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County of Lycoming
QUICK FACTS
County Population: 116,747
Housing Units: 52,266
Land Area: 1,228 sq. miles (~3% total land area of PA)
MSA: Williamsport Metro Area
County of Lycoming
A Vision for the Future Our community will have suitable, affordable, and diverse housing choices for all ages and income levels. Improvements in housing
stock will be undertaken.
County Goal To diversify our housing choices while enhancing and preserving
our local community settings.
County of Lycoming
Strategic Action 1A. Make regulations conducive to reuse and rehab of older structures, ie. ease restrictions on redevelopment.
Notes Many municipal construction codes contain provisions that unwittingly discourage property rehabilitation and infill development. ie. Abandoned and underutilized industrial areas = Brownfields
County of Lycoming
Strategic Action 1C. Allow for and promote housing diversity.
Notes Work with municipalities to develop and modify ordinances that will facilitate a diversity of housing types. The County can assist municipalities by providing model regulations that support more inclusionary development.
Comprehensive Approach
Understanding the Operations Visited the drilling sites
Community Natural Gas Task Force—Kick-off Feb 2008
Identify key issues, research facts and information, and review and proposed public policy TF visited Barnett Play in Texas
Amended County Zoning Ordinance (Adopted Feb 2011)
20 Month Collaborative Effort = Community—County–Industry Covers 18 Municipalities Prepared Additional Update To County Ordinance To Align With Act 13
Comprehensive Approach
Community Leaders Outreach – April 2012 Over 110 leaders invited Act 13 defined and explained Impact Fee Provisions Outlined
Marcellus Shale Impact Study On Housing – August 2012
Quantitative Assessment A tool to guide Act 13 allocation
decisions by Commissioners
Marcellus Shale Housing Study
QUICK FACTS
The supply of housing options in Lycoming County = not sufficient
The age and condition of the current housing stock = not attractive
The limited supply of housing and the increased demand = rental rates unaffordable for over 58% of the County’s households,
Decrease in the number of housing units available for subsidized renters = significantly increased number of applicants on waiting lists for subsidized units.
Comprehensive Approach
Development of Williamsport Housing Strategy – Fall 2012 County Act 13 Funding Application Process – Winter 2012/13
Total of $8.2 million received in first two checks Threshold Criteria and Competitive Criteria Received 40 applications for $5.5 million of requests $4.7 million granted = 85% of external requests granted Leverages $89.3 million of other investment
PHFA PHARE Application Submittals – Nov 2012 / June 2013 / August 2014
$1.1 million in 2012 Round (reserved) $1.3 million in 2013 Round (reserved) $2.1 million in 2014 Round (reserved)
Housing Response Imagined
3-Component Housing Strategy Memorial Homes Project
•74 units Brodart Neighborhood Improvement Program
•100+ structures
Grove Street Commons
•32 units
Housing Response Imagined
Memorial Homes Site aka Former Brodart Warehouse 3.4 acres Act 2 DEP Clean-up Site
Housing Response Imagined
Phase I Memorial Homes – 40 units
Developer Team: P&L Investments – D.C. NRP Group – Cleveland Arbor Housing & Development - NY $1.3 Million PHARE Funds
Housing Response Imagined
Grove Street Commons
32 Units
Developer Team: SEDA-COG Housing Development Corporation $800K PHARE Funds $10K Act 137 Funds
Housing Response Imagined
Do we put a sketch or description here about the future use, layout, and context of neighborhood?
Housing Redevelopment at Brodart Mixed Housing Types
Mixed Income Housing
Contextual with surrounding neighborhood
Neighborhood Improvement Program
Brodart Neighborhood Improvement Program (BNIP)
Quarterly Neighborhood Outreach Meetings
Invites to all residents and property owners
All Partners have a role
Project Website
BNIP Homes-In-Need
STEP, Inc – Lead $600,000 PHARE Funds PURPOSE: Upgrade existing housing stock with interior and exterior code, safety, weatherization, and accessibility assistance – for Homeowners. Expected to complete 30 - 40 homes Currently taking Applications
A Brush With Kindness
Habitat for Humanity – Lead $50,000 PHARE Funds PURPOSE: Utilize volunteers to assist with minor exterior work and yard clean up. Expected to complete: 15 - 20 homes Currently taking applications
Rental Rehabilitation Program
City of Williamsport – Lead $200,000 PHARE Funds Purpose:
Upgrade existing housing stock with interior and exterior code, safety, weatherization, and accessibility assistance – for Rental Properties. 15% Landlord contribution (match). Maximum PHARE funds dependent on number of units on property.
