Housing Division Ministry of Seniors and Housing. APHAA 2018 Presentation

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1 Housing Division Ministry of Seniors and Housing APHAA 2018 Presentation

2 Housing Operations

3 Housing Operations 2019 Business Plan Review Social Housing 2019 Business Plan Review Other Programs Alberta Social Housing Corporation Budget/Targets Cannabis Next Steps 2019 Operating Budget(s) 2018 Financial Information Package Business Plans

4 2019 Business Plan Review Social Housing Social Housing Operating Budget - Staff reviewed HMB Appendix C submissions - Recommended 2019 Operating Budgets - Cost pressures of $10.7 million break down: - Carbon Levy - $3.8 million - Support For Independence - $1.9 million - Operational Pressures - $5.0 million - Represents a 5.5% increase to HMB total operating expenses from 2018

5 2019 Business Plan Review Social Housing Tenant Support Worker (TSW) Target to provide TSW to HMB operators Currently in the developmental stage (PAHS) $4.3 million is the estimated cost for 55 FTE s across the province Capital Maintenance and Renewal (CMR) Seeking continuation of CMR at $50 million

6 2019 Business Plan Review Other Programs Rent Supplement Program (RSP) Additional Funding HMBs requested an additional $39.0 Million Based upon the prioritization of waitlist applicants through point scoring, the request is broken down as follows: Prioritization Points Awarded # of Units Required # of Albertans Served Funding Required (Millions) ,307 2,425 $ $ $ ,102 $ and less 2,886 4,526 $20.1 Totals 5,644 9,398 $39.1 Current estimated wait list is 18,850 low income households.

7 ASHC Program Budget/Targets (in 000s) Program Expense 2018/ /20* Community Housing 46,608 46,608 Seniors Housing 3,252 3,252 Seniors Lodge 42,063 42,063 Rent Supplement 67,075 67,075 Surplus Recoveries 8,655 8,655

8 Cannabis Alberta does not and will not have directive policies related to smoking or growing/plants. HMBs may wish to take steps to mitigate the property damage risk of cannabis growth in multi-unit dwellings. Considerations: A focus on the activity (smoking) and the equipment (hydroponics) rather than the substance. Adhere to any municipal smoking bylaws and existing smoking policies in place.

9 Next Steps 2019 HMB Budget Approval on HMB budgets will align with the release of government s fiscal budget. Target is 2019 tentatively approved budgets be sent to HMBs by December 1, Audit Package Expected to be sent to HMBs in December 2018 Submissions required to be returned by March 31, 2019, as per legislation

10 Next Steps Business Plan Submission Cycle Business Plan Packages will be sent out April 1, 2019 Deadline for submission is June 30, 2019 Budgets & identified cost pressures reviewed by the Housing Advisors Operating Budget CMR Budget - Where pressures are - Plan for future - How can we help? - Continual Improvements Consolidate results & trends and provide feedback

11 Indigenous Housing Capital Program Overview Increase the supply of off-reserve, on- and off-settlement affordable housing units for Indigenous peoples in need Construction (including additions/extensions), purchase, or repurpose Rental or lease-to-purchase $120 million in capital grants over multiple years Operational funding not available through the IHCP Eligibility Indigenous government or organization, or formal partnership with Indigenous government or organization Projects must remain affordable for minimum 20 years Applicants must contribute minimum of 5% capital costs

12 Indigenous Housing Capital Program Application Process and Timelines Program website: Applications accepted on a continuous basis, with soft deadlines at the end of each fiscal quarter Electronic submission of applications to: SH.IHCP@gov.ab.ca Evaluation by IHCP Cross-Ministry Review Panel Recommendations made to Minister of Seniors and Housing for decision on projects to go forward Capital funding released on April 1, 2019 to successful applicants to coincide with 2019 construction season Questions: Contact Stephanie Fletcher, IHCP Program Advisor

13 Policy Planning and Analytics

14 Topics Provincial Affordable Housing Strategy (PAHS) Advisory Structure PAHS Initiatives National Housing Strategy HMB Handbook

15 Provincial Affordable Housing Strategy (PAHS) Implementation: Advisory and Engagement Structure HMB SHORT TERM Provide advice on regulatory changes (3.1, 4.1) Tenant dispute resolution (4.1) Tenant support program (2.1) Lodge renewal (3.1) Mixed income model (3.1) Asset Management Strategy (1.2) LONG TERM Mixed age (3.2) Establish additional working groups as required. Seniors Lodge Working Group Intergovernmental Big Cities SHORT TERM Inclusionary Housing (1.1) One-stop pilot (4.2) Coordinated community planning (4.3) LONG TERM TBD F/P/T SHORT TERM National Housing Strategy (5.2) LONG TERM TBD Public/Private Non-Profit SHORT TERM Social Housing Agreement Transition Application of principles of PAHS to PNP LONG TERM TBD Co-ops SHORT TERM Co-op models (1.1) LONG TERM TBD Indigenous SHORT TERM Indigenous offreserve housing engagement (1.1) LONG TERM Co-management approaches (4.3) Culturally appropriate programming (4.3) Government information sharing (5.2) Data and Research W orking Group Policy and Legislation Working Group Work falls directly under Steering Committee and Working Groups = information sharingand connection point Short Term = 18 to 24 months Long Term = 24 months +

