Agenda 06/28/2016 Item #16D23 Proposed Agenda Changes
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
June 28,2016
Move Item 16D23 to Item 11E: Recommendation to approve the Collier County U.S.Department
of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) 5-Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2016-2020 to include
a revised Citizen Participation Plan,the Needs Assessment,the FY2016-2017 One-Year HUD
Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant(CDBG),HOME Investment
Partnerships and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs,including the re-programming of funds
from previous years for CDBG and HOME and estimated CDBG program income; approve the
Resolution,HUD Certifications,and SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance,and authorize
transmittal to the HUD. (Commissioner Fiala's request)
Deny Item 16J2 until such time as the Clerk certifies that the payables presented in this report have been pre-
audited as previously specified by the Board: To provide the Board a "Payables Report" for the period
ending June 22,2016 pursuant to the Board's request. (Staffs request)
Item 16F3: The proposed Resolution is modified as follows:
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE DATE,TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR
APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT(NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT)TO BE LEVIED
AGAINST THE PROPERTIES WITHIN THE PELICAN BAY MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING AND
BENEFIT UNIT FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM,
BEAUTIFICATION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND MEDIAN AREAS,AND MAINTENANCE
OF CONSERVATION OR PRESERVE AREAS,MANAGEMENT OF THE DREDGING AND
MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES FOR CLAM PASS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE HEALTH
OF THE AFFECTED MANGROVE FOREST, AND ESTABLISHMENT OF CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS
FOR AMBIENT NOISE MANAGEMENT,THE MAINTENANCE OF CONSERVATION OR PRESERVE
AREAS,INCLUDING THE RESTORATION OF THE MANGROVE FOREST PRESERVE AND TO
FINANCE THE LANDSCAPING BEAUTIFICATION OF ONLY THAT PORTION OF U.S.41 FROM
PINE RIDGE ROAD TO VANDERBILT BEACH ROAD,BERMS,STREET SIGNAGE REPLACEMENTS
WIDITN THE MEDIAN AREAS,LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS TO U.S.41 ENTRANCES AND
BEACH RENOURISHMENT, ALL WITHIN THE PELICAN BAY MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING
AND BENEFIT UNIT.
Time Certain Items:
Item 11C to be heard at 9:20 a.m.
Item 11A to be heard at 9:50 a.m.,followed by Item 11B
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/1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the Collier County U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) 5-Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2016-2020 to include a revised Citizen
Participation Plan,the Needs Assessment,the FY2016-2017 One-Year HUD Annual Action Plan for
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships and Emergency
Solutions Grant Programs,including the re-programming of funds from previous years for CDBG
and HOME and estimated CDBG program income; approve the Resolution, HUD Certifications,
and SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance,and authorize transmittal to the HUD.
OBJECTIVE: To maintain compliance with reporting regulations to allow for the acceptance and use of
federal entitlement funds.
CONSIDERATIONS: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers
entitlement funds to allow local governments to meet program-specific community needs. Entitlement
programs include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) which fund a wide variety of projects
such as acquisition, public services, public facilities, and rehabilitation, HOME Investment Partnership
(HOME), which funds new construction and rehabilitation of single and multi-family projects and the
Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG)which funds homeless prevention programs.
Every five years,Collier County must prepare a strategic plan,known as the Consolidated Plan. This helps
local jurisdictions assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market
conditions, and make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. The consolidated planning process
serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development
priorities that align and focus funding from HUD. The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual
Action Plans,which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-
federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the
Consolidated Plan. The proposed 5 Year Consolidated Plan(FY2016-2020), as well as the proposed One-
Year Action Plan for FY 2016-17 are due to HUD by August 15,2016.
CHS retained Mosaic Community Planning(MCP)to assist in the information gathering,development, and
presentation of the attached documents.During the latter part of 2015,public input was gathered by MCP in
several ways: at four public community meetings held throughout the County,results from a bi lingual web
survey of county residents, direct phone contacts with 36 people representing 22 local non-profit and
community organizations in Collier County, and two focus groups. Immokalee and the coastal areas were
represented.
The main priorities in the new 5-Year Consolidated Plan are Housing Affordability, Public Services,
Infrastructure Improvements, Economic Development, Homelessness and Homelessness Prevention,
Public Facilities,and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Choice.
The Annual Action Plan was developed in accordance with the County's Consolidated Plan Priorities and
Citizen Participation Plan. The County's process for project selection begins with pre application
technical assistance meetings, then an application is submitted, followed by recommendation by the
Review and Ranking Committee. Recommended projects are then outlined and described in the Action
Plan and eventually finalized in subrecipient agreements approved by the Board. Local organizations
submitted a total of 30 applications for HUD grant funding (CDBG, HOME, and ESG) during the
entitlement grant application period and 20 projects have been recommended for award.
The Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan were available for public
comment between May 20, 2016 and June 20, 2016. Also, CHS held one public meeting to receive
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input on the plans on June 2, 2016. No public comment was received as of agenda publication. The
following table outlines the recommended activities for the FY 2016-2017 funding year.
City of Naples Sidewalk Improvements $166,930
Bo s and Girls Club-Trans.ortation Pros am $25,000
Le:al Aid-Services for Victims $166,084
Bo s and Girls Club-Immokalee Youth Pro.?ams $70,000
Child Advocac Center-Family Safe Pro a am $50,000
United Cerebral Pals -Ride for Life Trans.ortation Pro a am $23,000
Ba shore CRA Karen Drive Stormwater Im•rovements $350,000
Oak Marsh-Timber Ride at Sanders Pines Rehabilitation $150,000
Shelter for Abused Women and Children-Securi Im.rovements $124,000
Ba shore CRA-Fire su..ression infrastructure .ro'ect $330,000
Catholic Charities Buildin:Renovation $450,000
Habitat For Humanity Faith Landin: -Phase 4 Infrastructure $375,000
Immokalee CRA—Sidewalks $475,000
David Lawrence Center-Health Center Renovation $67,100
Rock Island-Home Bu er Education and Ac•uisition Assistance $185,000
Collier Affordable Rentals-Rental Homes $520,000
CHDO-Hatcher's Preserve-Site Im.rovements $60,000
CHDO-Other eli:ible CHDO set-aside activi $11,570
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Shelter for Abused Women and Children—Operations $110,641
Homeless Management Information System $40,000
Rental Assistance(est) $19,931
Note:A more specific activity description is outlined in the subrecipient's agreement-Section I.
Scope of Services. These amounts include not only the 2016-2017 allocations but also
programming of unallocated funds from prior years.
Community and Human Services (CHS) is proposing a revision of the existing County's Citizen
Participation Plan(CPP) a document within the 5-Year Consolidated Plan, to clarify when a substantial
amendment to the plans is required. The proposed CPP would replace the current version which was
approved On July 26,2011,(Agenda item1OH).
Approval of this item confirms the County's 5 year spending priorities, provides staff the guidance
needed to administer those spending priorities, and approves the one year action plan with specified
activities for FY 2016-2017.
FISCAL IMPACT: Acceptance of the Annual Action Plan will have no effect on ad valorem dollars.
The total entitlement allocation to Collier County and Naples will be $2,853,825, allocated as illustrated
below. The re-programmed unspent and/or unallocated funds total $1,235,432, and it is estimated that
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�—. there will be $225,000 in program income for CDBG. The overall total allocation for FY2016-2017
funding year is $4,314,257 for both administration and program activities.A subsequent Board action will
be forthcoming to appropriate the HUD funds within the Housing Grant Fund(705).
FY16-17 Re-Program Program Total
Program Allocation Income Allocation
(Estimate)
CDBG $2,192,287.00* $888,284.00 $225,000.00 $3,305,571.00
HOME $477,136.00 $347,148.00 $0.00 $824,284.00
ESG $184,402.00 $0.00 $0.00 $184,402.00
TOTAL $2,853,825.00 $1,235,432.00 $225,000.00 $4,314,257.00
*CDBG funds are comprised of$2,108,421 for Collier County and$83,866 for the City of Naples
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: The proposed projects in the One-Year Action Plan assist in
the implementation of the Growth Management Plan by providing housing assistance, economic
development and public facilities in the community.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote
for Board approval. -ERP
RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation to approve the Collier County U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) 5-Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2016-2020 to include a revision to the
Citizen Participation Plan,the Needs Assessment,the FY 2016-2017 One-Year HUD Annual Action Plan
for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships and Emergency
Solutions Grant Programs, including the re-programming of funds from previous years for CDBG;
approve the Resolution, HUD Certifications, and SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance, and
authorize the transmittal to HUD.
Prepared By: Kim Grant,Director,Community and Human Services
Attachments:
1) Consolidated Plan and One Year Action Plan due to the size of the PDF,which is 2.28 MB and
144 pages long,it is accessible at
http://apps3.colliergov.net/anenda/ftp/2016BCC Meetings/AgendaJun2816/PubServices/Consol id
ated Plan and One Year Action Plan.pdf
2) Citizen Participation Plan
3) Collier County Needs Assessment
4) HUD Certifications
5) SF 424 Documents
6) Resolution
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.23.
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the Collier County U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 5-Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2016-2020 to include a
revised Citizen Participation Plan,the Needs Assessment, the FY2016-2017 One-Year HUD
Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment
Partnerships and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs, including the re-programming of funds
from previous years for CDBG and HOME and estimated CDBG program income; approve the
Resolution, HUD Certifications, and SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance, and authorize
transmittal to the HUD.
Meeting Date: 6/28/2016
Prepared By
Name:AlonsoHailey
Title: Operations Analyst,Public Services Department
6/13/2016 9:24:36 AM
Approved By
Name: GrantKimberley
Title:Division Director-Cmnty&Human Svc,Community&Human Services
Date: 6/13/2016 11:15:08 AM
Name: LopezMaggie
Title: Supervisor-Accounting, Community&Human Services
Date: 6/13/2016 1:20:47 PM
Name: CarnellSteve
Title:Department Head-Public Services,Public Services Department
Date: 6/13/2016 3:34:41 PM
Name: RobinsonErica
Title:Accountant, Senior,Grants Management Office
Date: 6/17/2016 8:54:53 AM
Name: PepinEmily
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Title:Assistant County Attorney,CAO Litigation n
Date: 6/21/2016 9:02:32 AM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Manager-Grants Compliance,Grants Management Office
Date: 6/21/2016 10:58:26 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 6/21/2016 11:52:24 AM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title:Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 6/21/2016 1:58:33 PM
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Collier County
Citizen Participation Plan
For Program Years 2016-2020
Draft: May 20, 2016
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Introduction
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development requires that the Five Year
Consolidated Plan (CP) for each entitlement agency adopt a Citizen's Participation Plan
(CPP). This Citizen Participation Plan has been adopted by Collier County and is in
conformance with the provisions of Federal regulations.
Required by HUD regulation and Public Law 100-242,the Citizen's Participation Plan (CPP)
outlines the methods used in the development,from a public input process,of the Five Year
Consolidated Plan (CP) and Annual Action Plans (AAP) and how Collier County provides for
maximum citizen participation in the development of these plans.
The methods used by Collier County Community and Human Services Division (CHS) for
allowing citizen participation and input for the development of the Consolidated Plan
provides for the most basic and appropriate level of citizen participation. It is the intent of
the County to provide for the maximum level of citizen participation in order to gather the
most meaningful, thorough and effective input from its citizens. Citizen participation is
broad due to the types of areas the County covers, which includes urban, rural and
agricultural. At the same time, the process makes sure that the low and moderate income,
disabled, elderly and other special populations are involved in the total input process. As
the County is over 2,305 square miles in size and the second largest county in the State of
Florida in land mass, it is important for the County to insure that all areas and populations
are involved in the process. The diversity of this County is illustrated by the wealthy
enclaves on the coast and islands along the Gulf of Mexico contrasted to the less endowed
farming communities in the eastern agricultural portions of the County.
The citizen participation/input process consists of the following summary of steps which
maximizes the citizen's participation in the development of the Five Year Consolidated Plan
and the Annual Action Plan for Collier County, as well as the substantial amendments for
either document. Details of each of these steps follow in the sections of this Citizen's
Participation Plan.
Citizen participation requirements shall not be construed to restrict the responsibility or
authority of the County for the development and execution of its entitlement program
activities. The Board of County Commissioners remains the sole approving authority for
the Plan and any amendments.
Applicability and Adoption of the Citizen Participation Plan
Pursuant to 24 CFR Part 91, Consolidated Submissions for Community Planning and
Development Programs, the jurisdiction is required to certify that it has developed and is
acting in compliance with a Citizen Participation Plan that sets forth the jurisdiction's
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policies and procedures for citizen participation. The plan must include the following topic
areas:
1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Provide for and encourage citizen participation,with
particular emphasis on participation by persons of low and moderate-income.
Of particular importance are those residents living in slum and blighted areas
and where Federal funds are proposed to be used. Encourage the participation
of all residents, including minorities, non-English speaking persons and persons
with disabilities;
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Provide citizens with a reasonable opportunity to
examine the proposed Consolidated Plan, Action Plans and Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Reports. Provide a mechanism to submit written
and oral comments and to provide for the consideration of these comments.
Provide for a system for handling citizen complaints;
3. SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS: Provide for specification of criteria that Collier
County will use to determine what constitutes a substantial change in the Collier
County's planned or actual activities. This process will include a procedure for
notification of the public and receipt of comments;
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Provide public hearings to obtain citizen views on housing
and community development needs, at times and locations that are convenient
to potential and actual beneficiaries. Allow for citizens to respond to proposals
relative to the selection of funded activities. Respond to questions at all'stages of
the community development program, including the development of needs, the
review of proposed activities and the review of past program performance;
5. REASONABLE AND TIMELY ACCESS: Provide citizens with reasonable and
timely access to local meetings, information and records related to Collier
County's proposed and actual use of funds at times and locations convenient to
potential or actual beneficiaries including;
• Annual Action Plans (AAP)
• Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPERs)
• Five Year Consolidated Plan (CP)
• Substantial Amendments to any plan
Accommodations for persons with disabilities and groups of non-English
speaking persons will be made upon notification to the County within a
reasonable time frame.
6. INFORMATION PROVIDED: Provide information to citizens,public agencies and
other interested parties that includes the amount of Federal Assistance available
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to the Collier County and the activities that may be undertaken. The information
will include the estimated amount of funds that will benefit persons of low and
moderate-income as well as plans to minimize displacement (even if no
displacement is expected to occur);
7. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Provide technical assistance to group representatives
of persons of low-and moderate-incomes that request such assistance;
8. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES: Provide for consultation between Collier
County and public housing authorities in order to encourage participation by
residents of public and assisted housing developments in the process and
implementation of the Consolidated Plan. Provide information to these agencies
about Consolidated Plan activities, so this information can be used in the
Comprehensive Grant program process;
9. NON=ENGLISH SPEAKING RESIDENT NEEDS: Identify how the needs of non-
English speaking residents will be met in the case of public hearings where a
significant number of non-English speaking residents can be reasonably
expected to participate;
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10. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Provide accommodations for access to public
hearing sites and public meetings for Persons with Disabilities;
11. COMPLAINT RESOLUTION: Provide for timely written answers to written
complaints and grievances.
Encouragem4 of Citizen Participation
To obtain the views of citizens, i.e., low to moderate-income persons, those living in slum
and/or blighted areas and in areas where entitlement funds are proposed to be used,
minorities, non-English speaking persons, persons with disabilities, public agencies,
residents of public and assisted housing developments and other interested parties on
housing and community development needs,the following strategies will be implemented:
1. Consult with interested area social/health service/housing providers such as: the
Collier County Health Department,the Housing Authority, etc.
2. Maintain a directory and contact list for these agencies.
3. Specify how the contacts will be made and what media sources will be used.
4. Provide bi-lingual notices, if necessary.
This Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) is divided into four sections with each one addressing
a separate repprt or document required by HUD. Each section will address the goals,
requirements and procedures for each of the documents. The four sections are:
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• Citizen Participation Plan (CPP)
• Five Yegr Consolidated Plan (CP)
• Annual Action Plan (AAP)
• Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report(CAPER)
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Citizen Participation Plan (CPP)
CPP Update: To update the existing Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) under the auspices of
the Collier County Board of County Commissioners after receiving input from the public
and any advisory bodies. The CPP shall be included in conjunction with the Five Year
Collier County Consolidated Plan submission to HUD.
1. Submit revisions to the Citizen Participation Plan to the public and any advisory
bodies for their input/recommendations.
2. Submit the revised Citizen Participation Plan to the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners in conjunction with submitting the approved plan as part of the
Five Year Collier County Consolidated Plan to HUD.
Citizen Comment on the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) and Amendments: Citizen
comments at all public meetings/hearings will be solicited.
1. A summary of citizen comments received in writing, or orally at public meetings,
will accompany all submissions to HUD. Advertising and conducting public
hearings will be the responsibility of the County Community and Human Services
Division.
2. Where 'a significant number of non-English speaking residents can be reasonably
expected to participate, a method of communication will be provided for non-
English speaking residents as well as accommodations for persons with disabilities,
upon forty-eight (48) weekday hour notification to the Collier County Community
and Human Services Division.
3. When possible, citizen surveys will be included at appropriate public meetings and
with agencies involved with providing services. Bi-lingual surveys will be available
where it is anticipated that a significant number of non-English speaking residents
will attend.
4. Written comments should be addressed to the office of:
Director, Collier County Community and Human Services Division
3339 East Tamiami Trail
Suite 211
Naples, Florida 34112-5361
Phone: 239-252-4663
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5. The County shall respond to any written responses or comments from citizens
withinfifteen (15) working days,where practical.
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Five Yeah Consolidated Plan (CP)
CP Preparation:. To obtain input from public and private agencies, as well as State and/or
local health and child welfare agencies that assist in housing, health, economic
development, social services and child care agencies to low to moderate-income residents
of Collier County.
1. Consult with interested area social/health service/housing providers such as: the
Collier County Health Department and the Housing Authority; etc.
2. Conduct a minimum of one (1) and preferably two (2) neighborhood meetings for
the purpose of citizen input on community needs. The first meeting will be held in
an area of predominantly low and moderate-income residents and the second at a
location that is accessible to beneficiaries of the funds.
3. A summary of citizen comments received in writing, or orally at public meetings,
will accompany all submissions to HUD. Advertising and conducting public
hearings will be the responsibility of the County HHVS Department.
4. Advertise all public meetings and workshops to solicit input for the preparation of
the CP in a newspaper of general circulation at least fourteen (14) days prior to the
scheduled meeting/hearing. The advertisement will include:
• the purpose of the hearing;
• date;
4 • time; and
: • location
5. Provid 'a draft of the CP for public review and comment at sites of public access
such as.,government buildings, libraries, etc., as well as on the County's website not
less than thirty (30) days prior to the plan's submission.
6. The public hearings/meetings will be held at sites that are accessible to low and
moderate income persons, persons with disabilities, the elderly and other special
populations.
7. Electronic copies of the plan will also be made available to the public upon request.
8. Where a significant number of non-English speaking residents can be reasonably
expected to participate, a method of communication will be provided for non-
English-speaking residents and accommodations will be provided for persons with
disabilities, upon forty-eight (48) weekday hour's notification to the Collier County
Community and Human Services Division.
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9. Response to inquiries, comments and complaints that are received will be .-.
answered by the Community and Human Services Division within 15 days of
receipt.
Criteria for Amendments) to Five Year Consolidated Plan
Amendment to Five Year Consolidated Plan (CP): From time to time, it may be
necessary for the County to process an amendment to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan or
an Annual Action Plan to allow for new CDBG, HOME, or ESG-funded projects or activities;
modification of`existing projects or activities; or other program administrative actions.
The following definitions are essential to understanding the elements regarding the
entitlement funding and the Plan amendment process. These definitions refer to the
structural units of Projects and Activities as they are understood in the context of
managing Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan undertakings and as they are defined
and used in HUD's Integrated Disbursement and Information System (where the plans
reside and are reported upon).
Projects: Projects are the overarching functional undertakings planned to address
identified community needs. Projects provide the organizational structure under
which individual Activities are set up in IDIS and must be specified in the
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.
Activities: Activities refer to the specific tasks or programs of work that will be
performed by the County and its subrecipients under the project categories.
Activities represent the specific requests for funding from subrecipients, for
example,and are the units to which grant funding can be committed and drawn.
It is important to note that HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 91.505 "Amendments to the
Consolidated Plan" use the term "activity" in a different context and without providing a
definition of this term. Further, there is no regulatory section devoted to changes to the
Annual Action plan, but HUD has advised the County to use this regulation for both plans.
In the absence, of an explicit regulatory definition for the term "activity", Collier County
interprets "activity" in that regulation as referring to the broad categories of eligible
activities outlined at 24 CFR Part 570.201. In this interpretation, the term "activity" in this
regulation is equivalent to the above definition of"project". It is understood this appears to
be a circular reference, but is the County's attempt to comply with unclear and apparently
conflicting uses of the same words with different meanings by the same entity, HUD.
HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 91.505 require amendments to the Consolidated Plan
and/or Annual'Action Plans whenever there is a change in the allocation priorities or
method of distributing funds presented in the plan; a change in the use of funds to an
activity not described in the Annual Action Plan; or a change in the purpose,scope,location,
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or beneficiaries of an activity. Taking this to its logical conclusion, this applies to changes
to the Projects in the Consolidated and Annual Action plans.
The regulation at 91.505(a) specifies conditions that require a plan amendment, but goes
on to later state in paragraph (b) that the grantee must specify what changes will constitute
a substantial amendment.
Therefore, some amendments will be considered substantial while others will be
considered administrative. Substantial amendments shall be advertised for public review
and comment in a newspaper of general circulation. Comments from the public will be
given due consideration by County staff before written notice of the plan amendment is
sent to HUD. Administrative amendments do not require public consultation and may be
implemented upon approval of Collier County's Director of Community and Human
Services. •
A proposed amendment is considered substantial when:
• It changes the Priority Needs listed in the Consolidated Plan or changes the method
or basis:for distribution of funds.
• It changes the use of CDBG funds from one project category to another project
category (for example, from housing to public services, or to any other broad
category within CDBG funding) or adds funding for a project not described in the
Annual Action Plan.
• It changes the use of HOME funds from one project type to another (for example,
from new construction to tenant-based rental assistance, or to any other broad
eligible;activity type under the HOME Program) or adds funding for a project type
not described in the Annual Action Plan.
• It changes the use of ESG funding from one of the following project categories to
another: 1) Emergency Shelter/Street Outreach, 2) Homeless Prevention/Rapid Re-
housing, and 3) Homeless Management Information; or adds funding for a project
under one of these categories not described in the Annual Action Plan.
• When a proposal is made to change the purpose or scope of a project from the
description approved in the Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan
• The target area of a project changes to the extent that it does not serve the
estimated number and type of persons as originally described in the Consolidated
Plan or Action Plan.
• The proposed amendment changes the beneficiaries of a project by more than 50%.
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• It result's in an increase in funding to a specific subrecipient of more than$50,000 or
45% of the activity budget (whichever is larger).
A proposed amendment is considered administrative when:
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• Addition of new activities that are within the approved and outlined eligible activity
categories/projects described in the Annual Action Plan,under an existing project.
• Changes to an activity as described in the consolidated plan action plan that does
not significantly change the purpose or scope of that activity.
• It changes a subrecipient's budget by less than $50,000 or 45% of the activity
budget'(whichever is smaller).
Availability to the Public
To provide the public an opportunity to share their views and to respond to the Five Year
Consolidated Plan and any substantial amendments as adopted, the following strategies
will be implemented:
1. The Collier County will post the CP on the Collier County website.
2. All reasonable efforts will be taken to make the CP, accessible to persons with
disabilities, upon request.
Access to Records
To provide an opportunity for citizens to receive information, submit comments and/or
submit grievances on the proposed CP the following strategies will be implemented:
1. Advertise a summary of the Five Year Consolidated Plan, or a substantial
amendment in a newspaper of general circulation, soliciting comments for a period
of thirty (30) days. The summary will describe the contents and purpose of the CP
and will include locations where the entire plan may be examined.
2. Copies of the documents will also be placed on the County website.
3. The County will make available electronic copies of the documents to citizens and
groups that request it.
4. Comments on the documents can be forwarded to:
Collier County Community and Human Services Division
3339 East Tamiami Trail
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Naples, Florida 34112-5361
.Phone: 239-252-4663
5. If not satisfied at the local level,complaints may be forwarded to HUD.
Complaints
The designated:County Department will act swiftly and objectively in resolving all written
complaints and grievances utilizing the following strategies:
1. The Community and Human Services Division will respond to citizen
complaints/grievances within fifteen business (15) days. The Director's response
will indicate the avenue(s) of appeal to the complainant.
2. Citizens may, at any time during the complaint resolution process, contact the U.S.
Department of. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) directly at the following
address:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
909 SE First Avenue,Room 300
Miami,Florida 33131-3028
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Annual Action Plan (AAP)
AAP Preparation: To obtain input from public and private agencies, as well as State
and/or local health and child welfare agencies that assist in housing, health, social services
and child care agencies to low to moderate-income residents of Collier County.
1. Conduct a public meeting for the purpose of citizen input on the AAP.
2. A summary of citizen comments received in writing, or orally at public meetings,
will accompany all submissions to HUD. Advertising and conducting public
hearings will be the responsibility of the County HHVS Department.
3. Advertise all public meetings and workshops to solicit input for the preparation of
the AAP in a newspaper of general circulation at least fourteen (14) days prior to
the scheduled meeting/hearing. The advertisement will include:
• the purpose of the hearing;
• date;
• time; and
• location
4. Provide a draft of the AAP for public review and comment at sites of public access
such aslgovernment buildings, libraries, etc., as well as on the County's website not
less than thirty(30) days prior to the plan's submission.
5. The public hearings/meetings will be held at sites that are accessible to low and
moderate income persons, persons with disabilities, the elderly and other special
populations.
6. Electronic copies of the plan will also be made available to the public upon request.
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7. Where a significant number of non-English speaking residents can be reasonably
expected to participate, a method of communication will be provided for non-
English speaking residents and accommodations will be provided for persons with
disabilities, upon forty-eight (48) weekday hours notification to the Collier County
Community and Human Services Division.
8. Response to inquiries, comments and complaints that are received will be
answered by the Community and Human Services Division within 15 days of
receipt.
Criteria for Am'endment(s) to Annual Action Plan
Amendment to Annual Action Plan (AAP): From time to time, it may be necessary for
the County to process an amendment to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan or an Annual
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Action Plan to allow for new CDBG, HOME, or ESG-funded projects or activities;
modification of,existing projects or activities; or other program administrative actions.
The following definitions are essential to understanding the elements regarding the
entitlement funding and the Plan amendment process. These definitions refer to the
structural units of Projects and Activities as they are understood in the context of
managing Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan undertakings and as they are defined
and used in HUD's Integrated Disbursement and Information System (where the plans
reside and are reported upon).
Projects: Projects are the overarching functional undertakings planned to address
identified community needs. Projects provide the organizational structure under
which individual Activities are set up in IDIS and must be specified in the
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.
Activities: Activities refer to the specific tasks or programs of work that will be
performed by the County and its subrecipients under the project categories.
Activities represent the specific requests for funding from subrecipients, for
example, and are the units to which grant funding can be committed and drawn.
It is important`to note that HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 91.505 "Amendments to the
Consolidated Plan" use the term "activity" in a different context and without providing a
definition of this term. Further, there is no regulatory section devoted to changes to the
Annual Action Plan, but HUD has advised the County to use this regulation for both plans.
In the absence of an explicit regulatory definition for the term "activity", Collier County
interprets "activity" in that regulation as referring to the broad categories of eligible
activities outlined at 24 CFR Part 570.201. In this interpretation, the term "activity" in this
regulation is equivalent to the above definition of"project". It is understood this appears to
be a circular reference, but is the County's attempt to comply with unclear and apparently
conflicting uses of the same words with different meanings by the same entity, HUD.
HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 91.505 require amendments to the Consolidated Plan
and/or Annual Action Plans whenever there is a change in the allocation priorities or
method of distributing funds presented in the plan; a change in the use of funds to an
activity not described in the Annual Action Plan; or a change in the purpose,scope,location,
or beneficiaries of an activity. Taking this to its logical conclusion, this applies to changes
to the Projects in the Consolidated and Annual Action plans.
The regulation at 91.505(a) specifies conditions that require a plan amendment, but goes
on to later state in paragraph (b) that the grantee must specify what changes will constitute
a substantial amendment.
Therefore, some amendments will be considered substantial while others will he
considered administrative. Substantial amendments shall be advertised for public review
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and comment in a newspaper of general circulation. Comments from the public will be
given due consideration by County staff before written notice of the plan amendment is
sent to HUD. Administrative amendments do not require public consultation and may be
implemented upon approval of Collier County's Director of Community and Human
Services.
A proposed amendment is considered substantial when:
• It changes the Priority Needs listed in the Consolidated Plan or changes the method
or basis for distribution of funds.
• It changes the use of CDBG funds from one project category to another project
category (for example, from housing to public services, or to any other broad
category within CDBG funding) or adds funding for a project not described in the
Annual Action Plan.
• It changes the use of HOME funds from one project type to another (for example,
from new construction to tenant-based rental assistance, or to any other broad
eligible activity type under the HOME Program) or adds funding for a project type
not described in the Annual Action Plan.
• It changes the use of ESG funding from one of the following project categories to
another: 1) Emergency Shelter/Street Outreach, 2) Homeless Prevention/Rapid Re-
housing, and 3) Homeless Management Information; or adds funding for a project
under one of these categories not described in the Annual Action Plan.
• When a proposal is made to change the purpose or scope of a project from the
description approved in the Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan
• The target area of a project changes to the extent that it does not serve the
estimated number and type of persons as originally described in the Consolidated
Plan or Action Plan.
• The proposed amendment changes the beneficiaries of a project by more than 50%.
• It results in an increase in funding to a specific subrecipient of more than $50,000 or
45% of the activity budget(whichever is larger).
A proposed amendment is considered administrative when:
• Addition of new activities that are within the approved and outlined eligible activity
categories/projects described in the Annual Action Plan, under an existing project.
• Changes to an activity as described in the consolidated plan action plan that does
not significantly change the purpose or scope of that activity.
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• It changes a subrecipient's budget by less than $50,000 or 45% of the activity
budget(whichever is smaller).
Availability td the Public
To provide the public an opportunity to share their views and to respond to the Annual
Action Plan thefollowing strategies will be implemented:
1. The Collier County will post the AAP on the Collier County website.
2. All reasonable efforts will be taken to make AAP accessible to persons with
disabilities,upon request.
Access to Records
To provide an opportunity for citizens to receive information, submit comments and/or
submit grievances on the proposed AAP the following strategies will be implemented:
1. Advertise a summary of the AAP, or a substantial amendment in a newspaper of
general circulation, soliciting comments for a period of thirty (30) days. The
summary will describe the contents and purpose of the AAP and will include
locations where the entire plan may be examined.
2. Copies of the documents will also be placed on the County website.
3. The County will make available electronic copies of the documents to citizens and
groups that request it.
4. Comments on the documents can be forwarded to:
Collier County Community and Human Services Division
3339 East Tamiami Trail
Suite 211
Naples, Florida 34112-5361
Phone: 239-252-4663
5. If not satisfied at the local level,complaints may be forwarded to HUD.
Technical Assistance
To provide technical assistance to groups representing low and moderate-income persons,
the following strategy will be implemented:
1. Technical assistance will be provided by the staff of the Community and Human
Services Division to group representatives of low and moderate-income persons
that request such assistance in developing proposals for funding assistance under
any programs covered by the Five Year Consolidated Plan.
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Complaints -�
The Community and Human Services Division will act swiftly and objectively in resolving
all written complaints and grievances utilizing the following strategies:
1. The Community and Human Services Division will respond to citizen
complaints/grievances within fifteen business (15) days. The Director's response
will indicate the avenue(s) of appeal to the complainant.
2. Citizens may, at any time during the complaint resolution process, contact the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) directly at the following
address:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
909 SE First Avenue,Room 300
Miami,Florida 33131-3028
Solicitation Process
There are several approaches approved by HUD that the Collier County may use to select
projects to be included in the AAP for funding.
Basic Models: Depending on the situation and circumstance of the project or the
needs of the community the staff may choose any one of the following models or
variations of those approaches to assist in the solicitation process of sub-recipients.
The basic models are as follows:
1. Formal Application Process (RFA - Request For Applications or RFP Request For
Proposals): Requires the submission of a formal application, typically undertaken
once a year in conjunction with the grantee's planning process. Applications are
evaluated based on explicit selection criteria. This process works best for projects
with:
a. numerous or complex activities;
b. numerous potential applicants with varying degrees of experience;
c. limited funding and increasing competition
2. Limited Application/Pre-Application Process:This approach is similar to the formal
application process but the application is not detailed, allowing the Staff to review
the applications and narrow the number of applications before requesting
additional detailed information prior to making the final selections. This process is
useful for grantees interested in encouraging additional participation of potential
sub-recipients unfamiliar with the process or when the grantee is providing
matching dollars for a larger project.
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3. Request for Qualifications (RFQ): The Staff will identify potential qualified sub-
recipients through an informal process or through a general RFQ. From the
identified group, the staff will identify organizations qualified to carry out specific
activities and will approach the organization about their interest in doing so. This
process is proactive and is focused on qualified organizations. that have the
experience and capacity to present new and innovative approaches to solve
approved objectives.
4. "Open Door" or Unsolicited Application Process: Allows application requests to be
accepted and considered any time during the program year until funds are no
longer available. The unsolicited application shall meet the same requirements of
the solicitation process already in place for the identified funding source, and the
application shall be evaluated based on the criteria used during the regular
application process with selections to be made by staff.
Selection of Sub-recipients and Contractors: Collier County will select from applicants
who are requesting funding using criteria established by the County.
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Comprehensive Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER)
To provide an opportunity for citizens to receive information and/or submit comments
regarding the Comprehensive Annual Performance Report (CAPER) the following
strategies will be implemented:
1. Notification will be given of the availability for review of the CAPER in a newspaper
of general circulation, soliciting comments for a period of fifteen (15) days. The
summary will describe the contents of the CAPER and will include locations where
the entire CAPER may be examined.