Streetscape Enhancement Program
City of Williamsport – Lead $300,000 City CDBG Funds $200,000 County Act 13 Funds $500,000 DCED Keystone Communities Funds Project Components: Sidewalks Crosswalks Curbs Lighting Accessible Ramps Street Trees
Williamsport Housing Strategy
Financial Impact
Over $27M investment – estimated cost of three projects Over 80% private developer investment/equity County will leverage over $600K in Act 13 $ County will utilize at least $2.95 million in PHARE funds to address housing needs for this Initiative alone
Personal Impact
Over 200 family units affected
Multiple Positive Benefits
• Targeted Resources to the City
• Balanced Mix: Market Rate and Affordable, new and existing residents
• Neighborhood Improvement for surrounding residences and infrastructure
• Blighted Conditions Remediated
• Gentrification and Rebirth Supported
• Environmental Conditions Resolved (Act 2)
• Real Estate Values Improved
• City Tax Base Raised
Targeting Leveraging Impact
Williamsport Housing Strategy 2012
Implementation Timeline: March 2013 PHARE Award Announcement - $1.1 million reserved March 2013 PHFA LITC Announced for Memorial Homes Project April 2013 Brodart Neighborhood Improvement Program launched Sept 2013 PHARE Award Announcement - $1.3 million reserved Fall 2013 Brodart Demolition Fall 2013 Homes-in-Need and A Brush With Kindness projects launched Spring 2014 PHFA LITC Announced for Grove Street Commons Project Fall 2014 PHARE Award Announcement - $2.1 million reserved Dec 2014 Completion of Memorial Homes – Phase I Ongoing Partner Resource Investment in Neighborhood Revitalization
Comprehensive Approach
So, What’s Next? More Research / More Understanding of the Housing Needs
Survey of Public Institutions Housing Symposium – September 2014
Continued applications for public funds for Housing
August 2014 PHARE Funds Request of $2.1 million Anticipate 2015 PHARE Funds Request Anticipate seeking FHLB Funds in 2015
Comprehensive Approach
So, What’s Next? More Research / More Understanding of the Housing Needs
Survey of Public Institutions Housing Symposium – September 2014
Continued applications for public funds for Housing
August 2014 PHARE Funds Request of $2.1 million Anticipate 2015 PHARE Funds Request Anticipate seeking FHLB Funds in 2015
Comprehensive Approach
What’s Next? Lycoming County Supporting Housing Program
$500,000 PHARE Funds
Collaboration with Housing Coalition of Lycoming County
Program intended for the following populations: Those at risk of homelessness Those transitioning from correctional facilities Those transitioning from mental health or other institutions Working poor having trouble making ends meet Targeting those who are most likely to remain stably housed after temporary assistance ends
Intended to meet the needs where other programs cannot
Comprehensive Approach
What’s Next? Lycoming County Supporting Housing Program Housing Assistance and Program Management
Eviction Prevention – up to 6 months of rental assistance
General Rental Assistance – total rental cost and housing assistance available to hose without current housing
Long-term Lease Holding = Master leasing. Long-term leases with area landlords to support the hard-to-house population.
Supportive Housing Services = Counseling & Program Courses. To ensure participants will receive a comprehensive approach towards long-term success in housing.
Comprehensive Approach
What’s Next? Lycoming County Flood Mitigation Program To address the impacts of the recent Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform legislation and provide a path for affordable and effective flood mitigation measures for Lycoming County residents facing insurance rate increases.
Examples include:
Obtaining Elevation Certificates Retrofitting Utilities out of the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) Elevating Structures Filling in Basements Property Buy-Outs
Potential Options: revolving loan fund, loan/grant options, loan forgiveness programs
Comprehensive Approach
What’s Next? Homes-in-Need Regional Program Interior and Exterior health and safety home improvements to existing homes around the County. To benefit the areas of the County on the brink of destabilization. STEP to provide services. Program available to households that generate up to 200% of the County’s Area Median Income (AMI = $54,800).
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