The City of Daytona Beach Consolidated Plan is a comprehensive summary of the needs, resources and implementation strategy for 1995-2000. The City of Daytona Beach will receive approximately $1.8 million in CDBG and HOME funds this program year. These funds are utilized to benefit the low income citizens of Daytona Beach in the area of housing, public services, capital improvements, and economic development.
Four public hearings conducted by the Community Development Citizen Advisory Board were held during the Consolidated Plan development process. The first two public hearings held were to obtain input on the One Year Action Plan and the housing and community development needs of the community. All citizen input was incorporated in the Consolidated Plan. A third public hearing was held at the conclusion of the thirty day comment period. The final public hearing was held before the Daytona Beach City Commission prior to submission of the Consolidated Plan. All providers of housing and related social services were contacted individually to solicit their views and their current service levels. Information obtained from these organizations is incorporated throughout the Consolidated Plan.
MAP 1 depicts points of interest in the jurisdiction.
The City of Daytona Beach is the central city of a seven city area located on the east coast of central Florida. Known world wide as the "World's Most Famous Beach", Daytona Beach's economy is driven by tourism. According to the 1990 census, the population of the city was 61,921. As the core city, Daytona Beach has all of the problems of an older, urbanized city. Because of these perceived problems of crime, older housing stock and inadequate schools, the middle class continue to work in Daytona Beach but now reside in the six smaller cities surrounding Daytona Beach. The City of Daytona Beach's housing stock is approximately one third of the County's total rental units and three quarters of the County's assisted housing units. The population of the city increased 16% from 1980 to 1990. The average household size decreased slightly from 2.28 persons per household to 2.18 persons in 1990. The racial characteristics of the population reflect negligible change from the 1980 census. The percentage of white population increased 1% (from 65% to 66%), the black population decreased 2% (from 32% to 30%) and the Hispanic population increased from 2% to 3%. In real numbers the Hispanic population nearly doubled (946 in 1980 to 1708 in 1990) in the ten year period. The total number of extremely low/low income households increased in 1990 by 3% from 17% in 1980 to 20% in 1990. In contrast the number of middle income households declined from 19% in 1980 to 9% in 1990. The highest concentration of extremely low/low income households by racial group was among black households and low income Asian and pacific islanders (49%).
MAP 2 depicts points of interest and low-moderate income areas.
MAP 3 depicts points of interest, low-moderate income areas, and minority concentration levels.
MAP 4 depicts points of interest, low-moderate income areas, and
unemployment levels.
The economy of Daytona Beach is predominantly service oriented with tourism being the major industry. This results in underemployment and seasonal unemployment in the labor force. Daytona Beach is recognized nationally as an extremely affordable housing market. The city has aggressively pursued redevelopment and revitalization of its older commercial areas and neighborhoods.
According to the 1990 census, 17% of all households within the City of Daytona Beach are classified as extremely low income, defined as household income between 0-30% of median. 73% of these households had housing problems. The extremely low income households are often homeless or close to homeless. With the exception of elderly homeowners, the majority of these households are renters. For the extremely low income there is virtually no opportunity for homeownership and rental units are the only viable option. Extremely low income households must also be provided a continuum of care through social services and economic self sufficiency programs as well as greater access to subsidized housing.
31% of the households in Daytona Beach are low income. The segment of our population classified as very low income, 31-50% of median household income, is also lacking in viable housing options. Of these households 85% of the renters had housing problems and 52% of the owners. Among large family rental households 87% had housing problems. Because the existing housing market in Daytona Beach is extremely affordable, it is possible for some of the low income households to become homeowners with subsidies for downpayment and closing costs.
Moderate income households, defined as households with income between 50 and 80%, essentially struggle with the same problems as extremely low and low income. Their housing problems are not as acute. 67% of all moderate income rental households have housing problems. The data indicates that homeownership should be encouraged among moderate income households.
According to the 1990 census there are 32,167 housing units in the City of Daytona Beach. The housing stock of the city continues its historical trend of being fairly evenly split between owner and renter occupied housing. In 1980 48% of the housing stock was owner occupied and 52% was renter occupied. Homeownership declined slightly according to the 1990 census data. Owner occupied housing dropped 3% to 45% of the total housing stock and renter occupied housing increased 3% to 55% of the total housing stock. It is anticipated that this historical trend will continue with the possibility of an increase in homeownership if interest rates and housing prices remain low. Rental housing is anticipated to remain relatively stable. Market rate rents remain affordable to a majority of households. Extremely low and low income households continue to experience affordability problems. The vacancy rate for rental housing is 11%. The vacancy rate for properties for sale is 5%.
Approximately 6000 housing units have been constructed in the city since 1980. Almost all of these units are only affordable to middle and upper income households. At the present time there is a large inventory of older properties for sale in the City for under $50,000. This inventory enables many low and moderate income renter households to become homeowners. The greatest impediment to affordable homeownership at this time is the lack of a sufficient downpayment. For rental households there is an urgent need for additional rental assistance and affordable units. Extremely low and low income households continue to experience affordability problems with the most acute need that of the extremely low income households.
Daytona Beach, while not unique, has several important characteristics which contribute to the extent of homelessness. One characteristic, which the city shares with other Florida cities, is that of attraction from all areas of the nation to Florida. Many individuals and families come to the Daytona Beach area seeking a better life and employment. Often they run out of money before finding employment and have no place to live nor any means of returning home. Another important characteristic contributing to homelessness within the City of Daytona Beach is that Daytona Beach is the central city within a seven city coastal area of the county. Because it is the central city, the majority of social services providers are based in the city in addition to most employment opportunities. Therefore, a disproportionate number of homeless are in Daytona Beach. The overwhelming housing needs of the homeless population of Daytona Beach are for transitional and permanent housing.
