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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The County of Hawai`i is required to submit a Five-Year Consolidated Plan (CP) to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive its Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds. The purpose of the County’s 2020-2024 CP is to ensure that jurisdictions receiving direct
federal assistance utilize and develop a plan for its housing and related needs of very low-, low-, and
moderate-income families in a way that improves the availability and affordability of decent, safe and
sanitary housing within a suitable living environment. The County’s 2020-2024 CP has three major
sections: Housing & Special Needs Housing; Homeless; and Community Development.
The County’s CP provides goals, priorities, needs, and data used to develop the plan for how the County
intends to administer the HUD CDBG Program along with its allocation from the State of Hawai`i for the
HOME Investment Partnership and National Housing Trust Funds Programs.
The State of Hawai`i’s CP provides background, direction, and a plan for how the State intends to
administer HUD’s Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), National Housing Trust Fund (HTF),
Emergency Solution Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) to assist in
meeting the housing needs of Hawai`i’s citizens. HOME and HTF funds are allocated between three
neighbor-island counties on a three-year rotation.
The County’s Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) reviewed the 2019 Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing which focused on two primary impediments:
• Agency staff knowledge of fair housing law
• The degree to which agency policies and procedures (legal, regulatory, and administrative) align
with fair housing law and affirmatively promote equal access to housing for all Hawai`i residents.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
The County of Hawai`i's 2022 CDBG allocation will be $2,695,481.00. In addition, the County anticipates
receiving $100,000.00 of program income from the Residential Repair Program (RRP) for a total of
$2,795,481.00. The anticipated program income will be applied to the West Hawai`i Emergency Shelter
and Facility Photovoltaic Energy Efficiency Improvements Project.
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To meet the County's five-year 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, Priorities and Objectives, the following
projects will be included in the 2022 Action Plan.
2022 CDBG Projects
Mental Health Kokua – Kona Residential Housing Renovation - $271,149.00
Mental Health Kokua – Hilo Residential Complex Housing Renovation - $650,000.00
West Hawai`i Emergency Shelter and Facility Energy Efficiency Improvements - $550,000.00 plus
$100,000 anticipated Program Income
Hamakua Youth Community Center Improvements - $685,000.00
Administration, Planning and Fair Housing - $539,332.00
The CDBG project amount for all projects may change to accommodate the actual amount of grant
funds or program income received or if there are any cancelled project(s) or reprogramming of CDBG
funds. In its efforts to expedite and timely implement its projects, the Public is advised that the County
of Hawai`i may utilize County funds to incur pre-award cost for the West Hawai`i Emergency Shelter and
Facility Energy Efficiency Improvements projects under the CDBG program. This is in accordance with
the CDBG regulations 24 CFR 570.200 (h) (1), Reimbursement for pre-award costs.
The 2022 CDBG projects meet the Objectives and Outcomes which are identified in the County’s 2020-
2024 Consolidated Plan. The public facility improvement projects meet the suitable living environment
objective by renovating and rehabilitating the West Hawai`i Emergency Shelter, the Mental Health
Kokua residential housing complexes in Hilo and Kona, and the Hamakua Youth Community Center.
3. Evaluation of past performance
Each year, the County of Hawai`i reports its progress in meeting the five-year and annual goals in the
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). The County of Hawai`i has consistently
satisfied program mandates and expended funds in a timely manner. Furthermore, the County of
Hawai`i has successfully targeted funds to benefit low- and moderate-income persons and communities
throughout the island. A copy of the CAPER is available in the County of Hawai`i Office of Housing &
Community Development (OHCD) and on the County's website at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-
of-housing. The report states that the County has accomplished the following during the period of July
1, 2020 to June 30, 2021:
HOUSING AND SPECIAL NEEDS:
• Provided 50 new households with Tenant Based Rental Assistance.
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HOMELESS:
• Completed the design and started the renovation of a certified kitchen at the Kiheipua Family
Shelter;
• Completed the design and started the accessibility improvements at the Hale Maluhia Shelter;
• Completed the renovation improvements to the Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter and West
Hawai`i Domestic Abuse Shelter to provide much needed housing and shelter for those
experiencing domestic violence.
PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS:
• Completed the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island’s Accessibility Improvement project which
included roof repairs and gym accessibility along with paving, parking and drainage
improvements;
• Completed the roof, fencing and interior renovations at the Hale Ohana Domestic Abuse
Shelter;
• Completed the fencing, interior renovations and security enhancements at the West Hawai`i
Domestic Abuse Shelter;
• Completed Phase 3 of the Kulaimano Elderly Housing renovations which included interior ADA
improvements within the Community Center and improvements to the ADA parking stalls;
• Completed the design of the West Hawai`i Homeless Emergency Shelter Improvements.
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY:
• Allocated $3,599,175 of CDBG-CV1, 2 and 3 funds to various non-profits and government
agencies for activities that prevent, prepare and respond to the Coronavirus.
• Completed several emergency food programs providing food and prepared meals to low- and
moderate-income households impact by the Coronavirus through the Food Basket Pandemic
Emergency Food program, the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island Meal Preparation and
Delivery, and the Hawai`i County Economic Opportunity Council Meal Preparation and Delivery
projects.
FAIR HOUSING:
• Conducted 7 Fair Housing training sessions for staff, property managers, homeless programs and
for the general public;
• 94 calls/inquiries were received and given assistance;
• 2,464 visits to the County’s Fair Housing website.
