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FY 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan City of South Bend, IN There has been an increase in the number of persons who are unhoused in St. Joseph County. Homelessness is concentrated in the Cities of South Bend and Mishawaka. Due to the high cost of housing,there is a great risk of persons becoming homeless. The following goals are presented to address the priority needs for the homeless and those who are at risk of homelessness: • HO-1 Housing Opportunities—Increase the housing opportunities and living conditions of persons and families who are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness. • HO-2 Support and Management Services — Promote and assist supportive and management services for public and non-profit agencies and organizations which assist persons who are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness. • HO-3 Homeless Prevention — Promote and assist in anti-eviction and unfair housing practices which may contribute to homelessness. • HO-4 Permanent Supportive Housing—Promote and assist in the development of new permanent supportive housing opportunities for persons and families who are experiencing homelessness and who are exiting out of shelters and transitional housing programs. • HO-5 Shelter Housing—Support and assist in the development of shelters and supportive training and educational programs for sheltered residents. OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS PRIORITY—SN St.Joseph County and the Cities of South Bend and Mishawaka are experiencing an increase in the number of persons who are elderly, persons with physical disabilities, developmentally delayed persons,persons with mental illnesses,persons battling substance abuse, and persons exiting from institutional settings. The following goals are presented to address under the priority needs of Special Needs Groups: • SN-1 Housing — Increase the number of decent, safe, sound, sanitary, accessible and affordable units that is available and accessible to all sectors of special needs populations. • SN-2 Accessibility—Promote and assist in making accessibility improvements to existing housing units, including making reasonable accommodations for the physically disabled so they can remain in their housing accommodations. • SN-3 Social Services — Promote and support social service programs and facilities that address the special needs population. • SN-4 Removal of Architectural Barriers—Remove architectural barriers which restrict the mobility and access to public facilities and services for persons with physical disabilities. OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2025) 29