R-2024-170 - 7/11/2024 RESOLUTION NO.R-2024-170
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock ("City") has prepared the 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan
and the 2024 Annual Action Plan, ("Plan") which identifies how the City will use federal resources to
meet priority community needs,and
WHEREAS, the Plan identifies resources which will improve the lives of the City's residents
by providing homeownership assistance, improving neighborhoods,providing economic opportunities,
and'delivering needed services,and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt said 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan and the 2024 Annual
Action Plan,
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to authorize the Mayor to execute the subsequent
Funding/Approval Agreement that will be submitted to the City by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development("HUD")for approval to receive the grant funds,Now Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,TEXAS,
That the City Council hereby adopts the 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan and the 2024 Annual
Action Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all
purposes.
That the Mayor or City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the
City any relevant applications or certifications in reference to the 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan and the
2024 Annual Action Plan attached hereto as Exhibit"A."
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and
subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was
open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter
hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551,Texas Government Code,as amended.
0112.20242;48569188-5773
RESOLVED this 11th day of July, 2024.
CRAICIMORG , Mayor
City of Round ck, Texas
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EXHIBIT
Executive Summary
ES-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Round Rock,Texas is an entitlement community that receives Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop
viable urban communities primarily for low-and moderate-income persons.These funds are used to carry
out a wide range of community development activities directed toward revitalizing neighborhoods,
providing decent housing, economic development and providing improved community facilities and
services.
As a recipient of CDBG funds, the City is required to prepare a Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The
Consolidated Plan identifies and prioritizes the City's affordable housing, community development and
economic development needs and strategies to guide the use of its CDBG funding for the next five years.
The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of
the actions,activities,and specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address
the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan.
The City of Round Rock has prepared a draft FY 2024—2028 Consolidated Plan and FY 2024 Annual Action
Plan. The City will receive an allocation of $642,233 in CDBG funds for the FY 2024 Action Plan for the
program period of October 1, 2024—September 30, 2025. For the five-year period covering the FY 2024-
2028 Consolidated Plan(October 1,2024—September 30,2029),the City anticipates receiving$3.2 million
in resources to be available through CDBG.
Through the development of this Consolidated Plan,the City of Round Rock identified priority needs and
accompanying strategies that are designed to keep individuals and families in their existing homes,
provide individuals access to supportive services, especially special needs populations, and improve
neighborhoods.
2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment
Overview
In developing the FY 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan, the City gathered information through various
methods including a review of available housing market and economic data, census data, engagement
with local stakeholders, community meetings, and a community needs survey which received 77
responses.The draft Consolidated Plan was also informed by other City plans and initiatives including the
Round Rock 2030 Comprehensive Plan. This process formed the strategic plan to identify priority needs
for the Consolidated Plan.
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Through this process, the City has identified the following priorities and goals for the 2024-2028
Consolidated Plan:
Priority: Provide Decent,Safe Affordable Housing
Goal:Preservation of affordable housing through rehabilitation of existing housing stock
Priority: Provide Neighborhood Improvements
Goal:Create suitable living environments through public facilities and public infrastructure
improvements to enhance neighborhoods
Priority: Provide Public Services for Special Needs Populations
Goal: Provide public services to address the needs of low-income households and special needs
populations such as seniors and children
Priority: Provide Economic Development Opportunities
3. Evaluation of past performance
The City of Round Rock was awarded $628,948 in CDBG funds for Program Year 2022-2023. The City
continued to deliver programs and implement activities to achieve the goals and objectives described in
the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan and the 2022 Annual Action Plan. A total of$700,162.08 in CDBG funds
were expended during the 2022 Program Year.
Round Rock's Consolidated Plan outlines three overarching goals:
1)To provide decent housing by preserving housing stock,increasing the availability of affordable housing,
and reducing discriminatory barriers
2)To provide a suitable living environment through safer, more livable neighborhoods
3)To expand opportunities through homeownership opportunities.
Funding priorities, highlights, and an assessment for carrying out the 2022 CDBG Program and prior year
activities are listed below:
• Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry Program expended $25,000 in CDBG 2022
funds and assisted 874 low-income residents, 171 of which were Female Head of Household
and 373 were Hispanic/Latino.
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• Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance Program expended$25,000 in CDBG
2022 funds and assisted 78 low-income residents, 33 of which were Female Head of
Household and 34 were Hispanic/Latino.
• Meals on Wheels expended the$11,114 in CDBG 2022 funds and assisted 160 Seniors of
which 27 were Hispanic/Latino.
• CASA Child Advocacy Program expended$20,000 in CDBG 2022 funds and assisted 76
children of which 27 were Hispanic/Latino.
• Sacred Heart Community Clinic expended $13,228 in CDBG 2022 funds and assisted 173 low-
income residents with health care services. Of those 173 households, 124 were Hispanic and
19 were Female Head of Household.
• Seven(7) low to moderate income residents were assisted with the Home Repair Program
during the 2022 program year and a total of$149,826.95 in CDBG prior years funds were
expended.
• Settlement Park Improvements Project started and $19,073.88 was expended for purchase
of quarry stones, purchase and installation of new picnic tables and trash receptacles,and
installation of a new fence at the basketball court.
• Program Administration 2022 in the amount of$125,789 were expended.
• Bowman Park Improvements CDBG 2021 funds in the amount of$311,130.25 were
expended. Improvements included replacement of aging amenities, conversion of trail to
concrete, extension of looping trail, and irrigation improvements.
• The Bus Shelter Enhancement Project was started during CDBG Program Year 2022. The
formal bid solicitation process was completed, and a contract was awarded. The bus
shelters were ordered,and delivery time is sixteen weeks putting installation and
completion in CDBG Program Year 2023.
• The Chisholm Valley Sidewalks(CDBG 2021) had delays due to TCEQ permit application.
TCEQ approved the plans, and a formal bid solicitation was conducted in CDBG Program
Year 2023.
4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process
A key element of this Consolidated Plan is its emphasis on citizen participation and stakeholder
engagement to guide the City in identifying needs and establishing priorities and goals for the use of its
CDBG funds. The City used a variety of methods to engage the community in the Consolidated Planning
process with the goal of obtaining broad participation. Following is a summary of the City's citizen
participation process:
• Community Needs Assessment Survey—A needs assessment survey was made available to the
public online and hard copies were available upon request.The survey was available from March
13—May 31, 2024.The survey was advertised on the City's website and the City sent direct links
of the surveys to nonprofit/service providers. The local paper also ran a brief story highlighting
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the City's Consolidated Planning process which included a link to the survey. The City of Round
Rock received 77 responses to the survey.
• Stakeholder Meetings - The City held two in-person stakeholder meetings and two virtual
stakeholder meetings with non-profit organizations, representatives from City departments, and
other social service agency providers to obtain input on the housing and community development
needs in Round Rock.
• One-on-One Stakeholder Consultations - Individual stakeholder consultations were held with
numerous providers to obtain input on community needs and other resources and programs
available to address needs.
• Community Meetings - Two in-person community meetings were held with participants of the
senior center and public housing residents.
• Public Hearings - The City held two public hearings. The first public hearing held on March 28,
2024, during the development of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan and the second
public hearing was held on July 11, 2024, after publication of the draft Consolidated Plan and
Annual Action Plan summary on June 7, 2024.A thirty-day comment period was held June 7-July
11, 2024. Notice of the public hearings and thirty-day comment period were published in the
Round Rock Leader Newspaper in English and Spanish in accordance with the City's Citizen
Participation Plan. Notices of the public hearings, thirty-day comment period and the draft
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan summary were posted on the City's website, sent to
stakeholders, placed at the public library, senior center, Round Rock Housing Authority, Round
Rock Serving Center, and posted to Nextdoor.
S. Summary of public comments
The community needs assessment survey received 77 responses and of these, 27 persons provided
comments about the community needs in Round Rock. Below is a summary of these comments received
from residents. A copy of the survey results and complete list of comments is located in the public
participation section of the Consolidated Plan.
Neighborhood and Infrastructure Improvements — Residents indicated that sidewalk gaps need to be
addressed. There are areas in the community that lack sidewalks and this issue was also raised in the
community meeting held at the Round Rock Public Housing Authority. Walking these areas without
sidewalks creates a safety hazard for the residents, especially those who have to walk to bus stops for
public transportation. Others stated that streets need to be repaved.The City has attempted to provide a
temporary fix by adding tar over cracks but now these streets are covered with tar which lowers the
aesthetic quality of the neighborhood. Other comments related to neighborhood, facility and
infrastructure improvements include requests for more bike racks on bike trails; the need for lighting at
parks, basketball courts, and soccer practice fields; and general comments on the need for repair to City
of Round Rock streets, roads, and infrastructure.
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Public Services and Services for Special Needs Populations—Residents commented on the need for the
following services and programs: services and programs focused on the LGBTQ+ community and
particularly the LGBTQ+ youth; senior transportation programs; more senior service programs; more
services for the indigent; financial assistance programs that assist with rent and utilities; mental health
services for teens and young adults; assistance with childcare subsidies for low income families and
assistance to non-profit organizations operating childcare centers at a lower cost.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
The City accepted all comments provided during the public engagement process. Any comment
received during the public comment period of June 7-july 11 will be addressed and added to this plan.
7. Summary
The City of Round Rock used a variety of methods to engage residents and stakeholders to broaden
participation and input on the development of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.
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The Process
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b)
1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those
responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source
The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and
those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Department/Agency Role Name
Community and Neighborhood Services
Lead Agency Round Rock Department
CDBG Administrator Round Rock Elizabeth Alvarado
HOME Administrator N/A N/A
Table 1—Responsible Agencies
Narrative
The City of Round Rock's Community Development Office located within the Community and
Neighborhood Services Department is the lead administrator responsible for the development of the
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans and administration of the CDBG Program.Annual funding
requests generally open in February with applications due in Mid-March. Funding decisions are made in
April or May. The primary responsibilities of the Community Development Office are to research local
social and reinvestment needs of the community;develop priorities and strategies to address these needs
in consultation with City departments and local public and private service organizations; apply for CDBG
program funds and distribute them to public and private organizations that best meet the identified
needs; provide technical assistance to these organizations and other project sponsors and monitor all
project activities to ensure compliance with HUD regulatory and policy requirements.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Elizabeth Alvarado,CDBG Coordinator
City of Round Rock Community&Neighborhood Services
221 East Main Street
Round Rock,TX 78664
(512) 341-3328 office
ealvarado@roundrocktexas.sov
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PR-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(1) and
91.315(1)
1. Introduction
The City developed an outreach plan for the development of the Consolidated Plan aimed at maximizing
efforts to increase resident and stakeholder participation. The City consulted with residents and
numerous community stakeholders through meetings and interviews.
The City held two in-person stakeholder meetings, two virtual stakeholder meetings, several individual
consultations, and two in-person community meetings.The needs assessment survey was made available
via online, and hard copy and was available in both English and Spanish. The City also published survey
notices online on the City's website and sent direct links of the surveys to nonprofit/service providers and
requested assistance with outreach.
The City held two public hearings for the 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan.The first public hearing was held
on March 28, 2024 before city council, during the development of the Consolidated Plan and the second
public hearing was held on July 11, 2024, after publication of the draft Consolidated Plan and Annual
Action Plan summary on June 7,2024.A thirty-day comment period was held June 7-July 11,2024. Notice
of the public hearings and thirty-day comment period were published in the Round Rock Leader
Newspaper in English and Spanish in accordance with the City's Citizen Participation Plan. Notices of the
public hearings,thirty-day comment period and draft Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan summary
were posted on the City's website,sent to stakeholders, placed at the public library,senior center, Round
Rock Housing Authority, Round Rock Serving Center, and posted to Nextdoor.
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(1)).
The City of Round Rock regularly consults with housing providers, private and governmental health, and
services agencies through meetings and coordination of activities. The City participates in the monthly
Williamson County Non-Profit Networking Meeting which is an education forum supporting Williamson
County and Central Texas non-profit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, governmental
organizations and other to discuss programs, initiatives, and activities.
The City also attends Round Rock Housing Authority (RRHA) board meetings and coordinates with the
RRHA regarding public service activities.
During the development of the Consolidated Plan,the City held two stakeholder group meetings on March
27 & 28, 2024 to gather input from several social service organizations, City departments, housing
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providers,and health providers.Additional input from social service agencies and other stakeholders was
gathered during individual virtual meetings.
The City invited neighboring jurisdictions including Williamson County, City of Pflugerville,Travis County,
and City of Austin to participate in stakeholder meetings or individual meetings for the development of
the Consolidated Plan.
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
The Texas Homeless Network(THN)is the agency that provides Continuum of Care services for the balance
of the State of Texas including the City of Round Rock. There is no local CoC agency in Round Rock or
Williamson County. In 2019, the Wilco Homeless Coalition was created by volunteers Ebby Green,
President, and Jose Lopez, Secretary, as they and organizations like Bluebonnet Trails, a mental health
care facility for adults,adolescents and children with serious mental illness and other emotional disorders,
began to notice that housing was increasingly in short supply in the county.The Coalition is a collaboration
of members and stakeholders in Wilco and is affiliated with the Texas Homeless Network
(https://www.thn.org/) as part of its Continuum of Care, which is a collaborative approach to planning
and funding for services related to homelessness.The City of Round Rock CDBG Staff actively participates
in the Wilco Homeless Coalition.
In October 2023,The Wilco Homeless Coalition and the Volunteer Center hosted the Williamson County
Homelessness Awareness Event. Service providers from various organizations participated to assist
community members who attended to gain a greater understanding of this issue and learn how they can
volunteer. Using the Round Rock Independent School District's definition of homelessness, there are an
estimated 1,000 students experiencing homelessness that includes living in a car, or with a friend or
relative, or in some other community shelter.
The Wilco Homeless Coalition will continue to coordinate with THN on the annual Point in Time Count and
work towards addressing homelessness issues in Round Rock and providing resources to persons at risk
of or experiencing homelessness.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate
outcomes,and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HM IS
The City of Round Rock does not receive ESG funds. The City coordinates with the Wilco Homeless
Coalition and THN to address homelessness.
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2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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Table 2—Agencies,groups,organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization Texas Homeless Network
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Homelessness Strategy
Consultation? Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs-Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs-Unaccompanied youth
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Provided information and data for the
consulted and what are the anticipated Consolidated Plan. E-mail and individual
outcomes of the consultation or areas for consultation.THN continues to coordinate
improved coordination? with the Wilco Homeless Coalition on
homelessness issues and referrals for
assistance.
2 Agency/Group/Organization HOPE ALLIANCE
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Homelessness Strategy
Consultation? Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs-Families with children
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group and
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
3 Agency/Group/Organization Sacred Heart Community Clinic
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs-Families with children
Consultation?
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
4 Agency/Group/Organization Opportunities for Williamson and Burnett
Counties
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services—Elderly Persons
Services—Persons with Disabilities
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation? Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
5 Agency/Group/Organization CASA of Williamson County
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Needs Assessment
Consultation? Homeless Needs—Families with children
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
6 Agency/Group/Organization Wilco Homeless Coalition
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Homelessness Strategy
Consultation? Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs-Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs-Unaccompanied youth
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Participated in individual consultation.Wilco
consulted and what are the anticipated Homeless Coalition will continue to work in the
outcomes of the consultation or areas for community on homelessness issues.
improved coordination?
7 Agency/Group/Organization Williamson County Childrens Advocacy Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
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8 Agency/Group/Organization Williamson County and Cities Health District
Agency/Group/Organization Type Health Agency
Other government-County
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
Non-Homeless Special Needs
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs, and participated in
improved coordination? individual consultation.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Ladders for Leaders
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
Services-Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Economic Development
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
10 Agency/Group/Organization Texas Baptist Children's Home
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
it Agency/Group/Organization Central Texas Community Foundation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services—Foundation
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Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
12 Agency/Group/Organization Round Rock Fire Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type Fire Protection
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
13 Agency/Group/Organization Round Rock Code Enforcement
Agency/Group/Organization Type Code Enforcement
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
14 Agency/Group/Organization Round Rock Community Development
Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type Community development
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
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15 Agency/Group/Organization Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type Parks and Recreation
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
16 Agency/Group/Organization Round Rock Police Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type Law Enforcement
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
17 Agency/Group/Organization Round Rock Municipal Court
Agency/Group/Organization Type Municipal Court
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
18 Agency/Group/Organization Round Rock Planning Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type Planning
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
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consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
19 Agency/Group/Organization Round Rock Office of Emergency Management
Agency/Group/Organization Type Emergency Management
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
20 Agency/Group/Organization Round Rock Transportation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Transportation
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended individual consultation; provided
consulted and what are the anticipated input on community development and housing
outcomes of the consultation or areas for needs.
improved coordination?
21 Agency/Group/Organization Habitat for Humanity
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
22 Agency/Group/Organization Senior Access
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services—Elderly
Services—Persons with Disabilities
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Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
23 Agency/Group/Organization Jail to Jobs
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended the stakeholder focus group,
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on community development
outcomes of the consultation or areas for and housing needs.
improved coordination?
24 Agency/Group/Organization Upwards
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Individual consultation and provided input on
consulted and what are the anticipated community development and housing needs.
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
25 Agency/Group/Organization Rock on Center for Kids
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services—Children
Services—Persons with Disabilities
What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation? Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Individual consultation and provided input on
consulted and what are the anticipated community development and housing needs.
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization Type Services—Employment
Services- Education
What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation? Economic Development
Market Analysis
Strategic Plan
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Individual consultation and provided input on
consulted and what are the anticipated community development and housing needs.
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
27 Agency/Group/Organization Round Rock Area Serving Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Food
Services—Financial Assistance
What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation? Strategic Plan
Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Attended stakeholder focus group, provided
consulted and what are the anticipated input on community development and housing
outcomes of the consultation or areas for needs.
improved coordination?
28 Agency/Group/Organization Round Rock Housing Authority
Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
Housing
Services-Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Needs Assessment
Consultation? Public Housing Needs
Anti-Poverty Strategy
How was the Agency/Group/Organization Individual consultation; provided data and
consulted and what are the anticipated provided input on housing and public housing
outcomes of the consultation or areas for needs.
improved coordination?
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
During the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City of Round attempted to consult several
organizations providing a wide array of services to residents, particularly low to moderate income
persons. Some of these organizations did not respond to an invitation to consult.
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How . . the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the
goals
Continuum of Care Texas Homeless The Texas Homeless Network is the organization that
Network handles the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care.
The goals of the Bos CoC plan were reviewed and were
Texas Balance of considered when developing the strategic plan.
State Continuum
of Care (BoS CoC)
Round Rock 2030 City of Round Rock This long-range document serves as the policy guide and
Comprehensive framework for land use decisions for the next decade.The
Plan plan highlights how the City has changed over the past
decade and creates a vision for what Round Rock might
look like in the year 2030. This plan helped inform with
needs and goals for the Strategic plan.
Hazard Mitigation City of Round Rock The goals of the hazard mitigation plan helped to inform
Plan hazard mitigation risk for low-to moderate-income
households. This plan is updated every five years. During
the development of this Consolidated Plan,the City of
Round Rock was in the process of updating its plan.
Table 3—Other local/regional/federal planning efforts
Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any
adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan
(91.215(l))
The City of Round Rock Community and Neighborhood Services coordinates with the Round Rock Housing
Authority, Wiliamson County, and Wilco Homeless Coalition in the implementation of the Consolidated
Plan.
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PR-15 Citizen Participation — 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal setting
The City of Round Rock conducted a Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment survey beginning March 13, 2024, and ending May 30, 2024. The City
utilized a comprehensive outreach approach that included stakeholder communications, stakeholder meetings, social media posts, and the City's
websites and promotion of the outreach on the city news page. A hard copy and online version of the survey, in English and Spanish, was made
available for distribution to local non-profits. This public engagement process assisted in identifying priority needs of low-income households in
Round Rock.
A total of 77 survey responses were received. Residents were given the option to complete a survey or e-mail a comment. In addition,community
input meetings were held on March 28, 2024,to gather resident input at Baca Senior Center and at the Round Rock Public Housing Authority.
The City held a needs assessment Public Hearing on March 28, 2024, at the City council meeting. A public notice of the meeting was published in
the Round Rock Leader newspaper. Four representatives from non-profit agencies signed up to speak and all comments were accepted.
The City issued a Public Notice in the Round Rock Leader in English and Spanish on June 7, 2024, initiating the public comment period on the
draft Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan from June 7, 2024-July 11, 2024. The second public hearing took place at the City council
meeting on July 11, 2024. All comments received at this public hearing will be incorporated into the Consolidated Plan.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Modeof Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL(if
response/attendance
and reasons
1 Public Meeting Non- A community See Citizen All comments were
targeted/broad meeting was held at Participation accepted.
community the Baca Senior section.
Center on March 28,
2024. Information
about the
Consolidated Plan
was available to the
senior center
participants.
Approximately 30
senior center
participants were
present during the
event. Some
residents completed
a paper survey.
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Sort Order ModeOutreach Target of Outreach
response/attendance
and reasons
2 Public Meeting Residents of Public A community See Citizen All comments were
and Assisted meeting was held at Participation accepted.
Housing the Round Rock section.
Public Housing
Authority on March
28, 2024. Information
about the
Consolidated Plan
was available to
public housing
residents and the
community.
Approximately 6
housing authority
residents attended
and completed a
survey.
3 Public Meeting Community Two stakeholder See Citizen All comments were
Stakeholders and meetings were held Participation accepted.
Non-Profit on March 27, 2024. A section.
Organizations total of 27
participants attended
the meeting. In
addition, virtual
meetings were held
with an additional 18
stakeholders.
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Sort Order ModeOutreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL(If
response/attendance
and reasons
4 Public Hearing Non- A public hearing was See Citizen All comments were
targeted/broad held on March 28, Participation accepted.
community 2024, at the city section.
council meeting to
gather input on the
needs assessment of
the Consolidated
Plan.A total of 4
agencies registered
to speak at the Public
Hearing.
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Sort Order ModeOutreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL(if
response/attendance
and reasons
5 Newspaper Ad Non- A newspaper ad See Citizen All comments were
targeted/broad announcing the draft Participation accepted.
community Consolidated Plan Section.
and Action Plan was
published in the
Round Rock Leader
on June 7, 2024. The
notice also
announcedthe
second public hearing
to be held on July 11,
2024. A copy of the
draft plan was made
available on the City's
website. Notices
were also placed at
the library, RRHA,
Round Rock Area
Serving Center and
the senior center and
posted on the City's
website.
