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Home My WebLink About4 - HCV_Contracts_Under_25K_2019-05-07REQUEST FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY ACTION MEETING DATE: MAY 7, 2019 TITLE: QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM JANUARY 2019 — MARCH 2019 (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,3) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDED ACTION RECORDING SECRETARY USE ONLY: 10 el C ❑ As Recommended O ❑ As Amended CONTINUED TO Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the period of January 2019 — March 2019. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION ACTION At its regular meeting on April 24, 2019, by a vote of 8:0, (Urzua absent) the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission approved the recommended action. DISCUSSION The January 2019 — March 2019 Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides statistics for the day-to-day activities of the Santa Ana Housing Authority. The report is divided into three sections: Applicants, Participants, and Production. Applicants The Santa Ana Housing Authority accepted applications from July 1, 2015 through July 30, 2015 and received a total of 16,375 applications. A random lottery procedure was used and the Santa Ana Housing Authority accepted 5,000 of the 16,375 applications to establish a 2015 HCV Waiting List. Charts 1 and 2 depict the characteristics of those applicants currently on the Waiting List. As of March 2019 there are 2,905 applicants on the 2015 HCV Waiting List. Chart 1 illustrates the percentage of applicants on the 2015 HCV Waiting List who live or work in Santa Ana. These applicants are given a preference on the Waiting List together with U.S. Military Veterans. 1. Residency Preference Work i n Santa 6Ana 29% Veteran 1% live in Santa 1°% Ana 78% Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program May 7, 2019 Page 2 Chart 2 illustrates the number of applicants by total household size. The majority of applicants 900 on the Waiting List consist of only one or two 800 household members. 700 600 Over half of all applicants (1,545 of the 2,905 Soo 400 applicants or 54%) have one or two member 300 households and would qualify for a one -bedroom zoo voucher. The Santa Ana Housing Authority's loo occupancy policy is one bedroom for every two 0 family members. Participants At the end of the reporting period, there were 2,628 households receiving rental assistance from the Housing Authority. Chart 3 illustrates participating families, sorted by number of family members. Over three-fourths (81%) of families receiving assistance have three or fewer members. 3 Chart 4 illustrates the family type for program participants. Over half (65%) of participating households have elderly and/or disabled members. ["Other" consists of households that are non -elderly, non -disabled, with no minor children.] 2. Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+ 3. Family Size 9 oe.c 2 Persons 27 4. Family Type Other Family 52% rsons Disabled 13% 1 Person 39% Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program May 7, 2019 Page 3 5. Income as Percent of Median Median,78% Chart 5 depicts participants by percentage of Orange County median income. As of 2018, the County's median income is $87,450 per year for a family of four. Approximately 78% of families on the program earn less than 30% of the median income, which is $32,800 per year for a family of four. Participants' incomes come from a variety of sources, as illustrated in Chart 6. A total of 43% of participating families have income 70% from employment. Participating families pay a portion of their monthly rent based upon their income and the payment standard for their unit. The Housing Authority pays the difference between the tenant's portion and the contract rent. This payment is the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). The average HAP for January through March was $1,035. Production HQS Inspections: At least once every two years, the Housing Authority must inspect each assisted -unit to ensure it meets HUD's Housing Quality Standards (HQS) in compliance with the federal regulations. From January to March a total of 442 inspections and re -inspections of our assisted -units were performed of which 135 inspections failed. Chart 7 illustrates the number of inspections performed on a monthly basis during the reporting period. 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 200 ISO 160 140 120 100 m 60 ao 20 0 6. Sources of Income With any wages With any Welfare With any SS/SSI With any other income 7. HQS Inspections January February March Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program May 7, 2019 Page 4 F_ Recertifications / Interims: Each year, the Housing Authority must re -certify every assisted -family to verify the family is still eligible for assistance. In addition, when a participant's income changes, an interim examination must be performed. During the reporting period, a total of 823 recertifications and interims were conducted. Chart 8 illustrates the number of recertifications and interims performed. 8. Re-exams&Interims 350 300 250 136 200 120 118 150 100 50 0 January February March � Re -Exams 9 Interims Other Change of Unit: These actions are completed when a family moves to a different rental unit. Eighteen change of unit actions were processed during the reporting period. New Admissions: This action is completed when a family is admitted to the HCV Program. Forty-seven new admissions were processed during the reporting period. End of Participation: This action is completed when the family is no longer interested in participating in the program, the family becomes deceased, the family is no longer eligible for the program, or the family is terminated from the program due to program violations. Eighteen end of participations were processed during the reported period. Data is not readily available on the cause of each termination. Expired Vouchers: This action is completed when an applicant is unable to locate a unit within the timeframe of the voucher and all extensions have been exhausted or no extension is requested. There were fifteen expired vouchers processed during the reporting period. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal # 5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective # 3 (Facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods). FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Jud on Brown Housing Division Manager Community Development Agency