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County outlines repair, rehab and home‑fund programs; staff report reduced wait times but demand remains
Summary
Orange County housing staff reviewed repair and rehabilitation programs, federal HOME and HOME‑ARP funds, local bonds and a long‑time homeowner assistance program, reporting dozens of repair requests and efforts to reduce wait times while drawing down program funds.
Blake Rosser, housing director, described the county’s affordable housing programs that focus on repair, rehabilitation, acquisition assistance and homebuyer supports.
Rosser said the county’s HOME allocation is about $400,000 annually and supports new affordable development, acquisition, repair and tenant‑based rental assistance. He summarized other funding sources available to the department: HOME‑ARP (from ARPA), a recurring local bond/CIP allocation (multi‑year funding rounds), and a county program that helps long‑time homeowners with tax burdens.
Why it matters: repair and rehab programs help lower‑income homeowners…
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