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Housing Authority
FIRST
Preston Prince, CEO/Executive DirectorFresno Housing Authority
Senior Vice President, NAHROMay 22, 2012
The Fresno Approach
• Housing first model• Everyone deserves safe,
affordable housing framework• Unique role of
Fresno Housing Authority• Comprehensive, coordinated
approach to help the most chronically homeless – the most vulnerable in our community
Housing First Model
• House homeless individuals first in permanent supportive housing
• Then provide intensive and flexible services to stabilize them in the housing
• Guiding principles• Everyone deserves safe,
affordable housing• No housing “readiness” standard
– people determine; not system• It is cost effective
– saves cost impact to jail, hospitals, etc.
It Works: Anthony’s Story
Anthony had been homeless for a year.He held a job and walked 10 miles
to and from his work each day, returning to the streets every night.
During an encampment clean-up, he was temporarily housed in a hotel.
Fresno Housing Authority staff helped him get into an apartment.
He is working 35 hours a week and paying his rent portion on time
which has increased because his wages have increased.
He filed his tax return and plans to purchase a car to get to work more easily.
Housing First works.
Why Does it Matter?
• Reduces drain on public resources
• Bolsters efficacy of the community
• Supports the notion that everyone in our community deserves a safe, affordable place to live
• When residents thrive, our community thrives
Current Reality
Source: FMCoC Point In Time Count 2011
= 200 individuals
4,378 Total Homeless Population
3,271 Unsheltered Homeless
1,107 Sheltered Homeless
616Increase in Total Homeless since 2011
Current Reality
Source: FMCoC Point In Time Count 2011
Type of homeless Number
Chronically homeless individuals 654Chronically homeless families 182Homeless with severe mental illness 259Homeless with chronic substance abuse 1,409Homeless veterans 590Homeless victims of domestic violence 537Homeless with HIV/AIDS 38Homeless under the age of 18 11
The Commitment
How We Got Here
2007
City’s completion of 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness & financial valuation of consumption of public services by “high frequency” homeless users
2007
Completion of Mental Health Services Act Housing Plan by the Regional Roundtable
2009
Attempt to utilize Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds and align HUD set-aside with homeless housing initiatives; not approved
2009
First De-Encampment with the City of Fresno
Fresno’s Pathway to Homeless Solutions
2010$4.5M of Fresno Housing Authority unrestricted cash set aside to fund permanent supportive housing developments2010
“Renaissance” concept is born2010Second De-Encampment; “Point-In-Time” Conducted
2011121 units in process
2011All Low Income Housing Tax Credits and Mental Health Service Act funded
2011County Department of Behavioral Health is primary service provider
2011$23.5M in total development costs for 3 Renaissance deals; Approx $19M leveraged
2011Vulnerability Index Completed
Board Investment
Adopts homelessness as priority issue
Commits $4.5 million to reducehomelessness and another $1 million in unrestricted funds
•Homeless program manager•Consolidated all homeless
programsInvests in three capital projects consistent with the 10-Year Plan’s goal of adding permanent supportive housing
Permanent Supportive Housing
AUGUST 2011
Renaissance at Trinity: 20 units opened
LATE FALL 2012
Renaissance at Santa Clara: 70 units projected to open. Fresno City Council approved a $1.5 million loan to help fund construction.
LATE FALL 2012
Renaissance at Alta Monte: 30 units projected to open.
Renaissance at Trinity
Bedroom
Renaissance at Trinity
• Former convent, Nun Academy• 20 units + 1 manager’s unit• Total Development Costs $4.075M• Low Income Housing Tax Credit Funded• 20 Project Based Vouchers• Services Partners Lead:
County Department of Behavioral Health
• Unit Size: 550 sq. feet• Construction Completion: October 2011
Renaissance at Trinity
Unit Breakdown # of Units
Square Footage
Total Sq. Ft.
