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SPRING ISSUE 2016 the magazine Page 9 How Amy Nelson has Quickly Become a Leader in Fair Housing in Indiana the magazine a note from Jake’s desk Artwork by Gracie Sipe Continuing Progress Springtime is finally upon us, and with it comes the or aluminum threshold ramp, and/or installation promise of fairer weather and renewed growth. Along with of a levered door handle on the exterior door this hope for bluer skies, the onset of the spring season served by the ramp will be included if needed. also calls our attention to two important months. March In order to serve as many Hoosiers with disabilities as was Indiana Disability Awareness Month. The theme for possible, IHCDA is offering a variety of training and as- 2016 was “Inclusion is within Everyone’s Ability.” In accor- sistance opportunities pertaining to Ramp Up Indiana, dance with Disability Awareness Month, IHCDA was proud including an application webinar that will describe the to announce its new pilot program: Ramp Up Indiana. This requirements of the program and the application submis- program which is in line with our strategic priority of serv- sion process. Also, IHCDA is pleased to schedule a tech- ing vulnerable populations is designed to assist Hoosier nical assistance meeting to discuss the proposed project homeowners improve access to their homes and achieve and the application process. After the award announce- greater independence by providing funds for ramps. ments, IHCDA will offer training to explain the program- The Ramp Up Indiana program will begin accepting matic and regulatory requirements for administering the applications in May from non-profit entities that can award. We are looking forward to seeing the results of the demonstrate an established organizational mission or fo- program and the improvements they will make in the lives cus related to serving the housing needs of persons with of Hoosiers with disabilities. disabilities. Applications are being accepted as part of a April is another important month, because we celebrate non-competitive rolling funding round. Beneficiaries must the anniversary of the passing of the Fair Housing Act by live in counties eligible to receive Community Develop- dedicating it as Fair Housing Month. The purpose of the ment Block Grant Disaster funds (CDBG-D), be a member Fair Housing Act is to eliminate housing discrimination and of an owner-occupied household, and have a total house- promote equal opportunity in all communities. It envisions hold income at or below 80% of area median income. communities where all are welcome, without hostility or The activities covered by Ramp Up Indiana include: discrimination; it stands for equal access to healthy and welcoming neighborhoods and schools where families • Construction and installation of a wooden ramp and individuals can prosper, regardless of race, color, reli- or purchase and installation of a pre-built ramp. gion, national origin, sex, familial status and disability. • Also, in a home where a ramp is being installed In order to promote the important goals of the Fair Hous- through the program, widening of the exterior ing Act, IHCDA has partnered with the Indiana Civil Rights door served by the ramp, installation of a rubber continued on page 4 2 www.ihcda.in.gov the magazine Volume 4 Issue 1 • Spring 2016 As a quasi-state agency, the On the Cover: Indiana Housing and Community Amy Nelson, Development Authority is Fair Housing in Indiana committed to serving the entire spectrum of housing, from Page 9 homelessness to homeownership. Our charge is to provide housing opportunities, promote self- sufficiency and strengthen communities, in order to build an In This Issue Indiana with a sustainable quality of life for all Hoosiers in the Celebrating 30 Years of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program ..................................................5 community of their choice. Partner Highlight: Keith Broadnax ................................................................................................................................6 As part of the Lt. Governor’s Family of Business, we work with other state agencies, private and What is Placemaking? ..........................................................................................................................................................8 not-for-profit entities and local units of government to help How Amy Nelson has Quickly Become a Leader in Fair Housing in Indiana ........................................9 develop innovative solutions for housing and comprehensive Every Family Deserves Affordable Housing .........................................................................................................12 community development. Rennick Awarded Sagamore of the Wabash ........................................................................................................15 Volunteers for the Point-in-Time Count: Counting and Caring .................................................................16 IHCDA Board of Directors: ERIC HOLCOMB Corydon, Birthplace of Indiana Statehood ............................................................................................................18 Lieutenant Governor Release of Updated Family Self-Sufficiency Standard and Calculator .................................................20 KELLY MITCHELL Treasurer of State Collaboration Leads to New Pre-Approval Process .........................................................................................21 DAN HUGE Indiana Finance Authority Partner Highlight: Micro Loan, Macro Impact: Habitat Indiana Investment Fund .........................22 DAVID L. MILLER Hoosier Uplands 2016 Rental Housing Tax Credits Announced .....................................................................................................24 TOM MCGOWAN Kite Realty Group Trust Leglislative Updates .........................................................................................................................................................26 ANDY PLACE Place Builders Success Story: Roger Cass ...............................................................................................................................................27 SCENARIO ADEBESIN Fifth Third Bank Indiana Housing Conference ........................................................................................................................................27 www.in.gov/myihcda 3 CONTINUING PROGRESS from page 2 Commission (ICRC). Through this partnership, IHCDA and keynote address by Gustavo F. Velasquez who is the Assis- ICRC plan to affirmatively further fair housing under the tant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for Fair Housing Act for recipients of federal housing and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development community development awards throughout the State of (HUD). For more information about the FHCCI make sure to Indiana. To accomplish this, ICRC will conduct the Indiana check out the article about their Executive Director Amy Statewide Fair Housing Testing Program, which includes Nelson on page 9. testing sites to determine whether there are violations of In addition to remembering and celebrating the spe- the Fair Housing Act. In addition, ICRC will be hosting the cial focus of these two important months this spring, it is 2016 State of Indiana Fair Housing Conference on April 13- important that we find ways to take action to further the 14, in which IHCDA will be a conference partner. Further, progress already made. At IHCDA, our efforts to embrace ICRC will be presenting a series of ongoing Fair Housing this belief have resulted in the new pilot program Ramp trainings. We are grateful to have such a positive relation- Up Indiana to provide improved home access and inde- ship with ICRC, and we are proud of the benefits our col- pendence to Hoosiers with disabilities and in our partner- laborative effort will produce. ship activities with ICRC to promote the goals of the Fair Another important partnership that is highlighted during Housing Act. Fair Housing Month is the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI). We are pleased to once again partner with them on their 4th Annual Fair Housing Conference which Executive Director [email protected] will be held April 14, 2016. This conference will feature a Participating Lender Closing Package Approvals February 6 5 APPROVAL PERCENTAGE = 27% 4 3 2 1 Lender Lender Lender Lender Lender A B C D E Approved Incomplete Rejected The February approval percentage for the Homeownership Department was 27 percent. The lower approval rate leads to greater lender costs. The following are several mistakes, which were regularly repeated: 1. The IHCDA “Universal ALL” document being incorrectly completed 2. Required documentation not being submitted 3. Documentation not being properly signed Please watch for upcoming webinar training at www.in.gov/myihcda/2399.htm 4 www.ihcda.in.gov Celebrating 30 Years of The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program By Peter Nelson, RHTC Specialist his year, 2016, marks the 30th anniversary of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program. Through its 30 year history, the LIHTC program has had over 40,000 projects and 2.6 million units of afford- able housing placed in service nationwide. Additionally, though the development and management of these prop- erties, the program creates and sustains about 95,000 jobs annually. Thirty years of helping low-income individuals have affordable housing options is reason to celebrate, and IHCDA
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