Affordable
SHIP: Housing
Affordable Housing
Affordable Homeowner
Cityof Miami
Housing Rehabilitation of $1,300,000 Rehabilitated: 32
Units
Tax Exempt Household
Existing Units
Bond Proceeds: Housing Units
$500,000
The City will provide home improvement and rehabilitation assistance to homeowners in orderto
improve the condition of existing housing stock and maintain the affordability of these homes.
4
Under the Single -Family Rehabilitation program, extremely low-, very low-, low- and low -to -
moderate income homeowners that reside and maintain a property as their principal residence in
the City will be able to obtain a deferred loan to bring thei r property to decent, safe, and sanitary
housing standards orto correct existing code violations. In addition, the City also has a home
Goal Description:
ownership Preservation Strategy that will target the same population but will concentrate on
hardening the property to better withstand natural weather occurrences and to maximize the
energy efficiency of the home. Wheneverthe housing unit cannot be properly rehabilitated with
the abovementioned programs, the City implemented a Single -Family Replacement program that
concentrates on replacing unsafe housing structures by demolishing them and replacing it with a
brand-new housing unit on the existing lot.
Affordable
ESG: $155,697
Housing Rental
Tenant -Based
Rental Assistance—
Affordable
City of Miami,
Assistance,
HOPWA:rental
assistance/
Miami -Dade
$14,834,593
TBRA/Rapid
Housing,
County (HOPWA
Homeless and
Rapid Rehousing:
Rehousing/58
Homeless
Program)
SpecialNeeds
Section 8:
850 Households
Population
$4,043,504
Assisted
5
Assistance
Provide rental housing assistance through the HOPWA TBRA program, ESG Rapid Rehousing
program, and Section 8 voucher and moderate rehabilitation programs. All these rental assistance
programs are designed to assist lower income households live under safe, decent, and sanitary
Goal Description:
conditions. In the case of the HOPWA TBRA program, it is important to assist participants maintain
housing stability in an effortfor them to utilize their resources toward improving their access to
and engagement in treatment and care.
Affordable
Direct Financial
Direct Financial
Affordable
Housing Down
HOME:
Assistance to
Assistance to Home
Cityof Miami
$900,000
Home Buyers: 19
Buyers
Housing
Payment
SHIP: $830,077
Households
6
Assistance
Assisted
Assist low, low -to -moderate income households obtain home ownership by providing financial
Goal Description:
assistance in the form of down payment or closing cost assistance based on program availability.
Public service
activities other
Non -Housing
CDBG:
than
7
Provision of Public
Community
City of Miami
Provision of
$802,207
Low/Moderate
Services
Development
Public Services
General Fund:
Income Housing
$743,000
Benefit: 650
Persons Assisted
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Sort
Order
Goal Name
Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome
Area Indicator
Provide nutritional meals to the elderly and people with disabilities. Provide childcare, youth
Goal Description:
development activities, services for people with disabilities, employment training among other
programs.
Public Facility or
Infrastructure
Public Facilities
Activities other
Public Facilities and
Non -Housing
Improvements
CDBG:
than
Infrastructure
Community
City of Miami
and
$6,643,016
Low/Moderate
Improvements
Development
Infrastructure
Income Housing
Benefit: 10,000
8
Persons Assisted
Encourage community revitalization by investing in public facility or infrastructure improvements
such as street or park improvements. This is an area benefit and shall benefit residents in an area
Goal Description:
where at least 51 percent of the residents are extremely low-, very low-, low-, and low -to -
moderate income persons. The GOI forthis section reflects the number of persons of such area
that will benefit from these activities.
Commercial
Non -Housing
Business Assisted:
Fa4ade/Code
Community
City of Miami
Economic
CDBG:
28 Businesses
Development
$250,000
Enforcement
Development
Assisted
9
The program covers the rehabilitation of privately owned for -profit commercial buildings limited to
improvement and correction of code violations. Underthe commercial facade program, all
Goal Description:
improvements are limited to those that are visible from a commercial corridor. This is an area
benefit and shall benefit residents in an area where at least 51 percent of the residents are
extremely low-, very low-, low-, and low -to -moderate income persons.
Businesses
Non -Housing
Technical Assistance to
Businesses
Community
City of Miami
Economic
Development
CDBG:
$200,000
Assisted:
40 Businesses
Development
Assisted
Provide technical assistance to for -profit businesses in order to build capacity, generate economic
10
development opportunities, and create/retain jobs for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and low -to -
moderate income persons. Technical assistance includes, but it is not limited to financial
Goal Description:
consultation, permits/licenses, zoning information, infrastructure, business
relations/relocation/expansion, business attraction, security improvements, seminars/workshops,
general business services, and marketing/promotion assistance. Also included the micro enterprise
assistance program.
Non -Housing
Economic
Jobs created/
Job Creation/ Retention
Community
City of Miami
CDBG: $50,000
Development
retained: 2 Jobs
Development
Create and maintain employment opportunities for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and low -to -
moderate income persons (target population). Subrecipients funded for job creation activities must
be able to verify that at least 51 percent of the jobs are held by the target population or it must be
Goal Description:
able to proof that at least 51 percent of jobs were available to the target population. Conversely,
when an activity is funded to retain jobs, it must provide evidence that the jobs held by the target
population would otherwise be lost if it wasn't for the CDBG assistance provided.
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Sort
Order
Goal Name
Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome
Area Indicator
City of Miami,
Homeless and
Miami -Dade
Homeless Prevention
Special Needs HOPWA: STRMU 50
and STRMU
Homeless County— Population $700,000 Persons Assisted
HOPWA
Assistance
Program
12
ESG-funded Homeless Prevention and HOPWA-funded Short Term Rent Mortgage and Utilities
programs provide direct assistance to extremely low-, very low-, low-, and low -to -moderate income
Goal Description:
households to prevent them falling into homelessness. There is ahigh-demand for these programs
as there is a high percentage of City residents that are cost -burdened and severely cost -burdened.
Homeless and
Homeless Person
Homeless Street
Special Needs
Overnight Shelter:
Homeless
City of Miami
ESG: $287,440
Outreach
Population
1,500 Persons
Assistance
Assisted
Street outreach activities target a large number of unsheltered homeless persons located within
13
City limits. These funds are used toward engagement in order to locate, identify, and build
relationships with the unsheltered population to provide immediate support, intervention, and
Goal Description:
connections with homeless assistance programs and mainstream social services/and or housing
programs. In addition, whenever appropriate, the City may utilize ESG funding to coverfor
hotel/motel expenditures related to maintaining homeless families off the street whenever shelter
space is not available.
City of Miami,
Affordable
HIV/AIDS Housing
HIV/AIDS Housing
Affordable
Miami -Dade
Housing — Other
HOPWA:
Operations: 26
Operations
Housing,
County (HOPWA
Housing
$118,560
Household
Homeless
Program)
Programs
Housing Unit
14
Project -Based housing relates to subsidies toward the operational cost of the unit. Tenants are
Goal Description:
required to pay a portion of their rent (including utilities) based on their monthly income. The
operational subsidy stays with the assisted unit once the tenant vacates it.