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL(if
response/attendance
and reasons
6 Public Hearing Non- A second and final See Citizen All comments were
targeted/broad public hearing was Participation accepted.
community held on July 11, 2024, section.
at the city council
meeting to receive **All comments
any comments on the received will be
final draft of the incorporated into
Consolidated Plan. the final
Consolidated
Plan**
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Sort Order ModeOutreach Target of Outreach
response/attendance
and reasons
7 Surveys and Public Non- The City of Round A total of 77 survey All comments were
Input targeted/broad Rock conducted a responses were accepted.
community Consolidated Plan received. See
Needs Assessment Citizen
survey beginning Participation
March 13, 2024, and section.
ending May 30, 2024.
A hard copy and
online version of the
survey, in English and
Spanish, was made
available for
distribution.The
survey was also sent
out to Round Rock
homeowners
associations.The
survey was also
promoted on the
City's Public Input
website page from
May 13-30, 2024.
Table 4—Citizen Participation Outreach
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Needs Assessment
NA-05 Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
The Needs Assessment allows the City to collect and analyze quantitative data and qualitative information
and examines the housing and services needs of households with low-or moderate-incomes(LMI), people
experiencing homelessness, and other special populations the housing and services needs of households.
This section provides summaries on population trends, demographics, incomes, poverty levels, and
housing problems in the City of Round Rock in order to reveal insights that will guide the City's strategic
plan for use of available funding. Furthermore, the Needs Assessment examines data related to sub-
populations of Round Rock residents who are likely to face greater housing needs when compared to the
general population, including racial and ethnic minority populations, persons living in or on a waitlist for
public housing, homeless persons, and persons living with HIV/AIDS. The Needs Assessment concludes
with a review of non-housing community development needs, including the need for public facilities,
public improvements, and public services.
The additional data included in this Needs Assessment is intended to supplement the data provided by
HUD. Whenever possible, the additional data references the most recent U.S. Census data that is
available; specifically, the five-year estimates (2018-2022) from the American Community Survey.
Furthermore, where even more up-to-date data was available, such as data related to homes sales prices
and market rents, the Needs Assessment also references that data. In some instances, the best available
data references the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), rather than the City of Round
Rock exclusively; in such instances,the narrative or maps will note that the data relates to the MSA. Maps
are also utilized to help add additional context for the data.
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NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (a,b,c)
Summary of Housing Needs
According to the 2020 Census Data,the population of Round Rock was last estimated at 128,810 and has
incurred a 17% increase in growth from 109,690 since 2010. In 2021, the total number of households in
Round Rock was 41,895. Furthermore, the median household income was estimated at $86,121 in 2022
compared to$67,321 for the state of Texas.
The City of Round Rock has continued to experience strong growth.This growth has contributed to rising
housing prices and limited affordable supply. The City's lowest income renters have had a harder time
finding affordable units.
Cost burden and severe cost burden, for both renter and owner households, are the most common
housing problems in Round Rock. According to the HUD tables below, 3,065 low- to moderate-income
renter households (32% of all low- to moderate-income renters) experience cost burden and 2,350 low-
to moderate-income renter households (24% of all low-to moderate-income renters) experience severe
cost burden. Among low-to moderate-income owner households, 34 percent are cost burdened and 18
percent are severely cost burdened.
The HUD-provided tables show cost burden and other housing problems by the Area Median Income
levels (AMI). Low-income renters, making 30 percent or below AMI, are disproportionately impacted by
severe cost burden and owners making between 50 to 80 percent AMI are disproportionately impacted
by cost burden.
According to the resident survey from the Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, Round
Rock residents' top housing challenges are: increasing rent prices, not being able to afford a down
payment to buy a house, and not being able to easily or safely access public transportation.
Round Rock stands out from the region for its relatively low segregation and high racial and ethnic
diversity of residents and rising incomes of Black/African American households relative to housing costs.
Round Rock renters are less likely to worry about rent increases than renters regionwide (according to the
regional fair housing survey).
Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent %Change
Year:2020
Population 109,690 128,810 17%
Households 35,580 41,895 18%
Median Income 72,412 86,121 19%
Table 5-Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Data Source: 2000 Census(Base Year),2016-2020 ACS(Most Recent Year)
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Number of Households Table
0-30%HAMFI >30-50%HAMFI >50-80%HAMFI >80-100%HAMFI >100%HAMFI
Total Households 3,375 4,590 7,300 5,780 20,865
Small Family Households 915 2,295 3,450 2,615 13,275
Large Family Households 210 419 780 670 1,765
Household contains at least one
person 62-74 years of age 720 610 1,455 720 3,525
Household contains at least one
person age 75 or older 520 309 305 310 744
Households with one or more
children 6 years old or younger 1 6201 924 1,1641 1,0601 3,290
Table 6-Total Households Table
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
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Housing Needs Summary Tables
1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs)
Renter Owner
Number of Households OW%AMI >3030%AMI 150.81 >80-100%AMI Total _ 0.30%AN >30-50%AMI >50i0%AM >1110-100%AMI Total
Substandard Housing-lacking
complete plumbing or kitchen 30 4 35 40 109 125 0 0 25 150
facilities
Severely Overcrowded-With 30 15 25 55 105 30 0 65 0 95
>1.51 people per room(and
complete kitchen and lumbin
Overcrowded-With 1.01-1.5
people per room(and none of 135 175 200 165 675 60 30 55 55 200
the aboveproblems
Housing cost burden greater
than 50%of income(and none 1,890 705 105 0 2,700 480 365 150 20 1.015
of the aboveproblems)
Housing cost burden greater
Man30%of income(and none 140 2,200 1515 165 4,020 110 585 1,175 390 2,260
of the aboveproblems)
Zero/neptive Income(and 180 0 0 0 1E0 105 0 0 0 105
none of th aboveproblems)
Table 7—Housing Problems Table
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen
or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden)
Renter Owner
Number of Households 0.30%AMI >30-50%AMI >50-11 AMI _>g0.100%AMI Total 0..3_0_%_A_M_I _ N0.50%AMI >50-80%AMI 180-300%AMI Tog
Having 1 or more of four
housing problems 4,365 6,405 4,765 900 16,435' 2,960 2,155 3,960 1,466 10,530
Having none of four housing
problems 740 330 4,966 4,470 10,505 295 1,485 5,220 5,666 12,665
Household has negative Income,
but none of the ,her housing
problems 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ol 0
Table 8—Housing Problems 2
Data Source Comments: CHAS Data
3. Cost Burden > 30%
t•. Renter Owner
• Number of Households 0.30%AMI 30.50%AML >50-80%AMI AN > AMI Total.-
Small Related 610 1,700 850 3,160 190 425 610 1,225
Large Related 120 200 165 485 60 149 80 269
Elderly 615 320 195 1,130 325 265 240 830
Other 825 840 540 2,205 110 125 395 630
Total need by income 2,1.70 3,060. 1,750 6,980 685 964 1,325 2,974
Table 9—Cost Burden>300A
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
4. Cost Burden > 50%
Renter OMmar
Number of Households 0-30%AMI >30A&AMI I >
Small Related 0 0 350 350 190 155 0 345
Large Related 0 0 20 20 60 19 20 99
Elderly 615 180 25 820 230 115 30 375
Other 0 7901 ISO 940 95 0 0 95
Total need by income 615 970 545 2130 S75 289 so 914
Table 10—Cost Burden>50%
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
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What are the most common housing problems?
The most common housing problem for both owners and renters is housing cost:-burden.
According to CHAS data (2016-2020):
• Renter and Owner households at 30% AMI are disproportionately experiencing severe housing
cost burden (over 50%of income).
• Renter households at 30%-50%AMI are disproportionately experiencing housing cost burden
(over 30%of income).
• Owner households at 50%-80%AMI are proportionately experiencing housing cost burden (over
30%of income).
• Renter households at 50%AMI and below are most likely to be affected by one or more of four
housing problems.
• Owner households at 30%AMI and below are most likely to be affected by one or more of four
housing problems.
Renter households are experiencing a higher rate of housing problems overall.
Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems?
"Small related" renter and "other" (may include singles, roommates, people living in group homes, etc.)
renter households are the most affected by cost burden. Data demonstrates:
• 610 small related renter households, 615 elderly renter households, and 825 other renter
households at 30%AMI are cost burdened
• 615 elderly renter households at 30%AMI are severely cost burdened
• 1700 small related renter households at 30%AMI are cost burdened
Elderly renter households at 30%AMI or below are disproportionately impacted by cost burden. Overall,
renters are more likely than owners to experience housing problems.
Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children
(especially extremely low-income)who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either
residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of
formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and
are nearing the termination of that assistance.
Based on 2016-2020 CHAS data, Renter households at 30% AMI or below are disproportionately
experiencing severe house burden spending more than 50% of their income on housing are most at risk
of becoming homeless.
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The Central Texas Fair Housing Survey provides additional insight into two types of households that are
currently housed but may be at imminent risk of homelessness.Those households are described below.
• Households with incomes less than$25,000(11%of 259 respondents):
• Among households with incomes less than $25,000, more than one in four live in large families;
half are renters and 27 percent are precariously housed. Nearly half(48%) have children under
the age of 18 in the home.Slightly less than half(45%)live in a household that includes a member
with a disability. Nearly three in 10(27%)are unemployed or looking for work, 14 percent receive
disability benefit income,and 5 percent are retired.
• Housing challenges experienced by Round Rock's low-income households include "inadequate
sidewalks, street lights, drainage, or other infrastructure in my neighborhood" (32%), a member
of the household with a disability has difficulty getting around the neighborhood due to broken
or missing sidewalks(27%),one in four(23%)"need help taking care of myself/my home and can't
find or afford to hire someone,"and one in four(23%) "can't pay my utilities".
• Precariously housed (10% of 259 respondents)—couch-surfing or otherwise not included on a
lease,staying in emergency shelters, or living in transitional housing programs:
• Compared to the typical Round Rock resident,those who are precariously housed are three times
more likely to have incomes less than$25,000. Precariously housed residents comprise nearly one
in four (23%) of all large family survey respondents. In Round Rock, the median age range of
precariously housed survey respondents is 25 to 34, younger than the median of all Round Rock
respondents(ages 45 to 54). Precariously housed residents are slightly less likely than the typical
Round Rock resident to have children under age 18 living in the home (44%versus 50% overall).
Precariously housed residents are also more likely than the typical resident to live in a household
with a person with a disability (35% versus 22%). Precariously housed residents are much less
likely than the average resident be employed full time (21%versus 62%), and nearly one in five
(17%) precariously housed respondents are unemployed/looking for work.
• Housing challenges among the precariously housed include:living in a home that is not big enough
for the family(17%), "1 need help taking care of myself/my home and can't find or afford to hire
someone" (17%), "1 can't pay my utilities" (17%), and difficulty finding a place to rent due to bad
credit/history of evictions/foreclosure(13%).
There are no active rapid re-housing assistance programs in Round Rock, but Hope Alliance provides
emergency shelter, counseling, and case management at its confidential, secure, shelter location for
victims of family violence and sexual assault. While the shelter is only open to women and children,
alternative emergency shelter can be arranged for male or transgender survivors to ensure that all victims
have access to these services.The shelter is open 24 hours a day,365 days a year.Most families stay about
30 days. Food,clothing,safety planning,case management,counseling,legal advocacy, hospital and court
accompaniment, tutoring, and assistance with crime victim compensation and protective orders are
available throughout the stay. Hope Alliance services Williamson County.
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In addition, during focus group meetings and consultations, stakeholders identified the following needs
for individuals and families with children who are at risk of experiencing homelessness:
• Additional affordable housing units
• Additional vouchers to access affordable housing
• Affordable childcare
• Additional resources to assist persons who are not traditionally counted as at risk of homelessness
such as persons who"couch surf' and multiple families living in one single household due to lack
of affordable housing in the area
In addition,the Point-in-Time(PIT)Report serves as a survey of individuals and families experiencing both
sheltered and unsheltered homelessness.Although the PIT Count estimates persons already experiencing
homelessness, an examination of the data can help inform the characteristics of low-income individuals
and families who may be at risk of becoming homeless. The 2024 PIT Count for the City of Round Rock
identified 22 total unsheltered persons, including 3 children (under 18 years of age) and 0 young adults
(age 18-24). Individuals and families who are most "at-risk" of homelessness are persons vulnerable to
losing permanent housing due to domestic violence,substance abuse, mental illness, overcrowded living
conditions,and households earning less than 30%AMI,paying more than 50%of their income on housing,
or those who have prior episodes of homelessness.
If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a
description of the operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to
generate the estimates:
There is currently no available estimate of the size of the at-risk population.
Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an
increased risk of homelessness
Housing cost burdens coupled with stagnant wages will continue to impact a high number of low-income
residents at risk of homelessness. Those who are cost burdened will be disproportionately affected by
housing precarity, particularly when faced with overcrowding, domestic violence, or nearing the end of
subsidized voucher programs.
Consultations with stakeholders identified typical indicators of at-risk populations as:
• Precariously housed (e.g., couch-surfing, living in hotel/motel)
• Inability to pay utilities
• Inability to pay property taxes
• Eviction or foreclosure notices
• Inability to secure housing due to criminal history
• History or eviction or foreclosure
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Based on the Central Texas Fair Housing Survey, we estimate that 10 percent of Round Rock's
households are precariously housed, approximately 3,837.
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NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems — 91.205 (b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to
the needs of that category of need as a whole.
Introduction
This section compares the existence of housing problems among racial and ethnic groups in relation to
the jurisdiction as a whole to determine whether any group(s) experience(s) a disproportionate burden
of the area's housing problems. According to HUD guidelines, a disproportionately greater need exists
when households comprised of a certain racial or ethnic group experience housing problems at a rate at
least 10 percentage points higher than the jurisdiction. The following series of tables examines different
housing problems by racial and ethnic groups across the 0%-30%,30%-50%,50%-80%,and 80%-100%AMI
bands.
The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities
2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities
3. Between 1.0 and 1.5 persons per room
4. Cost Burden over 30%
By HUD's definition of disparity as 10% or higher, a few different racial and ethnic groups experience a
disproportionately greater need when it comes to housing problems. Below are breakdowns of the
proportion of the jurisdiction experiencing housing problems within each income bracket, and the
racial/ethnic groups experiencing disproportionately greater need related to housing problems within
each income band.
0-30%AMI:
• Within this income band, 82% of households experience one or more of the four housing
problems.
• All racial groups in this income band similarly experience housing problems with one of the four
housing problems. It should be noted that no American Indian, Native Alaskan or Pacific Islander
households were documented in this income band.
30-50%AM I:
• Within this income band, 89% of households experience one or more of the four housing
problems.
• Pacific Islanders in this band experience disproportionately greater need, with 100% of Pacific
Islander households(20)experiencing one or more of the four housing problems.
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50-80%AM I:
• Within this income band, 65% of households experience one or more of the four housing
problems.
• Black/African American households in this band experience disproportionately greater need,with
76% (570) experiencing one or more of the four housing problems.
80-100%AMI:
• Within this income band, 23% of households experience one or more of the four housing
problems.
• White and Hispanic households in this band experience disproportionately greater need,with 23%
of White households (650) and 25%of Hispanic households (255) experience one or more of the
four housing problems.
0%-30% of Area Median Income
DisproportionaLly
Household has
Has one or more Has none of the no/negative
Housing Problems of four housing four housing income,but none
problems problems of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,104 165 295
White 919 35 110
Black/African American 305 45 35
Asian 125 0 25
American Indian,Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 690 85 115
Table 11-Disproportionally Greater Need 0-30%AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per
room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
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30%-50%of Area Median Income
Disproportionatty Greater Need i
Household has
Has one or more Has none of the no/negative
Housing Problems of four housing fourhousing income,but none
problems problems of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 3,275 414 0
White 1,299 174 0
Black/African American 320 70 0
Asian 115 10 0
American Indian,Alaska Native 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 20 0 0
Hispanic 1,390 140 0
Table 12-Disproportionally Greater Need 30-50%AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per
room,4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
50%-80%of Area Median Income
Disproportionalty50%-80%AMI
Household has
Has one or more Has none of the no/negative
Housing Problems of four housing four housing income,but none
problems problems of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 3,744 2,045 0
White 1,974 1,030 0
Black/African American 570 180 0
Asian 190 115 0
American Indian,Alaska
0 20 0
Native
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 789 630 0
Table 13-Disproportionally Greater Need 50-80%AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:
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1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per
room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
80%-100%of Area Median Income
Disproportionally Greater Nee• :0%-100%AMI
Household has
Has one or more Has none of the no/negative
Housing Problems of four housing four housing income, but none
problems problems of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,035 3,564 0
White 650 2,139 0
—Black/African American 80 360 0
Asian 30 215 0
American Indian,Alaska
0 15 0
Native
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 255 755 0
Table 14-Disproportionally Greater Need 80-100%AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per
room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
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NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems —91.205
(b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to
the needs of that category of need as a whole.
Introduction
This section compares the existence of severe housing problems among racial and ethnic groups in
relation to the jurisdiction as a whole to determine whether any group(s)experience(s)a disproportionate
burden of the area's housing problems. According to HUD guidelines, a disproportionately greater need
exists when households comprised of a certain racial or ethnic group experience housing problems at a
rate at least 10 percentage points higher than the jurisdiction.
The following series of tables examines different housing problems by racial and ethnic groups across the
0%-30%, 30%-50%, 50%-80%, and 80%-100%AMI income bands.
The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities
2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities
3. More than 1.5 persons per room
4. Cost burden over 50%
By HUD's definition of disparity as 10% or higher, a few different racial and ethnic groups experience a
disproportionately greater need when it comes to housing problems. Below are breakdowns of the
proportion of the jurisdiction experiencing housing problems within each income band, and the
racial/ethnic groups experiencing disproportionately greater need related to housing problems within
each income band.
0-30%AMI:
• Within this income band, 78%of households experience one or more of the four severe housing
problems.
30-50%AMI:
• Within this income band, 40%of households experience one or more of the four severe housing
problems.
• Asian and Pacific Islander households in this band experience disproportionately greater need,
with 72%of Asian households (90) and 100%of Pacific Islander households (20) experience one
or more of the four severe housing problems.
50-80%AM I:
• With this income band, 13% of households experience one or more of the four severe housing
problems.
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• Disproportionately greater need is not experienced by any specific racial or ethnic group.
80-100%AM I:
• With this income band, 5% of households experience one or more of the four severe housing
problems.
0%-30%of Area Median Income
HousingSevere • • 0%-30%AMI
Household has
Has one or more Has none of the no/negative
Severe Housing Problems* of four housing four housing income, but none
problems problems of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 2,004 275 295
White 844 115 110
—Black/African American 305 45 35
Asian 100 20 25
American Indian,Alaska 0 0 0
Native
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 685 89 115
Table 15—Severe Housing Problems 0-30%AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room,4. Cost Burden over 50%
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30%-50%of Area Median Income
Severe Housing Problems i
Household has
Has one or more Has none of the no/negative
Severe Housing Problems* of four housing four housing income, but none
problems problems of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 1,464 2,234 0
White 669 804 0
Black/African American 120 275 0
Asian 90 35 0
American Indian,Alaska
0 0 0
Native
Pacific Islander 20 0 0
Hispanic 535 1,000 0
Table 16—Severe Housing Problems 30-50%AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
50%-80%of Area Median Income
,Severe Housing Problems 50%-80%
Household has
Has one or more Has none of the no/negative
Severe Housing Problems* of four housing four housing income, but none
problems problems of the other
housing problems.
Jurisdiction as a whole 745 5,039 0
White 325 2,669 0
Black/African American 105 640 0
Asian 65 240 0
American Indian,Alaska
0 20 0
Native
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 215 1,199 0
Table 17—Severe Housing Problems 50-80%AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
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*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
80%-100%of Area Median Income
Problems,Severe Housing 80%-100%
Household has
Has one or more Has none of the no/negative
Severe Housing Problems* of four housing four housing income, but none
problems problems of the other
housing problems
Jurisdiction as a whole 235 4,365 0
White 100 2,689 0
—Black/African American 30 410 0
Asian 30 215 0
American Indian,Alaska 0 15 0
Native
Pacific Islander 0 0 0
Hispanic 80 925 0
Table 18—Severe Housing Problems 80-100•/6 AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
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NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens — 91.205 (b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to
the needs of that category of need as a whole.
Introduction:
This section compares the existence of housing cost burden and severe cost burden among racial and
ethnic groups in relation to the jurisdiction as a whole to determine whether any group(s) experience(s)
a disproportionate burden of the area's cost burden. According to HUD guidelines, a disproportionately
greater need exists when households comprised of a certain racial or ethnic group experience housing
problems at a rate at least 10 percentage points higher than the jurisdiction.
A household is considered cost burdened if they spend between 30% and 50% of monthly income on
housing costs, and severely cost burdened if they spend more than 50% of monthly income on housing
costs.
Looking at the Housing Cost Burden Table (below), the proportion of the population most greatly
burdened by housing costs is the Pacific Islander group with 100% of the population experiencing cost
burden compared to 29% of the jurisdiction (as a whole). It should be noted that the total number of
Pacific Islander households is too low to accurately assess disproportionate needs.
Housing Cost Burden
Greater Need:Housing Cost Burdens by AMI
No/negative
Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% income(not
computed)
Jurisdiction as a whole 26,659 6,544 3,824 310
White 16,055 3,399 1,903 110
Black/African American 2,315 790 475 50
Asian 1,870 220 250 25
American Indian,Alaska Native 60 0 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 01 201 0
Hispanic 5,824 1,8251 1,0801 115
Table 19—Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens AMI
Data Source: 2016-2020 CHAS
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NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion — 91.205(b)(2)
Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately
greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole?
By HUD's definition of disparity as 10% or higher, a few different racial and ethnic groups experience a
disproportionately greater need when it comes to housing problems. Below are breakdowns of the
proportion of the jurisdiction experiencing housing problems within each income bracket, and the
racial/ethnic groups experiencing disproportionately greater need related to housing problems within
each income band.
30-50%AMI:
• Pacific Islanders in this band experience disproportionately greater need, with 100% of Pacific
Islander households (20) experiencing one or more of the four housing problems.
50-80%AMI:
• Black/African American households in this band experience disproportionately greater need,with
76% (570) experiencing one or more of the four housing problems.
