Backup Documents 06/28/2016 Item #11E ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING"S$IE
TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE
Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the County Attorney Office
at the time the item is placed on the agenda. All completed routing slips and original documents must be received in the County Attorney Office no later
than Monday preceding the Board meeting.
**NEW** ROUTING SLIP
Complete routing lines#1 through#2 as appropriate for additional signatures,dates,and/or information needed. If the document is already complete with the
exception of the Chairman's signature,draw a line through routing lines#1 through#2,complete the checklist,and forward to the County Attorney Office.
Route to Addressee(s) (List in routing order) Office Initials Date
1. Michelle Rubbo Community& Human
Services r (C1.
2. Jennifer Belpedio County Attorney Office � 1I II A
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3. BCC Office Board of County 1) —
Commissioners \/'.'(' — \ \t10
4. Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office
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PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION
Normally the primary contact is the person who created/prepared the Executive Summary. Primary contact information is needed in the event one of the
addressees above,may need to contact staff for additional or missing information.
Name of Primary Staff Kimberley Grant/Community and Human Phone Number (239)252-6287
Contact/ Department Services
Agenda Date Item was 6/28/2016 Agenda Item Number 16D23 moved to
Approved by the BCC 11E
Type of Document Five Year Consolidated Plan&One Year Number of Original 8
Attached Action Plans,Resolution,HOME,CDBG& Documents Attached
ESG Applications&Certifications
Citizen Participation Plan
PO number or account
number if document is �����
to be recorded
INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST
Initial the Yes column or mark"N/A"in the Not Applicable column,whichever is Yes N/A(Not
appropriate. (Initial) Applicable)
1. Does the document require the chairman's original signature? > Stamp OK if
W" \ hl Original is
'`" NOT required
2. Does the document need to be sent to another agency for additional signatures? If yes, N/A •
provide the Contact Information(Name;Agency;Address;Phone)on an attached sheet.
3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be KG
signed by the Chairman,with the exception of most letters,must be reviewed and signed
by the Office of the County Attorney. �(�{
4. All handwritten strike-through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's N/A
Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board
5. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the KG
document or the final negotiated contract date whichever is applicable.
6. "Sign here"tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's KG
signature and initials are required.
7. In most cases(some contracts are an exception),the original document and this routing slip KG
should be provided to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is input into SIRE.
Some documents are time sensitive and require forwarding to Tallahassee within a certain
time frame or the BCC's actions are nullified. Be aware of your deadlines!
8. The document was approved by the BCC on 6/28/16 and all changes KG
made during the meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The
County Attorney's Office has reviewed the changes,if applicable.
9. Initials of attorney verifying that the attached document is the version approved by the
BCC,all changes directed by the BCC have been made,and the document is ready for the if
Chairman's signature.
I:Forms/County Forms/BCC Forms/Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04,Revised 1.26.05,Revised 2.24.05;Revised 11/30/12 0)\
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 5, 2016
To: Kimberley Grant, Director
Community & Human Services Division
From: Ann Jennejohn, Deputy Clerk
Minutes and Records Department
Re: Resolution 2016-147: Approving the 5-Year (HUD) Consolidated
Plan for FY 2016-2020 including a revised Citizen Participation
Plan and 1-Year Annual Action Plans for Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships and ESG
Programs for FY2016-2017; authorizing the Chair to execute the
required HUD Certifications and transmittal of the plans to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Attached for further processing is a certified copy of the Resolution and the original
documents referenced above (Item #11E), adopted by the Collier County Board of
County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 28, 2016.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 252-8406.
Thank you.
Attachments (7)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016 - 14 7
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 QT-441 day of 7u,►lt , 2016, after motion, second and
majority vote favoring same.
SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW
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ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF CO LIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: ! ak .
Attest as u f'lerk By:
signature only, Donna Fiala, Chairwoman
A'proved as to form and legality:
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OMIJ Nurnt1@r 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):
Preapplication ®New
Z Application 0 Continuation *Other(Specify):
Changed/Corrected Application 0 Revision
"3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier:
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:
"Street1: 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
a.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:
14.239
CFOA Title:
HOME Investment Partnerships
*12.Funding Opportunity Number:
FY 2016-2017 Entitlement Funding HOME
Title:
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
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
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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
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?
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.)
El Yes No
If"Yes",provide explanation and attach
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 F' 1 s a *Date Signed: 06/28/2016
Approved as to fo 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):
Preapplication ®New
Iii Application [J Continuation •Other(Specify):
Changed/Corrected Application El Revision
"3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier
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(EINfTIN): *c.Organizational DUNS:
596000558 0769977900000
d.Address:
•Streetl: 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
*15.Descriptive Title of Applicants Project:
Entitlement Funding Application for FY 2016-2017 Collier County, FL CDBG
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add 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 Distncts if needed.
Add Attachment
17.Proposed Project:
a.Start Date: 10/01/2016 *b.End Date: 09/30/2017
18.Estimated Funding($):
*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?
El 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.)
ElYes 4 No .
If"Yes",provide explanation and attach
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 <1 . *Date Signed: 06/28/2016
Annoyed as to form and legality
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Assistant Coon Attorney Ceie.A\4\\\15
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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):
Preapplication ®New
®Application E Continuation *Other(Specify):
Changed/Corrected Application El Revision
"3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier
B-14-UC-120016
5a.Federal Entity Identifier. 5b.Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier
B.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:
•Streetl: 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
a.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.