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4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
The County is required to have a Citizen Participation Plan in its CP. This plan describes and outlines the
County’s plan to encourage and inform all citizens, especially persons of extremely-low, very-low and
moderate income including minorities, non-English speaking and persons of Limited English Proficiency
(LEP), as well as persons with mobility, visual or hearing impediments, to participate in the development
of the County’s CP, along with any amendments to the CP, and the County’s performance report.
The citizen participation process as outlined in the Citizen Participation Plan includes public hearings,
virtual public hearings, consultation meetings, 30-day review and comment period on the County’s draft
CP, County's draft Annual Action Plan (AP), Hawai`i County Housing Agency/Finance Committee
Meetings/County Council Meetings and a public notice announcing the availability of the County’s final
CP and AP.
Public Hearings:
The County began its 2022 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation Process with virtual hearings in
August 2021. The County held two virtual public hearings with the State of Hawai`i to present an
overview of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan process, to encourage citizens to offer input
concerning housing, homeless, special needs and community development needs and to discuss the
past use of funds and accomplishments. In addition, the members of the public were provided with
information about the 2022 CDBG application process. The County and the State informed participants
of the County’s and State CP priorities and provided an opportunity for participants to provide their
concerns or comments.
The draft 2022 Action Plan was made available for public review and comment from February 10, 2022
through March 11, 2022.
Public and Private Agencies Consultation Meetings:
As stated above, in August 2021, the County conducted virtual Public Hearings to inform the public
about the 2022 CDBG application process. Members of the public were provided with information on
the CDBG program. An overview of the draft priorities and goals were also presented. The participants
were asked to provide input on the county’s draft priorities and goals established as a result of
community input at the various public hearings. In addition to these consultations, the OHCD also
informed each Council Member representing all districts in the County of Hawai`i of the CP process and
inquired if they had any projects that would meet the draft priorities within their district.
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5. Summary of public comments
The draft 2022 Annual Action Plan was made available for public view and comments from February 10,
2022 through March 11, 2022. No comments to the 2022 Annual Action Plan were received.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
No comments to the 2022 Annual Action Plan were received.
7. Summary
The CP is a comprehensive planning document which identifies the housing and community
development needs and priorities for the County of Hawai`i for the next five years. It sets forth the
County’s strategies and objectives in addressing these needs and provides a framework for the Annual
Action Plan, which details the specific projects and activities the county will undertake in each of the five
years to carry out the CP.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant
program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator HAWAII COUNTY Office of Housing & Community Development
HOME Administrator HAWAII COUNTY Office of Housing & Community Development
HAWAII COUNTY Office of Housing & Community Development
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The County of Hawai`i’s Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) manages and administers the use of the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds for the County. As the lead agency and direct recipient of CDBG funds, the OHCD is responsible
to complete the planning and submission process for the County’s CP.
The State of Hawai`i is the recipient of the HOME, HTF, ESG, and HOPWA funds and is therefore, required to submit a CP to HUD before it can
receive these program funds. The County is not required to address the State’s programs in its CP but will reference and include portions of the
State’s CP as it relates to the County’s housing-related and homeless needs.
Although the County of Hawai`i is not a direct recipient of HOME and HTF funds, it does receive HOME and HTF funds from the State of Hawai`i,
every three years. The County’s OHCD manages and administers the use of HOME and HTF program funds for the County and is anticipating the
receipt of these program funds for 2024.
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Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
County of Hawai`i Office of Housing and Community Development
Susan Kunz
1990 Kinoole Street, Suite 102
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Phone Number: (808) 961-8379
Fax Number: (808) 961-8685
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AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The County began its 2022 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation Process in August of 2021. The
County held its virtual annual public hearings to present an overview of the Consolidated Plan process,
to encourage citizens to offer input concerning housing, homeless, special needs and community
development needs, and to discuss the past use of funds and accomplishments. In addition, the
members of the public were provided with information about the 2022 CDBG application process. The
County informed participants of the County’s CP priorities and provided an opportunity for participants
to provide their concerns or comments.
Hawai`i County also utilized the public hearings to inform the public on the current 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan and Action Plan process.
The draft 2022 Annual Action Plan was made available for public review and comment from February
10, 2022 through March 11, 2022.
The OHCD also informed County agencies and each Council Member representing all districts in the
County of Hawai`i of the CP process and inquired if they had any projects that would meet the draft
priorities within their district.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(l))
In August 2021, the County conducted virtual Public Hearings to inform the public about the 2022 CDBG
application process. Members of the public were provided with information on the CDBG program. An
overview of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan priorities and goals were also presented and
reviewed. The participants were asked to provide input on the county’s current priorities and goals
established as a result of community input at the various public hearings and consultations of the 2020-
2024 Consolidated Plan. In addition to these virtual public hearings, the OHCD also informed each
Council Member representing all districts in the County of Hawai`i of the CP process and provided them
with an opportunity to inform the County of any projects that would meet priorities within their district.
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.
The State of Hawai`i is the primary agency that provides homeless funds to homeless service
providers. The County actively participates in the Bridging the Gap (neighbor island counties) and
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Statewide (consisting of the State and Bridging the Gap) Continuum of Care. These groups focus on
approaches to ending homelessness. The County is also a component of the Interagency Council on
Homelessness - a conglomerate of government and service providers that seek solutions to address
statewide chronic homelessness through mainstream re-programming. Participation in the Continuum
of Care also allows the County to acquire other HUD funds for activities that address homeless needs
within the County. The County will continue to participate in all levels of collaboration in a proactive
effort to address the needs to its homeless community.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The County of Hawai`i is not a recipient of Emergency Solution Grant Funds. The State of Hawai`i
allocates these funds to eligible homeless providers.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization HAWAII COUNTY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Non-Housing Need Assessment
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved coordination?
