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Home My Public Portal About03.21.24BHP Meeting Packet1 5 JOINT MEETING WITH HOUSING PARTNERSHIP & HOUSING TRUST - HOUSING PRODUCTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES - LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN HOUSING BUILDING BLOCK o GOALS, PURPOSES & ACTIONS - HOUSING TRUST FY24-25 PRIORITIES - BOOKS AND BIG IDEAS HOUSING FLYER - BOOKS AND BIG IDEAS HOUSING 101 SESSION FLYER - GOOD LANDLORD LAW 2 Town of Brewster Housing Production Plan 2022-2027 HOUSING PRODUCTION PLAN (HPP) IMPLEMENTATION TABLE FEBRUARY 2024 The table below outlines the responsible parties for each strategy, as well as possible time frames and progress on strategies. The column on the right provides notes and accomplishments regarding the Town's work on the strategies one year into the 5-year plan. Housing Production Plan Implementation Table as of February 2024 (Updated from Table 24 in the 2022 HPP) Note: SB FY24-25 Strategic Plan (H-2) Implementation Strategies CONFIRM Responsible Entities CONFIRM Time Frame NOTES ✓ Lead Support Regulatory Reform #1 Reevaluate the existing ADU and ACDU bylaws and other references to accessory apartments; explore amendments to streamline these provisions and improve their efficacy. Planning Building BHP HC SB Partial Completion FY24 ADU Bylaw amended at Fall TM23. ✓ #2 Amend zoning to clearly allow mixed uses that include housing in business-zoned areas. Planning SB, HC TA, BHP FY24/25 Mixed use & Multi-family Zoning Technical Services RFQ due 3.24. Jon Idman staff lead. #3 Reevaluate the existing multifamily dwelling bylaw (Section 179-34) and consider changes and other regulatory measures to facilitate multi-unit residential development. Planning HC, TA SB, BHP FY24/25 Mixed use & Multi-family Zoning Technical Services RFQ due 3.24. Jon Idman staff lead. #4 Explore measures to require or encourage the inclusion of affordable units in residential development over a certain number of units. Planning HC, TA SB TBD #5 Allow and incentivize the adaptive reuse of existing buildings for the creation of affordable and mixed income housing. Planning Building TA, SB HC ZBA BHP In Process Consideration of reuse of some Sea Camps Bay Parcel buildings for housing. #6 Utilizing the findings of the ongoing Integrated Water Resource Management Plan, continue to identify appropriate wastewater treatment systems to enable the creation of denser housing development that can support the inclusion of affordable units. Interdepartmental: Water Resources Task Force. Health, TA, SB, Planning, Natural Resources HC BAHT BHP In Process Consideration of wastewater treatment plant and housing on a portion of the Sea Camps Pond Parcel. 3 Town of Brewster Housing Production Plan 2022-2027 Housing Production Plan Implementation Table as of February 2024 (Updated from Table 24 in the 2022 HPP) Note: SB FY24-25 Strategic Plan (H-2) Implementation Strategies CONFIRM Responsible Entities CONFIRM Time Frame NOTES ✓ Lead Support Funding & Assets #7 Continue to work with nearby communities on the Cape by pooling CPA funds and other resources to construct affordable housing in suitable locations throughout the region and meet regional housing needs. CPC TA HC SB BHP BAHT Success & ongoing CPC Spring TM23 fund Orleans & Wellfleet. Spring Rock 55% local & 15% regional preference approved by EOHLC & CPA funds Fall TM23 ✓ #8 Develop a five-year financial plan for the BAHT and determine whether additional funding streams should be explored. BAHT & Finance (FT) Team & SB HC CPC Success & ongoing Five year plan developed by Trust in FY23, updated FY24. Trust has interest in exploring additional funding streams. ✓ #9 Based upon the BAHT five-year financial plan, explore other funding opportunities to support housing initiatives at a range of income levels. BAHT, CPC, FT, SB, TA & HC BHP FY24-26 Trust notes: RE transfer tax, year-round deed restrictions, standing appropriation for land, Trust for 80-120% AMI. #10 Explore local property tax incentives for the creation of affordable housing, such as offering a reduction of property taxes to an owner renting an affordable unit. SB TA Finance Assessor HC BAHT TBD #11 Develop criteria for assessing a property’s suitability for the creation of affordable and attainable housing. Planning HC, BAHT Building, Health Cons Comm, Open Space TA, SB, MHP First Not yet addressed, consider for FY24/25 #12 Inventory existing Town-owned land using the criteria developed to determine suitability for housing; develop & issue an RFP for the development of affordable & attainable housing on properties identified as suitable for housing development. Planning HC TA BAHT Cons Comm Assessor SB Open Space After #11 #13 If deemed necessary based upon the findings of the Town- owned land inventory, develop and issue an RFP for the BAHT TA HC Planning SB After #12 4 Town of Brewster Housing Production Plan 2022-2027 Housing Production Plan Implementation