HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0560.001 2022-2024Mitchell D. Roth
Mayor
Lee E. Lord
Managing Director
Robert H. Command
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawaii
Susan K Kunz
Housing Administrator
Harry M. Yada
Assistant Housing Administrator
Office of Housing and Community Development
1990 Kino`ole Street, Suite 102 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808) 961-8379 • Fax (808) 961-8685
Existing Housing: (808) 959-4642 • Fax (808) 959-9308
Kona: (808) 323-4300 • Fax (808) 323-4301
October 20, 2023
Via hand -delivery
Heather L. Kimball, Council Chair
and Members of the Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni. Street, Suite 1402 CD
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION 331-23 (COMMUNICATION 560)
PROVIDE FUNDS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION
Dear Chair Kimball and Members of the Hawaii County Council,
The Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) has prepared additional
information, as attached documents, relating to the discussion of Resolution 331-23 for your
upcoming committee meeting on October 31, 2023.
• Exhibit A: Timeline
Provides contextual information and time milestones that resulted in the list of projects
awarded.
• Exhibit B: Program Administrative Rules
Provides the framework for administering the Affordable Housing Production Program.
• Exhibit C: Annual Plan
Per the Affordable Housing Production Program Administrative Rules §2-1: The OHCD
shall prepare an Affordable Housing Production Annual Plan for the use of the program
funds and transmit this annual plan to the Council for informational and reporting.
purposes.
• Exhibit D: List of all project proposals
Provides rankings and descriptions of each proposal.
Thank you for he opportunity to provide additional context for your consideration of this
Resolution./Should yo have any questions, please contact Royce Shiroma at 961-8379
man K. Kunz
Housing Administrator
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EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
COUNTY OF.....VAI'I OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNIl . __VELOPMENT EXHIBIT A
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PRODUCTION PROGRAM
JULY 2022 TO MARCH 2023
• OHCD Researched affordable housing programs
• Coordinated with other Counties regarding similar
affordable housing programs.
• Developed Administrative Rules for the AHP Program.
• Developed an electronic application system for
proposal submissions.
APRIL 2023
• OHCD set its goals and priorities for
this funding round.
• Administrative Rules providing the framework for
administering the AHP Program were finalized and
approved effective April 9, 2023.
MAY TO JULY 2023
• OHCD provided technical assistance to applicants.
• The Request for Proposals period closed on July 31, 2023.
SEPTEMBER 2023
The Selection Committee finalized its rating and provided
their recommendations to the Housing Administrator.
JUNE 2022
• Council passed Bill 160 to create an Affordable Housing
Production (AHP) Program to appropriate at least
$5,000,000 per year for the Office of Housing and
Community Development (OHCD) to facilitate programs
that support affordable housing production. Bill 160 was
signed into law as Ordinance 22-77 on June 29, 2022.
I MARCH 2023
• OHCD held two public meetings to hear the
community's views and comments on the needs for
affordable housing.
MAY 2023
• Request for Proposals was issued on May 1, 2023,
for FY2022-23 and FY2023-24 AHP funds.
AUGUST 2023
• Selection Committee reviewed, ranked, and rated
proposals.
• Clarified information and conducted site visits.
OCTOBER 2023
• Final Approval from the Mayor.
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
EXHIBIT B
COUNTY OF HAWAII .
OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION PROGRAM
Subchapter 1 General Provisions
Chapter 1-1 Purpose and Applicability
Chapter 1-2 Definitions
Chapter 1-3 Funding
Chapter 1-4 Program Administration
Subchapter 2 Reporting and Other Requirements
Chapter 2-1
Annual Plan
Chapter 2-2
Annual Report
Chapter 2-3
Compliance Monitoring
Subchapter 3 Program Specifications
Chapter 3-1
Eligibility criteria
Chapter 3-2
Eligible Activities for Program Funds
Chapter 3-3
Grant Application process
Chapter 3-4
Grant Selection process
Chapter 3-5
Grant Requirements
Subchapter 4 Other Provisions
Chapter 4-1 Non-compliance penalties
Chapter 4-2 Recovery of funds
Chapter 4-3 Resale Restrictions
SUBCHAPTERI
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§1-1 Purpose and Applicability. These rules establish administrative rules for an
"Affordable Housing Production Program," pursuant to Hawaii County Code § 11-21, in
order to support, increase and sustain affordable housing production.
§1-2 Definitions. Whenever used in this chapter, unless otherwise specifically defined:
"Administrator" means the Housing Administrator of the Office of Housing and
Community Development of the County of Hawaii.
"Affordable Housing Unit" means a permanent single-family dwelling unit, or
multiple -family dwelling unit for sale or rent as a primary residence for the respective
buyer or renter and is affordable to qualified households earning no more than 140
percent of the area median income in the County of Hawaii.
