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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft Action Plan for NoticeNotice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY’S YEAR TWO ANNUAL HOUSING ACTION PLAN PORTION OF THE CITY’S CONSOLIDATED PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission (the “Commission”) of the City of Bozeman, Montana (the “City”) will hold a public hearing on the Year Two Annual Housing Action Plan on July 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Room at City Hall, 121 N. Rouse Avenue, Bozeman, Montana, with access available online via videoconference technology, with the link to be available on the City’s website at www.bozeman.net/meetings. The Annual Housing Action Plan portion of the Consolidated Plan supports the work of the Economic Development Department in the administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund. The CDBG Entitlement Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. Eligibility for participation as an entitlement community is based on population data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau and metropolitan area delineations published by the Office of Management and Budget. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) determines the amount of each entitlement grantee’s annual funding allocation by a statutory dual formula which uses several objective measures of community needs, including the extent of poverty, population, housing overcrowding, age of housing and population growth lag in relationship to other metropolitan areas. The Consolidated Plan is designed to help local jurisdictions assess affordable housing needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. The consolidated planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus funding from the Community Planning and Development (CPD) formula block grant programs, including the CDBG program. The Annual Action Plan is the implementation portion for year two of the Consolidated Plan. The City is Any interested persons may appear and will be heard or may file written comments with the City Clerk prior to such hearing. Residents can provide comments from June 14, 2025, through July 15, 2025. Written comments can be submitted via mail to City Clerks’ Office, PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT, 59771, in-person to, 121 N. Rouse Ave., Bozeman, MT, 59715, or by email to comments@bozeman.net. A draft of the Annual Plan can be found on the City’s website. Any person may also request a copy of the Annual Plan in-person or by email at comments@bozeman.net. The final Annual Housing Action Plan will be adopted by the City Commission via Resolution and submitted to HUD on August 15, 2025. Please contact Mike Maas at mmaas@bozeman.net for more information. Publication Dates: June 14, 2025 June 21, 2025 June 28, 2025 July 5, 2025 July 12, 2025 Annual Action Plan 2025 1 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction This is the City of Bozeman's CDBG program year 2 action plan that provides the vision, goals, and plan for allocating federal housing and community development funds granted to the City by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CDBG funds must benefit low to moderate income households. The HUD block grant funds covered by this plan include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds only. CDBG primarily funds community and economic development activities. Broadly, some CDBG eligible activities include building and rehabilitating community centers and nonprofit facilities, improving public infrastructure such as sidewalks, lighting, water and sewer, and roads, supporting skill development and job acquisition for workers, and providing direct services such as housing counseling to eligible individuals. CDBG funds can be used for some housing activities including home rehabilitation, accessibility improvements to accommodate persons living with disabilities, and down payment assistance for homebuying – as well as emergency and disaster response assistance. 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Directions: this could be a restatement of items, or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan. The greatest housing and community development needs in Bozeman identified through the development of this Plan include: • More affordable rental housing options, particularly for local workforce; • More affordable homeownership opportunities; • More transitional housing and emergency shelter options; • More accessible housing and supportive housing; • Increased access to critical community services. The five -year goals established to address housing and community development needs in Bozeman include: Annual Action Plan 2025 2 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) • Increase, protect and preserve affordable rental and homeownership housing opportunities by improving access to a diverse set of affordable housing, including but not limited to, naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH), supportive housing for seniors and residents living with disabilities, and accessible housing. • Improve housing stability for individuals and households with critical needs, including persons experiencing or at-risk of homelessness by providing appropriate housing and service solutions grounded in Housing First approaches, including but not limited t o, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and other supportive services. • Improve community services by addressing critical needs and promoting equity through improved or increased access to community programming, including but not limited to, eviction prevention, mental health services, chemical dependency services, and afforda ble and available childcare. • Planning and Administration to support the goals articulated above. 3. Evaluation of past performance Directions: this is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects. In program year 1, the City of Bozeman completed its first ever consolidated plan. With community participation and the development of a fair housing plan, the City identified four areas of need to successfully implement the CDBG funding. In program year 2, the City of Bozeman will implement the four areas of need identified. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. The City of Bozeman’s primary goal for community participation is to facilitate engagement opportunities that allow for a broad and diverse representation of the community to participate in the development of the plan. Additionally, in program year 1, the City engaged with housing, economic, and other service agencies, organizations, and experts to gather current information on the needs and priorities of low - to moderate -income households in Bozeman. For program year 2, the City: • Presented to the Economic Vitality Board on June 4, 2025 to receive recommendations to later present to the City Commission. • Is currently holding this 30-day draft public comment period from June 14th -July 14, 2025 for residents to provide input and comment on the program year 2 annual action plan draft document. • Will present to the City Commission on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Annual Action Plan 2025 3 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 5. Summary of public comments Directions: this could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation section of the Con Plan. This section will be completed upon closure of the public comment period of June 14 -July 14, 2025. