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Last revised July 24, 2014
<br />amenities is low enough such that the tenants of these properties, whose income might otherwise
<br />qualify them to be a participant in publicly funded housing programs, can reasonably afford them, and is
<br />high enough to compel private consumers to avail themselves of the housing in a limited market of
<br />housing affordable and practical to household needs.
<br />This unique housing stock is significant; as estimated in the "Space Between' report, unsubsidized
<br />rentals in the Twin Cities metro area comprise at least 57% of units affordable to households at or
<br />below 50% of Area Median Income (HUD's definition of "Very Low Income"), or approximately 120,000
<br />housing units. Furthermore, much of this stock was built in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, when
<br />construction quality varied considerably. Many of these properties are now facing not just routine
<br />maintenance and repair but the need for replacement of major systems such as roofing and electrical,
<br />mechanical and plumbing systems.
<br />US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
<br />Established in 1965, HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development,
<br />and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. To fulfill this mission, HUD intends
<br />to embrace high standards of ethics, management and accountability and forge new partnerships —
<br />particularly with faith -based and community organizations — that leverage resources and improve
<br />HUD's ability to be effective on the community level. The proposed FY15 budget for the US Department
<br />of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is for approximately $46 billion, with offsetting receipts and
<br />collections of about $14 billion. Core HUD programs, including the Project -Based Section 8, Section 8
<br />Housing Choice Voucher, CDBG, HOME, and Public Housing make up approximately 86% of the
<br />budget. HUD regional offices in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Chicago are primary points of contact for
<br />Minnesota.
<br />Veterans Affairs Supporting Housing (VASH) Vouchers
<br />The HUD -Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines Housing Choice
<br />Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management and clinical services
<br />provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA provides these services for participating
<br />Veterans at VA medical centers (VAMCs) and community -based outreach clinics. HUD has awarded
<br />funding for approximately 10,000 HUD-VASH vouchers each year in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, and
<br />2013. In 2011, $50 million was appropriated to serve approximately 7,000 voucher families. In addition,
<br />HUD set -aside $5.4 million from its 2010 allocation to competitively award over 600 project -based
<br />vouchers to existing HUD-VASH sites. Since 2008, a total of 58,155 vouchers have been awarded.
<br />Woman -Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
<br />One of several "disadvantaged business enterprises" under federal law, a WBE is defined as an entity
<br />that is at least 51 % owned or controlled by women. Under certain HUD programs, each contractor must
<br />comply with requirements for outreach and affirmative efforts to achieve goals for woman -owned
<br />business participation.
<br />Zoning
<br />Zoning is the regulation of the use of real property by local government, and restricts a particular
<br />territory to residential, commercial, industrial, or other uses. The local governing body considers the
<br />character of the property as well as its fitness for particular uses. Zoning ordinances divide a town, city,
<br />village, or county into separate residential, commercial, and industrial districts, thereby preserving the
<br />desirable characteristics of each type of setting. These laws generally limit dimensions in each zone.
<br />Many regulations require certain building features and limit the number and location of parking and
<br />loading areas and the use of signs. Other regulations provide space for schools, parks, or other public
<br />facilities. Zoning helps city planners bring about orderly growth and change. It controls population
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