"Affordability Period" means the length of time which dwelling units financed
with program funds shall remain affordable to eligible households after the project or
units are available for occupancy.
"Chapter 11" means Chapter 11 of the Hawaii County Code, as amended.
"Community Land Trust" means a non-profit organization approved by the
OHCD or administrator that acquires land that is 1) held in perpetuity; 2) primarily
for conveyance under a long-term ground lease for the creation of dwelling units that
shall be sold or rented to applicants within the income -qualified groups established by
this chapter; and 3) retains an option to purchase any dwelling unit at a price
determined by formula that is designed to ensure that the dwelling unit remains
affordable in perpetuity.
"Council" means the Hawaii County Council.
"County" means the County of Hawaii.
"Elderly" means a person that is at least 62 years of age.
"Grant" means funds awarded to an applicant for the purpose of financing an
eligible activity as outlined in Rule §3-2, with no obligation to repay the monies.
"Grantee" means the recipient of Affordable Housing Production program funds.
"Homeless" means individuals and families who lack a fixed, regular, and
adequate nighttime residence and those who will imminently lose their primary
nighttime residence within 14 days. Also includes individuals who are existing an
institution where he/she resided for 90 days or less.
"Non-profit, organization" means an exempt organization as classified under of
the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) or Section 501(c)(4) and complies with
all other requirements under federal, state and county law regulating the conduct of
charitable or non-profit organizations.
OHCD" means the County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community
Development.
"Program" means the Affordable Housing Production Program.
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"Program funds" means funds which are distributed from the Affordable Housing
Production Program.
"Permanent housing" means housing that is for sale or for rent for an initial term
of at least one year that is renewable and is terminable for cause.
"Special housing needs" means persons for whom social problems, age, or
physical or mental disabilities impair their ability to live independently, and for
whom such ability can be improved by more suitable housing conditions. Person with
special housing needs may include, but not limited to, persons with a physical or
mental disability, substance abuse and addiction, foster youth or runaway, or a victim
of human trafficking or domestic violence.
§1-3 Funding.
(1) Funding provided by the County of Hawaii shall.be in accordance with
Section 11-21 of the Hawaii County Code.
(2) Any remaining balance of program funds at the end of the fiscal year, shall
be designated for further use in this program.
(3) Any interest earned on the Affordable Housing Production Program account
shall be designated for this program.
(4) Any repayment or recovery of program funds, including any penalties paid,
shall be designated for further use in this program.
(5) On an annual basis, up to ten percent (10%) of the fund's annual
appropriation shall be used for administrative expenses by OHCD.
(6) At the discretion of the administrator, with approval from the Mayor, the
OHCD may set-aside no more than thirty percent (30%) of the fund's annual
appropriation for County administered projects in accordance with Rule
§3-2.
§14 Program Administration.
The administrator shall be responsible for administering the program.
SUBCHAPTER 2
REPORTING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
§2-1 Annual Plan. The OHCD shall prepare an Affordable Housing Production Annual
Plan for the use of the program funds and transmit this annual plan to the Council for
reporting purposes. The annual plan shall include the following:
(1) Total proposed appropriations for the fiscal year;
(2) Description of the projects to be funded including the total amount funded
and the total amount requested;
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(3) Number and types of housing units that will be created and/or rehabilitated,
including the approximate number of residents to be served; and
(4) Any non -dwelling program funded improvement or acquisition, such as
infrastructure improvements or land acquisition, including an explanation on
how the project will result in housing.
§2-2 Annual Report. The OHCD shall prepare and submit an annual report to the
Council on the expenditures and accomplishments resulting from appropriations from the
program funds. The annual report shall include the following:
(1) Data on the number and types of housing units created or assisted;
(2) Data on non -dwelling program funded improvements or acquisitions, such
as infrastructure improvements or land acquisition;
(3) Geographic distribution of funded projects;
(4) Expenditure report;
(5) Status of ongoing projects;
(6) Total expenditure for administrative expenses by OHCD; and
(7) And any other data or notable accomplishments as a result of the
expenditure of program funds as determined by OHCD.
§2-3 Compliance Monitoring. The OHCD shall conduct physical inspections and
program compliance monitoring during construction and on an annual basis of funded
projects during the term of the affordability period.
SUBCHAPTER 3
PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS
§3-1 Eligibility Criteria.
(1) Eligible applicants include public agencies, approved non-profit
organizations, for-profit organizations, or community land trusts.
(2) Eligible applicants shall provide proof of compliance with all applicable
laws governing entities doing business in the State of Hawaii.