Table as of February 2024 (Updated from Table 24 in the 2022 HPP) Note: SB FY24-25 Strategic Plan (H-2) Implementation Strategies CONFIRM Responsible Entities CONFIRM Time Frame NOTES ✓ Lead Support acquisition of privately held land for the creation of affordable and attainable housing. Education & Advocacy #14 Develop a collaborative housing education plan that connects to the Town’s Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP). BAHT BHP HC Vision Planning BHA, COA In process LCP approved at Fall TM23. Several informational sessions held. Housing 101, April 2024. #15 Continue to ensure regular participation by staff and members of Town bodies in available trainings on housing-related issues including fair housing, local and regional housing needs, comprehensive permit administration, and other relevant topics. HC BAHT BHP Planning CPC ZBA SB Finance Success & ongoing Provide training info. Housing Institute. Brewster Local Preference Forum on 8.17.23. Local Policy & Planning Strategies #16 Continue to make good use of 40B, including the Local Initiative Program (LIP), as a vehicle for creating affordable housing. BHP BAHT HC, TA SB ZBA CPC Success & ongoing Brewster Woods leased, Habitat in development, Spring Rock Village comp permit approved. SB FY24-25 Plan (H-3) ✓ #17 Encourage public/private partnerships to facilitate the collaborative production of affordable housing to meet a range of community needs. BAHT BHP HC TA SB Planning CPC In process Informal Encouragement #18 Continue to monitor the impacts of short-term rentals on the availability of year-round rental units; review and consider changes to local policies accordingly. SB Finance TA BAHT HC In process SB FY24-25 Plan (CC-4) Evaluate impacts of short term rentals. #19 Increase housing staff capacity to ensure continued and consistent collaboration with the Building, Conservation, Health, and Planning Departments. TA, BAHT Finance HC Interdepartmental: Building Planning Success & ongoing Housing Program Assistant hired 1/2024, funded by BAHT. ✓ 5 Town of Brewster Housing Production Plan 2022-2027 Housing Production Plan Implementation Table as of February 2024 (Updated from Table 24 in the 2022 HPP) Note: SB FY24-25 Strategic Plan (H-2) Implementation Strategies CONFIRM Responsible Entities CONFIRM Time Frame NOTES ✓ Lead Support Community Resources & Local Support #20 Continue the CDBG-funded housing rehabilitation program to enable income-eligible homeowners to make critical home repairs. HC TA Finance SB BAHT, BHP Building Success & ongoing Received 1.7M CDBG FY22/23 funding as lead community. Application for FY24. SB FY24-25 Plan (H-1) ✓ #21 Evaluate current CPC-funded housing initiatives and consider adjusting to meet current needs. BAHT CPC, SB HC BHP Success & ongoing BAHT overseeing Buydown. CPC funds Fall TM23. Rental assistance continued, 3 year contract with HAC 8.23. ✓ #22 Explore other opportunities for direct support for eligible households, including partnerships with local non-profits and housing assistance providers. HC BHP BAHT COA, SB CPC BHA In process Working with CDP & HAC on ADU resources. Select Board Childcare voucher proposal. Cape Light Compact. Water bills. Notations: yellow highlight- active work ADU- Accessory Dwelling Unit CPA- Community Preservation Act MHP- MA Housing Partnership ACDU- Accessory Commercial Dwelling Unit CPC- Community Preservation Committee SB- Select Board BAHT- Brewster Affordable Housing Trust Cons Comm- Conservation Committee TA- Town Administration BHA- Brewster Housing Authority COA- Council on Aging TM- Town Meeting BHP- Brewster Housing Partnership FT- Finance Team ZBA- Zoning Board of Appeals CDBG- Community Development Block Grant HC- Housing Coordinator ✓ = accomplishment 6 Housing Trust Priority and Ongoing Initiatives for FY 24-25 A. Develop and Preserve Affordable Housing: Priority Initiatives:  Preserve Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) properties (HPP #21) o Current vacant SHI homes: 212 Yankee Drive, 11 Sean Circle, 88 Belmont Park Road  Develop new affordable housing (by building): o Support the funding & development of Spring Rock Village (HPP #16 & #8)  Identify site for next affordable housing initiative o Participate in the exploration of housing at the Cape Cod Sea Camps properties (HPP#12) o Develop criteria for property’s suitability for housing use &/or purchase (HPP#11). o Inventory Town-owned land and consider acquisition of land. (HPP#12)  Create a Housing Opportunity Fund (HPP#9) Ongoing Initiatives:  Develop new affordable housing (without building): o Continue Brewster Rental Assistance Program (BRAP) (HPP#21)  Support Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for home rehabilitation. (HPP#20)  Manage the Brewster Affordable Buy Down program (HPP#21) B. Educate: Ongoing Initiative:  Participate in a collaborative Housing Education Plan (HPP #14 & #15) including Select Board updates, joint meetings with other committees, website postings and outreach. Coordinate with the Brewster Housing Partnership (BHP) on housing education opportunities, including having an annual forum and encouraging attendance at Community Education Sessions. 