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Centerville 2040 Chapter 4: Housing First time homebuyer, down paymentassistance, and foreclosure prevention'' programs The City ,'encourages residents to access existing' programs available'' through Anoka County Community Action Partnership, as well as the Minnesota'' Homeownership Center and the'StartUlp program through 'Minnesota Housing.' The City will continue to form partnerships with external organizations who offer'' these 'programs and seek to provide referral information' wherever possible.'' These;programs will be especially valuable to households at or below 80% AMI'' that would otherwise face extreme hardships in purchasing or maintaining aj,' home. Partner with affordable housing developers. When feasible, Centerville will work ' with affordable housing developers who provide low-to-moderate income housing opportunities through housing development or redevelopment. The City will encourage an affordable housing component in residential redevelopment projects where site conditions and financing allow. Partner with non-profit programs. When feasible, the City will work'' collaboratively with non-profits that offer housing programs, such as Habitat for Humanity and others, and make effective referrals to these programs. Building inspections and code enforcement programs. Centerville already offers building inspections and enforcement programs. These programs help to ensure that properties are well-maintained. The City intends to continue these programs, which will help Centerville achieve its housing maintenance goals. Anoka County Community Action Partnership ACCAP offers a variety of programs and services' to the Centerville' community that help to achieve the City'sj,' affordable housing 'goals. ACCAP manages affordable rental properties,j,offers'' housing rehabilitation and weatherization funding, home ownership education'' and foreclosure prevention counseling, and crisis ' funding. Many of these'' programs are targeted to low-to-moderate income households. Centerville will continue to make appropriate referrals to ACCAP and work with this organization'' to help achieve the City's affordable Housing goals. Anoka County Community Development Anoka County Community Development offers assistance programs, including CDBG and HOME funds, when funding is available that support housing rehabilitation and affordable housing projects. Centerville will continue to work with the County HRA when appropriate and funding, programs and opportunities become available. Zoning regulation Centerville will 'continue to monitor its zoning and subd'ivision'' ordinances to make certain that its regulatory policies align with its housing goals'' and aspirations as outlined in this Plan. Zoning lregulation should be in alignment'' with and support the City's'housing goals. Site assembly and/or acquisition The City will consider policies and participation in programs or opportunities that encourage reserving publicly owned properties, and other site assembly techniques for affordable housing. Chapter 4 1 Page 13 31