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NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM |
The Neighborhood Stabilization
Program (NSP) was created through the Housing and Economic
Recovery Act (HERA) of 2008. Through the U.S. Dept. of Housing
and Urban Developments Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program, it provides emergency assistance to state and local
governments to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties that
might otherwise become sources of abandonment and blight within
their communities. In the State of Washington, NSP Funds are
allocated to local governments through the State Department of
Community Trade and Economic Development. Kitsap County
received an allocation of funds in the amount of $671,745.
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SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE |
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HUD REQUIRED ANNUAL REPORTS |
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) is a HUD formatted report grantees are required to
submit to HUD at the close of each year. The report reflects
the activities and status of projects identified in the Annual
Action Plans. To view the most recent CAPER click on the
link below. You may choose to click on the bookmarks icon
on the left of the document in order to click on the page you
wish to view without having to scroll through the entire
document.
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PLANS |
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2011-2015 Consolidated Plan
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As a recipient of grant funds from the Dept. of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD), Kitsap County and the City of Bremerton
participate in and maintain a Consolidated Plan. The
Consolidated Plan is an overall strategy for housing and
community development in Kitsap County and its Cities. It is a
prerequisite to receiving federal HUD funds and guides the
County in its consideration and appropriation of grant funds.
The Plan contains statistical information, vision statements,
policies and strategies that will guide future uses. The
Consolidated Plan also contains the Annual Action Plan. The
Action Plan includes all of the projects funded for a particular
year. To view the most recent Consolidated Plan or the Current
Year’s Action Plan click on the links below. |
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The Citizen Participation Plan has been changed to reflect the
new combined funding application process that Kitsap County is
adopting for 2012 |
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Action Plans |
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Substantial Amendments to
2008 Action Plans
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Kitsap
County
is receiving $310,552 in Stimulus Bill funding from the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
The funding is being channeled from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program to states and entitlement communities
like Kitsap
County.
HUD has directed grantees to
apply for these funds by submitting a Substantial Amendment to
their 2008 Annual Action Plan.
One goal is to provide a transparent public process to
specifically identify how the funds are utilized.
Congress intends for these funds to be used quickly,
giving priority to activities that can be under contract within
120 days of grant award for a CDBG-eligible purpose that will
inspire public faith in how stimulus money is being used.
Due to the quick turnaround, the projects
included in the Kitsap County Substantial Amendment were based
on awards made during the
2009 Application cycle.
These projects provided elements that the staff
recommended for CDBG-R (Recovery Act) funding for the following
reasons:
- Preserves and creates jobs and
promotes economic recovery;
- Assists those most impacted by the
recession;
- Provides investment needed to
increase economic efficiency;
- Invests in transportation,
environmental protection, or other infrastructure that
will provide long-term economic benefits;
- Minimizes or avoids reduction in
essential services; or
- Fosters energy independence.
The Substantial Amendment to Kitsap County’s
2008 Annual Action Plan can be viewed by clicking on the link
below. Public comments can be received no later than 4:30
PM, June 3, 2009 by contacting
btufts@co.kitsap.wa.us
or calling (360) 337-4606.
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Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing |
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The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice is required
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of
all state and local governments that receive housing and
community development funds. To view the most recent analysis
click on the link below. |
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Kitsap County Homeless
Housing Plan 2008 Update |
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This plan addresses issues of homelessness throughout Kitsap
County and is a requirement of the State for funding generated
through HB 2163 passed in 2005. The Kitsap Continuum of Care
Coalition coordinated the goals and actions in the plan with
those in the Consolidated Plan and the Continuum of Care Plan
for the Homeless. To view the most recent plan click on the link
below. |
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ANNUAL APPLICATION PROCESS |
2013
Annual Application Process Legal Ad
Click on this current legal ad link as it relates to the citizen
participation process described below:
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Kitsap County conducts a competitive funding application process, whereas a single application is made available in May of each year for the following year, and a public process is used to determine funding allocations. This process is detailed in the Citizen Participation Plan (Appendix A of the CDBG/HOME Policy Plan). The public is encouraged to participate in the process and its end product. The Coordinated Grant Application packet provides the process and qualifications that will be used by the County during the annual application cycle. To better understand the funding sources and regulatory requirements associated with CDBG/HOME funding, it is asked that you read the CDBG/HOME Policy Plan link below, which includes the Citizen Participation Process. To view the application packet and schedule for the most recent funding cycle click on the link below entitled Coordinated Grant Application.
This year Kitsap County will be conducting a combined coordinated grant application process which includes the City of Bremerton as well as the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) for Affordable Housing Grant Program (AHGP) and Homeless Housing Grant Program (HHGP). The following is the most recent Policy Plan and Application packet for the most current application cycle:
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FUNDED PROJECTS |
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CDBG and HOME project funding is based on the type of project
proposed. CDBG funds can be used for public service, capital
projects, planning or economic development. HOME funds can be
used for housing. Projects which are selected for funding by
the Citizen Advisory Board and approved by the Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council are included in that year’s Action Plan.
To view projects funded for a particular year click on the link
below. To view the current year’s Action Plan click on the link
above under Plans. |
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Previous Year Allocations |
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SUBRECIPIENT CDBG AND HOME GUIDEBOOK |
If you have been
selected to receive a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
or HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) award, you are aware that
the program is funded by the federal Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). These programs are administered by the
County's Block Grant Division of Personnel and Human Services to
ensure that federal and local program requirements are met. The
following links are meant to provide subrecipients with tools
and references to ensure projects are managed consistent with
federal and county requirements and policies. To view the
following, click on one of the links below. If you have any
questions at all, please call staff from the contact information
listed above or inside the Procedures Manual.
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HUD LINKS |
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COMMUNITY PARTNER LINKS |
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EVENTS |
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Home Ownership Expo |
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CENSUS DATA |
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Puget Sound Regional Council |