7 C. Advocate and Collaborate: Priority Initiatives:  Hire a Housing Program Assistant (HPP#19)  Update 5-year Housing Financial Plan (HPP#8)  Explore year-round deed restrictions and other legislative initiatives to support affordable and attainable housing (HPP # 9 & #18)  Advocate and explore a review of current zoning as it relates to housing (HPP #2, #3 & #5)  Explore requesting and accepting donations to the Trust Ongoing Initiatives:  Advocate for continued Trust funding (includes allocations from the Community Preservation Act (CPA), dedication of the short-term rental revenue, free cash and/or budget allocations)  Work with housing partners in Brewster and in surrounding Towns. (HPP#22) o Support local initiatives (for example: Habitat for Humanity, Housing Institute) o Network with local and regional housing partners D. Engage and Communicate: Ongoing Initiative:  Provide opportunities for residents to share their thoughts and ideas. o Community engagement component of the Housing Education Plan o Citizen’s Forum o Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) exploration Approved by the Housing Trust December 7, 2023 8 9 10 11 12 Geoffrey E. Snyder Commissioner of Revenue Sean R. Cronin Senior Deputy Commissioner Informational Guideline Release Municipal Finance Law Bureau Informational Guideline Release (IGR) No. 24-4 March 2024 AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (G.L. c. 59, § 5O) This Informational Guideline Release (IGR) informs local officials about a new local option affordable housing property tax exemption. It also explains local standards and procedures that may be adopted relative to the exemption. Topical Index Key: Distribution: Abatements and Appeals Assessors Exemptions Collectors Treasurers Accountants and Auditors Selectmen/Mayors City/Town Managers/Exec. Secys. Finance Directors City/Town Councils City Solicitors/Town Counsels Supporting a Commonwealth of Communities www.mass.gov/DLS 13 Municipal Finance Law Bureau Informational Guideline Release (IGR) No. 24-4 March 2024 AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (G.L. c. 59, § 5O) SUMMARY: This Informational Guideline Release (IGR) informs local officials about a new local option, affordable housing property tax exemption. The exemption was created by section 3 of “AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE COMMONWEALTH’S COMPETITIVENESS, AFFORDABILITY AND EQUITY,” which was signed into law on October 4, 2023. St. 2023, c. 50. For municipalities that accept it, this new tax exemption would apply to the property of residential unit owners who rent their units to income-qualifying persons at affordable rates on a year-round, annual basis. GUIDELINES: I. LOCAL ACCEPTANCE A. Acceptance Acceptance of G.L. c. 59, § 5O is by vote of the municipality’s legislative body, subject to charter. G.L. c. 4, § 4. Following acceptance, the board of selectboard of a town; the town council of a municipality having a town council form of government; the city manager, with the city council’s approval, in a city with a plan D or E form of government; or the mayor, with the city council’s approval, in all other cities may establish the parameters of the affordable housing property tax exemption. This includes all of the locally determined amounts noted in Section II below, any other restrictions or regulations consistent with the intent of the law and any local rules and procedures. A municipality may also adopt ordinances or by-laws to implement the provisions of the exemption. B. Effective Date The acceptance vote should explicitly state the fiscal year in which the exemption will first be available, the first of which can be fiscal year 2025. BUREAU OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE LAW KENNETH WOODLAND, CHIEF 14 C. Revocation Acceptance may be revoked, but the city or town must wait until at least three years after acceptance. Revocation is also by vote of the legislative body, subject to charter. G.L. c. 4, § 4B. D. Notice of Acceptance or Revocation The city or town clerk should notify the Municipal Databank that G.L. c. 59, § 5O has been accepted or revoked as soon as possible after the vote takes place. II. SCOPE OF ABATEMENT A. Residential Ownership Applicants, including the trustees of a trust, must be the assessed owner of the property on which the tax to be abated is assessed and must own the property on the applicable July 1 exemption qualification date. This exemption only applies to class one residential units. The unit is not required to be subject to an affordability restriction, but it may have one. Additionally, an accessory dwelling unit that meets the qualifications is eligible to receive the exemption. B. Domicile The applicant does not have to be domiciled on their property