CDBG:
$1,069,609
HOME:
$376,017
HOPWA:
Not applicable
Program Administration
Other
City of Miami
All
$422,262.45
15
ESG: $35,930
Section 8:
$258,096
OTHER SHIP:
$336,675
Goal Description:
Administration for all Consolidated Planning programs
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 91.215(b)
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2023
In FY2023, the Department of Housing and Community Development is expected to allocate funding to
multifamily housing developments yielding over 350 affordable housing units. In addition, the department
has a goal of continuing to assist low -to -moderate income households with down payment assistance.
Approximately 13 households will benefit from this activity.
Projects
AP-35 Projects — 91.22O(d)
The City of Miami will work with activities that support one or more of the following projects during
FY2023:
#
1
Project Name
Public Services 2023
2
Economic Development 2023
3
Sustainable Communities 2023
4
Affordable Housing - Single Family Projects 2023
5
Affordable Housing — Multi Family Projects 2023
6
Affordable Housing - Down Payment Assistance 2023
7
ESG22 - City of Miami/Citrus/Camillus/Chapman/Admin 2023
8
2023-2026 - City of Miami FLH221F005 (COM)
9
2023-2026 - Carrfour Supportive Housing FLH22F005 (CSH)
10
2023-2026 - Center of Information and Orientation FLH221F005 (CIO)
11
2023-2026 - Empower U FLH22F005 (EU)
12
1 2023-2026 - SABER FLH22F005 (SA)
13
2023-2026 - Sunshine for All FLH22F005 (SFA)
14
2023-2026 - Care Resource FLH22F005 (CR)
15
2023-2026 - Latin Mission Ministries FLH22F005 (LM)
16
2023-2026 — Miami Beach CDC FLH22F005 (MB)
17
Affordable Housing — Section 8 Rental Assistance 2023
18
Program Administration 2023
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
In FY2023, the City will once more concentrate its efforts in funding eligible programs based on the input
received though the citizen participation process. Provision of public services for the elderly will be a focus
area, as well as the provision of additional affordable housing opportunities for City residents. The main
obstacle for addressing underserved needs is the lack of funding availability along with higher costs for
providing services and creating additional affordable housing opportunities.
Annual Action Plan 28
2023
Given the escalating rental costs the City has seen in the past few years in the private market, it has
become clear that public entities should work at facilitating the creation of new affordable housing that
is not at the mercy of market forces and has affordability periods/restrictions. However, national data
from the Engineering News -Record (ENR) 4Q Cost Report, indicates that construction costs went up by
18.6% from 2022 to 2023, which makes building affordable housing more expensive and less popular for
builders who are looking for their traditional return on investment. Higher construction costs are typically
passed down to the renter/homeowner, but low and moderate -income persons cannot absorb those
types of pass downs, which means that the developer must then seek additional financing in what is a
tight market.
AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1— Public Services 2023
Target Area
City of Miami
Goals supported
Provision of Public Services
Needs Addressed
Provision of Public Services
Funding
CDBG: $802,207
General Fund: $743,000
Description
Provision of public services to extremely low-, low-, and moderate -income households. Services
include, but are not limited to Elderly meals, childcare, youth programs, services forthe disabled, job
training, etc.
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Elderly Meals: 400 People
Child Care and Youth Development: 250 People
Location Description
Various sites — City of Miami
Planned Activities
Elderly Meals, childcare, youth programs, programs for people with disabilities, job training, etc.
2 — Economic Development 2023
Target Area
City of Miami
Goals Supported
Public Facilities and Improvements
Commercial Facade/Code Enforcement
Technical Assistance to Businesses
Job Creation/Retention
Needs Addressed
Economic Development
Funding
CDBG: $7,343,017
Description
Create and maintain employment opportunities for extremely low-, very low-, and low -to -moderate
individuals. Provide technical assistance to for -profit businesses in orderto build capacity, generate
economic development opportunities, and create/retain jobs for extremely low-, very low-, and low -
to -moderate income persons. Technical assistance includes, but it is not limited to financial
consultation, permits/licenses, zoning information, infrastructure, business
relations/relocation/expansion, business attraction, security improvements, seminars/workshops,
capacity building, general business services, and marketing/promotion assistance.
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
Public Facilities and Improvements: 10,000 Persons
families that will benefit from the
Commercial Facade and Code Compliance: 28 Businesses
proposed activities
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2 — Economic Development 2023
Technical Assistance to for profit businesses: 40 Businesses
Job Creation/Retention: 2 Jobs
Location Description
Various sites — City of Miami
Planned Activities
Public Facilities and Improvements, Street Improvements, Water & Sewer Improvements, Park
Improvements, Job Creation, Technical Assistance to for profit businesses, Commercial Fa4ade and
Code Compliance
3—Sustainable Communities 2023
Target Area
City of Miami
Goals Supported
Construction of New Rental Units
Construction of New Homeowner Units
Needs Addressed2021
Sustainable Communities
Funding
CDBG: TBD
Description
This project relates to Building Acquisitions and Brownfield Restoration activities.
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Buildings Demolished: TBD
Location Description
TBD
Planned Activities
Demolition of Building, Brownfields clearance
4 — Affordable Housing — Single Family Projects 2023
Target Area
City of Miami
Goals supported
Rehabilitation of Affordable Homeowner Units
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing - Rehabilitation of Existing Units
Funding
CDBG: $500,000
SHIP: $1,300,000
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds: $500,000
Description
Preserving and creating affordable housing opportunities for City residents
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Single Family Rehabilitation Program: 32 Household Housing Units
Location Description
Various sites — City of Miami
Planned Activities
Single Family Rehabilitation Program. Single Family Replacement Program, Homeowner preservation
program.
5 —Affordable Housing — Multi Family Projects 2023
Target Area I City of M is m i
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5—Affordable Housing —Multi Family Projects 2023
Goals Supported
Construction of New Rental Units
Construction of New Homeowner Units
Rehabilitation of Affordable Rental Units
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing - Production of New Units
Affordable Housing - Rehabilitation of Existing Units
Funding
CDBG: $1,000,000
HOME: $6,884,154
SHIP: $900,000
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds: $3,500,000
Description
Preserving and creating affordable housing opportunities for City residents
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
Rental units constructed: 350 Household Housing units
families that will benefit from the
Rental units rehabilitated: 50 Household Housing units
proposed activities
Homeowner Housing Added: 10 Household Housing units
Location Description
Various sites — City of Miami
Planned Activities
Construction/Rehabilitation of Rental units, construction of homeowner units
6—Affordable Housing— Down Payment Assistance 2023
Target Area
City of Miami
Goals Supported
Direct Financial Assistance to Home Buyers
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing- Down Payment Assistance
Funding
HOME: $900,000
SHIP: $830,077
Description
Creating affordable housing home ownership opportunities for City residents
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Direct Fi nancial Assistance to Homeb uyers: 19 Households Assisted
Location Description
Various sites — City of Miami
Planned Activities
Down Payment Assistance Program
7 — ESG — City of Miami 2023
Target Area
City of Miami
Goals Supported
Rental Assistance -TBRA/Rapid Rehousing/S8
Homeless Prevention and STRMU
Homeless Street Outreach
Needs Addressed
Homeless and Special Needs Population Assistance
Funding
ESG: $479,067
Description
Homeless Prevention, Rapid Rehousing, and Street Outreach programs to support CoC's effort to
combat Homelessness.
