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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDown Pymnt Assistnce - 75326 Kelsey CtCITY OF PALM DESERT /PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY JOINT CONSIDERATION STAFF REPORT REQUEST: APPROVE DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOANS FROM ANY AVAILABLE FUNDING SOURCE RESTRICTED FOR THIS PURPOSE IN AN AMOUNT NECESSARY TO SECURE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING COST ASSOCIATED WITH A DIRECT SALE IN DESERT ROSE. SUBMITTED �3Y: Janet Moore, Director of Housing DATE: August 28, 2014 Recommendation By Minute Motion, that the City Council and Authority Board, Approve a silent down payment assistance loan associated with a direct sale in Desert Rose, not to exceed forty percent (40%) of the sales price of the home to ensure an affordable housing cost pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5 for a qualified low or moderate income household from any available funding source restricted for such purpose (Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund, BEGIN Fund and Housing Mitigation); 2. Authorize the use of the Desert Rose sales program and documents including the restrictive covenant and loan documents for the applicable funding source, and authorize the Mayor to execute; 3. Authorize the Finance Director to draw monies from the relative funds to facilitate the transaction; and 4. Authorize the Authority Chairman and/or the Authority's Executive Director or his designee to finalize and execute any ancillary documents necessary to effectuate the actions taken herewith. Monies are available in the appropriate account in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund, BEGIN Fund and Housing Mitigation Fund. Executive Summary When an owner notifies the Palm Desert Housing Authority ("Authority") of their intent to sell, staff attempts to coordinate a direct sale from the owner to a new purchaser from an interest list. There are several households interested in the property; however, most of them need some level of assistance in order to qualify to purchase the property. Staff recommends approval of a silent Down Payment Assistance Loan in the form of second and/or third trust deeds not to exceed a total of forty percent (40%) of the respective sales price for the identified buyer of the property located at 75-326 Kelsey Circle North from any available funding source restricted for such purpose. Staff Report Approval of Silent Down Payment Assistance Loans for the direct sale of APN 634-241-031 August 28, 2G 14 Page 2 of 2 Backaround The Palm Desert Housing Authority ("Authority") received a written Notice to Sell from the homeowner of a Desert Rose property located 75-326 Kelsey Circle North (also known as APN 634-241-031). Based on the affordability covenant against the property, when an owner notifies the Authority of their intent to sell, staff attempts to coordinate a direct sale from the owner to a new purchaser from an interest list. Staff will endeavor to qualify a buyer and have the sale negotiated directly between the seller and a qualified buyer. There are several households interested in the home; however, most of them need some level of assistance in order to qualify to purchase the property. In order to ensure an affordable housing cost, the Housing Authority and/or City will need to provide deferred down-payment assistance loans. The loan terms will be consistent with the program funding requirements of the funding source used for this purpose. The actual amount and funding source of the Housing Authority and/or City assistance loan will depend on the qualifying income and buyer criteria. The silent homebuyer assistance loan will not exceed forty percent (40%) of the respective sales price. - Staff therefore recommends approval of a silent Down Payment Assistance Loan in the form of second and/or third trust deeds not to exceed a total of forty percent (40%) of the respective sales price for the identified buyer of the property located at 75-326 Kelsey Circle North from any available funding source restricted for such purpose. Monies are available in the appropriate account in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund, BEGIN Fund and Housing Mitigation Fund. Fiscal Analvsis If the City/Authority provides assistance loans the fiscal impact will be the amount of the loans. There would be no impact to the General Fund. Subynitted by: r',�. ` , � _�,.J2--,. jJan Moore, Director of Housing CTfY COUNCIL TION APPROVED � DENiED RECEIVED OTHER M. Wohlmuth, City Manager/ Department: aul Gibson, Director of Finance NOES: _, ABSEN'Pt ,..L .,_ ABSTAIN: VERIFIED BY: � Original op File with City G:IHOUSING1Patty LeonIJMMlstaff reportlSR - HA-City DR_DAP Loan (Maglione) - 8-2&14.doc 's Office �� m� � ti � m 0 W tL � LLJ � c�: c.:s � C� L� � s.. a � U � � .� � :� c 0 RS C .� �