A list of not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and others
who provided input at the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan hearings and
Needs Survey are listed in Section PR-10 Consultation of the 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
The County utilized a mail list from its previous Consolidated Plans which is continuously updated through participation, meetings, trainings, etc.
to contact as many providers and government agencies to ensure proper consultation. The County does not preclude or exclude any public or
private agencies 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?
Continuum of Care Bridging the Gap The State is writing the goals to the State's Strategic Plan, please refer to the
State's Consolidated Plan.
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
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AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
The County began its 2022 Action Plan Citizen Participation Process in August of 2021. The County held its annual public hearings virtually to
present an overview of the Consolidated Plan process, to encourage citizens to offer input concerning housing, homeless, special needs and
community development needs, and to discuss the past use of funds and accomplishments. In addition, the members of the public were
provided with information about the 2022 CDBG application process. The County informed participants of the County’s CP priorities and
provided an opportunity for participants to provide their concerns or comments.
The draft 2022 Annual Action Plan was made available for public review and comment from February 10, 2022 through March 11, 2022.
The OHCD also informed County agencies and each Council Member representing all districts in the County of Hawai`i of the CP process and
inquired if they had any projects that would meet the draft priorities within their district.
The following schedule and task were utilized to inform and encourage citizens of the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan and its
process.
DATE and TASK:
July 2021 - Informed and invited Administration, County Departments and Council Members on the start of the 2022 Annual Action Plan (AP)
process and solicited comments or possible projects to meet objectives with the current priorities within the Con Plan.
August 2021 - Public Notices published announcing virtual public hearings Public Hearings which were held in conjunction with the State of
Hawai`i, Hawai`i Housing Finance Development Corp. (HHFDC), to inform the public about the 2021 CDBG application process.
January 2022 - Prepared draft AP.
February 2022 - Published public notice announcing the AP availability for public review and comment.
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April 2022 - Draft AP was submitted to Hawai`i County Housing Agency and Hawai`i County Council for review and approval for submittal to the
HUD. Public Notice informs citizen of the meetings and comments.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Virtual Public
Meetings
Non-
targeted/broad
community
The County utilized
input from its virtual
public hearings and
meetings to access
and review its
priorities and set
objectives and goals
that will meet the
needs of its citizens.
The County's
assessment was to
ensure that the
County's priorities
were flexible and
accommodating to
meet various range of
activities to meet the
County's CP
priorities.
Overall, there were
33 participants at
the two virtual
hearing,
representing not-
for-profit service
providers, housing
services providers,
developers, and
county and state
agencies
No comments were
submitted.
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
2 Public Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
The OHCD also
informed the County
of Hawai`i's Council
Members of the
Consolidated Plan
Process, meetings
and provided them
with the opportunity
to inform the County
of any projects that
would meet the
priorities within their
district.
No comments were
submitted.
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The County of Hawai`i Office of Housing and Community Development is a direct recipient of CDBG funds. Its annual allocation is determined by
HUD on a formula basis and is directly affected by the federal budget. The County anticipates receiving approximately $2.6 million and
distributes these funds on a request for proposal basis.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 2,695,481 100,000 0 2,795,481 0
With the ever changing political and
economical environment at the
federal level, it is difficult to accurately
project the amount of CDBG funds
that the County will receive over the
2020-2024 Consolidated Plan period.
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Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
HOME public -
federal
Acquisition
Homebuyer
assistance
Homeowner
rehab
Multifamily
rental new
construction
Multifamily
rental rehab
New
construction for
ownership
TBRA 0 0 0 0 0
Housing
Trust
Fund
public -
federal
Housing
0 0 0 0 0
LIHTC public -
state
Public
Improvements 0 0 0 0 0
Other private Other 0 0 0 0 0
Other private Public
Improvements 0 0 0 0 0
Other public -
federal
Public
Improvements 0 0 0 0 0
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Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
Other public -
state
Other
0 0 0 0 0
Other public -
local
Admin and
Planning 0 0 0 0 0
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
There is no matching requirement for CDBG funds. The CDBG funds in 2022 are being leveraged by $1,000,000 in CIP funds.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
County owned land has been used in the past, and will be used in the future, to develop affordable
housing projects for the low- and moderate-income households throughout the County of
Hawai`i. Usually, a long-term lease (55 years) is executed with the non-profit organization for a nominal
annual lease amount. It is stated in the lease that the non-profit organization must keep the project
affordable to low- and moderate-income households for the duration of the lease.
The County of Hawai`i's Kamakoa Nui Community Housing project located at Waikoloa, South Kohala is
designed to provide workforce housing for low- and moderate- income persons. The first
phase included the sale of 91, fee simple single family and bungalow style units. The County is currently
in the planning and design phases of the next increment for multi-family rental housing and anticipates
producing approximately 100 units.
Discussion
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Public Facilities -
Improvements
2020 2024 Non-Housing
Community
Development
County of
Hawaii
Public
Facilities
CDBG:
$2,256,149
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit: 513 Persons
Assisted
Table 6 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Public Facilities - Improvements
Goal
Description
CDBG funds will be utilized for the design, renovation and accessibility improvements to the Mental health Kokua
residential housing complexes in Hilo and Kona, for the design, preparation and installation of energy efficient
improvements at the West Hawai`i Homeless Campus in Kona, and for the design and necessary remediation,
improvements and repairs to the newly acquired Hamakua Youth Community Center located in Honokaa.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
For the 2022 CDBG program year there were a total of 4 CDBG projects that were selected for funding,
all of which were public facility projects. These projects include improvements to five (5) transitional
residences serving those with severe mental illness, renovation improvements to a homeless campus to
be energy efficient, and renovation improvements to create a youth center facility serving low- and
moderate-income families.
