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Home My WebLink About(0004) IR 22-003 - Priority Repair Program.Community Action PartnersINFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 22-003 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council January 4, 2022 r Page 1 of 3 v SUBJECT: PRIORITY REPAIR PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY ACTION r„a PARTNERS This Informal Report provides a summary of housing rehabilitation assistance provided through the Neighborhood Services Department, including the Community Action Partners (CAP) programs. The programs serve low -to -moderate income residents in the City of Fort Worth as well as Tarrant County for those households that qualify for assistance through CAP. Following is a chart with brief descriptions and eligibility criteria for the City's housing rehabilitation and CAP Programs: Program Description Eligible Repairs Eligibility Priority The Priority Repair Program (PRP) • Sewer line breaks • House must be owner - Repair provides assistance to Fort Worth • Water line breaks occupied and located within Program homeowners in need of emergency or . Gas line breaks/leaks the City of Fort Worth (PRP) mechanical system home repairs with . Unsafe or inoperable • Total costs of repairs may not up to $5,000 in work. Repairs are water heaters exceed $5,000 limited to once every 12 months based . Unsafe or inoperable • Applicant must be a citizen or on eligibility. The PRP technicians heating systems a legal resident of the United perform a home inspection to . Electrical system States determine if an applicant needs failures • Applicant must provide emergency repairs (highest priority) or . Roof repairs verification of total household non -emergency mechanical system Unsafe or inoperable air repairs (Priority 2). The program conditioning systems e Total household income for all typically assists 250-300 households • Unstable, sagging or adults living in the home may per year. deteriorated bathroom not exceed 60% AMI subflooring Lead -Safe The Lead -Safe Program provides lead Inspection and risk • The property must be located Program hazard reduction home repair services assessment of the in the City of Fort Worth and to create a lead -safe environment for property for lead -based built prior to 1978 the children and residents of Fort paint &Healthy Homes The owner of the property Worth. The program helps income- inspection. If deteriorated must agree to participate in eligible residents protect children from lead -based paint is the program. Rental properties lead hazards when they live or spend identified, the work may may be eligible extended periods of time in a home include the following: • A child under the age of six with deteriorated lead -based paint. lives in the home OR spends Participation in the program will require • Painting of interior and/or exterior surfaces at least six hours a week for a total of 60 hours a year in the a paint inspection of the property to . Possible replacement of home or a pregnant woman is determine presence of lead -based doors, windows or living in the home paint hazards. p siding The total annual household • Urgent health and income (including all adults) safety repairs must be at or below 80% AMI ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 22-003 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council January 4, 2022 r Page 2 of 3 v SUBJECT: PRIORITY REPAIR PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY ACTION r„a PARTNERS Program Description Weatherization The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides services to improve the energy efficiency of income -eligible households in Tarrant County. WAP technicians perform an energy assessment to determine which energy saving repair or service is most appropriate and cost-effective for each home. Comprehensive The Comprehensive Energy Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Assistance provides HVAC repair, retrofit or Program replacement of heating/cooling (CEAP) systems. CEAP is designed to assist low income households in meeting their immediate energy needs and to Household encourage consumers to control Crisis Program energy costs for years to come through energy education. The CEAP involves integration of all LIHEAP-funded programs, thereby enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of services provided to clients and eliminating duplication of services. Eligible Repairs Repairs will be determined based upon the amount of weatherization required, which may include: • Adding ceiling, wall, and floor insultation • Duct work • Air conditioning or heating systems • Energy efficient appliances • Water heaters • Weatherization improvements like weather caulking, weather-stripping and patching holes • HVAC repair, retrofit or replacement of heating and cooling systems • Purchase of energy star window units Eligibility • Applicant must be a citizen or a legal resident of the United States • Participants must be a resident of Tarrant County. Some assistance is only available in certain cities in Tarrant County • The total household yearly income (including all adults living in the home) must be at or below 150% or 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines - depending on the funding source • Must be a Tarrant County resident • Home must be occupied • Applicant must be a citizen or a legal resident of the United States • Applicant must provide last 30 days of income for household members 18 years of age or older • Total household income cannot exceed 150% Federal Poverty Guidelines The Community Action Partners program also provides utility bill payment (gas, electric, propane, water); case management; tuition payment for job skill training programs; homeless prevention through rent/mortgage payment; services to aid low-income households, primarily elderly and households with children age five and under. ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 22-003 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council January 4, 2022 Page 3 of 3 �`o s SUBJECT: PRIORITY REPAIR PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY ACTION rrA PARTNERS Income Limits for Programs Program income guidelines are in accordance with federal income limits. Program Year 2021 Income Limits for PRP and Lead -Safe (Effective June 1, 2021) Persons in Family/Household 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) 1 -, ,,.,, — 2 3 4 5 $38,820 $43,680 $48,480 $52,380 6 $56,280 7 $60,120 8 $64,020 Families with more than 8 persons Add 8% of the four -person income limit for each additional family member Program Year 2021 Income Limits for Weatherization & CEAP (Effective January 25, 2021) $51,750 $58,200 $64,650 $69,850 $75,000 $80,200 $85,350 Persons in Family/Household 100% of Federal Poverty Guidelines 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines 5 $17,420 $21,960 $26,500 $31,040 $26,130 $32,940 $39,750 $46,560 6 $35,580 $53,370 7 $40,120 $60,180 8 $44,660 $66,990 Families with more than 8 persons Add $4,540 for each additional person Add $6,810 for each additional person Eligibility for CEAP is calculated at 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. SOURCE: U.S Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty Guidelines https://aspe.hhs.goy/poyerty-guidelines Priority Repair, Lead -Safe, and Weatherization Application: https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/fortworthtx/Participant or call (817) 392-7548 for direct assistance. If you have questions about this information, please contact Victor Turner, Director of Neighborhood Services, at 817-392-8187. David Cooke City Manager ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS