Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/03/2018

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L�tA" tV"1 "A -' i li"[_DP..ii t.111/"I1-C_Ct\"-2I1, CO ;i-�01ktLtt)i°OCe�5e•,. Eh,UC,st)i::;t CL1,7.` -Y,e.dll,.e 11C1 C()1111CC.ttV t1�T (fentL t -ll(pt rri,mn, LlaTural tllV -On yi 1 foi Curren <�i1<. tun:1, e �;trivaLO']s. 2. Section 8 Housing Section 8 programs for Anoka County are administered by the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), located in Saint Paul, MN. When we would use this: The City of Ramsey attempts to support affordable housing projects that utilize the Section 8 Program by writing letters of support in their applications. In addition, the City of Ramsey will advocate for continuing this program to ensure its continuity. 3. Home Energy Loan Program Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) offers low -interest home energy loans for homeowners to make improvements to their homes. Examples of eligible projects include: heating system upgrades, central air conditioning, light fixtures, window and exterior door replacement, attic air sealing and insulation, wall insulation and heater, and geothermal and heat pumps. Loans are typically from $1,000 - $2,000 dollars. There is no maximum income limit for these loans. When we would use this: The City of Ramsey does not manage this program, but they do support this program. The City has resources available to residents of all income levels, and is able to point residents to Center for Energy and the Environment for additional information on which they are not experts (such as insulating attics). Specially, the City is able to direct residents whose homes have code enforcement issues to this type of program to help increase the safety, value, and appearance of the home. Because these loans do not have income limits, these are options for all residents, developers, and others throughout the City. This type of program supports small upgrades to homes that long-term increase cost savings and environmental savings. This program not only represents the City of Ramey's commitment to maintaining existing properties, but also our commitment to environmentally sensitive housing and design. Statewide Programs When we would use this: 1. Minnesota Housing — Coordinated Entry Coordinated Entry is a HUD initiative to those who may be at -risk of losing their housing, or who are homeless. The Coordinated Entry initiative supports people in connecting their housing needs with the appropriate resources. Anoka County has a separate resource line to assist residents. When we would use this: The City of Ramsey does not maintain this program, but does believe this program is an important tool they are able to point residents towards. The City of Ramsey provides a connection to this resource for residents who are at risk, or afraid of, losing their housing. They can also direct homeless individuals towards this program. The City of Ramsey will continue to support this program as they believe it is an important part of supporting their residents and maintaining their mission of equity. City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Housing Plan Page 14 of 23