Projects
# Project Name
1 Mental Health Kokua - Kona Residential Housing Renovation
2 Mental Health Kokua - Hilo Residential Housing Complex Renovation
3 West Hawaii Emergency Shelter and Facility Energy Efficiency Improvements
4 Hamakua Youth Community Center Improvements
5 CDBG Administration, Planning and Fair Housing
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
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Project
Summary
Information1
Project Name Mental Health Kokua - Kona Residential Housing
Renovation
Target Area County of Hawaii
Goals Supported Public Facilities - Improvements
Needs Addressed Public Facilities
Funding CDBG: $271,149
Description The non-profit Mental Health Kokua will utilize
$271,149.00 of 2022 CDBG funds to plan, design, expand,
and renovate improvements to the only 24-hour level care
transitional housing in Kona, which provides safe housing
for 10 adults diagnosed and assessed with severe mental
illnesses through a licensed behavioral professional. These
activities are eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public
Facilities and Improvements.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
This project will serve 10 adults diagnosed with severe
mental illness who are presumed under the CDBG Program
National Objective 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) Low- and
moderate-Income Limited Clientele.
Location Description 75-5752 Alanoe Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Planned Activities The proposed improvements include but are not limited to
design, living room expansion, kitchen, bathroom and
laundry renovations, flooring replacement, accessible
ramp installation, solar water heater replacement, and
other construction and related costs such as permits and
bid advertising.
2 Project Name Mental Health Kokua - Hilo Residential Housing Complex
Renovation
Target Area County of Hawaii
Goals Supported Public Facilities - Improvements
Needs Addressed Public Facilities
Funding CDBG: $650,000
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Description The non-profit Mental Health Kokua will utilize
$650,000.00 of 2022 CDBG funds to design, expand, and
renovate improvements to 4 transitional residential homes
in Hilo, which provides 8-to-16-hour care and safe housing
for 20 adults diagnosed and assessed with severe mental
illness through a licensed behavioral professional. These
activities are eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public
Facilities and Improvements.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
This project will serve 20 severely mentally ill adults, who
are presumed under the CDBG Program National Objective
24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) Low- and moderate-Income
Limited Clientele.
Location Description 130 Wainaku Street, 136A Wainaku Street, 140 Wainaku
Street, 140A Wainaku Street, Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Planned Activities The proposed improvements include but are not limited to
design, living room expansion for client assessment,
kitchen and bathroom renovations, roof replacement and
overhang extension, accessibility improvements, and other
construction and related costs such as permits and bid
advertising.
3 Project Name West Hawaii Emergency Shelter and Facility Energy
Efficiency Improvements
Target Area County of Hawaii
Goals Supported Public Facilities - Improvements
Needs Addressed Public Facilities
Funding CDBG: $650,000
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Description The OHCD Community Development Division will utilize
$550,000.00 in 2022 CDBG funds and $100,000.00 of
program income for necessary facility renovation
improvements to the West Hawai`i Emergency Shelter and
its complex facilities to be able to install energy efficient
improvements. Renovation improvements are necessary
to reduce energy costs and allow the homeless service
provider to direct the energy savings to its homeless
programs and services. The project may utilize CIP funding
which will be paid back to the County through the CDBG
pre-award of up to 25% of the total CDBG grant award
($625,000.00). This activity is eligible under 24 CFR
570.201(c) Public Facilities and Improvements.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
The proposed improvements will benefit approximately 93
homeless persons annually within Hawai`i County. This
meets the CDBG Program National Objective 24 CFR
570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) Low- and Moderate-Income Limited
Clientele.
Location Description 74-5593 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i 96740
Planned Activities The proposed activities involve all the necessary design,
preparation, and renovation repairs to the West Hawai`i
homeless campus.
4 Project Name Hamakua Youth Community Center Improvements
Target Area County of Hawaii
Goals Supported Public Facilities - Improvements
Needs Addressed Public Facilities
Funding CDBG: $685,000
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Description The non-profit Hamakua Youth Foundation (HYF) will
utilize $685,000.00 of 2022 CDBG funds to remediate and
renovate the historic Okada Hospital in Honokaa into a
permanent Youth Center for youths between 5 and 17
years old residing the Hamakua District. This center will
provide a facility for youths to be mentored and tutored as
well as provide a safe haven for after school childcare.
CDBG funds are being leveraged with a USDA loan and
other small public and private grants. This activity is
eligible under 24 CFR 570.201(c) Public Facilities and
Improvements.
Target Date 6/30/2023
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
The proposed improvements will benefit 390 low- and
moderate-income youth on an annual basis. This meets
the CDBG Program National Objective 24 CFR
570.208(a)(2)(i)(B) Low- and Moderate-Income Limited
Clientele.
Location Description 45-3400 Mamane Street, Honokaa, Hawai`i 96727
Planned Activities The proposed improvements include but are not limited to
design, hazardous material removal, foundation repairs,
electrical, plumbing, interior, roof, kitchen, ADA
improvements, parking, and other construction and
related costs such as permits and advertising.
5 Project Name CDBG Administration, Planning and Fair Housing
Target Area County of Hawaii
Goals Supported Public Facilities - Improvements
Needs Addressed Public Facilities
Funding CDBG: $539,332
Description CDBG funds will be used to administer and coordinate the
County CDBG and Fair Housing Programs to ensure
effective and timely project implementation in accordance
with all applicable HUD rules and regulations. CDBG funds
will also be used to fund present and future planning
documents in accordance with federal rules.