16 PAHS Advisory Structure: Policy and Legislation Working Group Provided advice and support on: Implementation of regulation amendments; Development of potential dispute resolution processes; Development of potential tenant support program parameters; and Ad hoc operational policy issues

17 PAHS Advisory Structure: Seniors Lodge Working Group Supported the development of several actions to respond to Office of the Auditor General recommendations. Development of the logic model and measures for the Seniors Lodge Program; Focus shifting to work on the sustainability of the Seniors Lodge Program now and into the future

18 PAHS Advisory Structure: Data and Research Working Group Provided advice and support on: Partnering with the associations in the dissemination of research and best practices. Geospatial model of housing needs. Internal work required before the working group can advise on data collection and information sharing. Meetings on hold until 2019.

19 PAHS Advisory Structure: Next Phase Structure Considerations: Expansion of the steering committee membership and focus on broader housing system. Shift Policy and Legislation working group to an ongoing operational policy discussion. Continue the Seniors Lodge working group to focus on the sustainability action in the PAHS. Working groups formed for initiatives as needed. Process Improvements: Timely communication, focused agendas, videoconferencing option.

20 Provincial Affordable Housing Strategy: Initiatives 1- Investing Now and Future 2- Integrated Housing and Support 3- Successful Transition and Aging in Community 4- Fair and Flexible 5- A Sustainable System

21 Policy Updates: HMB Handbook Refresh The Management Body Handbook is undergoing a review and refresh. The renewed Handbook will: contain direction regarding the recent January 1, 2018 amendments, and refresh policy direction and guidance related to the Alberta Housing Act and its regulations. Housing Policy has engaged with the Policy and Legislation working group to seek feedback and input on the project. It is anticipated the first phase of the refreshed Handbook will be released in early 2019.

22 National Housing Strategy (NHS) NHS released on November 22, 2017 including the announcement of future federal funding commitments for the provinces/territories (PTs). Canada Community Housing Initiative Canada Housing Benefit PT Priorities All PT Ministers (except Québec) have endorsed a multilateral Housing Partnership Framework. Seniors and Housing is currently leading bilateral negotiations on behalf of GOA. The bilateral agreement is expected to be finalized by the end of the year with federal funding flowing on April 1, 2019.

23 Housing Capital Programs

24 Capital Planning

25 2018 Capital Plan Cumulative Totals ($000s) $1,200 $1,000 $800 $600 $400 $0 $200 $170 $80 $ Actual $0 $296 $ Actual $8 $505 Climate Leadership $24 $24 $24 $24 $782 $764 $737 $666 Family Social Supports & Housing $391 $330 $270 $234 $196 Capital Maintenance & Renewal , $107,319, 9% , $215,575, 18% , $78,028, , 7% $87,028, 7% Capital Plan 2018 Continues the Government s $1.2 Billion Investment in Affordable Housing 2018/19, $267,307, 22% Actual, $249,979, 21% Actual, $190,800, 16%

26 2018 Capital Plan by Program Envelope Capital Maintenance and Renewal Preservation (Maintenance) Health and Safety Actual Actual $80,413 $64,368 $50,783 $38,156 $36,728 $60,028 $60,028 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

27 2018 Capital Plan by Program Envelope Family Social Supports and Housing Family and Community Housing Development and Renewal Seniors Housing Development and Renewal New Housing Supply Affordable and Specialized Housing Indigenous Housing Capital Program Planning for Affordable Housing Actual Actual ($000s) $27,000 $169,566 $126,431 $208,624 $161,319 $70,591 $18,000 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

28 2018 Capital Plan by Program Envelope Climate Leadership Affordable Housing Energy Savings Program (AHESP) ($000s) $7,900 $16,100 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

29 Capital Investment vs. Capital Grant 100% 5,700 11, % 80% Affordable Housing Energy Savings Program - Investment 70% 60% 229,440 50% 40% 162,074 70,301 46,020 42,020 Investment Grant Other Housing Programs - Invest Other Housing Programs - Grant 30% 20% 10% 28,967 2,200 0% 1, Target 20,402 4,800 17, Target 19,018-18, Target 23,008 18,008-18,000 18, Target Target Affordable Housing Energy Savings Program - Grant Indigenous Housing Capital Program - Grant

30 Capital Program and Project Delivery

31 Capital Asset Portfolio

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