2. Citizens will be given a period of fifteen (15) days in order to submit comments to
the CAPER prior to the report's submission to HUD.
3. CAPER results will also be presented at a public meeting that is held annually in the
first quarter of the succeeding year following the publication of the performance
report.
Availability to the Public
To provide the public an opportunity to share their views and to respond to the
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report as adopted, the following
strategies will be implemented:
1. Collier County will post the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report, as adopted on the Collier County website.
2. All reasonable efforts will be taken to make the Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation Report accessible to persons with disabilities, upon request.
Access to Records
To provide an opportunity for citizens to receive information, submit comments and/or
submit grievances on the CAPER the following strategies will be implemented:
1. Advertise that the CAPER or a summary of the CAPER is available for period of 15
days for public comment. This advertisement will be in a newspaper of general
circulation.The advertisement will describe the contents and purpose of the CAPER
and will include locations where the document may be examined.
2. Copies of the documents will also be placed on the County website.
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3. The County will make available electronic copies of the documents to citizens and
groups that request it.
4. Comments on the documents can be forwarded to:
Collier County Community and Human Services Division
3339 East Tamiami Trail
Suite 211
Naples,Florida 34112-5361
Phone: 239-252-4663
5. If not satisfied at the local level, complaints may be forwarded to HUD.
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SAMPLE NOTICES
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Co ier County
Public sig Division
Housing,Human&Veteran Services
Public Comment Meeting Notice
Collier County Housing, Human& Veteran Services (HHVS)will be hosting a series of community information meetings in
September to gather Input from citizens,nonprofit social service and housing organizationsand other interested parties
regardingthe housing ne eds and community and economic development needs of low and moderate Income residents:
The following community meetings are open to the public and nonprofit service providers and other interested individuals are
encouraged to attend:
River Park Community Center Golden Gate Community Center
30111th Street North 4701 Golden Gate Parkway
Naples,FL Naples,FL
10:00-12:00 am. 4:00-6:00 prn
Wednesday September 15,2010 Wednesday,September 15,2010
Item okalee Community Park
321 North N 1rt St
Immokalee,FL
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 22,
The County's HHVS Department administers HUD funded programs including Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)and
Horns investment Partnerships Program(HOME). The department is beginning to gather information and data to prepare anew
Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The HUD mandated Consolidated Plan is used to guide housing programs and non-housing
community planning for fiscal years 2011-2016. The Consolidated Plan and One Year Action Plan will identify how Collier County
will use the CDBG and HOME funds it anticipates receiving. The annual allocation may be approximately$9,000,000 for eligible
activitiesthat benefit very low,low to moderate income residents.
CDBG funds may be used for activltieswhich include,but are not limited to:
• acquisition of real property;relocation and demolition;.rehabilitation of re sidential and non-residential structures;
construction of public facilities and Improvements,such as water and sews rfaalities,streets,neighborhood centers,
and the conversion of school buildings for eligible purposes,public services activities relating to energy conservation
and renewable energy resources provision of assistance to profit-motivated businesses to carry out economic
development and job creation/retention activities.
HOME Funds may be used for activities which include,but not limited to:
• to provide home purchase or rehabilitation financing assistance to eligible homeowners and new horse buyers;build:or
rehabilitate housingfor rent or ownership;including site acquisition or improvement,demolition of dilapidated housing;
funds to provide tenant-based rental assistance
If you require special aid or services as addressed in the Americans with DisabilltiesAct or require someone to translate or sign,
please contact the Collier County Housing,Human&Veteran Services at(239)252-2273 no later than two(2)days priorto the
community meeting dates.
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Community Information Meeting Junta.de Informadbn Comunitarla
Collier County Housing,Human&Veteran Services will be hosting a series El Departamento de Vivienda,Servicios Humans y Veteranos acogera una
of community information meetings in September to gather input from serie de juntas con informacion comunitaria en Septiembre para reunir
citizens, nonprofit social service and housing organizations and other entrada de ciudadanos, agendas sin ganancias de servicios sociales,y
interested parties regarding the housing needs and community and organizaciones de viviendas y otros partidos interesados con respecto a las
economic development needs of low and moderate income residents. necesidades de envaltura y las necesidades del desarrollo economico y de
comunidad.
The County's Housing,Human&Veteran Services(HHVS)administers HUD
funded programs including Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) El Departamento de Vivienda,Servicios Humanos y Veteranos del condado
and Home Investment Partnerships Program(HOME). The department is (HHVS) administra programas fundidos por HUD inclusive las betas
beginning to gather information and data to prepare a new Five-Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) y Home Investment
Consolidated Plan. The HUD mandated Consolidated Plan is used to guide Partnerships Program(HOME). El departarnento esta cornenzando a reunir
housing programs and non-housing community planning for fiscal years informacion y dates para preparar un nuevo Plan Consolidado de Cinco
2011-2016. The Consolidated Plan and One Year Action Plan will identify Mos. El Plan Consolidado bajo el puesto mandato de HUD es usado para
how Collier County will expend the CDBG and HOME funds it anticipates guiar programas de viviendas y planificacidn no-albergando de comunidad
receiving in coming years. The annual allocation may approximately para los anosfiscales 2011-2016. El Plan Consolidado y el Plan de Accion de
$3,000,000 for eligible activities that benefit very low,low to moderate un Mo identificaran tomo el Condado de Collier gastara los fondos de las
income residents, betas de CDBG y HOME que anticipan a recibir en los siguientes Anos. La
Asignacion Anual puede ser aproximadamente $3,000,000 para actividedes
CD BG funds may be used for activities which include,but are not limited to: elegibles que beneficiaran a residentes de ingresos muy bajos,:bajos a
moderados.
•
• acquisition of real property; Los Fondos de CDBG podran ser usados para actividades que incluyen,pero
• relocation and demolition; no limitados:
• rehabilitation of residential and non-residential structures; • adquisicion de propiedad real;
• construction of public facilities and improvements,such as water • Recolocadony demolition;
and sewer facilities,streets,neighborhood centers,and the • rehabilitation de estr ucturas residenciales y no residenda les;.
conversion of school buildings for eligible purposes; • Construction de instalaciones publicas y mejoras,come
-• public services facilidades de agua y alcantarilla,calles,centros vecindarios,y la
• activities relating to energy conservation and renewable energy conversion de edificios de eduracidn para propdsitos elegibles;
resources • Servicios Pdblicos;
• provision of assistance to profit-motivated businesses to carry • Actividades que relacionan a la conservation de la energia y
out economic development and job creation/retention activities. recursos energeticos renovables;
• Provision de ayuda a negocios motivados de ganancia-pare
HOME Funds may be used for activities which Include,but not limited to: Ilevar a Cabo actividades de desarrollo econornicos y actividades
de creaclon de empleo/retention.
• to provide home purchase or rehabilitation financing assistance Los fondos de HOME podran ser usados para actividades que incluyen,pero
to eligible homeowners and new homebuyers; no limitados:
• build or rehabilitate housing for rent or ownership;including site • para proveer cornpra de Casa o asistencia de financiamiento de
acquisition or improvement,demolition of dilapidated housing rehabilitation a propietarios elegibles y nuevos compradores de
• funds to provide tenant-based rental assistance contracts of up vivienda;
to 2 years if such activity is consistent with their Consolidated • Construir o rehabilitar albergar para el alquiler o la propiedad;
Plan and justified under local market conditions.This assistance inclusive adquisicidn de sitio o para mejoras,la dernolicion de
may be renewed. albergar ruinoso;
• Fondos pare proporcionar contratos tie arrendatario-baso para
The following community meetings are open to the public and nonprofit ayuda de alquiler de hasta 2 arms sr tal actividad es consistente
service providers and other interested individualsare encouraged to con su Plan Consolidado y Justificado bajo condiciones de
attend: mercadotecnia locales.Esta ayuda podra ser renovada.
River Park Community Center Golden Gate Community Center Las juntas siguientes de la comunidad estan abiertas al publicoy
301 11`"Street North 4701 Golden Gate Parkway proveedores de serviclos de agendas sin ganancias y otros individuos.
Naples,FL Naples,FL interesados son favorecidos a atender:
10:00.12:00 am. 4:00.6:00 pm
Wednesday September 15,2010 Wednesday,September 15,2010 River Park Community Center Golden Gate Community Center
301.11.t Street North 4701.Golden Gate Parkway
Immokalee Community Park Naples,FL Naples,FL
321 North N 14 St 10:00-12:00 am. 4:00-6:00 pm
Immokalee,FL Wednesday September 15,2010 Wednesday,September 15,2010
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday September 22,2010 Immokalee Community Park
321 North N 1a St
If you require special aid or services as addressed in the Americans with Immokalee,FL
Disabilities Act or require someone to translate orsign,please contact the 6:00-7100 p.m.
Collier County Housing,Human&Veteran Services at(239)252-2901 no Wednesday September 22,2010
later than two(2)days prior to the community meeting dates.
Si Listed requiere asistencia especial o servicios ofrecidos bajo el Acto de
Americanos Incapacitados, o si requiere asistencia con traducciones o
traduzca en el idioms del signo, por favor !lame al Departamento de
Vivienda,Servicios Humanos y Veteranos al(239)252-2901 no menos de
dos Bias antes de las reuniones comunitarias.
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EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
HUD FY 2016—2021 Consolidated Plan,FY 2016-2017 Action Plan
and Substantial Amendment for Prior Years Action Plans
Public Meeting Notice
Citizen Participation Announcement
Collier County is developing its FY 2016-2021 Consolidated Plan and its FY 2016-2017 One Year Action
Plan as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The goals of the
Consolidated Plan are identified as: provide decent housing; provide a suitable living environment; and
expand economic opportunities for very low, low and moderate-income persons. The Consolidated Plan
guides Collier County's efforts for addressing both housing and non-housing community activities. This
One-Year Action Plan determines expenditures for projects that will be conducted in the 2016-2017
program year.
Collier County is also further amending the Action Plans from years noted below to allocate unused
funds.
Collier County, along with its entitlement city, Naples, has been allocated $2,192,287 in Community
Development Block Grant(CDBG) funds for FY2016-2017. In addition, unused funds will be allocated
from FY 2015-2016 $336,614, FY 2014-2015 $170,027.01, FY2013-2014 $19,638.50, FY2012-2013
$10,919.13, FY2011-2012 $29,536.97,FY2010-2011 $651.03,FY2008-2009 $10,874.90, FY 2007-2008
$141,472.38, FY2006-2007 $14,137, FY 2005-2006 $54,664.04, FY2004-2005 $8,912, FY2003-2004
$3,480, FY2002-2003 $133,602.48, and FY2001-2002 $11,642.76. Eligible activities for CDBG funds
include, but are not limited to: construction and renovation of public facilities, land acquisition, and
public services in.accordance with 24 CFR § 570.201. Approximately 100% of the total allocation will
benefit low and moderate-income persons.
Collier County has been allocated $477,136 in HOME Initiative Partnership Program (HOME) funds for
FY2016-2017 to expand the supply of decent, affordable housing for low and very low-income families.
In addition, unused funds will be allocated from FY2014-2015 $7,000.20, FY 2013-2014 $108,399.25,
FY2012-2013 $43,386.55, FY2010-2011 $67,014, FY2009-2010 $42,077.07, FY2008-2009 $38,006.76,
FY2007-2008 $11,433.48, FY2006-2007 $271.19, FY2003-2004 $32,472.97 and FY2002-2003
$1,530.84. Unallocated HUD required CHDO Set Aside funds are allocated once an eligible project
request is received and approved. Approximately 100% of the total HOME allocation will eventually be
used to benefit very low and low-income citizens.
Collier County has been allocated $184,402 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from FY2016-
2017. ESG funds may be used for emergency homeless shelters operations, re-housing of homeless
individuals and families, Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), and homelessness
prevention activities and outreach. Approximately 100% of the total allocation will benefit the homeless
or individuals/families that are at risk of homelessness.
Proposed projects for the FY2016-2017 funding year and those funded with prior year unallocated funds
have been identified in the One Year Action Plan section of the Consolidated Plan.
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During the Public Hearing on June 28,2016,these plans and projects will be presented for approval by
the Board of County Commissioners. If,for any reason,this item is continued by the Board of County
Commissioners it will be heard at the July 12,2016 Board of County Commissioners regular meeting,
with no further advertising required.
Public Comment Period
There will be a public comment period from May 20, 2016 to June 20, 2016 regarding both the
Consolidated Plan and the One Year Action Plan. During this period,the draft Plans will be available for
review in all County public libraries, at the Public Information Desk in the Harmon Turner Building on
the Collier County Government Main Campus, in the Community and Human Services Division office
located at 3339 E Tamiami Trail, Building H, Suite 211, Naples FL 34112, and the Collier County web
site at www.colliergov.net. The document is available in a format accessible to persons with disabilities
upon request (239-252-6287). All comments (received through the CHS office, either written, by
telephone,via email, regular mail or in person)from citizens will be considered in preparing the final FY
2016-2021 Consolidated Plan and One Year Action Plan for FY 2016-2017. CHS will respond to all
comments in writing within 15 days of receipt.
Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer,
Collier County complies with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3600, et seq) and County Fair Housing
Ordinance 92-9.
Next Step
One public meeting will be held to take input on the draft Consolidated and One Year Action Plans. It
will be held on Thursday,June 2 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Golden Gate Library located at 2432 Lucerne
Road,Naples,FL 34116.
Final Action
Adoption of the FY 2016-2021 Consolidated Plan and One Year Action Plan (FY 2016-2017) is
scheduled for Tuesday June 28, 2016 at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners. If, for any reason, this item is continued by the Board of County Commissioners it will
be heard at the July 12, 2016 Board of County Commissioners regular meeting. This provides the ability
to meet the HUD deadline for the Action Plan submittal in August 2016. The Consolidated Plan and
Action Plan may be amended after this time, should the need arise. If you require special aid or services
as addressed in the Americans with Disabilities Act or require someone to translate or sign,please contact
the Community Human Services office at (239) 252-4663, no later than two (2) days prior to the public
hearing date. For additional information contact Kimberley Grant at (239) 252-6287 or
KimberleyGrant@Colliergov.net.
Publication Date:
EQUAL HOUSING
OPP ORTU MITY
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COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
HUD Plan de Accion del ano fiscal 2015-2016 y de modificacion sustancial
Aviso de Reunion Pt blica
Anuncio de Participacion Ciudadana
El Condado de Collier esti desarrollando el plan de accion de un ano para el ano fiscal 2015-
2016 como parte del Plan Consolidado de 5 altos (CP)para los altos fiscales 2011-2016, como es
requerido por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE.UU. (HUD). Los
objetivos del Plan Consolidado se identifican como: proporcionar viviendas dignas;proporcionar
un entorno de vida adecuado; y ampliar las oportunidades economicas para las personas de muy
bajos, bajos, y moderados ingresos. El Plan Consolidado guia los esfuerzos del Condado de
Collier para abordar las actividades de vivienda, asi como las actividades comunitarias. Este
plan de accion de un aflo determina los gastos para los proyectos que se llevaran a cabo en el ano
del programa 2015-2016.
El Condado de Collier, junto con la ciudad de Naples, han estado asignados $2,192,287 en
fondos federales para el ano fiscal 2016 -2017. Ademas, fondos suplementarios no utilizados en
FY2015-2016 $336,614, FY 2014-2015 $170,027.01, FY2013-2014 $19,638.50, FY2012-2013
$10,919.13 FY2011-2012 $29,536.97, FY 2010-2011 $651.03, FY2008-2009 $10,874.90,
FY2007-2008 $141,472.38, FY2006-2007 $14,137, FY2005-2006 $54,664.04, FY2004-2005
$8,912, FY2003-2004 $3,480, FY2002-2003 $133,602.48 and FY 2001-2002 $11,642.76. Las
actividades elegibles para los fondos CDBG incluyen, pero no se limitan a: la construction y
renovacion de instalaciones publicas, adquisicion de terrenos, y los servicios publicos, de
acuerdo con el 24 CFR § 570.201. Aproximadamente 100% de la asignacion total beneficiary a
personas de bajos y moderados ingresos.
El Condado de Collier ha recibido$477,136 en fondos del Programa de Asociacion para
Inversions en Vivienda(HOME)para FY2015 -2016 para ampliar la oferta de vivienda digna y
asequible para familias de bajos y muy bajos ingresos. Ademas,fondos suplementarios no
utilizados en FY 2014-2015 $7,000.20, FY2013-2014 $108,399.25, FY 2012-2013 $43,386.55,
FY 2010-2011 $67,014, FY2009-2010 $42,077.07,FY2008-2009 $38,006.76, FY2007-2008
$11,433.48, FY 2006-2007$271.19,FY 2003-2004 $32,472.97 and FY 2002-2003 $1,530.84.
Fondos recibidos en este ano se porcionera para la adquisicion de terrenos/edificios. HUD
requiere que fondos reservados para CHDOs sean asignan cuando una solicitud para un proyecto
elegible esta recibida y aprobada. Aproximadamente el 100% de la asignacion total de HOME
sera utilizado para beneficiar a los ciudadanos de muy bajos y bajos ingresos.
El Condado Collier ha sido asignado $180,474 en fondo para el programa de Soluciones para
Emergencias (ESG)en FY2015—2016.Estos fondos pueden ser utilizados para las operaciones
de los refugios de emergencia,para el realojamiento de las personas y familias sin hogar, el
Sistema de Informacion de Gestion de Personas sin Hogar(HMIS),y actividades de prevencion
contra la falta de vivienda. Aproximadamente 100%de la asignacion total beneficiary las
personas sin hogar o los individuos/familias que estan en riesgo de quedarse sin hogar. Los
fondos de ESG se distribuiran de acuerdo con la direccion de HUD.
Proyectos propuestos para el ano fiscal 2015 -2016 han sido identificados en el Plan de Accion
de Un Ano.
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Durante la audiencia publica el 14 Julio de 2015, estos proyectos seran aprobados por la Junta de
Comisionados del Condado.
Periodo decomentarios publicos
Habra un periodo de comentarios publicos desde el l0 junio 2015 al 10 julio 2015 en relacion
con el Plan de Accion de Un Ano. Durante este periodo,el proyecto del plan estara disponible
para su revision en las bibliotecas publicas del Condado,en el mostrador de Informacion Publica
en el edifico de Harmon Turner en el campus central del Gobierno del Condado de Collier,en la
oficina del departamento de comunidad y servicios humans, ubicada en 3339 E Tamiami Trail,
Edificio H,#211,Naples FL 34112,y el sitio web del Condado de Collier en
www.colliergov.net El documento esta disponible en un format() accesible para las personas
con discapacidad que lo soliciten(239-252-6287). Todos los comentarios(recibidos a traves de
la oficina de HHVS,ya sea por escrito,por telefono,por correo electronico, correo postal o en
persona) de los ciudadanos se tendran en cuenta en la preparacion del Plan Consolidado de un
ano el Plan de Accion del ano fiscal 2015-2016 final. CHS responderan a todas las observaciones
por escrito dentro de los 15 dias de recepción. El Condado de Collier es un Empleador de
Igualdad de Oportunidades.
El Condado de Collier cumple con la Ley de Vivienda Justa(42 USC 3600, et seq)y la
ordenanza de Vivienda Justa#92-9.
Siguiente Paso
Dos reuniones publicas se llevaran a cabo para tomar la entrada en el proyecto de Plan de
Accion. La primera reunion publica se llevara a cabo el miercoles,24 de junio 2015 a las 3 p.m.
hasta las 5 p.m. en la biblioteca en Immokalee, ubicada en 417 N. First Street, Immokalee, FL
34142. La segunda reunion publica se llevara a cabo el jueves,25 de junio 2015 15:00-17:00 en
la Biblioteca en Golden Gate ubicado en 2432 Lucerne Road,Naples, FL 34116
Accion Final
Aprobacion del Plan de Accion de Un Ano (Ano Fiscal 2015-2016) esta programada para el
martes 14 julio, 2015 en el reunion regular de la Junta de los Comisionados del Condado. Esto
proporciona la capacidad de cumplir con el plazo de HUD para la presentacion del Plan de
Accion el 14 de agosto de 2015. El Plan de Accion podra ser modificado despues de este tiempo,
en caso de necesidad.
Si necesita ayuda o servicios especiales segun lo indica la el acto de Americans with Disabilities
o requerir a alguien para traducir o firmar,por favor comuniquese con la oficina del
departamento de Vivienda,y Servicios Humanos y Veteranos en el(239) 252-4663, en el plazo
de dos(2) dias antes de la la fecha de la audiencia publica. Para obtener informacion adicional,
comuniquese con Kimberley Grant al (239)252-6287 o KimberleyGrant(cicolliergov.net
Publication Date: June 10,2015
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Collier County Needs Assessment
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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Socioeconomic Overview 5
Population Dynamics 5
Economic Overview 6
Housing and Homeless Needs 9
Housing Stock Characteristics 9
Housing Needs 12
Homeless Needs 15
Public Facilities and Infrastructure Needs 17
Public Facilities Needs 17
Infrastructure and Public Improvement Needs 17
Special Population Needs 19
Community Participation Results 21
Community Meetings 21
Stakeholder Interviews 23
Focus Groups 27
Survey of County Residents 28
Conclusions 35
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Introduction
Every five years, Collier County must prepare a strategic plan, known as the Consolidated
Plan, to govern the use of federal housing and community development grant funds that it
receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD). At about the
same time that the County prepares a new Consolidated Plan, it must also submit to HUD
an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) examining any potential barriers to
housing choice based on protected class. Federally protected classes include race, ethnicity,
national origin,religion, sex, familial status, and disability status.
The grant funds received from HUD by the County that are covered by the Consolidated
Plan include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Program.
The County must also submit to HUD separate Annual Action Plans for each of the five
years during the Consolidated Plan period. The Annual Action Plans serve as the County's
yearly applications to HUD and are required to receive annual allocations from the three
grant programs. Annual grant award amounts are determined by a formula administered
by HUD, and may change slightly from year to year.
When preparing a Consolidated Plan and related Action Plans, grantees must assess
housing, community development, and homeless needs within their jurisdictions. This
Needs Assessment report will serve as background for Collier County as it identifies
funding priorities and related projects for the 2016-2017 program year. Needs Assessment
findings will also be incorporated into the 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan as a means of
developing goals and strategies to address priority housing, community development, and
homeless needs over the five-year term. Finally, the report also identifies potential issues
and barriers that may affect housing choice in the County.
Under HUD's grant program regulations, Collier County may use its HUD grant funds in the
unincorporated portions of the County, as well as within incorporated cities that cooperate
with the County for the purpose of receiving HUD grant awards. Of its three incorporated
cities, only Naples currently partners with the County to use HUD grant funds; Marco Island
had previously participated,but opted out as of 2012.
The Needs Assessment relies on demographic, economic, and housing data to identify top
needs in Collier County. It also draws heavily upon substantial community input collected
through public meetings, focus groups, interviews, and a survey. Summaries of quantitative
and qualitative research findings are provided, along with a synthesis of top housing,
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community development, and homeless needs. The appendices lists agencies that gave
input for the needs assessment and provides the complete results of the community survey.
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Socioeconomic Overview
This section presents demographic and economic information collected from the Census
Bureau,the Bureau of Economic Analysis,the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other sources.
Data was used to analyze a broad range of socioeconomic characteristics, including
population growth, age, employment, income, and poverty. Ultimately, the information
presented in this section helps illustrate the underlying conditions that have shaped
housing and community needs in the county.
To supplement 2000 and 2010 census data, information for this analysis was also gathered
from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS). The ACS data covers similar
topics as the decennial counts, but also includes data not appearing in the 2010 census
such as household income and poverty. The key difference in these datasets is that ACS
data represents samples as opposed to a 100 percent count; however, population
distributions from the ACS data can be compared to those from the census.
Papulation Dynamics
Collier County is the 17th largest county by population in the state of Florida and has
approximately 1.7% of the state's overall population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau,
its 2014 estimated population is 348,777. As of 2010, the County estimated an additional
65,000 to 72,000 residents during season (from October to May).
Population growth for the county has remained steady, growing at a rate of 27.9%between
2000 and 2010 and 8.5% between 2010 and 2014. The projected population growth rate
by 2020 is slightly less than 10.0% (9.6%). Table 1 below shows the population count in
Collier County, as drawn from the 1990, 2000, and 2010 censuses and the 2014 American
Community Survey.
Table 1.Population Change in Collier County, 1990-2020
1990 2000 2010 2014
Population 152,099 251,377 321,520 348,777
Growth Rate 65.3% 27.9% 8.5%
Source: 1990,2000,and 2010 U.S.Census and American Community Survey 2014 1-Year Estimates
Population by Age
The population of Collier County can be characterized as older than the overall population
of Florida and the U.S. with a median age of 47.9 years in 2014, compared to 41.3 years for
the state of Florida and 37.0 for the nation. In 2014, residents over the age of 65 accounted
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for over a quarter of the County's population (29.7%). Approximately 1 in 5 residents
(18.3%) were under the age of 5.
Population by Race
While the majority of Collier County residents were non-Latino white (64.2%) as of ACS
2014 estimates, the rates of diverse populations have steadily increased, according to the
Census Bureau. The Latino population grew by 301.2% in the decades between 1990 and
2010,while the African American population rose by 196%.
The growth of the Latino population in the county is anticipated to continue its upward
trend, increasing at an annual rate of approximately 2.3% between the years of 2010 and
2040 to surpass 160,000. The number of individuals who speak a language other than
English in the home was 31%in 2010.
Figure 1.Population by Race and Ethnicity
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69%
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Latino
African American
Asian
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Source: U.S.Census Bureau 2014 1-Year American Community Survey Table B03002
Economic Overview
Labor Force and Total Employment
Data regarding the labor force, defined as the total number of persons working or looking
for work, and employment, or the number of persons working, as gathered from Bureau of
Labor Statistics estimates are presented below. As shown, labor force and employment
figures in the County reflects a gradual decline in the unemployment rate since 2011.
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Table 2.Unemployment Rates in Collier County
Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Unemployment Rate 8.7% 7.5% 5.7% 4.9% 4.6%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Local Area Unemployment,http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/dsry?la
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, major private-sector employers in the county
included Naples Community Hospital, Publix Supermarkets, and Walmart. As of 2014, the
top employment industries in the county, based on percentage of employment for the
overall workforce,were:
1. Leisure and Hospitality(19.7%)
2. Trade Transportation,and Utilities (19.3%)
3. Educational and Health Services (14.3%)
4. Professional and Business Services (10.5%)
5. Government(9.7%)
6. Construction (9.2%) --�
7. Financial Activities (5.6%)
8. Other Services (4.5%)
9. Natural Resource and Mining(3.4%)
10.Manufacturing(2.6%)
11. Information (1.1%)
Annual wages for the top employment industries for 2014 were:
1. Financial Activities $86,624
2. Information$64,982
3. Professional and Business Services $57,024
4. Government$51,534
5. Manufacturing$ 49,064
6. Educational and Health Services $48,286
7. Construction$ 42,501
8. Trade,Transportation and Utilities$37,285
9. Other Services $32,623
10. Leisure and Hospitality$28,801
11. Natural Resource and Mining$25,894
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Income and Earnings Dynamics Overview
Income and earning dynamics are important to assessing community needs related to
ability to access housing, healthcare, food, and other quality of life indicators. Collier
County's cost of living is slightly higher than the Florida state average. The price level index
for 2013 was 100.28, compared to the Florida state average set at 100. Personal per capita
income for 2014 was $73,869, while median household income was $56,250 and median
family income was $65,373.
While Collier County is one of the wealthiest counties in Florida, with a per capita income
that is approximately 1.4 times that of the state,there are significant poverty indicators and
geographic areas of poverty. Four Collier communities have per capita incomes ranging
from $9,496 to $24,556, according to the 2010 Census: Immokalee and three communities
in the Greater Naples area (Naples Manor, Golden Gate City, and Naples Park).Additionally,
Collier County has 5 zip codes designated as Low Income Areas by U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (34142, 34114, 34104, 34113, and 34116).
Between 1989 and 2009, the number of persons living in poverty increased 56% in the
county. Children under the age of 18 years living in poverty increased by 138% for this 20
year period, compared to an overall increase of 44% in the state of Florida. The use of
�., entitlements also increased during the time between 1990 and 2010. According to the
USDA, the use of the Women, Infants, and Children's (WIC) Nutrition Program, which
provides food and nutritional assistance to pregnant and new mothers and children
through 5 years of age, increasing by over 174%.
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Housing and Homeless Needs
This housing need assessment presents a snapshot of current housing conditions in Collier
County, including characteristics of the housing stock, housing cost and affordability,
subsidized housing locations, and the availability of accessible housing.
Housing Stock Characteristics
According to the 2010-2014 American Community Survey, there are an estimated 199,818
housing units in Collier County, an increase of 38.2% since 2000. Over one-third of these
homes are vacant (36.8%), well above the national vacancy rate of 12.5%. As Table 3
shows,the county's supply of seasonal housing is the driving factor behind its high vacancy
rate - more than three-fourths of vacant units are for seasonal, recreational, or other
occasional use. Other vacancies, however, did increase significantly since 2000, by 149.8%
in comparison to 22.7%for occupied housing units.
Table 3.Housing Units by Occupancy Status in Collier County
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Occupied Housing Units 102,973 126,331 22.7%
Vacant Housing Units 41,563 73,487 76.8%
For Seasonal,Recreational,Occasional Use 34,337 55,438 61.5%
Other Vacant Units 7,226 18,049 149.8%
Vacancy Rate 28.8% 36.8% +8.0 points
Sources:U.S.Census 2000 SF1 Tables H003 and H005;2010-2014 5-Year American Community Survey
Tables B25002 and B25004
The large majority of housing in Collier County is owner-occupied - 72.9% compared to
64.4% in the U.S (see Table 4). Exactly half of homes are single family detached and 37.7%
are multifamily (2 or more units). While the share of multifamily housing is above that of
the nation (25.9%), it is notable that owner-occupied housing outnumbers rental housing
for every structure type. Condominium units (i.e., owner-occupied housing with more than
5 units per structure) make up 15.1% of housing in Collier versus 2.1% in the U.S.
Variety in terms of tenure and structure type is important in providing housing options to
meet the needs of all residents, including low-income, elderly, persons with disabilities,and
other special needs populations. Multifamily housing, including rental apartments, are
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often more affordable than single-family homes for low- to moderate-income households
and those with fixed incomes. Multifamily units may also be the preference of elderly and
disabled householders who are unable or do not desire to maintain a single-family home.
Table 4.Housing Units by Structure Type in Collier County,2010-2014
Units in Owner Renter Total
Structure Number Share, Number Share Number Share
1,detached 54,714 59.4% 8,429 24.6% 63,143 50.0%
1,attached 7,115 7.7% 1,998 5.8% 9,113 7.2%
2 to 4 6,536 7.1% 5,804 16.9% 12,340 9.8%
5 to 9 5,833 6.3% 5,439 15.9% 11,272 8.9%
10 to 49 8,875 9.6% 8,332 24.3% 17,207 13.6%
50 or more 4,376 4.8% 2,484 7.2% 6,860 5.4%
Mobile home 4,444 4.8% 1,779 5.2% 6,223 4.9%
Other 165 0.2% 8 0.0% 173 0.1%
Total 92,058 100.0% 34,273 100.0% 126,331 100.0%
Sources:U.S.Census 2010-2014 5-Year American Community Survey Table B25032
The age of an area's housing stock can have substantial impact on housing conditions and
costs. As housing ages, maintenance costs rise, which can present significant affordability
issues for low- and moderate-income homeowners. Aging rental stock can lead to rental
rate increases to address physical issues, or deteriorating conditions if building owners opt
to defer maintenance.Additionally, homes built prior to 1978 present the potential for lead
exposure risk due to lead-based paint.
The figure on the following page shows the age of housing stock for Collier County. The
largest share of homes were built during the 1990s (29.3%), followed by the 1980s
(26.7%). In comparison to national figures, Collier County's housing stock is much newer.
One-quarter of homes in the county were built since 20001 versus 15.9% of those
nationwide. Homes at elevated risk for lead hazard exposure (those built before 1980) are
18.7% of the county's stock versus over half(56.3%) across the U.S.
1 Age of housing estimates for Collier County and the state of Florida are taken from the 2010-2014 American
Community Survey,which collects data over a five-year time frame to reduce sampling error.Because figures
reflect data collected from 2010 to 2014, the estimated number of housing units built since 2010 (1,227 in
Collier County) is likely lower than the actual number of recently-built units. The 2014 1-year American
Community Survey estimate (reflective of data collected in 2014 only) puts the number of housing units built
since 2010 in Collier County at 2,248.
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Figure 2.Age of Housing in Collier County J1
2010 to present 1,227
2000-2009 "� 49,313
.B' 1990-1999 58,552
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1.980-1.989 53,275
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1970-1979 ti 25,876
1960-1969 7,816
1950-1959 11 2,507
Before 1950 1,252
0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000
Number of Housing Units
Source: U.S.Census Bureau 2010-2014 5-Year American Community Survey Table B25034
One of the most important aspects of any jurisdiction's housing stock is the cost associated
with owning or renting a home. Stakeholder input overwhelmingly indicated high housing
costs as an issue for low- and moderate-income households, as well as middle-income
households, including persons employed in education, healthcare, and social assistance
industries. Figure 3 below identifies housing costs for households by tenure in Collier
County. For owners, monthly housing costs include mortgages, real estate taxes, various
insurances, utilities/fuels, mobile home costs, and condominium fees. For renters, costs
include contract rent plus utilities.
For owners, the most common range of monthly housing costs is over $2,000 (23.8%),
followed by $1,000 to $1,499 (19.4%) and $1,500 to $1,999 (13.0%). Together, these cost
ranges comprise over half of Collier County owner households. Note that this distribution
includes owners with and without a mortgage; lower cost ranges likely represent a large
number of owners who do not have mortgages.
Looking at renters, one-third pay between $1,000 and $1,499 for monthly housing costs.
