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Home My WebLink About10.10 Final Plan Powerpoint 2025-20302025-2030 Jefferson County Homeless and Affordable Housing Services Plan HOUSING TASK FORCE FINAL DRAFT REVIEW OCTOBER 10, 2025 Homeless and Affordable Housing Services Ecosystem HRS System Goal: Reduce Homelessness and Housing Insecurity/Risk of Homelessness AH Providers Homeless Response System (HRS) = Homeless Housing Service Providers + Housing Fund Board/Continuum of Care Community housing organizations, homeless service/advocacy organizations, By and For organizations, social service providers and educational organizations, and government agencies and boards. Service Network Lived Experts/People Experiencing Homelessness or Housing Insecurity Contextual Drivers in Plan Development Plan Themes ➢Prioritizing Client-Centered Service Delivery ➢Building A Strong Foundation for Strategic and Effective Service Delivery ➢Creating Pathways to Permanent Housing and Housing Security Strategy/Action Criteria ➢Needs-Driven ➢Resource-Conscious ➢Actionable Actions (Projects/ Programs) Strategies Need/ Objective Top-down PlanningBottom-up/Emergent PlanningStrengths (Capabilities/ Resources) WHAT HOW WHY Planning is fractal Overview of Planning Process ➢Quantitative Data and Qualitative Needs Assessment ➢Task Force Top Down/Bottom Up Planning By Objective ➢Synthesis into Draft Plan ▪Data and Needs Analysis ▪Identify Strategies through Clustering of Task Force Member Priorities ▪Craft Actions from Input on Needs, Analysis and Priorities ➢Community Review of Draft ➢Task Force Review of Draft ➢Adoption by City and County Today’s Review Process ➢Questions and Comments on Overall Organization of Plan; Introductory Impacts and Causes Analysis; HRS Description; and Appendices (10 -15 min) ➢Review of Strategies and Actions by Objective (10-12 min each/1 hour total) ▪Changes to strategies or actions? ▪Fill in missing measures of success & timelines ▪Verify lead/responsible party ➢ Review and Assess Balance of Plan (10 min) ▪Remove or add actions? Or combine actions? ▪Is it doable and can we commit to it? ▪Is 5 year housing needs estimate on target? ▪Comments on capital project prioritization ➢Thank Yous and Appreciations (10 min) Objective 1 - Strengthen the Homeless Service Provider Workforce 1A Create HSP Peer Support Network 1.A.1 Form committee to organize network events 1.A.2 Foster HRS community of practice 1B Collaborate on Training Standards and Provision 1.B.1 Publish list of training opportunities 1.B.2 Collaborate on shared trainings 1.B.3 Coordinate funding including train-the-trainer 1C Incentivize HSP Staff Mobility and Retention 1.C.1 Support HSPs with best practices resources 1.C.2 Research retention and mobility funding Objective 2 - Promote an Equitable, Accountable and Transparent Homeless Crisis Response System 2.A Strengthen HFB/CoC 2.A.1 Evaluate HFB/CoC models 2.A.2 Develop HFB/CoC implementation plan 2.A.3 Complete HFB/CoC reorganization 2.B HRS Capabilities Building 2.B.1 Hold biannual progress reviews 2.B.2 Design and implement data system 2.B.3 Establish shared policies and standards of care 2.C Support Lived Experts Participation 2.C.1 Hold listening sessions with lived experts 2X/year 2.C.2 Implement compensation program 2.C.3 Pilot equity of service standard Objective 3 - Prioritize Assistance Based on the Greatest Barriers to Housing Stability and the Greatest Risk of Harm 3.A Improve Financial Sustainability 3.A.1 Capture and communicate benefits of HRS investment 3.A.2 Incorporate evidence-based criteria in RFP 3.A.3 Monitor and evaluate financial performance 3.A.4 Identify funding needs by service organization & create