Target Date 6/30/2023
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Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Description 1990 Kinoole St, Ste 102, Hilo HI 96720
Planned Activities Planning and Administration
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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
The County does not allocate funds based on geographic areas. The CDBG funds are allocated though a
Request For Proposal (RFP) process which ranks and rates projects for program eligibility, need and
meeting the County's priorities and objectives of the Consolidated Plan.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
County of Hawaii 100
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Not applicable as the County does not allocate funds based on geographic areas.
Discussion
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The County selected 4 CDBG projects for funding in its 2022 Action Plan. It consists of four (4) public
facility projects, which include improvements to 5 transitional residences in Hilo and Kona serving adults
with severe mental illnesses, improvements to the West Hawai`i Homeless Campus to be energy
efficient, and improvements to the Hamakua Youth Community Center serving low- and moderate-
income families.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 93
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 30
Total 123
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 30
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 30
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
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AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
The State of Hawai`i Public Housing Authority manages the public housing throughout the State of
Hawai`i. Please defer to the State's Action Plan.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
The State of Hawai`i Public Housing Authority manages the public housing throughout the State of
Hawai`i. Please defer to the State's Action Plan.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
The State of Hawai`i Public Housing Authority manages the public housing throughout the State of
Hawai`i. Please defer to the State's Action Plan.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
The State of Hawai`i Public Housing Authority manages the public housing throughout the State of
Hawai`i. Please defer to the State's Action Plan.
Discussion
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i)
Introduction
To address and serve the Homeless and Special Needs population, the County has listed within its high
priorities, the use of CDBG funds for public facilities, infrastructure, and public service activities. CDBG
funds will be utilized to address rehabilitation activities at two residential complexes in Hilo and Kona
providing housing and supportive services to those with severe mental illnesses. CDBG funds will also
provide rehabilitation activities at the West Hawai`i Emergency Shelter providing energy efficiency
improvements so those energy savings can be applied to its homeless programs and services. These
activities meet the high priorities and goals of the Consolidated Plan.
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
The County of Hawai`i, Continuum of Care, Community Alliance Partners, coordinates the required
annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Count. The PIT count is a count of sheltered and unsheltered people
experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. The information collected is submitted to HUD
via the online submission.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
Determining the needs and solutions of homeless persons and families are ongoing. Assessment, intake
and services are part of the integral processes at street outreach, emergency shelters, food pantries,
medical providers, transitional housing, and safe havens to understanding the housing needs of those
experiencing or are at-risk of homelessness.
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
Assessing the needs of the homeless, identifying barriers and providing services and continued services
that align with their unique and individual needs will help in ensuring long-term housing stability.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
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funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, 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.
By having a strong networking system amongst the government agencies, non-profit community and
faith based organizations, health care providers, health care providers, foster care providers, youth and
correction facilities and community advocates is key to understanding and addressing the needs
of those experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. The overarching goal is to ensure those experiencing
homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring.
Discussion
Street Outreach:
To provide essential services, housing resources and urgent care to unsheltered homeless individuals
and families living on the streets. Our funded homeless organizations provide the direct services to
meet the immediate needs of people living on the street to stabilize and engage them in services as a
path toward accessing permanent housing. Street outreach services include engagement that provides
immediate support and links to other support networks and may include addressing immediate needs
(food, clothing, toiletries, etc); assessment and case management to understand client barriers and
identify housing options; emergency physical and mental health services; and services for special
populations including homeless youth, victim services and services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Emergency and Transitional Housing:
The County of Hawai`i has adopted the Housing First approach that prioritizes providing permanent
housing to people experiencing homelessness, thus ending their homelessness and serving as a platform
from which they can pursue personal goals and improve their quality of life. This approach is guided by
the belief that people need basic necessities like food and a place to live before attending to less critical,
such as getting a job, budgeting properly, or attending to substance abuse issues. While emergency and
transitional housing is critical in addressing the immediate need of an individual or family – reducing the
number of stays is priority.
Homeless Prevention:
The goal is to provide financial assistance, counseling, and other services to prevent families and
individuals from being evicted, losing their homes, or becoming homeless. The money will also be used
to help those who are currently experiencing homelessness find both short term and permanent long
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term housing or apartments and stay in the new housing units.
Rapid Re-Housing:
Rapid rehousing is designed to support those who have just become homeless or are about to lose their
homes. It provides financial assistance to bridge the gap between rent or deposit owed and a person’s
ability to pay. Rapid rehousing programs ensure that an individual or family’s homeless situation is as
brief as possible or is averted altogether.
Homeless Management Information System:
A Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is a local information technology system used to
collect client-level data and data on the provision of housing and services to homeless individuals and
families and persons at risk of homelessness. Each Continuum of Care (CoC) is responsible for selecting
an HMIS software solution that complies with HUD's data collection, management, and reporting
standards.
Bridging the Gap (BTG) is a group of diverse stakeholders representing the rural counties of Kauai, Maui,
and Hawai`i that carries out the operating and planning responsibilities of the Continuum of Care, as
defined in the HEARTH Act. BTG’s composition reflects the unique nature of each island comprising the
CoC. BTG promotes a community-wide commitment to the goals of preventing and ending
homelessness by quickly re-housing homeless households while minimizing trauma and
dislocation. BTG’s Administrative Team, Ka Mana O Na Helu is charged with the administration of the
HMIS system and meeting all of the data requirements set forth by federal and state policies.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
There are many major barriers affecting the production of affordable housing in the State of Hawai`i.
