NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2024 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY HOME PROGRAM Background Each year, Orange County reports on activities undertaken with funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. This annual report is called the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). During the 2023 CAPER period (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025), the County disbursed approximately $546,854.70 for HOME projects, including $225,517.66 in local matching funds (contributed by the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, as well as the County) for eligible housing activities. These activities included acquisition of rental properties to be preserved for low-income renters, provision of down payment assistance for low-income homebuyers, rehabilitation of affordable rental units, and provision of tenant-based rental assistance. To see the draft CAPER in full, visit: http://orangecountync.gov/2336/HOME-Program Meeting Information A Public Hearing will be held to receive input on Orange County's draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). The Public Hearing will be during the Orange County Board of Commissioners business meeting on September 16, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Those interested in watching the meeting can find a link at http://orangecountync.gov/967/MeetingVideos. Those interested in speaking at the meeting should contact Laura Jensen at ljensent@orangecountync.gov or 919-245-2130. Anyone requiring either auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a language translator should contact Marlyn Valeiko on or before November 19, 2024 at mvaleiko@orangecountync.gov or 919-245-2498. Public Comments The public comment period is open from September 5 – September 25, 2025. Comments may be submitted in writing by mail or email, or by telephone to: Aaron Cohen, Community Development Program Manager 919-245-2491 | acohen@orangecountync.gov For More Information For more information, please contact Aaron Cohen using the contact information above. IPL0272948 Sep 14 2025