Thirteen percent spend between $900 and $999 and another 13% spend between $800
and $899. Only 5.9% of renters pay less than $500 for housing, indicating a limited supply
of housing at the lower priced end of the spectrum, as stakeholders identified. The next
section takes a more in-depth look at issues of housing affordability in Collier County.
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Figure 3.Monthly Housing Costs in Collier County
Under$300
$300-$399
$400-$499
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$800-$899
$900-$999
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$2,000 or more
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0%
Share of Households
=Owner Households ■Renter Households
Source: U.S.Census Bureau 2010-2014 5-Year American Community Survey Tables B25094 and B25063
Housing Needs
To assess affordability and other types of housing needs, HUD identifies four housing
problems:
1. A household is cost burdened if monthly housing costs (including property taxes,
insurance, energy payments, water/sewer service, and trash collection for owners and
utilities for renters) exceed 30% of monthly household income. A severe cost burden
occurs when more than 50% of monthly household income is spent on monthly housing
costs.
2. A household is overcrowded if there is more than 1.0 persons per room, not including
kitchens and bathrooms. A household is severely overcrowded if there are more than
1.5 persons per room,not including kitchens or bathrooms.
3. A housing unit lacks complete kitchen facilities if it lacks one or more of the following
facilities: cooking facilities, a refrigerator, or a sink with piped water.
4. A housing unit lacks complete plumbing facilities if it lacks one or more of the following
facilities: hot and cold piped water,a flush toilet, and a bathtub or shower.
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To assess housing need, HUD receives a special tabulation of data from the U.S. Census
Bureau's American Community Survey that is largely not available through standard
Census products. This data, known as the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy
(CHAS) data, counts the number of households that fit certain combinations of HUD-
specified criteria, such as housing needs by income level, race, and ethnicity. CHAS data for
low- and moderate-income households in Collier County (households with incomes of 80%
area median income or less) is provided below.
Table 5.Households with One or More Housing Needs by Income for Collier County
Renter Households Owner Households
Income Share Share
With With
Needs Total with Needs Total with
Needs Needs
Up to 30%AMI 4,495 5,620 80.0% 4,965 6,380 77.8%
31%to 50%AMI 4,180 5,025 83.2% 5,690 7,760 73.3%
51%to 80%AMI 5,060 6,995 72.3% 7,545 13,230 57.0%
Total up to 80%AMI 13,735 17,640 77.9% 18,200 27,370 66.5%
Source:2008-2012 CHAS
Note: As of 2015, the median income for the Naples-Marco Island MSA (which includes Collier County) was
$66,500.
According to the 2008-2012 CHAS data (Table 5), there are an estimated 13,735 low- and
moderate-income renter households and 18,200 low- and moderate-income owner
households with one or more housing needs in Collier County. Over three-fourths of
renters with incomes under 80% AMI have at least one housing need, as do two-thirds of
owners.
By far the most common housing needs are cost burdens, as Table 6 shows. Of the low- and
moderate-income housing needs populations shown, 94.0% of renters and 97.9% of
owners spend at least 30% of their income on housing. Owners make up a larger share of
the cost burdened population at 27,370 households (a rate of 65.1%) but renters are more
likely to face a cost burden (with a rate of 73.2%).
Severe cost burdens affect a smaller but still sizeable share of low/moderate income
households - 37.0% of renters and 42.1% of owners. Combined there are a total of 18,045
households with incomes below 80% AMI spending more than half of their income on
housing.
While HUD funds are primarily targeted to households with incomes below 80% AMI,
higher income bands are also provided in Table 6 to assess other potential housing issues
in Collier County. It is typically assumed that those with incomes above 80% AMI have
access to enough housing options to secure a unit for less than 30% of their annual income,
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'�' and thus, that cost burdens at these income levels are results of choice rather than of a
limited supply of appropriately affordable housing. Community input, however, indicates
that Collier County's high housing costs may preclude many middle income households,
including those employed in education, healthcare, and social assistance industries, from
affording housing.The data from Table 5 suggests support for these claims - over one-third
of renters and two-fifths of owners with incomes from 81%-100%AMI have a cost burden.
One-fifth of owners have a severe cost burden.
Looking at all households in Collier County regardless of income or tenure, 40.0% spend
more than 30% of their income on housing costs. Of those, about half (or 19.3% of all
households) are severely cost burdened.
Table 6.Households Cost Burdens and Severe Cost Burdens by Income for Collier County
Renter Households Owner Households
Income Share With Cost Share
With Cost
Total with Cost Total with Cost
Burden Burden Burden Burden
Housing Cost Burdens
Up to 30%AMI 4,310 5,620 76.7% 4,920 6,380 77.1%
i--... 31%to 50%AMI 3,930 5,025 78.2% 5,575 7,760 71.8%
51%to 80%AMI 4,675 6,995 66.8% 7,315 13,230 55.3%
81%to 100%AMI 1,170 3,380 34.6% 3,765 8,740 43.1%
Over 100%AMI 1,100 8,840 12.4% 11,625 54,965 21.1%
Total 15,185 29,860 50.9% 33,200 91,075 36.5%
Total up to 80%AMI 12,915 17,640 73.2% 17,810 27,370 65.1%
Severe Housing Cost Burdens
Up to 30%AMI 3,785 5,620 67.3% 4,275 6,380 67.0%
31%to 50%AMI 1,760 5,025 35.0% 3,565 7,760 45.9%
51%to 80%AMI 990 6,995 14.2% 3,670 13,230 27.7%
81%to 100%AMI 290 3,380 8.6% 1,680 8,740 19.2%
Over 100%AMI 330 8,840 3.7% 3,050 54,965 5.5%
Total 7,155 29,860 24.0% 16,240 91,075 17.8%
Total up to 80%AMI 6,535 17,640 37.0% 11,510 27,370 42.1%
Source: 2008-2012 CHAS
Housing Affordability
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The National Low Income Housing Coalition's annual Out of Reach report examines rental
housing rates relative to income levels for counties and metro areas throughout the U.S.
The figure below shows annual household income and hourly wages needed to afford Fair
Market Rents (FMRs) in Collier County for one,two,and three bedrooms units.
Figure 4. Required Income, Wages, and Hours to Afford Fair Market Rents in Collier County,
2015
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Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition Out of Reach 2015,Accessed from
http://nlihc.org/sites/default/files/oor/files/reports/state/0OR_2015_FL.pdf
To afford a one bedroom rental unit at the Collier County FMR of$795 without being cost
burdened would require an annual income of at least $31,800. This amount translates to a
40 hour work week at an hourly wage of$15, a 76 hour work week at the minimum wage
of$8.05, or a 44 hour work week at the average renter wage of$13.88. The two bedroom
FMR of$990 translates to an hourly wage of$19, a 95 hour work week at minimum wage,
or a 55 hour work week at the average renter wage. Statewide, a minimum wage employee
would need to work about the same number of hours as in Collier: 77 hours per work to
afford a one bedroom unit and 97 for a two bedroom unit. Work weeks at the average
statewide renter wage are also very similar to those in Collier County.
Homeless Needs
In January 2015, Collier County conducted its annual Point-In-Time survey count of the
County's homeless population. The count identified 389 homeless residents in total,
comprised of 211 persons in emergency shelter, 134 in transitional housing, and 44 who
were unsheltered. This count reflects an increase of 28 persons in comparison to the 2014
Point-In-Time count of 361.
The homeless population presented with several social service and mental health
needs/issues such as:
• Chronic substance abuse - 121 persons
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• Adults with disabilities- 103 persons
• Domestic violence survivors -90 persons
• Serious mental illness- 33 persons
• Chronically homeless - 32 persons
• Veterans- 5 persons
• HIV/AIDS - 3 persons
The Point-in-Time Count included 63 children in families, 31 unaccompanied youth (4 of
whom were under age 18), and 18 parenting youth with 10 children. The Hunger and
Homeless Coalition of Collier County's public schools'liaison reported serving 592 students
from the start of the school year to January 29th. In addition to those meeting HUD's
definition of homelessness, this count also includes children awaiting foster care
placement, families doubled up with relatives or friends, and unaccompanied youth living
staying with relatives or friends.
Input from service providers in Collier County identified some top needs for homeless
persons or persons at risk of homelessness as:
• Rapid rehousing
• Tenant based rental assistance
• Supportive housing for persons with physical and/or mental disabilities
• Access to substance abuse and mental health programs
• Assistance navigating social services network
• Transportation assistance
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Public Facilities and Infrastructure Needs
This needs assessment conducted for Collier County uncovered significant needs related to
public facilities and improvements to public infrastructure.
Public Facilities Needs
The top needs for public facilities were reported to be for community centers, health care
facilities, and public safety stations/offices. In the course of the engagement with residents
and stakeholders relative to this assessment, many described a need for more
opportunities for social interaction for seniors and activities for youth and children.
Presumably, community centers and similar facilities would be necessary in order to
provide these types of services. The lack of affordable, accessible healthcare services was
also frequently mentioned. Many physicians, doctors, and other health providers serving
the county are said to offer concierge-based services in which patients pay premium fees in
order to receive a higher level of service and access to their providers. These concierge-
based practices do not typically accept Medicare or Medicaid patients. As a result, many
low- and moderate-income residents expressed a need for healthcare facilities providing
services at lower cost. Public safety facilities, such as fire, police or emergency management
facilities were also described by residents as significant public facility needs.
In the public survey conducted as part of this needs assessment and described more fully
later in this report, respondents were asked to rank public facility needs in the County as
high, moderate, or low need. The top three needs ranked as high need were community
centers (ranked high by 57.3% of respondents), health care facilities (48.2%), and public
safety officers (46.3%).
Infrastructure and Public Improvement Needs
Demolition or redevelopment of blighted properties was seen by Collier County residents
as an important need. Additionally, the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
has undertaken several subarea studies of bicycle and pedestrian mobility in communities
throughout the County. Though only a few individual communities have been studied to
date, the MPO reports have indicated significant needs for sidewalks, bike lanes, and
pedestrian safety improvements. For example, in Naples Manor, the MPO report graded the
community with an overall level of service of D. Of 31 streets in the community, only one
had sidewalks on both sides of the road. The proximity of Lely High School and Parkside
Elementary School to the area heighten the need for public improvements. Improved street
lighting and the addition of street furniture, such as benches and signs, was often a
frequent recommendation as well. Similar findings were contained in a separate MPO
report on the Immokalee area.
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Over 35% of respondents to the public survey rated demolition or redevelopment of
blighted properties as a high need. Another 42% of respondents rated this a moderate
need. Needs for sidewalk, street lighting, and street furniture were determined based on a
review of prior studies conducted by the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization.
County staff in the Growth Management Department confirmed these as needs.
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Special Population Needs
The table below depicts the needs of special populations within Collier County that were
reported by county residents and other local stakeholders. Special populations include the
elderly, residents with disabilities, domestic violence survivors, residents with limited
English proficiency, and migrant workers.
Table 7.Special Populations Needs
Elderly People with Disabilities
Increased affordable housing options Increased affordable housing options
Supportive housing services Increased accessible housing options
Accessible housing for disabled seniors Fair housing education related to source of
Memory care services for residents with income discrimination
dementia Supportive housing services
Accessible transportation for seniors with Increased independent living facilities
disabilities Special education support in school setting
Affordable transportation Accessible transportation
Social activities and programs Affordable transportation
Domestic Violence Survivors
People with Limited English Proficiency
and Migrant Workers
Increased affordable housing options Increased affordable housing options
Supportive housing services Employment skills and job training
Employment skills and job training Fair housing education
Substance abuse counseling services Improved maintenance of affordable housing
Affordable transportation Affordable transportation
Childcare subsidies/assistance ESL services in schools and for adults
Financial literacy classes Financial literacy classes
Fair housing education Childcare subsidies/assistance
Sources: Stakeholder interviews, community meetings, focus groups, and community survey conducted
during November and December,2015
As indicated in the socioeconomic overview of this assessment, the elderly population in
the county is high and rising, creating a need for special focus on the needs of the county's
elderly population. Additionally, as elderly residents are likely to have higher rates of
disabilities, the rise in elderly population also creates a need for increased attention to
services for disabled residents. The Department of Social Work from Florida Gulf Coast
University conducted a needs assessment for the Leadership Coalition on Aging for Collier
County in 2012. The report detailed several other community needs amongst the county's
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elderly population including: social isolation; need for social activities; difficulty navigating
systems and application processes related to healthcare, transportation, and housing; need
for Independent Living services and programs; need for supplemental food assistance; low-
income housing; and supportive housing with assisted daily living skills activities.2
2 http://www.collierseniorresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/LCA-report-electronic-finalLpdf.
Last accessed on 01/04/2016.
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Community Participation Results
The community outreach process used to elicit input regarding community needs,
affordable housing, and fair housing included four community meetings, two focus groups,
individual and small group interviews, and an online and hard copy survey in English and
Spanish. Participation was sought from persons living or working in Collier County,
specifically including representatives from organizations working with low- and moderate-
income populations, homeless persons, domestic violence survivors, migrant workers,
persons with limited English proficiency, seniors, and persons with disabilities. Housing
professionals (housing providers, lenders, real estate agents, fair housing advocates, and
others) were also invited to participate. This section provides more details about each
outreach method and a summary of the responses received.
Community Meetings
The County held four community meetings in different neighborhoods throughout Collier
County during the weeks of November 2 and November 9, 2015. Table 8 provides the
locations, dates,and times for each of the community meetings.
Table 8.Needs Identification Community Meetings
Date Area Time Location Number of
Attendees
11/03/2015 West Naples 5 pm Estates Branch Library, 1266 10
Golden Gate Blvd,West Naples
11/04/2015 Naples 6 pm Naples Regional Library,650 9
Central Ave,Naples
11/05/2015 Immokalee 5 pm Immokalee Branch Library,417 14
N First St,Immokalee
11/10/2015 East Naples 5 pm East Naples Branch Library, 22
8787 Tamiami Trail E,Naples
Themes emerging from comments received at the community meetings are highlighted
below.
Housing Needs
• A growing need for senior housing and services, especially given the limited supply of
affordable senior housing currently available. Additional senior centers are also
needed. There is a need for services for seniors with dementia, especially assistance in
securing housing.
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• A need for supportive housing for persons with developmental disabilities. Current
resources do not meet the need for supportive housing, and this need is likely to grow
as parents of adults with development disabilities age and are no longer able to care for
them.
• More transitional housing and counseling services are needed for persons with
substance abuse issues.
• In Naples, need housing that is affordable to all segments of the workforce, including
teachers, healthcare workers, social assistance providers, and tourism industry
employees. High housing costs in Naples mean longer commute times from more
affordable locations.
• Housing stock in Immokalee is not sufficient to meet the needs of the existing workforce
or the professional jobs (teachers, dentists, etc.) the area would like to attract. Options
are needed for middle-income households and households looking to move out of
mobile homes.
• Mobile homes in Immokalee are often run down and overpopulated, but owners have
little incentives to make improvements.
• Question of whether there will be the policy-level will to make real changes regarding
housing options in Collier County,both in Immokalee and Naples.
• East Naples has a high share of affordable housing. Funds should be used for
remodeling existing homes, more permanent senior housing, and more housing
vouchers.
Community Development Needs
• In Immokalee, top community development needs include commercial district
revitalization, healthcare and dental care, bike and walking trails, expanded library
hours, parks and recreation fields, activities for children, senior services, and hands-on
homebuyer education/assistance.
• In East Naples, top community development needs include improved lighting and
sidewalks in Bayshore area, formation of a civic association, a community pool, and a
public garden.
• Public transit is not sufficient to meet the needs of low-income and disabled
populations due to limited routes and service hours, leading to long trip times.
Paratransit pick up times are too broad. For many low-income residents, the cost of
transit is prohibitive.Transit across county lines is difficult.
Fair Housing
• Education is needed for landlords and residents regarding fair housing. Attendees
generally do not know where to file a housing discrimination complaint, although Legal
Aid was often mentioned as a resource.
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Distribution of Community Resources
• Residents in Immokalee felt that community resources are not distributed equally.
Immokalee has fewer and inferior resources such as parks, sports fields, libraries, and
bus shelters.
• Attendees at the Naples meeting noted that library resources and beautification efforts
are not evenly distributed, and that while there are parks throughout the county, access
has been limited historically.
Stakeholder Interviews
In person and telephone interviews with 36 people representing 22 local organizations
were held during November 2015. Participants included local governments departments,
nonprofit organizations, housing developers, and private sector entities located in and/or
serving Naples and unincorporated Collier County(see Table 9).
Table 9.Participating Organizations
United Cerebral Palsy Collier County Mental Health/Drug Court
Collier County Hunger and Homeless Coalition Collier County Court Administration
Collier County Housing Authority Corizon
Legal Aid Collier County Sheriff's Office
Drug Free Collier Lighthouse of Collier
Habitat for Humanity of Collier County David Lawrence Center
Shelter for Abused Women Immokalee Housing&Family Services
Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled Collier County Planning
Harry Chapin Food Bank Goodwill
Able Academy St.Matthews House
Rural Neighborhoods AVOW Hospice
Collier Senior Resources* Residential Options of Florida*
Immokalee CRA* Community Assisted&Supported Living*
Immokalee Chamber of Commerce* Golden Gate Estates Civic Association*
*Participated through community meetings rather than interviews.
Interviewees were asked questions similar but not identical to those posed during the
community meetings. Table 10 contains questions and a summary of response themes.
Because interviews were confidential, summaries of individual interviews are not
provided. Note that not all individuals interviewed responded to every question.
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Table 10.Interview Response Summary
1. What issues and challenges do your clients commonly face?What do you believe they would
name as their top needs in the community?
• Affordable housing for people with convictions and substance abuse issues;residential
treatment facility for children and adolescents
• Transitional housing and support services for those with drug and substance abuse
problems
• Affordable housing that is safe for single mothers
• High deposits and application fees for rental housing
• High childcare costs
• Difficulty accessing services,especially low income residents living in the east who must
come to Naples for services
2. From a professional perspective,what do you believe are the greatest community
development needs in the county?
• Public transportation is needed in Golden Gates
• Improved;public transit; service times are limited and costs are high for low wage
workers
• Improved paratransit;currently has limited hours and doesn't run on Sunday;too
expensive for low-income riders; approval process is too lengthy;window for pickup time
is too wide
• Transportation across county lines is very difficult
• Improved access to healthcare and mental health treatment
• Affordable childcare and afterschool care/activities
• Job and employment training
• Financial literacy
• Entry level jobs with livable wages
• Access to resources and help navigating social assistance network
• Nowhere for people to go upon release from prison;need for better transition out of
justice system and more housing options; Leads to homelessness
• Housing and services for homeless veterans
• English language assistance,English classes,and computer literacy classes in Immokalee
• Afterschool care and transportation assistance in Immokalee
3. What do you believe are the greatest fair and affordable housing needs in the community?
Where is this housing most needed?
• Rental housing in general; lots of condos but few apartments
• Workforce housing,including affordable housing for service/tourism,healthcare,
education,and social service workers in Naples
• Affordable housing in East and North Naples
• Affordable and accessible housing for persons with disabilities,including with support
animals;property managers are often not diligent about accommodations
• Housing with supportive services for residents with physical,mental,and developmental
disabilities
• Intermediate care facilities or group homes
• Expanded public housing and housing choice vouchers/tenant based rental assistance;
Housing Authority waiting list is full
• Senior housing,including with supportive services
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• Much of Immokalee affordable housing is substandard,including farmworker housing;
property issues are not fixed and there are no eviction procedures (people are just put
out on the street)
• Single room occupancy dormitory for single women in Immokalee
• Senior housing in Immokalee
• Multifamily housing in Golden Gates
• For farmworkers,income fluctuates throughout the year which can impact ability to
afford housing
• Could do more housing programs but there is difficulty making required HOME match
• Home sales prices are usually out of reach of Housing Authority residents,which makes it
difficult to help them transition to homeownership
• Housing advisors and relationships with Section 8 landlords
4. What types of recent community development,affordable housing,and fair housing
initiatives have been successful in the area?What made them work?
• Habitat for Humanity; one of the best in the country
• Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
• Noah's Landing-transition from emergency shelter to Habitat for Humanity home
• Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled housing
• David Lawrence Center
• Neighborhood Health Clinic
• St.Matthews and the Friendship House
• Boys and Girls Club
• Youth Haven programs
• Care Club of Collier
• Immokalee CRA
5. What new uses of HUD grant funds should the County consider?
• Substance abuse treatment
• Transitional housing with supportive services
• Legal aid and domestic violence services
• Afterschool programs and youth programming
• Fair housing grant
• Improved transportation/paratransit
• Affordable housing closer to services
• Rapid rehousing program
• Housing counselors to help people find appropriate housing
• Partner with most efficient organizations and choose projects that will really make an
impact on top needs
6. What organizations in the area provide fair housing services?How well are these
organizations coordinated with the work of other organizations in the community?
• Collier County has a fair housing representative,this is not well-publicized
• Legal Aid
• HUD and Florida Commission on Housing
• Unknown
7. Do residents of similar incomes generally have the same range of housing options?
• No,more education regarding fair housing rights is needed for people with limited
English proficiency
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• No,white families have more options than Hispanic family even with similar incomes;
Creole-speaking family is likely to have even more limited options
• Condo application processes may impact housing options
• Source of income discrimination relative to Social Security/Supplemental Security
Income
• Yes
• Unsure
8. Are people in the area segregated in where they live?What characteristics define the
segregation?What causes it to occur?
• Yes,county is racially segregated but may be due to income;there is an intersection
between race and income relative to where people live in Collier County
• More racial minorities in Immokalee (Mexican,Native American,Haitian residents)
• Naples is not diverse
• Golden Gate City and Naples Manor are more diverse but also lower income areas
• Has improved over time
9. Are you aware of any housing discrimination that occurs in the area?If so,what are some
things that can be done to overcome discrimination to make access to housing more
equitable?
• Has heard stories of racism and bias in the rental market
• General sense that there may be some discrimination;landlords have a large enough
demand pool to be picky
• Discrimination is not overt,but is there
• Undocumented workers,persons with criminal history,or no credit end up paying more
for substandard housing because they have less rental options
• Discrimination based on disability
• Discrimination toward families with children
• Many apartment complexes have bilingual staff,which is helpful
• No/not aware of any
10. Are public resources (e.g.,parks,schools,roads,police and fire services,etc.) invested evenly
throughout all neighborhoods?
• Yes
• Parks are great and County puts money towards beautifying roads
• Highly visible roads are often better taken care of
• Parks are needed in Golden Gate Estates and Immokalee
• Schools are generally all good,but some differences in student/teacher ratio and special
education services depending on the area's income
• Parks tend to be better the closer you are to Naples
• Streetlights were turned off in some parts of the county during the Recession
• Immokalee has less access to community resources than other parts of the county
11. Is there anything we haven't discussed that you feel is important to our research?
• Wages for the area are low and generally below market rates
• CDBG grant reporting requirements are onerous and payment by Clerk's office is slow;
many social service agencies have unfavorable view of CDBG/HOME/ESG because of the
red tape associated with getting grant funds
• Policy changes are needed to improve affordable housing; activities of AHAC need to be
acted upon
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• Need to define affordable housing; different groups have different definitions (low
income,workforce,etc.) and it confuses the discussion
• Business community needs to understand that they are part of the issue related to
affordable housing and they may need to put up some money to address it(specifically in
reference to affordable housing for service industry workers in Naples)
• In addition to HUD funds,money from the County general fund should be used toward
addressing affordable housing challenges
• Affordable housing is not on the minds of money seasonal residents who think of Naples
solely as a vacation destination
Focus Groups
Two focus groups were conducted during the week of November 2, 2015 - one at the
Shelter for Abused Women and one at Immokalee Housing and Family Services. A total of
13 people participated. Input is summarized below.
Community Development Needs
• Public transit was reported as a need. Identified needs included more frequent buses
due to buses running only every 2 hours, it taking 2 hours for buses to reach locations,
not enough stops throughout the region (stops too far off to walk to or for people with
mobility issues), no buses at Golden Gate and more rural and outlier areas, and limited
service hours. Cost of bus fare was reported as high and had recently increased to $35
for monthly passes with rules which makes the cost really$60-$75 per month.
• Disabled residents reported insurance issues with not getting payment or
reimbursement for paratransit.
• Public transit has limited shelter from weather.
• Childcare was reported as unaffordable in Naples. The most expensive care is for ages
0-2.
• After school care is expensive ($60 week/child). Costs extra for lunch and snacks. The
higher the costs the better the activities and facilities. The one subsidy program for
childcare (4 C's) is currently full.
• Education on employment and worker rights, especially for residents with limited
English proficiency was identified as a need. Employment discrimination in job market
for workers with limited English proficiency. Residents reported being asked on job
applications the number of children they have and whether or they were not married.
• Limited wages. Minimum wage ($8.05) is not enough money to pay for rent. There are
no full time jobs,most residents reported working part-time and being underemployed.
• Residents do not receive any benefits from employment including healthcare.
• People prey on vulnerable,using immigration status as a means of threat.
• Exploitation of residents with English as a second language.
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• In Immokalee, need for childcare assistance, transportation assistance (especially to
and from childcare), and free or low cost English classes for adults. Continued need for
after school activities.
Housing Needs
• Predatory lending practices with source of income discrimination for residents with SSI
or Social Security income, immigration status used as a threat, and ESL residents are
exploited with landlords charging higher application fees and accepted cash only and
refusing to provide receipts.
• The cost of applying for rentals and high deposits for rent and utilities complicate
renting properties for lower income households.
• Greater housing and financial assistance is needed for low- income persons, low-income
persons with disabilities, and seniors. Affordable housing is needed in East and North
Naples. Many residents move to Lee County for affordability or"double up."
• A greater need for accessible housing for disabled residents with mobility issues and
supportive service animals.
• Even living in subsidized housing in Immokalee, rent is high for very low income
families.
Survey of County Residents
Additional evaluation of perceptions related to community needs and fair and affordable
housing in Collier County was conducted via a community survey designed to gather
insight into the knowledge, experience, opinions, and feelings of local residents, employees,
and service providers. A total of 87 residents completed the English survey and 4
respondents completed the Spanish version. Findings are summarized below and complete
results are available in an appendix to this document.
Respondent Demographics
The majority of the survey's 91 respondents identified as white, however, over 1 in 5
survey respondents identified as Latino or Hispanic.Additionally, in 28.1% of households a
language other than English is spoken regularly. The chart below depicts the self-identified
racial make-up of survey respondents.
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What is your race/ethnicity?
Answered:89 Skipped;
Asian or Pacific
Islander
Latino)Hispanic 12%(1) t
21.35%(19)
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African4.4 44
American)Black
4.49%(4)
White
73.03%(65)
The most widely reported occupations were educational services, health care and social
assistance (34.4%), public administration (16.6%), professional, scientific, and
management (15.6%), and finance, insurance, and real estate (6.7%) representing over
73%, or nearly three quarters, of survey respondents. Approximately 1 in 10 respondents,
or 11.1%, reported not currently working.
A large percentage of survey respondents were primarily from middle to upper middle
class income groups with over 65% of households earning $50,000 or more annually, and
more than 1 in 4 respondents earning$100,000 or more per year. The graph below depicts
income distribution for survey respondents.
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3 Which range most accurately
reflects your total household income?
Answered:89 Skipped:
fLess than$10,000
1.12%(1)
$100,000 and above $10,000 to$14,999
25.84%(23) w ti 3.37%(3)
$15,000 to$24,999
5.62%(5)
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6.74%(6)
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22.47%(20)
Respondents were asked to rank public facility needs in the County as high, moderate, or
low need. The top three needs ranked as high need were community centers (ranked high
by 57.3% of respondents), health care facilities (48.2%), and public safety offices (46.3%).
The chart below illustrates respondents' depiction of public facility needs.
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3 Please rank the following Public Facility
Needs in Collier County on a scale ranging
from a low need to a high need.
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Respondents were asked to rank economic and community development needs in the
County. Financial assistance for community organization was identified as a high need by
over half of the survey's respondents. Over one-third of survey respondents (37.3%)
identified financial assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses as a high need.
Low Moderate High Total Weighted
Heed Heed Heed Average
Facade improvements for businesses 50.65% 28.57% 20.78%
39 22 16 77 1.70
Financial assistance for community 9.09% 31.17% 59.74%
organizations 7 24 46 77 2.51
Financial assistance to entrepreneurs 24.00% 38.67% 37.33%
and small businesses 16 29 28 75 2.13
Historic preservation efforts 41.33% 49.33% 9.33%
31 37 7 75 1.68
Increased code enforcement efforts 44.00% 33.33% 22.67%
33 25 17 75 1.79
Redevelopment/rehabilitation/demolition of 22.37% 42.11% 1 35.53%
blighted properties 17 32 27 76 213
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One-half or more of survey respondents identified the following public services needs as
high needs: medical and dental services, senior services, youth services, housing
counseling, and employment training. The chart below displays respondents ranking of
public service needs.
Low Moderate High Total Weighted
Heed Heed Heed Average
Child abuse prevention 17.72% 39.24% 43.04%
14 31 34 ( 79 2.25
Childcare 9.76% 42.68% - 47.56%
8 35 39 ! 82 2.38
Domestic abuse services 8.86% 45.57% 45.57%
7 36 36 79 2.37
Drug abuse education/crime 7.59% 37.97% 54.43%
prevention 6 30 43 79 2.47
��� Employment training 6.10% 43.90% 50.00%
5 ( 36 41 82 2.44
Food banks/community meals 12.20% 48.78% 39.02%
10 ; 40 32 82 ; 2.27
Housing counseling 11.11% 33.33% 55.56% /'1
9 27 45 81 2.44
Legal services 14.63% 43.90% 41.46%
12 ! 36 34 82 ? 2.27
Medical and dental services 7.50% 32.50% 60.00%
6 26 48 80 2.52
Neighborhood cleanups 30.86% 44.44% 24.69%
25 36 20 81 1.94
Senior services 9.88% 38.27% 51.85% i
8 31 42 81 2.42
Transportation assistance 7.50% 50.00% 42.50%
6 40 34 80 2.35
Youth services 10.00% 36.25% 53.75%
8 29 43 i B0 2.44
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Respondents were asked to describe whether or not public resources were evenly
distributed across the County. Schools received the highest percentage of respondents
reporting equal distribution and public transportation received the highest percentage of
reports of unequal distribution.
Equally Not equally I don't c Total Weighted
provided provided know Average
Roads 40.26% 48.05% 11.69%
31 j 37 9 77 0.46
Public 18.18% 70.13% 11.69%
transportation 14 54 ? 9 ! 77 0.21
Water/sewer 45.45% 28.57% 25.97%
35 22 20 l 77 0.61
Parks 55.41% 39.19% 5.41%
41 29 4 74 0.59
Schools E 68.83% 24.68% 6.49%
53 19 5 77 0.74
Police protection 63.16% ` 25.00% 11.84%
ri 48 19 9 76 0.72
Fire protection j 66.23% 23.38% 10.39%
51 18 I 8 i 77 '_ 0.74
Code 41.56% 42.86% 15.58%
enforcement 32 33_I 12 77 0.49
r
Sanitation a 55.84% 25.97% 18.18%
services i 43 20 3 14 77 0.68
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Conclusions
The purpose of the Needs Assessment is to identify needs that are to be used in the
development of strategies and objectives for the 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan. Community
meetings, interviews, focus groups, and surveys were used to assist in obtaining comments
and opinions from organizations and residents of the County concerning housing,
community development and homelessness needs.
While the Needs Assessment is not an exhaustive listing of all needs, it is intended to
highlight priority needs identified from data analysis and by residents and other
stakeholders of the County. Based on the quantitative and qualitative data presented in this
document,top needs in Collier County include:
Housing and Homelessness Needs
Increased access to affordable housing
• Tenant based rental assistance
• Homeownership counseling and down payment assistance
• Support for the construction of new rental and for-sale affordable housing
The most common need identified by interviewees and community meeting participants was
affordable housing, including both rental and for-sale housing. Almost all interviewees listed
affordable housing as an issue in the county. In Naples, they described difficulties securing
housing for low and moderate income groups (including many tourism industry workers),as well
as middle income households and persons employed in healthcare, education, and social service
professions.A lack of rental housing and apartments was also noted. In Immokalee,stakeholders
mentioned affordability issues for migrant farmworkers and their families, many of whom have
limited English proficiency. Public meeting participants also described a lack of options and
assistance for households looking to move out of rental units/mobile homes and into
homeownership.
Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) and National Low Income Housing
Coalition data supports stakeholders' comments. Forty percent (40.0%) of all households in the
county have a housing cost burden (i.e., spend over 30% of their income on housing). Looking
specifically at low and moderate income households, over 90% of both renters and owners are
cost burdened; more than 35% are severely cost burdened (i.e., spend over half of their income
on housing).The National Low Income Housing Coalition estimates that a minimum wage worker
would need to work 76 hours per week to afford a one-bedroom apartment at Collier County's
fair market rent of$795,and 95 hours per week to afford a two-bedroom unit.
When asked identify specific housing needs, survey participants ranked new construction of
affordable rental units, downpayment assistance, and tenant based rental assistance as the
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highest priorities.Each were listed as high needs by more than 60%of respondents.
Housing for Special Needs Populations
• Supportive housing for persons with developmental disabilities
Comments from stakeholders in both interviews and public meetings indicated a need for
supportive housing for individuals with developmental disabilities. Input revealed a low
availability of housing options to meet difficulty with mobility. Housing with services that would
allow developmentally disabled residents to live more independently, such as case management
services to assist with navigating needs related to employment, education, managing finances,
health, and daily living were frequently requested. It was reported that many residents with
developmental disabilities remained living in the home of their parents or other family members
due to a lack of supportive housing services. In the community survey, over half (56.6%) of
respondents reported that services for the disabled was a high need in the County,while over one
third (38.1%)identified it as a moderate need.
