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At-Risk Families

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At-Risk Based on Housing

An estimated 7,500 Evanston residents are at risk of becoming homeless or are homeless. Causes include:•Unemployment/Underemployment•Family Violence•Discharge from institutions (prison, hospitals, juvenile justice, foster care)•Mental Illness•Substance Abuse•Other Disorders

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Increase in Poverty

Significant increase in Evanston residents living in poverty between 2000 and 2011, from 5.1% to 11.8%.

For comparison, Cook County residents living in poverty increased from 10.6% to 12.3% in this time period.

Mismatch Between Income andHousing Costs

• From 2000 to 2011, median household income in Evanston decreased by 10.2% while median gross rent decreased only 3.7%

• Almost all families/households with income < 50% of area median ($36,800 for a HH of 4) are housing cost burdened (pay > 30% of gross income for housing)

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Affordable Housing Market Overview

Chicago Metro Fair Market Rents (FMR) are not affordable to most HHs making less than 50% of the area median income (AMI):•FMR for a 2-bedroom apartment is $966, so affordable to a HH of 4 with income ≥ 50% of AMI ($36,800 for HH of 4)•FMR for a 1-bedroom apartment is $815; SSI is $710/month, so can afford $213 for monthly rent (based on 30% of income for housing)

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Loss of Affordable Rental Units

Changes in affordable rental from 2000 to 2011:•Evanston lost 70.7% of its housing units that rented for < $700/month, from 3,666 to 1,073•Number of units renting for $500 or less decreased from 1,165 to 687

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City of Evanston resources

Emergency Solutions Grant. Short term assistance (3-6 months) for rent & utilities subsidies, case management and to connect to mainstream services. Difficult to help families with children with ESG due to income restrictions and limited funding.•Prevention for unstably housed HHs with incomes under 30% AMI. Est. 2014 funds will help 3-5 HHs/year. •Re-housing for homeless living on the street or in shelters. Est. 2014 funds will help 5-10 HHs/year.•Street Outreach to engage homeless persons and provide case management and services relating to employment, health, drug abuse, and education. Estimate 350-400 people will be served in 2014.•Emergency Shelter for operational support for Hilda’s Place and YWCA DV Shelter; 54 total beds

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City of Evanston resources

Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) • HOME funding• TBRA will provide rental subsidy for 20-30

households with children for up to 24 months while head of household participates in an education and/or job skill training

• Estimated 200 students in District 65 & 202 are homeless each year.