§3-2 Eligible Activities for Program Funds. Program funds shall be used for the
following eligible activities:
(1) Acquisition of real property for the development of affordable housing;
(2) Acquisition of existing housing for rehabilitation as affordable rental and/or
owner occupied housing;
(3) Planning, design, or construction of affordable rental or owner -occupied
housing;
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(4) Rehabilitation of housing to be utilized as affordable rental or owner -
occupied housing; .
(5) To provide affordable housing for elderly, persons with special housing
needs and homeless residents lacking a permanent home;
(6) To invest in infrastructure in connection with the development of affordable
housing projects;
(7) Other activities to support, increase, and sustain affordable rental or owner -
occupied housing production.
§3-3 Grant Application Process.
(1) The OHCD will solicit eligible project proposals through a Request for
Proposal (RFP) process via public notification, at a minimum electronically
on the County's website or in the local 'newspapers.
(2) The open application period shall not be less than thirty (30) consecutive
calendar days in duration.
(3) The OHCD shall hold at least two (2) public meetings on separate days,
prior to the proposal deadline to receive testimony regarding the
community's needs for affordable housing.
(4) Eligible project proposals shall include a completed application and all
required documentation as outlined in the application instructions.
(5) Costs of preparing and submitting proposal applications will be the sole
responsibility of the applicant.
(6) Project proposals shall be received by the OHCD no later than the deadline
specified in the notification and proposal packet.
(7) Proposal applications submitted may be rejected if the application is
incomplete, does not meet the program eligibility requirements, or failed to
meet the submission deadline.
(8) Grant proposal applications shall include, at a minimum:
(a) A detailed description of the proposed project, outline the marketing
strategy, and income categories the project will serve;
(b) An overview of the long-term management plan for the proposed
project;
(c) A description of all efforts to leverage or match funding from non -
County sources for the proposed project;
(d) An anticipated project schedule with milestones and approximate dates
of completion;
-(e) Applicant's qualifications; experience, and capacity to carry out the
proposed project;
(f) A detailed' budget and operating pro forma statement; and
(g) Proof of compliance with the requirements of HRS §103D -310(c), tax
clearance and compliance.
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§34 Grant Selection Process.
(1) A selection committee shall be comprised of a minimum of three (3)
members from OHCD and/or other County departments with regulatory
oversight over the planning, permitting, or financing of housing
development.
(2) The selection committee shall review each project application.
(3) The selection committee may do the following:
(a) Request additional information or data from the applicant
(b) Independently verify any or all information supplied by the applicant
(c) Conduct any investigation deemed necessary by the selection
committee to adequately evaluate the application.
(4) The selection committee shall use a standard weighted scoring system that
will consider the following objectives:
(a) Project Impact and Delivery
(b) Project Readiness
(c) Project Funding and Leverage
(d) Applicant Qualifications
(5) The selection committee shall evaluate, rate and rank each project proposal
and submit their recommendation for funding to the administrator.
(6) The administrator shall prepare a recommendation for funding to the Mayor,
for the Mayor's approval.
(7) The OHCD may at its discretion re -solicit eligible project proposals through
additional Request for Proposal (RFP) process if it's determined that none of
the project proposals meet the goals and objectives of the program or if there
is an insufficient amount of proposals received.
§3-5 Grant Requirements. Requirements outlined below shall be incorporated into the
grant agreement between the County of Hawaii and the grantee, unless otherwise
approved by the administrator.
(1) General Requirements.
(a) The real property that is to be acquired, rehabilitated, and/or
developed for the purpose of affordable housing production, shall be
held in perpetuity by the grantee and recorded at the State Bureau of
Conveyance or State Land Court by the grantee, unless the real
property is conveyed to the County or to a qualified non-profit or
community land trust.
(b) The project..shall not be sold, exchanged, divested, or converted to
other uses that are inconsistent with this program without the prior
approval of the administrator.
(c) The grantee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and county
laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
(i) Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
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(ii) Equal Employment Opportunity
(iii) Conflict of Interest
(iv) Environmental Review
(v) Labor Standards
(vi) State and Local Building Codes
(vii) State and Local Land Use and Zoning Requirements
(2) Use of Funds.
(a) Program funds can only be used for the purposes and activities
stipulated in the grant agreement and approved by the OHCD.
(b) Program funds can be used to leverage funds provided by federal,
state, non-profit or for-profit organizations and other non-government
entities to further expand affordable housing opportunities;
(c) Program funds shall not be used for any overhead or administrative
costs in implementing the project.
(d) The grantee shall not distribute or redistribute grant funds to other
organizations.
(3) Payment of Program Funds. The grantee shall:
(a) Submit payment requests on a cost -reimbursement basis to the OHCD
with the necessary supporting documents and certifications.
