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Codes. Zoning and development codes were amended to better accommodate affordable <br />housing types such as duplexes, condominiums, and accessory dwelling units. <br />2. Insufficient income <br />a. The City's Economic Development staff coordinate with the Greater San Marcos <br />Partnership and the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce to bring new business to <br />San Marcos and support the growth of existing businesses. <br />b. The City provides a $35,000 homestead exemption for homeowners sixty-five and older <br />or with a disability, thus reducing their property tax burden. <br />c. The Utilities Conservation Department provides rebates for installations that reduce <br />utilities costs, including efficient HVAC systems, insulation, EnergyStar windows and <br />doors, and solar photovoltaic systems: <br />d. The City also provided funding to local non -profits for utility assistance. <br />3. Limited resources for housing maintenance <br />a. CDBG Entitlement provides funding for housing rehabilitation and emergency repair <br />programs. <br />b. The City waives construction permitting fees for CDBG-funded housing rehabilitation <br />projects. <br />c. Every spring semester through the Texas State University student initiative "Bobcat <br />Build", students volunteer their time to complete various service projects throughout the <br />community such as landscaping, painting, or clean-ups at residents' homes, local schools, <br />parks, churches, and neighborhoods. <br />d. The City sponsors neighborhood -wide cleanup activities, and provides opportunities for <br />brush drop-off, household hazardous waste collection, and a recycling program through <br />Green Guy Recycling that accepts tires, Freon -containing appliances, and electronics. <br />FINAL 2024-2025 CAPER <br />OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) <br />a] <br />