SRO 20 550 11,000
Manager’s Unit 1 1,065 1,065
Community Building (Office, Computer Lab, Services)
1,551 1,551
TOTAL 21 13,616
Renaissance at Trinity PERMANENT DEVELOPMENT SOURCES Total Development Costs: $ 4.075 Million Housing Authority Commitment: $350,965 Leveraged Funds: $ 3.725 Million
Permanent Sources Amount
HRFC/Housing Authority $ 350,965
PNC Bank LIHTC Equity 2,089,474
Accrued/Def. Interest 159,778
MHSA 875,000
HUD CoC 400,000
FHLB SF - AHP 200,000
TOTAL $ 4,075,217
Renaissance at TrinityUses Amount
Total Costs during Construction $3,234,429
HRFC Accrued Interest $100,273
Operating Reserve $36,365
Non-Deferred Development Fee $304,737
Debt Service Reserve $399,413
TOTAL 4,075,217
Alta Monte
(Street View)
Renaissance at Alta Monte –Under
Construction
• County-owned Mental Health facility; closed in 2008• Sited in Mayor’s targeted “Neighborhood
Revitalization” area• 30 units Permanent Supportive Housing for homeless
and chronically mentally ill, 29 PBV
• Services Partner Lead: County Dept. of Behavioral Health
• Construction Completion: November 2012 (11 months) Unit Breakdown # of Units
Square Footage
Total (sf)
SRO 27 308 8,316
1 Bd/1Ba 2 616 1,232
Manager’s Unit 1 756 756
Community Bldg(Office, Computer Lab, Services)
4,942 4,942
TOTAL 30 15,246 sf
Renaissance at Alta Monte
PERMANENT DEVELOPMENT SOURCES Total Development Costs: $ 6.6 Million Housing Authority Commitment: $ 307,288 Leveraged Funds: $ 6.300 Million
Sources Current Budget
HRFC/Housing Authority $ 307,288
PNC Bank LIHTC Equity 3,980,558
Accrued/Def. Interest 42,033
MHSA 1,500,000
HUD CoC 400,000
FHLB SF -AHP 371,000
TOTAL $ 6,600,879
Renaissance at Alta Monte
Renaissance at Alta Monte
Uses Amount
Hard Costs $3,255,000
Soft Costs $1,726,912
Design Fees $190,000
Financing Fees $212,939
Impact Fee $65,000
Developer Fee $546,524
Reserves $604,505
TOTAL $6,600,880
Renaissance at Santa Clara
Renaissance at Santa Clara –Under
Construction
Renaissance at Santa Clara
• “Ground Zero” for Fresno’s Homeless• Fresno Housing Authority owns land• Private sector partnerships for
revitalization of business district
• 70 units Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for homeless and chronically mentally ill; 69 Project Based Vouchers
• Services Partner Lead: County Dept. of Behavioral Health
• Construction Period: December 2011 – December 2012
Renaissance at Santa Clara
Unit Breakdown # of Units
Square Footage
Total Sq. Ft.
SRO 69 340 23,460
Manager’s Unit 1 680 680
Community Building (Office, Computer Lab, Services)
6,732 6,732
TOTAL 70 30,872
Renaissance at Santa Clara
• Total Development Costs: $12.06M• Housing Authority Initial Commitment
$4.75M
Sources Original Budget Current Budget Variance
HRFC $4,750,000 $1,160,000 ($3,590,000)
Tax Credit Equity 6,309,632 7,200,354 890,722
Non-Profit Discounted Sale
67,499 67,499 0.00
Accrued/Def. Interest 0.00 42,585 42,585
City HOME 0.00 1,500,000 1,500,000
MHSA 0.00 1,000,000 1,000,000
AHP 0.00 690,000 690,000
McKinney-Vento (CoC)
0.00 400,000 400,000
TOTAL $11,127,131 12,060,438 933,307
Renaissance at Santa ClaraUses Amount
Hard Costs $6,209,343
Soft Costs 1,760,165
Design Costs 422,973
Developer Fee 1,115,400
Impact Fees 193,611
Financing Fees 558,714
Reserve 1,800,232
TOTAL $12,060,438
Homeless Programs & Services
Homeless Programs & Services
• De-Encampment partnership with the City of Fresno
• July 2009• January 2010• November 2011
• Public backlash and Homeless advocate backlash
• Project P4/Vulnerability Index• July 2011 – 279 surveys• September 2011 – 19 surveys• November 2011 – 136 surveys
Homeless Programs & Services
• Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program successes:
• 68 people housed• 64 people remain housed
• Shelter Plus Care: 160 Certificates• Veteran’s Affairs Supportive Housing:145
vouchers• $800,000 in cash investment from
Fresno Housing Authority
What Who ImpactProject P4 (people, place, public, partnerships)
Funded by FHA, Fresno First Steps Home, and partnering agencies
• Part of national 100,00 Homes Campaign• Creates “registry” of chronically homeless
using Vulnerability Index (VI)
Fresno First Steps Home – goal is to raise $1 million in private donations
Fresno Mayor, local business and healthcare leaders, private funders
• To date, $500,000 has been donated by 2,389 private citizens
• $250,000 competitive grant awarded to Fresno Housing Authority
• FHA matched grant dollar for dollar to provide housing for people living in encampments
Shelter Plus Care (homeless families with disabilities)
FHA coordinating through six partnering service providers
• Connecting homeless families with disabilities with Shelter Plus Care program
• Providing rental assistance
Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
FHA in partnership with the VAMC
• Ensuring veterans have access to the VASH program to get permanent supportive housing
Coordinating Resources
What Who Impact
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP)
FHA in coordination with city and county of Fresno
• Homeless prevention• Rapid re-housing services by coordinating
with various service providers• Assisted 238 homeless families to date
Fresno-Madera Continuum of Care
FHA in coordination with HUD-funded and non HUD-funded programs
• Six emergency shelters, 18 transitional housing, 13 permanent supportive housing (PSH) programs, and 1 safe haven
• Total of 1,429 beds and 98 additional beds under construction
Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
FHA leading the info system
• Data information and management to help connect homeless individuals with services
• Assessment of current delivery effectiveness
• Decision-making based on data
Privately owned properties
Private property owners • Increased opportunities to house homeless
• Benefits property owners• Changed perception of homeless• Stabilized renters with support services• Builds efficacy of community
Coordinating Resources
The Future
Where We Are Headed
Building a strong public will:• Increasing coordination of
“wrap around” services• Managing a data system
that will drive future investment and service delivery improvement
• Developing a centralized intake system
Thank you
Presented by:Preston Prince, CEO/Executive DirectorFresno Housing Authority1331 Fulton MallFresno, California 93721(559) [email protected]