It is estimated that one third of all homeless in Daytona Beach are families. These families can be divided into two basic groups: 1) families who have resided in Daytona Beach for one year or more and are homeless due to eviction, family dysfunction, unemployment, sickness etc. and 2) families who have moved to Daytona Beach from outside Volusia County to look for employment and better living opportunities. Another one third of the homeless are estimated to be mentally ill. The primary need of this homeless population is for "supportive living" services and permanent housing. Other special needs homeless in need of transitional and permanent housing and necessary support services are alcohol and other drug addicted, victims of domestic violence and homeless youth. The other special needs population of homeless in our community are individuals who are HIV Positive or have AIDS. Facilities needs range from affordable housing for HIV Positive individuals, to group homes and skilled nursing care for individuals with AIDS.
Within the City of Daytona Beach there are 1617 units of public housing owned and managed by the Public Housing Authority. Broken down by unit size, the inventory has 972 one bedroom units, 363 two bedroom units and 282 units with three or more bedrooms. The public housing waiting list has 211 applicants with a vacancy rate of less than 1%.
The PHA currently has 476 tenant based Section 8 units. Of this total, 104 units are one bedroom, 304 units are two bedrooms, and 68 units have three or more bedrooms. Additionally, the PHA has 90 units of Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation. The Section 8 waiting list has 337 applicants. Additionally, there are 427 units of 202 housing within the City and 376 units of other HUD housing units. The vacancy rate for these units is estimated at less than 5%
Affordable housing has been identified as one of the most important issues in a recent City of Daytona Beach citizen survey. As part of the State of Florida SHIP Program, the city's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee has developed a Housing Incentive Plan. This Plan, adopted by the City Commission, details incentives for affordable housing production including waiver of permitting fees, expedited processing of permits, planned unit development flexibility and infrastructure improvements.
There are no current court orders, consent decrees, or HUD imposed sanctions on the City of Daytona Beach. The City continues to affirmatively further fair housing in all of its housing programs. Recent actions taken include: 1) all landlords participating in the Rental Rehabilitation program are counseled on their obligations to fair housing in the rental of their units, 2) fair housing workshops are held during Fair Housing Week sponsored by the City of Daytona Beach, 3) first time homebuyers education program includes information on fair housing, and 4) technical assistance is provided to affordable housing services providers
The Volusia County Health Department is the designated local testing agency for lead based paint hazards. Lead based paint hazard notification is made to all applicants of Community Development Programs. Additionally, the PHA is currently abating lead based paint hazards as part of their improvement program.
The City of Daytona Beach housing policies and programs are designed to assist in reducing the number of households with incomes below the poverty line and reducing low income families dependency on welfare and other entitlement programs. Economic development opportunities including job training and education must be expanded in order to achieve this goal. Revitalization of low income neighborhoods is also a primary community development need.
The City of Daytona Beach continues to take the lead in meeting the housing
and community development needs of the community. New funding sources are
aggressively pursued and the city continues its role as facilitator in bringing
together all individuals and organizations.
The City of Daytona Beach Consolidated Plan sets forth the primary mission and goals of the city as it relates to affordable housing and community development. The basis for assigning relative importance to different and competing priorities must be a balance between the community's needs and resources (both financial and supportive) expected to be available. In arriving at this strategy, emphasis was placed on those households in the worst case housing situation and those eligible for federal preference in assisted housing.
The Consolidated Plan details the priorities for the housing and community development needs of the community. Affordable housing is identified as a priority need. There are three broad objectives under this priority. The first objective is to provide housing opportunities for first time low income homebuyers. The second objective is to provide rehabilitation assistance to existing housing stock and the third objective is to provide rental assistance to low income renter households.
The alleviation of homelessness is another priority of the Consolidated Plan. Four objectives are identified under this priority:
The third housing priority is housing needs of special needs populations. Three objectives are identified:
The major priority for non housing community development needs is the revitalization of our low income neighborhoods. The objectives to carry out this priority include public facility and infrastructure improvements, public service needs of low income citizens, and economic development activities.
The City of Daytona Beach anti-poverty strategy includes the following:
The City of Daytona Beach receives CDBG, HOME and HOPE 3 funding. State of Florida SHIP funds are utilized to match HOME funds. Additionally the County of Volusia receives formula homeless funds. The majority of these funds are provided to homeless providers located within the city.
The City of Daytona Beach Community Development Department continues to have as one of its primary goals the comprehensive coordination of all housing efforts within the city. These efforts include continuous coordination of assisted housing programs with the PHA and other assisted housing providers, regular public meetings with Community Development Citizens Advisory Board, and participation with the HRS designated area homeless coalition.
MAP 5 depicts points of interest, low-moderate income areas, unemployment
levels, and proposed HUD funded projects.
The major activities for the 1995-1996 program year to be funded with CDBG and HOME are:
All housing programs are city-wide. The sidewalk construction program is located in low income neighborhoods of the city. Public service activities are conducted in low income neighborhoods and the economic development programs are targeted to the state designated Enterprise Zone areas.
The lead agency for housing and community development activities in the City of Daytona Beach is the city's Community Development Department.
It is anticipated that approximately 100 households will benefit from the housing programs administered by the City of Daytona Beach Community Development Department. Due to the uncertainty of funding for public housing programs, no estimate is available for PHA housing goals.