to qualify unless the municipality adopts a local rule requiring this. C. Exemption Amount The amount of the exemption will be determined locally but cannot be more than the tax otherwise due on the parcel (based on its assessed full and fair cash value), multiplied by the square footage of the qualifying housing units and divided by the total square footage of the structure located on the parcel. For example, based on full and fair cash value, the tax obligation of a three-unit home is $12,000. Each of the three units is 900 square feet. If only one of the units qualifies for the exemption, then the property owner would receive an exemption equal to 1/3 (900/2700) of the locally determined amount. As such, in this example, the maximum exemption amount would be $4,000 for that unit. Otherwise, if a property for which an applicant seeking an exemption is assessed by an income approach to value, then fair market rent must be assumed for all units. 15 D. Exemption Criteria Residential unit owners must rent their units to income-qualifying persons at an affordable rate in order to qualify for exemption. The affordable housing rate is determined by the city or town but must be in accordance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) guidance and regulations. Additionally, the occupants must have an annual household income that does not exceed the amount set by the city or town; provided, however, that said income shall not be more than 200 percent of the area median income. HUD income limits are available online here. For example, a municipality determined that the gross occupant income shall not exceed 80 percent of area median income. The municipality further determined that the affordable rate shall not exceed 30 percent of the actual occupant’s monthly household income. An application is submitted for an occupant household of one. The relevant area median income limit for a household of one within the statistical area in which the municipality lies was $82,950. Under the established guidelines of the municipality as set forth above, an occupant income of $82,950 meets the income requirement, and rent no higher than $24,885 annually meets the affordable rate requirement. Further, the unit(s) in question must be rented on an annual basis and be occupied by qualifying persons for the entirety of the applicable fiscal year. If a unit is occupied as such by successive but separate annual leases to qualifying persons, without a significant gap between said leases, the unit is still eligible for exemption. There are no age-related criteria for qualifying renters. E. Applications to Assessors To be considered for this exemption, applicants must submit STF 5O, attached below, annually to the local assessors. The applications must include, but are not limited to, a signed lease or leases evidencing an annual rental agreement (including material terms of the lease, such as the rental amount and coverage for the 12 months of the entire fiscal year at issue) with proof of the household income of the occupying person(s) as established through federal and state income tax returns. The application must be filed with the assessors on or before the abatement deadline date, which is the due date of the first actual tax bill. Any abatements granted shall be charged against the overlay account. As such, the assessors should factor in the amounts needed to fund the exemption when determining overlay needs each year. III. ADOPTION OF LOCAL RULES As noted above, the board of selectmen or select board of a town; the town council of a municipality having a town council form of government; the city manager, with the 16 city council’s approval, in a city with a plan D or E form of government; or the mayor, with the city council’s approval, in all other cities may establish the parameters of the affordable housing property tax exemption. This includes all of the locally determined amounts noted in Section II above, any other restrictions or regulations consistent with the intent of the law and any local rules and procedures. A municipality may also adopt ordinances or by-laws to implement the provisions of the exemption. A municipality should adopt rules to determine: • The maximum amount of the exemption; • The annual occupant household income limit; • The affordable housing rate of rent; • The domiciliary requirements of the owner, if any; and • Any other restrictions or regulations consistent with the intent of the law it elects to implement. 