80-100%AMI:
• White and Hispanic households in this band experience disproportionately greater need,with 23%
of White households (650) and 25%of Hispanic households (2SS) experience one or more of the
four housing problems.
If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs?
Differences in housing needs by race and ethnicity can also be assessed by differences in homeownership
rates,access to publicly assisted housing, and lived experiences and challenges with obtaining housing.As
discussed in the region's Analysis of Impediments, homeownership rates for Black/African American
residents and Hispanic residents are lower than for Non-Hispanic White residents. It should be noted that
the gap in ownership rates between Non-Hispanic White and minority households is smaller in Round
Rock than in the region overall and the City has higher rates of minority ownership than many other
jurisdictions in Central Texas.
Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your
community?
The distribution of residents by race and ethnicity is demonstrated in the map below. The map shows a
concentration of the Black residents in the northcentral part of the city, a concentration of Hispanic
residents in central census tracts, and some concentration of Black/African American residents in central
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and southern parts of the city. Overall, Round Rock has relatively low segregation of residents by race or
ethnicity compared to other central Texas cities.
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NA-35 Public Housing — 91.205(b)
Introduction
Private housing market factors combined with a lack of federal funding for public housing create extra challenges for housing authorities.The data
tables below show the current inventory of publicly supported housing in Round Rock and the populations served.
Round Rock Housing Authority was established in 1966, with the first development built in 1972.Today, the Housing Authority owns 88 units and
administers 107 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. Another 123 vouchers are port-ins from over 90 other PHAs around the U.S. Approximately
318 total persons are assisted through RRHA's programs.
Of the 88 public housing units, 28 units in Cushing are mainly for the elderly,with some family households. Both Westwood and Lance Haven have
30 units for family households. No public housing home ownership initiative currently exists.
Round Rock Housing Authority's housing portfolio previously included 11 scattered site properties, but the housing authority received HUD
approval to dispose of these units. As of June 2024, all families residing at these scattered sites have been relocated and 9 of the 11 properties
have been sold; the remaining 2 properties are listed for sale. Residents living in these homes were given the option to purchase the home at
market rate prior to listing them for sale on the open housing market.The proceeds from the sale of these properties will be used to renovate the
existing 88 aging PHA units that are in much need of renovations. The RRHA is in the process of hiring a consultant to develop a plan for the
rehabilitation of these units.
For Housing Choice Voucher holders,state law prohibits cities and counties from including Source of Income as a protected class,which can create
barriers to using vouchers in the private market. Regionwide,voucher holders have fewer options for using their vouchers than five years ago(due
to market price increases) and landlords have no requirement or incentive to accept voucher holders; voucher holders also report the highest
levels of segregation in the region, according to the Regional Al resident survey.
Totals in Use
Vouchers
Special Purpose Voucher
Public Housing by Program Type I Cert ,e Mod-Rehab Public Housing Veterans Affairs
Total Project-based Tenant-based Family Unification
Supportive Program Disabled*
Housing
t;of Units Vouchers In Use 0 0 99 188 0 188 0 0 0
Table 20-Public Housing by Program Type
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*includes Non-Elderly Disabled,Mainstream One-Year,Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition
Data Source: PIC(PIH Information Center)
Characteristics of Residents
Vouchers
Characteristics of Public Housing Special Purpose Voucher
Residents by Program Type
E
Mod-Rehab Public Housing Veterans Affairs
Total Project-based Tenant-based Family Unification
Supportive
Housing Program
Average Annual Income 0 1 0 13,950 14,432 0 14,432 0 0
Average length of stay 0 0 5 5 0 5 0 0
Average Household size 0 0 1 3 0 3 0 0
#Homeless at admission 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
#of Elderly Program Participants
0 0 49 17 0 17 0 0
(>62)
#of Disabled Families 0 0 17 39 0 39 0 0
#of Families requesting accessibility
0 0 99 188 0 188 0 0
features
#of HIV/AIDS program participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
#of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table 21—Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
Data Source: PIC(PIH Information Center)
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Race of Residents
Vouchers
Special Purpose Voucher
CertMkate Mod-Rehab Public Housing Veterans Affairs
Total Project-based Tenant-based Family Unification
Supportive Program Disabled*
Housing
White 0 0 74 64 0 64 0 0 0
Black/African American 0 1 0 19 120 0 120 1 0 0 0
Asian 0 0 5 3 0 3-1 0 0 0
American Indian/Alaska Native 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
'Indudes NorrEldedy Disabled,Mainstream One-Year,Mainstream Five-Year,and Nursing Home Transition
Table 22—Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
Data Source: PIC(PIH Information Center)
Ethnicity of Residents
Vouchers
AW Special Purpose Voucher
by Program Type Certificate Mod-Rehab Public Housing Veterans Affairs
Total Project-based Tenant-based Family Unification
Supportive Disabled*
Housing Program
Hispanic F 0 0 30 28 0 28 0 0 0
Not Hispanic 0 0 69 160 0 160 0 0 0
-Includes Non-Eldedy Disabled,Mainstream One-Year,Mainstream Flue-Year,and Nursing Home Transition
Table 23—Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
Data Source: PIC(PIH Information Center)
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Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible
units:
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination based on disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial
assistance.The Round Rock Housing Authority makes accommodations for persons with disabilities as units are available.Currently,one-bedroom
first floor units are available for those with disabilities.
Round Rock Housing Authority has a total of 88 Public Housing units at three locations in the city. They have 107 Housing Choice Vouchers and
123 Portability Vouchers that have been transferred into Round Rock.
In March 2024,the Round Rock Housing Authority opened the application portal to accept applications to be placed on a waiting list.They received
over 1,580 applications and through a lottery system,600 people were selected to be placed on the waiting list.This was a 75%increase compared
to 2023,when the Round Rock Housing Authority received 900 applications for the opportunity to be placed on the waiting list.
Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders
During the development of the Consolidated Plan,a meeting was held at the Round Rock Housing Authority to obtain input from residents on their
needs. Residents provided the following comments:
• Although they reside in public housing units,their income is not sufficient to meet their monthly rent and utility expenses.
• Residents expressed the need for better access to assistance programs for food, rent, utilities,transportation,and other public services.
• Several RRHA residents rely on public transportation, and many expressed concern and frustration that the bus stop was recently moved
to a location further from the housing authority, which caused a safety hazard for the residents as there are portions of the route to the
bus stop that did not have a sidewalk. In addition,the bus stop is lacking seating and a covered shelter.
• One resident commented that the housing units are not well maintained,and service calls are not handled in a timely manner.
• Based on a consultation with the housing authority staff,transportation is one of the greatest needs of the public housing residents.
In summary, the public housing residents expressed that transportation, the cost of housing, utilities and other basic necessities were major
challenges.
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The year over year increase in applications for housing choice vouchers from 900 in 2023 to 1,580 in 2024 further demonstrates the affordable
housing challenges that many residents are facing.
A focus group was held with current residents of the Round Rock Housing Authority to understand their immediate needs. Participants expressed
a need for the following:
• A talented,trusted, and reliable maintenance team is important to address the needs and concerns of the residents and is a contributing
factor to their overall well-being and safety;
• Providing more community-based events and programming that contribute to the overall health and well-being of residents, such as
community gardens, picnics, and exercise classes;
• Better communication with the housing authority and internal protocols to address resident concerns;
• Better healthy food options—many depend on the pantry for food; and
• Access to quality healthcare, which is a current barrier for many residents.
One resident described the need for more community events: ""Residents are always looking for opportunities to get together and connect with
each other. Sometimes it's easy to stay in your house and not get outside and socialize. More opportunities to socialize with one another, such as
a picnic or community garden,would be such a wonderful addition to our community."
Overall, residents felt that attaining affordable housing was a major challenge in Round Rock.
How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large
The need for affordable housing units is an issue as the data demonstrated. In March 2024, the Round Rock Housing Authority opened the
application portal to accept applications to be placed on a waiting list. They received over 1,580 applications and through a lottery system, 600
people were selected to be placed on the waiting list.This was a 75%increase compared to 2023,when the Round Rock Housing Authority received
900 applications for the opportunity to be placed on the waiting list. In addition to an increase in housing units, the most immediate needs of
public housing residents include supportive services such as childcare, food delivery, access to healthcare, and reliable transportation.
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NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment — 91.205(c)
Introduction:
The City of Round Rock is part of the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care along with 39 Consolidated Plan jurisdictions throughout the State,
administered by the Texas Homeless Network.The Texas Homeless Network(THN) is the"collaborative applicant" and leads the HUD Continuum
of Care Grants. THN is a nonprofit membership-based organization helping Texas communities to prevent and end homelessness. THN is a
S01(c)(3)organization that is partially funded through Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and Texas Department of State Health
Services. THN provides training and technical assistance around the State of Texas helping service providers and communities better serve the
homeless population with the end goal of preventing and ending homelessness.
Homeless needs are being addressed on a regional basis with coordinated services and shelters provided by agencies located in Round Rock and
Austin,Texas.
The following agencies provide temporary shelter, transitional housing, and other services:
• The Williamson County Crisis Center(Hope Alliance),funded with 2024 General Funds, offers emergency shelter for victims of domestic
violence and sexual assault.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center, currently funded by CDBG 2024 public services and general fund dollars, provides emergency shelter,
food and clothing vouchers as well as mortgage and utility assistance in an effort to prevent homelessness.
• Texas Baptist Children's Home, funded with 2024 General Funds, provides a variety of residential and nonresidential services for children
and families in need—these include housing for children and single-mother families as well as outreach and prevention services.
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Estimate the#of persons Estimate the# Estimate the# Estimate the# Estimate the#of
Population
experiencing homelessness on a experiencing becoming exiting days persons
given night homelessness homeless each homelessness experience
each year year each year homelessness
Sheltered Unsheltered
Persons in Households with Adult(s)and Child(ren) 0 5 0 0 0 0
Persons in Households with Only Children 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persons in Households with Only Adults 0 17 0 0 0 0
Chronically Homeless Individuals 0 2 0 0 0 0
Chronically Homeless Families 0 0 0 0 0 0
Veterans 0 2 0 0 0 0
Unaccompanied Child 0 0 01 0 0 0
Persons with HIV 0 0 01 0 0 0
Source:2024 Point In Time Report
If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of
days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically
homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth):
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Nature and Extent of Homelessness
Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered
(optional)
White 0 0
Black or African American 0 0
Asian 0 0
American Indian or Alaska Native 0 0
Pacific Islander 0 0
Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered
(optional)
Hispanic 1 0 0
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with
children and the families of veterans.
No data is available specifically for the City of Round Rock on the extent and nature of homelessness by
racial and ethnic group; however, stakeholders indicate there is a significant number of families with
children in need of housing assistance.
Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.
No current data is available specifically for the City of Round Rock on the extent and nature of
homelessness by racial and ethnic group.
Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.
As mentioned previously,the city of Round Rock is part of the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care.
No data is available specifically for the City of Round Rock on the nature and extent of unsheltered
homelessness. Homelessness is a regional issue and is best addressed countywide through the efforts of
both Williamson and Travis Counties and local jurisdictions. Since Round Rock's emergency shelter only
provides temporary facilities for displaced women and children, the City will work with area providers to
address its share of the homeless need through facilities and services provided at the regional level.
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NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment - 91.205 (b,d)
Introduction:
Round Rock is home to several populations that require stable housing and supportive services. Some of
these populations include the elderly and frail elderly,the severely mentally ill, developmentally disabled,
physically disabled, persons with alcohol/other drug addictions, and persons living with HIV/AIDS and
related diseases. Per the Consolidated Plan guidelines, below you will find a description of the special
needs populations in Round Rock.
It is increasingly difficult to fund non-homeless special needs projects due to the limited amount of
funding received annually to support housing and community development initiatives and the increasing
amount of basic community needs resulting from ongoing economic conditions. Other resources are
available at the federal, state, and local levels, including nonprofit organizations that area organizations
can solicit to help provide affordable housing opportunities and supportive services to the non-homeless
special needs populations in the city of Round Rock.
The City relies on area nonprofit organizations to provide many services to the non-homeless special
needs populations. The City will continue to support the efforts of these and other organizations that
provide housing and supportive services to non-homeless special needs individuals. The Williamson
County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) offers a variety of services to Round Rock and Williamson
County residents, including:
• Alcohol and drug testing services, counseling
• Women, infant and children (WIC) services
• Family assistance
• Public health services
• Senior services
• Emergency services
• HIV testing and counseling
Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community:
Disability. There are 5,965 households containing a person with a disability in Round Rock. About 2,600
households include a person with a hearing or vision impairment, 3,100 include a person with an
ambulatory limitation, 2,500 include a person with a cognitive limitation,and 2,900 include a person with
a self-care or independent living limitation (note there is overlap in the specific types of disabilities as
some people/households have more than one limitation).
Overall, 45%of households that contain a member with a disability have one or more housing problems.
By that measure, 2,655 households containing a person with a disability have some type of housing need.
Elderly households. In Round Rock, 6,468 households include at least one person 62 years or older,
accounting for 17 percent of all households. Of those, one third (2,100 households) have some type of
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housing need. Senior households may be less able to cope with increasing housing costs as they are more
likely to be living on a fixed retirement income.
Large families. There are 4,594 large family households in Round Rock. CHAS data indicates that 45
percent of these households have some type of housing problem. The most common housing need is
related to cost burden, but large households are also more susceptible to overcrowding.
Limited English proficient households. Over 1,700 households have limited E=nglish proficiency (LEP),
meaning they speak English less than very well. The most common languages spoken by LEP households
are Spanish (52% of all LEP households), Other Indo-European languages (20`.%), and Other Asian and
Pacific Island (23%). These households may have trouble accessing resources and/or housing-related
documents in their native language.The 5 percent of households with limited English proficiency that are
living in poverty are most likely to have acute housing needs.
At risk of homelessness. Households spending 50% or more of their income on housing are considered
at risk of homelessness. These households have limited capacity to adjust to rising home prices and are
vulnerable to even minor shifts in rents, property taxes,and/or incomes. In Round Rock,4,128 households
(11%of all households) are severely cost burdened and therefore at risk of homelessness.
Persons with alcohol or other drug addiction. In Round Rock, it is estimated that 5,830 residents, aged
18 years or older, live with a substance dependence. LifeSteps, is a non-profit organization located in
Round Rock whose mission is to eliminate substance abuse through prevention, intervention, counseling,
education, and family services. Programs target at-risk youth, ages 12 to 17, who are experiencing early
signs of substance abuse and/or other related risk factors and provide counseling for families in the
process of separation and/or divorce. LifeSteps also provides substance abuse education, including DWI
offender programs.
What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these
needs determined?
The non-homeless special needs populations in City of Round Rock have a wide range of service needs,
including transitional housing, supportive housing, counseling, care management, transportation to
health care facilities and employment, and more. Information was also retrieved from interviews and
focus group sessions with area organizations during the planning process.
Stakeholders who participated in the survey identified homeownership opportunities for low- and
moderate-income residents (67%), rental housing for low-income renters (61%), housing with a mix of
incomes (50%)as some of the top greatest unmet housing needs in Round Rock.
In a focus group with seniors and the elderly, residents expressed the need for affordable housing options,
including renting and/or buying new housing to renovating existing homes to meet their evolving needs,
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are the biggest concerns for senior citizens. They also expressed the need for more community centers,
like Baca, and better transportation to complete daily tasks that are currently inaccessible.
If the PJ will establish a preference for a HOME TBRA activity for persons with a specific
category of disabilities (e.g., persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness), describe their
unmet need for housing and services needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services
received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2) (ii))
The City of Round Rock is not a participating jurisdiction and only received CDBG funding
annually.
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NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs —91.215 (f)
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Facilities:
According to HUD, "Examples of public facilities include centers for seniors, persons with disabilities,
youth, and childcare centers, community centers, homeless shelters, housing for people with special
needs, libraries, health clinics, and neighborhood fire stations. Parks and recreational facilities are also
public facilities as are buildings owned by non-profit organizations that serve the public... Acquisition,
construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and installation of public facilities and improvements are
eligible activities."
There is an ongoing need for public facility improvements, particularly for ongoing improvements to aging
facilities that need repair, maintenance, and additional parks, community and/or senior centers.
How were these needs determined?
The residents of Round Rock indicated need for the following:
Neighborhood and Infrastructure Improvements — Residents indicated that sidewalk gaps need to be
addressed. There are areas in the community that lack sidewalks and this issue was also raised in the
community meeting held at the Round Rock Public Housing Authority. Walking these areas without
sidewalks creates a safety hazard for the residents, especially those who have to walk to bus stops for
public transportation. Others stated that streets need to be repaved.The City has attempted to provide a
temporary fix by adding tar over cracks but now these streets are covered with tar which lowers the
aesthetic quality of the neighborhood. Other comments related to neighborhood, facility and
infrastructure improvements include requests for more bike racks on bike trails; the need for lighting at
parks, basketball courts, and soccer practice fields; and general comments on the need for repair to City
of Round Rock streets, roads,and infrastructure.
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements:
According to HUD, public improvements include"infrastructure such as,streets, playgrounds,and
underground utilities."
The residents of Round Rock indicated need for the following:
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Neighborhood and Infrastructure Improvements — Residents indicated that sidewalk gaps need to be
addressed. There are areas in the community that lack sidewalks and this issue was also raised in the
community meeting held at the Round Rock Public Housing Authority. Walking these areas without
sidewalks creates a safety hazard for the residents, especially those who have to walk to bus stops for
public transportation. Others stated that streets need to be repaved.The City has attempted to provide a
temporary fix by adding tar over cracks but now these streets are covered with tar which lowers the
aesthetic quality of the neighborhood. Other comments related to neighborhood, facility and
infrastructure improvements include requests for more bike racks on bike trails; the need for lighting at
parks, basketball courts, and soccer practice fields; and general comments on the need for repair to City
of Round Rock streets, roads, and infrastructure.
How were these needs determined?
Upon engaging its residents with two public hearings, focus groups, one-on-one consultations, and an
online community needs survey, City staff identified public improvement projects that have been
prioritized by the Round Rock residents.
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Services:
CDBG funds can be utilized for a wide range of public service activities, including, but not limited to
employment services (e.g., job training); crime prevention and public safety; childcare; health services;
substance abuse services (e.g., counseling and treatment); and fair housing counseling; education
programs;energy conservation;services for senior citizens;services for homeless persons; down payment
assistance; and recreational services.
Public Services and Services for Special Needs Populations— Residents commented on the need for the
following services and programs: services and programs focused on the LGBTQ+ community and
particularly the LGBTQ+ youth; senior transportation programs; more senior service programs; more
services for the indigent; financial assistance programs that assist with rent and utilities; mental health
services for teens and young adults; assistance with childcare subsidies for low income families and
assistance to non-profit organizations operating childcare centers at a lower cost.
How were these needs determined?
Upon engaging its residents with two public hearings, focus groups, one-on-one consultations, and an
online community needs survey,City staff issued a Requests for Applications in order to undergo its annual
CDBG funding process. Annual funding requests generally open in February with applications due in Mid-
March. Funding decisions are made in April or May. The primary responsibilities of the Community
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Development Office are to research local social and reinvestment needs of the community; develop
priorities and strategies to address these needs in consultation with City departments and local public and
private service organizations; apply for CDBG program funds and distribute them to public and private
organizations that best meet the identified needs; provide technical assistance to these organizations and
other project sponsors and monitor all project activities to ensure compliance with HUD regulatory and
policy requirements.
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Housing Market Analysis
MA-05 Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:
Round Rock's principal housing-related issue is the current and continued affordability of housing amid
increasing housing costs and stagnant wages. As such, it is imperative that the city explore solutions that
will minimize the cost of development and maximize affordability opportunities especially for renters at
or below 30%AMI and preserve existing affordable units for owners.
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MA-10 Number of Housing Units — 91.210(a)&(b)(2)
Introduction
This section utilizes the latest Decennial Census (2020), 2016-2020 Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, and the American Community Survey (ACS) one-year
estimates(2022)and five-year estimates(2018-2022),to examine the composition of the housing
market and determine whether the availability of all housing meets the needs of low- and
moderate-income households.
Census data shows that there are 45,859 housing units in Round Rock, which is an increase of
4522 units from the total of 41,337 units accounted for at the prior Consolidated Plan in 2019.
The most prevalent housing unit type is 1-unit detached structures, which account for 64% of the
housing stock.The next most common housing unit type is multifamily structures with 5-19 units,
which accounts for 29% of the housing stock.
Single family homes make up a majority of the units in the city of Round Rock representing 68%
of the housing stock and comparing to Williamson County at 73.29% and the State of Texas at
64.7%.
Across the area, an estimated 55.58% or 25,083 households owned their home between 2018-
2022. The average size of a household in this area was 2.65 between 2018-2022, as compared to
the average household size for the county and the state, 2.67 (Williamson County) and 2.73
(Texas) respectively.
Owner-occupied units with two or three bedrooms make up 58% of the units and 56% of renter-
occupied units with two or three bedrooms. This data is consistent with the composition of
Round Rock's housing market, which is comprised predominantly of single-family, owner-
occupied units with two to three bedrooms.
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All residential properties by number of units
All Residential Property by Number of Units
Property Type Number %
1-unit detached structure 29,793 65%
1-unit,attached structure 988 2%
2-4 units 1,927 4%
5-19 units 13,151 29%
20 or more units 0 0%
Mobile Home, boat, RV, 0 0%
Total 45,859 100%
Table 24—Residential Properties by Unit Number
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS
Unit Size by Tenure
Owners Renters
BEDROOMS Number % Number %
No bedroom 0 0% 1,126 5%
1 bedroom 184 1% 5,473 26%
2 or 3 bedrooms 14,448 58% 11,744 56%
4 or more bedrooms 10,280 41% 2,604 12%
Total 24,912 100% 20,947 100%
Table 25—Unit Size by Tenure
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS
Estimated Median Income of a Household
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Describe the number and targeting(income level/type of family served) of units assisted with
federal, state, and local programs.
The Austin Tenants Council's "Guide to Affordable Housing in the Greater Austin Area" provides an
overview on affordable housing in the City of Round Rock supported federal, state, and local programs.
There is a total of 12 publicly supported housing developments in Round Rock, for a total of affordable
units at varying income bands. Since development of the last Consolidated Plan,Waters at Sunrise,a Low-
Income Housing Tax Credit Project with 300 units available to households at or below 60%AMI was added
to the affordable housing portfolio in Round Rock.