(b) Allow for site inspection by the County as a condition for payment.
(c) Cover all costs in excess of the awarded program funds.
(d) Agree that any cost underruns of program Hands shall be returned to
the Affordable Housing Production Fund.
(e) Submit and comply with all required tax clearances and applicable
program requirements to receive final payment.
(4) Time for Performance.
(a) Activities funded to increase affordable housing units (e.g. design,
acquisition, infrastructure, new construction) shall be obligated within
one year, and result in occupancy of the affordable housing units
within five years from the date the grant agreement is executed.
(b) Activities funded to support or sustain affordable housing (e.g.
rehabilitation of existing affordable housing, eligible loan programs)
must be completed within two years from the date the grant agreement
is executed.
(c) Requests for time extensions shall be made in writing and approval
will be at the discretion of the administrator.
(5) Term of Affordability Period.
(a) The affordability period for resale and/or rental restrictions for
affordable housing units created or rehabilitated with program funds
shall be in accordance with Chapter 11.
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(b) The administrator has the authority to require an extended affordability
period beyond the requirements of Chapter 11, depending on the term.
of the grant agreement.
(c) The term of the grant agreement shall extend for the term of
affordability period.
(6) Affordable Housing Requirements.
(a) The number of affordable housing units required by the issuance of
program funds will be determined by using the federal HOME
Investment Partnerships Program maximum subsidy guidelines,
pursuant to 24 CFR 92.250, issued annually by the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
(b) The affordable housing units required by receipt of program funds
shall not be used to fulfill any other obligation for affordable housing
units as required by law or other subsidy obligations.
(c) Affordable housing requirements imposed by this section shall be
recorded against the property.
(d) The grantee shall maintain affordability for the required affordable
housing units in accordance with Chapter 11.
(e) Maximum rent or sales price shall follow the appropriate income limit
as determined by the County of Hawaii Affordable Housing
Guidelines as published annually by OHCD.
(f) The grantee shall abide by resale restrictions for affordable housing
units created or rehabilitated with program funds in accordance with
Chapter 11 or as determined by the administrator.
(7) Reporting Requirements.
(a) The grantee shall submit quarterly cumulative reports to OHCD
documenting the progress of the project during the construction until
occupancy.
(b) Upon project completion of affordable housing units for rent, the
grantee shall submit annual reports documenting the projects
compliance with affordability requirements set out in Section §3-5(6)
of these rules throughout the duration of the affordability period.
(c) Upon project completion and sale of affordable housing units, the
grantee shall submit a report documenting the projects compliance
with theaffordability housing requirements set out in Section §3-5(6)
of these rules.
(8) Records. The grantee shall do the following:
(a) Establish, maintain, submit, and make available to the OHCD records
to enable the OHCD to determine whether the grantee has met the
requirements of the program.
(b) Make all of its records related to the project available to the County for
inspection at any time during normal business hours.
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(c) Retain all records pertinent the issuance of grant funds and compliance
with grant requirements for at least five (5) years after the end of the
affordability period.
(d) Allow the County, upon request, to inspect, examine, and audit its
financial records.
(9) Insurance Requirements.
(a) The grantee shall maintain throughout the term of agreement,
insurance to cover the operations that may be required under the laws,
ordinances, regulations, or policy of any governmental authority.
(b) The grantee will provide current certificates of insurance and/or
insurance policies as requested by the County.
SUBCHAPTER 4
OTHER PROVISIONS
§44 Non-compliance penalties.
(1) If the grantee is not in compliance with the requirements included in the
grant agreement or is found to have violated the terms of the grant
agreement, awarded grant funds may need to be returned to the County.
Grantee may be further penalized as outlined within the terms of the grant
agreement
§4-2 Recovery of funds.
(1) Abandonment. Should the grantee cease to use the property purchased or
constructed, rehabilitated and/or converted with program funds for the
purposes described in the grant agreement, the grantee shall repay the
County the total amount of program funds expended for the project.
§4-3 Resale Restrictions.
(1) The grantee shall not sell or otherwise transfer any real property purchased
or constructed with program funds, without prior written consent from the
administrator.
(2) The resale and transfer of affordable housing units is restricted during the
affordability period that is in effect.
(a) This restriction gives the County the first option to purchase the
property in the event of a sale or transfer during the affordability
period. The owner that wishes to resell or transfer the owner -occupied
unit shall inform OHCD of this intention.
