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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0216.001 2020-2022 HEATHER L. KIMBALL ; �!..-1:.'/, :, Contact Information Council Member --=--mss (808)961-8828 Chair, Committee on Governmental Operations, -. =__�a (808)961-8018(staff) Relations and Economic Development �'f•'.• O:'10• .� heather.kimball@hawaiicounty.gov Council District 1 HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL C- ., County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building - c= 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 1402 'c Hilo, Hawai`i 96720F' -71 r..: DATE: May, 4, 2021 c? TO: Maile David, Council Chair cr. And Members of the Hawai`i County Council FROM: eather L. Kimball, Council Member Council District 1 SUBJECT: Concerning Communication 216, Requesting an Update from the 2018 Kilauea Eruption Recovery Team Regarding the Launch of the Voluntary Housing Buyout Program. Attached please find the PowerPoint Presentation from the 2018 Kilauea Recovery Team to be distributed for the GORED Committee Meeting on 5/4/21. Thank you. HK/j ilk Attachment Comm. N . �-1�'' Ref. To: Epc, Ref. Date MAP-- 4 2021 Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Kilauea HousingRecovery Programs May 4, 2021 4�9i op OF OP 1 Kilauea Housing Recovery Survey • Conducted from February 25 to April 2, 2021 • Target: properties inundated, isolated and heating • 1 ,275 paper surveys mailed to unique property owners and survey made available online • Social media, newspaper and radio marketing • 815 unique survey responses received • Key Findings: • Want to rebuild vs. pursue a buyout • Insurance coverage and compensation • Indicators of demand for buyout program 2 Kilauea Housing RecoverySurvey Currently, what is your plan for the property that was impacted by the eruption ? (Check all that apply) • 79% of respondents want to pursue a buyout • 29% responded " I don't know" • 18% of respondents want to redevelop a home • 7% of respondents want to re-establish a farm • 6% of respondents will not return , but want to retain property 49% of respondents who want to pursue a buyout reported being low- to moderate-income (LMI ) Respondents were able to select more than one response to this question. 3 Kilauea Housing Recovery Survey Insurance and Compensation ■ 48. 1 % of respondents had no property insurance ■ 48.8% of respondents had property insurance ■ 70% with property insurance report receiving payment from insurance due to the eruption ■ $70,785,916 was reported in compensation ■ $255,545 was the average compensation reported per respondent 4 Modelled Demand for Buyouts 79.0% (627 households) want to pursue a buyout 48% Primary Homes 20% Second Homes 31 % Undeveloped (301 households) (125 households) (194 households) J J Projected Demand Projected Demand Projected Demand $58,503,000 $23,760,000 $10,888,000 Projected $93, 151,000 commitment to serve all 5 VoluntaryHousing Buyout Program Planned phasing of buyout program based on property use. 2021 All 2022 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Program Launch Phase 1: Apr. 30 to Nov. 1 to May 2 to Primary Homes Jul. 31 Jan. 30 Jul. 29 Phase 2: Nov. 1 to May 2 to Second Homes Jan. 30 Jul. 29 Phase 3: Undeveloped May 2 to Parcels Jul. 29 6 Volunta HousingBu out Pro ram rY Y g Visit recovery. hawaiicounty.gov KILAUEA ERUPTION RESOURCES, FUNDING PLANNING HISTORY hMULi Ii.IEDIA CONNECT RECOVERY r AF/ lir _Alb,. Housing Buyout Program R ,, Housing Buyout Program Grants Font Sae a Q a Share a Bookmark OF Feedeack :.Pint CONTACT Through the Voluntary Housing Buyout Program(VHBP) the County will use Federal funds to acquire eligible properties impacted by the 2018 Kilauea eruption in order to address unmet housing recovery needs and reduce risks from future eruptions Email Recovery Tear. To be eligible for the VHBP properties must have been impacted by the disaster whether by inundation or isolation damage by fires caused by lava or secondary effects of volcanic activity such as heating or gases Applicants must have owned the property at the time of the eruption FAQS Ruyout offers are based on the 2017 pre-eruption assessed market value with a limit of$230 000 When will buyouts begin How to Apply Who is eligible, Download the gpphcatton form and view other documents that will assist you with your application the form also How are buyouts prioritized'' can be used to apply for the Housing Relocation Services Program(see below for details) MORE FAQS Email completed applications tc.kuaueabuyout,^ghawaucountyggy Paper applications can be requested via email or by calling(808r 961 8996 Paper forms can be returned to 100 APPLICATION FORM&SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Buyout Application=on" )' Application instructions } Application Review Process Supplemental Document Checklist 7 Voluntary Housing Buyout Program To submit an application or meet with one of our staff: • Call us at (808) 961 -8996 You can request a paper application mailed to you • E-mail us at kilaueabuyout@hawaiicounty.gov • Make an appointment to visit us at: 100 Pauahi Street, Suite 200, in Hilu Across from the County Building above American Savings Bank; location in Pahoa to be confirmed 8