Target Date
9/30/2024
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7 — ESG — City of Miami 2023
Estimate the Number and Type of
Rapid Rehousing: 80 People
families that will benefit from the
Homeless Prevention: 0 People
proposed activities
Homeless Street Outreach (Under Homeless Person Overnight Shelter): 1500 People
Location Description
Various sites — City of Miami
Planned Activities
Rapid Rehousing, Homeless Prevention, Street Outreach, Hotel/Motel Vouchers
8 — 2023-2026 — City of Miami FLH23FOOS (COM)
Target Area
City of Miami, Mia mi-Dade County
Goals Supported
Rental Assistance -TBRA/Rapid Rehousing/S8
Homeless Prevention and STRMU
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing- Rental Assistance
Homeless and Special Needs Population Assistance
Funding
HOPWA: $13,546,134
Description FLH23FOOS
City of Miami funding for HOPWA program activities related to rental/utility/mortgage payments,
management of TBRA, PHP and STRMU programs among others. It includes HOPWA Resource
Identification related costs.
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
TBRA: 800 People
families that will benefit from the
STRMU &PHP: 50 People
proposed activities
Location Description
Various sites — City of Miami, Miami -Dade County (HOPWA Program)
Planned Activities
TBRA, STRMU and PHP programs
9 — 2023-2026 - Carrfour Supportive Housing FLH23FOOS (CSH)
Target Area
City of Miami, Miami -Dade County
Goals Supported
HIV/AIDS Housing Operations
Needs Addressed
Homeless and Special Needs Population Assistance
Funding
HOPWA: $63,840
Description
Project Based Operational Support to support affordable housing for eligible HIV/AIDS clients
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
HIV/AIDS Housing Operations: 14 Household Housing Units
Location Description
Various sites — City of Miami, Miami -Dade County (HOPWA Program)
Planned Activities
Project -Based housing operational support
10 — 2023-2026 — Center of Information and Orientation FLH23F005 (CIO)
Target Area
City of Miami, Miami -Dade County
Goals Supported
Rental Assistance - TBRA/Rapid Rehousing/S8
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10 — 2023-2026 — Center of Information and Orientation FLH23F005 (CIO)
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing - Rental Assistance
Homeless and Special Needs Population Assistance
Funding
HOPWA: $470,020
Description
HOPWA TBRA Housing Specialists and HQS Inspection Services
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Tenant -based rental assistance/Rapid Rehousing: 206 Households Assisted
Location Description
Various sites — City of Miami, Miami -Dade County (HOPWA Program)
Planned Activities
HOPWA Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program
11 — 2023-2026 — Empower U - FLH23F005 (EU)
Target Area
City of Miami, Miami -Dade County
Goals Supported
Rental Assistance -TBRA/Rapid Rehousing/S8
Needs Addressed FLH23Fo05
Affordable Housing - Rental Assistance
Homeless and Special Needs Population Assistance
Funding
HOPWA: $470,020
Description
HOPWA TBRA Housing Specialists and HQS Inspection Services
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Tenant -based rental assistance/Rapid Rehousing: 206 Households Assisted
Location Description
Various sites — City of Miami, Miami -Dade County (HOPWA Program)
Planned Activities
HOPWA Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program
12 — 2023-2026 — SABER FLH23FOOS (SA)
Target Area
City of Miami, Miami -Dade County
Goals Supported
Rental Assistance - TBRA/Rapid Rehousing/S8
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing - Rental Assistance
Homeless and Special Needs Population Assistance
Funding
HOPWA: $215,782
Description
HOPWA TBRA Housing Specialists and HQS Inspection Services
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Tenant -based rental assistance / Rapid Rehousing: 100 Households Assisted
Location Description
Various sites — City of Miami, Miami -Dade County (HOPWA Program)
Planned Activities
HOPWA Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program
13 — 2023-2026 — Sunshine for All FLH23F005(SFA)
Target Area I City of Miami, Miami -Dade County
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13 — 2023-2026 — Sunshine for All FLH23F005(SFA)
Goals Supported
Rental Assistance - TBRA/Rapid Rehousing/S8
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing - Rental Assistance
Homeless and Special Needs Population Assistance
Funding
HOPWA: $470,020
Description
HOPWA TBRA Housing Specialists and HQS Inspection Services
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Tenant -based rental assistance/Rapid Rehousing: 206 Households Assisted
Location Description
Va rious sites — City of Miam i,Miami-Dade County (HOPWA Program)
Planned Activities
HOPWA Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program
14 — 2023-2026 — Care Resource FLH23F005 (CR)
Target Area
City of Miami, Miami -Dade County
Goals Supported
Rental Assistance - TBRA/Rapid Rehousing/S8
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing - Rental Assistance
Homeless and Special Needs Population Assistance
Funding
HOPWA: $362,617
Description
HOPWA TBRA & STRMU Housing Specialists and HQS Inspection Services
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Tenant -based rental assistance/Rapid Rehousing: 103 Households Assisted
STRMU&PHP Assista nce: 50 Households Assisted
Location Description
Various sites —City of Miami, Miami -Dade County (HOPWA Program)
Planned Activities
HOPWA Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program, STRMU & PHP Processing Services
15 — 2023-2026 — Latin Mission Ministries FLH23F005 (LM)
Target Area
City of Miami, Miami -Dade County
Goals Supported
HIV/AIDS Housing Operations
Needs Addressed
Homeless and Special Needs Population Assistance
Funding
HOPWA: $63,840
Description
Project Based Operational Support to support affordable housing for eligible HIV/AIDS clients
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
HIV/AIDS Housing Operations: 12 Household Housing Units
Location Description
Miami -Dade County (HOPWA Program)
Planned Activities
Project -Based housing operational support
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16—Affordable Housing —Section 8 Rental Assistance
Target Area
City of Miami
Goals supported
Rental Assistance — TBRA/Rapid Rehousing/S8
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing— Rental Assistance
Funding
Section 8: $4,301,600
Description
Rental Assistance Programs to include Section 8 Housing
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Tenant -based rental assistance/Rapid Rehousing: 377 Households Assisted
Location Description
City of Miami
Planned Activities
Section 8 Rental Assistance
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Target Area
City of Miami
Goals Supported
ALL
Needs Addressed
ALL
Funding
CDBG: $1,069,609
HOME: $376,017
ESG: $35,930
HOPWA: $422,262
SHIP: $336,675
Section 8: $202,500
Description
Program Administration
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the Number and Type of
N/A
families that will benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Description
City of Miami
Planned Activities
Program Administration
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The needs assessment and housing market study revealed that a large portion of City residents, either
renters or homeowners, are cost -burdened or severely cost -burdened. In addition, City workers make less
than the average median income while the costs of living in the City are some of the highest in the nation.
As such, there are many low- to moderate -income residents in need of services, from affordable housing
to public services and economic development activities that can provide support for those families in
need.