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them This section is pending public comment received. 7. Summary To be completed upon public comment and City Commission meeting closure on August 5, 2025 Annual Action Plan 2025 4 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) 1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency CDBG Administrator City of Bozeman Economic Development and Finance Departments Table 1 – Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Current points of contact are: David Fine Jamie Grabinski Economic Development Program Manager Grants Coordinator dfine@bozeman.net jgrabinski@bozeman.net 406-582-2973 406-582-2364 Annual Action Plan 2025 5 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) 1. Introduction This section summarizes how the City of Bozeman coordinates with housing providers, other relevant government departments and agencies, including the state Continuum of Care, and reviews how the City consulted with stakeholders during the development of th e Consolidated Plan. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l)) The City works with the Regional Housing Coalition (a Coalition of housing providers, developers, the business community, and local government) to inform and shape priorities and strategies to address housing needs. The Regional Housing Coalition hosts a subcommittee called the Unhoused to Housed Initiative (a committee with representation from homeless service providers and City and County officials and personnel) that assesses service gaps and develops regional strategies and priorities to address homele ssness. The City works with the Gallatin Behavioral Health Coalition (a Coalition of healthcare and service providers and local governments) to identify gaps and implement strategies to address mental health service needs across the community. The City of Bozeman and Gallatin County do not have a public housing authority. The Human Resource Development Council of District IX, Inc. (HRDC) has acted as a public housing authority for the City and County since 1995. HRDC is a Certified Housing Development Organization, Community Development Corporation, and Community Action Agency. HRDC develops, preserves, owns, and manages affordable housing, ranging from multi-family properties with HUD subsidies to Low -Income Housing Tax Credit developments to single and multi-family community land trust homes. HRDC also provides housing services ranging from emergency shelter to transitional housing to rental assistance to homebuyer education and down payment assistance. HRDC also administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program as a field agent for the State of Montana. The City of Bozeman, Gallatin County and HRDC work closely to ensure coordination across public and private housing and service organizations. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. Annual Action Plan 2025 6 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) The Montana Continuum of Care Coalition (MTCoC) is responsible for local, regional, and statewide coordination of housing and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The MTCoC does not provide direct assistance with housing or supp ort services. They work with local service providers across Montana to help individuals, families, and youth experiencing homelessness. HRDC acts as the MTCoC Local Coordinator. Pathways MISI is a not -for-profit partnership that supports the success of HRDC’s Continua of Care. Pathways offers planning, data, and consulting services that help HRDC plan for growth and comply with HUD, HMIS, HIPPA and other applicable regulations. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS City of Bozeman collaborates with HRDC, which manages our region’s CoC services. The Regional Housing Coalition hosts a subcommittee called the Unhoused to Housed Initiative (a committee with representation from homeless service providers and City and Coun ty officials and personnel) that assesses service gaps and develops regional strategies and priorities to address homelessness. HRDC, as the ESG grantee determines how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards, evaluate outcomes, develop fundin g, policies, and procedures for the administration of HMIS. The City meets with HRDC on a monthly basis to discuss issues such as homelessness, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, navigation services, and first -time homebuyer education. The City also supports HRDC’s year-round shelter. 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities The table below includes agencies who were consulted during the development of the Con Plan. This section will be updated as of adoption of the final action plan. Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Montana Housing Coalition Agency/Group/Organization Type Statewide Housing Coalition What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Market Analysis Strategic Plan Annual Action Plan 2025 7 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 2 Agency/Group/Organization Groundprint, LLC Agency/Group/Organization Type Planning Consultant What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Market Analysis Strategic Plan How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 3 Agency/Group/Organization REACH Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis Strategic Plan How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 4 Agency/Group/Organization Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Agency/Group/Organization Type Business Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Economic Development Market Analysis Strategic Plan How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 5 Agency/Group/Organization Bridgercare Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS Services-Health Annual Action Plan 2025 8 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special Needs Strategic Plan How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 6 Agency/Group/Organization Haven Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis Strategic Plan How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 7 Agency/Group/Organization Family Promise of Gallatin Valley Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services-Children Services-homeless What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Families with children Market Analysis Anti-poverty Strategy Strategic Plan How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Family Promise met in person on May 13, 2025 to discuss eviction prevention services. 