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(b) The County's repurchase price shall be calculated as the Owner's
original base purchase price, plus cost of capital improvements added
by owner, plus simple interest of one (1) percent per year on the
original sales price, and capital improvement costs. If the County opts
not to purchase the property, the sale of the affordable unit shall be
approved by OHCD and may only be sold to another eligible buyer in
the same or lower median income level as the original purchaser at an
affordable rate as determined by the current affordable sale price
calculation as determined by the County of Hawaii Affordable
Housing Guidelines as published annually by OHCD.
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ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION
I, Susan Kunz, Administrator of the Office of Housing and Community Development of
the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, do hereby certify:
1. That the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the Administrative Rules For
Affordable Housing Production Program relating to Section 11-21, Hawaii County Code,
County of Hawai'i.
2. That notice of the public hearing on the foregoing rules was published on the Office of
Housing and Community. Development's website from January 13, 2023 under Public
Notices, .and was published in the Hawaii Tribune Herald on January 13, 2023 and
January 31, 2023, and in the West Hawaii Today on January 13, 2023 and January 31,
2023.
By
Susan Kko
Housing Administrator
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ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION PROGRAM
APPROVED:
Mitch Roth
Mayor, County Qof Ha2wai'i
Date: "J 1Z �Z /
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
lv a wan
Deputy Corporation Counsel
Date:
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing rules were received and filed in the Office of
the County Clerk, in the County of Hawaii, this 30th day of March , 2023.
EXHIBIT C
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION
PROGRAM
FY2023-24 ANNUAL PLAN
County of Hawaii
Office of Housing and Community Development
1990 Kino`ole Street, Suite 102
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone: 808-961-8379
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) was appropriated $9,000,000 in
Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 and another $9,000,000 in FY 2023 for the Affordable Housing Production
(AHP) Program. Due to the time it took to develop and approve Administrative Rules and create
the electronic application for the program, the appropriations from two (2) fiscal years were
combined into one Request for Proposal (RFP).
In March 2023, the OHCD held two (2) public meetings to hear the community's views and
comments on the needs for affordable housing, which included:
• Workforce Housing • Single-family housing
• Rental Housing • Multi -family housing
The Administrative Rulesproviding the framework for administering the AHP Program were
finalized and approved effective April 9, 2023.
The OHCD set goals and priorities for the FY 2023-24 funding round:
1. To increase the supply of affordable units by prioritizing new construction or acquisition
of land or market units to produce affordable units;
2. To prioritize households earning between 100% and 140% of the Area Median Income
(AMI); and
3. To produce affordable rental units with longer-term affordability periods.
The Request for Proposal period started on May 1, 2023, and closed on July 31, 2023, for
$17,324,559.46 in AHP funds. During this time, the OHCD provided technical_ assistance.to
applicants and received twenty (20) proposals, totaling $55,405,685.58 to add/impact 1,609 units.
Examples of project proposals include acquisition of property, new construction, infrastructure,
rehabilitation, deferred payment loan program, and residential repair loan program.
The Selection Committee reviewed, ranked, and rated each proposal and based their scores on
the following objectives, along with .how projects aligned with the set goals and priorities:
• Project Impact and Delivery • Project Funding and Leverage
• Project Readiness • Applicant Qualifications
FUNDING
FY2022-23 Allocation
$ 9,000,000
FY2023-24 Allocation
$ 9,000,000
*Set -Aside
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**FY2022-23 and FY2023--24
Administrative Expenses
$ 675,440.54
TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO FUND: $ 17,324,559.46
*Discretionary up to 30% of the total appropriated amount per Section §1-3 Funding (6) Administrative Rules
**Allocation can be up to 10% of the total appropriated amount per Section §1-3 Funding (5) Administrative Rules
SUMMARY OF PROJECTS FUNDED
Project Name
Total Amount
Total Amount
Units
Requested
Funded
added/impacted
Na Hale Makoa
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
140
Manago Mauo
$5,500,000
$5,500,000 -
72
Land Trust Pa Alii Street
$300,000
$300,000
1
Land Trust University
$300,000
$300,000
1
Heights
Ho`omalu at Waikoloa
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
229
Kamakoa Nui Workforce
$5,400,000
$5,400,000
643
Housing
Hale Ola O Mohouli
$2;000,000
$824,559.46
90
Total of 7 projects funded
$18,500,000
$17,324,559.46
1,176
Na Hale Makoa
Project Name:
Na Hale Makoa
Applicant:
Kamakoa Nui Limited Partnership aka Pacific Housing Assistance
Corporation (PHAC)
Total Requested:
$2,000,000
Total Funded:
$2,000,000
Location:
Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, District (9)
Land Tenure:
County -owned land
Project Type:
New Construction
Housing Type:
Rental, Multi -family
Target Population:
Family
Length of
61 Years
Affordability:
20 Units @ 30% Area Median Income (AMI)
89 Units @ 60% AMI
13 Units @ 80% AMI
Affordability
10 Units @ 100% AMI
Restrictions:
7 Units @ 140% AMI
1 Manager Unit
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Total: 140 Units
Kamakoa Nui Limited Partnership, a for-profit organization, requested a total amount of
$2,000,000 in AHP Program funds to support the development of a 140 -unit multi -family rental
project. The project includes 40 one -bedroom units, 80 two-bedroom units, and 20 three-bedroom
units, including one manager unit. These units will be available to households earning between
30% to 140% of the AMI. The affordability period for these affordable units will be 61 years.