• Senior and accessible housing
Over 60% of stakeholders interviewed reported that Collier County does not have enough senior
housing. Stakeholders described a long waiting list to obtain affordable housing for seniors and
reported that most housing was not accessible to persons with disabilities including mobility,
sight, and hearing disabilities, along with memory care. Several requests were made for
supportive housing with case management services to assist with social activities and
�-. integration, health management, financial management, transportation, and daily living
assistance.A study on issues affecting seniors in Collier County identified social isolation as a key
negative outcome impacting seniors that could be ameliorated with more supportive housing
services. In the community survey, more than half(55.1%) of respondents reported that senior
housing was a high need for the county and more than one-third (35.9%) of respondents
identified it as a moderate need. Similarly, over half (51.8%) of respondents described senior
services as a high need and over a third (38.2%) described it as a moderate need.
• Homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing
In the community survey, 65.4% of respondents identified homelessness prevention as a high
need and 29.5% described it has a moderate need. The vast majority of respondents (70.1%)
identified housing with supportive services as a high need while 20.8% described it as a
moderate need.Stakeholder interviews and input supported the results of the community survey
with requests made for prevention services and rapid rehousing with supportive services that
would include temporary financial assistance with rent or application fees, substance abuse
counseling and education,and case management.
• Transitional housing with supportive services
Transitional housing with supportive services to aid homeless residents, including those with
substance abuse issues, was identified by stakeholders and residents as a need. Requests for
services included more sober living facilities with counseling, employment skills training, case
management, and childcare. Education and services to aid with substance abuse issues was
identified as a high need by 54.4%of the community survey respondents and as a moderate need
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by 37.9%.
Community Development Needs
Public services
• Transportation assistance
Over 75% of stakeholder interviews identified transportation assistance as a community need.
Input identified several concerns with public transit including difficulty with getting insurance to
cover paratransit,limited hours and locations,and the increased cost of public transit.Input from
focus groups and community meetings described issues with transportation as limiting childcare,
employment, educational, and housing opportunities. In the community survey, 70.1% of
respondents reported that public transportation was not evenly distributed across the County.
• Youth programs
Another common community development need identified in interviews was youth programs
and activities. Over half of survey respondents (53.8%) identified youth activities as a high need,
and 36.3% identified them as a moderate need. Additionally, a survey previously conducted of
Immokalee residents and stakeholders identified a lack of activities for children and teens as the
number one need related to education and youth. Specific examples provided by respondents
included festivals and other cultural activities, clubs for children, dance/music/arts programs,
and game nights. Public meeting participants also brought up the need for more youth programs,
longer hours, and general facility improvements at the library and parks/sports fields in
Immokalee.
• English language classes and job/life skills training
In Immokalee, a key need identified by interview, focus group, and community meeting
participants was English language and other classes. Concentrations of Creole- and Spanish-
speaking residents, including many who are low income, will provide continued demand for
English language classes. Other training identified as a need by Immokalee
residents/stakeholders includes financial literacy and job skills training.
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Fair housing
• Fair housing education for landlords and residents, especially for special needs populations
including persons with limited English proficiency and migrant workers
Information from key stakeholders indicated a need for increased education around issues
related to fair housing for both landlords and residents of Collier County. Information obtained at
focus groups indicated minority residents and those with limited English proficiency being
charged higher application fees or rental rates for similar properties,and refusal by landlords to
make needed repairs to properties. Several interviewees identified similar issues, and the
majority indicated a lack of awareness about fair housing resources in the county.
In the community survey, nearly 1 in 5 (18.8%) of respondents reported experiencing housing
discrimination and the majority reported that this discrimination was related to their race
(33.3%), ethnicity (25.0%), or national origin (16.6%). Of respondents who experience
discrimination, over 70% reported that they were discriminated against by a landlord.
Additionally, 55.8% of respondents identified lack of knowledge regarding fair housing rights by
residents as a barrier to fair housing, while 48.0% of respondents identified lack of fair housing
by landlords and property owners as a barrier to fair housing.
Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements
• Construction of community centers,health care facilities,and public safety stations
�-� • Improvements to public parks,libraries,and other facilities
In the public survey conducted as part of this plan development process,respondents were asked
to rank public facility needs in the County as high, moderate, or low need. The top three needs
ranked as high need were community centers (ranked high by 57.3%of respondents),health care
facilities (48.2%), and public safety officers (46.3%). Parks, libraries, and other public facilities
also represented needs described by residents who were engaged in this needs assessment.
• Demolition or redevelopment of blighted properties
• Infrastructure improvements in the Immokalee and Bayshore CRAs and in other communities
• Support for infrastructure related to affordable housing development
Over 35% of respondents to the public survey rated demolition or redevelopment of blighted
properties as a high need. Another 42% of respondents rated this a moderate need. Needs for
sidewalk,street lighting,and street furniture were determined based on a review of prior studies
conducted by the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization. County staff in the Growth
Management Department confirmed these as needs.
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OMB Number.4040-0004
Expiration Date:8131/2016
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s):
Preapplication ®New
®Application []Continuation *Other(Specify):
El Changed/Corrected Application []Revision
*3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier.
I B-14-UC-120016
5a.Federal Entity Identifier. 5b.Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier.
8.APPLICANT INFORMATION:
*a.Legal Name: Collier County Board of County Commissioners
*b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.Organizational DUNS:
596000558 0769977900000
d.Address:
*Street!: 3339 Tamiami Trail East
Street2: Suite 211
*City: Naples
County/Parish: Collier
*State: FL: Florida
Province:
*Country: USA: UNITED STATES
*Zip!Postal Code: 34112-4901
e.Organizational Unit
Department Name: Division Name:
Public Services Community and Human Services
f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: *First Name: Kimberley
Middle Name:
*Last Name: Grant
Suffix:
Title: Director
Organizational Affiliation:
*Telephone Number: 239-252-6287 Fax Number.
*Email: kimberleygrant@colliergov.net
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type:
S: County Government
Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type:
*Other(specify):
*10.Name of Federal Agency:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
14.239
CFDA Title:
HOME Investment Partnerships
*12.Funding Opportunity Number:
FY 2016-2017 Entitlement Funding HOME
Application for the FY 2016-2017 Entitlement Funding for Collier County, FL HOME
13.Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.):
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
*15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
HOME Entitlement Funding Application for FY 2016-2017 Collier County, FL
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments
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Application for Federal Assistance SF424
16.Congressional Districts Of:
•a.Applicant 14 *b.Program/Project 14
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
17.Proposed Project;
*a.Start Date: 10/01/2016 *b.End Date: 09/30/2017
18.Estimated Funding(i):
*a Federal 477,136.00
*b.Applicant 0.00
*c.State 0.00
d.Local 0.00
*e.Other 0.00
•f. Program Income 0.00
g.TOTAL 477,136.00
*19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
❑ a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
El b.Program is subject to E.O.12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
® c.Program is not covered by E.O.12372.
*20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment)
Yes ®No
If"Yes",provide explanation and attach
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
21."By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications'*and(2)that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances**and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001)
®*"I AGREE
**The list of certifications and assurances, or an intemet site where you may obtain this list,is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: •First Name: Donna
Middle Name:
•Last Name: Fiala
Suffix:
*Title: Chair, Board of County Commissioners
*Telephone Number. 239-252-8097 Fax Number:
*Email: DonnaFiala@colliergov.net
*Signature of Authorized Representative: Donna Fiala *Date Signed: 06/28/2016
Approved as to form and legality
Mien
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OMB Number:4040-0004
Expiration Date:8/31/2016
Application for Federal Assistance SF424
*1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s):
Preapplication ®New
®Application Continuation *Other(Specify):
E Changed/Corrected Application El Revision
*3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier.
IB-14-UC-120016
5a.Federal Entity Identifier 5b.Federal Award Identifier.
State Use Only:
6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier:
8.APPLICANT INFORMATION:
*a.Legal Name: Collier County Board of County Commissioners
*b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.Organizational DUNS:
596000558 0769977900000
d.Address:
'Streets: 3339 Tamiami Trail East
Street2: Suite 211
*City: Naples
County/Parish: Collier
'State: FL: Florida
Province:
'Country: USA: UNITED STATES
*Zip/Postal Code: 34112-4901
e.Organizational Unit
Department Name: Division Name:
Public Services Community and Human Services
f.Name and contact Information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: *First Name: Kimberley
Middle Name:
*Last Name: Grant
Suffix:
Title: Director
Organizational Affiliation:
*Telephone Number. 239-252-6287 Fax Number.
*Email: kimberleygrant@colliergov.net
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type:
B: County Government
Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type:
*Other(specify):
*10.Name of Federal Agency:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
14.218
CFDA Title:
Community Development Block Grant
•12.Funding Opportunity Number:
FY 2016-2017 Entitlement Funding CDBG
*Title:
Application for the FY 2016-2017 Entitlement Funding for Collier County, FL CDBG
13.Competition identification Number.
Title:
14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.):
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
*15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Entitlement Funding Application for FY 2016-2017 Collier County, FL CDBG
Attach supporting documents as specfied in agency instructions.
Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments
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i
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Application for Federal Assistance SF424
18.Congressional Districts Of:
*a.Applicant 14 *b.Program/Project 14
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
17.Proposed Project:
*a.Start Date: 10/01/2016 *b.End Date: 09/30/2017
18.Estimated Funding(S):
*a.Federal 2,192,287.00
*b.Applicant 0.00
'c.State 0.00
*d.Local 0.00
*e.Other 0.00
*f. Program Income 225,000.00
*g.TOTAL 2,417,287.00
*19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
�] a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on •
b.Program is subject to E.O.12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
® c.Program is not covered by E.O.12372.
*20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.)
[]Yes ®No
If"Yes",provide explanation and attach
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
21.*By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications**and(2)that the statements
herein are true,complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances**and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001)
**IAGREE
**The list of certifications and assurances, or an intemet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: *First Name: Donna
Middle Name:
*Last Name: Fiala
Suffix:
*Title: Chair, Board of County Commissioners
*Telephone Number: 239-252-8097 Fax Number.
*Email: DonnaFiala@colliergov.net
*Signature of Authorized Representative: Donna Fiala Date Signed: 06/28/2016
Approved as to form and legality
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OMB Number.4040-0004
Expiration Date:8/31/2016
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
1.Type of Submission: "2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s):
Preappiication ®New
Application n Continuation •Other(Specify):
El Changed/Corrected Application Li Revision
*3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier.
IB-14-UC-120016
5a.Federal Entity Identifier. 5b.Federal Award Identifier.
State Use Only:
6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier
8.APPLICANT INFORMATION:
`a.Legal Name: Collier County Board of County Commissioners
*b.Employedfaxpayer Identification Number(EINITIN): "c.Organizational DUNS:
596000558 0769977900000
d.Address:
"Street!: 3339 Tamiami Trail East
Street2: Suite 211
*City: Naples
County/Parish: Collier
*State: FL: Florida
Province:
*Country: USA: UNITED STATES
*Zip/Postal Code: 34112-4901
e.Organizational Unit:
Department Name: Division Name:
Public Services Community and Human Services
f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: *First Name: Kimberley
Middle Name:
*Last Name: Grant
Suffix:
Title: Director
Organizational Affiliation:
*Telephone Number. 239-252-6287 Fax Number.
*Email: kimberleygrant@colliergov.net
CAC:
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type:
B: County Government
Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type:
*Other(specify):
*10.Name of Federal Agency:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
19.231
CFDA Title:
Emergency Solutions Grant
*12.Funding Opportunity Number:
FY 2016-2017 Entitlement Funding ESG
*Title
Application for the FY 2016-2017 Entitlement Funding for Collier County, FL ESG
13.Competition Identification Number.
Title:
14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.):
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
*15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Entitlement Funding Application for FY 2016-2017 Collier County, FL ESG
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16.Congressional Districts Of:
*a.Applicant 14 *b.Program/Project 14
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
17.Proposed Project:
*a.Start Date: 10/01/2016 *b.End Date: 09/30/2017
18.Estimated Funding(S):
*a.Federal 184,402.00
*b.Applicant 0.00
*c.State 0.00
*d.Local 0.00
*e.Other 0.00
*f. Program Income 0.00
*g.TOTAL 184,402.00
*19.1s Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
El a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
El b.Program is subject to E.O.12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. _
® c.Program is not covered by E.O.12372.
*20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment)
lElYes ®No
If"Yes",provide explanation and attach
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
21.*By signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications**and(2)that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances""and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001)
Z**IAGREE
**The list of certifications and assurances,or an intemet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: *First Name: Donna
Middle Name:
*Last Name: Fiala
Suffix:
*Title: Chair, Board of County Commissioners
*Telephone Number. 239-252-8097 Fax Number:
*Email: DonnaFiala@colliergov.net ^
*Signature of Authorized Representative: Donna Fiala *Date Signed: 06/28/2016
Approved as to form and legality
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RESOLUTION NO.2016 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING: FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED
PLAN TO INCLUDE THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN AND ONE-YEAR
ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) AND EMERGENCY
SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAMS FY 2016-2017; AUTHORIZING THE
CHAIR TO EXECUTE REQUIRED HUD CERTIFICATIONS; AND
AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE PLANS TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD); AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
requires a Five-Year Consolidated Plan and One-Year Action Plan be developed and submitted
as an application for planning and funding of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
HOME Investment Partnerships(HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG)Programs; and
WHEREAS, the overall goal of the community planning and development programs
covered by this plan is to develop viable communities by providing decent, affordable housing, a
suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities for low and moderate-income
persons; and
WHEREAS, the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2016-2020 and an updated Citizen
Participation Plan were adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on June 28,2016; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2016-2017 One-Year Action Plan will serve as a planning
document for Collier County; an application for federal funds under the HUD formula grant
programs; a strategy to be followed in carrying out the HUD programs; and an action plan that
provides a basis for assessing performances.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA,that:
1. The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County approves the FY 2016-
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2020 Consolidated Plan to include the Citizen Participation Plan, the Certifications, and the SF
424 documents, the FY2016-2017 One-Year Action Plan for the CDBG, HOME, and ESG
Programs, which is attached and incorporated herein by reference, and authorizes the
Community and Human Services Division to transmit the Plans to the proper funding authority
and take all necessary actions for implementation of the CDBG, HOME,and ESG programs.
2. The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners is authorized to execute
certifications pertaining to the One-Year Action Plan on behalf of the County.
3. The One-Year Action Plan sets forth the dollar amounts and draft project
descriptions for each project to be funded by the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs. A copy of
the proposed activities within each project and associated recommended funding is included in
the Executive Summary and incorporated by reference. Accordingly, the Subrecipient
Agreement for all CDBG, HOME and ESG projects will be subsequently entered into on behalf
of Collier County and each such Agreement is hereby acknowledged as providing for a valid
public and worthwhile County purpose.
4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution is
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding
shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption by a
majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners.
This Resolution adopted this day of , 2016, after motion, second and
majority vote favoring same.
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ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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By:
, Deputy Clerk By:
Donna Fiala, Chairwoman
Approved as to form and legality:
Emily R. Pepin e/t
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CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan
regulations,the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing--The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing,which
means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction,take
appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis,and
maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard,
Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan--It will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,
as amended,and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24;and it has in effect and is following a
residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 1.04(d)of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974,as amended,in connection with any activity assisted with
funding under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Anti-Lobbying--To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal a ro riated funds have beenpaid or will be paid,byor on behalf of it,to anyperson
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for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of .
Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with.the awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any Federal grant,the
making of any Federal loan,the entering into of any cooperative agreement,and the extension,
continuation,renewal,amendment,or modification of any Federal contract,grant,loan,or
cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of
Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement,it will complete and
submit Standard Form-LLL,"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,"in accordance with its
Instructions;and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers(including subcontracts,subgrants,
and contracts under grants,loans,and cooperative agreements)and that all subrecipients shall
certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of J'urisdietion--The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law(as
applicable)and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is
seeking funding,in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. li
Consistency with plan--The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG,HOME,ESG,and
HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3--It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968,and
implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
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Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation--It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91,105.
Community Development Plan--Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies
community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community
development objectives that provide decent housing,expand economic opportunities primarily for
persons of low and moderate income,(See CTR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following a Plan--It is following a current consolidated plan(or Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy)that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds--It has complied with the following criteria:
]. Maximum Feasible Priority,With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds,
it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to
activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination
of slums or blight.The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are
designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because
existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
community,and other financial resources are not available);
2. Overall Benefit.The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans
during program year(s)F(f2vlf, ,1=t/yvfi (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one,-raf.,
two,or three specific consecutive program years),shall principally benefit persons of low and
moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended
for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period;
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3. Special Assessments.It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount
against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income,including any fee
charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements.
However,if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to
the capital costs of public improvements(assisted in part with CDBG Hinds)financed from
other revenue sources,an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect
• to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted
with CDBG funds,including Section 108,unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of
fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other
revenue sources.In this case,an assessment or charge may be made against the property with
respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.Also,in the
case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income(not low-income)families,an
assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a
source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the
assessment.
Excessive Force--It has adopted.and is enforcing: •
1. A policy prohibiting the use of,excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
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jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations;and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or
exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights
demonstrations within Its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws--The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 USC 2000d),the Fair Housing Act(42 USC
3601-3619),and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint--Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24
CFR Part 35,subparts A,B,3,K and R;
Compliance with Laws--It will comply with applicable laws.
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OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION
CDBG
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed
to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR
570208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified
CDBG-assisted activities which are designed to meet other community development needs
having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to
the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet
such needs.
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Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance--If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant-based
rental assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of the
participating jurisdictions consolidated plan for expanding the supply,affordability,and
availability of decent,safe,sanitary,and affordable housing,
Eligible Activities and Costs--it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs,as
described in 24 CFR§92,205 through 92,209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for
prohibited activities,as described in§92,214,
Appropriate Financial Assistance--before committing any funds to a project,it will evaluate the
project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more
HOME funds hi combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable
housing;
Signature/Authorized Official Date AT'TESSt
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ESG Certifications
The Emergency Solutions Grants Program Recipient certifies that:
Major rehabilitation/conversion-If an emergency shelter's rehabilitation costs exceed 75
percent of the value of the building before rehabilitation,the jurisdiction will maintain the
building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the
date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed
rehabilitation.If the cost to convert a building into an emergency shelter exceeds 75 percent of
the value of the building after conversion,the jurisdiction will maintain the building as a shelter
for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is
first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed conversion.In all other
cases where ESG funds are used for renovation,the jurisdiction will maintain the building as a
shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 3 years after the date the building
is first occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed renovation.
Essential Services and Operating Costs—In the case of assistance involving shelter operations
or essential services related to street outreach or emergency shelter,the jurisdiction will provide
services or shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period during which the ESG
assistance is provided,without regard to a particular site or structure,so long the jurisdiction
serves the same type of persons(e.g.,families with children,unaccompanied youth,disabled
individuals,or victims of domestic violence)or persons in the same geographic area.
Renovation—Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure
that the building involved Is safe and sanitary,
Supportive Services—The jurisdiction will assist homeless individuals in obtaining permanent
housing,appropriate supportive services(including medical and mental health treatment,victim
services,counseling,supervision,and other services essential for achieving independent living),
and other Federal State,local,and private assistance available for such individuals.
Matching Funds—The jurisdiction will obtain matching amounts required under 24 CFR
576,201.
Confidentiality—The jurisdiction has established and is implementing procedures to ensure
the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention
or treatment services under any project assisted under the ESG program,including protection
against the release of the address or location of any family violence shelter project,except with
the written authorization of the person responsible for the operation of that shelter.
Homeless Persons Involvement—To the maximum extent practicable,the jurisdiction will
involve,through employment,volunteer services,or otherwise,homeless individuals and
families in constructing,renovating,maintaining,and operating facilities assisted under the ESG
program,in providing services assisted under the ESG program,and in providing services for
occupants of facilities assisted under the program.
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Consolidated Plan--All activities the jurisdiction undertakes with assistance under ESG
are consistent with the jurisdiction's consolidated plan.
Discharge Policy—The jurisdiction will establish and implement,to the maximum extent
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facilities,foster care or other youth facilities,or correction programs and institutions)in order
to prevent this discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for these persons,
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HOPWA Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that:
Activities--Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by
available public and private sources.
Building--Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose
specified in the plan:
1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction,
substantial rehabilitation,or acquisition of a facility,
2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non-substantial rehabilitation or repair of a
building or structure.
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING:
A. Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed
when this transaction was made or entered into.Submission of this certification is a
prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352,title 31,
U.S.Code.Any person who falls to file the required certification shall be subject to a
civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more than$100,000 for each such failure.
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Attached :
Are the hyperlink
documents from the
Executive Summary
Collier County 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan
and 2016-2017 Annual Action Plan
Draft: May 19, 2016
Prepared for
Collier County, Florida
by
Consolidated Plan COLLIER COUNTY 2
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 07/31/2015)
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 5
The Process ................................................................................................................................................. 10
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) ........................................................................... 10
PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ................................................................................. 11
PR-15 Citizen Participation ...................................................................................................................... 20
Needs Assessment ...................................................................................................................................... 25
NA-05 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 25
NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c) .................................................................... 26
NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) ........................................ 36
NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2) ............................ 40
NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205 (b)(2) .................................. 44
NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2) ..................................................... 46
NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b) .......................................................................................................... 49
NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c).................................................................................... 53
NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d) ............................................................ 56
NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs – 91.215 (f) ....................................................... 58
Housing Market Analysis ............................................................................................................................. 60
MA-05 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 60
MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2) ............................................................................. 61
MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a) ............................................................... 63
MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a)...................................................... 65
MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b) .................................................................................... 68
MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c) .............................................................................. 73
MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d) ....................................................................... 75
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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e) ................................................................................ 77
MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f) ...................................................... 78
Strategic Plan .............................................................................................................................................. 83
SP-05 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 83
SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1) ............................................................................................ 84
SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)......................................................................................................... 87
SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b) ................................................................................ 91
SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c) ......................................................... 102
SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h) ................................................................................. 103
SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d) ............................................................................................ 105
SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i) ......................................................................................... 107
SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j) ............................................................................................... 109
SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230 ................................................................................................................... 110
Expected Resources .................................................................................................................................. 112
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) ......................................................................................... 112
Annual Goals and Objectives .................................................................................................................... 115
Projects ................................................................................................................................................. 118
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) ................................................................................................................... 118
AP-38 Project Summary ........................................................................................................................ 119
AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) ........................................................................................... 127
Affordable Housing ................................................................................................................................... 130
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ................................................................................................. 130
AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) ......................................................................................................... 132
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) .......................................................... 134
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) ................................................................................. 136
AP-85 Other Actions .............................................................................................................................. 138
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Program Specific Requirements ................................................................................................................ 141
Consolidated Plan COLLIER COUNTY 5
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Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
Collier County’s 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan is a comprehensive planning document
promoting a coordinated approach to housing and community development needs, and
fostering the coordination of all programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). It provides guidance on the investment of HUD dollars, as well as other
federal, state, and local funding sources. This Plan outlines the priorities by which the County’s
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program funds will be invested over the next five years. Every
year the County will produce an Annual Action Plan to detail specific activities to carry out the
Plan’s priorities and goals.
2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment
Overview
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Priority
Need Name HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
Priority
Level High
Population
Served
Extremely Low-Income
Low-Income
Moderate-Income
Associated
Goals
Provide Assistance and Education to Homebuyers
Support New Construction, Rehabilitation, or Acquisition of Affordable Housing
for Homeownership
Support New Construction, Rehabilitation, or Acquisition of Affordable Rental
Housing
CHDO Set-Aside
Description
Subsidize the cost of rental housing through a tenant-based rental assistance
program.
Support the development of affordable rental and owned housing, including
projects located near job centers that will be affordable to service employees
and other low-wage members of the workforce.
Support homeownership opportunities for households through downpayment
or closing cost assistance.
Extend the useful life of existing affordable housing through weatherization,
repair, and rehabilitation programs.
Basis for Interviews with key community stakeholders, public meeting input, survey
data, CHAS and other data
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Priority
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Priority
Need Name PUBLIC SERVICES
Priority
Level High
Population
Served
Extremely Low-Income
Low-Income
Moderate-Income
Disabled (Physical, Mental, Behavioral Health)
Elderly and Frail Elderly
Children and Youth
Homeless and At-Risk Populations
Associated
Goals Provide Public Services
Description
Fund projects that provide supportive services to low and moderate income
households as well as persons with special needs, specifically including but
not limited to medical and dental services, mental health and substance
abuse, persons with disabilities, senior services, youth services, housing
counseling, legal services, services for victims of domestic violence,
employment training, and other allowable public services not listed here.
Basis for
Priority Interviews with key community stakeholders, public meeting input, survey data
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Priority
Need Name INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
Priority
Level High
Population
Served
Extremely Low-Income
Low-Income
Moderate-Income
Disabled (Physical, Mental, Behavioral Health)
Elderly and Frail Elderly
Children and Youth
Homeless and At-Risk Populations
Associated
Goals Improve Public Infrastructure
Description
Fund non-housing community development proposals that eliminate blight,
improve safety, and provide new affordable housing to include demolition
and redevelopment, sidewalk construction and repair, street improvements,
streetscaping, street lighting, crosswalks and pedestrian signaling systems,
and other allowable infrastructure improvements not listed here.
Basis for
Priority
Interviews with key community stakeholders, consultation with County staff,
survey data, prior studies conducted by the Collier Metropolitan Planning
Organization
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Priority
Need Name ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Priority
Level Low
Population
Served
Extremely Low-Income
Low-Income
Moderate-Income
Disabled (Physical, Mental, Behavioral Health)
Elderly and Frail Elderly
Children and Youth
Homeless and At-Risk Populations
Associated
Goals Provide Public Services
Description
Provide job training assistance to help residents access employment
opportunities, especially those who are disabled or speak English as a second
language.
Support entrepreneurs and business development to create new employment
opportunities.
Basis for
Priority
Interviews with key community stakeholders, public meeting comments, survey
data
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Priority
Need Name HOMELESSNESS & HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
Priority
Level High
Population
Served
Extremely Low-Income
Low-Income
Moderate-Income
Disabled (Physical, Mental, Behavioral Health)
Elderly and Frail Elderly
Children and Youth
Homeless and At-Risk Populations
Associated
Goals
Support Emergency Housing and Services for the Homeless
Provide Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Description
Assist persons who are homeless through emergency, transitional, and
permanent housing and supportive services.
Assist households at risk of homelessness with short-term rental payment and
other assistance.
Basis for
Priority
Interviews with key community stakeholders, public meeting comments, survey
data
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Priority
Need Name PUBLIC FACILITIES
Priority
Level High
Population
Served
Extremely Low-Income
Low-Income
Moderate-Income
Disabled (Physical, Mental, Behavioral Health)
Elderly and Frail Elderly
Children and Youth
Homeless and At-Risk Populations
Associated
Goals Improve Public and Other Facilities
Description
Fund public facility improvements that benefit low/moderate income
households and persons, and persons with special needs to include
community centers, health care facilities, parks, and public safety
stations/offices, as well as other allowable public facility projects.
Basis for
Priority
Interviews with key community stakeholders, public meeting input, and survey
data
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Priority
Need Name AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING CHOICE
Priority
Level High
Population
Served All
Associated
Goals
Provide Public Services
Provide Assistance and Education to Homebuyers
Description Fund targeted fair housing activities such as fair housing education, complaint
handling services, and enforcement.
Basis for
Priority Impediment identified in AI
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Priority
Need Name PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING
Priority
Level High
Population
Served All
Associated
Goals Program Administration
Description Funding for performance of administrative and planning requirements of
CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs.
Basis for
Priority Consultation with County staff
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3. Evaluation of past performance
Each year, Collier County reports its progress in meeting its five -year and annual goals by
preparing a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER is
submitted to HUD within 90 days of the start of the new program year. Copies of recent CAPERs
are available for review at the Collier County Community and Human Services Division or online
at http://www.colliergov.net/your-government/divisions-a-e/community-and-human-services.
4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process
The County conducted significant consultation with citizens, county staff, non -profit agencies,
the Collier County Housing Authority, and Continuum of Care members in preparing this Plan.
The County hosted four community meetings and two focus groups to id entify housing and
community development needs in preparation of this Plan. These meetings are summarized in
the Citizen Participation section of this document and a separate Needs Assessment report. The
findings of a Community Needs Survey, in which 91 pe rsons participated, were also used to
determine needs and priorities.
Public comments on the draft Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan will be received
throughout a 30-day public comment period from May to June 2016.
5. Summary of public comments
Comments received through the public meetings, focus groups, community surveys, and one -
on-one interviews are summarized in the Citizen Participation section of this Plan, with
additional detail available in a separate Needs Assessment report.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments were taken into consideration in preparing the Consolidated Plan. The County
has reviewed all comments for common and recurring themes to help establish priorities and
goals.
7. Summary
This five-year plan identifies the community’s affordable housing, homeless, community
development, and economic development needs, as well as outlines a comprehensive and
coordinated strategy for implementation of programs. The County wil l use CDBG, HOME, and
ESG funds to leverage other public and private investment in order to address the goals and
priorities.
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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)
1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those
responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source
The Collier County Community & Human Services Division is the lead agency responsible for the
development, administration, and review of the 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan, 2016-2017
Annual Action Plan, and subsequent action plans covered under the Consolidated Plan. The
Division administers Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds received f rom the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and coordinates execution of projects
related to the priorities and goals identified in the Consolidated Plan.
Collier County’s 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan and 2016-2017 Annual Action Plan were
developed through collaborative efforts of County staff and local agencies, with assistance from
Mosaic Community Planning, LLC.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency Collier County Community & Human Services Division
CDBG Administrator Collier County Community & Human Services Division
HOME Administrator Collier County Community & Human Services Division
ESG Administrator Collier County Community & Human Services Division
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Kimberley Grant, Director
Community and Human Services Division
3339 East Tamiami Trail
Health and Public Services Building H, Room 211
Naples, Florida 34112
Phone: (239) 252-6287
Fax: (239) 252-2638
Email: KimberleyGrant@colliergov.net
Website: http://www.colliergov.net/your-government/divisions-a-e/community-and-human-
services
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PR-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
Collier County conducted significant public outreach to garner input from county staff,
government agencies, nonprofit agencies, affordable housing developers and managers, local
service providers, the Collier County Housing Authority (CCHA), and others in preparing this
plan. The County held four community meetings open to the general public, conducted focus
groups for low and moderate income individuals, and interviewed key stakeholders in person
and by phone. Additionally, 91 local residents and/or employees completed surveys regarding
community development and housing priorities. These outreach efforts are summarized in the
Citizen Participation section of this plan.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance c oordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(I)).
In developing this plan, the County’s needs assessment process involved outreach to housing
providers such as the Collier County Housing Authority, Habitat for Humanity, Foundation for
the Developmentally Disabled, and Immokalee Housing and Family Services, as well as many
health, mental health, and other service agencies. A common theme heard from these and
other stakeholders was the need for a continued and enhanced relationship between housing
and services. Under their previous Consolidated Plan, Collier County provided funds for several
projects designed to strengthen the housing-services link, including the use of Neighborhood
Stabilization Program (NSP) funds to purchase homes for the Foundation for the
Developmentally Disabled and CDBG funding for Youth Haven shelter facility improvements,
services and facility improvements at the Shelter for Abused Women and Ch ildren, building
acquisition and rehabilitation for housing for persons with disabilities by Community Assistance
and Supportive Living, and computer kiosks at various David Lawrence Center locations.
Additionally, through the State of Florida Department of Children and Families, Collier County
received a grant to support its Forensic Intensive Reintegration Support Team (FIRST), which
works with persons with mental illnesses re-entering the community from jail. Between 2011
and 2014, the County worked with 162 participants, of whom 89% were not re-arrested. The
grant was renewed for the 2014 to 2017 period.
In addition to enhancing coordination through the use of HUD funds, Collier County encourages
dialogue and collaboration between housing and service agencies through the Collier County
Hunger & Homeless Coalition, which serves as the lead agency for the County’s Continuum of
Care. The Hunger & Homeless Coalition holds regular meetings in Naples, and members include
more than 60 public and private agencies within the region.
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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
Members of Collier County’s Continuum of Care who participated in individual interviews
and/or attended community meetings to share input on homeless needs included the Collier
County Hunger & Homeless Coalition, AVOW Hospice, Collier County Housing Authority, Collier
County Sheriff’s Office, David Lawrence Center, Goodwill of Southwest Florida, Harry Chapin
Food Bank of Southwest Florida, Immokalee Housing & Family Services, Legal Aid, St. Matthew’s
House, Immokalee Friendship House, and Shelter for Abused Women and Children. Member
organizations were also invited to participate in the community-wide needs assessment survey.
Interviewees discussed the needs of chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, unaccompanied youth, and persons at risk of becoming homeless.
Recent activities by the County to address and/or prevent homelessness have included
improvements at the Youth Haven youth shelter and the Shelter for Abused Women and
Children; legal services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and child abuse through
Legal Aid; operating assistance to the Shelter for Abused Women and Children; short term
rental assistance for homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing; tenant-based rental
assistance through CCHA; and upgrades to electrical systems at CCHA properties.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate
outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS
The Collier County Hunger and Homeless Coalition (CCHHC) serves as the lead agency for Collier
County’s Continuum of Care. To provide input regarding priority homeless needs, the Hunger
and Homeless Coalition’s executive director participated in an interview during the needs
assessment process. Representatives of other Hunger and Homeless Coalition member
organizations also participated in interviews, community meetings, and the survey. Reports by
the CoC including the 2014 Needs & Gap Survey, the 2014 Subpopulation Needs Survey, the
2015 Point in Time Homeless County, and 20/20 Vision: A Clear View of Housing for All
Members of Collier County were also used in determining priority homeless needs for ESG
funding. To determine funding allocations and performance standards, the CoC reviews ESG
applications and anticipated outcomes and provides funding recommendations to Collier
County.
As of May 2015, the Hunger & Homeless Coalition was named as the HMIS Lead for the County,
replacing Catholic Charities of Collier County. In this role, CCHHC works with Collier County and
local organizations to ensure that service usage by client is tracked over time, and that data is
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shared between agencies to provide a complete look at service delivery in Collier County. HMIS
data is also used by the County and the CoC to identify local homeless needs, resource gaps,
and funding priorities.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
Collier County invited more than 50 local and regional agencies to provide input for the
Consolidated Plan via focus groups, public meetings, in-person or telephone interviews, and/or
participation in a survey regarding housing and community development needs. The County
also advertised the planning process and ways to get involved through ads in the Naples Daily
News, on the Community and Human Services division website, on a website designed
specifically for the project, and through flyers in English, Spanish, and Creole. Twenty-eight
groups participated, and are listed in the table below, along with areas of the plan for w hich
they provided input.