8 Agency/Group/Organization Montana State University, Innovation Campus Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Education Services-Employment Business Leaders Annual Action Plan 2025 9 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Market Analysis Strategic Plan How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 9 Agency/Group/Organization Montana Continuum of Care Coalition Agency/Group/Organization Type Statewide Continuum of Care What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Strategic Plan How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 10 Agency/Group/Organization HRDC Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing Services-homeless Services-Health Services-Education Services-Employment What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Non-Homeless Special Needs Market Analysis Strategic Plan How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? HRDC met in person for a meeting to discuss eviction prevention on 5/12/2025. Annual Action Plan 2025 10 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 11 Agency/Group/Organization Greater Gallatin United Way Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children Services-Health Services-Education What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non-Homeless Special Needs Strategic Plan How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? 12 Agency/Group/Organization Gallatin County Emergency Management Agency/Group/Organization Type Agency - Emergency Management What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Market Analysis Strategic Plan How was the Agency/Group/Organization consulted and what are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Annual Action Plan 2025 11 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting TBD – will be completed with final adopted plan. Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Narrative (optional) Annual Action Plan 2025 12 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal -setting This section will be completed at the close of the public comment period of July 14, 2025, and the close of the City Commission meeting on August 5, 2025. Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 1 Newspaper Ad Non- targeted/broad community Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 2025 13 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Expected Resources AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction Anticipated FY2025 Program year 2 resources, as well as the expected amount available for the remainder of the Con Plan for the city of Bozeman, are described below. Anticipated Resources Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 2 Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resources: $ Total: $ CDBG public - federal Acquisition Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 347,790.00 0.00 325,859.00 673,649.00 1,043,370.00 Expected Amount Available for remainder of Con Plan is Program year 2 allocation times three . Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how Annual Action Plan 2025 14 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) matching requirements will be satisfied Matching is not a requirement for CDBG funds. However, the City provides general funds for public services to fully leverage federal dollars used for public services also. Additionally, a current proposed project with Family Promise to build water and sewer infrastructure that will open 8 additional transitional housing units may use private funds to match the CDBG federal funds. Annual Action Plan 2025 15 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Within the city boundaries, publicly owned land suitable for development is incredibly limited. However, the City is actively seeking out and pursuing partnerships with other government agencies, organizations, and local entities to find and develop land suitable for affordable and workforce housing. Discussion No discussion Annual Action Plan 2025 16 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Annual Goals and Objectives AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Increasing and Preserving Housing Options 2025 2026 Affordable Housing Citywide Affordable Rental Housing Affordable Homeownership Opportunities Accessible Housing CDBG: $170,509 Other: 1 Other 2 Supporting Vulnerable Populations 2025 2026 Homeless Citywide Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing CDBG: $268,243 Homeless Person Overnight Shelter: 75 Persons Assisted Overnight/Emergency Shelter/Transitional Housing Beds added: 30 Beds 3 Critical Community Services 2025 2026 Non-Housing Community Development Citywide Community Services CDBG: $100,168 Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 100 Persons Assisted Annual Action Plan 2025 17 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 4 Planning and Administration 2025 2026 Planning and Administration Citywide Affordable Rental Housing Affordable Homeownership Opportunities Accessible Housing Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Community Services CDBG: $134,729 Other: 1 Other Table 6 – Goals Summary Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Increasing and Preserving Housing Options Goal Description 2 Goal Name Supporting Vulnerable Populations Goal Description 3 Goal Name Critical Community Services Goal Description 4 Goal Name Planning and Administration Goal Description Annual Action Plan 2025 18 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Annual Action Plan 2025 19 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Projects AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) Introduction Based on the Consolidated Plan goals described above, the table below describes the projects that will be funded in Program Year (PY) 2025-2026. Projects Table 7 - Project Information # Project Name 1 Emergency and transitional housing facilities 2 Increasing and preserving housing options 3 Public Services 4 Planning and Administration Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs These priorities meet an increasing need in the Bozeman community by addressing the most acute housing needs through the additional of transitional and emergency housing, the cost -effective preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing and supportive housing for underserved seniors and people with disabilities. Housing has been an issue for Bozeman residents for many years; concern has increased as costs have skyrocketed and remained high. This is well-documented across several existing reports. The 2019 Bozeman Community Housing Needs Assessment revealed that prior to the pandemic, housing costs were already becoming unmanageable – the percentage of households paying over 30% of their income for rent plus utilities was 55%. Bozeman’s 2021 Equity Indicators Project found housing access to affordable housing was the top need identified by survey takers (69% reported “large need”). The most recent 2023 Gallatin Valley Housing Report confirms that the post -COVID real estate price surge has been staggering: “the median price of a newly built single -family home