2022 Consolidated Annual Perfprmance and Evaluation Report

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CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j) Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls,tax policies affecting land,zoning ordinances, building codes,fees and charges,growth limitations,and policies affecting the return on residential investment. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i) In an effort to stay connected to the community during the pandemic,the South Bend Human Rights Commission created a webinar series that began in May 2020 and continued through June 2022. Topics in 2022 included:General Fair Housing and Q&As with an Attorney; Housing Segregation and race issues in housing; Landlord/Tenant training; Housing Counseling; and Reasonable Accommodations and Assistance Animals.All recordings,where possible,were made available by HRC to the community. These recordings can be found on the City of South Bend's YouTube page,specifically,the Human Rights Commission video list: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL- xFIiDLzC5uWUKQ5mu7GxKUTTY8bAfnX. Support for the development efforts that improve employment prospects for low/mod income individuals is ongoing. People returning to the community from prison often need assistance in securing jobs and affordable housing. A movement to"Ban the Box" in South Bend may open up more employment opportunities for those re-entering the community from incarceration. The Residential Tax Abatement program is available to potential homebuyers for consideration when thinking about homeownership.This program allows property taxes to be phased in over time, lessening immediate financial burden that could be critical to new homeowners. The City of South Bend continues its Housing Counseling and Homebuyer Education programs.While not a financial mechanism, increased education and understanding of the costs and risks of homeownership can direct individuals to successful outcome. Understanding if and when a home purchase is a viable option is of critical importance. In 2022,the City adopted and implemented the following to support development: • Sewer lateral reimbursement program to reimburse up to$20,000 for certain infill housing • System Development charge ordinance to reduce development costs:Cost is associated with demand a new user will place on the water and sewer systemNo cost for infill developments of up to five(5) residential unitsNo cost for any residential infill development done by non-profit or part of Low Income Housing Tax Credit Project. Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) CAPER 31 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021)