plan 3.A.5 Facilitate capital project funding 3.B Vertically Integrate Case Management 3.B.1 Train lived experts in outreach 3.B.2 Develop shared policies on fair access 3.B.3 Bridge gaps by improving linkages to AH 3.B.4 Explore client-centered service delivery practices 3.C Align Resources for Meeting Essential Basic Needs 3.C.1 Implement point-of-access service model 3.C.2 Convene cross-sector networking events 3.C.3 Hold problem-solving community conversations 3.C.4 Enable By-and-For advocacy Objective 4 - Prevent Episodes of Homelessness Whenever Possible 4.A Assist Renters with Information and Resources on Rights 4.A.1 Distribute resources on tenants’ rights 4.A.2 Connect with legal and conflict services 4.A.3 Promote tenant training 4.A.4 Incubate tenants’ rights organization 4.B Expand Support AH Options 4.B.1 Develop global lease model toolkit 4.B.2 Convene aging-in-place housing workgroup 4.B.3 Recognize rights of shed boys and girls 4.C Develop AH Rental Management Resources 4.C.1 Promote landlord training 4.C.2 Convene workgroup on non-profit rental management options 4.C.3 Evaluate incentives for community-based landlords Objective 5 - Seek to House Everyone in a Stable Setting that Meets Their Needs 5A Strengthen Partnerships to Facilitate Access 5.A.1 Secure a location for day center as safe space 5.A.2 Develop supportive EH plan 5.A.3 Create targeted program for older adults 5.A.4 Streamline permitting of HRS housing 5.A.5 Incorporate family-sized units proportional to need 5B Resource Capacity Building to Address AH Barriers 5.B.1 Create AH Advisory Board 5.B.2 Evaluate AH Supply Strategies 5.B.3 Coordinate AH Advocacy 5.B.4 Expand MFTE program D-25 J-26 F-26 M-26 A-26 M-26 J-26 J-26 A-26 S-26 0-26 N-26 D-26 J-27 F-27 M-27 A-27 M-27 J-27 J-27 A-27 S-27 0-27 N-27 D-27 2028 2029 2030 Objective 1 - Strengthen the Homeless Service Provider Workforce 1A Create HSP Peer Support Network 1.A.1 Form committee to organize peer network events X 1.A.2 Foster HRS community of practice 1B Collaborate onTraining Standards and Provision 1.B.1 Publish list of training opportunities X 1.B.2 Collaborate on shared trainings X 1.B.3 Coordinate funding including train-the-trainer X 1C Incentivize HSP Staff Mobility and Retention 1.C.1 Support HSPs with best practices resources X 1.C.2 Research retention and mobility funding X Objective 2 - Promote an Equitable, Accountable and Transparent Homeless Crisis Response System 2.A Strengthen HFB/CoC 2.A.1 Evaluate HFB/CoC models X 2.A.2 Develop HFB/CoC implementation plan X 2.A.3 Complete HFB/CoC reorganization X 2.B HRS Capabilities Building 2.B.1 Hold binannual progress reviews X X X X 2.B.2 Design and implement data system X X 2.B.3 Establish shared operational policies and standards of care X 2.C Support Lived Experts Participation 2.C.1 Hold binannual listening sessions with lived experts X X X X 2.C.2 Implement compensation program X 2.C.3 Pilot equity of service standard X Objective 3 - Prioritize Assistance Based on the Greatest Barriers to Housing Stability and the Greatest Risk of Harm 3.A Improve Financial Sustainability through Coordinated Efforts 3.A.1 Capture and communicate benefitsof HRS investment 3.A.2 Incorporate evidence-based criteria in RFP X 3.A.3 Monitor and evaluate financial performance X 3.A.4 Identify funding requirements X 3.A.5 Facilitate capital project funding 3.B Vertically Integrate Case Management 3.B.1 Train lived experts in outreach 3.B.2 Develop shared policies on fair access 3.B.3 Bridge gaps by improving linkages to AH 3.B.4 Explore practices to reduce burden 3.C Align Resources for Meeting Essential Basic Needs 3.C.1 Implement point-of-service model X 3.C.2 