Two properties specifically serve the elderly residents, and one property serves households with a person
with a disability. There is a large range of funding sources and programs that support affordable housing
in Round Rock, including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Low Income Housing Tax Credit
(LIHTC), Project Based Section 8, Public Housing, USDA Rural Development, HUD Section 202, and
Affordable Housing Disposition Program (AHDP/AHP).
Affordable Housing Units in Williamson County
Very Low Low Income Market Rate
7Apple
- Total
Income Units Units Units
ek 36 26 114 176
ding Senior Village 0 143 0 143
ce Apartments 0 54 18 72
Chisholm Trail 0 50 0 50
Cushing Center 0 30 0 30
Henna Townhomes 0 160 0 160
Lance Haven 0 30 0 30
Liberty Hill Villas 0 0 0 100
Red Hills Villas 0 168 0 168
Round Tock Oak Grove 0 24 0 24
Trinity Place Apartments 0 68 0 68
Waters at Sunrise 0 300 0 300
Total 36 1,053 132 1,321
Source:Guide to Affordable Housing in the Greater Austin Area
Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population?
CHAS Data(2016-2020)shows that a total of 2,700 renter households at varying income bands at or below
80%AMI are severely cost burdened with housing costs greater than SO% of their income. Additionally,
data indicates that a total of 1,890 renter households at or below 30% AMI experience housing are
disproportionately and severely cost burdened with housing costs greater than 50%of their income.There
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are not enough affordable housing units city of Round Rock with only 1,089 affordable housing units of
which 330 are available to extremely low-income households. For perspective, median housing rents have
increased 89% from $839 in 2010 to $1,589 in 2022 with median incomes increasing only by 19% since
2020 from $72,412 to $86,121.
Owner households with incomes between 50% and 80% AMI are experiencing cost burden paying more
than 30% of their income on housing. This is becoming more prevalent in Round Rock as median home
values have increased . Median home values have increased 168%since 2010 from $165,800 to$444,400
in 2022.
It is important to note that this does not include persons who are homeless.The city of Round Rock CDBG
staff participated in the 2024 Point in Time Count (PIT). The 2024 PIT Count for the City of Round Rock
identified 22 total unsheltered persons, including 3 children (under 18 years of age) and 0 young adults
(age 18-24).
In focus groups, stakeholders strongly agreed that the availability and affordability of housing in general
are the most important issues concerning quality housing in Round Rock. Growth concerns from limited
housing supply to the movement of persons experiencing homelessness to Round Rock was brought up
many times in the focus group.
Describe the need for specific types of housing:
Specific housing types include:
• Affordable Rental Units specifically for households at or below 30%AMI.
• Homeownership Opportunities for low-and moderate-income residents. The median close
price is $464,495 for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area as published in the Texas Real
Estate Research Center's Housing Report.This created a need for housing that is priced at or
below$250,000.
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MA-15 Housing Market Analysis: Cost of Housing - 91.210(a)
Introduction:
Steady price increases have been observed in both the renter and owner markets in Round Rock, Texas.
For renter households,ACS Data shows median contract rents increased 89%from$839 in 2010 to$1,586
in 2022. This represents an increase of about 20% between each of the five-year periods from 2010 to
2015 and an increase of$584 over 12 years. Median home values increased 168%from $165,800 in 2010
to$444,400 in 2022.
The Housing Report published by the Texas Real Estate Research Center, as of April 2024, the median
close price was$464,495. Median price declined 0.11%YoY from $465,000 to$464,495,while the median
price per square foot declined from $234.45 to $233.64. Months inventory for single-unit residential
housing rose from 3.1 to 4.0 months' supply, and days to sell declined from 110 to 95.
Rapidly rising home sales prices and steadily increasing rents are issues that will negatively affect the
ability of low- and moderate-income residents to secure housing that is affordable. While rising home
sales prices benefit existing homeowners who choose to sell their homes or borrow against their home's
equity, these higher sales prices prevent low- and moderate-income homebuyers from being able to
purchase a home. If low- and moderate-income homebuyers are priced out of the single-family housing
market,they will either leave the city to find housing that is affordable or will be forced to rent a housing
unit, which prevents them from building wealth through homeownership. Additionally, a steady trend of
rising rents in the city means that renting a housing unit may also be out of reach low- and moderate-
income households, especially households with incomes at or below 30%AMI.
Cost of Housing
Cost of Housing Base Year: Most Recent
%Change
2010 Year: 2022
Median Home Value $165,800.00 $444,400.00 168%
Median Contract Rent $839.00 $1,586.00 89%
Table 26-Cost of Housing
Data Source: 2010 Census(Base Year),2022 ACS(Most Recent Year)
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Rent • Number %
Less than $500 152 1%
$500 to$999 781 4%
$1,000 to$1,499 7,863 40%
$1,500 to$1,999 6,412 32%
$2,000 or more 4,592 23%
Total 19,800 100%
Table 27-Rent Paid
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS
Housing Affordability
• • - • Renter Owner
Household Income<=30% HAMA 225 140
Household Income>30%to<=50%HAMA 150 355
Household Income>50%to<=80% HAMA 2,110 1,855
Household Income>80%to<=100% HAMA 2,460 2,405
Household Income>100% HAMA 4,590 15,445
Total 9,535 20,200
Table 28-Housing Affordability
Data Source: 2018-2022 CHAS
Monthly Rent
• Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
Fair Market Rent $1,519 $1,635 $1,924 $2,470 $2,840
High HOME Rent $1,414 $1,516 $1,822 $2,096 $2,319
Low HOME Rent $1,102 $1,181 $1,417 $1,638 $1,827
Table 29-Monthly Rent
Data Source: HUD FMR and HOME Rents
Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels?
Increasing rents and home prices have caused more Round Rock households to be cost burdened or
severely cost burdened.Data shows that 1,860 renter households making 30%AMI are disproportionately
severely cost-burdened yet there are only 330 rental units affordable to these extremely low-income
households.These households and other low-income households will have a hard time finding sufficient
housing that is affordable in Round Rock.
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How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or
rents?
Given the projected increase in population over the next five years and beyond,the continued increase in
home values is likely to reduce the number of available affordable housing units. On the rental side, an
increase in the number of units renting for$1,000 or more per month will keep pressure on the market
to meet the demand for higher market-rate units. As a result, there will be little, if any, incentive for the
private market to expand the affordable housing market in Round Rock.
As noted in NA-10, "Small related" renter and "other" (may include singles, roommates, people living in
group homes, etc.) renter households are the most affected by cost burden. Data demonstrates:
• 610 small related renter households, 615 elderly renter households, and 825 other renter
households at 30%AMI are cost burdened
• 615 elderly renter households at 30%AMI are severely cost burdened
• 1700 small related renter households at 30%AMI are cost burdened
Elderly renter households at 30%AMI or below are disproportionately impacted by cost burden. Overall,
renters are more likely than owners to experience housing problems.
How do HOME rents/Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact
your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing?
That Round Rock's rent is under the Fair Market Rent means there is some naturally occurring affordable
housing in Round Rock based on regional affordability standards. Rising rents in the region overall will put
additional pressure on the Round Rock market so it will be important for Round Rock to work to preserve
existing affordable housing (both naturally occurring affordable housing and publicly assisted units that
may be near the end of their affordable restriction term).
According to CHAS data (2016-2020):
• Renter and Owner households at 30% AMI are disproportionately experiencing severe housing
cost burden (over 50%of income).
• Renter households at 30%-50%AMI are disproportionately experiencing housing cost burden
(over 30%of income).
• Owner households at 50%-80%AMI are proportionately experiencing housing cost burden (over
30%of income).
• Renter households at 50%AMI and below are most likely to be affected by one or more of four
housing problems.
• Owner households at 30% AMI and below are most likely to be affected by one or more of four
housing problems.
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Renter households are experiencing a higher rate of housing problems overall.
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MA-20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing —91.210(a)
Introduction
This section provides an overview of the condition of Round Rock's housing stock. Much of these data are
from HUD's 2016-2020 CHAS and the 2022 ACS, which are the most recent data available.
Definitions
Standard Condition:A dwelling unit which meets HUD Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (HQS)with no
major defects in the structure and only minor maintenance is required. Such a dwelling will have the
following characteristics: reliable roofs,sound foundations,adequate and stable floors,walls,and ceilings,
surfaces and woodwork that are not seriously damaged nor have paint deterioration, sound windows and
doors, adequate heating, plumbing and electrical systems, adequate insulation and adequate water and
sewer systems and are not overcrowded as defined by local code.
Substandard condition: A dwelling unit that does not does not meet HUD section 8 HQS which includes
lacking the following:complete plumbing,complete kitchen facilities,efficient and environmentally sound
sewage removal and water supply, and heating source.Additionally,the dwelling may be overcrowded as
defined by local code.
Substandard but suitable for rehabilitation:A dwelling unit, at a minimum,does not meet HQS with some
of the same features as a "substandard condition" dwelling unit. This unit is likely to have deferred
maintenance and may have some structural damage such as a leaking roof,deteriorated interior surfaces,
and inadequate insulation. A "substandard but suitable" dwelling unit however, has basic infrastructure
(including systems for clean water and adequate waste disposal) that allows for economically and
physically feasible improvements and upon completion of rehabilitation meets the definition of a
"standard" dwelling unit.
Condition of Units
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
With!one selected Condition 4,230 17% 7,370 42%
With selected Conditions 120 0% 415 2%
With three selected Conditions 0 0% 30 0%
With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0%
No selected Conditions 20,195 82% 9,540 55%
Total 24,545 100% 17,355 100%
Table 30-Condition of Units
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS
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Year Unit Built
Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 13,097 52% 10,163 51%
1980-1999 9,332 37% 7,196 36%
1950-1979 2,463 10% 2,550 13%
Before 1950 191 1% 141 1%
Total 25,083 100% 20,050 100%
Table 31—Year Unit Built
Data Source: 2018-2022 CHAS
Vacant Units
Suitable for Not Suitable
Vacant Units Rehabilitation for Total
Rehabilitation
Vacant Units
Abandoned Vacant Units
REO Properties
Abandoned REO Properties
Table 32-Vacant Units
The City of Round Rock does not track vacant buildings by suitability for rehabilitation. The American Community
Survey (ACS) estimates there are 417 vacant buildings in Round Rock that are not listed for rent, for sale, or for
seasonal, recreational,or occasional use.
Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation
Single family housing rehabilitation will continue to be a high priority over the next five years.
One goal is to attempt to maximize the impact of the improvements with other CDBG investments in the
area, such as neighborhood clean-ups. The day of the neighborhood clean-up, the city deploys the Tool
Lending Center (TLC) which allows residents the opportunity to check out tools to keep their
neighborhoods beautiful and healthy. Neighborhood cleanups are done several times a year throughout
the City of Round Rock in selected neighborhoods facilitated by the Community and Neighborhood
Services Department (CAN). During these clean-ups, bulk and brush pick-up services are available. In
addition, assistance with yard work is available for those that are elderly, disabled or have a medical
condition. If volunteers are available, a fire inspection of the home can be provided.
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In resident and stakeholder focus groups, housing rehabilitation was identified as a top housing need,
particularly for seniors and elderly residents, who require renovations of existing homes to meet their
evolving needs.
Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low-or Moderate-Income Families with LBP
Hazards
As shown in the table above, an estimated 509 owner occupied, and 404 renter occupied housing
units in Round Rock were constructed before 1980 and have children under the age of 6 living in
them. If these units contain a proportionate share of persons in poverty as the City proportion
overall (8% of families with children live in poverty in Round Rock), then 41 owner occupied and
32 renter occupied housing units in Round Rock could be occupied by low-income families with
children that could contain lead-based paint hazards. The City of Round Rock CDBG program has
procedures in place to comply with the Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act. These
procedures include notification, identification, and treatment (if necessary).
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MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing — 91.210(b)
Introduction:
Totals Number of Units
Vouchers
Total Number of Units by Program Type
Gr~e Mod-Rehab Public HoYSlrt� Special Purpose Voucher
Total Project-based Tenant-based Veterans F ZIN Disabkd
Affairs 1_Un_ific_tion
#of Units Vouchers Available 0 0 10094 0 0 _ 0 0 0
#of Accessible Units 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 0
•Indudes Nan-Eldedy Disabled,Mainstream One-Yew,Moinstream flue-Yew,and ftsina Nome T—ItiM
Table 33—Total Number of Units by Program Type
Data PIC(PIH Information Center)
Source:
Describe the supply of public housing developments:
As shown in the table above, there are 100 public housing units in Round Rock, operated by the Round
Rock Housing Authority. Eighty-eight units are part of the three public housing locations and the other
11, one being a duplex which counts as two units, were scattered sites that have since been put up for
sale by the Round Rock Housing Authority. Of the 12 scattered sites, nine have sold to date. Proceeds
from the sale of the scattered sites will be used to renovate the other 88 public housing units.
Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction,
including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan:
Round Rock Housing Authority owns 88 public housing units. Most of the units were built during the early
70's but have been well maintained over the years. The units currently show normal wear and tear, but
overall,they are in good condition considering the number of years they have been in place.
HUD Real Estate Assessment Center(REAC)scores for the Round Rock Housing Authority have consistently
been between 85-92 over the past several years. HUD inspects public housing units approximately every
two years,depending on the housing authority and the current HUD rating.The purpose of the inspections
is to make sure that the properties are being maintained in a decent and safe condition. The Round Rock
Housing Authority works hard to maintain all units in the best condition possible.
Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Condition
Public Housing Development777 Average Inspection Score
Alevelopments 88
Table 34-Public Housing Condition
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Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:
HUD is encouraging housing authorities to consider redeveloping their properties using a variety of
programs/tools. Some of these include HUD's Rental Assistance Demonstration Grant (RAD), Section 18
and Section 22 programs. Due to reduced HUD funding,there are limited funds for capital improvements.
The Round Rock Housing Authority is working to revitalize housing through HUD's Rental Assistance
Demonstration Grant.
Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low-
and moderate-income families residing in public housing:
Round Rock Housing Authority strives to promote self-sufficiency and enhance the lives of its residents.
To meet these goals, RRHA has undertaken several initiatives.
RRHA has started a Senior Gardening Program. The housing authority coordinates with the local A&M
Agricultural Program to provide health and nutrition education classes and promote healthy living. This
includes healthy cooking, exercise, and the promotion of gardening and growing fresh food. There are
three series of classes.
Round Rock Housing Authority also provides the following activities to residents:
• A quarterly newsletter is provided to keep residents informed on RRHA activities;
• RRHA provides an after-school program during the school year and a summer learning enrichment
program, operated by Baptist Children's Home,for public housing residents;
• Quarterly luncheons are provided for senior residents;
• Through a partnership with Texas State University, residents have access to health screenings;
• RRHA is seeking a community partner to provide financial literacy classes and they also plan to
establish a community garden.
Round Rock Housing Authority will continue to seek partnership opportunities to enrich the lives of PHA
residents.
A seven-member board, including a resident board member, oversees the organization. The board is
appointed by the Mayor. Each board member serves a two-year term.
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MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services — 91.210(c)
Introduction
The City of Round Rock is not a recipient of Emergency Solutions Grant Funds. Even so, the City does use CDBG funding to increase access to
affordable housing, support public services targeting people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.This section discusses facilities
and services related to addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness in Round Rock.
Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional permanent Supportive Housing Beds
Housing Beds
Voucher/
Year Round Beds Under
(Current& New)
Seasonal/ Current& New Current& New Development
Overflow Beds
Households with Adult(s) and Child(ren) 24 0 0 0 0
Households with Only Adults 8 0 0 0 0
Chronically Homeless Households 0 0 0 0 0
Veterans 0 0 0 0 0
Unaccompanied Youth 0 0 0 0 0
Table 35-Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
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Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the
extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons.
The City of Round Rock is not a recipient of Emergency Solutions Grant Funds. Even so, the City does use
CDBG funding to increase access to affordable housing, support public services targeting people
experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.This section discusses facilities and services related
to addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness in Round Rock.
List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly
chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their
families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40
Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe
how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations.
The following agencies provide temporary shelter, transitional housing and other services:
• The Williamson County Crisis Center (Hope Alliance), funded with 2024 General Funds, offers
emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center,currently funded by 2024 CDBG public services and general fund
dollars, provides emergency shelter, food and clothing vouchers as well as mortgage and utility
assistance in an effort to prevent homelessness.
• Texas Baptist Children's Home, funded with 2024 General Funds, provides a variety of residential
and nonresidential services for children and families in need—these include housing for children
and single-mother families as well as outreach and prevention services.
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MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services — 91.210(d)
Introduction
This section of the Consolidated Plan addresses special needs facilities and services as well as
the activities that Round Rock plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing
and supportive services needs that are identified in this section. Including the elderly, frail
elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or
other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and
any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs.
Persons with Disabilities. Supportive services are a critical component of creating opportunity for people
with disabilities to live in integrated settings in the community. These services are particularly important
for residents transitioning out of institutional care.
In typical housing markets, persons with disabilities have difficulty finding housing that accommodates
their needs. Regulatory barriers on group living arrangements, transit access, housing accessibility and
visitability, and proximity to health services, are just some of the opportunity related issues that people
with disabilities face.
According to the 2018-2022 ACS, 10,351 residents of Round Rock have a disability and three in 10 (32%)
Round Rock children with disability live in poverty. In both the survey and regional focus groups, residents
with disabilities, especially those reliant on disability income, report being cost burdened and fear their
rent being increased more than they can afford to pay. All of the Round Rock renters who participated in
the survey want to become homeowners but cannot afford the downpayment. In the past five years, 16
percent of households that include a member with a disability in Round Rock experienced displacement—
having to move when they did not want to move—based on responses to the Central Texas Fair Housing
Survey.
Among all Round Rock households that include a member with a disability of any type, one in five (19%)
live in housing that does not meet the accessibility needs of the member with a disability. Among these
respondents to the Central Texas Fair Housing Survey, grab bars installed in a bathroom, require wider
doorways, and ramp installation within or to the home are the most frequently mentioned accessibility
improvements needed. One in five (20%) of Round Rock's households that include a member with a
disability report that they "can't afford the housing that has accessibility features needed".
Elderly/Frail Elderly. Seniors and the elderly are much more likely to have a disability than non-seniors-
42 percent of residents 65 and older have a disability compared to 5 percent of residents under the age
of 65.As such, the supportive needs and housing needs of the elderly are often aligned with those of the
disability community(discussed above). In addition,seniors typically need supports related to health care
including access to health services and home health care options, transportation, and supports related to
aging in place such as home modification, home repair, and assistance with maintenance.
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Persons with HIV/AIDS. National estimates from the National Aids Housing Coalition report that
approximately 13 percent of people living with HIV/AIDS are in need of housing assistance and 57% have
an annual income below $10,000. Challenges to housing for those with HIV/AIDS include
employment/income, rental history, criminal history, and co-occurring circumstances. It is difficult for
people with HIV/AIDS to retain employment due to the effects on their health and the side effects of drug
treatment therapies. Many have mental health issues/substance abuse issues as well. The two primary
housing resources for people living with HIV/AIDS are Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS
(HOPWA) which provides long-term, permanent, stable housing and the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
which provides emergency housing assistance (hotel/motel vouchers), neither of which the City receives
directly.
Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health
institutions receive appropriate supportive housing.
The City of Round Rock is part of the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS CoC). The BoS CoC
has a transition plan for those returning from mental and physical health institutions.
Agencies providing service to persons with special needs, including Bluebonnet Trails, have indicated that
the greatest needs for mentally ill persons include affordable rental units and transportation services.
Bluebonnet Trails recently completed three new transitional homes for persons with mental health issues.
Council on At-Risk Youth provides youth services to help the highest-risk students improve their self-
esteem and classroom behavior, increase their interest in school and graduation rates, and lower their
truancy rates—and ultimately close the pipeline to prison.
Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address
the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e)with respect
to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals.
91.315(e)
The City of Round Rock is funding the following activities with CDBG during the next year to address the
housing and supportive services needs of people who are not homeless but have other special needs:
• CASA of Williamston County is funded with$20,000 of 2024 CDBG funds to provide court advocacy
for abused or neglected children.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center/Housing Assistance Program is funded with $30,000 of 2024
CDBG funds to provide assistance with rent or mortgage payments, including assistance to help
elderly residents maintain their independence.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center/Food Pantry Program is funded with$30,000 of 2024 CDBG funds
to provide food for the very low-income including those at risk of becoming homeless.
• Opportunities for Williamson & Burnett Counties (OWBC) Meals on Wheels Program is funded
with $16,334 in 2024 CDBG funds to prepare lunch meals for seniors at Baca Center and for
homebound seniors.
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The City of Round Rock has also leveraged CDBG funding with $150,000 in 2024 General Funds for the
following public service activities:
• Ladders for Leaders$2,000-Training and Internship Program will provide workforce development,
soft skills training, and work experience to 34 high school students
• Capital IDEA$10,000.00-Career Expressway for Low-Income Adults will lift 62 working adults out
of poverty and into living-wage careers through education and career advancement while
increasing the diversity and availability of skilled workers in high-demand local industries.
• Texas Baptist Children's Home $10,000-HOPE Program Round Rock funding will provide support
for the salaries and benefits of a full-time Licensed Professional Counselor(TBRI Practitioner), 2
part-time certified TBRI Practitioners, and a Certified TBRI Educator that leads training. 200
residents will be assisted.
• Senior Access$50,000-Senior Connections will provide volunteer-based transportation for older
adults.451 seniors will be assisted.
• Williamson County Crisis Center dba Hope Alliance $40,000-5upport for Critical Intervention
Services for Family Violence and Sexual Assault Victims will provide services for 250 survivors of
domestic violence and sexual assault including a 24-hour hotline; emergency shelter; supportive
housing; legal advocacy; hospital and court accompaniment; and individual/group counseling.
• Sacred Heart Community Clinic $10,000-Access to Primary Health Care & Preventative Care
Services will provide expanded Access of Primary Medical/Dental/Behavioral Health &
Preventative Care to low-income uninsured residents of Round Rock.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center$1,000- Round Rock Area Serving Center will receive funding to
provide services to assist low income and disabled residents with small emergency home repairs,
pest control, roll off dumpster for trash/debris removal by volunteers in coordination with the
Community & Neighborhood Services Department.
• ROCK Ride on Center for Kids $12,000-Therapy Services for Underserved Round Rock Residents
will provide Equestrian therapeutic services for individuals with disabilities specifically children
and veterans.