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Agency/Group/Organization Name Type Relevant Plan Sections
Interview Participants
Able Academy Children Services Non-Homeless Special Needs
AVOW Hospice Special Needs Services Non-Homeless Special Needs
Collier County Court Administration Local Government Housing Needs Assessment, Homelessness Needs
and Strategy, Non-Homeless Special Needs
Collier County Housing Authority Housing Housing Needs Assessment, Market Analysis, Other
(Fair Housing)
Collier County Hunger and Homeless Coalition Homeless Services
Housing Needs Assessment, Homelessness Needs
and Strategy, Other (Community Development
Needs)
Collier County Mental Health/Drug Court Local Government Non-Homeless Special Needs, Other (Community
Development Needs)
Collier County Planning Local Government Housing Needs Assessment, Market Analysis
Collier County Sheriff’s Office Local Government Housing Needs Assessment, Non-Homeless Special
Needs
Corizon Special Needs Services Housing Needs Assessment, Homelessness Needs
and Strategy, Non-Homeless Special Needs
David Lawrence Center Special Needs Services Non-Homeless Special Needs
Drug Free Collier Special Needs Services Non-Homeless Special Needs
Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled Special Needs Services Non-Homeless Special Needs
Goodwill Community Services Other (Community Development Needs)
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Agency/Group/Organization Name Type Relevant Plan Sections
Habitat for Humanity of Collier County Housing Housing Needs Assessment, Market Analysis, Anti-
Poverty Strategy
Harry Chapin Food Bank Community Services Other (Community Development Needs)
Immokalee Housing & Family Services Housing
Housing Needs Assessment, Market Analysis, Non-
Homeless Special Needs, Other (Community
Development Needs)
Legal Aid Legal Services Non-Homeless Special Needs, Other (Fair Housing)
Lighthouse of Collier Special Needs Services Non-Homeless Special Needs
Rural Neighborhoods Housing Housing Needs Assessment, Market Analysis, Non-
Homeless Special Needs, Anti-Poverty Strategy
St. Matthews House Homeless Services Homelessness Needs and Strategy
Shelter for Abused Women and Children Homeless Services Homelessness Needs and Strategy, Non-Homeless
Special Needs, Anti-Poverty Strategy
United Cerebral Palsy Special Needs Services Housing Needs Assessment, Non-Homeless Special
Needs
Community Meeting Participants
Collier Senior Resources Senior Services Non-Homeless Special Needs, Other (Senior Service
Needs)
Community Assisted & Supported Living Housing Housing Needs Assessment, Non-Homeless Special
Needs Assessment
Immokalee CRA Neighborhood Organization
Housing Needs Assessment, Economic
Development, Anti-Poverty Strategy, Other
(Community Development Needs)
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Agency/Group/Organization Name Type Relevant Plan Sections
Immokalee Chamber of Commerce Civic Organization Housing Needs Assessment, Economic
Development, Anti-Poverty Strategy
Golden Gate Estates Civic Association Neighborhood Organization Housing Needs Assessment, Economic Development
Residential Options of Florida Housing Housing Needs Assessment, Non-Homeless Special
Needs
Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Efforts were made to consult as broad a group of community stakeholders as possible.
Invitations to participated in the planning process were extended to housing
developers/providers, homeless and other service providers, community organizations,
neighborhood associations, real estate agencies, City of Naples staff, and other Collier County
departments. Organizations choosing not to participate in an interview or community meeting
had the option of completing an anonymous survey of local community development and
housing needs. No agency types were excluded from participation.
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your
Strategic Plan overlap with the
goals of each plan?
20/20 Vision: A Clear View of
Housing for All Members of
Collier County, December 2011
(prepared by the Hunger &
Homeless Coalition of Collier
County)
Hunger and Homeless Coalition
of Collier County
Goals for 20/20 Vision that
overlap with the Strategic Plan
include homelessness
prevention, affordable housing,
rapid re-housing, emergency
shelter, transitional housing and
services for youth, and
employment assistance services.
Collier County Housing Authority
2014-2019 Five Year PHA Plan
Collier County Housing Authority Goals described in the PHA Plan
include expanding the supply of
assisted housing, improving the
quality of assisted housing,
increasing assisted housing
choices, providing an improved
living environment, promoting
self-sufficiency and personal
development of assisted
households, and affirmatively
furthering fair housing.
Immokalee Walkable Community
Study, December 2011 (prepared
RWA, Inc.)
Collier Metropolitan Planning
Organization
Findings from the Walkable
Community Study indicate a
need for improvements in
pedestrian and bicycle facilities
in Immokalee.
Naples Manor Walkable
Community Study, February
2010 (prepared by Collier County
Transportation Planning)
Collier Metropolitan Planning
Organization
Findings from the Walkable
Community Study indicate a lack
of pedestrian network in Naples
Manor. The highest priority need
for bicycle and pedestrian
facilities are on Broward Street
and Carolina Avenue.
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
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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(l))
As Collier County implements its 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan, it will continue to work with
local public and private entities, the City of Naples, public and private organizations working in
the southwest Florida region, and state entities.
Collier County will foster coordination and collaboration with public and private entities by
making grants to organizations to achieve Consolidated Plan goals. Among the local, regional,
and state organizations the County has worked with to implement their previous Consol idated
Plan include the City of Naples, Habitat for Humanity of Collier County, Collier County Housing
Authority, the State of Florida State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP), United Cerebral Palsy
of Southwest Florida, and many others.
Over the upcoming Consolidated Plan cycle, Collier County will continue collaboration with the
Collier County Sherriff Office and the David Lawrence Center for the Forensic Intensive
Reintegration Support Team (FIRST) grant received through the Florida Department of Children
and Families. This program provides persons with substance abuse or mental health issues
leaving the judicial system with assistance to prevent homelessness or re-incarceration. The
County will also continue to offer purchase assistance funds for first time homebuyers available
through the State of Florida SHIP program. Additionally, the CCHA has received a $9.25 million
grant from USDA to fund renovation of 315 of its farmworker housing units. The 18 -month
renovation program is expected to be completed in 2017.
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PR-15 Citizen Participation
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
Collier County residents were invited to attend four community meetings held in the evenings
at a variety of locations throughout the county. The County also held two focus groups
designed to gather input from low income and special needs populations. A co mmunity needs
survey in English and Spanish was available to residents, housing service providers, and other
community development practitioners via a weblink and in hard copy. The survey ran from
October 19, 2015 through December 7, 2015, and was advertised along with the community
meetings through a newspaper advertisement and English, Spanish, and Creole flyers. Dates,
times, and locations for the community meetings and focus groups are shown below:
Community Meeting #1
Estates Branch Library
1266 Golden Gate Boulevard
West Naples, Florida 34120
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Community Meeting #2
Naples Regional Library, Rees Meeting Room
650 Central Avenue
Naples, Florida 34102
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Community Meeting #3
Immokalee Branch Library
417 North First Street
Immokalee, Florida 34142
Thursday, November 5, 2015
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Community Meeting #4
East Naples Branch Library
8787 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, Florida 34113
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Focus Group #1
Shelter for Abused Women & Children
Naples, Florida
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
5:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Focus Group #2
Immokalee Housing & Family Services
2449 Sanders Pine Circle
Immokalee, Florida 34142
Thursday, November 5, 2015
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Following development of the draft 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan and 2016-2017 Annual Action
Plan, Collier County will hold a 30-day public comment period in May 2016. During this time,
copies of the draft reports will be available at the Community and Human Services Division, on
the Division website, and on the project website (www.colliercountyconplan.com). Written
comments will be received by mail, by email, and through the project websi te. A public hearing
will also be held to review findings, priorities, and projects, and to receive comments. Upon
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completion of the public comment period and public hearing, a summary of comments will be
incorporated in the Plan and complete comments will be included as an Appendix.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of
comments
received: Top Needs
Summary of
comments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Community
Needs
Survey
Residents, Housing
and service
providers,
Community
development
practitioners
91
respondents
Financial assistance to community
organizations, Medical/dental services,
Permanent and transitional housing for
homeless persons, Homelessness
prevention, New affordable rental
housing, Tenant based rental assistance,
First time homebuyer assistance, Housing
for people with disabilities
None Not Applicable
2 Website
Residents, Housing
and service
providers,
Community
development
practitioners
750
visitors
None None www.collierco
untyconplan.c
om
3 Focus
Groups
Low income
households,
Persons with
limited English
proficiency,
Domestic violence
survivors
13
attendees
Transit/paratransit assistance, affordable
childcare/after school care, Fair housing
education and enforcement especially for
persons with limited English proficiency,
Healthcare, Affordable housing,
Assistance with rent/utility deposits
None Not Applicable
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Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of
comments
received: Top Needs
Summary of
comments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
4 Community
Meetings
Residents 55
attendees
Affordable and workforce housing, Rental
assistance, First time homebuyer
assistance, Senior housing and services,
Supportive housing, Transitional housing,
Transit assistance, Infrastructure and
public facility improvements in CRAs
None Not Applicable
5 Stakeholder
Interviews
Housing and
service providers,
Community
development
practitioners
36
interviewees
Affordable rental housing (including
housing affordable to service industry
employees), Accessible housing, Tenant
based rental assistance and homelessness
prevention, Address substandard housing
in Immokalee, Senior housing,
Transportation assistance, Healthcare
access, Affordable childcare, Financial
literacy /job training, Help navigating
social assistance network, Fair housing
resources
None Not Applicable
6 Public
Hearing
Residents, Housing
and service
providers,
Community
development
practitioners
TBD TBD TBD Not Applicable
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Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/
attendance
Summary of
comments
received: Top Needs
Summary of
comments not
accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
7 Public
Comment
Period
Residents, Housing
and service
providers,
Community
development
practitioners
TBD TBD TBD Not Applicable
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
Based on HUD provided figures, the following data indicates the number and percentage of
renters and homeowners who may be subject to housing problems, based on income level. The
current economic recession has substantially increased the number of households experiencing
housing problems and cost burdens.
HUD receives a “special tabulation” of data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American
Community Survey (ACS) that is largely not available through standard Census products. These
“special tabulation” data provide counts of the numbers of households that fit certain
combinations of HUD-specified criteria such as housing needs, HUD -defined income limits
(primarily 30, 50, and 80 percent of area median income) and household types of particular
interest to planners and policy-makers. This data, known as the Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, is used by local governments for housing planning and as
part of the Consolidated Planning process.
Assessing the specific housing needs of Collier County is critical to creating a realistic and
responsive affordable housing strategy. As such, an assessment of the County’s affordable
rental and single family homes was conducted based on available demographic, economic and
housing data for Collier County utilizing HUD’s new eCon Planning Suite downloaded in the
Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). The eCon Planning Suite pre -populates
the most up-to-date housing and economic data available to assist jurisdictions identify funding
priorities in the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. Highlights of this assessment are
provided in this section.
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NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)
Summary of Housing Needs
According to the 2010-2014 5-Year American Community Survey, Collier County is home to
334,474 residents living in 126,331 households, as shown in Table 5. Since the 2000 Census, the
population grew by 33%, while the number of households expanded at a lower rate of 23%. The
County’s population growth rate well outpaced that of both the state of Florida (21%) and the
U.S. (26%) during that time period. Median household income increased by 17% from $48,289
in 2000 to $56,250 in the 2010-2014 ACS. Compared to state and national figures of $47,212
and $53,482, respectively, Collier County has a higher median income.
Demographics Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year: 2014 % Change
Population 251,377 334,474 33%
Households 102,973 126,331 23%
Median Income $48,289 $56,250 17%
Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2010-2014 ACS (Most Recent Year)
Number of Households Table
Table 6 identifies income levels for a variety of household types, including small families (2 -4
members) large families (5 or more members), households with young children, and
households with seniors. As shown, 45,010 households in Collier County have lo w or moderate
incomes (under 80% of HUD Area Median Family Income (HAMFI)), and together they comprise
37% of the County’s households. Looking at income level by household type shows that over
half of large family households are low or moderate income (57% or 4,430 households), as are
over half of households with one or more children under 6 (55% or 7,215 households). Of
households with someone age 75 or over, 41% (or 10,311 households) are low or moderate
income. Small families have the lowest share with low and moderate incomes at 29% (21,100
households).
0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Total Households * 12,000 12,785 20,225 12,120 63,805
Small Family Households * 4,655 5,755 10,690 7,090 45,555
Large Family Households * 1,130 1,560 1,740 805 2,565
Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age 2,705 2,982 5,455 3,345 22,250
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0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-100%
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Household contains at least one
person age 75 or older 2,656 3,135 4,520 2,385 12,675
Households with one or more
children 6 years old or younger * 1,895 2,390 2,930 1,439 4,475
* the highest income category for these family types is >80% HAMFI
Table 6 - Total Households Table
Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS Tables 5, 7, and 13
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Housing Needs Summary Tables
Housing needs by tenure and household income are provided in tables 7 through 12, with a
discussion following. HUD defines four housing needs that are quantified in the proceeding
tables:
1. Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities;
2. Housing units lacking completed plumbing facilities;
3. Overcrowded households (households with more than one person per room); and
4. Cost burdened households (households spending more than 30% of their monthly
income on monthly housing costs, including utilities).
Additionally, HUD identifies the following four severe housing needs:
1. Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities;
2. Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities;
3. Severely overcrowded households (households with more than 1.5 persons per room);
and
4. Severe cost burdened households (households spending more than 50% of their
monthly income on monthly housing costs, including utilities).
1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs)
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Substandard
Housing -
Lacking
complete
plumbing or
kitchen
facilities 165 110 40 85 400 105 35 130 35 305
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Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
Severely
Overcrowded -
With >1.51
people per
room (and
complete
kitchen and
plumbing) 300 135 70 30 535 110 120 80 30 340
Overcrowded -
With 1.01-1.5
people per
room (and
none of the
above
problems) 470 495 360 75 1,400 180 325 260 165 930
Housing cost
burden greater
than 50% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems) 3,225 1,630 990 275 6,120 4,055 3,410 3,635 1,670 12,770
Housing cost
burden greater
than 30% of
income (and
none of the
above
problems) 335 1,815 3,600 865 6,615 515 1,800 3,440 1,985 7,740
Zero/negative
Income (and
none of the
above
problems) 620 0 0 0 620 970 0 0 0 0
Table 7 – Housing Problems Table
Data
Source:
2008-2012 CHAS Table 3
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2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen
or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden)
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Having 1 or more
of four housing
problems 4,160 2,370 1,460 465 8,455 4,450 3,890 4,105 1,900 14,345
Having none of
four housing
problems 840 2,655 5,535 2,915 11,945 965 3,870 9,125 6,840 20,800
Household has
negative income,
but none of the
other housing
problems 620 0 0 0 620 970 0 0 0 970
Table 8 – Housing Problems 2
Data
Source:
2008-2012 CHAS Table 2
3. Cost Burden > 30%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 1,770 1,870 1,960 5,600 995 1,140 2,295 4,430
Large Related 545 500 325 1,370 415 645 530 1,590
Elderly 930 550 885 2,365 2,620 3,165 3,715 9,500
Other 1,060 1,005 1,505 3,570 895 630 770 2,295
Total need by
income
4,305 3,925 4,675 12,905 4,925 5,580 7,310 17,815
Table 9 – Cost Burden > 30%
Data
Source:
2008-2012 CHAS Table 7
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4. Cost Burden > 50%
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-50%
AMI
>50-80%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Small Related 1,645 600 410 2,655 930 860 1,355 3,145
Large Related 405 125 20 550 250 335 135 720
Elderly 705 450 345 1,500 2,280 1,845 1,705 5,830
Other 1,030 580 215 1,825 815 525 475 1,765
Total need by
income
3,785 1,755 990 6,530 4,275 3,515 3,670 11,460
Table 10 – Cost Burden > 50%
Data
Source:
2008-2012 CHAS Table 7
5. Crowding (More than one person per room)
Renter Owner
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total 0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
Single family
households 680 485 380 85 1,630 280 300 265 115 960
Multiple, unrelated
family households 85 115 50 25 275 15 165 100 90 370
Other, non-family
households 10 35 0 0 45 0 0 0 0 0
Total need by
income
775 635 430 110 1,950 295 465 365 205 1,330
Table 11 – Crowding Information – 1/2
Data
Source:
2008-2012 CHAS Table 10
Renter Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total 0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
Households with
Children Present
Table 12 – Crowding Information – 2/2
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Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.
Estimates of the number of single person households in need of housing assistance are not
available for Collier County. In Tables 9 and 10 above, non -elderly single person households are
included in the “other” households category, along with non-family households, such as
roommates or non-married partner households. Table 9 shows that there are an estimated
3,570 “other” renter households and 2,295 “other” owner households with low or moderate
incomes who spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Of these, 51% of renter
households and 77% of owner households are also severely cost burdened, meaning that they
spend over 50% of their income on housing.
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or
victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
According to the 2010-2014 5-Year American Community Survey, there are an estimated 37,892
disabled persons in Collier County, comprising about 11% of its population. While housing need
is not estimated for the disabled population, the ACS does provide poverty rates by disability
status, which can serve as an indicator of potential need, given that households with lower
incomes are more likely to have a housing problem. For persons age 18 to 64, 25% of the
disabled population (3,319 persons) is impoverished, compared to 13% of the non-disabled
population. For seniors, the poverty rate of disabled persons is 9% (1,983 persons) compared to
6% for those without a disability. Thus, poverty rates suggest that disabled adults in Collier
County would be more likely to have difficulty affording housing than their non -disabled
counterparts. Additionally, a limited supply of accessible housing, the cost of making needed
modifications, and the limited availability of supportive housing for persons with
developmental or substance abuse disabilities represent housing needs for the County’s
disabled population.
The County does not have data available to estimate the number of persons or households who
are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who are in need of
housing assistance. Input from housing and homeless services providers, however, indicates a
continued need for housing for domestic violence victims in Collier Coun ty. As evidence of this
need, in its last fiscal year, the Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Naples answered
more than 2,400 Crisis Hotline calls, sheltered 481 adults and children, provided over 30,000
hours of counseling, and provided education regarding domestic abuse to more than 20,000
professionals and community members.
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What are the most common housing problems?
As shown in Table 7, a total of 15,070 renter households and 22,085 owner households with
incomes at or below the area median experience one or more housing problems. Comparing
these numbers with the total households at that income level (as provided in Ta ble 6) indicates
that 65% have one or more housing needs. At low and moderate incomes (at or below 80%
AMI), there are 31,940 households with needs, which represents 71% of total low and
moderate income households.
By far the most common housing problems in Collier County for both owners and renters are
cost burdening and severe cost burdening. Table 9 reveals that 12,905 low and moderate
income renter households spend more than 30% of their income on housing, as do 17,815 low
and moderate income owner households. Taken together, there are 30,720 cost burdened
households with incomes below 80% AMI, constituting 68% of that income group. Of these,
17,990 households have a severe cost burden (6,530 renters and 11,460 owners), comprising
40% of total low and moderate income households, as Table 10 displays.
Crowding (more than one person per room) affects 1,840 renters and 1,125 owners with low
and moderate incomes, or 7% of all households in that income group (Table 11), a considerably
lower share than are affected by cost burdens or severe cost burdens.
Substandard housing (lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities) affects the smallest
number of low and moderate income households in Collier County: 315 renters and 270
owners, or 1% of all households with incomes under 80% AMI, according to Table 7.
Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems?
Overall, owners make up a larger share of the low and moderate income population with
housing problems than renters (57% versus 43%), not surprising considering that the large
majority of households in Collier County own their homes. Renters, however, are more likely
than owners to be affected by housing needs – of low and moderate income groups, 78% of
renter households have a housing problem, compared to 67% of owners.
Looking at specific housing needs shows that the number of low and moderate income renters
living in substandard housing (315) is 1.2 times the number of owners doing so (270). Likewise,
at low and moderate incomes, the number of crowded renters (1,840) is 1.6 times the number
of overcrowded owners (1,125). In contrast, for affordability problems, owners make up larger
proportions of low and moderate income households with needs. The number of cost burdened
owners (17,815) is 1.4 times that of renters (12,905), and the number of severely cost burdened
owners (11,460) is 1.8 times that of renters (6,530).
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For owners, households in the 50-80% AMI income bracket make up the largest share of cost
burdened households at 41%. Just under one third of (31%) are in the 30 -50% AMI group, and
28% have incomes under 30% AMI. In contrast, cost burdened renters are relatively evenly
distributed by income: 33% have incomes below 30% AMI, 30% have incomes from 30-50%
AMI, and 36% have incomes from 50-80% AMI. Looking at severe cost burdens only, need is
much more concentrated in the lowest income group. More than half (58%) of severely cost
burdened renters have extremely low incomes, as do 37% of severely cost burdened owners.
Looking at needs by household types, small families (2 to 4 persons) make up the largest share
of low and moderate income renters with a cost burden at 43%, although they constitute only
one-quarter (25%) of cost burdened owners. Comparing data in Table 9 with total households
by type in Table 6 shows that 48% of low and moderate income small families are cost
burdened. While they make up relatively small shares of the needs population, 67% of large
families (5 or more persons) are cost burdened.
For owners with a cost burden, the largest share are elderly households (53%), likely reflecting
the difficulty many seniors face in continuing to pay housing costs such as utilities and taxes
following retirement, even if they no longer have mortgages.
Finally, overcrowded renter and owner households are more likely to be single family
households than multiple, unrelated families. The former make up 84% of overcrowded low
and moderate income renter households and 75% of similar owner households. Multiple,
unrelated family households constitute 14% of overcrowded renters and 25% of overcrowded
owners. However, given that the vast majority of Collier County households are single families,
overcrowding is much more likely to affect unrelated families sharing a home (i.e., “doubling
up”), particularly for owners.
Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children
(especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of
either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the
needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re -housing
assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance
Individuals with an imminent risk of residing in shelter or becoming unsheltered typically have a
combination of financial factors present in their lives: lack of living wage jobs, rent that is more
than 30 or 50 percent of their income, and high childcare, medical, or transportation costs. In
addition to these factors, individuals living at risk of homelessness often have additional issues
present such as family conflicts, domestic violence, doubling up with family members or
friends, housing with code or safety violations, household members with a disab ility, criminal
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history, history of mental health issues or substance abuse, difficulty navigating systems to
access public benefits or community based services, and prior experience with homelessness.
For formerly homeless families and individuals receiving rapid re-housing assistance but nearing
the termination of that assistance, key needs include access to Social Security disability and
other benefits; stable employment or access to mainstream job training, employment, and
education programs; linkages to health and mental health services; convenient access to
affordable childcare and transportation; and continued case management and supportive
services.
If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a
description of the operational definition of the at -risk group and the methodology used to
generate the estimates:
Collier County does not prepare estimates of its at -risk population. The Collier County Hunger
and Homeless Coalition’s 2014 Point-in-Time Count of homeless persons identified 251 persons
at risk of homelessness. This included people staying temporarily with family or friends, in a
hotel or motel, or sharing a home on a more or less permanent basis with another family, often
living in crowded or inadequate conditions.
Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an
increased risk of homelessness
Low incomes and high housing cost burdens are two housing characteristic linked with
instability and an increased risk of homelessness. Renters with incomes under 30% AMI and
housing costs burdens over 50% are at risk of homelessness, especially if they experience a
destabilizing event such as a job loss, reduction in hours, or medical emergency/condition.
Additionally, families or individuals doubling up with other, unrelated households are at an
increased risk of homelessness. In Collier County, there are 3,785 extremely low income renter
households (under 30% AMI) spending more than 50% of their income on housing. Collie r
County also has 645 households comprised of multiple, unrelated families living together in
overcrowded conditions.
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NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems – 91.205 (b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to
the needs of that category of need as a whole.
Introduction
According to HUD, a disproportionately greater need exists when members of a racial or ethnic
group at a given income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percentage
points or more) than the income level as a whole. Tables 13 through 16 identify the number of
households experiencing one or more of the four housing problems by householder race and
ethnicity and income level. The four housing problems include: (1) cost burden (paying more
than 30% of income for housing and utilities); (2) overcrowding (more than one person per
room); (3) lacking complete kitchen facilities; and (4) lacking complete plumbing facilities.
Income classifications include extremely low income (under 30% of Area Median Income
(AMI)); low income (30-50% AMI); moderate income (50-80% AMI); and middle income (80-
100% AMI).
0%-30% of Area Median Income
At extremely low incomes, 79% of households in Collier County have one or more housing
problems (9,420, as shown in Table 13). Whites are somewhat less likely to experie nce a
housing need (74%), while African Americans, Asians, and Hispanics are more so (85 -87%). No
group has a disproportionately greater need than the jurisdiction as a whole.
Housing Problems Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 9,420 954 1,589
White 5,525 690 1,230
Black / African American 1,155 55 145
Asian 65 10 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 15 4 4
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 2,660 195 210
Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 30% AMI
Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS Table 1
*The four housing problems are:
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1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per
room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%
30%-50% of Area Median Income
Over three-quarters of households with incomes from 30 to 50% AMI have one or more
housing problems (77% or 9,800 households). Whites face housing problems at a somewhat
lower rate (72%), while other racial/ethnic groups face needs at a higher rate than the
jurisdiction as a whole. Three groups have a disproportionately greater rate of h ousing
problems: 88% of African American households have one or more housing needs, as do 91% of
Asian households and 100% of the 35 American Indians/Alaska Natives.
Housing Problems Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 9,800 2,915 0
White 5,650 2,200 0
Black / African American 965 135 0
Asian 40 4 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 35 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 3,110 545 0
Table 14 - Disproportionally Greater Need 30 - 50% AMI
Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS Table 1
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per
room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%
50%-80% of Area Median Income
Of the 20,046 Collier County households with moderate incomes, 62% have at least one
housing problem. As in other income groups, moderate income Whites face housing needs at a
somewhat lower proportion than the county overall (59%), while African Americans and
Hispanics have higher rate of housing problems (71% and 69%, respectively). Two groups have a
disproportionately higher incidence of housing need – Asians (85% or 235 households) and
American Indians/Alaska Natives (100% or 10 households).
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Housing Problems Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 12,511 7,535 0
White 8,710 5,960 0
Black / African American 770 310 0
Asian 235 40 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 10 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 2,786 1,225 0
Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater Need 50 - 80% AMI
Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS Table 1
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per
room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%
80%-100% of Area Median Income
Two-fifths (43%) of middle-income households in Collier County have at least one housing
problem (5,204 households). One racial group has a disproportionate nee d – of the 30 middle-
income Pacific Islander households, all have one or more housing needs.
Housing Problems Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 5,204 6,829 0
White 3,970 5,085 0
Black / African American 225 315 0
Asian 35 65 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 4 19 0
Pacific Islander 30 0 0
Hispanic 940 1,345 0
Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 - 100% AMI
Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS Table 1
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per
room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30%
Discussion
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Overall, CHAS data regarding housing problems by income level and race/ethnicity show that
need is more common at low incomes – 79% of extremely low and 77% of low income
households face one or more housing problems. At moderate incomes , that rate falls to 62%,
and at middle incomes, to 43%.
Six groups experience a disproportionately greater incidence of housing needs than the county
as a whole. They include low income (30-50% AMI) African American households (of whom 88%
face a housing problem), Asian households (91%), and American Indian/Ala ska Native
households (100%), compared to 77% of the jurisdiction as a whole. At moderate incomes (50 -
80% AMI), Asian and American Indians/Alaska Natives face a disproportionate need (85% and
100%, respectively, compared to 62% for the jurisdiction as a wh ole. Finally, at middle incomes,
100% of Pacific Islander households face needs, well above the countywide rate of 43%.
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NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems – 91.205
(b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to
the needs of that category of need as a whole.
Introduction
This section examines severe housing needs by income level and householder race and
ethnicity. Like in the preceding analysis, this section uses HUD’s definition of disproportionately
greater need, which occurs when members of a racial or ethnic group at a given income level
experience housing problems at a greater rate (10 percentage points or more) than the income
level as a whole. Tables 17 through 20 identify the number of households experiencing one or
more of the severe housing problems include: (1) severe cost burden (paying more than 50% of
income for housing and utilities); (2) severe overcrowding (more than 1.5 persons per room);
(3) lacking complete kitchen facilities; and (4) lacking complete plumbing facilities. Income
classification include extremely low income (under 30% of Area Median Income); low income
(30-50% AMI); moderate income (50-80% AMI); and middle income (80-100% AMI).
0%-30% of Area Median Income
At extremely low incomes, 72% of households in Collier County experience a severe housing
problem (8,570 households). About two-thirds of Whites have a severe housing need (68%), as
do 77% of African Americans and 79% of Hispanics. Asian households face severe housing
problems at a disproportionately greater rate (87% or 65 households).
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 8,570 1,799 1,589
White 5,035 1,185 1,230
Black / African American 1,050 160 145
Asian 65 10 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 15 4 4
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 2,405 440 210
Table 17 – Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% AMI
Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS Table 2
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%
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30%-50% of Area Median Income
At low incomes (30-50% AMI), half of all Collier County households have a severe housing
problem (49% or 6,290 households). Whites, Hispanics, and African Americans face severe
housing problems at rates relatively close to that of the county (48% to 55%). American
Indians/ Alaska Natives have a disproportionately high rate of severe housing needs – 100% of
the 35 households have one or more severe housing needs.
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 6,209 6,474 0
White 3,795 4,055 0
Black / African American 605 495 0
Asian 14 29 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 35 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,760 1,895 0
Table 18 – Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS Table 2
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%
50%-80% of Area Median Income
About one-quarter (27%) of moderate income households have one or more severe housing
needs (5,480 households). At this income level, two racial/ethnic groups have
disproportionately high rates of severe housing needs: African Americans (39% or 415
households) and Asians (44% or 120 households).
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Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 5,480 14,550 0
White 3,635 11,030 0
Black / African American 415 660 0
Asian 120 150 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 10 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 1,310 2,700 0
Table 19 – Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS Table 2
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%
80%-100% of Area Median Income
At middle incomes, one-fifth of households have a severe housing problem (20% or 2,370
households). Two groups have a disproportionately high rate of severe housing needs: Asians
(30% or 30 households) and Pacific Islanders (100% or 30 households).
Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of
four housing
problems
Has none of the
four housing
problems
Household has
no/negative
income, but none
of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,370 9,680 0
White 1,755 7,300 0
Black / African American 35 505 0
Asian 30 70 0
American Indian, Alaska Native 0 35 0
Pacific Islander 30 0 0
Hispanic 520 1,770 0
Table 20 – Severe Housing Problems 80 - 100% AMI
Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS Table 2
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room, 4.Cost Burden over 50%
Discussion
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Overall, severe housing problems are most acute at lower income levels. Nearly three-quarters
(72%) of Collier County households with incomes below 30% AMI face a severe need, as do 49%
in the 30-50% AMI income range. As incomes increase, rates of severe housing problems lessen,
dropping to 27% at the 50-80% AMI income level and 20% at the 80-100% AMI level.
Asian households face disproportionately high rate of severe housing needs at three income
levels: extremely low, moderate, and middle incomes. Three other racial/ethnic groups are
disproportionately affected by severe housing needs, including low income American Indians/
Alaska Natives, moderate income African Americans, and middle income Pacific Islanders.
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NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens – 91.205 (b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to
the needs of that category of need as a whole.
Introduction:
While the preceding sections assessed all housing and severe housing problems by race and
ethnicity, Table 21 focuses only on what share of their income households spend on housing.
Data is broken down into groups spending less than 30% of income on housing costs, those
paying between 30 and 50% (i.e., with a cost burden), and those paying over 50% (i.e., with a
severe cost burden). The final column, “no/negative income,” identifies households without an
income, from whom cost of housing as a share of income was not calculated. Note that no
more than three percent of households in any racial or ethnic group has no or negative in come.
Housing Cost Burden
Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No / negative
income (not
computed)
Jurisdiction as a whole 70,530 24,859 23,190 1,729
White 59,995 18,370 17,030 1,265
Black / African American 1,830 1,495 1,455 145
Asian 505 200 245 0
American Indian, Alaska
Native 135 14 50 4
Pacific Islander 30 0 0 0
Hispanic 8,035 4,780 4,410 315
Table 21 – Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS Table 9
Discussion:
As Table 21 shows, 21% of households in Collier County spend between 30 and 50% of their
income on housing costs. African American and Latino households are more likely to spend
within this range when compared to the jurisdiction overall (30% and 27%, resp ectively). No
racial or ethnic group is disproportionately likely to fall within this category.
Countywide, 19% of households spend over 50% of their income on housing costs. Rates of
severe cost burdening by race and ethnicity range from 18% for Whites t o 30% for African
Americans, not including Pacific Islander households, of whom zero face severe cost burdens.
African Americans are the only group to face a disproportionately high rate of severe cost
burdening (30% versus 19% for the jurisdiction as a wh ole).
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Combining the 30-50% and over 50% cost ranges shows that there are a total of 48,049 cost
burdened households in Collier County, which constitutes 40% of the county’s total households.
By race and ethnicity, rates of cost burdening range from 32% fo r American Indians/Alaska
Natives to 60% for African Americans. Two groups are disproportionately likely to be cost
burdened: African Americans (60% or 2,950 households) and Hispanics (52% or 9,190
households).
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Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately
greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole?
Tables 13 through 21 identify several instances of disproportionately greater nee d, which are
summarized below:
Of the nine income and need categories examined, Asian households are disproportionately
affected by housing needs in five of them. They are disproportionately likely to face a
housing need at the 30-50% AMI and the 50-80% AMI income levels. They are
disproportionately likely to face a severe housing need at the 0-30% AMI, 50-80% AMI, and
80-100% AMI income levels.
African American households face disproportionate rates of housing problems in three
instances: housing cost burdens at the 30-50% AMI income level, severe cost burdens at the
50-80% AMI income level, and cost burdens/severe cost burdens regardless of income.
