Item HA 03 - Public Hearing Regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Housing Annual Plan

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EXHIBIT 1 B.2 New Activities. (a) Does the PHA intend to undertake any new activities related to the following in the PHA's applicable Fiscal Year? Y N ❑ ❑✓ Project -Based Vouchers (b) If Project -Based Voucher (PBV) activities are planned for the applicable Fiscal Year, provide the projected number of PBV units and general locations, and describe how project -basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan. B.3 Progress Report. Provide a description of the PHA's progress in meeting its Mission and Goals described in its 5-Year PHA Plan. Goal # 1: Fully utilize all funding provided by HUD and apply for additional funding to serve the most vulnerable members of our community. Objective # 1: Utilize 100% of the Annual Budget Authority provided by HUD for each CY. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana (SAHA) utilized more than 100% of the Annual Budget Authority provided by HUD for CY 2025: CY 2025: 102.7 % Objective # 2: Apply for additional vouchers and funding opportunities. o In August 2025, SAHA received an award of twenty-five (25) new Foster Youth to Independence vouchers awarded under the requirements of Notice PIH 2O23-04. o In December 2025, SAHA received $312,475 in CY 2025 HAP Set -Aside funds for our Mainstream Voucher Program. Goal # 2: Expand participation in the Family Self -Sufficiency Program for families to use as a platform to obtain self-sufficiency and independence from our assistance. Objective # 1: Expand the number of active participants in the Family Self -Sufficiency Program. As of December 2025, SAHA had the following number of active participants in the Family Self -Sufficiency Program: CY 2025: 136 active participants. During FY 2025, SAHA sent a monthly electronic Family Self -Sufficiency Program newsletter to our participants who have provided us with their e-mail address. Each newsletter features a Story of Success for a family who is participating in the program. In addition, SAHA also provided an annual calendar to all of our participants that included a Story of Success for each month. Objective # 2: Assist Family Self -Sufficiency Program participants to graduate from the program and become self-sufficient. During CY 2025, SAHA graduated the following number of participants from the Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) Program: CY 2025: 15 graduates During CY 2025, the number of mandatory FSS slots for SAHA decreased from 56 to 48 slots. As of December 2025, the percent of families enrolled over mandatory slots is equal to 283%. A total of 77 % of active participants have an escrow account balance in the program. Goal # 3: Ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of all voucher program operations. Objective # 1: Certify annually as a High Performing Housing Authority and exceed HUD's minimum sample size requirements for quality control file reviews and inspections under SEMAP Indicator # 3 and 5. SAHA's final SEMAP score for the fiscal year ended 6/30/2025 is 130. SAHA's overall performance rating is High. SAHA exceeded HUD's minimum sample size requirements for quality control file reviews and inspections under SEMAP Indicator # 3 and 5. Specifically, SAHA audited a total of 432 randomly selected files under SEMAP Indicator # 3, even though the minimum sample size required to be audited based on HUD's regulations was only 37 files. This is equal to twelve (12) times the number of files required to be audited by HUD. For SEMAP Indicator # 5, SAHA conducted a total of 42 randomly selected quality control inspections even though the minimum sample size required to be audited based on HUD's regulations was only 35 quality control inspections. This is seven (7) more quality control inspections than required by HUD. Goal # 4: Increase assisted housing choices by providing quality customer service to existing landlords and conducting outreach to new landlords. Objective # 1: Communicate on a monthly basis with active landlords by providing information on key program updates. During CY 2026, SAHA sent an electronic Landlord Newsletter to our active landlords on a monthly basis. Each newsletter provided key program updates and information for landlords. Objective # 2: Maintain active participation in the Orange County Apartment Association and attend local events to promote participation in the program. During CY 2025, SAHA maintained an active membership with the Orange County Apartment Association and paid the annual dues of $99. Goal # 5: Provide equal opportunity, affirmatively further fair housing and provide regular training on fair housing for staff, owners and participants. Objective # 1: Provide an annual mandatory training for all Housing Authority staff. SAHA provided an annual, mandatory Fair Housing Training for all Housing Authority staff on the following dales: September 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2025 This four -day training provided by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials was substantially more comprehensive and detailed than the annual two-hour training provided by the Fair Housing Council of Orange County. Objective # 2: Provide information on fair housing to owners and participants. During CY 2025, SAHA provided information on fair housing to owners and participants. Previous version is obsolete Pagc 3 of 7 form HUD-50075-HCV (09/30/2027)