Manago Mauo
Project Name:
Manago Mauo
Applicant:
Mental Health Kokua (MHK)
Total Requested:
$5,500,000
Total Funded:
$5,500,000
Location:
Captain Cook, South Kona, Hawaii, District (6)
Land Tenure:
Manago Hotel, Private owner
Project Type:
Property Acquisition, Converting Hotel Units into Affordable Rentals
Housing Type
Rental, Multi -family
Target Population:
Workforce
Length of
Affordability:
Perpetuity
Affordability
Restrictions:
71 Units @ 140% Area Median Income (AMI) or below
1 Manager Unit
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Total: 72 Units
Mental Health Kokua (MHK), a non-profit organization, requested a total amount of $5,500,000
in AHP Program funds to acquire Manago Hotel with 72 market units to be converted into
affordable workforce rentals. The project includes 67 studios, 2 one -bedroom, and 3 two-
bedroom units. These units will be available to households earning no more than 140% of the
AMI. The affordability period for these affordable units will be in perpetuity.
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Land Trust - Pa Alii Street
Project Name:
Hale o Hawaii County - Pa Alii Street
Applicant:
Housing and Land Enterprise of Hawaii County dba Hale o Hawaii
County
Total Requested:
$300,000
Total Funded:
$300,000
Location:
Royal Hawaiian Estates, Volcano, Hawaii, District (5)
Land Tenure:
Owned by applicant
Project Type:
New Construction
Housing Type:
For -sale on leased land, Single -Family
Target Population:
Workforce
Length of
Affordability:
Perpetuity
Affordability
Restrictions:
1 Unit @ 140% Area Median Income (AMI) or below
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Total: 1 Unit
Hale of Hawaii County, a non-profit organization designed as a Land Trust, requested a total
amount of $300,000.00 in AHP Program funds to develop one 3-bed/2.5-bath single-family
dwelling, unit. The unit will be available for sale to households earning between 60-140% of the
AMI. The affordability period for this unit will be in perpetuity. Hale o Hawaii County operates on
a self-sustaining: model that focuses on 'reinvesting, proceeds generated from the sale' of AHP -
funded property back into the construction of additional: affordable homes.
Land Trust - University Heights
Project Name:
Hale o Hawaii County - University Heights
Applicant:
Housing and Land Enterprise of Hawaii County dba Hale o Hawaii
County
Total Requested:
$300,000
Total Funded:
$300,000
Location:
University Heights, Hilo, Hawaii, District (2)
Land Tenure:
State owned land conveyed to County -of Hawaii via Executive Order
then leased to Hale o Hawaii for 65 years
Project Type:
New Construction
Housing Type:
For -sale on leased land, Single -Family
Target Population:
Workforce
Length of
Perpetuity
Affordability:
Affordability
1 Unit @ 140% Area Median Income (AMI) or below.
Restrictions:
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Total: 1 Unit
Hale of Hawaii County, a non-profit organization designed as a Land Trust, requested a total
amount of $300,000.00 in AHP Program funds to develop one 3-bed/2.5-bath single-family
dwelling unit. The unit will be available for sale to households earning between 60-140% of the
AMI. The affordability period for this unit will be in perpetuity. Hale o Hawaii County operates on
a self-sustaining model that focuses on reinvesting proceeds generated from the sale of AHP
funded property back into the construction of additional affordable homes.
Womalu at Waikoloa
Project Name:
Ho'omalu at Waikoloa
Applicant:
Ho'omalu at Waikoloa LP aka Standford Carr
Total Requested:
$3,000,000
Total Funded:
$3,000,000
Location:
Waikoloa, Hawaii, District (9)
Land Tenure:
Land owner Waikoloa Development Co. to convey land subject to
201 H approval and closing of all financing
Project Type:
New Construction
Target Population:
Workforce
Housing Type:
Rental, Multi -family
Length of
Affordability:
65 Years
Affordability
Restrictions:
12 Units @ 30% Area Median Income (AMI)
168 Units @ 60% AMI
48 Units @ 100%AMI
1 Manager Unit
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Total: 229 Units
Ho'omalu at Waikoloa LP, a for-profit organization, requested a total amount of $3,000,000.00 in
AHP Program funds to support the development -of a 228. -unit workforce rental. housing. The
project includes 30 one -bedroom units, 168 two-bedroom units, and 30 three-bedroom units.