The main issue the Cityfaces, however, is the lack of resources. The City utilizes its local, state and federal
resources to its maximum ability, allocating to various activities to help establish and create decent, safe
and affordable housing that improves the lives of its residents. The HCD also concentrates in providing a
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variety of services for the elderly, disabled, and underserved in an effort to be socially responsible and
support those who have less resources to take care of themselves.
In FY2023, the City will once more concentrate its efforts in funding eligible programs based on the input
received though the citizen participation process. Provision of public services for the elderly would be one
of HCD's focus as well as the provision of additional affordable housing opportunities for City residents.
The main obstacle for addressing underserved needs is lack of funding availability along with higher
costs for providing services/ creating additional affordable housing opportunities.
AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.22O(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The city works mainly on a citywide basis to provide services to all its low -to -moderate income residents.
Nevertheless, the city continues to support a system where it targets distressed neighborhoods which are
in most need of assistance, known as Neighborhood Development Zones (NDZs). Community
Development funding will continue to be targeted and priority will be given to viable projects in the NDZs.
The NDZ concept is a comprehensive long-term approach to neighborhood revitalization that focuses on
community assets as a means of stimulating market driven redevelopment. It is a holistic approach that
calls for sustained, multi -year commitments from the city, the private sector, and community -based
organizations. The infusion of resources to the NDZ supports the stabilization of the area and spurs
growth. The NDZ seeks to: (1) Create physical improvements through infrastructure and streetscape
improvements, code enforcement, and removal of slum and blight; (2) Improve housing conditions by
targeting rehabilitation and new construction assistance in the NDZ; (3) Stimulate economic development
through facade improvements and other forms of targeted business assistance; (4) Improve the living
condition of residents; (5) Spur economic growth and revitalization.
The geographic distribution of funding is not directly driven by the NDZ, but rather by the district in which
it is located. The city attempts to work with private sector partners and community -based organizations
to serve neighborhoods within NDZs, but no specific percentage of funds is reserved for these target areas
as the funding is extremely limited. The city allocates its funding on a citywide basis unless otherwise
noted in this plan.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
City of Miami 100%
Miami -Dade County — HOPWA Program Only 100%
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Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Due to the limited number of resources available, the city cannot reserve funding based on a specific
geographic target area. However, the city does provide an avenue whereby it prioritizes projects within
those areas whenever such project is beneficial to area residents. Grant funding is therefore best utilized
with the premise that it will directly assist low -to -moderate income residents.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)
The City of Miami will continue to allocate CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and SHIP funding forth e development
of housing opportunities. In addition to this funding, the City has earmarked approximately $100 Million
through the issuance of general obligation bonds, the Miami Forever Bond, in order to build a stronger,
more resilient future for Miami.
Housing creation, maintenance, and resiliency shall be accomplished by implementing strategies that
concentrate in alleviating citywide housing needs. As depicted in the Housing Needs Assessment section
of this plan, Miami is a City where wages and job growth have not been able to keep up with the increasing
cost of living, and as such, over half of City residents are cost burdened.
Table AP-55.1: One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
Homeless 50
Non -Homeless 395
Special -Needs (TBRA, STRMU, Section 8) 1,259
Total 1 1,704
Homeless goals for the number of households to be supported include Homeless Prevention (0), Rapid Rehousing (50); Non -
Homeless goals for the number of households to be supported include Down payment assistance (13), Single family rehabilitation
(32), New construction (350); Special needs housing goals for the number of households to be supported include HOPWA TBRA
(800), STRMU (50), Project Based (32), and Section 8 (377) programs.
Table AP-55.2: One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance
1,309
Production of New Units
361
Rehab of Existing Units
32
Acquisition of Existing Units
13
Total
1,715
Rental Assistance includes HOPWA TBRA (800); STRMU (50); Homeless Prevention (0); Rapid Rehousing (50); Project Based (32),
and Section 8 (377) programs. Production of New Units Rental (350), H.O.(11). Rehab SFR (32). Acquisition Down Payment (13).
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AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)
Miami -Dade Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) oversees Public Housing throughout
the County, including within the City of Miami's geographic boundaries. Much of the information cited
here is attributed to PHCD which is committed to provide to low, very low, extremely low and moderate -
income residents of Miami -Dade County with:
• Increase the availability of affordable housing that reflect HUD and local requirements
• Improve community quality of life and economic vitality
• Promote partnerships with job training and placement organizations
• Ensure Equal Opportunity in Housing for all Americans
PHCD administers over 7,740 public housing units and 1,557 Rental Assistance Demonstration Project -
based Vouchers (RAD-PBV). The waiting list for public housing is currently closed. Applications were last
accepted in May 2021. The City has done an analysis of PHCD's units and estimates that approximately
6,000 of these are within City of Miami limits.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
As identified in its most recent 5-Year PHA Plan, the PHCD plans on the following action during the next
few years:
1. Improve the quality of assisted housing
a. Continue improving its Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) score with emphasis on
management (MASS) and physical inspections (PASS) sub -indicators
b. Continue the applicability of EIV's Income Information and Verification Reports
c. Increase customer satisfaction
2. Concentrate on efforts to improve specific management functions
a. Deliver quality maintenance services to public housing units
b. Implement preventive maintenance efforts
c. Review options to ensure economic viability of the Helen Sawyer Plaza ALF
3. Renovate or modernize public housing units
a. Implement Capital Fund Program 5-Yr Action Plan
b. Utilize contractors for projects presented in the 5-Year Action Plan
c. Continue utilizing Construction Services Contract, Miscellaneous Construction Contracts
(MCC) 7360, as necessary, for miscellaneous work and vacant unit repairs
d. Implement an energy audit contract
e. Incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (OPTED) practices during
the design phases of new development projects in consultation with police departments
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Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
In an effort to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management, PHCD has
implemented quarterly meetings with resident councils to provide training on various aspects of resident
organization and empowerment. In an effort to encourage homeownership, PHCD also coordinates the
County's Section 8 Homeownership program which was approved by the Miami -Dade Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) in December 2001 Presently, that Sec. 8 tenant -based homeownership program
counts with 168 families. Meanwhile, the County's Section 8 program is comprised of 15,047 allocated
Housing Choice Vouchers (including 30 VASH) and 1905 Moderate Rehabilitation project -based units and
820 Project -based Vouchers. Additionally, PHCD administers 254 units under the Single Room Occupancy
(SRO).
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
The PHA is not designated as troubled.
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
The City of Miami adopts the CoC goals, which are aligned with HUD's key system performance measures:
• Shorten the length of time persons remain homeless
• Reduce the number of persons who exit homelessness to permanent housing and return tc
homelessness within 6 to 12 months
• Reduce number of homeless persons
• Reduce the number of persons who become homeless for the first time (homeless prevention)
• Increase financial resources (employment and income growth) for people in CoC Program funded
projects
• Increase successful housing placements
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The City will continue to support the CoC's Coordinated Entry System (CE) and Coordinated Outreach,
Assessment and Placement Program (COAP) by utilizing approximately 60% of its ESG allocation to fund
homeless outreach and engagement within the City of Miami with a goal of assisting approximately 3,500
persons per program year. The City complies with the CoC's CE policies and procedures.