• Foundation Communities $15,000.00-Tax Help in Round Rock will provide IRS certified tax help
services in Round Rock between mid-January and mid-April 2025.
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MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing — 91.210(e)
Describe any negative effects of public policies on affordable housing and residential
investment.2000
In 2018 and 2019,consultants prepared a regional report titled"Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing"
(AI). This document provided a comprehensive review of the City's administrative and judicial policies.
This study's assessment of the location, availability, and accessibility of housing will assist in the future
planning to address impediments to fair and affordable housing.The analysis profiled the housing market
in Round Rock, addressed housing affordability, physical condition of housing stock, and public housing.
Barriers to affordable housing identified through the City's citizen participation process were:
• Historical barriers to economic opportunity for Black/African American residents, persons of
Hispanic descent, refugees, LEP residents, and families with children living in poverty, which has
disproportionately impacted their access to opportunity and services
• Lack of accessible transportation, especially for persons with disabilities
• Lack of access to employment near affordable housing for low-and moderate-income residents,
especially Black/African American residents and residents of Hispanic descent, who have the
highest disparities in job proximity access
• Lack of housing choice related to land use regulations and limitations on diverse housing types
• Strict income requirements and criminal history policies on persons with disabilities, single
parents,and persons in recovery(considered by the Federal Fair Housing Act as having a disability)
• Lack of fair housing outreach and education
Identified policies impacting the development of affordable housing included the following:
• State regulations that prohibit or limit certain land use powers of local government
• Vagueness in how group homes are treated in local code
• Mismatched density relative to housing types in a zone district that would be needed to facilitate
affordable housing to meet housing needs
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MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets — 91.215 (f)
Introduction
This section provides an overview of employment, workforce characteristics, and earnings in Round Rock.
Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business Activity
Business by Sector Number of Workers Number of Jobs Share of Workers% Share of Jobs% Jobs Less Workers%
Agriculture,Mining,Oil&Gas Extraction 130 130
Arts,Entertainment,Accommodations 5,879 6,338
Construction 3,592 2,899
Education and Health Care Services 12,885 14,843
Finance,Insurance,and Real Estate 4,908 4,706
Information 1,763 2,064
Manufacturing 6,630 5,164
Other Services 3,160 3,113
Professional,Scientific,Management Services 11,428 11,299
Public Administration 3,802 3,509
Retail Trade 7,874 6,809
Transportation &Warehousing 3,143 4,344
Wholesale Trade 1,183 11185
Grand Total 66,3771 66,403
Table 36-Business Activity
Data Source: 2012-2022 ACS(Workers),2020 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics(Jobs)
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Labor Force
Labor Force
Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 68,182
Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 66,403
Unemployment Rate 2.6%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 2.7%
Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 24.8%
Table 37-Labor Force
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS
Occupations by Sector Number of People
Management, business and financial 32,488
Farming,fisheries and forestry occupations 0
Service occupations 8,471
Sales and office 16,014
Construction,extraction, maintenance and rep 3,556
Production,transportation and material movinj 5,874
Total 1 66,403
Table 38-Occupations by Sector
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS
Travel Time
Number Percentage
<30 Minutes 34,653 66%
30-59 Minutes 14,955 29%
60 or More Minutes 2,754 5%
Total 1 52,362 100%
Table 39-Travel Time
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS
Education:
Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older)
_ In Labor Force
Civilian Employed Unemployed Not m Labor Force
Less than high school graduate 2,689 208 539
High school graduate(includes equivalency) 8,297 184 3,167
Some college or Associate's degree 1 16,203 625 3,373
Bachelor's degree or higher 1 25,0561 5861 3,496
Table 40-Educational Attainment by Employment Status
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Educational Attainment by Age
Educational Attainment by Age
18-24 yrs 25-31 yrs 354 yrs 45-85 yrs BS+yrs
Less than 9th grade 0 0 0 0 0
9th to 12th grade,no diploma 1,602 0 0 0 0
High school graduate,GED,or alternative 5,891 16,134 18,416 26,500 14,063
Some college,no degree 4,734 0 0 0 0
Associate's degree 0 01 01 0 0
Bachelor's degree 2,647 8,620 28,198 11,6151 6,168
Graduate or professional degree 0 0 0 0 0
Table 41-Educational Attainment by Age
Data Source: 2018-2022 AC5
Educational Attainment—Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Educational Attainment-Median Earnings
Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Less than high school graduate 38,426
High school graduate(includes equivalency) 34,669
Some college or Associate's degree 50,627
Bachelor's degree 68,659
Graduate or professional degree 97,681
Table 42—Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Data Source: 2018-2022 ACS
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy(CEDS)?
The City of Round Rock is not participating in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy at this
time. The City of Round Rock does not know of any other local/regional plans or initiatives that would
impact economic growth in a large-scale way, other than the continued economic growth of the region
overall.
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Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated?
(include a definition of"concentration")
(include a definition of"concentration")
Yes. As discussed in the Regional Al and in the Needs Assessment section of this Consolidated Plan, low-
income households and residents belonging to a racial/ethnic minority are more affected by housing
problems.
The Regional Al uses HUD-provided maps and data from the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Tool to
evaluate neighborhoods that are more affected by housing problems, concentrated poverty, and access
to opportunity, along with an analysis of the populations living in such neighborhoods. (See below for
additional details.
*Concentrations, as discussed in the Con Plan, are consistent with the HUD definitions included in the
Central Texas Regional Al, defined as follows:
• Minority concentration: A census tract that has a Non-White population of SO percent or more
(majority-minority) or,for non-urban areas, 20 percent.
• Low-income/Poverty concentration: poverty rate of 40 percent or more or a poverty rate that is
three times the average tract poverty rate for the county, whichever is lower.
Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income
families are concentrated? (include a definition of"concentration")
The Regional Al uses HUD-provided maps and data from the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Tool to
evaluate concentrations of housing problems, racial/ethnic concentrations, and areas of concentrated
poverty.Those maps indicate, in general, that:
• Of all the jurisdictions represented in the Central Texas Regional Al, the City of Round Rock best
represents the resident diversity in race, ethnicity, and national origin.
• Round Rock also has relatively low segregation of residents by race, ethnicity, and disability.
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• Areas in Round Rock with the highest incidence of housing problems (primarily cost burden) are
along the 1-35 corridor, in and around downtown Round Rock, and in the southwest corner of the
City.
What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods?
These areas and neighborhoods are generally in the central portion of the City. Many of these areas
continue to need community development and neighborhood assistance. These areas are also locations
of many job centers and services that are focused on addressing social service needs.
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods?
There are many community assets in these areas, including a strong primary business district along Main
Street that continues to experience additional revitalization. There are also many churches and
organizations that support community members. In addition, there are job centers that provide
employment opportunities for residents.
Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas?
As discussed earlier, the City recently approved a new zoning ordinance which permits mixed-use
development in the downtown area. Many of the actions taken by City staff in the downtown area,
including rezoning, road construction and utility work, has reflected the plan's vision of creating a
downtown core that promotes a walkable environment of mixed-use businesses, public space, and
residences. The City is actively building on the strengths and strategic opportunities of the area.
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MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate-Income
Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2)
Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low- and
moderate-income households and neighborhoods.
While broadband services are readily available in Round Rock, low-income households' ability to access
and/or afford these services remains limited. Furthermore, when this lack of high-speed internet access
is examined the center and southwest portion of the city have that has the highest concentration of
Hispanic residents also has a higher percent of households without high-speed internet as indicated in the
map below.
Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service
provider serve the jurisdiction.
Competition for broadband service already exists in the city of Round Rock, as there are at least 5 internet
service providers that provide services that allow for download speeds greater than or equal to 1000 MBS,
according to www.highspeedinternet.com .
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Percent of Households without Broadband Internet
Estimated percent of households without broadband internet such as cable,fiber optic,or DSL, Percent Households without Broadband
between 2015-2022. cable.Fiber Optic,or DSL
Source.Census
Year 2018-2022
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MA-65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)
Describe the jurisdiction's increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.
Round Rock residents are familiar with the wide range of extreme weather events that impact many
Texans. Severe thunderstorms, flooding, sustained and extreme heat, drought, and extreme cold are all
weather conditions that affect the city of Round Rock with increasing frequency and intensity,
exacerbated by the effects of climate change. Natural hazards pose threats to public safety, property,
commerce, infrastructure, and the provision of public services.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares community reports evaluating the risk
level for a variety of natural hazards. On a scale of "very low" to "very high," with "relatively low,"
relatively moderate," and "relatively high" in between. FEMA's assessed the Risk Index for Williamson
County community report for Williamson County, is summarized as follows:
• The Risk Index Score rating is "Relatively Moderate"when compared to the rest of the U.S.
0 87%of U.S. counties have a lower Risk Index
0 85%of counties in Texas have a lower Risk Index
• Hazard type Risk Index scores are calculated using data for only a single hazard type, and reflect
a community's Expected Annual Loss value, community risk factors, and the adjustment factor
used to calculate the risk value.The following hazard types have a rating of"Relatively Moderate"
or"Relatively High":
o Cold Wave
o Hail
o Heat Wave
o Ice Storm
o Lightening
o Riverine Flooding
o Tornado
o Wildfire
o Winter Weather
Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income
households based on an analysis of data,findings, and methods.
Housing occupied by low-and moderate-income households is likely to be older, in greater need of repair,
and built to a quality standard that may offer poor resistance to damage from natural hazards such as
high winds and hail. Older housing stock is also often poorly insulated against extreme heat and cold,
which results in increased occupant discomfort and health risk, higher heating and cooling costs, and
particularly in the case of extreme cold, increased risk of costly damage and water supply disruption due
to frozen pipes.
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Additionally, properties located in floodplain areas tend to be valued lowered than those in areas with
low flood risk, which results in concentrations of low- and moderate-income households in areas with
moderate and high risk of flooding due to the relative affordability of these areas.
Vulnerability to natural hazards is not just a factor of housing quality and location. Social vulnerability is a
measure of population characteristics that render particular groups more susceptible to life disruption,
physical danger, health problems, and economic loss because of natural disasters and extreme weather
exacerbated by climate change. Mitigating the contributing factors of social vulnerability creates
community resiliency and can reduce the risk of natural hazard-induced human suffering and financial
loss, particularly among low- and moderate-income households who lack resources to prepare for and
respond to natural hazard events.
Risk Factor Breakdown
Hazard Type FAL Value Social Community CRF Risk Value Risk Index Score
vulnerability Resilience
Tornado 514,517,279 Relatively Low Relatively High..11 0.97 $14,093,936 95.8
Heat Wave 54,126,389 Relatively Low Relatively High 0.97 $4.001,636 97
Wildfire 43,845,654 Relatively Low Relatively High 0.97 $3.411,100 94.2
Hurricane $2,981,429 Relatively Low Relatively High 0.97 $2,880,574 76.7
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Riverine
Flooding 52,208,568 Relatively Low Relatively High 0.97 52,328.703 83.8
Winter Weather 52,114,952 Relatively Low Relatively High 0.97 52,050.946 99.4
Cold Wave 57,743.140 Relatively Low Relatively High 0.97 51,703.335 96.2
Hail $829,824 Relatively Low Relatively High 0.97 5807,134 86.4
Lightning $808,446 Relatively Low Relatively High 0.97 $782,026 92
Ice Storm 5617,212 Relatively Low Relatively High 0.97 $597,699 89.6
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Strong Wind 5366,355 �_ Relatively Low Relatively High' 0.97 5355.919 473
Drought 5147,861 Relatively Low Relatively High 0.97 $177,924 73.7
Earthquake $92.017 Relatively Low Relatively High 0.97 $95,656 41.9
Landslide 421,900 Relatively Law Relatively High 0.97 520,323 20.7
Avalanche — Relatively Low Relatively High 0.97 —
Coastal Flooding — Relatively Low Relatively High _ 0.97 — —
Tsunami Relatively Low Relatively High 0.97 —
Volcanic Activity Relatively Low Relatively High -� 0.97 -- —
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Expected Annual Loss for Hazard Types
--, rd-,o= Expected Annual Loss Rating EAL Value Score
Tornado Relatively High $14,517,279 96.4
Heat Wave Relatively High 54,126,389 97.4
Wildfire Relatively Moderate $3,845.654 95.4
Hurricane Relatively Low $2,981,429 76.3
Riverine flooding Relatively Moderate $2,208,568 85.3
Winter Weather Very High $2,114,952 99.5
Cold Wave Very High $1,743,140 97.0
Hail Relatively Moderate $829,824 88.2
Lightning Relatively High $808,446 93.7
Ice Storm Relatively High $617,212 91.0
Strong Wind Relatively Low $366,355 55.3
Drought Relatively Low $147.861 73.9
Earthquake Very Low $92,017 43.4
Landslide Relatively Low $21,900 49.7
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Strategic Plan
SP-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The City of Round Rock anticipates receiving$3.2 million in Community Block Grant funding to be available
for over the next five years for HUD FY 2024-2028.
In developing the FY 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan, the City gathered information through various
methods including a review of available housing market and economic data, census data, engagement
with local stakeholders, community meetings, and a community needs survey which received 77
responses. The draft Consolidated Plan was also informed by other City plans and initiatives including the
Round Rock 2030 Comprehensive Plan. This process formed the strategic plan to identify priority needs
for the Consolidated Plan.
Through the Consolidated Plan process, Decent, Safe Affordable Housing; Public Facilities and
Infrastructure Improvements; and Services for Special Needs Populations were identified as the highest
priority needs.
City of Round Rock 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan Priority Needs&Goals:
1. Provide Decent,Safe Affordable Housing
2. Provide Neighborhood Improvements
3. Provide Public Services for Special Needs Populations
4. Provide Economic Development Opportunities
These identified Priority Needs will guide the development of the City's goals and related activities,which
seek to address the Priority Needs.Along with the goals and activities,the City has estimated the amount
of CDBG funding that will be allocated to each goal along with the Goal Outcome Indicators,which will be
used to track the City's progress in achieving its goals.
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SP-10 Geographic Priorities — 91.215 (a)(1)
Geographic Area
Table 43-Geographic Priority Areas
1 Area Name: Citywide
Area Type: Local Target area
2 Area Name: Qualified Census Tracts
Area Type: Local Target area
General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA
for HOPWA)
The City has not identified any areas where CDBG funds will be targeted geographically. When investing
HUD entitlement funding, the City will seek to prioritize investments that meet the priority needs
identified in the Consolidated Plan, align with the Round Rock 2030 Comprehensive Plan, and equitably
address the needs of the most vulnerable populations, including those with special needs. Programs
funded through the CDBG program may be emphasized in target neighborhoods based on the needs of
low to moderate income populations or on a city-wide basis.
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Priority Needs
Table 44—Priority Needs Summary
1
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally III
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic Citywide
Areas
Affected
Associated Homeowner Rehabilitation
Goals Increase Access to Affordable Housing
Program Administration
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Description The City will use CDBG funding to rehabilitate existing housing stock to preserve
neighborhoods and address aging and substandard single-family housing for low-
income homeowners.The City will also address this priority need through
activities that further fair housing opportunities and provide rent and mortgage
assistance for low-income households.
HUD funds may also be used to support the preservation of multifamily housing,
support development of new affordable single-family housing to re-establish
strong communities, provide homebuyer assistance to make homes affordable
and sustainable, and or support development of new affordable rental housing
to expand the amount of available affordable rental housing.
Basis for Respondents to the City's survey prioritized affordable housing as the greatest
Relative priority need facing Round Rock residents.
Priority
2 Priority Need Create Sustainable Living Environments through Neighborhood Improvements to
Name Public Facilities and Public Infrastructure
Priority Level High
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Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally III
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic Citywide
Areas
Affected
Associated Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements
Goals Public Services for Low-and Moderate-Income Populations
Public Service for Special Needs Populations
Neighborhood Improvements
Program Administration
Description The City will create sustainable living environments by addressing the overall
condition of area neighborhoods.The City will use CDBG funding to improve
public facilities and public infrastructure including parks, neighborhood facilities,
streets, streetscapes, sidewalks, bus shelters, water/sewer drainage. Funds may
also be used for code enforcement and elimination of environmental hazards
and conditions of blight.
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Basis for Respondents to the survey, indicated public improvements as a high priority
Relative need.The City will leverage its federal resources to address public facilities,
Priority infrastructure, and neighborhood improvements primarily in low-and moderate-
income areas to improve the quality of life of these residents.
3 Priority Need Provide Services for Special Needs Populations
Name
Priority Level High
Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Middle
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally III
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic Citywide
Areas
Affected
Associated Public Services for Low-and Moderate-Income Populations
Goals Public Service for Special Needs Populations
Public Administration
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Description Special needs populations are still struggling to recover from the COVID-19
pandemic due to economic inflation which has affected food,transportation,
childcare, and other household expenses in addition to the continuing rise in
housing costs for both homeowners and renters.The City will use CDBG funding
to assist special needs populations through public service activities for seniors,
persons with disabilities,youth, children,victims of domestic violence,and
abused and neglected children. In addition,the City may provide support for
programs that assist low to moderate income households with childcare,food,
transportation, mental health services,fair housing services,and short-term rent,
mortgage,and or utility assistance.
Basis for Public services were identified as a high priority need in stakeholder
Relative consultations and in the survey. Special needs populations to be assisted with
Priority these services include seniors,youth, children, persons with disabilities,victims
of domestic violence, persons at risk of homelessness, and persons needing
mental health services.
4 Priority Need Provide for Economic Development Opportunities
Name
Priority Level Low
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Population Extremely Low
Low
Moderate
Large Families
Families with Children
Elderly
Public Housing Residents
Chronic Homelessness
Individuals
Families with Children
Mentally III
Chronic Substance Abuse
veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth
Elderly
Frail Elderly
Persons with Mental Disabilities
Persons with Physical Disabilities
Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions
Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families
Victims of Domestic Violence
Non-housing Community Development
Geographic Citywide
Areas
Affected
Associated N/A
Goals
Description CDBG funds may be used for activities that provide for economic development
opportunities such as loan programs for small businesses and microenterprises,
job training activities and eligible CDBG economic development activities that
create or retain jobs for low to moderate income households.
Basis for Stakeholders and the survey respondents identified economic development
Relative opportunities as a low priority need.The City may allocate funding to activities
Priority that address economic development goals if funding is available.
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Narrative (Optional)
The City of Round Rock identified priority needs through a public and stakeholder engagement process,
housing needs assessment, and market analysis. These priorities align with needs identified in the City's
other strategic plans and initiatives.
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SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions — 91.215 (b)
Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable
Housing Type the use of funds available for housing type
Tenant Based Subsidized housing units that are due to expire and the increased number of
Rental Assistance low to moderate income households who are cost burdened will increase the
(TBRA) need for TBRA.The number of households on the waiting list for public and
subsidized housing will also impact the availability of funds used for TBRA.
TBRA for Non- The number of households(non-homeless special needs)on the waiting list for
Homeless Special public and subsidized housing will also impact the availability of funds used for
Needs TBRA.
New Unit LIHTC housing tax credit projects at risk of losing their affordability will impact
Production the need for production of new affordable rental housing units. Rental trends
indicate that housing costs-burdens are likely to continue to grow as average
rents rise at rates that outpace income growth.
Rehabilitation The City will use 2024 CDBG funding to support a home repair program for
single family homeowners.
Aging housing stock that is not maintained appropriately can deteriorate to the
point that the housing provided will no longer be safe and decent. Low to
moderate income homeowners who own aging single family housing units may
not be able to afford to make major repairs to aging major systems, including
the roof, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.Thus,without appropriate
repairs, these owner-occupied housing units will also degrade to the point that
the housing becomes unsafe or even uninhabitable.
Acquisition, Subsidized housing units that are due to expire could be acquired and
including preserved for affordable housing.The increased number of low to moderate
preservation income households who are cost burdened impacts the need for property
acquisition and preservation.
Table 45—Influence of Market Conditions
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SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Round Rock receives CDBG funds for housing,community development, public services, economic development, administration, and
other eligible activities.These funding sources are expected to be available for the next five years. For planning purposes, the expected amount
available for the remainder of Con Plan (years 2-5)is based on an annual 1%reduction from the FY 2024 entitlement amount:
Year 1-$642,233; Year 2-$635,811; Year 3-$629,453; Year 4-$623,158;Year 5-$616,926; Total-$3,147,581
Anticipated Resources
RemainderProgram Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year I Expected Narrative Description
ofFunds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Allocation: Income: Resources: Available
of ConPlan
CDBG public- Acquisition Funds include CDBG entitlement.
federal Admin and Remainder of Con Plan amount is based
Planning on a 1%reduction annually from FY
Economic 2024 entitlement funds for planning
Development purposes.
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 642,233 0 0 642,233 2,505,348
Table 46-Anticipated Resources
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources(private, state and local funds),including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
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Non-profit organizations that receive CDBG Public Service allocations will use these funds to leverage funds they receive through foundations and
fundraising to expand services that will benefit additional low- and moderate-income households and individuals that were identified as high
priority needs in the Consolidated Plan.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs
identified in the plan
The City of Round Rock may use CDBG funds to make improvements to City owned facilities, such as parks,to address the needs identified in the
Consolidated Plan.
Discussion
Please see above.
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SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure— 91.215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan
including private industry, non-profit organizations,and public institutions.
Responsible ..
Type Served
City of Round Rock Government Economic Jurisdiction
Development
Homelessness
Non-homeless special
needs
Planning
neighborhood
improvements
public facilities
public services
Round Rock Housing PHA Public Housing Jurisdiction
Authority
Williamson County and Public Institution Non-homeless special Region
Cities Health District needs and public
services
Table 47-Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System
The City of Round Rock's Community and Neighborhood Services department is responsible for the
administration of CDBG funds. Located within Williamson County, the City works with a supportive
network of non-profit,public and government agencies throughout the City and county,working together
to provide essential services to low-and moderate-income residents.This collaborative approach includes
coordination of services through stakeholder meetings, community meetings, and information and
referrals systems to identify and address housing and community development needs.
The City of Round Rock also collaborates extensively within City departments to provide comprehensive
City services to its residents. The City utilizes a planning approach centered on customer service, and
public and stakeholder engagement to facilitate review and approval of projects and development of
regulatory ordinances that affect local residents.
Gaps in the institutional and delivery system do exist within the nonprofits and other local agencies due
lack of adequate financial resources to address the various needs in the community including access to
affordable housing and assistance with food, rent, utility assistance, transportation, and other essential
services. Staff capacity for some of these organizations also represent challenges that impacts efficient
delivery of services.
