Item HA 03 - Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan

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. Administrative Plan 7/1/2025 . Page TPS-7 PART II: PARTNERING AGENCIES TPS-II.A. CONTINUUM OF CARE (CoC) PHAs that accept an allocation of EHVs must work with community partners to determine the best use and targeting for EHVs along with other resources available in the community. PHAs are required to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Continuum of Care (CoC) to establish a partnership for the administration of EHVs. SAHA Policy SAHA has entered into an MOU with Orange County Continuum of Care. TPS-II.B. OTHER PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS The PHA may, but is not required to, partner with other organizations trusted by persons experiencing homelessness, such as victim services providers (VSPs) and other community partners. If the PHA chooses to partner with such agencies, the PHA must either enter into an MOU with the partnering agency or the partnering agency may be added to the MOU between the PHA and CoC. SAHA Policy SAHA has entered into MOU with Mercy House Living Centers for Use of Emergency Housing voucher (EHV) Services Fees, to provide services to EHV clients included but not limited to housing search, owner incentives. TPS-II.C. REFERRALS CoC and Partnering Agency Referrals The primary responsibility of the CoC under the MOU with the PHA is to make direct referrals of qualifying individuals and families to the PHA. The PHA must generally refer a family that i s seeking EHV assistance directly from the PHA to the CoC or other referring agency for initial intake, assessment, and possible referral for EHV assistance. Partner CoCs are responsible for determining whether the family qualifies under one of the four eligibility categories for EHVs. The CoC or other direct referral partner must provide supporting documentation to the PHA of the referring agency’s verification that the family meets one of the four eligible categories for EHV assistance. EXHIBIT 1