14.231
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
•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
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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
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.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
0 a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
Ell 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.)
El Yes ®No
If"Yes",provide explanation and attach
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 internet 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 <% D ,. *Date Signed: 06/28/2016
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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 104(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 appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of it,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 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 Jurisdiction--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.
Consistency with plan--The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG,HOME,ESG,and
HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
-- ,' ,II* J h section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968,and
i !: enting regul:,:oils 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 CFR 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:
1. 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)R0.4 ,R/7i f (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one,
two,or three specific consecutive program years),shall principally benefit persons of low andraT.
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;
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 funds)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 C0130 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 1
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,J,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
570.208(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.
Signature/Aut*orized Official Date
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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 jurisdiction's 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 in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable
housing;
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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.
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
practicable and where appropriate policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from
publicly funded institutions or systems of care(such as health care facilities,mental health 1 1 E
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 fails 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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ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP
TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE
Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the County Attorney Office
at the time the item is placed on the agenda. All completed routing slips and original documents must be received in the County Attorney Office no later
than Monday preceding the Board meeting.
**NEW**ROUTING SLIP
Complete routing lines#1 through#2 as appropriate for additional signatures,dates,and/or information needed. If the document is already complete with the
exception of the Chairman's signature,draw a line through routing lines#1 through#2,complete the checklist,and forward to the County Attorney Office.
Route to Addressee(s)(List in routing order) Office Initials Date
1. Cormac Giblin Community &Human CG 8/27//6
Services _
2. Jennifer Belpedio County Attorney Office
3. BCC Office Board of County .i rb '�( '-
Commissioners 6/ �� \(( - .
4. Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office
PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION
Normally the primary contact is the person who created/prepared the Executive Summary. Primary contact information is needed in the event one of the
addressees above,may need to contact staff for additional or missing information.
Name of Primary Staff Kimberley Grant Phone Number (239)252-6287
Contact/ Department Cormac Giblin . (239)252-2339
Agenda Date Item was 06/28/16 Agenda Item Number 441A23......
Approved by the BCC 1 I -E
Type of Document Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Number of Original 2 S T-4 a4
Attached Specific CDBG Certification Documents Attached C D a G C e - cck:-{ri ev4)
PO number or account
number if document is Cr'1-n8%9-649434
to be recorded
INSTRUCTIONS & CHFCIKLIST .
Initial the Yes column or mark"N/A"in the Not Applicable column, whichever is Yes N/A(Not
appropriate. (Initial) Applicable)
1. Does the document require the chairman's original signature? CG Stamp OK if
c:t4.-- }rye�Vj .. Original is
• NOT required
2. Does the document need to be sent to another agency for additional signatures? If yes, N/A
provide the Contact Information(Name;Agency;Address;Phone)on an attached sheet.
3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be CG
signed by the Chairman,with the exception of most letters,must be reviewed and signed
by the Office of the County Attorney.
4. All handwritten strike-trough and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's N/A
Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board
5. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the ,CG
document or the foal negotiated contract date whichever is applicable.
6. "Sign here"tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's CG
signature and initials are required.
7. In most cases(some contracts are an exception),the original document and this routing slip CG
should be provided to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is input into SIRE.
Some documents are time sensitive and require forwarding to Tallahassee within a certain
time frame or the BCC's actions are nullified. Be aware of your deadlines!
8. The document was approved by the BCC on 6/28/16 and all changes made during the CG iMe o
meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County Attorney's to 4 ost
Office has reviewed the changes,if applicable.The SF-424 is a replacement for a lost to f-, ';ae
original and the Specific CDBG Certification corrects a scrivener's error.
9. Initials of attorney verifying that the attached document is the version approved by the ��I4A-A7�fr,
BCC,all changes directed by the BCC have been made, and the document is ready for th r o 61
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MEMORANDUM
Date: August 22, 2016
To: Kim Grant, Director
Community & Human Services
From: Teresa Cannon, Deputy Clerk
Minutes & Records Department
Re: Replacement Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Specific
CDBG Certification
Attached for your records is one (1) copyof the document referenced above,
(Item #11E) adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday,
June 28, 2016.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 252-8411.
Thank you.
Attachment
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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):
Preapplication ®New
®Application Continuation *Other(Specify):
El Changed/Corrected Application ❑Revision
*3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier:
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:
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:
14.231
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 Attagtimsr t View Attachment
*16.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 Atta bf lents 11tew Att0Ohrrier0
1 9411
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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($):
*a.Federal 184,902.00
*b.Applicant 0.00
*c.Slate 0.00
*d.Local 0.00
*e.Other 0,00
*f. Program Income 0.00
*g.TOTAL 184,402.00
*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.)
E 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 tl}
**The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet 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:
*Tule: Chair, Board of County Commissioners
*Telephone Number: 239-252-8097 Fax Number:
*Email: 1vonnaFiala@colliergov.net
*S)gnature of Authorized;Representative: Donna ria • *Date Signed: 06/28/2016
Approved as to form and legality
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Specific CDBG Certifications •
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation--It is in MI 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 CFR 2A-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;
1. Maxim on 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 Rinds including section 108 guaranteed loans
during program year(s)F7a.14,l 2.11 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one,
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;
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 funds)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 lies 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--Itss 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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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
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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
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 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
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
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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
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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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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NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion – 91.205(b)(2)
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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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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4
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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6
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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Sort
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.