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Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream
services
Homelessness Prevention Available in the Targeted to Targeted to People
Services Community Homeless with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy X X X
Legal Assistance X
Mortgage Assistance X
Rental Assistance X X
Utilities Assistance X X
OutreachStreet
Law Enforcement X
Mobile Clinics X
Other Street Outreach Services X X
Supportive
Alcohol &Drug Abuse X
Childcare X
Education X
Employment and Employment
Training X
Healthcare X X
HIV/AIDS X X
Life Skills X
Mental Health Counseling X X
Transportation X
Table 48-Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to,the services listed
above meet the needs of homeless persons(particularly chronically homeless individuals and
families,families with children,veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth)
The City of Round Rock and Williamson County are part of the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care
(BoS CoQ. The BoS CoC is part of the Texas Homeless Network (THN), a nonprofit membership-based
organization helping Texas communities to prevent and end homelessness.THN is a 501(c)(3)organization
that is partially funded through Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and Texas
Department of State Health Services. In 2019, the Wilco Homeless Coalition (WHC) was created by
volunteers to raise awareness on homelessness and to provide resources to homeless individuals and
families in Williamson County. WHC is a collaboration of volunteer members and stakeholders in
Williamson County and is affiliated with THN. WHC works with THN to survey the Williamson County
homeless population to collect data for the annual Point in Time count to provide more accurate
information on homelessness in the county. WHC began assisting with the Point in Time Count for
Williamson County in 2022.
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There are no organizations in Round Rock that target services specifically for persons with HIV/AIDS. The
State of Texas Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS(HOPWA) program provides short-term rent,
mortgage, utilities assistance, tenant-based rental assistance, supportive services, and permanent
housing placement services.The HOPWA provider for this region is the Community Action, Inc.of Central
Texas located in San Marcos. They operate the Rural AIDS Services Program which provides case
management for HIV positive individuals in Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano,
and Williamson counties. Case Management also includes transportation to medical and dental
appointments,financial assistance for housing,utilities,food, prescriptions,physician visits,and radiology
services. Case Management Services
The following agencies provide temporary shelter, transitional housing, and other essential services:
• The Williamson County Crisis Center (Hope Alliance), funded with 2024 General Funds, offers
emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center, currently funded by 2024 CDBG public services and general fund
dollars, provides emergency shelter, food and clothing vouchers as well as mortgage and utility
assistance in an effort to prevent homelessness.
• Texas Baptist Children's Home, funded with 2024 General Funds, provides a variety of residential
and nonresidential services for children and families in need—these include housing for children
and single-mother families as well as outreach and prevention services.
Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population
and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to,the services listed
above
The City of Round Rock works with a supportive network of non-profit, public and government agencies
throughout the City and county, working together to provide essential services to low- and moderate-
income residents. This collaborative approach includes coordination of services through stakeholder
meetings, community meetings, and information and referrals systems to identify and address needs of
special needs populations.The City of Round Rock and Williamson County addressed a gap in the service
delivery system by creating the Wilco Homeless Coalition to take a more active role to address
homelessness in their community.
Round Rock and Williamson County's service delivery system includes number of nonprofit and local,
agencies, churches, and governmental agencies to address a wide range of housing and community
development needs of special needs populations. These agencies provide financial assistance, food,
housing, health, childcare, transportation, and other essential services to low-income households in
Round Rock.
Williamson County nor Round Rock receive Continuum of Care or Emergency Solutions Grant funds to
provide programs and services for homeless individuals or families, and resources to address
homelessness are largely reliant on funding from non-profits,churches and other grant funds that provide
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short term housing and financial assistance. These funding sources do not provide long term assistance
or a pathway to permanent housing solutions for these populations.
Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and
service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs
Community members in Round Rock and Williamson County made a huge step in closing the gap in the
institutional structure and service delivery system when they formed the Wilco Homeless Coalition(WHC)
in 2019. The Wilco Homeless Coalition was created to raise awareness on homelessness and to provide
resources to homeless individuals and families in Williamson County. WHC works closely with the Texas
Homeless Network/TX BoS CoC and began assisting with annual Point in Time Count in 2022 to provide
more accurate data on the number and type of individuals experiencing homelessness in Williamson
County.The City of Round Rock CDBG staff is an active member of this volunteer organization.
The City of Round Rock and WHC will continue to build on this progress to overcome gaps in the service
delivery system for homeless individuals and families by:
• Continuing to collaborate and consult with Texas Homeless Network/TX BoS CoC
• Continue to participate in the annual Point in Time Count
• Conducting outreach to identify and assist persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Holding monthly meetings for community members and stakeholders to improve coordination
and referrals
• Identifying additional resources to address individuals and persons who are experiencing
homelessness
• Holding an Annual Homelessness Awareness Event
The City of Round Rock will work with nonprofit agencies and government agencies to improve
coordination and efficiencies in delivering programs and activities to address priority needs.
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Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic .. Outcome
Order Year Year Area
1 Housing Rehabilitation 2024 2028 Affordable Citywide Provide Decent CDBG: Homeowner Housing
Housing Safe Affordable $881,323 Rehabilitated: 30 Units
Housing
2 Neighborhood 2024 2028 Non-Housing Citywide Public Facilities CDBG: Public Facility or
Improvements Community and $1,164,605 Infrastructure Activities
Development Infrastructure for other than Low/Moderate
Improvements Income Housing Benefit:
1,700 Households Assisted
3 Provide Public Services 2024 2028 Non-Housing Citywide Public Service CDBG: Public service activities other
for Special Needs Community $179,412 than Low/Moderate Income
Populations Development Housing Benefit:
1000 Persons Assisted
4 Provide Public Services 2024 2028 Non-Housing Citywide Public Service CDBG: Public service activities other
for Low-Moderate Community $292,725 than Low/Moderate Income
Income Populations Development Housing Benefit:
2500 Persons Assisted
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income
Housing Benefit:
600 Households Assisted
5 Planning and 2024 2028 Administration Citywide Planning and CDBG:
Administration and Planning Administration $629,516 Other: 1
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Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Housing Rehabilitation
Goal Description This goal includes activities that address affordable housing such as home repair/modification as well as
preservation of affordable housing.
2 Goal Name Neighborhood Improvements
Goal Description This goal includes infrastructure improvements, ADA accessibility improvements as well as the
construction/renovation of public facilities and other improvements such as bus shelters serving low-and
moderate-income residents and neighborhoods.
3 Goal Name Provide Public Services for Special Needs Populations
Goal Description This goal includes activities that support public services directed to elderly, people with disabilities, youth,
children, homeless and other special needs populations.
4 Goal Name Provide Public Services for Low-Moderate Income Populations
Goal Description This goal includes activities that support public services directed to low-and moderate-income residents.
Including food pantry programs and subsistence payments for services such as utility and housing payment
assistance.
5 Goal Name Planning and Administration
Goal Description This goal includes administrative activities associated with Round Rock's CDBG program.
Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide
affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
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The City of Round Rock does not receive HOME funds. The City does utilize CDBG funding for affordable housing activities through public service
programs that provide short term housing assistance to prevent eviction, foreclosure and homelessness and for the minor rehabilitation program
for low to moderate income homeowners.The estimated number of persons to be served by these activities during the Consolidated Plan period
is 630.
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SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement — 91.215(c)
Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary
Compliance Agreement)
The Round Rock Housing Authority makes accommodations for persons with disabilities as units are
available. Currently, one-bedroom first floor units are available for those with disabilities. RRHA is the
process of hiring a consultant to assist with a planned renovation of the 88 aging public housing units in
their inventory. The rehabilitation will include an update to meet the minimum number of required
accessible units.
Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
Round Rock Housing Authority strives to promote self-sufficiency and enhance the lives of its residents.
To meet these goals and increase resident involvement, RRHA has undertaken several initiatives.
RRHA has started a Senior Gardening Program. The housing authority coordinates with the local A&M
Agricultural Program to provide health and nutrition education classes and promote healthy living. This
includes healthy cooking, exercise, and the promotion of gardening and growing fresh food. There are
three series of classes. Each series has four classes. The first includes healthy cooking, shopping for
groceries, and calorie counting, etc. The second includes exercises such as chair exercises and
nonstrenuous stretching for seniors. The third series will focus on growing vegetables and eating fresh
grown food.
Round Rock Housing Authority also provides the following activities to residents
• A quarterly newsletter is provided to keep residents informed on RRHA activities;
• RRHA provides an after-school program during the school year and a summer learning
enrichment program, operated by Baptist Children's Home, for public housing residents;
• Quarterly luncheons are provided for senior residents;
• Through a partnership with Texas State University,residents have access to health screenings;
• RRHA is seeking a community partner to provide financial literacy classes and they also plan
to establish a community garden.
Round Rock Housing Authority will continue to seek partnership opportunities to enrich the lives of PHA
residents.
Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902?
No
Plan to remove the 'troubled' designation
The Round Rock Housing Authority is not a troubled housing authority.
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SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
The City of Round Rock participated in a collaborative planning process with nine other local jurisdictions
to conduct a regional 2019-2023 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. In addition to Round
Rock, the participating jurisdictions included the cities of Austin and Pflugerville, Travis County,
Williamson County, and the housing authorities of Austin, Georgetown, Round Rock, Taylor and Travis
County.This planning process resulted in the Central Texas Assessment of Fair Housing report.
The report identified the following barriers to affordable housing . Many of these barriers were also
reiterated through the stakeholder focus groups and consultation process conducted through the
development of the 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan.
• The City and county capacity for addressing fair housing challenges is limited. The growing
housing crisis throughout the region is taxing City, county, and housing authority staff, as they
work to implement new programs and policy changes to address housing needs. Stakeholders
also mentioned the lack of knowledge and information about where to report fair housing
violations as a common issue.
• Past actions that denied housing opportunities and perpetuated segregation have limited
opportunities for many members of protected classes.This continues to be evident in differences
in poverty rates, homeownership, and access to housing throughout the region.
• Affordable rental options in the region are increasingly limited. Growth in the region has
increasingly limited the areas where low-income households can live affordably. For Housing
Choice Voucher holders, the state law that prohibits cities and counties from including Source of
Income as a protected class is also a contributing factor. Voucher holders have fewer options for
using their vouchers than five years ago and landlords have no requirement or incentive to accept
voucher holders;voucher holders also report the highest levels of segregation in the region.
• State regulations and zoning and land use limit housing choice. State regulations prohibit or limit
the power of local governments to implement zoning (counties) and inclusionary zoning (cities
and counties) that could increase the supply of affordable housing, benefitting the protected
classes that have disproportionate housing needs.
• Disparities in the ability to access homeownership. Past actions that have limited economic
opportunity for certain residents, as well as reluctance to lend in lower income neighborhoods,
which are often neighborhoods with people of color,have contributed to differences in the ability
to secure a mortgage
• Public transportation access has not kept up with growth. In addition to lack of affordable housing,
lack of public transportation was the most common barrier to economic opportunity mentioned
by residents in the outreach conducted for the report. Lack of resources in outlying areas to
address demand for better transportation is a contributing factor, as is the decline in affordable
options in areas of the region where jobs are clustered.The lack of transportation options affects
all types of residents who must commute and especially people who cannot drive or afford to
drive.
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Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing
The City of Round Rock will address barriers to affordable housing through the following strategies, some
of which were identified in the report:
• Identify and promote fair housing education and programs to build renters' rights knowledge,
with a focus on reaching vulnerable residents including persons with disabilities and refugees
• Continue to refer households to Austin Tenant Council/Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, as
appropriate
• Fund projects that provide residents with access to affordable housing
• Identify resources for affordable housing for residents and promote on City's website and include
in resources and referrals
• Commit to fostering a culture of inclusion for residents with disabilities, including ensuring that
equity initiatives include residents with disabilities, reviewing websites and other
communications for ease of finding information pertinent to residents with disabilities,increasing
resources at jurisdiction festivals and events (i.e., accessible parking spaces, shuttles, other
accommodations),and other efforts to signal that people with disabilities are a valued part of the
community.
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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy — 91.215(d)
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The City of Round Rock and Wilco Homeless Coalition will continue to coordinate with the Texas Homeless
Network/TX BoS CoC on issues to address homelessness in the community.The City will continue to work
with agencies and local partners who assist homeless populations including but not limited to Lifeworks.
Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City of Round Rock does not receive Emergency Solutions Grants to address homelessness. The City
will coordinate with the following agencies that provide emergency temporary shelter and transitional
housing:
• The Williamson County Crisis Center(Hope Alliance), funded with 2024 General Funds, offers
emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center,funded with 2024 CDBG funds, provides emergency shelter,
food and clothing vouchers as well as mortgage and utility assistance in an effort to prevent
homelessness.
• Texas Baptist Children's Home, funded with 2024 General Funds, provides a variety of
residential and nonresidential services for children and families in need including housing for
children and single-mother families as well as outreach and prevention services.
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 period 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 of Round Rock will continue to coordinate with the Wilco Homeless Coalition and THN/BoS COC
to ensure that homeless individuals in Round Rock are referred to programs and services that are able to
transition these individuals to permanent supportive housing or independent living programs.
The City will work local agencies that provide temporary and permanent supportive housing to help
address homelessness in the community.
The City provides federal funding and general funding support to programs aimed at preventing
homelessness such as the Round Rock Area Serving Center, which provides emergency shelter, food, and
clothing vouchers as well as mortgage and utility assistance in an effort to prevent homelessness.
Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being
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discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who ,are receiving
assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education or youth needs
The City of Round Rock will continue to partner with the THN/ BoS CoC to support efforts made to
implement local coordinated discharge policies for individuals or families who are being discharged from
a publicly funded institution.
The City provides federal funding and general funding support to programs aimed at preventing
homelessness such as the Round Rock Area Serving Center, which provides emergency shelter, food, and
clothing vouchers as well as mortgage and utility assistance in an effort to prevent homelessness.
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SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards — 91.215(i)
Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards
The City of Round Rock will follow Lead Based Paint Regulations as required by HUD in the administration
of its Home Repair Program for homes that were built prior to 1978. Procedures for addressing lead-based
paint in housing to be assisted with HUD funds includes notification,assessment,testing,interim controls,
and abatement, if necessary.
Homeowners with homes built prior to 1978 will be notified and given the Lead Based Paint Notification
Form to sign and acknowledge. The home will be tested for lead and treated, if necessary.
The City will also continue to support the efforts of Wiliamson County and Cities Health District to address
lead-based paint hazards.
How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?
The City of Round Rock has a lower prevalence of high blood levels in children as compared to the state
as the majority of Round Rock's housing developments were built after 1978.
How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
The City of Round Rock's CDBG policies and procedures comply with the federal lead-based paint
regulations at 24 CFR Part 35. Contractors are advised of these regulations.
The City will continue to distribute information and literature on lead hazards to households who may be
at risk of exposure.
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SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy—91.215(j)
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families
The City of Round Rock partners with several nonprofit and other local organizations and governmental
agencies to coordinate services to address service needs of low-income families including attending
coordination meetings to discuss community needs.The City also maximizes its CDBG Public Service funds
to assist these families and provide essential services such as food, housing and utility assistance that are
designed to keep individuals in their homes and prevent homelessness.
The City is committed to providing access to pivotal resources and programs that remove economic
barriers that contribute to poverty.In addition to funding CDBG public services activities,the City allocates
approximately$150,000 in General Fund annually to organizations that aim to alleviate poverty in Round
Rock. Below are the services to be provided to assist in reducing the number of poverty level families in
Round Rock.
• Ladders for Leaders provides a Training and Internship Program that will provide workforce
development,soft skills training,and work experience to 34 high school students.
• Capital IDEA Career Expressway for Low-Income Adults will lift 62 working adults out of poverty
and into living-wage careers through education and career advancement while increasing the
diversity and availability of skilled workers in high-demand local industries.
• Texas Baptist Children's Home HOPE Program Round Rock will provide support for the salaries
and benefits of Licensed Professional Counselor(TBRI Practitioner)and a Certified TBRI Educator
to assist 200 residents.
• Senior Access Senior Connections programs will provide volunteer-based transportation for older
adults that will assist 451 seniors.
• Williamson County Crisis Center dba Hope Alliance will receive funding to support for Critical
Intervention Services for Family Violence and Sexual Assault Victims that will provide services for
250 survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault including a 24-hour hotline; emergency
shelter; supportive housing; legal advocacy; hospital and court accompaniment; and
individual/group counseling.
• Sacred Heart Community Clinic Access to Primary Health Care & Preventative Care Services will
provide expanded access of primary medical/dental/behavioral health & preventative care to
low-income uninsured residents of Round Rock.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center will receive funding to provide services to assist low income and
disabled residents with small emergency home repairs, pest control, roll off dumpster for
trash/debris removal by volunteers in coordination with the Community&Neighborhood Services
Department.
• ROCK Ride on Center for Kids Therapy Services for Underserved Round Rock Residents will provide
Equestrian therapeutic services for individuals with disabilities specifically children and veterans.
• Foundation Communities will provide IRS certified tax assistance services in Round Rock between
mid-January and mid-April 2025.
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How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this
affordable housing plan
The City is committed to providing access to pivotal resources and programs that remove economic
barriers that contribute to poverty to assist low to moderate income Round Rock residents. As such, the
City coordinates funding for CDBG Public Services activities with social and public services activities to be
addressed with City of Round Rock General Funds and maximize and leverage resources to activities that
will address priority needs identified in this Consolidated Plan.
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SP-80 Monitoring—91.230
Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities
carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with
requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the
comprehensive planning requirements
The City of Round Rock has developed a monitoring system that includes monitoring policies, procedures
and standards to ensure that all activities carried out with CDBG funds are done so in a timely manner in
accordance with federal monitoring requirements,and all other applicable laws, regulations, policies and
sound management and accounting practices including all the requirements of 24 CFR 570.502, 2 CFR
200.238, 2 CFR 200.331(d) and any other applicable federal requirements.
Subrecipients are monitored to ensure that they have implemented and administered their CDBG funded
activities according to applicable Federal Requirements. Particular attention is paid to compliance with
eligible and national objective requirements. Other areas emphasized are the financial management
systems, internal controls, procurement practices and compliance with civil rights requirements.
When applicable, subrecipients are required to submit copies of paid receipts, timesheets, income
documentation, client data and self-certification forms with their monthly requests for reimbursement.
This information is used to determine the number of unduplicated beneficiaries. Monthly reports were
submitted by each subrecipient so staff could monitor the progress of each activity, provide technical
assistance or consultation when needed to ensure that all objectives are met.
Subrecipients are monitored on-site yearly.On-site monitoring will consist of a 5-step process:
1. Notification letter
2. Entrance conference
3. Documentation, Data Acquisition and Analysis
4. Exit Conference
5. Follow-up monitoring letter and report
The on-site monitoring will evaluate program administration and regulatory compliance to include the
following:
• Conformance to the Subrecipient Agreement
• Record Keeping Systems
• Financial Management Systems
• Insurance
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• Procurement Procedures
• Equipment
• Non-discrimination and Actions to Further Fair Housing
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources— 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Round Rock receives CDBG funds for housing, community development, public services, economic development, administration, and
other eligible activities.These funding sources are expected to be available for the next five years. For planning purposes, the expected amount
available for the remainder of Con Plan (years 2-5) is based on an annual 1%reduction from the FY 2024 entitlement amount:
Year 1- $642,233;Year 2- $635,811;Year 3 - $629,453;Year 4-$623,158; Year 5 -$616,926; Total - $3,147,581
Anticipated Resources
ProgramDescription
ProgramofFunds Annual
Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
of ConPlan
CDBG public- Acquisition Funds include CDBG entitlement.
federal Admin and Remainder of Con Plan amount is based
Planning on a 1% reduction annually from FY
Economic 2024 entitlement funds for planning
Development purposes.
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 642,233 0 0 642,233 2,505,348
Table 50-Expected Resources—Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
Non-profit organizations that receive CDBG Public Service allocations will use these funds to leverage other funding they receive through
foundations and fundraising to expand services that will benefit additional low- and moderate-income households and individuals that were
identified as high priority needs in the Consolidated Plan.
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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City of Round Rock may use CDBG funds to make improvements to City owned facilities, such as
parks,to address the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
OutcomeSo rt Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal
Order
1 Housing Rehabilitation 2024 2028 Affordable Citywide Provide Decent CDBG: Homeowner Housing
Housing Affordable $177,453 Rehabilitated:6 Household
Housing Housing Unit
2 Neighborhood 2024 2028 Non-Housing Citywide Public Facilities CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure
Improvements Community and $240,000 Activities for other than
Development Qualified Infrastructure Low/Moderate Income Housing
Census Benefit:500 Persons Assisted
Tracts
3 Public Services for 2024 2028 Non-Housing Citywide Public Service CDBG: Public service activities other
Low-and Moderate- Community $60,000 than Low/Moderate Income
Income Populations Development Housing Benefit: 850 Persons
Public services Assisted
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 120 Households Assisted
4 Public Services for 2024 2028 Non-Housing Citywide Public Services CDBG: Public service activities other
Special Needs Community $36,334 than Low/Moderate Income
Populations Development Housing Benefit: 200 Persons
Public services Assisted
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Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order
5 Program 2024 2028 Administration Citywide Non-Housing CDBG: Other: 1Other
Administration Community $128,446
Development
Decent Safe
Affordable
Housing
Public Services
Table 51—Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Housing Rehabilitation
Goal This goal includes activities that address affordable housing such as home repair/modification as well as preservation of
Description affordable housing.
2 Goal Name Neighborhood Improvements
Goal This goal includes infrastructure improvements,ADA accessibility improvements as well as the construction/renovation of
Description public facilities and other improvements such as bus shelters serving low-and moderate-income residents and
neighborhoods.
3 Goal Name Provide Public Services for Special Needs Populations
Goal This goal includes activities that support public services directed to elderly, people with disabilities,youth, children,
Description homeless and other special needs populations.
4 Goal Name Provide Public Services for Low-Moderate Income Populations
Goal This goal includes activities that support public services directed to low-and moderate-income residents including food
Description pantry programs and subsistence payments for services such as utility and housing payment assistance.
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S Goal Name Program Administration
Goal This goal includes administrative activities associated with Round Rock's CDBG program.
Description
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Projects
AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City of Round Rock is receiving $642,233 in CDBG 2024 Program Year funds. Funds will be used for
public services, program administration, minor home repair and public facility and improvements
projects. The estimated completion date for these projects is September 30, 2025.