American Indian/Alaska Native households with incomes from 30 to 50% AMI and from 50
to 80% AMI are disproportionately likely to face a housing need; households in the former
income category are also disproportionately likely to face a severe housing need.
Pacific Islander households have a disproportionate rate of housing needs and severe
housing needs at middle incomes (80 to 100% AMI).
Looking at all households regardless of income, Latino households are disproportionately
likely to spend more than 30% of their income on housing costs. Over one -half (52%) of
Hispanic households pay over 30%, compared to 40% of all households jurisdiction-wide.
If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs?
Stakeholder input shows that, in addition to housing needs, low and moderate income
households are also more likely to face difficulties affording transportation and childcare costs.
For low incomes households without a car, transit access and hours may impact their ability to
obtain and keep employment. Additionally, low and moderate income disabled persons may
face difficultly affording paratransit service.
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Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your
community?
According to the 2010 Census, Collier County’s minority population (including African American,
Latino, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native American/Alaska Native residents) is most heavily
concentrated in five census tracts in the Immokalee area, where minority residents constitute
over 90% of the population. The majority of the residents in these tracts are Latino, and the
second largest share are African American.
Six other tracts have minority population shares above 50%. They include four tracts in Go lden
Gate, one in Naples Manor, and one in Naples near the Gordon River Apartments. In the census
tract that includes the Gordon River Apartments, the majority of residents are African
American; in the remaining tracts, Latinos make up the largest share.
The map on the following page identifies minority population by census tract for Collier County.
It also shows racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (RCAP/ECAPs). HUD defines
RCAP/ECAPs as areas with minority population shares above 50% and poverty rates over 40%.
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NA-35 Public Housing – 91.205(b)
Introduction
The Collier County Housing Authority (CCHA) is an independent authority established under state law and is separate from the
general control of the County. The mission of the CCHA is to offer a choice of decent safe and diverse affordable housing, with
opportunity for low- income households to achieve economic independence in living environments free from discrimination. The
Authority fulfills this mission by offering a variety of subsidized housing options to low-income residents of Collier County. These
options include 641 units of farmworker housing funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the administration of 46 6
Housing Choice Vouchers, and management of 30 units of senior housing in Immokalee. Unlike most public housing authorities, the
CCHA has no HUD-funded public housing units.
In CCHA’s 2014-2019 Five Year PHA Plan, the organization describes these six goals:
1. Expand the Supply of Assisted Housing
2. Improve the Quality of Assisted Housing
3. Increase Assisted Housing Choices
4. Provide an Improved Living Environment
5. Promote Self Sufficiency and Personal Development of Assisted Households
6. Ensure Equal Opportunity and Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
Totals in Use
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units vouchers in use 0 0 0 440 0 438 1 1 0
Table 22 - Public Housing by Program Type
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Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
Characteristics of Residents
Program Type
Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Average Annual Income 0 0 0 12,798 0 12,791 17,509 11,088
Average length of stay 0 0 0 6 0 6 1 8
Average Household size 0 0 0 2 0 2 3 1
# Homeless at admission 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
# of Elderly Program Participants
(>62) 0 0 0 161 0 160 0 1
# of Disabled Families 0 0 0 105 0 104 1 0
# of Families requesting accessibility
features 0 0 0 440 0 438 1 1
# of HIV/AIDS program participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
# of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 23 – Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
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Race of Residents
Program Type
Race Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
White 0 0 0 276 0 274 1 1 0
Black/African American 0 0 0 162 0 162 0 0 0
Asian 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
American Indian/Alaska
Native 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Table 24 – Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
Ethnicity of Residents
Program Type
Ethnicity Certificate Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
Hispanic 0 0 0 176 0 176 0 0 0
Not Hispanic 0 0 0 264 0 262 1 1 0
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Table 25 – Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
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Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants
on the waiting list for accessible units:
Of the CCHA’s 440 Housing Choice Voucher holders, 105 (24%) were disabled and 161 (37%)
were over the age of 62 according to the HUD PIC data displayed in the tables above. These
resident characteristics indicate a significant need for accessible housing u nits. When
interviewed for input related to this plan, CCHA staff underscored this need, characterizing the
existing housing stock in the County as having very few accessible units. Another need of
people with disabilities who may be CCHA residents or on the waiting list is transportation.
Enhanced paratransit and regular bus service would assist these residents in being better able
to access services.
Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders
The most immediate needs of CCHA’s clients are for more affordable housing options,
transportation, and childcare. Despite the Housing Choice Vouchers and farmworker housing
available through CCHA, there are approximately 1,000 applicants on the voucher waiting list
and the list is closed. Rents in the private market are increasing and vouchers cannot keep pace,
causing even those with vouchers to have difficulty finding affordable housing.
Transportation, both paratransit and regular bus service is an additional need. Routes and
hours are limited, making it difficult for voucher holders to access or maintain employment.
There are a few programs in the area that provide assistance with the cost of childcare, which is
necessary for parents of young children who need to work o r look for work. These existing
programs work well, but cannot meet the high level of need.
How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large
The needs of public housing residents and housing choice voucher holders are largely
consistent with the needs of the low- and moderate-income population at large. In the general
population, tenants are concerned about the quality and affordability of their existing housing.
Without the housing subsidies and other supports provided by CCHA, so me of the affordability
issues faced by the general population are even more acute.
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NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment – 91.205(c)
This section provides an assessment of Collier County’s homeless population and their needs.
Data is provided by the Hunger and Homeless Coalition’s 2014 and 2015 Point in Time Counts
(PITC) of sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons in Collier County.
If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting
homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons experience homelessness,"
describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless
individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and
unaccompanied youth):
The Collier County Hunger and Homeless Coalition conducts an annual Point -in-Time Count of
homeless persons in Collier County in January of each year. The most recent count for which
data is available was conducted overnight from January 29 to January 30, 2015 . Volunteers for
the count included members of the civic and business community, homeless and formerly
homeless individuals, and CoC member agency staff. Volunteers attended a training session the
week prior to the count.
The table that follows provides the results of the Hunger and Homeless Coalition’s 2014 and
2015 Point-in-Time Counts. As shown, there were 389 homeless persons counted in 2015, up
from 261 persons in 2014. The majority were in emergency shelters (211 persons or 54%) or
transitional housing (134 persons or 34%). Forty-four people (11%) were unsheltered.
In 2015, chronically homeless individuals made up 8% of the homeless count (32 individuals).
Veterans constituted only 1% (5 persons), down from 6% (23 persons) in 2014. As of 2015, the
largest share of homeless persons were either persons with chronic substance abuse issues
(31%), adults with disabilities (26%), and/or victims of domestic violence (23%). These numbers
echo stakeholder input, which indicated a need for housing with support ive services for both
persons with disabilities and persons with substance abuse issues.
Youth made up a significant share of Collier County’s homeless population – 29% in 2015. The
majority of homeless youth were in families (63 children or 16% of the tot al homeless
population); the remaining 49 were either unaccompanied youth or members of youth-
parented households. In addition to the Point-in-Time Counts, homeless youth are also counted
by the public schools’ liaison for homeless education, who reported serving 592 homeless
students from the start of the school year through January 29, 2015. In addition to children who
met HUD’s definition of homeless, this count also includes children in families doubling -up with
another household, unaccompanied youth st aying with friends or family, and children awaiting
foster care placement.
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Nature and Extent of Homelessness
2014 Point-in-Time
Count
2015 Point-in-Time
Count
Number Share of
Total Number Share of
Total
Total 361 100% 389 100%
Homeless Status
Emergency Shelter 198 55% 211 54%
Transitional Housing 128 35% 134 34%
Unsheltered 35 10% 44 11%
Subpopulations
Veterans 23 6% 5 1%
Adults with Disabilities 103 29% 103 26%
Chronically Homeless 32 9% 32 8%
Serious Mental Illness 25 7% 33 8%
Chronic Substance Abuse 159 44% 121 31%
HIV/AIDS 0 0% 3 1%
Victims of Domestic Violence 77 21% 90 23%
Children and Youth
Children in Families 63 16%
Unaccompanied Youth 31 8%
Under age 18 4 1%
Age 18 to 24 27 7%
Parenting Youth 18 5%
Under age 18 1 0%
Age 18 to 24 7 2%
Children with parenting youth 10 3%
Table 26 – Collier County Point-in-Time Homeless Counts
Data Source: Collier County Hunger and Homeless Coalition, 2015 Point-in-Time Count of Homeless in Collier County and 2014 Point-in-
Time Count
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with
children and the families of veterans.
While the Point-in-Time Counts did not include the number of families with children in need of
housing assistance, the 2015 count did record the number of children living in homeless
families. Roughly one-in-six homeless people in Collier County were children living in families,
indicating a significant need for housing assistance for homeless families and youth. Also, about
one-quarter (23%) of Collier County’s homeless population were victims of domestic violence,
which may include families consisting of women and their children.
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Veteran homelessness fell from 23 in 2014 to 5 in 2015. Overall, veterans made up a very small
share of Collier County’s homeless population as of 2015 at only 1%.
Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Eth nic Group.
The Point-in-Time Counts for Collier County prepared by the Hunger and Homeless Coalition did
not include data regarding the race and ethnicity of persons included in
Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.
As of the 2015 count, the large majority of Collier County’s homeless population was sheltered
(88%), with 11% unsheltered. Of the sheltered population, most (61%) were in an emergency
shelter. This breakdown is roughly unchanged from 2014.
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Introduction:
This section will discuss the characteristics and needs of persons in various subpopulations of
Collier County who are not homeless but may require supportive services, including the elderly,
frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental) persons with HIV/AIDS
and their families, persons with alcohol or drug addiction, victims of domestic violence, and
persons with a criminal record and their families.
Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:
According to the 2014 ACS 5- year estimates, 74,235 (23.1%) Collier County residents were
elderly (60+), and 46,430 (14.4%) residents were frail elderly (75+), with 37.5%, or over one-
third of the County’s population being elderly or frail elderly. There were 37,892 (11.4%)
persons with disabilities in Collier County, 24.5 %, approximately a quarter, of which are elderly
residents.
HIV/AIDS diagnosis have been high for the state of Florida and minority populations have
proves especially vulnerable, with Florida having the 3rd highest rate of Blacks diagnosed and
the 4th highest rate for Latinos nationally. The AIDS Network reports that in 2007 there were
1,357 cases of HIV/AIDS in Collier County with 60% of those diagnosed being racial and ethnic
minorities and 55% of the diagnosed residing in Naples and 45% residing in Immokalee.
According to the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention in 2015,
there were 860 HIV/AID cases in Collier County and a prevalence rate of 309.
An annual survey sponsored by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) provides the primary source of information on the use of illicit drugs
and alcohol among non-institutionalized persons aged 12 years old or older.1 In 2011, an
estimated 20.6 million persons in the U.S. were classified with substance dependence or abuse
in the past year (8.0 percent of the population aged 12 or older). Of these, 2.6 million were
classified with dependence or abuse of both alcohol and illicit drugs, 3.9 million had
dependence or abuse of illicit drugs but not alcohol, and 14.1 million had dependence or abuse
of alcohol but not illicit drugs. In 2011, the rate of substance depend ence or abuse for persons
aged 12 or older in the South was 7.0 percent.
1 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use
and Health: Summary of National Findings, NSDUH Series H-44, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 12-4713. Rockville,
MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2012.
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The 2013 Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System indicates that Collier County adu lts
have a higher rate of heavy or binge drinking (18.1%) compared to the state average (17.6%).
Data from Collier County Medical Examiner’s Office suggests that adult prescription drug
misuse is an issue in the County. In 2013, the Collier County Medical Examiner’s Office
identified 42 overdose deaths, 40 (95%) of which had prescription or illegal drugs and/or
alcohol in their system. Of the 40 substance-related deaths, over half (57%) were between the
ages of 30-59, 97% were Caucasian, and 60 % were males. Additionally, 90% of cases involved
prescription drugs, while 22% involved a combination of both prescription drugs and alcohol.
According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office in 2006, there were 1,822 reported cases of
domestic violence in the County.
Persons with a criminal background and their families also have been identified as a special
needs subpopulation in Collier County in terms of requiring assistive services for housing,
employment, and other social services. Arrest record data from the County and Drug Free
Collier indicates more than 1,340 arrests for drug related offenses in the past two years.
What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these
needs determined?
The primary housing and supportive needs of these subpopulations (the elderly, frail elderly,
persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, persons with alcohol or drug
addiction, victims of domestic violence, and persons with a criminal record and their families)
were determined by input from both service providers and the public through the survey,
public meetings, and stakeholder interviews. These needs include affordable, safe housing
opportunities in areas with access to transportation and paratransit, commercial and job
centers, and social services including counseling, case management, and subsidies for childcare,
and for education regarding fair housing rights and actions that can be taken in the event those
rights are violated. Persons with disabilities often require accessible features and ground floor
housing units and use of supportive/therapeutic animals. Victims of domestic violence need
safe housing, removal of barriers to relocation, and protection from perpetrators. Persons with
criminal records and their families may be disqualified from public housing or Section 8 rental
assistance, and accordingly, assistance with housing for low-income members of this
subpopulation must be provided by other nongovernmental organizations. Interviews with
stakeholders and residents indicated that residents with alcohol and substance abuse histories,
as well as, victims of domestic violence may have criminal records.
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Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Facilities:
The top needs for public facilities in Collier County are community centers, health care facilities,
and public safety stations/offices. In the course of the engagement with residents and
stakeholders relative to this plan, many described a need for more opportunities for social
interaction for seniors and activities for youth and children. Presumably, community centers
and similar facilities would be necessary in order to provide these types of services. The lack of
affordable, accessible healthcare services was also frequently mentioned. Many physicians,
doctors, and other health providers serving the county are said to offer concierge-based
services in which patients pay premium fees in order to receive a higher level of service and
access to their providers. These concierge-based practices do not typically accept Medicare or
Medicaid patients. As a result, many low- and moderate-income residents expressed a need for
healthcare facilities providing services at lower cost. Public safety facilities, such as fire, police
or emergency management facilities were also described by resid ents as significant public
facility needs.
How were these needs determined?
In the public survey conducted as part of this plan development process, respondents were
asked to rank public facility needs in the County as high, moderate, or low need. The top three
needs ranked as high need were community centers (ranked high by 57.3% of respondents),
health care facilities (48.2%), and public safety officers (46.3%).
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Improvements:
Demolition or redevelopment of blighted properties was seen by Collier County residents as an
important need. Additionally, the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has
undertaken several subarea studies of bicycle and pedestrian mobility in co mmunities
throughout the County. Though only a few individual communities have been studied to date,
the MPO reports have indicated significant needs for sidewalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian
safety improvements. For example, in Naples Manor, the MPO report graded the community
with an overall level of service of D. Of 31 streets in the community, only one had sidewalks on
both sides of the road. The proximity of Lely High School and Parkside Elementary School to the
area heighten the need for public improvements. Improved street lighting and the addition of
street furniture, such as benches and signs, was often a frequent recommendation as well.
Similar findings were contained in a separate MPO report on the Immokalee area.
How were these needs determined?
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Over 35% of respondents to the public survey rated demolition or redevelopment of blighted
properties as a high need. Another 42% of respondents rated this a moderate need. Needs for
sidewalk, street lighting, and street furniture were determined based on a review of prior
studies conducted by the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization. County staff in the
Growth Management Department confirmed these as needs.
Describe the jurisdiction’s need for Public Services:
One-half or more of survey respondents identified the following public services as high needs:
medical and dental services, senior services, youth services, housing counseling, and
employment training. In addition to these, a need for a great variety of other public services
has been articulated by residents and stakeholders throughout the county who participated in
interviews, public meetings, or focus groups with the planning team. These include the
following:
Legal assistance
Fair housing education &
enforcement
Supportive services for housing
stability
Memory care for people with
dementia
Transportation assistance
Accessible transportation for people
with disabilities
Substance abuse counseling
Financial literacy
English language classes (ESL)
Childcare subsidies
Child abuse prevention
Domestic violence prevention
Food banks and community meals
How were these needs determined?
These public service needs were determined through analysis of public survey responses,
through numerous consultations with key community stakeholders, and public comments at
meetings and focus groups.
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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:
While housing choices can be fundamentally limited by household income and purchasing
power, the lack of affordable housing can be a significant hardship for low-income households
preventing them from meeting their other basic needs. Stakeholders and residents reported
housing affordability for low-income and moderate-income to be an issue throughout the
County with areas of East Naples being in need of increased affordability housing opportunities.
According to 2010-2014 ACS estimates housing costs have increased for both owners and
renters in the past twelve years.
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MA-10 Number of Housing Units – 91.210(a)&(b)(2)
Introduction
This section explores the number and types of housing units in Collier County and whether or
not the number of available units is sufficient to meet housing demand for the County.
All residential properties by number of units
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 81,292 41%
1-unit, attached structure 10,565 5%
2-4 units 21,186 11%
5-19 units 40,898 20%
20 or more units 35,169 18%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, van, etc 10,708 5%
Total 199,818 100%
Table 27 – Residential Properties by Unit Number
Data Source: 2010-2014 ACS
Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
Number % Number %
No bedroom 144 0% 989 3%
1 bedroom 1,717 2% 5,007 15%
2 bedrooms 30,897 34% 16,254 47%
3 or more bedrooms 59,300 64% 12,023 35%
Total 92,058 100% 34,273 100%
Table 28 – Unit Size by Tenure
Data Source: 2008-2012 ACS
Describe the number and targeting of Units (income and type of family served) of units
assisted with federal, state and local programs.
Eligible clients currently assisted under CDBG and HOME Programs by the County’s local non -
profit agencies must have an annual income that does not exceed 80% of median income.
Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from affordable housing inventory for any
reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts.
Collier County does not anticipate losing any affordable housing units from the public housing
inventory during this Consolidated Plan period.
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Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population?
While the County has a large housing supply of nearly 200,000 units, there is a significant
disconnect between the supply of the housing units and the location, price, and quality of the
housing units. Many of the housing units in Immokalee, and the mobile home units are
reported by residents to be of poor or substandard quality.
Describe the need for specific types of housing
The County has a specific need for housing units suitable to large r families. Large related
households, which are defined as households consisting of 5 or more persons, have a greater
percentage of housing need than any other household type. In order to achieve affordability
extended families may reside together. The high price and limited supply of larger housing units
force many families to either live in overcrowded, smaller units or overpriced, larger homes.
Additionally, senior and disabled housing is needed in Collier County as the aging of the
population creates an increasing need for housing that is accessible for occupants as well as
visitors.
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MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a)
Introduction
This section describes housing cost and affordability in Collier County. The median home value
in Collier County as increased by 73% in the past 12 years. And, rent has increased by 33% in
the same time period.
Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2000 Most Recent Year: 2012 % Change
Median Home Value $149,000 $258,400 73%
Median Contract Rent $669 $889 33%
Table 29 – Cost of Housing
Data Source: 2000 Census (Base Year), 2010-2014 ACS (Most Recent Year)
Contract Rent Number %
Less than $500 2,883 8%
$500-999 17,102 50%
$1,000-1,499 7,132 21%
$1,500-1,999 2,463 7%
$2,000 or more 2,054 6%
No cash rent 2,639 8%
Total 34,273 100%
Table 30 – Contract Rent
Data Source: 2010-2014 ACS
Housing Affordability
% Units affordable to Households
earning
Renter Owner
30% HAMFI 4,250 No Data
50% HAMFI 3,905 14,260
80% HAMFI 17,195 15,590
100% HAMFI No Data 9,440
Total 25,350 139,210
Table 31 – Housing Affordability
Data Source: 2008-2012 CHAS Tables 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, and 18C
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Monthly Rent
Monthly Rent ($) Efficiency (no
bedroom)
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
Fair Market Rent 691 795 990 1,293 1,592
High HOME Rent 691 795 990 1,196 1,315
Low HOME Rent 637 683 820 946 1,056
Table 32 – Monthly Rent
Data Source: 2015 HUD FMR and HOME Rents
Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels?
Housing affordability is reported as a key issue in Collier County. Many residents in the
workforce including teachers, police officers, nurses, social workers, etc. reported living in
nearby counties due to lack of affordable housing. Low-income and moderate-income residents
reported doubling up. Over 40% of respondents to the Collier County Community Survey
reported exceeding the HUD guideline of 30% on housing costs.
How is the affordability of housing expected to change considering changes to home values
and/or rents?
Many variables influence the demand for affordable housing units such as emerging
demographic trends, the incidence of overcrowding, and housing costs. The population growth
in Collier County, coupled with an aging population that is likely to be on a fixed - income, also
translates into strong demand for new affordable housing units, is expected to increase.
Rent Comparison
The Out of Reach (further cited in the Analysis to Impediments to Fair Housing) report indicates
a minimum wage worker must exceed a 40 hour work week to afford the current FMR for a
one, two, or three-bedroom apartment.
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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing – 91.210(a)
Introduction:
This section examines the condition of housing in Collier County including the presence of 1 of 4
housing conditions: 1) lacks complete plumbing facilities, (2) lacks complete kitchen facilities,
(3) more than one person per room, and (4) cost burden greater than 30%. This section also
examines the age of housing stock and the risk of lead based paint. According to 2010-2014 ACS
estimates, 32% of owner occupied units and 49% of renter occupied units have at least one
housing condition.
Definitions
Collier County’s standard condition must meet HUD’s Housing Quality Standards (HQS)
inspection. The County’s definition for substandard condition is a un it which is in poor condition
and is both structurally and financially feasible to rehabilitate.
Condition of Units
Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With one selected Condition 29,485 32% 16,880 49%
With two selected Conditions 917 1% 2,174 6%
With three selected Conditions 89 0% 19 0%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
No selected Conditions 61,567 67% 15,200 44%
Total 92,058 100% 34,273 100%
Table 33 - Condition of Units
Data Source: 2010-2014 ACS Table B25123
Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 25,498 28% 8,346 24%
1980-1999 48,197 52% 17,528 51%
1950-1979 17,633 19% 8,054 24%
Before 1950 730 1% 345 1%
Total 92,058 100% 34,273 100%
Table 34 – Year Unit Built
Data Source: 2010-2014 ACS
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Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 18,363 20% 8,399 25%
Housing Units build before 1980 with children under 6
present 1,469 2% 1,805 6%
Table 35 – Risk of Lead-Based Paint
Data Source: 2010-2014 ACS (Total Units) 2008-2012 CHAS Table 13 (Units with Children present)
Vacant Units
Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Not Suitable for
Rehabilitation
Total
Vacant Units
Abandoned Vacant Units
REO Properties
Abandoned REO Properties
Table 36 - Vacant Units
Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
The age of the housing stock in Collier County has a significant impact on the housing conditions
in the area. Much of the housing stock in Collier County has aged, as evidenced by 19% of
owner-occupied housing units and 24% of rental housing units built between 1950 and 1979.
As housing ages, maintenance costs increase and can present significant costs for low- and
moderate- income homeowners. In addition, older units often need rehabilitation to bring
housing up to current code, reduce lead-based paint hazards, and meet current ADA
requirements.
Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP
Hazards
Exposure to lead-based paint represents one of the most significant environmental threats
from a housing perspective. Housing conditions can significantly affect public health, and
exposure to lead may cause a range of health problems for adults and children. The major
source of lead exposure comes from lead -contaminated dust found in deteriorating buildings,
including residential properties built before 1978 that contain lead-based paint.
Unfortunately, measuring the exact number of housing units with lead-based paint hazards is
difficult. However, risk factors for exposure to lead include housing old enough to have been
initially painted with lead-based paint (i.e., pre-1978), households that include young children,
and households in poverty. Table 35 identifies the total number of housing units built before
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1980, and the total number of renter and owner units built before 1980 that house children
under age 6. As shown, this includes 1,469 owner-occupied units (or 2% of total owner-
occupied housing) and 1,805 renter-occupied units (or 6% of total renter-occupied housing)
with two risk factors for exposure to lead-based paint.
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MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing – 91.210(b)
Introduction
This section provides a summary of the public and assisted housing available throughout Collier County. While the HUD-required
portion of this section focuses on Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (of which, only vouchers are applicable in Collier
County), other types of subsidized/assisted housing, particularly USDA Farmworker Housing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
(LIHTC) units, are important components of the County's affordable housing stock. The following tables will summarize information
only on the number of HUD-funded Housing Choice Vouchers available in the jurisdiction.
Totals Number of Units
Program Type
Certificate Mod-Rehab Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total Project -based Tenant -based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of units vouchers
available 457 0 0 0
# of accessible units
*includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Home Transition
Table 37 – Total Number of Units by Program Type
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
Describe the supply of public housing developments:
Public housing options in Collier County include 641 units of farmworker housing funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA), 466 Housing Choice Vouchers, and 30 units of senior housing in Immokalee, all managed by the Collier County Housing
Authority (CCHA). The CCHA has observed a decreased need for farmworker housing and a portion of that stock (276 units) has been
converted to more generally-available low-income housing. The USDA-funded public housing is primarily in duplex form and is
concentrated in Immokalee.
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HUD’s LIHTC Database lists 5,103 income-restricted tax credit units in Collier County, 4,511 of them in Naples and the balance in
Immokalee. Though the LIHTC Database is current only through 2013, it shows no new LIHTC units placed in service since 2009.
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Public Housing Condition
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Inventory
Project Name City Total
Units
Low
Income
Units
Year
Placed in
Service
Garden Lake Of Immokalee Immokalee 65 65 --
Immokalee Rrh Immokalee 41 41 --
Sanders Pines Immokalee 40 40 1992
Oakhaven Apts (Highland) Immokalee 160 160 1993
Summer Glen Immokalee 45 45 1993
Windsong Club Naples 120 120 1993
Cypress Point Naples 78 78 1994
Laurel Ridge Naples 78 78 1994
Bear Creek - Naples Naples 120 120 1995
100 Ospreys Lndg Naples 176 176 1995
Jasmine Cay Naples 72 72 1995
Timber Ridge Of Immokalee Immokalee 34 34 1996
Saxon Manor Isles Apts Naples 128 127 1997
Villas Of Capri Naples 235 235 1997
Turtle Creek Apts Naples 269 268 1997
Meadow Lakes, Phase I Naples 128 128 1997
Heron Park Naples 248 248 1998
College Park Naples 210 210 1999
Saxon Manor Isles Apts, Phase II Naples 124 124 1999
Meadow Lakes, Phase II Naples 124 124 1999
Saddlebrook Village Naples 140 140 2000
Whistler's Cove Naples 240 237 2000
Whistler's Green Naples 168 168 2000
Wild Pines Of Naples, Phase II Naples 104 104 2001
Brittany Bay Naples 182 182 2002
Heritage Naples 320 320 2002
Summer Lakes Naples 140 140 2004
Tuscan Isle Naples 298 298 2004
Brittany Bay, Phase II Naples 208 206 2003
Noah's Landing Naples 264 262 2003
George Washington Carver Naples 70 70 2006
Immokalee Senior, Phase I Immokalee 30 30 2007
Summer Lakes, Phase II Naples 276 276 2007
Bromelia Place Immokalee 30 30 2007
Crestview Park Immokalee 208 2008
Crestview Park, Phase II Immokalee 96 96 2008
Eden Gardens Immokalee 51 51 2009
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Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
Table 38 - Public Housing Condition
Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction,
including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan:
HUD's Real Estate Assessment Center conducts physical inspections of properties that are
owned, insured or subsidized by HUD, including public housing and multifamily assisted
housing. However, because the public housing units in Collier County are funded by USDA and
not HUD, they are neither inspected by the Real Estate Assessment Center nor are they covered
by a Public Housing Agency Plan. This makes it difficult to objectively assess the physical
condition of the public housing units in the County. Becau se Housing Choice Vouchers are
tenant-based, the properties at which the vouchers are used vary significantly in physical
condition.
Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score
n/a n/a
Table 39 - Public Housing Condition
Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:
The CCHA has received a $9.25 million grant from USDA to fund renovation of 315 of its
farmworker housing units. The 18-month renovation program is expected to be completed in
2017. In addition, CCHA adheres to a routine maintenance program for its farmworker and
other physical housing units and conducts regular maintenance as needed.
Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low-
and moderate-income families residing in public housing:
The housing authority collaborates with partners to ensure services are offered to its residents
that improve their living environment. For example, the Florida Housing Coalition administers
the SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership) Program which provides homeownership
opportunities for income-qualified beneficiaries. CCHA also has a history of partnering with
Goodwill Industries and Collier County Adult Education Services. These partnerships have
resulted in several public housing residents graduating from the family self -sufficiency program
and no longer relying upon public housing assistance.
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Additionally, the CCHA will employ the following strategies to address the housing needs of
Collier County families:
Assist as many extremely low-income, very low-income, and low-income individuals and
households as possible with the federal resources that have been awarded to CCHA.
Increase the number of affordable housing units by applying for additional Section 8
vouchers should they become available.
Leveraging affordable housing resources in the community through the creation of
mixed-financed housing.
Pursuing housing resources other than Section 8 tenan t-based assistance.
Target available assistance to families at or below 30% of AMI, homeless, and the
elderly by continuing to do outreach to community partners that serve the low -income,
homeless, and the elderly.
Maintain or increase Section 8 lease-up rates by marketing the program to owners,
particularly those outside of areas of minority and poverty concentration.
Participate in the Consolidated Plan development process to ensure coordination with
broader community strategies.
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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services – 91.210(c)
Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional
Housing Beds
Permanent Supportive Housing
Beds
Year Round Beds
(Current & New)
Voucher / Seasonal
/ Overflow Beds
Current & New Current & New Under
Development
Households with Adult(s) and
Child(ren)
86 48
Households with Only Adults 118 209
Chronically Homeless Households
Veterans
Unaccompanied Youth 23 18
Table 40 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
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List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly
chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their
families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP -40
Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services,
describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these popula tions.
Three organizations in Collier County are dedicated to providing shelter and services for
homeless persons. Youth Haven is a 24-hour residential shelter for children removed from their
homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. In addition to a 23 -bed emergency shelter,
Youth Haven offers a child and family counseling center, in -home parenting classes, case
management, and a teen drop-in center with showers, laundry facilities, and meals. Typical
length of stays range from 45 to 60 days until children are placed in foster care or with a
relative.
The Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Naples is the only domestic violence center in
Naples. It includes emergency shelter (where stays average 29 days) and a transitional housing
program (where residents can live for up to 2 years). Other services include a confidential
hotline, safety planning, counseling and support groups in English and Spanish, court advocacy
and assistance with daily needs such as food, clothing, toiletries, and household items .
St. Matthew’s House operates several facilities in Collier County, including emergency and
transitional housing in Naples, an emergency shelter in Immokalee (Immokalee Friendship
House), and transitional supportive apartments for persons with substance a buse or mental
health needs. Other services include a food pantry, thrift store, counseling and case
management, and access to referrals for medical, mental health, and substance abuse needs
through partnerships with other organizations in Collier County.
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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services – 91.210(d)
Introduction
This section describes the housing and social service needs of Collier County’s special
populations including the elderly, frail elderly, domestic violence victims, residents with
diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, and residents with substance abuse, mental health, or disability
diagnosis.
Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental),
persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families,
public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe
their supportive housing needs
The primary housing and supportive service needs of Collier County’s special needs
subpopulations (the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS and
their families, persons with alcohol or drug addiction, victims of domestic violence, and persons
with a criminal record and their families) include affordable, safe housing opportu nities in areas
with access to transportation, commercial and job centers, and social and supportive services.
These services may include counseling, case management, ADL support, and education
regarding fair housing rights and actions that can be taken in the event those rights are
violated. Persons with disabilities often require accessible features and ground floor housing
units and support animals. Available housing for this subpopulation is limited within Collier
County, thus limiting housing choice. Victims of domestic violence need safe housing, removal
of barriers to relocation, and protection from perpetrators. Persons with criminal records and
their families, including residents with alcohol/substance abuse issues and victims of domestic
violence, may be disqualified from public housing or Section 8 rental assistance, and
accordingly, assistance with housing for low-income members of this subpopulation must be
provided by other nongovernmental organizations.
Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health
institutions receive appropriate supportive housing
Information gathered through focus groups and stakeholder interviews indicates that
supportive housing is one of the greatest needs for people with mental health and substance
abuse disorders after being discharged from inpatient treatment. Housing referrals are often
made to the David Lawrence Center a nonprofit that owns and operates treatment programs
and supportive housing for people with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Community members reported a need for community-living, group home type housing for
those transitioning from inpatient care to more independent living situations.
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Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address
the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with
respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year
goals. 91.315(e)
Collier County will make it a priority to increase the supply of affordable housing with
supportive services by: giving priority funding to new projects that are in close proximity to
grocery stores, public transportation, and job centers; considering the viability of programs that
provide rental subsidies to low income households to make existing units affordable; providing
down payment assistance to eligible low and moderate-income homebuyers; and supporting
community efforts to develop a housing trust fund. Collier County also will focus on increasing
the supply of accessible units for persons with disabilities.
Many of the supportive services for the special needs subpopulations are available throu gh
existing nongovernmental organizations. However, there is a strong need for greater
collaboration and education in order to link persons with special needs to the network of
services available more efficiently and comprehensively. Collier County will strengthen
collaboration among the network of service providers by: facilitati ng the development of a
social service collaborations across the region to coordinate the work of social service
organizations, disseminate news and information, and spearhead community-wide solutions to
local needs.
For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to
undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs
identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but
have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2))
Collier County will make it a priority to increase the supply of affordable rental housing by:
giving priority funding to new projects that are in close proximity to grocery stores, public
transportation, and job centers; the County also will focus on increasing the supply of accessible
units for persons with disabilities. The County will work to strengthen collaboration among the
network of service providers by: facilitating the development of a regional social service
collaborative to coordinate the work of social service organizations, disseminate news and
information, and spearhead community-wide solutions to local needs.
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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing – 91.210(e)
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment
The Collier County Land Development Code, as amended through December 11, 2014, and the
Naples Land Development Code, as amended through October 6, 2015, were each reviewed
and evaluated against a list of 15 common fair housing issues. In most cases, the zoning
regulations are reasonably permissive and allow for flexibility as to the most common fair
housing issues. Remarkably, neither jurisdiction received a high risk score on any of the 15
issues evaluated. However, the County and Naples received medium risk scores on certain
issues where the zoning regulations still have the potential to negatively impact fair and
affordable housing, and where improvements to the rules and policies could be made to more
fully protect the fair housing rights of the County’s residents.