The City of Miami's Homeless Assistance Program (MHAP), serves as the front lines in the City's fight
against homelessness and has handled street outreach services for the CoC for over a decade. MHAP
receives separate funding from the Homeless Trust to provide OAP services in areas outside of City of
Miami limits.
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As detailed in the Miami -Dade County CoC's Coordinated Entry (CE) Process Policies & procedures, the
CoC's CE process is linked to street outreach efforts so that people sleeping on the streets are prioritized
for assistance in the same manner as any other person assessed through the CE process. An unsheltered
client who is refusing shelter may still obtain written homeless verification and referral for services,
including rental assistance focused on shortening their homeless episode in accordance with the CoC's
Housing First approach. Street Outreach (SO) includes two specialized behavioral health outreach teams,
Camillus House's Lazarus Project and New Horizon's PATH program. SO teams provide in -the -field
assessment of unsheltered persons and provide transportation following shelter or permanent housing
placement. MHAP works with the CoC's Housing Coordinator to place assessed homeless persons on By
Name List(s) for permanent housing placement in accordance with the CoC's Order of Priorities. MHAP
also assists persons on the street with obtaining necessary documentation (homeless verification, birth
certificates, I.Ds and social security cards) and makes referrals to community services and resources. SO
workers follow the HMIS workflow, which includes collection of the HMIS Notices and Disclosure and
HMIS Consent to Release and Exchange of Information. SO teams also attempt to place victims of
Domestic Violence (DV) in shelter designed for survivors of domestic violence.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City of Miami does not operate emergency shelters/transitional housing with the exception of the
Motel/Hotel Program providing immediate shelter to families with children when there no shelter beds
available. Chapman Partnership, which operates the county's primary shelters, provides case
management to families placed in motel/hotel. The City's MHAP teams work closely with the CoC to
coordinate placement into available shelter beds.
The continuum's housing inventory in 2022 (year-round beds) is asfollows: 2,232 emergency shelter beds,
20 safe haven beds, and 570 transitional housing beds, amounting to a total of 2,822 in the Emergency,
Safe Haven and Transitional category. Meanwhile, there were 6,192 beds in the Permanent Housing
category, including permanent supportive housing (4,458 beds), rapid -rehousing (1,438 beds) and other
permanent housing (296 beds). The grand total of beds in the continuum amounted to 9,014, plus 83
overflow/voucher beds.
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
When analyzing the data from the last year's PIT (Jan. 27, 2022) in regard to the sub -populations
identified, the two characteristics found most frequently, are adults with mental illness (1046) and
substance abuse (533), in both the sheltered and unsheltered categories. This data would seem to indicate
that a bulk of homeless persons are battling another underlying issue(s) and as such, are in need of
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housing and supportive services. The City has focused ESG and ESG-CV dollars on RRH, with a preference
for vulnerable persons, and worked collaboratively with the Homeless Trust to secure their move -on with
EHV vouchers to secure housing longevity and prevent returns to homelessness. The City provided support
service dollars to Camillus House in order to continue the support services provided through ESG to EHV
recipients during the transition to avoid their losing the voucher. The City has also partnered with the
Homeless Trust to purchase a property in excess of 100 acres on Krome Avenue, where the Trust is
rehabilitating an existing structure to create 200 units of housing and the City is planning on building no
less than 50 tiny homes. The City continues to be the largest Street Outreach provider covering the entire
county with the exception of the City of Miami Beach. We also have a team of law enforcement/officers
trained to work with persons experiencing homelessness, and we secure shelter beds for the law
enforcement team at Camillus House.
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 will award approximately 30% of its ESG allocation towards CoC rapid re -housing and homeless
prevention programs. Awarded providers will be required to comply with the CoC's CE policies and
procedures as well as Standards of Care for both program strategies. The City will coordinate its efforts to
ensure that the City's ESG funds are directed toward CoC priorities for prevention and RRH assistance.
Rapid Re -Housing (RRH) targets families and individuals currently in emergency housing programs or living
in places not meant for human habitation, for the purpose of rapidly moving them into private market
housing. Rapid rehousing programs may provide rental assistance for up to 24 months or other types of
financial assistance required to secure permanent housing. Households receive supportive services on a
time -limited basis, including assistance with locating, securing, and stabilizing in affordable housing so
that they can independently sustain their housing after assistance ends. Rapid Re -Housing also includes
bridge housing for homeless persons who qualify, but are waitlisted for placement in permanent
supportive housing. RRH funded by ESG must be conducted in compliance with ESG regulations.
Homelessness Prevention provides cash assistance with rent and mortgages, security deposits, or utility
payments, made on a case -by -case basis to help families and individuals at risk of becoming homeless to
resolve a housing crisis. Prevention funded by ESG must be conducted in compliance with ESG regulations.
Other activities
In response to increased heroin overdoses, particularly in the urban core located in the City of Miami, the
state authorized a needle exchange program, the only one in Florida (the IDEA Exchange Program
establishes under the Florida Infectious Disease Elimination Act. The: harm -reduction focused IDEA
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Exchange Program is operated by the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami. The Homeless
Trust and City participate in IDEA Exchange coordination.
AP-70 HOPWA Goals— 91.220 (1)(3)
Table AP-70.1: One Year Goals for Households to be Provided Housing with HOPWA for:
Program
#
III _
Short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to prevent homelessness of the individual or family
50
Tenant -based rental assistance
800
Units provided in permanent housing facilities developed, leased, or operated with HOPWAfunds
32
Units provided in transitional short-term housing facilities developed, leased, or operated with HOPWA
0
funds
Total
882
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)
The City has long had to combat several factors outside of its control that act as barriers to the
development and preservation of affordable housing. First, because Miami is the oldest jurisdiction in
South Florida, there are relatively few larger -sized residentially zoned vacant tracts in the City as
compared to other suburban areas in Miami -Dade County that were developed later. Many of the City's
available vacant parcels are scattered and situated in the City's most economically distressed
neighborhoods and would have to be developed on an in -fill basis. The scarcity of large vacant residential
parcels raises housing development costs since the private market is unable to realize cost -savings
attributed to economy of scale or higher density housing projects. Also, due to our area's sea levels
and proclivity to hurricanes, building codes tend to be stringent and thereby costly. Also, although they
vary considerably in different parts of the City, land costs in most neighborhoods are high which makes it
difficult for the private market to construct affordable housing for lower income households in Miami
without government subsidies.
As such, the City's form -based zoning code (Miami 21) provides flexibility and opportunities for higher
density, mixed used development which is fundamental to a city's affordable housing toolkit. However,
upzoning to stimulate higher density and mixed -use is no guarantee that affordable housing will be
constructed or preserved. In fact, upzoning will typically increase real estate values thereby creating an
economic disincentive to develop affordable housing.
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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 Miami will look into how Miami 21 can be used to better encourage and target affordable
housing development and preservation at the neighborhood level in areas of opportunity. Higher
densities and mixed -use design can be effective zoning tools in creating mixed -income development
projects coupled with job opportunities for low- and moderate -income residents.
