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CABARRUS COUNTY <br />BOARD OF • • <br />* <br />REGULAR <br />¢ TN eAR° �jr SEPTEMBER 1 <br />� / <br />1 P .M. <br />AGENDA CATEGORY: <br />Consent Agenda <br />SUBJECT: <br />Planning and Development - Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing <br />BRIEF SUMMARY: <br />The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing is a HUD required study of <br />the availability of housing for all income levels, focusing on low to <br />moderate income families. The study seeks to ensure that all types of <br />housing are available in the community to all people. The study reviews <br />the demographics of the community, environmental factors, planning and <br />zoning requirements and more to ensure that every effort is being made to <br />provide adequate housing to all people. The community should attempt to <br />address any barriers found. <br />Recommendations include more outreach with regard to Fair Housing <br />Laws, assistance to non - profits who provide home buying and rental <br />assistance, expansion of transportation as opportunities arise, and <br />ensuring development regulations allow for all types of housing. The <br />Analysis of Impediments is required to be updated as needed for HOME <br />and CDBG grants. <br />REQUESTED ACTION: <br />Motion to adopt the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing for Cabarrus <br />County. <br />EXPECTED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: <br />SUBMITTED BY: <br />Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, AICP <br />F -6 Page 91 <br />