The following activities may be funded during the FY 2024 program year with any remaining balances from
completed CDBG projects or from projects that may have funds reprogrammed due to unanticipated
project delays:
• Additional Home Repairs up to$25,000 per home for low to moderate income households
• Any of the approved City facility or infrastructure project in this action plan
• Any public services balances (Services for Special Needs Populations) may be used to provide
additional funds to another public services activity approved in this plan
Projects
# Project Name
1 Home Repair Program
2 Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements
3 Public Services
4 Program Administration
Table 52—Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
Allocation priorities were based upon the Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment and demand for projects
and services in the past. The primary obstacle to addressing underserved needs is the limited resources
available to address such needs throughout the City.
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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Home Repair Program
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Increase Access to Affordable Housing
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation
Needs Addressed Decent, Safe Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $177,453
Description City of Round Rock Community and Neighborhood Services Department will administer the CDBG
Home Repair Program which will assist low to moderate income homeowners with necessary home
repairs up to$25,000 per home.Approximately 6 homeowners will be assisted under this program.
Target Date 9/30/2025
Estimate the number and type of Approximately 6 homeowners will be assisted under this program.
families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description This City of Round Rock Minor Home Repair Program will be available to residents Citywide within the
City limits of Round Rock.
Planned Activities Funding will be used for minor home repair for 6 low-to-moderate income households. Minor repairs
to include some or all of the following:siding, roof,windows, doors, ramps, electrical, plumbing,
fences, insulation, painting, mechanical and garage doors.
• The City will consider minor home repairs(not to exceed$25,000 per house)as an alternate
activity for funding for projects that have delays,or if a project is complete and has a balance
of funds to allocate.
Project Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements
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2 Target Area Qualified Census Tracts
Goals Supported Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements
Neighborhood Improvements
Needs Addressed Neighborhood Improvements
Non-housing community development
Funding CDBG: $240,000
Description Funding will be used for Park Improvements at Greenhill Park
Target Date 9/30/2025
Estimate the number and type of Greenhill Park Improvements will assist approximately 500 people
families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Greenhill Park 1825 Nicole Cir, Round Rock,TX 78664
Planned Activities The Greenhill Park Improvement project includes the purchase and installation of a playground and
shade structure.This project will support improvements at one park facility that will benefit area
neighborhoods who access this facility.
3 Project Name Public Services
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Increase Access to Affordable Housing
Public Services for Low-and Moderate-Income Populations
Public Services for Special Needs Populations
Needs Addressed Public Services for Special Needs Populations and Low to Moderate Income households
Funding CDBG:$96,334
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Description CDBG Program Year 2024 Public Services activities include RRASC Food Pantry, RRASC Housing
Assistance, CASA Child Advocacy Program, and Meals on Wheels of Williamson and Burnet Counties.
All activities will serve low-income residents citywide.
Target Date 9/30/2025
Estimate the number and type of These CDBG 2024 Public Service activities are estimated to assist 200 low-to-moderate income
families that will benefit from individuals and another 970 low-to-moderate income households.
the proposed activities
Location Description The 2024 CDBG funded public services will be available to all low-income residents at the following
locations:
Meals on Wheels: Citywide
Round Rock Area Serving Center/Food Pantry: 1099 East Main Street
Round Rock Area Serving Center/Housing Assistance: 1099 East Main Street
CASA: Citywide
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Planned Activities Funds will be used for the following public services activities:
• Opportunities Williamson-Burnet Counties(OWBC) Meals on Wheels Program -$16,334
This program provides nutritious hot meals to homebound seniors and other persons in need.
CDBG funds will be used to support the partial salary of a chef. Approximately 100 seniors will
be assisted.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center(RRASC) Housing Assistance Program -$30,000
This program provides up to$250 of rent or mortgage assistance to low to moderate income
households to prevent eviction or foreclosure. Approximately 120 households will be assisted.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center(RRASC) Food Pantry- $30,000
This program will provide funds to purchase food for the food pantry to assist low to
moderate income households in needs of assistance. Approximately 850 households will be
assisted.
• Court Appointed Special Advocates(CASA)of Williamson County Child Advocacy-$20,000
This program provides support for CASA to advocate for children in the foster care system.
CDBG funds will be used to support the partial salary of an Advocate Supervisor.
Approximately 100 children will be served.
4 Project Name Program Administration
Target Area Citywide
Goals Supported Program Administration
Needs Addressed Non-housing community development
Decent Safe Affordable Housing
Public Services
Funding CDBG: $128,446
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Description Funds will be used for the management and administrative oversight of the CDBG program. IDIS
Matrix Code 21A.This includes administration of fair housing activities as well.
Target Date 9/30/2025
Estimate the number and type of Low-to-moderate income households and persons will benefit from the CDBG projects and activities.
families that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description 221 East Main Street
Round Rock,Texas 78664
Planned Activities Administration of CDBG program to include fair housing activities.There is no goal outcome indicator.
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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 will focus infrastructure projects in areas with a low to moderate income population of at least
S1%. The Home Repair Program and Public Service allocations serve low- and moderate-income
populations City wide.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Qualified Census Tracts 37%
City-wide 1 63%
Table 53-Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
The City of Round Rock did not use geographic target areas as a basis for funding allocation priorities.
Discussion
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)
Introduction
The City of Round Rock is funding the Minor Home Repair Program with $177,453 of CDBG Program Year
2024 funds. The City is proposing to make minor home improvements to 6 low- to moderate-income
households.The City is also funding the Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance Program with
$30,000 of 2024 CDBG funds to provide up to$250 in rent or mortgage assistance to120 low-to-moderate
income Round Rock residents to prevent eviction or becoming homeless.
One . •
Homeless
Non-Homeless 126
Special-Needs
Total 126
Table 54-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 120
The Production of New Units
Rehab of Existing Units 6
Acquisition of Existing Units
Total 126
Table 55-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Continued funding of the Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance Program will allow low-to-
moderate income residents to not have to choose between paying rent or mortgage and other necessities
such as car payment, prescriptions, food and avoiding eviction. Continued implementation of the City of
Round Rock Home Repair Program will assist low-to-moderate income residents, especially the elderly
and disabled with repairs that they cannot afford and will keep them living in their homes longer.
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AP-60 Public Housing— 91.220(h)
Introduction
The Round Rock Housing Authority was established in 1966, with the first development being built in
1972.Today the Housing Authority owns 88 units and administers 230 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
A seven-member board, including two resident board members, oversees the organization. The board is
appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Each board member serves a two-year term.
The mission of the RRHA is to provide safe, affordable housing to families and individuals of the greater
Round Rock area;and provide education and training opportunities that empower residents to reach self-
sufficiency with dignity.
Round Rock Housing Authority (RRHA) owns three developments in Round Rock for a total of 88 public
housing units.
Lance Haven: 1505 Lance Lane, Round Rock,Texas 78664
Westwood Apartments: 1100 Westwood Drive, Round Rock, Texas 78681
Cushing Center(Senior Property): 1007 Cushing Drive, Round Rock, Texas 78664
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
Round Rock Housing Authority strives to promote self-sufficiency and enhance the lives of its residents.
To meet these goals, RRHA has undertaken several initiatives which will continue throughout the next
program year.
RRHA has started a Senior Gardening Program. The housing authority coordinates with the local A&M
Agricultural Program to provide health and nutrition education classes and promote healthy living. This
includes healthy cooking, exercise, and the promotion of gardening and growing fresh food. There are
three series of classes. Each series has four classes. The first includes healthy cooking, shopping for
groceries, and calorie counting, etc. The second includes exercises such as chair exercises and
nonstrenuous stretching for seniors. The third series will focus on growing vegetables and eating fresh
grown food.
Round Rock Housing Authority also provides the following activities to residents
• A quarterly newsletter is provided to keep residents informed on RRHA activities;
• RRHA provides an after-school program during the school year and a summer learning
enrichment program, operated by Baptist Children's Home, for public housing residents;
• Quarterly luncheons are provided for senior residents;
• Through a partnership with Texas State University, residents have access to health screenings;
• RRHA is seeking a community partner to provide financial literacy classes and they also plan
to establish a community garden.
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Round Rock Housing Authority will continue to seek partnership opportunities to enrich the lives of PHA
residents. The housing authority also has future plans to renovate the 88 public housing units in its
portfolio and is in the process of hiring a consultant to assist in developing a plan and budget for these
renovations.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
The Round Rock Housing Authority is not designated as troubled.
Discussion
The Round Rock Housing Authority receives an annual Capital Fund Grant from The U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development(HUD). The Round Rock Housing Authority is using these grant funds
for Administrative and Operations expenses.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
Introduction
The City of Round Rock and Williamson County are part of the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care
(BoS CoC). The BoS CoC is part of the Texas Homeless Network (THN), a nonprofit membership-based
organization helping Texas communities to prevent and end homelessness.THN is a 501(c)(3)organization
that is partially funded through Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and Texas
Department of State Health Services.The City of Round Rock is a member of the Wilco Homeless Coalition.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The City of Round Rock and Wilco Homeless Coalition will continue to coordinate with the Texas Homeless
Network/TX BoS CoC on issues to address homelessness in the community.The City will continue to work
with agencies and local partners who assist homeless populations including but not limited to the Round
Rock Area Serving Center, and the Williamson County Crisis Center.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City of Round Rock does not receive Emergency Solutions Grants to address homelessness.The City
will coordinate with the following agencies that provide emergency temporary shelter and transitional
housing:
• The Williamson County Crisis Center(Hope Alliance), funded with 2024 General Funds, offers
emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center provides emergency shelter, food, and clothing vouchers as
well as mortgage and utility assistance in an effort to prevent homelessness.
• Texas Baptist Children's Home, funded with 2024 General Funds, provides a variety of
residential and nonresidential services for children and families in need including housing for
children and single-mother families as well as outreach and prevention services.
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 period 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
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recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City of Round Rock will continue to coordinate with the Wilco Homeless Coalition and THN/ BoS COC
to ensure that homeless individuals in Round Rock are referred to programs and services that are able to
transition these individuals to permanent supportive housing or independent living programs.
The City will work with local agencies that provide temporary and permanent supportive housing to help
address homelessness in the community.
The City provides federal funding and general funding support to programs aimed at preventing
homelessness such as the Round Rock Area Serving Center, which provides emergency shelter, food, and
clothing vouchers as well as mortgage and utility assistance in an effort to prevent 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 facilities,
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
The City of Round Rock will continue to partner with the THN/ BoS CoC to support efforts made to
implement local coordinated discharge policies for individuals or families who are being discharged from
a publicly funded institution.
The City provides federal funding and general funding support to programs aimed at preventing
homelessness such as the Round Rock Area Serving Center, which provides emergency shelter, food, and
clothing vouchers as well as mortgage and utility assistance in an effort to prevent homelessness.
Discussion
The City of Round Rock and Wilco Homeless Coalition will continue to coordinate with the Texas Homeless
Network/TX BoS CoC on issues to address homelessness in the community.The City will continue to work
with agencies and local partners who assist homeless populations including but not limited to Round Rock
Area Serving Center, funded with 2024 CDBG funds, and Williamson County Crisis Center(Hope Alliance),
funded with 2024 General Funds. Round Rock will continue to fund high priority activities that address
homeless prevention and non-homeless special needs.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)
Introduction:
This section identifies actions planned by the City of Round Rock to address barriers to affordable housing
identified through the City's Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
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
The City of Round Rock will address barriers to affordable housing through the following strategies:
• Continue to refer households to Austin Tenant Council/Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, as
appropriate
• Identify and promote fair housing education and programs to build renters' rights knowledge,
with a focus on reaching vulnerable residents including persons with disabilities and refugees
• Fund projects that provide residents with access to affordable housing
• Identify resources for affordable housing for residents and promote on City's website and
include in resources and referrals
• Commit to fostering a culture of inclusion for residents with disabilities, including ensuring
that equity initiatives include residents with disabilities, reviewing websites and other
communications for ease of finding information pertinent to residents with disabilities,
increasing resources at jurisdiction festivals and events (i.e., accessible parking spaces,
shuttles, other accommodations), and other efforts to signal that people with disabilities are
a valued part of the community.
Discussion:
The City is committed to addressing the barriers to affordable housing and will continue to identity
opportunities to promote and provide fair housing education and resources for Round Rock residents.
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AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
Introduction:
This section outlines actions planned by City of Round Rock to address obstacles in meeting underserved
needs in Round Rock.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
Obstacles to meeting underserved needs in Round Rock include high cost of housing, lack of affordable
housing, transportation needs, and high cost of other basic needs such as food, health, medication, and
childcare services. To address these needs the City of Round Rock allocated 2024 General Funds to the
following non-profit organizations to provide services that assist low to moderate income households:
• Ladders for Leaders provides a Training and Internship Program that will provide workforce
development, soft skills training, and work experience to 34 high school students.
• Capital IDEA Career Expressway for Low-Income Adults will lift 62 working adults out of poverty
and into living-wage careers through education and career advancement while increasing the
diversity and availability of skilled workers in high-demand local industries.
• Texas Baptist Children's Home HOPE Program Round Rock will provide support for the salaries
and benefits of Licensed Professional Counselor(TBRI Practitioner) and a Certified TBRI Educator
to assist 200 residents.
• Senior Access Senior Connections programs will provide volunteer-based transportation for older
adults that will assist 451 seniors.
• Williamson County Crisis Center dba Hope Alliance will receive funding to support for Critical
Intervention Services for Family Violence and Sexual Assault Victims that will provide services for
250 survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault including a 24-hour hotline; emergency
shelter; supportive housing; legal advocacy; hospital and court accompaniment; and
individual/group counseling.
• Sacred Heart Community Clinic Access to Primary Health Care & Preventative Care Services will
provide expanded access of primary medical/dental/behavioral health & preventative care to
low-income uninsured residents of Round Rock.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center will receive funding to provide services to assist low income and
disabled residents with small emergency home repairs, pest control, roll off dumpster for
trash/debris removal by volunteers in coordination with the Community&Neighborhood Services
Department.
• ROCK Ride on Center for Kids Therapy Services for Underserved Round Rock Residents will
provide Equestrian therapeutic services for individuals with disabilities specifically children and
veterans.
• Foundation Communities will provide IRS certified tax assistance services in Round Rock between
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Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City of Round Rock will continue to support the following programs that support affordable housing:
• The City will provide 2024 CDBG funds to the Round Rock Area Serving Center for the Housing
Assistance Program to assist low to moderate income households with up to $250 of rent or
mortgage assistance to prevent eviction or foreclosure; and
• The City will provide 2024 CDBG funds for the CDBG Home Repair Program which will assist low
to moderate income homeowners with necessary home repairs up to $25,000 per home. This
program is administered by the City's Community and Neighborhood Services Department.
Approximately 6 homeowners will be assisted under this program.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City's Minor Home Repair Program policy and procedures manual complies with the Residential Lead
Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X) and subsequent changes.The procedures include:
1. Notification
2. Identification
3. Treatment/Abatement(if necessary)
The City of Round Rock will continue to fund the Minor Home Repair Program with 2024 CDBG funds.
Applicants who are eligible for the Minor Home Repair Program are provided LBP information at the time
of intake and will be made aware of possible dangers of lead-based paint.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
During the 2024 CDBG program year the City of Round Rock will take the following actions to reduce the
number of poverty level families:
• The City will continue to fund the Minor Home Repair Program with 2024 CDBG funds to provide
minor home repair for low- and moderate-income residents in Round Rock. This program
proposes to assist an estimated total of 6 households with repairs to include fence, plumbing,
electrical, weatherization, and ADA improvements.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center will continue to be funded with CDBG program year 2024 funds
to provide rent and mortgage assistance and access to their food pantry. These programs
collectively propose to assist 970 households.
• The Meals on Wheels of Williamson and Burnet Counties program will be funded with 2024 CDBG
funds to provide nutritious hot meals to homebound seniors and other persons in need.
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Approximately 100 seniors will be assisted.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City of Round Rock works with a supportive network of non-profit, public and government agencies
throughout the City and county, working together to provide essential services to low- and moderate-
income residents. This collaborative approach includes coordination of services through stakeholder
meetings, community meetings, and information and referrals systems to identify and address needs of
special needs populations.
Community members in Round Rock and Williamson County made a huge step in closing the gap in the
institutional structure and service delivery system when they formed the Wilco Homeless Coalition(WHC)
in 2019. The Wilco Homeless Coalition was created to raise awareness on homelessness and to provide
resources to homeless individuals and families in Williamson County. WHC works closely with the Texas
Homeless Network/TX BoS CoC and began assisting with annual Point in Time Count in 2022 to provide
more accurate data on the number and type of individuals experiencing homelessness in Williamson
County.The City of Round Rock is an active member of this volunteer organization.
The City of Round Rock and WHC will continue to build on this progress to overcome gaps in the service
delivery system for homeless individuals and families by:
• Continuing to collaborate and consult with Texas Homeless Network/TX BoS CoC
• Continue to participate in the annual Point in Time Count
• Conducting outreach to identify and assist persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Holding monthly meetings for community members and stakeholders to improve coordination
and referrals
• Identifying additional resources to address individuals and persons who are experiencing
homelessness
• Holding an Annual Homelessness Awareness Event
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
In an effort to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, the
City will continue to coordinate and attend the Williamson County Monthly Networking Meetings.At this
monthly networking meeting, nonprofit and social service agencies come together to network, promote
events, and listen to guest speakers. Up to 30 agencies attend the monthly meetings and have access the
groups list sery and be able to share information on the upcoming events, public hearings,and fundraisers.
Collaboration and coordination between agencies is important to ensure that the needs in the community
are being addressed.
Discussion:
The City of Round Rock will work with nonprofit agencies and government agencies to improve
coordination and efficiencies in delivering programs and activities to address priority needs.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
This section outlines program specific requirements for the use of Community Development Block Grant
Program (CDBG) funds.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(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.
0
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
2.The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be 0
used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives
identified in the grantee's strategic plan
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 0
planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan.
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 100%
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.
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Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources
1 Data Source Name
2000 Census (Base Year), 2016-2017 ACS
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
United States Census Bureau Census and United States Census Bureau American Community
Survey(ACS)
Provide a brief summary of the data set.
2000 Census
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
Nationwide analysis
Provide the year(and optionally month,or month and day)for when the data was collected.
2000 Census, 2016-2017 ACS
Briefly describe the methodology for the data collection.
Nationwide Census
Describe the total population from which the sample was taken.
All residents of US
Describe the demographics of the respondents or characteristics of the unit of measure,and the number
of respondents or units surveyed.
Matches demographic profile of nation
2 Data Source Name
2016-2017 American Community Survey
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
United States Census Bureau
Provide a brief summary of the data set.
Annual American Community Survey
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
Nationwide survey
Provide the year(and optionally month,or month and day)for when the data was collected.
2016-2017
Briefly describe the methodology for the data collection.
Administered nationwide
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Describe the total population from which the sample was taken.
All US residents
Describe the demographics of the respondents or characteristics of the unit of measure,and the number
of respondents or units surveyed.
Matches US demographic profile
3 Data Source Name
2011-2015 HUD CHAS Data
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)
Provide a brief summary of the data set.
Each year,the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) receives custom
tabulations of American Community Survey(ACS) data from the U.S. Census Bureau.These data,
known as the "CHAS" data (Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy), demonstrate the
extent of housing problems and housing needs, particularly for low-income households.The CHAS
data are used by local governments to plan how to spend HUD funds and may also be used by
HUD to distribute grant funds. For more background on the CHAS data, including data
documentation and a list of updates and corrections to previously released data, click
here: Background.
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
See above
Provide the year(and optionally month,or month and day)for when the data was collected.
2011-2015
Briefly describe the methodology for the data collection.
CHAS data comes from the American Community Survey
Describe the total population from which the sample was taken.
All US residents
Describe the demographics of the respondents or characteristics of the unit of measure,and the number
of respondents or units surveyed.
Matches US demographic profile
4 Data Source Name
PIC(PIH Information Center)
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)
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Provide a brief summary of the data set.
It is a flexible, scalable, Internet-based approach which enables Housing Authority users and
Department personnel to access a common database of Housing Authority information via their
web browser from anywhere.
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
To aid in maintaining and gathering data about all of PIH's inventories of Housing Agencies (HAs),
Developments, Buildings, Units, HA Officials, HUD Offices and Field Staff and IMS/PIC Users.
Provide the year(and optionally month,or month and day)for when the data was collected.
Ongoing
Briefly describe the methodology for the data collection.
Internet-based interface
Describe the total population from which the sample was taken.
N/A
Describe the demographics of the respondents or characteristics of the unit of measure,and the number
of respondents or units surveyed.
N/A
5 Data Source Name
HUD 2018 Fair Market Rents/2018 HOME Rent Limits
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
*Full Data Set Title: HUD 2018 Fair Market Rents and HUD 2018 HOME Investment Partnership
Program Rent Limits
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)
Provide a brief summary of the data set.
Fair Market Rents are established by HUD each year for the Section 8 Program. Fair Market Rents
(FMRs) are used to determine payment standard amounts for the Housing Choice Voucher
program, to determine initial renewal rents for some expiring project-based Section 8 contracts,
to determine initial rents for housing assistance payment(HAP) contracts in the Moderate
Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy program (Mod Rehab), rent ceilings for rental units in both
the HOME Investment Partnerships program and the Emergency Solution Grants program,
calculation of maximum award amounts for Continuum of Care recipients and the maximum
amount of rent a recipient may pay for property leased with Continuum of Care funds, and
calculation of flat rents in Public Housing units.
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
Please see above.
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Provide the year(and optionally month,or month and day)for when the data was collected.
2018
Briefly describe the methodology for the data collection.
See above.
Describe the total population from which the sample was taken.
N/A
Describe the demographics of the respondents or characteristics of the unit of measure,and the number
of respondents or units surveyed.
N/A
6 Data Source Name
Texas Homeless Network
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
Texas Homeless Network
Provide a brief summary of the data set.
The TX BoS CoC is committed to collecting and using data to drive program priorities and policy
direction. We rely on the communities throughout our geographic area to help collect high-quality
data on homelessness by using the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS),
completing Housing Inventory Counts and conducting Point-in-Time counts.
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
The data collected through these methods help to produce reports, which can be used for
planning locally, on a CoC-level, and nationally.
Provide the year(and optionally month,or month and day)for when the data was collected.