In the Summer of 2018, the City of Miami contracted the Jorge M. Perez FIU Metropolitan Center to
prepare an Affordable Housing Master Plan. After dozens of community workshops City-wide and focus
group meetings, the draft was issued in January 2020 and presented at special public meeting, before the
City of Miami Commission. The draft (http://bit.ly/3a8Dglm) recommended multiple ways of growing
Miami's affordable housing supply from 20to 25 percent of all housing units by 2030 including developing
multiple public -private partnerships and modifying the City's Zoning Code (Miami 21) to better encourage
and target affordable housing development and preservation at the neighborhood level in areas of
opportunity. The draft proposed the creation or preservation of 32,000 units within a ten-year period and
suggested getting to that number by leveraging some $85 million in voter -approved bond funding and
turning that into four to six billion dollars' worth of investments that could pay for the new or rehabbed
housing. The Commission had questions about the suggestions outlined and acknowledged receipt of the
plan. It also called for a subsequent workshop to address certain elements of the Plan, including
information on how a housing finance corporation model works in other Cities.
Some two months later, the COVID pandemic hit, and the City of Miami swiftly and sadly became a hot
spot in the State of Florida, struggling with escalating COVID-19 positivity rates, hospitals nearing capacity,
an emergency declaration, shelter in place order, and city-wide curfew. Miami's service industry, closely
tied to year-round tourism, was hit hard. In light of layoffs and job losses, City administrators had to
quickly pivot their attention to COVID relief programs, extending small business owners aid to stay afloat,
and rolling out the City's first emergency rental assistance program in May of 2020, to help its lowest
income residents (60% AMI and below) stay housed. A second rental assistance program rolled out on
March 29, 2021, taking in some 2,800 applications in one month from households impacted by COVID
who were 80% of Area Median Income or below. A subsequent workshop related to the draft plan was
held several months later (in October 2020) with multiple guest speakers from the local development
industry providing additional feedback on the draft plan. How this evolves is left to be seen.
In the Fall of 2020, in light of the local economic fallout from COVID-19, especially to low-income
households, and in consideration of the City's substantially lower average incomes when compared to
that of the overall County's (as per US Census estimates), the City Commission passed a resolution to
modify the maximum Area Median Income for workforce housing in the City of Miami Zoning code. In the
latter, workforce had originally been defined as between 60% AMI and 140% AMI, but the resolution
lowered that bracket from 60% AMI to 100% AMI, as tied to the City's public benefits program.
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Commissioners wanted to ensure that developers building workforce housing, and seeking incentives
from the City towards that, were in fact leasing their units to constituents with lower incomes.
In March of 2020, Miami City Commission approved the Wynwood Norte Neighborhood Revitalization
District, a zoning overlay that many area residents believe will protect the community's unique character
and improve the area's housing stock. The new zoning overlay provides developers with greater capacity
to build on the defined area if they provide new affordable housing and help pay for community
enhancements, such as new street lighting, trees and sidewalks. It will also allow Miami -Dade County's
housing agency, which owns several parcels there, the ability to add more affordable and workforce
housing.
Discussion
The HCD plans to continue its longstanding relationship with Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence
(HOPE) Inc., our local Fair Housing Center (FHIP), given the latter's ability to monitor and respond to the
different faces of discrimination especially in light of potential issues related to predatory
lending/refinancing. As required, HOPE assists the HCD and City in testing for fair housing law violations,
pursuing enforcement of meritorious claims, and conducting fair housing education and outreach. Their
insight into fair housing matters is crucial in the HCD's efforts to affirmatively further fair housing.
AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
The following introduces other actions/strategies the City of Miami will implement, whenever possible, in
2023 to,
• Meet underserved needs.
• Foster and maintain affordable housing.
• Reduce lead -based paint hazards.
• Reduce the number of poverty -level families.
• Enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The City of Miami, through the Action Plan, petitions for federal funds to assist the needs of residents that
have traditionally been underserved by existing local social service programs. The activities funded are
carefully designed to provide appropriate and needed services, particularly to those that may not be
eligible for assistance from other local sources, those that are geographically isolated by lack of
transportation, and those that lack basic amenities in their neighborhoods. As an example, for senior
citizens and homebound frail elderly persons, physically and developmentally disabled persons, and
infants and youth.
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The three most widely spoken languages in the City are English, Spanish, and Creole. HCD ensures that
marketing materials for HUD -funded programs are available in languages specific to the populations
seeking information. Staff members can provide in -person translation, as requested. The City has a
contract with translators and interpreters to provide this service, as needed at its public meetings. The
City's website is ADA accessible.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
Efforts planned to foster and maintain affordable housing include: continue to implement neighborhood
revitalization via the Neighborhood Development Zone (NDZ) concept which encourages public and
private development (Miami's NDZs are explained in SP-10); support mixed use and mixed income
development throughout the City; make efforts to assist existing homeowners bring their units into safe
and sanitary conditions; make HOME funds available towards new construction and rehabilitation of
multi -family structures; continue providing rental subsidies to over 1,000 families on a yearly basis,
etc. With Miami residents voting to fund $400 million in spending to help counter against the effects of
sea level rising and lack of affordable housing, residents made a conscious choice to tax themselves to
preserve and ameliorate the current affordable housing stock left in the City. It is estimated that
approximately $100 million will be earmarked toward affordable housing projects, $78 million for parks
and cultural facilities, $23 million for road improvements and $7 million for public safety.
As homeowners in the State of Florida and Miami grapple with rising property insurance costs, annual
flooding in low-level areas, and tropical storms or hurricanes, preserving homeownership in the City is
more important than ever. Longtime homeowners, many of whom are seniors on fixed retirement
incomes, often cannot afford to make costly repairs to their home. To that end, the City Commission
approved a bond -funded Homeownership Preservation Program (HPP), which HCD staff is administering.
This program provides up to $70,000 in rehabilitation assistance (based on the needs of the given
property) to qualified City homeowners to fund exterior repairs consisting of repair or replacement of
roofs, replacement of windows or doors and/or installation of hurricane shutters, necessary to bring the
home to decent and safe conditions, and to reinforce the property's exterior to better withstand natural
weather occurrences while maximizing the home's energy efficiency. An advertised application/lottery
process was held to establish an order for processing applicants and inspections of the properties began
in early 2022. It is expected that the HPP will be able to assist some 30 homeowners.
Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards
In 1978, the use of lead -based paint was declared hazardous and prohibited in residential housing. Due to
the proportion of pre-1978 housing units within the Miami City limits, the City is required to comment on
efforts to identify housing units in which lead may be present and to remove this hazard. Lead is a
particular concern in units where children reside. HUD regulations have been unified and now require that
lead -based paint inspections be expanded. The reduction of elevated lead blood levels ("EBL") in children
is a top priority for HUD. The City of Miami requires that inspections be conducted on all general housing
rehabilitation projects involving construction dating prior to 1978. Asbestos assessment and lead -based
paint reports are generated from the inspections to identify the presence and location of hazards. The
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City requires that certified lead -based paint contractors perform the work on housing projects where
hazards have been identified, to ensure that safe work practices are followed as implemented by Florida
OSHA.