The impediments to create affordable housing have been identified in the current SMS Housing Study
which also indicates these impediments affects not only the State but all four Counties as well. These
impediments have been identified as the lack of available developable land, lack of major off-site
infrastructure, high cost of construction, government regulations, community opposition and
environmental concerns. The County does not have the funding resources nor the available funding
sufficient to adequately address these impediments. However, the County continues to look at other
avenues to educate and promote legislation to support the development of affordable housing.
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
The County will undertake the following to try to reduce the negative effects of housing barriers and
impediments to affordable housing.
* Coordinate landlord forums and promote benefits of its rental assistance program.
* Work with Real Property Tax Division to inform landlords about the Affordable Rental Housing
Program.
* Educate the community on tenant/landlord roles and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act.
* Represent homeless needs to State Agencies to encourage mainstream resourcing to address
homelessness.
* Support authorized pre-emption, pursuant to Hawai`i Revised Statutes 46-15 to assist in expediting
development of affordable housing projects.
* Maintain a housing website to increase housing and program information.
* Revise Hawai`i County Code, Chapter 11 to promote development of affordable housing.
* Provide legislation to preserve affordable housing development and funding opportunities.
* Promote and amend the General Plan Land Use regulations to streamline housing.
* Review and update the County building code and recommend elimination or modification of onerous
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codes that do not affect health and safety.
Discussion:
To build affordable homes for very low and low-income families in Hawai`i is costly. The strengths of the
affordable housing delivery system in the county is derived from the many different entities striving
toward one common goal: to provide for more affordable housing in Hawai`i. State, Federal and County
agencies, private non-profits, private social service providers, private lenders and private for-profit
developers are doing their part to respond to the urgency of the lack of affordable housing in the
State. New programs and legislation are continually being established to form tax incentives, low-
interest interim financing, bond financing, rental subsidies and other creative development techniques
to provide affordable housing. Despite all of these efforts, the availability of affordable housing will not
be developed without continued federal and state funding and private and for-profit relationships.
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AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
Listed below are the actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs, foster and
maintain affordable housing, reduce lead-based paint hazards, reduce the number of poverty-level
families, develop institutional structure, and enhance coordination between public and private housing
and social service agencies.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
One of the obstacles to meeting underserved needs is the production of affordable housing. The major
obstacles are the lack of financial resources and the lack of infrastructure. The County hopes to leverage
other sources of funds (i.e Federal, USDA, State, County and Private) by providing federal funds to
subsidize and support the cost of building affordable housing. Another obstacle is the cost burden that
the extremely low and very-low income households have to endure for housing in the County. Other
obstacles include the lack of rental units, throughout the County, for extremely low and very low-
income households. The County plans to work with management agencies and educate landlords about
the Section 8 Voucher Program and the TBRA Program.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The County of Hawai`i plans to foster and maintain affordable housing for County residents by investing
CDBG and HOME funds in multiple housing projects during the 2020-2024 Consolidated Program
years. High priority affordable housing program strategies will include Rental Rehabilitation, New
Construction of Rental Units, Homeowner Repair, Acquisition of affordable units for the chronic
homeless, Construction of for-sale affordable homes, renovations to domestic abuse shelters and special
needs housing and facilities, and improvements to emergency shelters.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Hawai`i County has two programs that considers the hazards of lead-based paint poisoning. One, the
Residential Repair Program, requires that lead based paint risk assessments be conducted for homes
built before 1978. If a dwelling is determined to contain lead, mitigation measures are taken to address
the lead that is present. When the lead-based paint concerns are corrected, the unit becomes available
for lead free safe occupancy, thereby, increasing access to housing without lead based paint poisoning
hazards.
The other program is the County's Section 8 Rental Assistance Payments Program which prohibits rental
subsidy for any unit that is built before 1978 if there is a family member under the age of 6 and the unit
contains peeling paint. Other action/plans are to distribute pamphlets to applicants on lead hazards and
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continue to test homes that were found to have lead paint.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
According to the current Census, 12.2% of the people in Hawai`i County are below the poverty
level. This is above the State's poverty level of 8.9% and is contributed by such factors as education,
language and employment in the County. The County plans to utilize HUD funds to continue
administering the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) that targets the extremely low and
very-low income households. This would limit the households from paying more than 30% of their
income to housing costs. Another program the County is administering is the National Housing Trust
Fund (HTF) that targets the extremely low-income households. The HTF can be used to acquire,
construct or rehabilitate rental housing and rent to extremely low-income households. In rural areas
the HTF law considers households with income below poverty line as extremely low
income. Administering the HTF will assist the county in reducing the number of poverty-level families.
In addition, the County is administering the Department of Labor's Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA) program which require a one-stop shop. The one-stop concept allows a client
to access various services from a central location, which includes self-sufficiency and financial literacy
programs. The mandatory partners in the one-stop shop are: WIOA programs, Native American
programs, migrant and seasonal farm worker programs, veteran employment program, adult education,
welfare-to-work, senior community service employment programs, vocational rehabilitation services for
the blind programs, Hawai`i Community College and HUD employment and training programs.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The County continues to participate in CDBG/HOME/HTF Quarterly Coordinators' Meetings which
coordinates State-wide activities and performances measures; State-wide Continuum of Care group
which meets every other month to collaborate on homeless issues; the Inter-Agency Council on
Homelessness which meets every other month to enable better access to mainstream programs and to
end chronic homelessness; HOME State Recipient Group which meets periodically to coordinate HOME
program and projects; quarterly meetings with Fair Housing Officers from the State and other Counties
and State-wide Housing Directors which meets monthly to collaborate on housing issues.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The County continues to enhance and broaden its coordination between public and private housing and
social services agencies by expanding its email list to notify interested citizens and organizations of
upcoming events and on and off-site training. The County has allocated Project Based Vouchers to the
Ulu Wini Low Income Housing which provides social service activities such as crisis intervention,
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counseling, after school programs and case management to its residents.