On paper, the residential zoning criteria for the jurisdictions surveyed are not inherently
prohibitive, and yet there is general consensus among residents, planning officials, housing
advocates, and other stakeholders that Collier County and Naples suffer from an affordability
gap for both affordable and workforce housing. This problem will only grow as rent and home
prices are expected to continue to trend upward. Based on 2015 projections provided by the
University of Florida’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, the County’s Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee estimates that 43% of Collier households pay more than 30% of their
income (the limit considered financially healthy) on housing related expenses, and 22% of
households spend more than half of their income on housing.
There are some development costs that local governments simply cannot control, such as
materials and labor costs. However, there are other costs which government regulations
directly impact: for example, raw land costs (via minimum lot size requirements), permitting
costs, and impact fees. By reducing these costs, the hope is that there would be a trick le-down
effect which would in turn make development of affordable housing more feasible. In the
context of the area’s already costly rental and housing market, development standards may be
a barrier to obtaining workforce and affordable housing for low to moderate income families,
and should be evaluated and tailored to the area’s estimation of affordability, that is the extent
to which enough housing units of different costs can be developed to provide each household
with a unit it can afford (based on HUD’s 30%-of-income standard).
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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets – 91.215 (f)
Introduction
This section examines the community assets aside from housing in Collier County including: business activity, the workforce,
economic activities, and educational attainment.
Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of
Workers
Number of Jobs Share of
Workers
%
Share of Jobs
%
Jobs less
workers
%
Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction 4,713 4,164 3 4 1
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodations, Food Services 21,165 21,593 16 19 3
Construction 13,446 8,187 10 7 -3
Education and Health Care Services 23,971 24,345 18 22 4
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 10,513 5,963 8 5 -3
Information 1,923 1,334 1 1 0
Manufacturing 4,742 2,898 3 3 0
Other Services (except Public Administration) 8,159 5,163 6 5 -1
Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative Services 17,170 12,974 13 12 -1
Public Administration 3,948 5,121 3 5 2
Retail Trade 18,926 14,248 14 13 -1
Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities 3,935 1,245 3 1 -2
Wholesale Trade 3,261 3,454 2 3 1
Total 135,872 110,689 100 100 --
Table 41 - Business Activity
Data Source: 2010-2014 ACS Table C24050 (Workers), 2013 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (Jobs)
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Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 149,610
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 135,872
Unemployment Rate 9.18
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 17.53
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-64 8.05
Table 42 - Labor Force
Data Source: 2010-2014 ACS Tables B23025 and B23001
Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business, science and arts 40,100
Farming, fisheries and forestry 4,454
Service occupations 33,772
Sales and office 35,359
Construction, extraction, installation,
maintenance and repair 12,906
Production, transportation and material moving 9,281
Table 43 – Occupations by Sector
Data Source: 2010-2014 ACS Table C240101
Travel Time
Travel Time Number Percentage
< 30 Minutes 83,837 68%
30-59 Minutes 33,567 27%
60 or More Minutes 6,493 5%
Total 123,897 100%
Table 44 - Travel Time
Data Source: 2010-2014 ACS Table B08303
Education:
Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population Age 25 to 64)
Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force
Less than high school graduate 16,274 2,449 7,014
High school graduate (includes
equivalency) 30,273 2,848 10,582
Some college or Associate's degree 29,603 2,494 9,350
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Educational Attainment In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force
Bachelor's degree or higher 32,182 1,693 9,481
Table 45 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Data Source: 2010-2014 ACS Table B23006
Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18–24 yrs 25–34 yrs 35–44 yrs 45–65 yrs 65+ yrs
Less than 9th grade 767 4,344 3,384 6,449 5,033
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4,356 3,512 3,695 4,353 4,678
High school graduate, GED, or
alternative 8,640 9,844 9,864 23,995 23,144
Some college, no degree 7,020 5,393 5,821 16,933 18,943
Associate's degree 1,290 2,764 3,217 7,328 5,211
Bachelor's degree 1,364 5,430 6,322 16,164 20,058
Graduate or professional degree 11 1,875 3,138 10,427 16,721
Table 46 - Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source: 2010-2014 ACS Table B15001
Educational Attainment – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Less than high school graduate $18,292
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $25,291
Some college or Associate's degree $30,964
Bachelor's degree $42,996
Graduate or professional degree $60,751
Table 47 – Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Data Source: 2010-2014 ACS Table B20004
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Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within
your jurisdiction?
Collier County’s largest employment sectors are educational services, and health care and social
assistance (22.0%), arts, entertainment, accommodations and food (19%), and transportation,
warehouse, and utilities (13%).
Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:
With more than one-fifth of the County’s workforce employed in the education, health care,
and social services sector, the local economy will depend on a strong pool of labor skilled in
these particular industries. Based on the lower income levels associated with non-completion
of a high-school diploma, the County should continue job training and employment services and
seek to increase community college attendance among residents in poorer areas including
Immokalee, Bayshore residents, and residents residing in the RCAP/ECAP region.
Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or
regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect
job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any n eeds for
workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.
The County has a strong business climate with many successful CEOs, low property tax rates,
wealthier citizens with high median incomes, and the state of Florida h as high ranking for a
strong business environment. Residents will need skills in business development and
management and job training and skills in various service industries including: health care,
education, arts, entertainment, tourism, and food services.
How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment
opportunities in the jurisdiction?
Educational attainment is strong for the County, with high schools with strong ratings and
community colleges with varying job training programs.
Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce
Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts
will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan
Career Source Southwest Florida provides individuals with career development resources in
order to produce a skilled workforce for businesses. Currently, the organization offers various
assessments, workshops and services to equip job seekers with the necessary skills to achieve
self-sufficient employment. The work of Career Source Southwest Florida can support the
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Consolidated Plan by increasing job readiness and job opportunities in priority neighborhoods,
encouraging microenterprise, and offering job skills and work programs to youth.
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDS)?
The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council prepares a CEDS (the current CEDS is 2012-
2017) to document economic development goals and priorities of the Southwest Florida region.
If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated
with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or init iatives that
impact economic growth.
Major program goals for the 2012-2017 goals are divided into six key areas: talent supply and
education, innovation and economic development, infrastructure and growth leadership,
business climate, and competiveness, civic and governing systems, and quality of life and
quality of places.
CEDS goals include, but are not limited to:
Provide sufficient funding and encourage flexibility to allow regional stakeholders to
address local needs in education, training and workforce development.
Ensure educational systems and workforce training that support innovation and
creativity.
Provide funding for ongoing economic development activities.
Encourage alternative energy production and green product industries.
Develop transportation systems to support a prosperous, globally competitive economy
while minimizing impacts to the natural environment.
Encourage local governments to adopt streamlined development approval procedures.
Improve coordination of economic development, land use, infrastructure, water and
natural resource decision making.
Protect natural resources to support quality environment and eco -tourism.
Provide technical assistance and use new technology to promote job growth.
Brand the region as a hub to attract and retain entrepreneurs.
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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The Strategic Plan outlined in the following sections addresses market conditions, the resources
expected to be available to meet community needs, and the structure in place for delivering
services. It identifies the County’s five-year goals, barriers to meeting these goals, and how
those barriers may be overcome. The Strategic Plan also includes a discussion of plans
regarding public housing, homelessness, lead-based paint risks, and monitoring/compliance,
and describes the County’s anti-poverty initiatives.
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SP-10 Geographic Priorities – 91.215 (a)(1)
Geographic Area
Collier County and the City of Naples participate together in the Urban County CDBG Program.
Marco Island, an incorporated city within the County, opted out of participation in 2012.
General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within
the EMSA for HOPWA)
The following two maps depict the low- and moderate-income block groups within Collier
County. The areas shaded on the maps will generally be prioritized for allocation of
Consolidated Plan resources, however, individual low- and moderate-income persons residing
anywhere in Collier County may be eligible beneficiaries of CDBG funds.
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SP-25 Priority Needs - 91.215(a)(2)
Priority Needs
During the development of the Consolidated Plan, a number of priority needs were identified.
The funding priorities and guidelines for addressing these priority needs are summarized below:
Funding Priorities and Guidelines
High priorities are those activities that will be considered for funding with CDBG, HOME,
or ESG funding during the five-year consolidated plan period of 2016 through 2021 prior
to low priority projects.
Low priorities are those activities that will be considered for funding with CDBG, HOME,
or ESG funding during the five-year consolidated plan period of 2016 through 2021
following the consideration of high priorities.
Collier County will consider providing certifications of consistency and supporting
applications submitted by other entities for non-County funds when those projects are
aligned with these priority needs.
1
Priority
Need Name HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
Priority
Level High
Population
Served
Extremely Low-Income
Low-Income
Moderate-Income
Associated
Goals
Provide Assistance and Education to Homebuyers
Support New Construction, Rehabilitation, or Acquisition of Affordable Housing
for Homeownership
Support New Construction, Rehabilitation, or Acquisition of Affordable Rental
Housing
CHDO Set-Aside
Description
Subsidize the cost of rental housing through a tenant-based rental assistance
program.
Support the development of affordable rental and owned housing, including
projects located near job centers that will be affordable to service employees
and other low-wage members of the workforce.
Support homeownership opportunities for households through downpayment
or closing cost assistance.
Extend the useful life of existing affordable housing through weatherization,
repair, and rehabilitation programs.
Basis for
Priority
Interviews with key community stakeholders, public meeting input, survey
data, CHAS and other data
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2
Priority
Need Name PUBLIC SERVICES
Priority
Level High
Population
Served
Extremely Low-Income
Low-Income
Moderate-Income
Disabled (Physical, Mental, Behavioral Health)
Elderly and Frail Elderly
Children and Youth
Homeless and At-Risk Populations
Associated
Goals Provide Public Services
Description
Fund projects that provide supportive services to low and moderate income
households as well as persons with special needs, specifically including but
not limited to medical and dental services, mental health and substance
abuse services, services to persons with diabilities, senior services, youth
services, housing counseling, legal services, services for victims of domestic
violence, employment training, and other allowable public services not listed
here.
Basis for
Priority Interviews with key community stakeholders, public meeting input, survey data
3
Priority
Need Name INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
Priority
Level High
Population
Served
Extremely Low-Income
Low-Income
Moderate-Income
Disabled (Physical, Mental, Behavioral Health)
Elderly and Frail Elderly
Children and Youth
Homeless and At-Risk Populations
Associated
Goals Improve Public Infrastructure
Description
Fund non-housing community development proposals that eliminate blight,
improve safety, and provide new affordable housing to include demolition
and redevelopment, sidewalk construction and repair, street improvements,
streetscaping, street lighting, crosswalks and pedestrian signaling systems,
and other allowable infrastructure improvements not listed here.
Basis for
Priority
Interviews with key community stakeholders, consultation with County staff,
survey data, prior studies conducted by the Collier Metropolitan Planning
Organization
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Priority
Need Name ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Priority
Level Low
Population
Served
Extremely Low-Income
Low-Income
Moderate-Income
Disabled (Physical, Mental, Behavioral Health)
Elderly and Frail Elderly
Children and Youth
Homeless and At-Risk Populations
Associated
Goals Provide Public Services
Description
Provide job training assistance to help residents access employment
opportunities, especially those who are disabled or speak English as a second
language.
Support entrepreneurs and business development to create new employment
opportunities.
Basis for
Priority
Interviews with key community stakeholders, public meeting comments, survey
data
5
Priority
Need Name HOMELESSNESS & HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
Priority
Level High
Population
Served
Extremely Low-Income
Low-Income
Moderate-Income
Disabled (Physical, Mental, Behavioral Health)
Elderly and Frail Elderly
Children and Youth
Homeless and At-Risk Populations
Associated
Goals
Support Emergency Housing and Services for the Homeless
Provide Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Description
Assist persons who are homeless through emergency, transitional, and
permanent housing and supportive services.
Assist households at risk of homelessness with short-term rental payment and
other assistance.
Basis for
Priority
Interviews with key community stakeholders, public meeting comments, survey
data
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Priority
Need Name PUBLIC FACILITIES
Priority
Level High
Population
Served
Extremely Low-Income
Low-Income
Moderate-Income
Disabled (Physical, Mental, Behavioral Health)
Elderly and Frail Elderly
Children and Youth
Homeless and At-Risk Populations
Associated
Goals Improve Public and Other Facilities
Description
Fund public facility improvements that benefit low/moderate income
households and persons, and persons with special needs to include
community centers, health care facilities, parks, and public safety
stations/offices, as well as other allowable public facility projects.
Basis for
Priority
Interviews with key community stakeholders, public meeting input, and survey
data
7
Priority
Need Name AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING CHOICE
Priority
Level High
Population
Served All
Associated
Goals
Provide Public Services
Provide Assistance and Education to Homebuyers
Description Fund targeted fair housing activities such as fair housing education, complaint
handling services, and enforcement.
Basis for
Priority Impediment identified in AI
8
Priority
Need Name PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING
Priority
Level High
Population
Served All
Associated
Goals Program Administration
Description Funding for performance of administrative and planning requirements of
CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs.
Basis for
Priority Consultation with County staff
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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions – 91.215 (b)
Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable Housing
Type
Market Characteristics that will influence
the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based Rental
Assistance (TBRA)
The high level of cost burdens among low-income households; waiting lists for
public housing and housing choice vouchers; waiting list closures due to lack of
inventory; concentration of poverty in certain areas; and concentrations of
public and subsidized housing.
TBRA for Non-
Homeless Special
Needs
The high level of cost burdens among many low-income households, including
non-special needs populations; waiting lists for public housing and housing
choice vouchers; concentrations of public and subsidized housing.
New Unit Production
(Rental and Owned)
Age and condition of the housing stock in Immokalee; waiting lists at existing
public and subsidized housing; High cost of land; Relatively little land not yet
developed or owned.
Rehabilitation Age of housing stock; Need for repairs for seniors and other homeowners.
Acquisition, including
preservation
The number of tax delinquent and foreclosed properties. Subsidized housing
developments anticipated to age out of their affordability period.
Table 48 – Influence of Market Conditions
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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Entitlement grant resources totaling $4,376,589 are anticipated for the 2016-2017 fiscal year to meet underserved needs, foster
decent affordable housing, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and s ocial
service agencies. Along with the County’s 2016-2017 annual CDBG, HOME, and ESG allocations, this figure includes $946,172 in prior
year CDBG funds and $351,592 in prior year HOME funds that will be reprogrammed for use this year. Additionally, this figure
includes an estimated $225,000 in program in come, which the County anticipates receiving from its CDBG program for use in 2016 -
2017. From time to time an activity comes in under budget or is not able to be completed for some reason. It is the County’s
intention to allocate up to $150,000 annually in unused or unallocated CDBG funding for the purposes of purchase assistance
without a substantial amendment to the plan. If this alternative is utilized, an activity will be set up in IDIS as required .
Anticipated Resources
Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Reminder of
ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public -
Federal
- Public services
- Infrastructure and
facility improvements
- Housing
- Economic
development
- Administration
- Fair housing
$2,192,287 $225,000 $946,172 $3,363,459 $8,769,148 Anticipated Year 1
funding will include
entitlement grant
funds, program
income, and prior
year unallocated
funds
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Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Reminder of
ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
HOME Public -
Federal
- Homebuyer assistance
- Rental or homeowner
rehab
- Rental or
homeownership new
construction
- Tenant-based rental
assistance
- Administration
$477,136 $0 $351,592 $828,728 $1,908,544 Anticipated Year 1
funding will include
entitlement grant
funds, prior year
resources, and
unallocated
reprogrammed funds
ESG Public –
Federal
- Shelter operations
- Rapid re-housing
- Homelessness
prevention
- Administration
$184,402 $0 $0 $184,402 $737,608 Anticipated Year 1
funding will include
entitlement grant
funds
Table 49 - Anticipated Resources
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
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Projects selected for funding by Collier County leverage additional community resources, including public and private agency funds.
Monies dedicated to infrastructure improvements capitalize on o ngoing revitalization efforts by the Bayshore and Immokalee
Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs). Facility improvements for nonprofit organizations enhance their ability to provide
services to their clients or residents. Public service funds are granted to agencies with additional public and/or private funding
streams that provide a variety of services in addition to those supported by CDBG funds. For example, CDBG funding for the Un ited
Cerebral Palsy’s Ride for Life Transportation Program expands access to UCP’s existing Adult Day Education and Training Center for
low- and moderate- income residents with developmental disabilities.
Collier County will provide HOME funds to three organizations in the 2016-2017 program year, and each recipient is anticipated to
make a 25% match. Big Cypress Housing Corporation will receive funding for site improvements to Hatchers Preserve, a single -family
rental project for households at 80% AMI or below. The match re quirement will be satisfied by a grant from Rural Neighborhoods (a
nonprofit housing agency in Immokalee), donated landscape material, and in -kind labor and equipment. Economic Growth
Corporation will provide the match for funds received to conduct homebuyer education and acquisition assistance through in-kind
contributions of overhead and salaries associated with implementing and administering the program. Finally, Collier Affordabl e
Rentals will provide the match for funding to construct affordable rental units at Arrowhead Reserve through equity contributions
and a real estate secured loan. If a HOME fund subrecipient is unable to make the anticipated match, the County will use State
Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program funds or other eligible sources to make the HUD-required match.
For ESG, the recipient of shelter operations funds provides match via staff time and other eligible activities. The rental assistance
program presently operated by the County uses County general fund dollars as match.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the ne eds
identified in the plan
The County does not anticipate using any publicly owned land or property located to address needs identified in this plan.
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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure – 91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan
including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.
Responsible Entity Responsible Entity
Type
Role Geographic Area Served
Collier County Government CDBG, HOME, and ESG
program
administration
Collier County
Table 50 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Assessment of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System
The County has been a participating jurisdiction for well over 10 years, and has the systems and
structure in place to effectively carry out its Consolidated Plan. The institutional delivery system
offers multiple services to County low- and moderate-income residents, special needs
populations, and the homeless. In addition to working with the local CoC to meet homeless
needs, the County has partnerships within its delivery system to meet affordable housing needs
for low- and moderate-income families. In 2015, Collier County’s CHS division successfully
applied to the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) for Rural
Capacity Building technical assistance. A study funded through NALCAB identified opportunities
for improving Immokalee’s affordable housing delivery system and capacity. Specific
recommendations coming out of this study are discussed in SP -55, Barriers to Affordable
Housing.
There are no identified systemic weaknesses in the delivery system at this time and the County
will continue collaborative efforts with local non-profits and social service organizations.
Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream
services
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Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X X
Legal Assistance X X X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X X
Utilities Assistance X X
Street Outreach Services
Law Enforcement X
Mobile Clinics
Other Street Outreach Services X
Supportive Services
Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X X
Child Care X X
Education X
Employment and Employment
Training
X
Healthcare X X X
HIV/AIDS X X X
Life Skills X X
Mental Health Counseling X X X
Transportation X
Other
Other
Table 51 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary
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Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed
above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and
families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth)
Collier County’s Community and Human Services Division serves as the lead agency for planning
and coordinating the implementation of the Consolidated Plan. During the preparation of the
Consolidated Plan, Collier County consulted with public and private agencies that provide
services to homeless persons in all subcategories to include chronically homeless individuals
and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth.
Many of the services proposed in the strategic plan wil l be conducted by subrecipients,
contractors, and other non-profits under the direction of Collier County, including Legal Aid, the
David Lawrence Center, and the Shelter for Abused Women and Children.
Collier County is also part of and coordinates with the local CoC , whose members provide
varying services to homeless individuals/families and persons at risk of experiencing
homelessness, including: transitional and rapid rehousing; services for basic needs such as food,
clothing, and utility assistance; and case management and counseling services.
Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population
and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed
above
The County has been successful at partnering with several agencies serving persons with special
needs via entitlement funding, and also has provided services and programs to persons with
special needs via the SHIP program, which aids in the production and preservation of affordable
homeownership and multifamily housing for very low-, low-, and moderate-income households.
Although the County has been successful at working with many of the non-profit organizations
in the community, gaps in service delivery include supportive services for homeless individuals,
persons with special needs, and supportive housing and transitional housing for residents with
substance and alcohol abuse issues.
Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and
service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priorit y needs
The service delivery system is in working order to carry out a strategy to address priority needs.
The biggest gap is sufficient funding to meet the needs identified. Collier County typically
receives requests for four to five times the funding available on an annual basis. Consequently,
funding is allocated to as many high priority needs and projects as is practicable. In addition,
the County operates as the lead agency for the Area Agency on Aging, which provides case
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management and other services for seniors and oversees a daily nutritional program for seniors
in the community. Also, the County seeks and has been succ essful in receiving many other
awards to address priority needs. These grants include a SHIP award to assist with homeowner
and rental opportunities and a state of Florida Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance
Abuse grant through which the County partners with the Sheriff’s office and a local mental
health facility to improve outcomes for persons in the criminal justice syst em who have mental
health issues. The development of social service collaborations across the region to coordinate
the work of social service organizations, disseminate news and information, and spearhead
community-wide solutions to local needs is necessary to assist the community in overcoming
gaps in services for the homeless and residents with substance abuse issues .
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SP-45 Goals Summary – 91.215(a)(4)
Goals Summary Information
The table below identifies the County’s key goals for the 2016 -2017 Annual Action Plan period, along with needs addressed,
estimated funding levels, and estimated goal outcome indicators. Please note that funding levels and goal outcome indicators are
estimates for planning purposes. Recommended activities are eventually finalized in a legal agreement approved by the Board of
County Commissioners. The agreement is considered to contain the final activity description including funding levels, scope
elements, deliverables and beneficiaries and supersedes any prior information such as the application or this action plan. Further,
subrecipient award amounts may not match those in the applications submitted to the County, as not all projects were funded a t
requested levels. Should the County seek to make any substantial changes to goals or related funding levels, it will amend the annual
action plan and provide the public with the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendment, as described and defined in its
Citizen Participation Plan. Also note that payments to subrecipients or partners for individual projects and/or activities are not
contingent on meeting overall annual or five year outcome indicators in this plan, because this plan contains estimates, only.
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Provide Public Services 2016 2021 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Needs
Countywide Public Services;
Economic
Development
CDBG:
$1,740,420
Number of low/
moderate income
persons served
(5-Year Goal: 1,700
persons)
2 Improve Public Infrastructure 2016 2021 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Needs
Countywide Infrastructure
Improvements;
Housing
Affordability
CDBG: $6,484,650 Number of persons or
households benefitting
(5-Year Goal: 50,000
persons)
3 Improve Public and Other
Facilities
2016 2021 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Needs
Countywide Public Facilities CDBG: $3,205,500 Number of persons or
households benefitting
(5-year Goal: 79,400
persons)
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Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
4 Provide Assistance and
Education to Homebuyers
2016 2021 Affordable
Housing
Countywide Housing
Affordability
HOME: $925,000 Number of
low/moderate income
persons served
(5-Year Goal: 50
households with
acquisition assistance
and homebuyer
education)
5 Support New Construction,
Rehabilitation, or Acquisition of
Affordable Housing for
Homeownership
2016 2021 Affordable
Housing
Countywide Housing
Affordability
CDBG: $1,000,000 Number of affordable
homeownership units
constructed, rehabbed,
or acquired
(5-Year Goal: 15 units)
6 Support New Construction,
Rehabilitation, or Acquisition of
Affordable Rental Housing
2016 2021 Affordable
Housing
Countywide Housing
Affordability
CDBG: $1,750,000
HOME: $2,600,000
Number of affordable
rental units constructed,
rehabbed, or acquired
(5-Year Goal: 200 units)
7 CHDO Set-Aside 2016 2021 Affordable
Housing
Countywide Housing
Affordability
HOME: $358,750 Number of affordable
housing units
constructed, rehabbed,
or acquired (5-Year Goal:
20 units)
8 Support Emergency Housing and
Services for the Homeless
2016 2021 Homeless Countywide Homelessness &
Homelessness
Prevention
ESG: $553,200 Number of homeless
persons sheltered (5-
Year Goal: 500 persons)
9 HMIS Support 2016 2021 Homeless Countywide Homelessness &
Homelessness
Prevention
ESG: $200,000 Other – organizations
assisted (5-Year Goal: 1
organization)
10 Provide Rapid Re-Housing and
Homelessness Prevention
2016 2021 Homeless Countywide Homelessness &
Homelessness
Prevention
ESG: $99,650 Number of persons
provided rapid re-
housing or homeless
prevention assistance (5-
Year Goal: 15)
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11 Program Administration 2016 2021 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Needs
Countywide Program
Administration;
Affirmatively
Further Fair
Housing
CDBG: $2,417,285
HOME: $238,570
ESG: $69,150
Administration and
planning
Table 52 – Goals Summary
Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide
affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
Over the next five years, Collier County anticipates providing affordable housing for an estimated 90 extremely low-income, low-income, or
moderate-income families through first time homebuyer assistance, CHDO activities, and support for new construction, rehabilitation, or
acquisition of affordable rental or for-sale housing using HOME funds.
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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement – 91.215(c)
Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a S ection 504 Voluntary
Compliance Agreement)
The Collier County Housing Authority (CCHA) is an independent authority estab lished under
state law, is separate from the general control of the County, and operates no HUD-funded
public housing units. Instead, the CCHA manages farmworker housing funded by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Housing Choice Vouchers, and some senior housing units in
Immokalee. According to HUD PIC data, of CCHA’s 440 Housing Choice Voucher holders, 105
(24%) were disabled and 161 (37%) were over the age of 62. These resident characteristics
indicate a significant need for accessible housing units. When interviewed for input related to
this plan, CCHA staff underscored this need, characterizing the existing housing stock in the
County as having very few accessible units.
Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
The CCHA receives advice and input from its Section 8 Advisory Board, which includes voucher
holders. The Board reviews CCHA’s PHA plans and the agency’s p rogress toward its goals. The
Board recommended the following needs to CCHA regarding its 2014-2019 PHA Plan:
More Housing Choice Vouchers
Resources for Educational Opportunities
Resources to Help Promote Self-Employment
Opportunities for Homeownership
Family Self Sufficiency Program
Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902?
The Collier County Housing Authority is not designated as troubled.
Plan to remove the ‘troubled’ designation
Not applicable.
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SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
The residential zoning provisions for Collier County and Naples are not inherently prohibitive,
and yet there is general consensus among residents, planning officials, housing advocates, and
other stakeholders that Collier County and Naples suffer from an affordability gap for both
affordable and workforce housing. This problem will only grow as rent and home prices are
expected to continue to trend upward. Based on 2015 projections provided by t he University of
Florida’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, the County’s Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee estimates that 43% of Collier households pay more than 30% of their income (the
limit considered financially healthy) on housing related expenses, and 22% of households spend
more than half of their income on housing. The upward pressure on housing prices and rental
rates is typical of resort communities, although these pressures tend to exclude low - and
moderate-income service workers who are essential to the tourist and resort industries.
Barriers include the availability and price of land for development of affordable housing. Also,
at the time of the development of this plan, there is negligible vacancy in rental units and those
being constructed are market rate units.
In 2015-2016, the Florida Housing Coalition prepared an affordable housing study for
Immokalee for the Community and Human Services Division. Building Capacity for Affordable
Housing in Immokalee identifies several barriers to housing affordability in the community,
including:
Lack of rental developments with deep subsidies that result in rents affordable to
households with incomes under 30% AMI;
Need for housing rehabilitation to improve energy efficiency, accessibility, exterior
maintenance, and interior health and safety; and
Lack of housing developers serving several demographics, including special needs
households, renters and homebuyers with incomes between 60% and 140% AMI, and
renters with incomes under 30% AMI.
The report also describes several ways to strengthen land use policies and regulations relative
to affordable housing, including:
Waiving or substantially reducing (rather than deferring) impact fees for affordable
housing development for low- and moderate-income households;
Allowing and encouraging the use of Accessory Dwelling Units;
Prioritizing capital improvements in Immokalee;
Providing guidance on suitable types of farmworker housing by zoning district;
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Improving code compliance efforts at mobile home parks in Immokalee;
Revising the County’s Local Housing Assistance Plan to require 30- or 50-year
affordability periods, rather than the current 15-year requirement; and
Reviewing the use of Affordable Housing Density Bonus provisions, including
determining how many units have been created under the provision and whether
enforcement actions were taken against developers that neglected to provide the
agreed upon units.
Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing
To counter the natural market forces that make housing expensive in the Collier County area,
programs that subsidize housing costs for low- and moderate-income residents are needed.
These programs may provide tenant-based subsidies to renters (i.e. tenant-based rental
assistance; TBRA) to help them afford the cost of existing market rate units. Subsidies to
developers to reduce property acquisition and/or construction costs or assistance to
homebuyers with down payment or closing costs could all reduce the impact of the region’s
high housing costs and make housing more affordable.
An additional strategy would be housing repair or rehabilitation and community improvements
in low-opportunity areas where existing housing stock is already relatively affordable to bring
housing into standard condition and enhance the quality and availability of neighboring
amenities.
The County is embarking on a planning initiative to develop additional incentives and programs
to address affordable and workforce housing needs in the community. In March 2016, the
Board of County Commissioners directed staff to prepare a community-driven countywide
Affordable Housing Plan. The County is currently working to establish a stakeholder committee
and charter for the project and will then identify a planning consultant through an RFP process.
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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy – 91.215(d)
Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
Collier County addresses emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
through collaboration with local shelters, including the Shelter for Abused Women and Children
and Youth Haven, a youth shelter. In the past, the County has used CDBG funds for activities
related to facility improvements at both shelters. The County has also provided funds for
utilities, operation, and partial salaries for a Security Coordinator at the Shelter for Abused
Women and Children. St. Matthew’s House also provides shelters and transitional housing at
locations in Naples and Immokalee.
Over the next program year, Collier County will provide approximately $110,000 in ESG funds to
the Shelter for Abused Women and Children for shelter operations, along with $124,000 in
CDBG funds for security improvements.
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.
Youth Haven and the Shelter for Abused Women and Children both include supportive services
that encourage independent living and self-sufficiency. Examples of their programs include
empowerment-based counseling services, financial asset building, a thrift shop, literacy classes,
transitional supportive housing, family support services, and family counseling.
The County also operates a rapid re-housing program (coupled with homelessness prevention),
which is designed to shorten the period of time that families experience homelessness. For the
first program year covered in this Consolidated Plan, the County will allocate approximately
$20,000 to rapid re-housing/homelessness prevention. This program funds up to twelve
months of short term rental assistance (including up to 6 months of rental arrearage), rental
security deposits and last month’s rent, and/or costs such as rental application fees and
utilities.
Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, es pecially extremely
low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being
discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving
assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education or youth needs
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Collier County’s rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention program provides up to twelve
months of short term rental assistance (including up to 6 months of rental arrearage), rental
security deposits and last month’s rent, and/or costs such as rental application fees and utilities
for families at-risk of homelessness. Approximately $20,000 in ESG funds will be allocated to
the rapid re-housing/homelessness prevention program in 2016-2017. Additionally, Collier
currently is serving 6 individuals in the Shelter Plus Care grant program.
Additionally, through the State of Florida Department of Children and F amilies, Collier County
receives a grant for its Forensic Intensive Reintegration Support Tea m (FIRST), which provides
persons with substance abuse or mental health issues leaving the judicial system with
assistance to prevent homelessness or re-incarceration.
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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards – 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards
The incidence of childhood exposure to lead-based has steadily decreased in the County, with
recent 2010-2014 ACS data indicating that 2% of children under the age of 6 are at risk of lead -
based hazards. The County’s health department will continue lead screenings and also
properties proposed for rehabilitation will be screened for lead -based paint and property
owners are provided with educational information.
The County also follows federal requirements relat ed to lead based paint.
How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?
Lead poisoning is the leading environmental hazard to children, creating devastating and
irreversible health problems. The leading cause of lead-based poisoning is exposure to dust
from deteriorating paint in homes constructed before 1978. This is due to the high lead content
used in paint during that period, and particularly in homes built before 1950. Pre -1978 housing
occupied by lower income households with children offers particularly high risks of lead
exposure due to the generally lower levels of home maintenance among lower income
households. This is an important factor since it is not the lead paint itself that causes the
hazards, but rather the deterioration of the paint that releases lead-contaminated dust and
allows children to peel and eat lead-contaminated flakes.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Report on the National Survey of Lead-Based Paint
in Housing released in 1995 found that 83% of the nation’s privately owned housing units built
before 1980 had lead-based paint somewhere in the building.2 The survey found “no
statistically significant differences in the prevalence of lead -based paint by type of housing,
market value of the home, amount of rent payment, househol d income, or geographic region.”
Applying this percentage to the housing stock in Collier County, 22,212 units in the area are
likely to contain lead-based paint.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
Collier County policies and procedures call for full compliance with the lead-based paint
regulations at 24 CFR Part 35. Contractors, subrecipients, and other community partners are
advised of the lead-based paint regulations and the County works with them to ensure
2 Report on the National Survey of Lead-Based Paint in Housing: Base Report. U.S. EPA/HUD, June 1995.
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/r95-003.pdf.
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inspection, testing, and abatement of lead hazards whereve r necessary. Additionally, the
County distributes information and literature on lead hazards to households who may be at risk
of exposure.
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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy – 91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs, and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty -Level Families:
Collier County has a Business and Economic Division that provides help with business relocation
and expansion. This Division has partnered with several local economic development agencies,
including the Small Business Development Center, which helps with small business start -ups,
Career Source of Southwest Florida to help with job training and employment services, and
Naples Chamber of Commerce. The local community college provides additional classes and
training related to small business development and implementation and job training programs.
Life skills, employment, and job training activities are offered in areas with high concentrations
of low-income residents including Immokalee, and there are two targeted CRAs in the
Bayshore-Gateway Triangle Area and Immokalee.
How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this
affordable housing plan:
Some of the jurisdiction’s poverty reduction programs and the affordable housing programs
detailed in this plan are managed by Collier County, allowing for strong coordination of
program offerings, performance goals, and policies.
