NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROGRAM YEAR 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 2024 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 Public Comments The public comment period is open from September 14 – October 22, 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 F or More Information For more information, please contact Aaron Cohen using the contact information above. IPL0273692 Sep 21,28,Oct 5 2025