in 2022 was $950,000, nearly double the amount recoded in 2019.” These priorities take steps to ensure equitable and inclusive housing is a reality in Bozeman by focusing strategically on homelessness, displacement, aging -in -place and universal building accessibility, increasing community knowledge, and lobbying for local solutions at the state level, so that Bozeman residents of all ages, abilities, and income levels can feel confident and secure in calling Bozeman their home. Annual Action Plan 2025 20 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-38 Project Summary Project Summary Information 1 Project Name Emergency and transitional housing facilities Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Supporting Vulnerable Populations Needs Addressed Emergency and transitional housing Funding CDBG: $268,243.00 Description This project is a public facilities and improvement project focusing on Homeless Facilities (matrix code 03C), which could include acquisition, construction, conversion of buildings, or rehabilitation of temporary shelters and transitional housing for the homeless, including victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking, disaster victims, runaway children, drug offenders, and parolees. The intent is to improve housing stability for individuals and households with critical needs, including persons experiencing or at-risk of homelessness by providing appropriate housing solutions grounded in Housing First approaches, including but not limited to, emergency shelter and transitional housing. Target Date 9/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 75 people experiencing and/or at risk of homelessness. Location Description n/a. Annual Action Plan 2025 21 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Planned Activities Improve housing stability for individuals and households with critical needs, including persons experiencing or at-risk of homelessness by providing appropriate housing and service solutions grounded in Housing First approaches, including but not limited t o, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and other supportive services. The current project the City is pursuing would create eight transitional housing units for families by funding sewer infrastructure. 2 Project Name Increasing and Preserving Housing Options Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Increasing and Preserving Housing Options Needs Addressed Increasing and Preserving Housing Options Funding CDBG: $170,509.00 Description Increase, protect and preserve affordable rental and homeownership housing opportunities by improving access to a diverse set of affordable housing, including but not limited to, naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH), supportive housing for seniors and residents living with disabilities, and accessible housing. Target Date 9/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities TBD – this project will benefit low to moderate income families. Location Description n/a. Annual Action Plan 2025 22 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Planned Activities The City is focused on pursuing a project to use the emergency and transition housing fund allocations and will continue to work toward specific planned activities for this funding in the coming months. Priority needs include affordable rental housing, affordable homeownership o pportunities, and accessible housing as identified in the Consolidated Plan. Several of these strategies have and continue to be implemented leveraging the City’s Community Housing Fund and Urban Renewal Districts. In addition to the existing community housing inventory of over 1,200 affordable rentals and close to 200 affordable homeownership units, as of June 16, 2025, there are an additional 316 community housing affordable units under construction and 534 in the project pipeline. 3 Project Name Public Services Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Critical Community Services Needs Addressed Community Services Funding CDBG: $100,168.00 Description Improve community services by addressing critical needs and promoting equity through improved or increased access to community programming, including but not limited to, eviction prevention and tenant access to counsel, mental health services, chemical dependency services, and affordable and available childcare. Target Date 9/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities 100 low- and moderate -income residents Location Description n/a. Annual Action Plan 2025 23 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Planned Activities Improve community services by addressing critical needs and promoting equity through improved or increased access to community programming, including but not limited to, eviction prevention and tenant access to counsel, mental health services, chemical dependency services, and affordable and available childcare. 4 Project Name Planning and Administration Target Area Citywide Goals Supported Planning and Administration Needs Addressed Affordable Rental Housing Affordable Homeownership Opportunities Accessible Housing Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Community Services Funding CDBG: $134,729.00 Description Planning and administration of CDBG funds. Target Date 9/30/2026 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities n/a. Location Description n/a. Planned Activities Planning and administration of CDBG funds. Annual Action Plan 2025 24 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low -income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed The City of Bozeman will not distribute funds geographicall y. Geographic Distribution Table 8 - Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Citywide 100% Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically n/a. Discussion n/a. Annual Action Plan 2025 25 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Affordable Housing AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) Introduction The estimated number of households to be supported during this program year will be determined as specific projects are identified th roughout the work and implementation of this plan. Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless TBD Non-Homeless TBD Special-Needs TBD Total TBD Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance TBD The Production of New Units TBD Rehab of Existing Units TBD Acquisition of Existing Units TBD Total TBD Discussion No discussion Annual Action Plan 2025 26 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) Introduction There are no public housing units in the city of Bozeman . Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing n/a. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership n/a. