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Form SHIP AR/2009 67-37.008(3)(f,F.A.C. Effective Date:11/2009 Adopted regulations providing up to a 20% density bonus for affordable housing development projects (housing element policy 2.5, Land Development Regulations Section 911.14(4)(x)). -Adopted regulations allowing for small lot subdivisions with reduced setbacks, lot size, and lot width requirements (Land Development Regulations, Chapter 911 and section 971.41 (9)). -Adopted regulations allowing for accessory single-family dwelling units in all agricultural and residential zoning districts (Land Development Regulations, Chapter 911 and Section 971.41 (10)). -Adopted regulations allowing multi-family dwelling units in conjunction with commercial development, such as apartments over commercial buildings (Land Development Regulations Section 911.10 and Section 971.41 (6)). -Adopted policies for web based permitting and expedited permit processing (Housing Element policies 1.5 and 1.6). -Adopted a policy for review of proposed local policies or regulations which may increase the cost of housing (Housing Element policy 1.7). -Adopted a policy for inventory of all surplus county owned land (Housing Element policy 2.4). -Adopted regulations allowing zero lot line subdivisions (Land Development Regulations Section 915.15). -Established Local Housing Assistance Program, allowing the county to utilize State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program funds for the provision of affordable housing (Local Housing Assistance Program, Local Housing Assistance Plan, Housing Element policies 2.7, 3.5,4.4, 4.6, 4.7, 4.9, and 9.1) Adopting Ordinance or Resolution Number or identify local policy: Identified as part of Section"A"above. Implementation Schedule (Date): All incentives were implemented as scheduled. Has the plan or strategy been implemented? If no, describe the steps that will be taken to implement the plan: Yes. Status of Strategy- (is the strategy functioning as intended, i.e. are the time frames being met, etc.): All strategies are working as intended. Support Services The county, in conjunction with financial institutions, conducts a homebuyers'educational workshop program for all applicants who request down payment/closi n g cost assistance. - Consumer Credit Counseling Services provides assistance to applicants through lenders and through the homebuyers' educational workshops. -The Indian River County Senior Resource Association provides various services, including housing assistance, to elderly and handicapped individuals. -The Housing Authority and Economic Opportunity Council provide housing assistance to qualified households. - County staff provide one on one assistance to applicants for completing SHIP applications, resolving credit problems, referring applicants to appropriate financial institutions for acquiring first mortgages, and providing other assistance as needed. - County SHIP staff, in conjunction with local financial institutions, non-profit organizations, and others, conduct information workshops in the Gifford area, Wabasso area, and Oslo area of the county. These are areas that have a high percentage of minorities and low income households. Other Accomplishments By the end of June 2013,the Indian River County LHAProgram had approved 70 loans with FY 10-11 funding. In administering the program, LHAProgram staff held several public meetings, and placed advertisements. Because of those efforts, the LHAProgram is well known to the public, and there are many more eligible applicants than the county can assist with available SHIP funds. Availability for Public Inspection and Comments The annual report is provided to the public through Affordable Housing Advisory Committee,Affordable Housing Partnership Group, county planning division, municipalities within the county, and the county website Page 8 57