17 State Tax Form 5O The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Assessors’ Use only Revised 12/2023 Date Received Application No. Name of City or Town Parcel Id. FISCAL YEAR _______ APPLICATION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING EXEMPTION General Laws Chapter 59, § 5O THIS APPLICATION IS NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION (See General Laws Chapter 59, § 60) Return to: Board of Assessors Must be filed with assessors not later than due date of first actual (not preliminary) tax payment for fiscal year. INSTRUCTIONS: Complete all sections fully. Please print or type. A. IDENTIFICATION OF OWNER. Name of Owner/Applicant: Telephone Number: _______________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________ Legal residence (domicile) on July 1, __________ No. Street City/Town Zip Code Location of property: Mailing address (if different) No. of dwelling units: 1 2 3 4 Other Did you own the property on July 1, Yes No B. IDENTIFICATION OF RENTER/LESSEE. Name of Renter/Lessee: Telephone Number: _______________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________ Legal residence (domicile) on July 1, __________ No. Street City/Town Zip Code Mailing address (if different) No. Street City/Town Zip Code Did the Renter/Lessee live in the property on July 1, Yes No If no, did another qualifying Renter/Lessee live in the property on July 1? Yes No Does the Renter/Lessee intend on living at the property through June 30, Yes No If no, will another qualifying Renter/Lessee live in the property through June 30? Yes No Please supplement this application within 30 days of any change of Renter/Lessee. Is the Renter/Lessee subject to an annual lease? Yes No How much rent is being charged (monthly)? _______________________________________ Are there any other charges being made upon the Renter/Lessee (whether included in the rental agreement or not)? If so, please identify the charges and the respective amounts. _______________________________________ Please attach a copy of the signed lease(s) to this application. Other information (as required by the local assessors): 18 C. RENTER/LESSEE ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME. Copies of Renter/Lessee’s federal and state income tax returns, and other documentation, may be requested to verify income. All Household Members Number of persons in the household ................................................................................... ……………... Total gross income from all persons ..................................................................................... ……………... D. PARCEL INFORMATION. How many units on are the parcel ........................................................................................ ……………... Total square footage of the structure located on the parcel……………………………………………... Total square footage of qualifying housing units…………….................................................................... E. SIGNATURE. Sign here to complete the application. This application has been prepared or examined by me. Under the pains and penalties of perjury, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this return and all accompanying documents and statements are true, correct and complete. Signature of Owner Applicant Date If signed by agent, attach copy of written authorization to sign on behalf of taxpayer. DISPOSITION OF APPLICATION (ASSESSORS’ USE ONLY) Ownership GRANTED Assessed Tax $ Occupancy DENIED Prorated Exemption Amount $ Income DEEMED DENIED Adjusted Tax $ Rate Board of Assessors Date Voted/Deemed Denied Certificate No. Date Cert./Notice Sent Date: FILING THIS FORM DOES NOT STAY THE COLLECTION OF YOUR TAXES THIS FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE 19 TAXPAYER INFORMATION ABOUT THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING EXEMPTIONS PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS. You may be eligible to reduce all or a portion of the taxes assessed on your real property if you meet the qualifications described herein for the affordable housing exemption allowed under Massachusetts law. More detailed information about the qualifications for this exemption may be obtained from your board of assessors. WHO MAY FILE AN APPLICATION. You may file an application if you meet all qualifications as of July 1. You may also apply if you are the personal representative of the estate, or trustee under the will, of a person who qualified for a personal exemption on July 1. WHEN AND WHERE APPLICATION MUST BE FILED. Your application must be filed with the assessors on or before the date the first installment payment of the actual tax bill mailed for the fiscal year is due, unless you are a mortgagee. If so, your application must be filed during the last 10 days of the abatement application period. Actual tax bills are those issued after the tax rate is set. Applications filed for omitted, revised or reassessed taxes must be filed within 3 months of the date the bill for those taxes was mailed. THESE DEADLINES CANNOT BE EXTENDED OR WAIVED BY THE ASSESSORS FOR ANY REASON. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT TIMELY FILED, YOU LOSE ALL RIGHTS TO AN ABATEMENT AND THE ASSESSORS CANNOT BY LAW GRANT YOU ONE. TO BE TIMELY FILED, YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE (1) RECEIVED BY THE ASSESSORS ON OR BEFORE THE FILING DEADLINE OR (2) MAILED BY UNITED STATES MAIL, FIRST CLASS POSTAGE PREPAID, TO THE PROPER ADDRESS OF THE ASSESSORS ON OR BEFORE THE FILING DEADLINE AS SHOWN BY A POSTMARK MADE BY THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE. PAYMENT OF TAX. Filing an application does not stay the collection of your taxes. In some cases, you must pay all preliminary and actual installments of the tax when due to appeal the assessors’ disposition of your application. Failure to pay the tax when due may also subject you to interest charges and collection action. To avoid any loss of rights or additional charges, you should pay the tax as assessed. If an exemption is granted and you have already paid the entire year’s tax as exempted, you will receive a refund of any overpayment. ASSESSORS DISPOSITION. Upon applying for an exemption, you may be required to provide the assessors with further information and supporting documentation to establish your eligibility. The assessors have 3 months from the date your application is filed to act on it unless you agree in writing before that period expires to extend it for a specific time. If the assessors do not act on your application within the original or extended period, it is deemed denied. You will be notified in writing whether an exemption has been granted or denied. APPEAL. You may appeal the disposition of your application to the Appellate Tax Board, or if applicable, the County Commissioners. The appeal must be filed within 3 months of the date the assessors acted on your application, or the date your application was deemed denied, whichever is applicable. The disposition notice will provide you with further information about the appeal procedure and deadline. 20 7 HOUSING UPDATES - JANUARY HOUSING OFFICE UPDATE - FEBRUARY HOUSING OFFICE UPDATE 21 Housing Office Update January 2024 Jill Scalise, Housing Coordinator & Marissa Consolantis, Housing Program Assistant Ongoing Activities/ Projects 1. Community Outreach and Education (Housing Production Plan (HPP) Strategy #14 & 15)  Responded to email, phone & in person requests for information and assistance, 81 total requests for housing information (40) or assistance (41). Open office hours Thursdays from 10-noon.  Held Housing 101 Information Session for staff and had a Community Housing presentation at First Parish.  Outreach for the affordable home sales of 212 Yankee Dr & 11 Sean Circle. 2. Brewster Affordable Housing Trust (BAHT) (HPP assorted strategies, Select Board (SB) Strategic Plan H-1)  Working on items throughout report, including funding of new Housing Program Assistant position. 3. Housing Program Assistant (HPP Strategy #19)  Started January 3rd at 19 hours a week. Initial orientation in January. Participated in items throughout the update, including presentations and Serenity compliance certification. Also completed BAHT minutes. 4. Spring Rock Village- comp permit for 45 affordable rental units off Millstone Rd (SB H-4, HPP #12 & 16)  Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) deemed the project change ‘insubstantial’. Spring Rock Village accepted into MA Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities (HLC) Winter funding round. 5.Comprehensive Permit Projects (HPP Strategy #16):  Habitat for Humanity, Phoebe Way: Construction of 2 homes continuing. 6. Preservation of Housing and Related Support of Brewster Residents (SB H-3, HPP Strategies #20, 21 & 22)  Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)- FY21 program finishing. Brewster: 6 Housing Rehab &18 childcare. FY22/23 in full swing. Select Board held Public Hearing for FY24 Regional CDBG application.  Brewster Rental Assistance Program (BRAP). Program full at 15 households. BAHT considering HAC’s request to increase number of households served by BRAP. HAC will present at February Trust meeting. 7. Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) (HPP Strategies #21 & 22)  212 Yankee Drive- Construction work almost complete. Held internal open house for Brewster staff and committees. With Donna Kalinick, on site interview for article in Cape Cod Times. Participated in HAC’s virtual information session, over 70 attendees. Worked with legal counsel on affordable sale requirements,  Serenity Apartments at Brewster (27 affordable units)- Site visit to complete recertification compliance audit. Select Board approved compliance which was then provided to HLC. Held resource information session at Serenity with COA outreach workers and Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) representative.  11 Sean Circle- Had site visit. Spoke with water, building and health about work. Communicated with HLC and HAC. Resale marketing began, coordinated application timeline & process with 212 Yankee Dr. 8. Zoning (HPP Strategies #2 & 3)  Tech Services for Mixed-use & Multi-family Zoning RFQ issued. Lead: Jon Idman with Donna Kalinick 9. Collaboration and Education (HPP Strategies #7 &15)  CPC Regional Grants: Worked on process regarding regional grants, closings & requirements.  