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EXHIBIT 1 <br /> 3. As the largest housing assistance provider in our community, what do you think SAHA should <br /> do to address the housing needs in our community? <br /> - Increasing the availability of subsidized units for low-income, elderly, disabled participants <br /> -Putting a stop or cap on rent increases <br /> -Offering more accessible programs to receive financial assistance for first-time homebuyers <br /> -Reducing the housing assistance waiting list period & lower the qualification standards for eligibility <br /> Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions <br /> 4. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our eligibility, selection, and <br /> admissions policies, including deconcentration and waiting list procedures? <br /> - Streamlining the application process because the waiting list period is too long. <br /> -Increasing the unit searching period due to the housing market's limited availability. <br /> Rent Determination <br /> 5. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our rent determination policies? <br /> -Increase the payment standard amount <br /> -Increase subsidized amount <br /> -Ensure that participants pay an affordable & fair portion towards housing costs <br /> -The inspection approval process should be shortened and simplified. <br /> Operation and Management <br /> 6. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Operation and Management? <br /> -Offer more attractive incentives for the landlord to participate in the program <br /> -Have a fund to assist with the unit's annual maintenance to ensure safe & sanitary living space. <br /> -No change-We are happy with the operation and management of SAHA <br /> Family Self-Sufficiency <br /> 7. What recommendations do you have to change or improve our Family Self-Sufficiency <br /> Program? <br /> -Assisting with additional fund for those who are able to purchase a home(mobile home for <br /> example) <br />