TJPDC Housing and Human Services

TJPDC works with local government agencies and non-profit organizations to coordinate local initiatives on housing and human services and to develop effective and efficient solutions to our region's housing and human service needs.

TJPDC is involved in a variety of housing and human service activities aimed at improving the quality of life of the region's residents. Our projects include administering federal housing rehabilitation, regional housing planning and home ownership program funds entitled to the region, convening government agencies and non-profit organizations addressing homelessness in the region, and coordinating regional services for people with disabilities.

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HOME Action Plan for 2012-2013 Available for Public Comment

The City of Charlottesville and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) invite all interested citizens to comment on the Draft Year 2012-2013 Action Plan of the Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan and the Action Plan guide the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the City of Charlottesville and federal HOME funds in the Thomas Jefferson Planning District (City of Charlottesville and counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson). Funding levels for the coming year are estimated as $587,250 for HOME and $425,318 for CDBG. Comments will be accepted from March 26 to April 26, 2012.

A public hearing will be held at the TJPDC office on April 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Water Street Center, 407 E. Water Street. The City will also schedule a public hearing on May 7, 2012. The Action Plan is posted here, can be picked up at the TJPDC office at 401 E. Water Street, or is available by contacting Kathy McHugh at the City of Charlottesville at (434) 970-3315 or Billie Campbell at TJPDC at (434) 979-7310 ext. 230, bcampbell@tjpdc.org.

HOME Performance Report Submitted

The City of Charlottesville and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission has completed the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds for the 2010-2011 year. The CAPER is a required document describing the use of federal funds for housing and community development projects, and was submitted to HUD on September 28, 2011. The Consortium completed 57 HOME projects during the program year. Of the 57 projects, 39 were rehabilitation of owner-occupied units, 13 were first-time homebuyer projects, and six were rental projects. Of the first time homebuyer projects, 6 units were newly constructed; all others were down payment assistance only. Four of the rental projects were new construction, resulting in 5 new rental units, and 1 project was a rehabilitation project resulting in 5 units. The Crozet Meadows project included 28 HOME assisted units. Completed units for the year total 90. The CAPER is available here.

Second Edition Toolkit - Including update for 2010 Census

The Second Edition of the Transportation and Housing Alliance (THA) Toolkit is now available and ready for use. The Transportation and Housing Alliance (THA) is a statewide initiative in Virginia linking public and private efforts in the areas of housing and transportation. The Toolkit was produced through a grant awarded to the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) by the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD). VBPD recognized the important role of Planning District Commissions in developing and using this Toolkit.

The purpose of the Toolkit is to create plans that lead to livable communities for all citizens. The Toolkit provides approaches to assess current housing and transportation needs, project future needs, and identify overlapping issues and opportunities. To learn more, please visit our THA Toolkit Page.

Supplemental Update – Transitioning to American Community Survey Data and 2010 Census

Home Modification Guide

An online Home Modification Guide has been created to assist residents in the region with modifying their own home to meet their special needs. The website contains descriptions of potential home modifications, such as widened doorways and roll-in showers, a list of local organizations and individuals who have experience assisting in these projects, as well as links to local, state, and federal funding sources dedicated to home modification. The creation of the site was made possible with funding from the Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band in the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF).

Homesharing/Accessory Dwelling Units Feasibility Study

In partnership with JABA, TJPDC has completed the feasibility study of a potential Homesharing program in the region, with an initial focus on the City of Charlottesville and the urban ring in Albemarle County. The feasibility study indicates a need and support for initiating a program here. Based on the input from the Advisory Committee at their final meeting on June 23, the program is being proposed to focus on the screening and matching process, with needed wrap-around services provided by other agencies and organizations in the community. The final report is available here in pdf format. For more information, contact Billie Campbell at TJPDC at bcampbell@tjpdc.org or 434-979-7310 x230.

Universal Design

The Livable for a Lifetime (L4L) initiative is a partnership of the TJPDC, the Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) and the Piedmont Housing Alliance (PHA) to promote the design of homes and communities that are livable for a lifetime. This means incorporating universal design features and other amenities and services that allow people of all abilities and ages to live at home and engage fully in community life.

Visit the LivableforaLifetime.org website for White Papers, News Briefs and other information.

The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC), in partnership with the HOME Consortium, has developed a Green Building Sourcebook to provide information and resources for people interested in learning more about building sustainable, affordable housing. The Sourcebook contains information on simple steps homeowners can take to green their homes, including replacing thermostats, choosing energy efficient appliances, and replacing windows and doors. The site includes links to information and definitions about the type of products and materials to choose for your home to make it healthier, more energy efficient and more affordable over the long term. The site also features information on examples of local affordable green building. In addition to the Green Building Sourcebook posted online, the Sourcebook is also available as a printed booklet. Copies have been provided to the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library for check out. The booklet can be printed from the pdf file posted on line or provided upon request. To request a copy, call 434-979-7310 or send an e-mail to .