Discussion:
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(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.
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 100,000
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 settlements 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: 100,000
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. Overall Benefit - A consecutive
period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and
moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%
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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:
The County does not use any other forms of investment except those listed 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:
The County of Hawai`i will recapture the total amount of HOME funds expended for a project when
the recipient fails to comply with the terms of its agreement with the County, or refuses to accept
conditions imposed by the County, HHFDC, or HUD, when the recipient sells or otherwise transfers
any real or personal property purchased or constructed with the HOME funds within the applicable
period of affordability and when the recipient ceases to use the property constructed, rehabilitated
and/or renovated with HOME funds for the applicable period of affordability, following the issuance
of final payment for the project by the County.
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 of Hawai`i requires each recipient or beneficiary to maintain all affordability
requirements through the execution of deed restrictions and lien recordation, or through the filing
of restrictive covenants running with the land.
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:
Please defer to the State of Hawai`i Consolidated Plan.
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Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(5)
1. Distribution of Funds
a. Describe the eligibility requirements for recipients of HTF funds (as defined in 24 CFR § 93.2).
Please refer to Section V. – “Eligible Recipients” of the attached HTF Allocation Plan.
b. Describe the jurisdiction’s application requirements for eligible recipients to apply for HTF funds.
As a State designated HTF subgrantee, Hawai`i County will manage and administer the use HTF funds to
increase and preserve the supply of decent, safe and sanitary affordable housing to develop and
preserve affordable rental housing to primarily serve households with incomes at or below 30% of the
area median income.
Please refer to Section VII. – “Application and Award Process” of the attached HTF Allocation Plan.
c. Describe the selection criteria that the jurisdiction will use to select applications submitted by eligible
recipients.
Hawai`i County will review and rate all project proposals in accordance with the State's Selection
Criteria. In addition, all project proposals will be reviewed using Hawai`i County's Selection Criteria,
which considers additional factors.
Please refer to Section VIII. – “Selection Criteria” of the attached HTF Allocation Plan.
d. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on geographic distribution, which is a
description of the geographic areas of the State (including areas of low-income and minority
concentration) in which it will direct assistance during the ensuing program year.
HTF received by the County will be used to fund eligible projects to increase and preserve the supply of
decent, safe and sanitary affordable housing to primarily serve households with incomes at or below
30% of the area median income in Hawai`i County.
e. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the applicant's ability to obligate HTF
funds and undertake eligible activities in a timely manner.
Criteria used to evaluate the applicants' ability to obligate HTF funds and successfully undertake eligible
activities in a timely manner includes performance goals and benchmarks, past performance and timely
expenditure requirements, previous experience in successfully implementing projects utilizing federal
funds.
Please refer to Section VIII. – “Selection Criteria” of the attached HTF Allocation Plan.
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f. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the extent to which rents for units in
the rental project are affordable to extremely low-income families.
A requirement of the award HTF funds are for new construction of affordable rental housing units
specifically targeting the extremely low households whose income is at or below 30% of the median
area income for the duration of at least 30 years.
g. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the financial feasibility of the project
beyond the required 30-year period.
The County requires that a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants be recorded enforce all of the HTF
program requirements including the 30-year affordability period stipulation.
Please refer to Section VIII. – “Selection Criteria” of the attached HTF Allocation Plan.
h. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the merits of the application in
meeting the priority housing needs of the jurisdiction (such as housing that is accessible to transit or
employment centers, housing that includes green building and sustainable development features, or
housing that serves special needs populations).
The criteria that applications for HTF funds are reviewed, ranked and rated includes location and
amenities critical to meet the needs of extreme-low and low- and moderate-income households. Such
amenities include reliable access to public transportation, government services, medical and other
emergency services.
i. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the location of existing affordable
housing.
The County considers all suitable areas throughout the County other than locations of existing
affordable housing.
j. Describe the jurisdiction’s required priority for funding based on the extent to which the application
makes use of non-federal funding sources.
There is greater consideration for projects that utilizes other sources of funding including non-federal
funding that has been secured and firm commitments have been received.
2. Does the jurisdiction’s application require the applicant to include a description of the eligible
activities to be conducted with HTF funds?
Yes
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3. Does the jurisdiction’s application require that each eligible recipient certify that housing units assisted
with HTF funds will comply with HTF requirements?
Yes
4. Performance Goals and Benchmarks. The jurisdiction has met the requirement to provide for
performance goals, consistent with the jurisdiction’s goals established under 24 CFR 91.215(b)(2), by
including HTF in its housing goals in the housing table on the SP-45 Goals and AP-20 Annual Goals and
Objectives screens.
Yes
5. Rehabilitation Standards. The jurisdiction must establish rehabilitation standards for all HTF-assisted
housing rehabilitation activities that set forth the requirements that the housing must meet upon project
completion. The jurisdiction’s description of its standards must be in sufficient detail to determine the
required rehabilitation work including methods and materials. The standards may refer to applicable
codes or they may establish requirements that exceed the minimum requirements of the codes. The
jurisdiction must attach its rehabilitation standards below. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds for
the rehabilitation of housing, enter “N/A”.
In addition, the rehabilitation standards must address each of the following: health and safety; major
systems; lead-based paint; accessibility; disaster mitigation (where relevant); state and local codes,
ordinances, and zoning requirements; Uniform Physical Condition Standards; Capital Needs Assessments
(if applicable); and broadband infrastructure (if applicable).