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance n/a. Discussion n/a. Annual Action Plan 2025 27 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction It is a priority for the City to develop a coordinated strategy to address homelessness in the Bozeman area in partnership with HRDC, Family Promise and other housing entities. Describe the jurisdictions one -year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including The City believes that homelessness is a housing problem and has taken a Housing First approach to homelessness. The City has participated financially in the completion of 155 units of new LIHTC housing, which increases the number of low -income units in the community and the number of units that qualify for the use of housing choice vouchers. Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs As highlighted in the City’s Strategic Plan, the first goal is to "develop a coordinated strategy to address homelessness in the Bozeman area.” This goal’s first strategy is to “Identify and prioritize Housing First approaches to address housing instability and homelessness.” The City will continue to work collaboratively with its local community partners to provide funding and other resources to support reaching out to residents experiencing homelessness to not only help assess their own unique individual needs, but to work toward developing a strategy to address homeles sness in Bozeman that is built upon the lived experience of unhoused residents in the community. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City’s first housing goal includes a recommendation to address the emergency and transitional housing needs of Bozeman residents experiencing homelessness. Additionally, several stakeholders consulted for the development of this plan identified transi tional housing as one of the most critical housing needs for unhoused residents in Bozeman. The City is working on an infrastructure project benefitting an expansion of emergency and transitional unit operated by Family Promise. The additional sewer capacity created by annexing and connecting to city sewer, will enable the utilization of 8 new units of housing, which with an average family size of 4 would entail access to housing for 32 people. The infrastructure expansion could also allow Family Promise to build as m any as 15 units on an Annual Action Plan 2025 28 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) adjacent lot they own, which would also be served by the new infrastructure. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the peri od of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The City works closely with non -profit partners who help and support homeless persons . A part of that assistance is to shorten the period of time that individuals and families ex perience homelessness. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health f acilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. This item is to be determined. Discussion No discussion Annual Action Plan 2025 29 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) Introduction: As articulated in the housing market analysis, several barriers to affordable housing development were identified in Bozeman. Barriers identified by stakeholders included the high cost of infrastructure, complex and convoluted development code, high cost a nd lack of availability of land, cost of labor, short construction season, restrictive private covenants, and community pushback. Additionally, stakeholders highlighted the State’s removal of a jurisdiction’s regulatory authority to allow inclusionary zoni ng as another barrier. Actions it planned 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 Funding Several of these strategies have and continue to be implemented. In addition to its existing community housing inventory of over 1,200 affordable rentals and close to 200 affordable homeownership units, as of as of June 16, 2025, there are an additional 316 community housing affordable units under construction and 534 in the project pipeline. The City of Bozeman will continue to implement the strategies above and will look to leverage other opportunities and partnerships that help reduce barriers to affordable housing development in the city. The City of Bozeman leverages a variety of programs, public and private, to fill the large financial gaps in affordable housing projects due to the escalating costs of land, labor, lumber and lending. The tools currently at the City’s disposal include the Community Housing Fund, a yearly general fund allocation, Urban Renewal funds when a project is located within an Urban Renewal District, 4% or 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits when available, and when awarded by the State of Montana, and the Gallatin Housing Impact Fund, a $10M privately raised low -interest revolving loan fund. Occasionally, there is overlap between the geographically constrained URD and LIHTC boundaries where the City can pair and sometimes triple the incentive to lower the AMI and incre ase long term affordability. The City will also look for opportunities to support and defend local housing solutions at the state legislature and Identify and pursue local and state revenue streams for the creation of affordable housing and housing assistance programs, including dedic ated mills to affordable housing projects and preserving the ability to use Tax Increment Financing as a tool for affordable housing The City of Bozeman will continue to implement the strategies above and will look to leverage other opportunities and partnerships that help reduce barriers to affordable housing development in the city. The process to develop this plan was grounded in inp ut from community members and partner Annual Action Plan 2025 30 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) organizations to define needs, gather data, and chart a path forward. Community engagement efforts on reducing barriers to participation and creating multiple ways for everyone to help establish the vision for the plan, generate goals, and define the specific recommendations to achieve them. Discussion: No discussion Annual Action Plan 2025 31 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) Introduction: Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs are listed in Section AP -65. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing are listed in Section AP -75. Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards are listed in Section SP -65 of the Consolidated Plan. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families are listed in Section SP -70 of the Consolidated Plan. Actions planned to develop institutional structure Actions planned to develop institutional structure are listed in Section SP -40 of the Consolidated Plan. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social services agencies are listed in Section SP -40 of the Consolidated Plan. Discussion: No discussion Annual Action Plan 2025 32 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Program Specific Requirements AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Introduction: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0 5. The amount of income from float -funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 0 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0 2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%