CCHS EQUITY COMMITMENTS

Learn about deed-restricted housing, affordable leasing requirements, and social equity commitments for Complete Communities projects

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CCHS Equity Requirements

Complete Communities Housing Solutions projects require specific equity commitments to ensure community benefit. Track your project's compliance with these key requirements below.

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Affordable Housing Units

Deed-restricted affordable units must be provided on-site or through in-lieu fees based on project size and location.

Requirement: 10-15% of total units at 60-80% AMI
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Local Hiring Goals

Projects must demonstrate good faith efforts to hire local workers from the surrounding community during construction.

Target: 30% local hire for construction workforce
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Community Benefits

Developers commit to providing community amenities, public spaces, or services that benefit neighborhood residents.

Examples: Parks, childcare, retail space
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No Displacement

Existing tenants must be protected with relocation assistance and right of return if displacement occurs.

Policy: 1-for-1 replacement of affordable units
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Income Verification

Annual income verification ensures affordable units remain available to qualified households over time.

Duration: 55-year affordability covenant
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Annual Reporting

Submit annual compliance reports documenting affordability status, tenant income, and community benefit delivery.

Deadline: Reports due by March 31 annually

Project Compliance Checklist

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