In addition, the City distributes an informational brochure to contractors and citizens regarding the use of
Federal housing monies to abate lead -based paint hazards. The following procedure will be enforced for
all housing units assisted by the City. All housing units are inspected for Housing Quality Standards ("HQS")
before housing assistance is provided, regardless of the age of construction or the age of the prospective
tenants. The City's HQS inspection includes a check for signs of lead -based paint and dust hazards
(chipping, peeling and scaling of paint) as required under HUD lead -based paint regulations. Properties
identified as having potential lead -based paint and dust hazards are reported and hazards are abated.
Finally, the City provides a written notice regarding the hazards of lead -based paint to each family or
applicant who is receiving housing assistance for units built before 1978. The notice must be signed by
the applicant and maintained in the applicant's file to ensure awareness of the potential hazard. The City
does not limit the inspections, abatement, or notices to families with children under age 6.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families
As part of the City's Pathway to Prosperity, as outlined in its last Strategic Plan, the City aims to, amongst
several goals, position all residents for success by providing access to critical services, and to maintain and
grow a diverse and inclusive economy that connects at -risk population to opportunities for advancement.
Reducing the number of poverty level families requires multiple ways of supporting human development
and economic development activities that facilitate the creation and retention of employment
opportunities allowing extremely low- and very low-income residents to move toward self-sufficiency.
The City also works to develop the infrastructure support to assist economic development projects that
compliment workforce enhancement.
The Mayor's Office works via the Venture Miami initiative, to support integration and collaboration with
Miami's tech community, assisting companies interested in relocating to the City thereby providing new
jobs to residents.
The City's Office of Human Services operates an Opportunity Center to connect job seekers with local job
opportunities and employment resources through a free hiring platform. The Department also oversees
three licensed Child Care Centers where it provides day care services to low-income residents at a
reasonable cost, Monday through Friday, year-round, for children up to five years of age. The three
locations offer state approved curriculum. This Department also offers free tax preparation services at
multiple neighborhood locations to qualifying residents (based on annual salary). All sites are able to
provide electronic filing. Preparers also check to see if the resident qualifies for the Earned Income Tax
Credit.
Since July 2021, HCD has been actively workingthe US Treasury funded Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA)
program. With two allocations (ERA1 and ERA2) amounting to approximately $26.5 million dollars
combined, as of June 1, 2022, the City has been able to help some 2,900 low-income households who
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were financially affected due to, or during COVID, remain housed by providing assistance towards rental
arrears, and passed due utilities, plus three months forward rent based on need. HCD anticipates this
program will wrap up later this summer once current funds are exhausted.
The HCD is also rolling out a City -funded senior rental assistance program, after it was put on hold in early
2020 due to COVID quarantines and protocols. As approved by the City Commission, this program assists
low-income seniors (40%AMI or below) on fixed incomes who reside in assisted housing (subsidized) with
up to $1,200 in rental assistance, annually. The assistance is provided to the senior's landlord and helps
offset the cost of rising rents and relatively stable social security benefits.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City works at developing its institutional structure by consistently considering and proposing
legislation that can lead to affordable housing creation or preservation. The City addresses the equitable
use of available public land and has made several in -fill properties available for the purpose of building
affordable homes. The City's leaders have also recently purchased several parcels with plans to develop
these as affordable housing. Miami 21(City's Zoning Code) provides incentives to developers who provide
affordable housing units. Through its Housing Commercial Loan Committee (HCLC)/Affordable Housing
Advisory Board (AHAB), the City also works with dedicated professionals who meet regularly to address
barriers to affordable housing and to make funding decisions.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City, and HCD administrators, participates in a number of boards and committees to be able to confer
with other community stakeholders to properly assess some of the needs of our economically
disadvantaged populations, and respond accordingly. This communication allows all local entities to
better deploy their respective funds to aide those most vulnerable in the community, and to identify any
gaps that could be filled. These Boards and Committees include:
• the Miami -Dade Homeless Trust Board,
• the Miami -Dade HIV/AIDS Partnership Housing Committee,
• the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Housing Solutions Task Force, .
• HAND Partner Meetings on an as -needed basis, to address homeless prevention and rapid re-
housing cases/funds, County -wide
• the County -wide Eviction Task Force, comprised of area non -profits and community -based
organizations and other participating jurisdictions in the County to remain informed on new
program launches, and available resources, including Emergency Rental Assistance Programs and
business assistance programs across the County
• the City Affordable Homeownership Loan Program Task Force comprised of leaders from six City
Departments and another five members with backgrounds and experience in community
reinvestment banking, affordable housing mortgage financing, affordable housing building and
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construction, community affordable housing credit and budget educational services for residents
to become qualified homeowners. This Task Force was created by the Commission in late 2019
(R-19-0508) with the goals of (1) to encouraging a diverse and vibrant population; (2) assisting
low to moderate income residents to achieve the goals of homeownership and stability in their
living spaces; (3) and to leverage the City's ability to borrow, procure, and receive a wide variety
of external and internal funding sources, procurements, allocations, loans, and grants to develop
the Program.
Meetings are attended by public and private partners which allowfor better coordination and cooperation
in finding common ground and an opportunity for collaboration to bring the necessary services to
community and avoid overlap. The HCD continues to work to enhance the programs and services it already
provides to many of its residents and promotes cooperation among industry leaders from both public and
private agencies.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
The following addresses the program specific requirements for the Annual Action Plan. It includes
information regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership
Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(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
0
the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
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
0
strategic plan.
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
0
has not been included in a prior statement or plan
5. The amount of income from float -funded activities
0
Total Program Income:
0
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.
70.00%
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is
as follows:
The HCD will also utilize State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) funds from the State of Florida,
Affordable Housing Trust funds (AHTF), and the Miami Forever General Obligation Bond (GOB). The
City may use SHIP and/or GOB funds as a local match to leverage additional HOME monies. The City
also may use SHIP funds for all of its single-family home programs (down payment assistance,
emergency rehabilitation/replacement). The AHTF collects financial contributions from private
developers who desire to take advantage of various incentives allowed in the City's Zoning Code.
Housing programs include assistance to for -profit and not -for -profit developers for homeownership
or rental developments, existing homeowners, and first-time homebuyers. All AHTF funding must be
approved by the City's Housing and Commercial Loan Committee and/or City of Miami Commission.
The Miami Forever Bond, voted on and approved by City residents, is a $400M general obligation
bond that will fund projects that protect property from sea level rise and flooding, increase affordable
housing, improve parks and cultural facilities, improve roadways, and enhance public safety. Out of
the $400M, $100M is for affordable housing and economic development activities. The City has issued
a request for applications for multi -family affordable housing developments, where bond funding can
potentially be used.
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:
If the owner sells and/ or transfers the house before the end of the end of the HOME affordability
period, the City of Miami shall apply the RECAPTURE provision of 92.254.
a. If the property is sold prior to the maturity of the HOME affordability period, the City shall recoup
all or a portion of the HOME assistance to the homebuyer.
b. For any 'early' sale or transfer, the City shall share in any 'gain' realized, based on its pro -rated
share of participation in the original purchase. Furthermore, if the sale occurs within the first 3
years, the City shall keep 100% of its pro -rated share of the 'gain', from year 3 up to year 20, the
City's share of its pro -rated 'gain' shall decrease by 5%every year, while in turn, the owner's share
shall increase by 5% each year. At year 20 up to the City's loan maturity, the owner shall retain
100% of the City's 'gain'.
c. This above share gain proposal terminates in the event of a foreclosure, with the lender required
to provide the City the right of first refusal to purchase the loan at a negotiated price. In the event
of a foreclosure, the City will recapture any amount of net proceeds available from the sale of the
property. In the case of refinances, the City Manager or his designee will determine the amount
that has to be paid back based on the funding source.
