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On November 17, 2017 in County News
Conway, South Carolina – The Horry County HOME Consortium will hold community meetings to obtain input into the development of the Horry County HOME Consortium Consolidated Plan, which affects the program and funding for housing and community development projects from 2018 to 2022. The purpose of the meeting is to receive public comment on the housing needs within the HOME Consortium region.
The community is asked to participate:
1) Attend one of the following public community meetings:
2) Provide written comments which can be delivered to the Community Development Office, 1515 Fourth Avenue, Conway, SC, 29526. You may also email your comments to Courtney Kaine, Michael Dobson, or Carol Weistner.
Citizens, community representatives, and nonprofit organizations are invited to attend these important meetings to offer comments on the housing and community development needs of the Consortium and to make recommendations for the types of activities to be undertaken to address those needs.
If any non-English speaking persons or persons with mobility, visual or hearing impairments wish to attend the public meetings and have special needs, or who have any questions, please notify the Horry County Community Development Office at 843-915-7033 in advance so that appropriate accommodations may be made. It is the policy of Horry County Government to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its federally funded programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated may file a complaint. For additional information concerning the Title VI complaint procedures, contact Title VI Coordinator Denise Hagemeier at 843-915-7354.
On August 2, 2017 in General
Assessment of Fair Housing Plan: Availability for Public Comment
August 3, 2017 - September 8, 2017
Public Hearings will be held at the following locations:
August 16, 2017 --3 p.m. Williamsburg County Library located at 306 North Main Street, Hemingway, SC 29554
August 17, 2017--4 p.m. Myrtle Beach Housing Authority located at 605 10th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
August 23, 2017--4 p.m. City of Georgetown Law Enforcement Center located at 2222 Highmarket Street Georgetown, SC 29440
August 24, 2017--4 p.m. Horry County Community Development located at 1515 4th Avenue Conway, SC 29526
The Assessment of Fair Housing is a Federal requirement for agencies and jurisdictions who receive funding from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
Copies of the plan will be made available on the Horry County, City of Myrtle Beach, City of Conway, Housing Authority of Conway, Myrtle Beach Housing Authority, and Eastern Carolina Homelessness Organization (ECHO) websites.
Copies will also be made available at the Horry County Community Development Office, the Myrtle Beach Housing Authority, and the Housing Authority of Conway.
For additional information or to submit written comments, please contact Courtney Kain, Community Development Director at (843) 915-7031 or by email.
Horry County does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, or activities. All requests for appropriate auxiliary aids and services, when necessary to offer a person with a disability the opportunity to participate in or enjoy the benefits of County services, programs, or activities, must be made within a reasonable time prior to the activity.
Horry HOME Consortium AFH Public Draft
On June 23, 2017 in General
Conway, South Carolina-Horry County will conduct a public hearing to accept citizen comments on the proposed 2017 - 2018 Annual Action Plan. The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Annual Action Plan describes the funded activities for the upcoming year.
Public Hearing Location: Horry County Government & Justice Center, Conference Room C, 1301 Second Ave, Conway, SC 29526
Date: Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 4 p.m.
Copies of the proposed Plan will also be available for public review from July 1, 2017 through July 20, 2017, Monday through Friday, at the following locations: City of Myrtle Beach Neighborhood Services Office, City of Conway Planning Department, and the Horry County Community Development Department. The plan is also available at the Horry County website.
Comments may be submitted in writing to Courtney Kain, Community Development Director, 1515 Fourth Avenue, Conway, SC 29526.
COMMENT PERIOD BEGINS: July 1, 2017
COMMENT PERIOD ENDS: July 20, 2017
On May 19, 2017 in General
Conway, South Carolina-As a recipient of US Department of Housing grant funding, Horry County is required to notify the public of substantial amendments of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The following budget amendments will allow for the redevelopment of target neighborhoods. The amendments support the goals to further affordable housing opportunities for low income families within the County as well as focus on targeted redevelopment efforts within the Racepath Community, a targeted investment zone. Other priority revitalization areas include the Bennett Loop and Bucksport communities.
The chart below indicates the areas that require a substantial amendment. A substantial amendment is required when 50% of the project beneficiaries change, 50% of the budget changes, or a new activity is identified for that program year. Horry County Rehabilitation projects, Neighborhood Acquisition, and Neighborhood Park Improvements are all considered new activities regarding the amendment.
The public has until June 3, 2017, to provide written comments regarding any substantial change to the Annual Action Plan. The Action Plans and amendments are available at the Department of Community Development, 1515 Fourth Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. Written comments may be submitted to Wiestner.Carol@horrycounty.org.
On April 3, 2017 in County News
Conway, South Carolina - The public hearing to review the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) & Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Annual Action Plan, scheduled for April 6, 2017, has been postponed.
Horry County Annual Action Plan affects the program and funding for housing and community development projects from 2017 to 2018. The purpose of the meeting is to receive public comment on the proposed Annual Action Plan and budget. Horry County has not received funding information from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban development related to its annual allocation to Horry County as an entitlement community. The Annual Action plan process will resume when notification is received from HUD about the program.
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