N/A
6. Resale or Recapture Guidelines. Below, the jurisdiction must enter (or attach) a description of the
guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HTF funds when used to assist first-time
homebuyers. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds to assist first-time homebuyers, enter “N/A”.
N/A
7. HTF Affordable Homeownership Limits. If the jurisdiction intends to use HTF funds for homebuyer
assistance and does not use the HTF affordable homeownership limits for the area provided by HUD, it
must determine 95 percent of the median area purchase price and set forth the information in
accordance with §93.305. If the jurisdiction will not use HTF funds to assist first-time homebuyers, enter
“N/A”.
N/A
8. Limited Beneficiaries or Preferences. Describe how the jurisdiction will limit the beneficiaries or give
preferences to a particular segment of the extremely low- or very low-income population to serve
unmet needs identified in its consolidated plan or annual action plan. If the jurisdiction will not limit the
beneficiaries or give preferences to a particular segment of the extremely low- or very low-income
population, enter “N/A.”
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Any limitation or preference must not violate nondiscrimination requirements in § 93.350, and the
jurisdiction must not limit or give preferences to students. The jurisdiction may permit rental housing
owners to limit tenants or give a preference in accordance with § 93.303 only if such limitation or
preference is described in the action plan.
N/A
9. Refinancing of Existing Debt. Enter or attach the jurisdiction’s refinancing guidelines below. The
guidelines describe the conditions under which the jurisdiction will refinance existing rental housing
project debt. The jurisdiction’s refinancing guidelines must, at minimum, demonstrate that
rehabilitation is the primary eligible activity and ensure that this requirement is met by establishing a
minimum level of rehabilitation per unit or a required ratio between rehabilitation and refinancing. If
the jurisdiction will not refinance existing debt, enter “N/A.”
N/A
Discussion:
Appendix A: Maps
North Kohala
CT 218
WAIMEA
HILO
KA`U
KONA
Honokaa-Kukuihaele
CT 219.02
Paauhau-Paauilo
CT 220
North Hilo
CT 221.02
Papaikou
CT 201
Hilo
CT 202.02
Keaau
CT 210.13
Hawaiian Paradise
Park
CT 210.05
Ainaloa
CT 210.03
Upper Puna
CT 210.10
Volcano-Mt. View
CT 210.11
Pahoa
CT 211.06
Kalapana-Kapoho
CT 211.01
Ka`u
CT 212.02
South Kona
CT 213
Kailua-Kona
CT 216.01
North Kona
CT 215.02
Kalaoa
CT 215.07
Waimea
CT 217.02Kawaihae
CT 217.04
Hamakua Youth and Community
Center ImprovementsWest Hawaii Emergency
Shelter and Facility Energy
Efficiency Improvements
²Low/Mod Income Household Areas
Non L/M Income Census Tracts
L/M Income Census Tracts
Information is based on HUD ACS and 2019 SMS Housing Study
COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
ACTION PLAN CDBG PROJECTS
FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2022
Mental Health Kokua - Hilo
Residential Housing Complex
Renovation
Mental Health Kokua -
Kona Residential
Housing Renovation
North KohalaCT 21840.62%WAIMEAHILOKA`UKONAHonokaa-KukuihaeleCT 219.0237.86%Paauhau-PaauiloCT 22032.11%North HiloCT 221.0246.08%PapaikouCT 20148.92%HiloCT 202.0252.54%KeaauCT 210.1351.10%Hawaiian ParadiseParkCT 210.0554.24%AinaloaCT 210.0367.40%Upper PunaCT 210.1066.59%Volcano-Mt. ViewCT 210.1148.14%PahoaCT 211.0670.90%Kalapana-KapohoCT 211.0160.90%Ka`uCT 212.0259.10%South KonaCT 21335.75%North KonaCT 215.0243.94%KalaoaCT 215.0736.28%WaimeaCT 217.0245.37%KawaihaeCT 217.0428.20%²Low/Mod Income Household AreasNon L/M Income Census TractsL/M Income Census TractsInformation is based on HUD ACS and 2019 SMS Housing StudyCOUNTY OF HAWAI`IISLAND MAPLow/Mod Income Areasby Census TractSee Inset Map ASee Inset Map B
Kailua-KonaCT 216.0137.98% L/MHolualoaCT 216.0443.53% L/MKahalu`u-Keauhou-HonaloCT 215.0947.58% L/MKealakekua-Captain CookCT 214.0238.11% L/MNapoopoo-HonaunauCT 21335.75% L/MNorth KonaCT 215.0243.94% L/M²Information based on HUD ACS & 2019 SMS Housing StudyCOUNTY OF HAWAI`IINSET MAP ALow/Mod Income Areas by Census TractsLow/Mod Income Household AreasNon L/M Census Tracts
University Heights-Hoolulu ParkCT 20572.88% L/MPuainakoCT 207.0141.40% L/MKawailaniCT 207.0231.21% L/MHaihaiCT 20935.36% L/MPiihonua-KaumanaCT 208.0237.03% L/M Upper Kaumana-Puainako Street Ext.CT 208.0126.81% L/MPuueo- DowntownCT 20363.01% L/MKeaukaha-PanaewaCT 20644.45% L/MMohouli Park-PauahiCT 20458.10% L/M²Low/Mod Income Household AreasNon L/M Census TractsL/M Census TractsCOUNTY OF HAWAI`IINSET MAP BLow/Mod Income Areas by Census TractsInformation is based on HUD ACS & 2019 SMS Housing Study