Ongoing.
Briefly describe the methodology for the data collection.
Unlike smaller CoCs that can help more directly with data collection, the TX BoS CoC depends on
communities to volunteer to participate in the Housing Inventory and Point-in-Time counts in
order to obtain data. We can only offer data each year for communities that choose to participate.
Describe the total population from which the sample was taken.
See above.
Describe the demographics of the respondents or characteristics of the unit of measure,and the number
of respondents or units surveyed.
N/A
7 Data Source Name
Quarterly Workforce Indicators(QWI), 2017(Jobs)
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List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
*Full Data Source Title: U.S. Census Bureau Quarterly Workforce Indicators(QWI), 4th Quarter
2017(Jobs)
United States Census Bureau
Provide a brief summary of the data set.
The QWI are a set of 32 economic indicators including employment,job creation/destruction,
wages, hires, and other measures of employment flows. The QWI are reported based on detailed
firm characteristics(geography, industry, age, size) and worker demographics (sex, age, education,
race, ethnicity) and are available tabulated to national*, state, metropolitan/micropolitan areas,
county, and workforce investment areas (WIA).
What was the purpose for developing this data set?
The QWI are unique in their ability to track both firm and worker characteristics over time—
enabling analyses such as a longitudinal look at wages by worker sex and age across counties,
ranking job creation rates of young firms across NAICS industry groups and comparing hiring levels
by worker race and education levels across a selection of metropolitan areas.
Provide the year(and optionally month,or month and day)for when the data was collected.
2017,4th quarter
Briefly describe the methodology for the data collection.
See above.
Describe the total population from which the sample was taken.
See above.
Describe the demographics of the respondents or characteristics of the unit of measure,and the number
of respondents or units surveyed.
See above.
8 Data Source Name
Round Rock 2014 Consolidated Plan
List the name of the organization or individual who originated the data set.
City of Round Rock
Provide a brief summary of the data set.
The Consolidated Plan is designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable
housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven,
place-based investment decisions.
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What was the purpose for developing this data set?
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 CPD
formula block grant programs: Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program, HOME
Investment Partnerships(HOME) Program, Housing Trust Fund (HTF), Emergency Solutions Grants
(ESG) Program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS(HOPWA) Program (of which,
only CDBG applies to Round Rock).
How comprehensive is the coverage of this administrative data?Is data collection concentrated in one
geographic area or among a certain population?
Citywide.
What time period(provide the year,and optionally month,or month and day)is covered by this data set?
2014
What is the status of the data set(complete,in progress,or planned)?
Complete.
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Executive Summary
Draft FY 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan
FY 2024 Annual Action Plan and Budget
Background
The City of Round Rock is a recipient of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal
entitlement funds awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). These funds are used to conduct a wide range of housing, community and economic
development activities and services, primarily for low to moderate income households earning
less than 80 percent of the area median family income.
As a recipient of CDBG funds, the city is required to prepare a Consolidated Plan. The
Consolidated Plan identifies and prioritizes the city's affordable housing, community
development and economic development needs and strategies to guide the use of its CDBG
fundingforthe nextfive years.The Consolidated Plan is carried outthrough Annual Action Plans,
which provide a concise summaryof the actions, activities,and specific federal and non-federal
resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified
by the Consolidated Plan.
The City of Round Rock has prepared a draft FY 2024 — 2028 Consolidated Plan and FY 2024
Annual Action Plan.The city will receive an allocation of$642,233 in CDBG funds forthe FY 2024
Action Plan for the program period of October 1, 2024—September 30, 2025. For the five-year
period covering the FY 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan (October 1, 2024—September 30, 2029),
the city anticipates receiving$3.2 million in resources to be available through CDBG.
In developing the FY 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan, the City gathered information through
various methods including a review of available housing market and economic data, census
data, engagement with local stakeholders, community meetings, and a community needs
survey which received 77 responses. The draft Consolidated Plan was also informed by other
city plans and initiatives including the Round Rock 2030 Comprehensive Plan. This process
formed the strategic plan to identify priority needs for the Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated
Plan and Annual Action Plan are due to HUD by August 15, 2024.
FY 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan Priorities
The City of Round Rock's strategic plan is built on the priority needs identified through a needs
assessment, market analysis, and community engagement process and aligns with priorities
and needs identified in the city's other strategic plans and initiatives.Through the Consolidated
Plan process, Decent, Safe Affordable Housing; Public Facilities and Infrastructure
Improvements; and Services for Special Needs Populations were identified as the highest
priority needs.
City of Round Rock 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan Priority Needs &Goals:
1. Provide Decent, Safe Affordable Housing
a. Preservation of affordable housing through homeowner repair program
2. Create Suitable Living Environments
a. Public facilities and infrastructure activities to improve neighborhoods
3. Provide Services for Special Needs Populations
a. Public Services activities to assist low-income households and special needs
populations such as seniors and children
4. Provide Economic Development Opportunities
FY 2024 Annual Action Plan and Budget
The City of Round Rock has a total of$642,233 in Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
funds for the FY 2024 Action Plan for the program period of October 1, 2024— September 30,
2025.
Entitlement Grant Federal FY 2024
Community Development Block Grant $642,233
Below are the proposed FY 2024 CDBG activities and budget which aligns with the priorities
outlined in the draft FY 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan. The budgets are also within the HUD
maximum expenditure limits for Administration(20%of grant)and Public Service activities(15%
of the grant).
Proposed . .
ProposedD: Budget
Provide Decent Affordable
CDBG Home Repair Program 177,453 Housing 28%
Create Suitable Living
Greenhill Park Improvements 240,000 Environments 37%
Provide Services for Special
Public Services 96,334 Needs Populations 15%
Provide Services for Special
OWBC Meals on Wheels Program 16,334 Needs Populations
Provide Services for Specia l
RRASC Housing Assistance 30,000 Needs Populations
Provide Services for Special
RRASC Food Pantry 30,000 Needs Populations
Provide Services for Special
CASA Child Advocacy 20,000 Needs Populations
CDBG Program Administration 128,446 N/A 20%
Total $642,233 100%
Activity Descriptions
CDBG Home Repair Program
City of Round Rock Community and Neighborhood Services Department will administer the
CDBG Home Repair Program which will assist low to moderate income homeowners with
necessary home repairs up to$25,000 per home. Approximately 6 homeowners will be assisted
under this program.
6/7/24
Greenhill Park Improvements
City of Round Rock Parks Department will implement this project which includes the purchase
and installation of a playground and shade structure.This project will support improvements at
one park facility that will benefit area neighborhoods who access this facility.
Public Services
Opportunities Williamson-Burnet Counties(OWBC)Meals on Wheels Program
This program provides nutritious hot meals to homebound seniors and other persons in need.
CDBG funds will be used to support the partial salary of a chef. Approximately 100 seniors will
be assisted.
Round Rock Area Serving Center(RRASC)Housing Assistance Program
This program provides up to $250 of rent or mortgage assistance to low to moderate income
households to prevent eviction or foreclosure. Approximately 120 households will be assisted.
Round Rock Area Serving Center(RRASC)Food Pantry
This program will provide funds to purchase food for the food pantry to assist low to moderate
income households in needs of assistance.Approximately 850 households will be assisted.
CourtAppointed Special Advocates(CASA) of Williamson County Child Advocacy
This program provides support for CASA to advocate for children in the foster care system.
CDBG funds will be used to support the partial salary of an Advocate Supervisor. Approximately
100 children will be served.
CDBG Program Administration
City of Round Rock — Funds will be used to support program planning, administration, and
reporting costs necessary to administer the CDBG program in compliance with HUD and other
federal regulations.
Alternate Projects
The following activities may be funded during the FY 2024 program year with any remaining
balances from completed CDBG projects or from projects that may have funds reprogrammed
due to unanticipated project delays:
• Additional Home Repairs up to$25,000 per home for low to moderate income
households
• Any of the approved city facility or infrastructure project in this action plan
• Any public services balances (Services for Special Needs Populations) may be used to
provide additional funds to another public services activity approved in this plan
Citizen Participation
The draft Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan Summarywill be available for public review
and comment for thirty (30) days beginning June 7, 2024, through July 11, 2024, at the address
listed below or at www.round rocktexas.gov and at the following locations: Alan R. Baca Senior
Center reception desk, Round Rock Public Library, Round Rock Housing Authority, Round Rock
City Hall bulletin.
6/7/24
A PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive comments after which the final FY 2024-2028
Consolidated Plan and FY 2024 Annual Action Plan will be considered by city council for
approval.All interested persons are invited to attend at the location and time listed below:
Thursday,July 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers at City Hall
Address:221 East Main Street, Round Rock,TX
Programs funded through the CDBG program may be emphasized in target neighborhoods or on
a city-wide basis. Approximately 80 percent of the CDBG funds made available to the city will
benefit households earning less than 80 percent of the area median family income.
Citizens may send written comments to Community and Neighborhood Services Department,
221 East Main Street, Round Rock, TX 78664. The document may be viewed through July 11,
2024, at the Community and Neighborhood Services Department, 221 East Main Street, Round
Rock TX and on the City of Round Rock website: www.roundrocktexas.gov and the locations
listed above.
Public Comment
Proposed use of Federal funds are outlined in the draft Consolidated Plan summary.
Recommendations for all of the grants were developed by City staff. All recommendations are
subject to change. Questions about the 2024-2028 draft Consolidated Plan are welcome and
should be directed to the Community and Neighborhood Services Department, 221 East Main
Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664, (voice) or 1-800-735-2989 (TDDfrm. Formal written
comments may be sent to the same address. All comments should be received by the
Community and Neighborhood Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on July 11, 2024. The
Consolidated Plan will be submitted to HUD on or before August 15, 2024.
The City of Round Rock is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act
(ADA)and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Reasonable modifications
and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Please call(512) 341-3328
(voice) or Relay Texas at 711 or 1-800-735-2989 (TDD) for assistance. For a sign language
interpreter, please call(512)341-3328 at least 4-5 days in advance.
The City of Round Rock offers, to all non-speaking English persons and upon written request,
translated versions of all public documents and public hearing notices. Non-English-speaking
persons who desire translated public documents or public notices should formally request
these items from the Community and Neighborhood Services Department during normal
business hours. For questions or additional information about these plans, please contact the
Community and Neighborhood Services Department at(512) 341-3328.
6/7/24
OMB Number:4040-0004
Expiration Date 11/3012025
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
1 Type of Submission 2.Type of Application. If Revision,select appropriate letter(s)
E] Preapplication ®New l
®Application n Continuation Other(Specify)
Changed/Corrected Application Revision
3.Date Received. 4 Applicant Identifier
5a Federal Entity Identifier- 5b Federal Award Identifier:
484674 B-24-MC-48-0514
State Use Only:
6 Date Received by State �� 7 State Application Identifier
8.APPLICANT INFORMATION:
a.Legal Name: CITY OF ROUND ROCK
b.EmployerrTaxpayer Identification Number(EINlTIN) *c UEI.
74-6017485 L6TJFVAE4DM5
d.Address:
Streetl. 221 EAS: MAIN STREET
Street2.
City: ROUND ROCK
County/Pansh: WILLIAMSON
State: TX: Texas
Province.
'Country: USA: UNITED STATES
'Zip/Postal Code 78664-5271
e.Organizational Unit:
Department Name. Division Name
COMM. & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES "-'DBG
I.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix Mrs. 'First Name: ELIZABETH
Middle Name G.
'Last Name: ALVARADO
Suffix
Title: CDBG COCRDINATOR
Organizational Affiliation
Telephone Number. 512-341-3328 Fax Number:
'Email: EALVARADO@ROUNDROCKTEXAS.GOV
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
'9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type:
C: City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type
Type of Applicant 3,Select Applicant Type.
'Other(specify):
10.Name of Federal Agency:
O.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
14.218 —�
CFDA Tide:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR ENTITLEMENT COMMUNITIES
'12.Funding Opportunity Number:
Title.
13.Competition Identification Number.
Ttle
14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties.States,etc.):
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project
^,ITY OF ROUND ROCK CDBG 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add Attachments Qlachments View Attachments
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16.Congressional Districts Of:
'a Applicant 31ST b Program/Project
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Distncts if needed.
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
17.Proposed Project:
a Start Date 10/01/2029 'b.End Date 09/30/2025
18.Estimated Funding(S):
a.Federal 642,233.00
'b.Applicant
c State
`d.Local
`e.Other
f Program Income
•g TOTAL 642,233.00
'19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
Fla.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
b.Program is subject to E.O.12372 but has not been selected by the State for review
® c.Program is not covered by E.O.12372
'20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (if"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.)
Yes ®No
If"Yes",provide explanation and attach
P.dd Attachment Delete Attachment I View Attachment
21.`By signing this application,I certify (1)to the statements contained in the list of certifications"and(2)that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances" and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitious,or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 18,Section 1001)
® "I AGREE
" The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list.. is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions
Authorized Representative:
Prefix. Mr. •First NameCRAIG
Middle Name
'Last Name MORGAN
Suffix
'Title MAYOR
Telephone Number. 512-218-5410 Fax Number.
'Email: CMORGANaROCNDROCKTEXAS.GOV
Signature of Authorized Representative Date Signed-
ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OMB Number:4040-0009
Expiration Date:02/28/2025
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget. Paperwork Reduction Project(0348-0042),Washington, DC 20503.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the
Awarding Agency. Further. certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional
assurances. If such is the case,you will be notified.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant.
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act
and the institutional, managerial and financial capability of 1970(42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763)relating to prescribed
(including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share standards of merit systems for programs funded
of project costs)to ensure proper planning, under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in
management and completion of project described in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of
this application. Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900 Subpart F).
2. Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General 9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning
of the United States and, if appropriate,the State, Prevention Act(42 U.S C §§4801 et seq.)which
the right to examine all records, books, papers,or prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or
documents related to the assistance: and will establish rehabilitation of residence structures
a proper accounting system in accordance with
generally accepted accounting standards or agency 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non-
directives. discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L 88-352)
3. Will not dispose of,modify the use of,or change the which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
terms of the real property title or other interest in the color or national origin; (b)Title IX of the Education
site and facilities without permission and instructions Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S C. §§1681
from the awarding agency.Will record the Federal 1683, and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination
awarding agency directives and will include a covenant on the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the
in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(29) U S.0
with Federal assistance funds to assure non- §794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
discrimination during the useful life of the project. handicaps. (d)the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance amended(42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107),which prohibits
awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and discrimination on the basis of age; (e)the Drug Abuse
approval of construction plans and specifications. Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L 92-255), as
amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate drug abuse, (f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
engineering supervision at the construction site to Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation
ensure that the complete work conforms with the Act of 1970(P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
approved plans and specifications and will furnish nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
progressive reports and such other information as may be alcoholism, (g)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health
required by the assistance awarding agency or State. Service Act of 1912(42 U S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee
3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable and drug abuse patient records; (h)Title VIII of the
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq ), as
7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or rental or financing of housing, (i)any other
resents the nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s)
p appearance or per o personal or organizational under which application for Federal assistance is being
conflict of interest, or personal gain. made, and(j)the requirements of any other
nondiscrimination statue(s)which may apply to the
application
Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D(Rev.7-97)
Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102
11. Will comply, or has already complied,with the Federal actions to State(Clean Air) implementation
requirements of Titles it and III of the Uniform Relocation Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1955: as amended(42 U S C. §§7401 et seq.); (g)
1970(P.L. 91-646)which provide for fair and equitable protection of underground sources of drinking water
treatment of persons displaced or whose property is under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. as
acquired as a result of Federal and federally-assisted amended(P.L. 93-523) and; (h)protection of
programs.These requirements apply to all interests in real endangered species under the Endangered Species
property acquired for project purposes regardless of Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205).
Federal participation in purchases.
16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S C. 1968(16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.)related to protecting
§§1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the political components or potential components of the national
activities of employees whose principal employment wild and scenic rivers system.
activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance
13. Will comply, as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis- with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7),the Copeland Act Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C.§470). EO 11593
(40 U.S.0 §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract (identification and protection of historic properties), and
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C. §§327- the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
333)regarding labor standards for federally-assisted 1974(16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq).
construction subagreements.
18 Will cause to be performed the required financial and
14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No.A-133,
(P.L.93-234)which requires recipients in a special flood "Audits of States, Local Governments. and Non-Profit
hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase Organizations."
flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction
and acquisition is$10,000 or more. 19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other
15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies
prescribed pursuant to the following. (a) institution of governing this program.
environmental quality control measures under the National 20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(8)of
Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L.91- the Trafficking Victims Protection Act(NPA)of 2000, as
190)and Executive Order(EO) 11514; (b)notification amended(22 U.S.C. 7104)which prohibits grant award
of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738, (c) recipients or a sub-recipient from(1)Engaging in severe
protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time
evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance that the award is in effect(2)Procuring a commercial
with EO 11988,(e)assurance of project consistency sex act during the period of time that the award is in
with the approved State management program effect or(3) Using forced labor in the performance of the
developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of award or subawards under the award
1972(16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.), (f)conformity of
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE
MAYOR
APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
SF-424D(Rev.7-97)Back
CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations,
the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair housing--The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing.
Uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan—It will comply with the
acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,as amended,(42 U.S.C.4601-4655)and implementing regulations at
49 CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance
plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the
Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs.
Anti-Lobbying--To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of it,to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an
officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the
awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any Federal grant,the making of any Federal loan,the
entering into of any cooperative agreement,and the extension,continuation,renewal,amendment,or
modification of any Federal contract,grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement,it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL,
"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,"in accordance with its instructions;and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in
the award documents for all subawards at all tiers(including subcontracts,subgrants,and contracts under
grants, loans,and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction—The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law(as applicable)
and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking
funding,in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan--The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block
Grant,HOME,Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are
consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan.
Section 3—It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968(12
U.S.C. 1701u)and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 75.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
MAYOR
Title
Specific Community Development Block Grant Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation —It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan—Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing
needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been
developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program(i.e.,the development of viable
urban communities,by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities,primarily for
persons of low and moderate income)and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570.
Following a Plan --It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds—It has complied with the following criteria:
1.Maximum Feasible Priority.With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
funds,it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities
which benefit low-and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of
slums or blight.The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee
certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency
because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
community,and other financial resources are not available(see Optional CDBG Certification).
2.Overall Benefit.The aggregate use of CDBG funds,including Section 108 guaranteed loans,
during program year(s) 2024-2025 [a period specified by the grantee of one,
two,or three specific consecutive program years],shall principally benefit persons of low and
moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for
activities that benefit such persons during the designated period.
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds,including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds,by assessing any
amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income,
including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such
public improvements.
However,if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs of public improvements(assisted in part with CDBG funds)financed from other
revenue sources,an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
In addition, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income(not low-income)
families,an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements
financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds
to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force—It has adopted and is enforcing:
1.A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations;and
2.A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or
exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights
demonstrations within its jurisdiction.
Compliance with Anti-discrimination laws—The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C.2000d)and the Fair Housing Act(42
U.S.C. 3601-3619)and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint—Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24
CFR Part 35,Subparts A,B,J,K and R.
Compliance with Laws—It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
MAYOR
Title
OPTIONAL Community Development Block Grant Certification
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed
to meet other community development needs having particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR
570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG-
assisted activities which are designed to meet other community development needs having particular
urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
MAYOR
Title
Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance—If it plans to provide tenant-based rental assistance,the tenant-based
rental assistance is an essential element of its consolidated plan.
Eligible Activities and Costs—It is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs,as
described in 24 CFR§§92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for
prohibited activities,as described in§92.214.
Subsidy layering—Before committing any funds to a project,it will evaluate the project in accordance
with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in
combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing;
Signature of Authorized Official Date
MAYOR
Title
Emergency Solutions Grants Certifications
The Emergency Solutions Grants Program recipient certifies that:
Major rehabilitation/conversion/renovation—If an emergency shelter's rehabilitation costs exceed
75 percent of the value of the building before rehabilitation,the recipient will maintain the building as a
shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first
occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed rehabilitation.
If the cost to convert a building into an emergency shelter exceeds 75 percent of the value of the building
after conversion,the recipient will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and
families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual
or family after the completed conversion.
In all other cases where ESG funds are used for renovation,the recipient will maintain the building as a
shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 3 years after the date the building is first
occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed renovation.
Essential Services and Operating Costs—In the case of assistance involving shelter operations or
essential services related to street outreach or emergency shelter,the recipient will provide services or
shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period during which the ESG assistance is provided,
without regard to a particular site or structure,so long the recipient serves the same type of persons(e.g.,
families with children,unaccompanied youth,disabled individuals,or victims of domestic violence)or
persons in the same geographic area.
Renovation—Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that the
building involved is safe and sanitary.
Supportive Services—The recipient will assist homeless individuals in obtaining permanent housing,
appropriate supportive services(including medical and mental health treatment,victim services,
counseling,supervision,and other services essential for achieving independent living),and other Federal
State,local,and private assistance available for these individuals.
Matching Funds—The recipient will obtain matching amounts required under 24 CFR 576.201.
Confidentiality—The recipient has established and is implementing procedures to ensure the
confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment
services under any project assisted under the ESG program,including protection against the release of the
address or location of any family violence shelter project,except with the written authorization of the
person responsible for the operation of that shelter.
Homeless Persons Involvement—To the maximum extent practicable,the recipient will involve,
through employment,volunteer services,or otherwise,homeless individuals and families in constructing,
renovating,maintaining,and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program,in providing services
assisted under the ESG program,and in providing services for occupants of facilities assisted under the
program.
Consolidated Plan—All activities the recipient undertakes with assistance under ESG are consistent
with its consolidated plan.
Discharge Policy—The recipient will establish and implement, to the maximum extent practicable and
where appropriate,policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions
or systems of care(such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,foster care or other youth
facilities,or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent this discharge from immediately
resulting in homelessness for these persons.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
MAYOR
Title
Housing Opportunities for Persons With A[DS Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that:
Activities—Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by
available public and private sources.
Building—Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose
specified in the consolidated plan:
1. For a period of not less than 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction,substantial
rehabilitation,or acquisition of a facility,
2. For a period of not less than 3 years in the case of assistance involving non-substantial rehabilitation
or repair of a building or structure.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
MAYOR
Title
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION:
Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by section 1352,title 31,U.S.Code.Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more than$100,000 for
each such failure.