Participated in HOME Consortium & Making the Case Call. Attended Lower Cape Housing Institute session on ADU to Zoning Changes.  Continued planning process for the Library’s Books & Big Ideas 2024 Housing emphasis. Upcoming Events & Announcements:  212 Yankee Drive- affordable home sale for $237,900, lottery February 20th.  11 Sean Circle- affordable home sale for $240,100, lottery February 21st. Personnel  Participated in Housing Trust, Housing Partnership, Select Board & ZBA meetings. Also worked with: Assessors, Building, Council on Aging, CPC, Finance, Fire, Health, Housing Partnership, Human Resources, Library, Planning, Police, Public Works, Town Administration & Water. Completed State Ethics training. Attended trainings on conflict conversations and CDBG best practices. 22 Housing Office Update February 2024 Jill Scalise, Housing Coordinator & Marissa Consolantis, Housing Program Assistant Ongoing Activities/ Projects 1. Community Outreach and Education (Housing Production Plan (HPP) Strategy #14 & 15)  Responded to email, phone & in person requests for information and assistance, 58 total requests for housing information (41) or assistance (17). Open office hours Thursdays from 10-noon.  Participated in Sea Camps Forum #4 presentation of housing information. 2. Brewster Affordable Housing Trust (BAHT) (HPP assorted strategies, Select Board (SB) Strategic Plan H-1)  Working on items throughout report, submitted annual report for 2023 Town Report. 3. Housing Program Assistant (HPP Strategy #19)  Continued orientation including trainings and site visits to Brewster affordable housing, assisted residents, and completed SHI homeowner mailing and drafted February BAHT minutes. 4. Comprehensive Permit Projects (HPP Strategy #16):  Spring Rock Village- 45 affordable rental units off Millstone Rd (SB H-4, HPP #12 & 16) Application submitted: Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities (HLC) Winter funding round.  Habitat for Humanity, Phoebe Way: Construction of 2 homes continuing. 5. Preservation of Housing and Related Support of Brewster Residents (SB H-3, HPP Strategies #20, 21 & 22)  Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)- FY21 program finishing. FY22/23 in full swing, 11 Housing Rehab applications & 18 childcare subsidies. FY24 Regional CDBG application in process.  Brewster Rental Assistance Program (BRAP). HAC presented at BAHT meeting, program at capacity. BAHT increased, at HAC’s request, limit of households served by BRAP from 15 to 20. 6. Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) (HPP Strategies #21 & 22)  Annual monitoring letters sent to all SHI homeowners, letters included available resources such as CDBG housing rehabilitation and Cape & Vineyard Electrification Offering (CVEO) information .  212 Yankee Drive- Construction work complete. Attended virtual lottery held February 20th, 31 applications, 24 eligible households. Worked with Town Counsel. Select Board approved the sale of the property and deeded property to BAHT. BAHT approved allocating funds from the proceeds of sale for the required Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT).  Serenity Apartments at Brewster (27 affordable units)- Worked with Serenity management and residents on issues related to rent increases and Section 8 vouchers.  11 Sean Circle- Attended virtual affordable lottery held on February 21st, 27 applicants, 20 eligible households. Sale process moving forward. 7. Zoning (HPP Strategies #2 & 3)  Tech Services for Mixed-use & Multi-family Zoning quotes due 3/1. Lead: Jon Idman with Donna Kalinick 8. Collaboration and Education (HPP Strategies #7 &15)  Housing Partnership submitted annual report & worked on goals, including housing education.  Continued planning process for the Library’s Books & Big Ideas 2024 Housing emphasis.  Invited to participate in Brewster Conservation Day July 13th and COA May Wellness Fair.  Participated in HOME Consortium, Shared Housing Resource Services Roundtable & Making the Case Call. Attended Lower Cape Housing Institute session on Local Preference and HAC’s 40Y Training. Upcoming Events & Announcements:  New Housing Office email address created by Kathy Lambert: housingoffice@brewster-ma.gov  Books & Big Ideas: Housing 101 Information Session Aril 11th at 6PM Brewster Ladies Library Personnel  Participated in Housing Trust and Housing Partnership meetings. Also worked with: Assessors, Building, Council on Aging, CPC, Finance, Fire, Health, Housing Partnership, Human Resources, Library, Planning, Police, Public Works & Town Administration. 23 8 FOR YOUR INFORMATION - HAC Housing Advocacy Session - Habitat for Humanity Home Applications for Dennis & Wellﬂeet 24 View as Webpage Join the Coalition Join us on March 26! A Discussion on Advocacy and Why It Matters To Our Local Economy Please enjoy some time with Amanda Converse, co-founder of Love Live Local, and her thoughts on advocacy. Why does it matter? How has it changed her life and journey? 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