These units will be available to households earning between 30%. -100% of the AMI. The
affordability period for these 229 affordable units will be 65 years.
7
Kamakoa Nui Workforce Housing - Mini Loop
Project Name:
Kamakoa Nui Workforce Housing -Mini Loop Road and Infrastructure
Development
Applicant:
Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD)
Community Development Division
Total Requested:
$5,400,000
Total Funded'
$5,400,000
Location:
Waikoloa; Hawaii, District (9)
Land Tenure:.
County -owned land
Project Type:
Infrastructure (Road), providing access to 9 parcels for the
development of 643 residential units.
Housing Type:
For Sale & Rental
Target Population:
Family
Length of
Minimum 20 years (rental) 10 years (for -sale) with potential for
Affordability:
extension (RFP)
318 Units @ 60% Area Median Income (AMI)
Affordability
132 Units @ 120% AM[
Restrictions:
193 Units @ 140% AMI
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Total: 643 Units: 318 rental and 325 for -sale units
The Office of Housing and Community Development.(OHCD), Community Development Division,
a public agency, , requested a total amount of $5,400,000 in AHP Program funds for the
development of essential road and utility in enabling the development of an estimated
643 'housing units, which includes 318 rental and 325 for -sale units.. This initiative, "Mini Loop, " is
a segment of a broader infrastructure plan designed to provide access to other County -owned
parcels, facilitating future affordable housing development. (see attached map) Upon successful
infrastructure implementation, the agency intends to initiate a Request for Proposal (RFP) process
to identify qualified developers for the new construction phase. The affordability period for these
643 units will be for a minimum of 20 years (rentals) and 10 years (for sale), with the potential for
further extension as determined by the developer's proposal during the RFP process.
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Project Name: Hale Ola O Mohouli
Applicant: Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation (HICDC)
Total Requested: $2,000,000
Total Funded: * $824,559.46
Location: Hilo, Hawaii, District (2)
Land Tenure: State owned land conveyed to County of Hawaii via Executive Order
then leased to HICDC for 65 years
Project Type: New Construction
Housing Type: Rental, Single -Family, Pocket Neighborhood
Target Population: Family
Length of 61 Years
Affordability:
5 Units @ 30% Area Median Income (AMI)
Affordability 84 Units @ 60% AMI
Restrictions: 1 Manager Unit
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Total: 90 Units
* Due to the limited availability of AHP Program funds, OHCD could only provide a partial award.
Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation (HICDC), a non-profit organization,
requested a total amount of $2, 000, 000 in AHP Program funds to support the development of 90
single-family dwelling units in a pocket neighborhood setting. This project includes 38 one -
bedroom units and 52 two-bedroom units. These units will be available to households earning
between 30% - 60% of the AMI. The affordability period for these 90 affordable units will be 61
years.
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Total allocation: $18,000,000.00
ADMINISTRATIVE COST $675,440.54
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Total funds available: $17,324,559.46
EXHIBIT D
Rank
Organization
Project name
Amount Requested
Project Description
Units
District
1
Kamakoa Nui LP a.k.a Pacific Housing Assistance
Na Hale Makoa
$ 2,000,000
New Construction: 140 -unit rental housing project. Targeted at households earning between 30-140% AMI. Affordability period: 61 years.
140
9
8
Corporation
Big Island Bond Portfolio
$ 5,000,000
Affordability period: 45 years.
91
9 9,8
9
Hawaii Community Lending INC
Hawaii Affordable Housing Fund
$ 3,060,000
Property Acquisition of Manago Hotel: 72 market units to convert into affordable workforce rentals. Targeted at households earning 140% AMI and
20
Various
2
Mental Health Kokua
Manago Mauo
$ 5,500,000
below. Affordability period: perpetuity.
72
6
3
Housing and Land Enterprise dba Hale o Hawaii
Hale o Hawaii County Pa Alii Street
$ 300,000
New Construction: 1 single-family dwelling for -sale on leased land. Proceeds from the sale to create a revolving fund for future affordable housing
1
5
11
County
Sustaining Affordable Housing for Pahoa's Only Clean &
$ 67,196.80
projects. Targeted at households earning 60-140% AMI. Affordability period: perpetuity.
4
4
4
Housing and Land Enterprise dba Hale o Hawaii
Hale o Hawaii County University Heights
$ 300,000
New Construction: 1 single-family dwelling for -sale on leased land. Proceeds from the sale to create a revolving fund for future affordable housing
1
2
12
Count
County
'Rina Acquisition
$ 5,000,000
0
projects. Targeted at households earning 60-140% AMI. Affordability period: perpetuity.