Convene cross-sector networking events X 3.C.3 Hold problem-solving community conversations 3.C.4 Enable by-and-for advocacy X D-25 J-26 F-26 M-26 A-26 M-26 J-26 J-26 A-26 S-26 0-26 N-26 D-26 J-27 F-27 M-27 A-27 M-27 J-27 J-27 A-27 S-27 0-27 N-27 D-27 2028 2029 2030 Objective 4 - Prevent Episodes of Homelessness Whenever Possilble 4.A Assist Renters with Information and Resources on Rights 4.A.1 Distribute resources on Tenants Rights X 4.A.2 Connect with legal and conflict services X 4.A.3 Promote tenant training 4.A.4 Incubate tenants rights' organization X 4.B Expand Supported AH Options for Renters 4.B.1 Develop global lease model toolkit 4.B.2 Convene aging-in-place housing workgroup X 4.B.3 Recognize tenancy rights of underhoused 4.C Develop AH Rental Management Resources 4.C.1 Promote landlord training X 4.C.2 Convene workgroup on non-profit rental management option X 4.C.3 Evaluate incentives for community-based landlords X Objective 5 - Seek to House Everyone in a Stable Setting that Meets Their Needs 5A Strengthen Partnerships to Facilitate Access 5.A.1 Secure a location for day center as safe space X 5.A.2 Develop supportive EH plan X 5.A.3 Create targeted program for older adults 5.A.4 Streamline permitting of HRS housing X 5.A.5 Incorporate family-sized units proportionate to need X 5B Resource AH Capacity Building 5.B.1 Create AH Advisory Board X 5.B.2 AH Supply Strategy Study X 5.B.3 Coordinate AH Advocacy 5.B.4 Expand MFTE program Notes: X indicates milestone. Darker color bars indicate development phase while lighter color bars indicated ongoing implementation. EH AND TH (beds) PSH (units)Subsidized AH Rental Under 80% AMI (units) Subsidized AH Ownership Under 80% AMI (units) Subsidized Affordable Housing Under 80% AMI (units) Current #184 65 449 76 525 Subsidized Total Beds/Units Needed by 2030* 154 66 ---- 2100 Current as % of Total 2030 Need 119%98%----25% Actual Planned for Next 5 Yrs 22 23 49 48 97 2030 Existing + Planned as % of 20 Yr Total Needed 33%33%----6% 2030 Proposed Target % of 20 Yr Total Needed 38%33%---6% Actual Planned 2031- 2045** 0 0 252 38 290 Proposed 2031 - 2045** 110 24 PHA numbers 0 5 Year Housing Needs Estimates (aka Appendix F) Capital Projects Demonstrating Serving the Greatest Need •Emergency Housing for Unsheltered Individuals •Transitional, Permanent Supportive Housing and Subsidized Rentals for Older Adults •Emergency, Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing for Families with Minor Children •Affordable Rentals for All Demographics, particularly PGM Project Selection Criteria/Guiding Principles •Projects demonstrating serving the greatest need (see above) •The degree of leveraging of other funds that will occur •Projects that demonstrate a strong probability of permanently serving the original target group or income level •Projects that demonstrate lived experts’ engagement in project development •The applicant has the demonstrated ability, stability and resources to implement the project •The degree of matching support from operating fund sources (i.e. financial sustainability) •Consistency with local plans and regulations including comprehensive plans and zoning regulations Prioritization Criteria of Homeless Housing Capital Projects (aka Appendix D) Next Steps October 10th – Housing Task Force reviews draft and comments and makes final revisions October 26 – Housing Fund Board reviews final Task Force revisions and forwards to City and County November 10th – First Public Hearing at City Council November ? – First Public Hearing at BOCC December 1 – Final Public Hearing at City Council December ? – Final BOCC Final Hearing and Adoption End of December – Submit plan to Commerce