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SP-80 Monitoring – 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities
carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with
requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the
comprehensive planning requirements
Subrecipients will receive information on federal and local regulations relating to their specific
activity, along with an explanation as to how they apply to the particular project. Specific
performance objectives will be outlined within each subrecipient agreement, giving measurable
objectives for the eligible activity to be carried out. Each project is monitored on an ongoing
basis and all preconstruction conferences are attended by division staff. Prior to any
contracting, CHS staff reviews program requirements with prospective subrecipients, including
emphasis on conflict of interest and special requirements for each subrecipient’s specific
agreement. This process ensures subrecipients are fully aware of program requirements.
Documentation submitted with reimbursement requests is reviewed for compliance with
applicable regulations and measurable objectives prior to issuing funds.
On-site monitoring of selected subrecipients is scheduled by the County and conducted by the
CHS Grant Monitoring Team using an enhanced monitoring checklist. The Monitoring Team is
typically composed of the Compliance Supervisor, the Project Grant Coordinator, the
Monitoring Operations Analyst, and a Senior Accountant. This team is charged with providing a
progress monitoring visit and evaluation and a second visit at final project closeout (the timing
of which are subject to change based on current divisional policies). The specific number of
monitoring visits each funded entity receives is based on a ri sk evaluation, but every project will
have a closeout monitoring. Projects still under construction for more than a year are also
monitored until the project is complete. Projects are reviewed to ensure all aspects of the
activity are carried out in accordance with applicable regulations. After a monitoring visit, CHS
sends a follow-up letter to the subrecipient stating the outcome of the monitoring. Where
required by the monitoring outcome, Corrective Action Plans are developed and the
subrecipient’s compliance with the Corrective Action Plan is reviewed until the plan is satisfied.
After the Corrective Action Plan is satisfied and all monitoring findings are cleared, CHS closes
out the monitoring with a letter to the subrecipient identifying future complia nce requirements
and reporting responsibilities.
In addition to the above, any subrecipient determined to be in need of and/or requesting
additional training on how to meet grantee and federal requirements receives technical
assistance (TA) in the form deemed most appropriate to the circumstances.
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The County has developed written policies and procedures that are in place for all federal grant
programs. CHS continues to monitor and assist subrecipients to become aware of and
knowledgeable about all grant requirements. Additionally, CHS provides TA to achieve
compliance with all federal requirements, and holds a quarterly partnership meeting with each
subrecipient to ensure successful project completion.
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Entitlement grant resources totaling $4,376,589 are anticipated for the 2016-2017 fiscal year to meet underserved needs, foster
decent affordable housing, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing and s ocial
service agencies. Along with the County’s 2016 -2017 annual CDBG, HOME, and ESG allocations, this figure includes $946,172 in prior
year CDBG funds and $351,592 in prior year HOME funds that will be reprogrammed for use this year. Additionally, this figu re
includes an estimated $225,000 in program income, which the County anticipates receiving from its CDBG program for use in 201 6-
2017. From time to time an activity comes in under budget or is not able to be completed for some reason. It is the County’s
intention to allocate up to $150,000 in unused or unallocated CDBG funding for the purposes of purchase assistance without a
substantial amendment to the plan. If this alternative is utilized, an activity will be set up in IDIS as required.
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Anticipated Resources
Program Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Reminder of
ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income: $
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG Public -
Federal
- Public services
- Infrastructure and
facility improvements
- Housing
- Economic
development
- Administration
- Fair housing
$2,192,287 $225,000 $946,172 $3,363,459 $8,769,148 Anticipated Year 1
funding will include
entitlement grant
funds, program
income, and prior
year unallocated
funds
HOME Public -
Federal
- Homebuyer assistance
- Rental or homeowner
rehab
- Rental or
homeownership new
construction
- Tenant-based rental
assistance
- Administration
$477,136 $0 $351,592 $828,728 $1,908,544 Anticipated Year 1
funding will include
entitlement grant
funds, prior year
resources, and
unallocated
reprogrammed funds
ESG Public –
Federal
- Shelter operations
- Rapid re-housing
- Homelessness
prevention
- Administration
$184,402 $0 $0 $184,402 $737,608 Anticipated Year 1
funding will include
entitlement grant
funds
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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
Projects selected for funding by Collier County leverage additional community resources,
including public and private agency funds. Monies dedicated to infrastructure improvements
capitalize on ongoing revitalization efforts by the Bayshore and Immokalee C ommunity
Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs). Facility improvements for nonprofit organizations enhance
their ability to provide services to their clients or residents. Public service funds are granted to
agencies with additional public and/or private funding streams that provide a variety of services
in addition to those supported by CDBG funds. For example, CDBG funding for the United
Cerebral Palsy’s Ride for Life Transportation Program expands access to UCP’s existing Adult
Day Education and Training Center for low- and moderate- income residents with
developmental disabilities.
Collier County will provide HOME funds to three organizations in the 2016 -2017 program year,
and each recipient is anticipated to make a 25% match. Big Cypress Housing Corporation will
receive funding for site improvements to Hatchers Preserve, a single-family rental project for
households at 80% AMI or below. The match requirement will be satisfied by a grant from Rural
Neighborhoods (a nonprofit housing agency in Immokalee), donated landscape material, and in-
kind labor and equipment. Economic Growth Corporation will provide the match for funds
received to conduct homebuyer education and acquisition assistance through in-kind
contributions of overhead and salaries associated with implementing and administering the
program. Finally, Collier Affordable Rentals will provide the match for funding to construct
affordable rental units at Arrowhead Reserve through equity contributions and a real estate
secured loan. If a HOME fund subrecipient is unable to make the anticipated match, the County
will use State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program funds or other allowable
expenditures to make the HUD-required match.
For ESG, the recipient of shelter operations funds provides match via staff time and other
eligible activities. The rental assistance program presently operated by the County uses County
general fund dollars as match.
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 County does not anticipate using any publicly owned land or property located to address
needs identified in this plan.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
The table below identifies the County’s key goals for the 2016 -2017 Annual Action Plan period, along with needs addressed,
estimated funding levels, and estimated goal outcome indicators. Please note that funding levels and goal outcome indicators are
estimates for planning purposes. Recommended activities are eventually finalized in a legal agreement approved by the Board of
County Commissioners. The agreement is considered to contain the final activity description including funding levels, scope
elements, deliverables and beneficiaries and supersedes any prior information such as the application or this action plan. Further,
subrecipient award amounts may not match those in the applications submitted to the County, as not all projects were funded a t
requested levels. Should the County seek to make any substantial changes to goals or related funding levels, it will amend the annual
action plan and provide the public with the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendment, as described and defined in its
Citizen Participation Plan. Also note that payments to subrecipients or partners for individual projects and/or activities are not
contingent on meeting overall annual outcome indicators in this plan, because this plan contains estimates, only.
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Provide Public Services 2016 2017 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Needs
Countywide Public Services CDBG: $334,804 Number of low/
moderate income
persons served
(1-Year Goal: 370
persons)
2 Improve Public Infrastructure 2016 2017 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Needs
Countywide Infrastructure
Improvements;
Housing
Affordability
CDBG: $1,696,930 Number of persons or
households benefitted
(1-Year Goal: 21,645
persons and 46
households)
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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
3 Improve Public and Other
Facilities
2016 2017 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Needs
Countywide Public Facilities CDBG: $641,100 Number of persons or
households benefitted
(1-year Goal: 16,880
persons)
4 Provide Assistance and
Education to Homebuyers
2016 2017 Affordable
Housing
Countywide Housing
Affordability
HOME: $185,000 Number of
low/moderate income
persons served
(1-Year Goal: 10
households with
acquisition assistance
and homebuyer
education)
5 Support New Construction,
Rehabilitation, or Acquisition of
Affordable Housing for
Homeownership
2016 2017 Affordable
Housing
Countywide Housing
Affordability
$0 Number of affordable
homeownership units
constructed, rehabbed,
or acquired
(1-Year Goal: 0 units)
6 Support New Construction,
Rehabilitation, or Acquisition of
Affordable Rental Housing
2016 2017 Affordable
Housing
Countywide Housing
Affordability
CDBG: $150,000
HOME: $520,000
Number of affordable
rental units constructed,
rehabbed, or acquired
(1-Year Goal: 78 units
units)
7 CHDO Set-Aside 2016 2017 Affordable
Housing
Countywide Housing
Affordability
HOME: $71,570 Number of affordable
housing units
constructed, rehabbed,
or acquired: 18
households assisted
8 Support Emergency Housing and
Services for the Homeless
2016 2017 Homeless Countywide Homelessness &
Homelessness
Prevention
ESG: $110,640 Number of homeless
persons sheltered: 100
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Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
9 HMIS Support 2016 2017 Homeless Countywide Homelessness &
Homelessness
Prevention
ESG: $40,000 (with
any unused portion
available for rapid
re-housing and
homelessness
prevention)
Other – organizations
assisted (1-Year Goal: 1
organization)
10 Provide Rapid Re-Housing and
Homelessness Prevention
2016 2017 Homeless Countywide Homelessness &
Homelessness
Prevention
ESG: $19,930 Number of persons
provided rapid re-
housing or homeless
prevention assistance: 3
11 Program Administration 2016 2017 Non-Housing
Community
Development
Needs
Countywide Program
Administration;
Affirmatively
Further Fair
Housing
CDBG: $483,457
HOME: $47,714
ESG: $13,830
Administration and
planning
Table 53 – Goals Summary
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
Projects planned for the 2016-2017 program year are identified below, with additional details
provided in Section AP-38. Please note that funding levels and goal outcome indicators are
estimates for planning purposes. Payments to subrecipients for individual projects and/or
activities are not contingent on meeting annual outcome indicators shown b elow. Subrecipient
award amounts may not match those in the applications submitted to the County, as not all
projects were funded at requested levels. Recommended activities are eventually finalized in a
legal agreement approved by the Board of County Commissioners. The agreement is
considered to contain the final activity description including funding levels, scope elements,
deliverables and beneficiaries and supersedes any prior information such as the application or
this action plan.
Projects
# Project Name
1 CDBG Administration
2 Homebuyer Education and Acquisition Assistance
3 Public Infrastructure Improvements
4 Public Service
5 Facility Improvements
6 Rehabilitation of Affordable Rental Housing
7 HOME Administration
8 CHDO Set-Aside
9 Development of Affordable Rental Housing
10 ESG Activities – Shelter Operations, Rental Assistance Program, HMIS and ESG
Administration
Table 54 – Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The above projects were selected to meet the housing, homelessness prevention, supportive
housing, and community needs of low to moderate-income residents and special needs
populations in Collier County. The County does not anticipate obstacles to meeting underserved
needs due to strategies towards outreach, education, and collaborative services across the
County.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name CDBG Administration
Target Area Countywide
Goals Supported Program Administration
Needs Addressed Program Administration and Planning; Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
Funding CDBG: $483,457
Description The management and oversight of the CDBG Program by the Collier County Division of Community and
Human Services. Fair housing activities. All allowable and eligible administrative activities.
Target Date 9/30/2017
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
Not applicable
Location Description Collier County
Planned Activities CDBG Program Administration
2 Project Name Homebuyer Education and Acquisition Assistance
Target Area Countywide
Goals Supported Provide Assistance and Education to Homebuyers
Needs Addressed Housing Affordability
Funding HOME: $185,000
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Description Education, counseling, and down payment assistance for potential eligible homebuyers
Target Date 9/30/2017
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
Financial assistance to homebuyers:
10 low- and moderate-income households may be assisted through homebuyer education and
acquisition assistance
Location Description Collier County
Planned Activities Activities are anticipated to include home buyer education and down payment assistance
3 Project Name Public Infrastructure Improvements
Target Area City of Naples and Bayshore CRA
Immokalee
Countywide
Goals Supported Improve Public Infrastructure
Support New Construction, Rehabilitation, or Acquisition of Affordable Housing for Homeownership
Needs Addressed Infrastructure Improvements
Housing Affordability
Funding CDBG: $1,696,930
Description Provide funding to construct or improve public infrastructure such as sidewalks, streetscapes, right of
way, water and sewer lines, fire suppression systems, and systems for handling stormwater.
Target Date 3/31/2018
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
Persons or households benefitted by public infrastructure activities:
21,645 low/moderate income persons
46 low/moderate income households
Location Description City of Naples (Census Tract 7)
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Bayshore CRA in Naples (Census Tracts 107.01 and 107.02)
Immokalee (Census Tracts 112.04, 112.05, 113.01, 113.02, and 114)
Planned Activities Activities are anticipated to include: (1) City of Naples Sidewalk Project, which will make improvements
to a sidewalk and intersection in the city; (2) Bayshore CRA Karen Drive Stormwater Improvements,
which will make improvements for handling stormwater; (3) Bayshore CRA Fire Suppression System,
which will install new and/or make upgrades to existing fire control infrastructure; (4) Habitat for
Humanity Faith Landing Phase 4 Infrastructure, which will provide infrastructure for the construction
of affordable housing; and (5) Immokalee CRA Sidewalks/Streestcape Project, which will construct
and/or improve sidewalks, right of way, and/or streetscape in Immokalee.
4 Project Name Public Services
Target Areas Immokalee
Countywide
Goals Supported Provide Public Services
Needs Addressed Public Services
Funding CDBG: $334,084
Description Provide subrecipient grants for provision of public services to low- and moderate-income persons,
youth, persons with developmental disabilities, mental health or substance abuse, and victims.
Target Date 9/30/2017
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
370 low- or moderate-income persons
Location Description Various locations in Collier County
Planned Activities Activities are anticipated to include: (1) Boys and Girls Club Transportation Program, which will provide
bus service; (2) Boys and Girls Club Immokalee Youth Programs, which will provide youth with out-of-
school activities; (3) Legal Aid Services to Victims, which will provide legal services; (4) Child Advocacy
Center Family Safety Program, which will provide supervised visitation and exchange services; and (5)
United Cerebral Palsy Ride for Life Transportation Program, which will provide transportation for
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developmentally disabled residents
5 Project Name Facility Improvements
Target Areas Naples
Immokalee
Countywide
Goals Supported Improve Public and Other Facilities
Needs Addressed Public Facilities; Homelessness and Homelessness Prevention
Funding CDBG: $641,100
Description Provide funding to renovate facilities and housing that serve low- and moderate-income persons,
victims of violence, persons with mental health and/or substance abuse needs, and other special
needs populations.
Target Date 9/30/2017
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
Persons or households benefitted by facility improvements:
16,880 persons
Location Description Naples – 3174 East Tamiami Trail and other locations
Immokalee – 525 North First Street
Planned Activities Activities are anticipated to include: (1) Shelter for Abused Women and Children Security
Improvements, which will make security system improvements to provide safety and security to
victims of domestic violence on the main campus and in scattered-site transitional housing; (2)
Catholic Charities Judy Sullivan Family Resource Center Renovation, which will make building and site
renovations to improve provision of programs such as, but not limited to: food pantry, mental health
counseling, and direct assistance; and (3) David Lawrence Center Facility Renovations, which will
increase capacity to provide outpatient services.
6 Project Name Rehabilitation of Affordable Rental Housing
Target Area Immokalee
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Goals Supported Support New Construction, Rehabilitation, or Acquisition of Affordable Rental Housing
Needs Addressed Housing Affordability
Funding CDBG: $150,000
Description Site improvement and rehabilitation of rental units
Target Date 9/30/2017
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
74 affordable rental units rehabilitated
Location Description Immokalee
Planned Activities Activities are anticipated to include site improvements and external rehabilitation of affordable rental
housing at Timber Ridge at Sanders Pine
7 Project Name HOME Administration
Target Area Countywide
Goals Supported Program Administration
Needs Addressed Program Administration and Planning
Funding HOME: $47,714
Description Management and oversight of the HOME Program by the Collier County Community and Human
Services Division. All eligible and allowable admin activities.
Target Date 9/30/2017
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
Not applicable
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Location Description Collier County
Planned Activities HOME Program Administration
8 Project Name CHDO Set-Aside
Target Area Immokalee
Countywide
Goals Supported Support New Construction, Rehabilitation, or Acquisition of Affordable Rental Housing
Needs Addressed Housing Affordability
Funding HOME: $71,570
Description To provide site improvements in a newly-developed affordable rental community; Other eligible CHDO
set-aside activities
Target Date 9/30/2017
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
Infrastructure activity for low/moderate income housing benefit:
18 low/moderate income households to benefit
Location Description Hatchers Preserve, Westclox Street, Immokalee
Collier County
Planned Activities Activities are anticipated to include site improvements (specifically, a fence) to newly-developed
affordable rental units at Hatchers Preserve in Immokalee and other eligible CHDO set-aside activities
9 Project Name Development of Affordable Rental Housing
Target Area Immokalee
Goals Supported Support New Construction, Rehabilitation, or Acquisition of Affordable Rental Housing
Needs Addressed Housing Affordability
Funding HOME: $520,000
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Description Construct new affordable single-family rental housing units in Immokalee
Target Date 9/30/2020
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
Affordable rental units constructed: 4 units
Location Description Immokalee
Planned Activities Anticipated activities include construction of affordable rental housing units
10 Project Name ESG Activities
Target Area Collier County
Goals Supported Support Emergency Housing and Services for the Homeless; Provide Rapid Re-Housing and
Homelessness Prevention; HMIS; Program Administration
Needs Addressed Homelessness & Homelessness Prevention; Program Administration and Planning
Funding ESG: $184,402
Description Support shelter operations and services for victims of domestic violence. Provide rapid re-housing and
homelessness prevention for homeless households or those at risk of homelessness, including medium
-term rental assistance, security and utility deposits, and rental application fees. Support HMIS.
Management and oversight of the ESG Program by the Collier County Community and Human Services
Division. All allowable/eligible activities for admin.
Target Date 9/30/2017
Estimate the number and
type of persons that will
benefit from the proposed
activity
Tenant based rental assistance/rapid rehousing: 3 households assisted
Homeless person overnight shelter: 600 persons assisted
Other – organizations assisted: 1 organization
Location Description Collier County
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Planned Activities Emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, HMIS support, ESG program
administration
CDBG Total 3,305,571
HOME Total $824,284
ESG Total $184,402
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low -income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
Collier County and the City of Naples participate together in the Urban County CDBG Program.
Marco Island, an incorporated city within the County, opted out of participation in 2012. Over
the next program year, the County anticipates spending 34% of its CDBG funds in Immokalee
and 40% in Naples. Immokalee activities include youth programs at the Boys and Girls Club,
infrastructure improvements in the CRA and at Faith Landing, facility improvements to the
David Lawrence Center, and housing rehabilitation at Timber Ridge at Sanders Pines. Activities
in Naples include sidewalk improvements, stormwater and fire suppression system
improvements in the Bayshore CRA, and facility renovations at Catholic Charities’ Judy Sullivan
Family Resource Center. The remaining funds will be allocated to projects with the potential to
serve residents throughout the County.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Immokalee 34%
Naples 40%
Table 55 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
The following two maps depict the low- and moderate-income block groups within Collier
County. The areas shaded on the maps will generally be prioritized for allocation of
Consolidated Plan resources, however, individual low- and moderate-income persons residing
anywhere in Collier County may be eligible beneficiaries of CDBG funds.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The need for affordable rental and homeownership housing was a common theme heard during
the Consolidated Plan development process. The greatest need is among renters with very low
incomes, large families, immigrant families, and residents with disabilities. To address these
needs, the County will use HOME, ESG, and CDBG funds to support the development of new
affordable units and the rehabilitation of existing units. In several instances, the County will use
grant funds for public infrastructure improvements or other site improv ements that will
support development or rehabilitation of affordable units. The County will also continue to
offer its rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention for homeless families or those at risk of
homelessness.
Goals for the number of households to be supported in 2016-2017 are provided below. Please
note these are goal estimates. Payments to subrecipients for individual projects and/or
activities are not contingent on meeting annual outcome indicators shown below.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 600
Non-Homeless 91
Special-Needs 0
Total 691
Table 56 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 3
The Production of New Units 4
Rehab of Existing Units 74
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 81
Table 57 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Over the next year, the County anticipates supporting a total of 91 households, including 4
households through the construction of new units at Arrowhead Reserve, 74 households
through external rehabilitation and site improvements at Timber Ridge at Sander s Pines, and 3
through rental assistance. Additionally, 10 non-homeless households are anticipated to be
supported with first time homebuyer assistance. The County will also provide funding for the
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Shelter for Abused Women and Children, which is estimated to assist 600 homeless persons in
2016-2017.
Although the County will not provide funding for housing for special needs households, CDBG-
funded security improvements at the Shelter for Abused Women and Children will improve
home safety for domestic violence victims. Also, facility improvements at the David Lawrence
Center will allow it to better assist persons with mental health issues. The County will also
provide funding for infrastructure improvements associated with the development o f 46
affordable owner-occupied units at Faith Landing and site improvements for 18 single-family
rental units at Hatchers Preserve, although no CDBG or HOME funds will be used for housing
construction at either property.
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The Collier County Housing Authority (CCHA) is an independent authority established under
state law and is separate from the general control of the County. The mission of the CCHA is to
offer a choice of decent safe and diverse affordable hou sing, with opportunity for low- income
households to achieve economic independence in living environments free from discrimination.
The Authority fulfills this mission by offering a variety of subsidized housing options to low -
income residents of Collier County. These options include 641 units of farmworker housing
funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the administration of 466 Housing Choice
Vouchers, and management of 30 units of senior housing in Immokalee. Unlike most public
housing authorities, the CCHA has no HUD-funded public housing units.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs of public housing
The CCHA has received a $9.25 million grant from USDA to fund renovation of 315 of its
farmworker housing units. The 18-month renovation program is expected to be completed in
2017. In addition, CCHA adheres to a routine maintenance program for its farmworker and
other physical housing units and conducts regular maintenance as needed.
Additionally, the CCHA will employ the following strategies to address the housing needs of
Collier County families:
Assist as many extremely low-income, very low-income, and low-income individuals and
households as possible with the federal resources that have been awarded to CCHA.
Increase the number of affordable housing units by applying for additional Section 8
vouchers should they become available.
Leveraging affordable housing resources in the community through the creation of
mixed-financed housing.
Pursuing housing resources other than Section 8 tenant-based assistance.
Target available assistance to families at or below 30% of AMI, homeless, and the
elderly by continuing to do outreach to community partners that serve the low -income,
homeless, and the elderly.
Maintain or increase Section 8 lease-up rates by marketing the program to owners,
particularly those outside of areas of minority and poverty concentration.
Participate in the Consolidated Plan development process to ensure coordination with
broader community strategies.
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Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
Interested voucher holders are encouraged to join the CCHA’s Section 8 Advisory Board, which
gives them a formal opportunity to offer input on the vo ucher program to CCHA. The Board
reviews CCHA’s PHA plans and the agency’s progress toward its goals.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
The Collier County Housing Authority is not designated as troubled.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)
Introduction
The County will use ESG funding to suppo rt shelter operations, serving 600 battered women
and children, to fund licensing for the HMIS system, and to serve approximately 3 families with
rental assistance.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
Collier County will conduct outreach to homeless persons through its rental assistance program
which offers rapid rehousing, through homeless shelter providers such as the Shelter for
Abused Women and Children and Youth Haven, and through oth er partners providing public
services for homeless persons or persons at risk of homelessness. The County anticipates that it
will serve 3 homeless or at risk households through its rental assistance program and 600
homeless women and children through the Shelter. The County will also allocate $40,000 (with
any residual being applied to the rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention rental
assistance program) to the Hunger and Homeless Coalition for HMIS activities, which will
ultimately help the CoC better assess the needs of homeless persons in Collier County.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
Through funding to the Shelter for Abused Women and Children, Collier County will provide
emergency and transitional housing, along with supportive services, for victims of domestic
violence. With anticipated funding of approximately $110,000, the Shelter estimates it will
serve 600 homeless women and children in 2016-2017.
In addition to providing funds for shelter operations, the County will also make a grant to the
Shelter for improve security systems at its main campus and in its scattered -site transitional
housing units. Also, while not a subrecipient this year, Youth Haven has received CDBG funds
through Collier County in the past, and will continue providing emergency housing and
supportive services to homeless youth.
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 indi viduals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
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recently homeless from becoming homeless again
Over the next year, Collier County will continue to operate its rental assistance program, which
provides rapid re-housing program and homelessness prevention. This program is designed to
shorten the period of time that homeless families or individuals experience homelessness. The
program funds up a year of short term rental assistance (including up to 6 months of rental
arrearage), rental security deposits and last month’s rent, and/or costs such as rental
application fees and utilities. For 2016-2017, the County will allocate approximately $20,000 to
its rental assistance program, which is anticipated to assist 3 households.
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 faci lities, 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
To help families and individuals avoid becoming homeless, Collier County will continue to
operate its rental assistance program in 2016-2017. This program seeks to prevent
homelessness by providing up to a year of short term rental assistance (includin g up to 6
months of rental arrearage), rental security deposits and last month’s rent, and/or costs such as
rental application fees and utilities. Over the next year, the County will allocate approximately
$20,000 to its rental assistance program, which is anticipated to assist approximately 3
households.
Additionally, through funding from the State of Florida Department of Children and Families,
Collier County will continue its Forensic Intensive Reintegration Support Team (FIRST), which
provides persons with substance abuse or mental health issues leaving the judicial system with
assistance to prevent homelessness or re-incarceration.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
The Collier County Land Development Code, as amended through December 11, 2014, and the
Naples Land Development Code, as amended through October 6, 2015, were each reviewed
and evaluated against a list of 15 common fair housing issues. In most cases, the zoning
regulations are reasonably permissive and allow for flexibility as to the most common fair
housing issues. Remarkably, neither jurisdiction received a high risk score on any of the 15
issues evaluated. However, the County and Naples received medium risk scores on certain
issues where the zoning regulations still have the potential to negatively impact fair and
affordable housing, and where improvements to the rules and policies could be made to more
fully protect the fair housing rights of the County’s residents.
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
Discussion:
On paper, the residential zoning criteria for the jurisdictions surveyed are not inherently
prohibitive, and yet there is general consensus among residents, planning officials, housing
advocates, and other stakeholders that Collier County and Naples suffer from an affordability
gap for both affordable and workforce housing. This problem will only grow as rent and home
prices are expected to continue to trend upward. Based on 2015 projections provided by the
University of Florida’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, the County’s Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee estimates that 43% of Collier households pay more than 30% of their
income (the limit considered financially healthy) on housing related expenses, and 22% of
households spend more than half of their income on housing.
The County is embarking on a planning initiative to develop additional incentives and programs
to address affordable and workforce housing needs in the community. In March 2016, the
Board of County Commissioners directed staff to prepare a community-driven countywide
Affordable Housing Plan. The County is currently working to establish a stakeholder committee
and charter for the project and will then identify a planning consultant through an RFP pro cess.
In Building Capacity for Affordable Housing in Immokalee, the Florida Housing Coalition
identifies several potential strategies for addressing barriers to affordable housing, which the
County may consider including in its Affordable Housing Plan. Wh ile not an exhaustive list of
the report’s recommendations, potential strategies include:
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Waiving or substantially reducing (rather than deferring) impact fees for affordable
housing development for low- and moderate-income households;
Allowing and encouraging the use of Accessory Dwelling Units;
Prioritizing capital improvements in Immokalee;
Providing guidance on suitable types of farmworker housing by zoning district;
Improving code compliance efforts at mobile home parks in Immokalee;
Revisions to the County’s Local Housing Assistance Plan to require 30- or 50-year
affordability periods, rather than the current 15-year requirement; and
Reviewing the use of Affordable Housing Density Bonus provisions, including
determining how many units have been created under the provision and whether
enforcement actions were taken against developers that neglected to provide the
agreed upon units.
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Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
To help remove obstacles to meeting underserved needs and improve service delivery, Collier
County will work with local non-profits and other subrecipients to coordinate the work of social
service organizations, disseminate news and information, and spearhead community-wide
solutions to local needs. Specifically, the County will work on projects to construct and improve
public infrastructure and facilities to support the development of affordable housing and
benefit low- and moderate-income families; provide public services such as afterschool youth
programming, transportation for special needs populations, legal assistance, and family safety
programs; and make site improvements and rehabilitation to older rental units.
The County is continually looking for additional funding to ad dress underserved needs, and has
procured SHIP and Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse grants from the State.
Over the next year, CHS staff will continue exploring new grant opportunities using grants.gov
and other sources, and develop partnerships with local agencies as needed to make grant
applications.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
During the 2016-2017 program year, Collier County will foster the development of new
affordable housing by providing funds for infrastructure and site improvements at Faith Landing
(a Habitat for Humanity project that will provide affordable homeownership opportunities) and
Hatchers Preserve (to support development of affordable rental units). The County will also
provide funding for site improvements to support affordable single- and multifamily housing
rehabilitation at Timber Ridge at Sanders Pines Reserve. Using HOME funds, the County will
assist with development of affordable single-family rental units at Arrowhead Reserve.
The County is also embarking on a planning initiative to develop additional incentives and
programs to address affordable and workforce housing needs in the community. With the
assistance of a consultant, the County anticipates beginning work on a countywide Affordable
Housing Plan during the next year. Additionally, the County will continue to work with CCHA,
which helps foster affordable housing using federal resources it has been awarded. The County
will use several strategies including:
Increase the number of affordable housing units by applying for additional Section 8
vouchers should they become available.
Leveraging affordable housing resources in the community through the creation of
mixed-financed housing.
Pursuing housing resources other than Section 8 tenant-based assistance.
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Target available assistance to families at or below 30% of AMI, homeless, and the
elderly by continuing to do outreach to community partners that serve the low -income,
homeless, and the elderly.
Maintain or increase Section 8 lease-up rates by marketing the program to owners,
particularly those outside of areas of minority and poverty concentration.
Participate in the Consolidated Plan development process to ensure coordination with
broader community strategies.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The development of social service collaborations across the region to coordinate the work of
social service organizations, disseminate news and information, and spearhead community-
wide solutions to local needs is necessary to assist the community in overcoming gaps in
services for low- and moderate-income persons, homeless persons, and special needs
populations. In their Building Capacity for Affordable Housing in Immokalee report, the Florida
Housing Coalition identified potential ways to improve coordination and strengthen
institutional structure advance affordable housing, including enhanced marketing of first -time
homebuyer opportunities by the County through existing org anizations such as Rural
Neighborhoods, the Immokalee Interagency Council, and other local organizations that work
with low-income groups.
This study also identified the need for leadership around affordable housing. While there have
been several initiatives dedicated to the issue, action has been limited. The Housing Coalition
suggests the need for an ongoing leadership team consisting of government and private sector
partners. To that end, the County is currently in the process of establishing a stakehol der
committee to lead preparation of a countywide Affordable Housing Plan. Additionally, the
County anticipates hiring an additional staff member in 2017 to assist with coordinating
leadership around affordable housing.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The County will work to foster collaboration through dissemination of services, news, and
information across social service organizations, subcontractors, and public and private entities.
One way the County will accomplish this is through subrecipient meetings that bring together
affordable housing developers and social service agencies. Additionally, development of the
countywide Affordable Housing Plan over the next year will require in put from and
coordination of both housing providers and social service agencies. The County will encourage
community-based solutions and regional partnerships, and will continue to support and
participate in the CoC, whose membership includes both affordable housing and social service
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agencies.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The incidents of childhood exposure to lead-based has steadily decreased in the County, with
recent 2010-2014 ACS data indicating that 2% of children under the age of 6 are at risk of lead-
based hazards. The County’s health department will continue lead screenings and also
properties proposed for rehabilitation will be screened for lead -based paint and property
owners are provided with educational information. The County will continue to comply with
federal regulations related to this hazard.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The County will continue development in its two designated CRAs and continue to allocate
entitlement funding there. As funding is available, the County will promote job training,
employment services, and small business and micro enterprise development through
partnerships with local colleges, chambers of commerce, incubators, and business development
centers.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
In AP-90, Collier County provides information required by regulations governing the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME)
program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in
the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is
included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before
the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
$0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be
used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives
identified in the grantee's strategic plan
$0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlement s $0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the
planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan.
$0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0
Total Program Income $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.
100%
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(2)
1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section
92.205 is as follows:
Not applicable. Collier County does not anticipate using any other forms of investment
beyond those identified in Section 92.205.
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:
Collier County operates a Down Payment Assistance and an Acquisition/Development
program, both of which use HOME funds to assist homeowners or homebuyers and
therefore require Recapture and Resale Provisions. The County’s Recapture and Resale
Provisions are included in full in the Appendix.
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:
The County’s Recapture and Resale Provisions are included in full in the Appendix.
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:
Not applicable. Collier County has no plans to use HOME funds to refinance existing debt
secured by multifamily housing rehabilitated with HOME funds.
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Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Reference 91.220(l)(4)
1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment)
Collier County’s ESG Policy and Procedures Manual is attached as an appendix to this Plan.
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 CoC is currently developing a coordinated assessment system, in which Collier County
will participate. In the meantime, the HMIS is used widely amongst appropriate agencies.
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 County provides a competitive process for awarding all entitlement funding. This is
widely advertised formally, via email, and at partnership meetings. A review and ranking
committee reviews applications for merit and compliance. The CoC is provided an
opportunity to support or not support an application. Eventually, the recommended
awardees are noted in the Annual Action Plan. All public comment requirements are
followed. The Annual Action Plan is presented to the Board of County Commissioners for
approval, and then to HUD.
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.
Collier County meets the homeless participation requirement found in 24 CFR 576.405(a)
through the Continuum of Care, which is led by the Collier County Hunger and Homeless
Coalition. The CoC comments on funding applications and considers policies regarding
homeless facilities and services. Other organizations representing the homeless provided
input for the Consolidated Planning process, and a focus group was held at the Shelter for
Abused Women and Children to gather input about housing and community development
priorities. The County will continue to secure consultation with homeless or formerly
homeless individuals, along with local organizations that represe nt and provide services to
the homeless.
5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG.
The County funds the Shelter for Abused Women and Children using ESG funding, and
requires that shelter services be provided on a continuous basis throughout the term of the
grant and that 100 beneficiaries be served during the grant period.
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The County’s rapid rehousing program funded using ESG served 7 households in FY2013 and
6 persons in FY2014, with that allocation still being expended.