20
various
5
Ho'omalu at Waikoloa LP a.k.a Stanford Carr
Ho'omalu at Waikoloa
$ 3,000,000
New Construction: 229 -unit rental housing project. Targeted at households earning between 30-100% AMI. Affordability period: 65 years.
229
9
6
Office of Housing and Community Development
Kamakoa Nui Workforce Housing -Mini Loop Road and
$ 5,400,000
Infrastructure Road Development: To make 643 units, including 318 rental and 325 for -sale units, accessible for future construction. Targeted at
643
9
15
Community Development Division
Infrastructure Development
households earning between 60-140% AMI. Affordability period: minimum 20 years (rental) 10 years (for -sale) with potential for extension.
5
1
F7Hawaii
Island Community Development Corporation
Hale Ola O Mohouli
$ 2,000,000
New Construction: 90 unit rental housing project. Targeted at households earning 30-60% AMI. Affordability period: 61 years.
90
2
Total units added/impacted: 1176
Rank
Organization
Project name
Amount Requested
Project Description
Units
District
Rehabilitation: 91 existing affordable units at 3 different properties (Kapaau, Waikoloa, and Kona). Targeted at households earning 30-60% AMI.
8
Big Island Bond Portfolio a.k.a Ahe Group
Big Island Bond Portfolio
$ 5,000,000
Affordability period: 45 years.
91
9 9,8
9
Hawaii Community Lending INC
Hawaii Affordable Housing Fund
$ 3,060,000
Deferred Loan Program: 20 Loans for households earning between 80-120% AMI to reduce home purchase price. Affordability period: perpetuity.
20
Various
10
Office of Housing and Community Development
Residential Repair Program II
$ 1,100,000
Loan Program: 20 Loans for essential repairs. Targeted at homeowners earning between 30-80% AMI. Affordability period: 10 years.
20
Various
Community Engagement Division
11
Pu'ula UCC
Sustaining Affordable Housing for Pahoa's Only Clean &
$ 67,196.80
Rehabilitation: 4 existing affordable SRO units designated for clean and sober men earning no more than 30% AMI. Affordability period: perpetuity.
4
4
Sober Living Facility
12
Hawaiian Community Assets INC
'Rina Acquisition
$ 5,000,000
Acquisition & Rehabilitation: 20 units into rent -to -own units. Targeted at households earning 30-140% AMI. Affordability period: perpetuity.
20
various
13
Landco Aresc LLC
Hawi Nani
$ 1,053,089
On/Off-site Infrastructure: For 49 vacant lots. Targeted at households earning 100% AMI. Affordability period: 10 years.
49
9
14
Ka Leo'o Na Kahuna Lapa'au 'Pu'uhonua O Hawai'i
Pu'u Honua Ahupua'a - Ho'oulu Aloha Aina 'A Wakea
$ 9,497,000
Land Acquisition & Home kits: Acquire land and 72 premade home kits to be sold to households earning 50% AMI. Affordability period: 10 years.
72
1
15
Acquisition and Rehabilitation: 5 existing affordable rental units. Targeted at households earning between 100-120% AMI. Affordability period:
5
1
Na Koa Development LLC
Paaluhi Village
$ 2,670,000
perpetuity.
16
Sugar Rush 808 LLC
2nd Street Rehab
$ 100,000
Rehabilitation of 2 units into affordable rental units. Targeted at households earning 100% AMI. Affordability period: 20 years.
2
6
Land Acquisition: Acquisition of land to subdivide into lots for 150 tiny houses. Targeted at households earning between 50-80% AMI. Affordability
17
Stargazer Industries Inc
"Ohulani" Affordable Housing Subdivision
$ 1,770,500
period: perpetuity.
150
9
18
Stargazer Industries Inc
Manufacturing Site - Stargazer Industries Tiny House
$ 937,900
Land acquisition & Manufacturing site: Acquire land to develop a manufacturing factory for tiny houses. Targeted at households earning between 30
0
N/A
Product "Wheeled" Production
50% AMI. Affordability period: perpetuity.
Ineligible Lehua Partners LLC - Lehua Village 1 $ 500,000.00 On/Off-site Infrastructure: For 20 vacant lots. Targeted at households earning 100% AMI. Affordability period: 10 years.
Withdrawn Ikaika Ohana - Kaiaulu O Malulani $ 6,150,000.00 Withdrawn by applicant
Total amount requested: $ 55,405,685.58
Funded
Notfunded
Other
Total units not added/impacted: 433