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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:
Multifamily Rental projects which have been funded by the City will be monitored according
to established procedures during the affordability period and as stated in the Rent Regulatory
Agreement (Agreement) signed with the City of Miami. The duration of the affordability period will
depend on the total City funding in the project. The Income and Rent monitoring (tenant eligibility)
will be based on annual Adjusted Rent and Income Limits as published by U.S. HUD. The monitoring
will include confirmation of tenant eligibility and rent structure for the initial lease -up which will be
held at the time of the construction close out process. In addition, an annual tenant eligibility
monitoring will begin with the first anniversary of the project's Certificate of Occupancy, and as close
as possible to the project's anniversary during each following year for the entire term of the
affordability. This monitoring will be conducted separately from any property inspections. During the
on -site file review, the documentation of a sample of 10% or more of Tenants is analyzed to confirm
compliance with all HOME regulations. Upon completion of this review, an exit interview is conducted
with the developer/property manager to discuss results. If in non-compliance, potential remedies are
discussed to be considered in the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) with specific due dates established for
the corrections. If in compliance, the project is certified in compliance for a year.
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:
We do not plan for this, and so we do not have guidelines for any such program.
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Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Reference 91.220(1)(4)
1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment)
This is provided as an attachment to address rapid re -housing and homeless prevention activities.
2. If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets
HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.
The Continuum of Care (CoC) program Interim Rule at 24 CFR 578.7(a)(8) requires that a CoC
establishes a Centralized or Coordinated Assessment System. The purpose of the Coordinated Entry
(CE) is to improve the service delivery for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and
increases the efficiency of the homeless response system by simplifying access to housing and services
for people experiencing homelessness.
The Miami -Dade Homeless Trust (MDHT) is responsible for the oversight of the CE. The CE has been
designed and implemented over time through the work of the Homeless Trust Board, its Services
Development Committee and workgroups comprised of CoC stakeholders. An annual review is
conducted to ensure that the CE's is functioning correctly and effectively.
The CE is composed of CoC access points and four key elements:
• Assessment of Need.
• Identification of Housing Intervention.
• Prioritization for Assistance, and.
• Referral
Possible CE outcomes for persons seeking assistance are:
• Homeless Prevention assistance.
• Diversion from the CoC.
• Emergency Shelter.
• Transitional Housing or Safe Haven.
• Rapid Re -Housing through short-term housing assistance.
• Placement into Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
The CE provides households experiencing homelessness access to services from multiple locations to
ensure a fair and consistent process is applied across the continuum. Entry into the system may be
initiated in person, at a program access point, through the CoC helpline, or street outreach teams.
1) Helpline - The CoC offers a toll -free helpline. The CoC Helpline is staffed by the Street Outreach
(SO) Program. Helpline staff initiate collection of data for the individual or family's HMIS Uniform
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Data Elements record (UDE) over the phone and dispatch SO teams to verify homelessness and
complete UDEs, housing and vulnerability assessments for unsheltered persons
2) Street Outreach -The Coordinated Entry process is linked to street outreach efforts so that people
sleeping on the streets are prioritized for assistance in the same manner as any other person
assessed through the Coordinated Entry process.
3) CoC Shelters - The CoC provides dedicated CE access points for homeless youth and individuals
and families who are fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault, or stalking.
4) Child welfare system - Child welfare agencies serve as an access point for youth exiting foster care.
5) Homeless Youth Access Points - Youth access points are organizations whose primary mission is
to provide direct services to unaccompanied or parenting youth who are 24 years old or younger.
6) Victims of Domestic Violence Access Points - DV access points are organizations whose primary
mission is to provide direct services to those fleeing DV, including human trafficking. These access
points use common assessment tools to assess needs at intake.
Upon accessing the CE, the individual or family household will be screened to determine if homeless
prevention assistance or diversion from the CoC is most appropriate. If it is determined that the
individual or family person cannot be assisted with homeless prevention or diversion, the household
will be assessed using a standardized tool to quickly identify an appropriate housing intervention and
establish prioritization. Furthermore, assessment is a continuing process through CE and referral to
build an accurate and concise picture of the person's needs and preferences to connect them with an
appropriate intervention
To ensure that the Process is effective and manageable for homeless and at -risk households and for
the housing and service providers tasked with meeting their needs, the CoC anticipates adjustments
to the processes described herein. The Coordinated Entry Process will be periodically evaluated, but
not less than quarterly. The evaluation will include both provider and client feedback regarding the
quality and effectiveness of the entire coordinated entry experience for both participating projects
and households.
3. Identify the process for making sub -awards and describe how the ESG allocation available to private
nonprofit organizations (including community and faith -based organizations).
The City has historically awarded the bulk of its ESG funding to the Miami Homeless Assistance
Program (MHAP), a City unit that has handled homeless street outreach since 1991. MHAP's staff --
many of whom are formerly homeless - provide outreach, assessment, placement, information,
referral and transportation services to homeless individuals and families. They also receive funding
from other sources and are an actively engaged participant in the local CoC, utilize the Homeless
Trust's master Homeless Verification Form, report all necessary data in HMIS, and participate in the
bi-annual Point -in -Time (PIT) counts of homeless persons, County -wide. Currently, 60% of the ESG
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allocation (the maximum allowable) is awarded to MHAP given the continued trend of unsheltered
homeless persons who live on City of Miami streets.
4. If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR
576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with
homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions
regarding facilities and services funded under ESG.
Of the 27 members serving on the Board of the Trust, three are formerly homeless persons. Aside,
from this the HCD invited all CoC agencies via e-mail to its public hearings and notified the Homeless
Trust of this Annual Action Plan, as well as providing specific sections of the AP addressing homeless -
related issues and activities to them for their review.
5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG.
As part of the CoC, the City of Miami allocates ESG resources to activities that directly and strategically
support the objectives of the Miami -Dade Homeless Trust. Currently, the City of Miami dedicates
approximately 60 percent of its ESG funding toward Street Outreach and approximately 32.5 percent
of toward Rapid Re -Housing and/or Homeless Prevention activities.
The City of Miami's Homeless Assistance Program (MHAP) provides homeless individuals assistance
by placing them into appropriate housing and/or shelter. MHAP provides outreach, assessment,
placement, information, referral and transportation services to homeless individuals and their
families. The HCD assesses street outreach efforts by monitoring its agreement with MHAP. In
addition, MHAP is required to submit monthly reimbursement requests with back up documentation
detailing the number of homeless individuals they assisted for that reimbursement period.
All ESG-funded providers utilize HMIS to enter all client -related service information which is then
reported to HUD at the end of the fiscal year via the SAGE HMIS Reporting Repository system as part
of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
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Attachments
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