Res 2014-102/2014 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Action Plan

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2014 Analysis to Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Action Plan Background The San Marcos City Council approved the 2013 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) on June 18, 2013 through the adoption of Resolution No. 2013 -88R. The Al was prepared by the consulting firm of J- QUAD Planning Group, from Addison Texas. The City is committed to furthering fair housing and addressing the impediments that were identified in the Al. The following Action Plan outlines the City's plan for addressing the identified impediments. The City will report is progress each year in the CAPER. Impediment 1. Lack of affordability "Lack of affordability, that is households having inadequate income to acquire housing currently available in the market, may be the most critical impediment faced by all households in San Marcos." Goal 1. Expand the housing stock of affordable housing Strategy 1. Offer an Infill Housing program to provide incentives to developers to build and sell housing that meets the program's standard for affordability. Strategy 2. Purchase and /or donate property to non - profit builders (such as Habitat for Humanity) for construction of affordable housing. Strategy 3. Reduce the cost of constructing affordable housing through policies that waive or reduce development permit fees and impact fees. Goal 2. Continue / expand homebuyer assistance programs Strategy 1. Provide direct homebuyer assistance through programs that provide down payment and /or closing cost assistance to targeted homebuyers. Strategy 2. Place links to other, non -City homebuyer programs on the "Housing" page of the City's website. Impediment 2. Insufficient income for the local cost of housing Goal 1. Reduce living expenses to allow more funds to be available for rent /mortgage payments Strategy 1. Sponsor and support programs that encourage energy efficiency. Strategy 2. Seek sources for weatherization grants that could be available to San Marcos residents. If not sponsored / offered by the City, links to more information should be added to the "Housing" webpage. bills. Strategy 3. Support non - profit organizations that assist low income persons with paying utility Goal 2. Increase the number of jobs in San Marcos that pay a living wage and provide benefits Strategy 1. Work with the Chamber of Commerce, Greater San Marcos Partnership, and other economic development organizations to encourage the location of new businesses or the expansion of existing businesses in San Marcos.