HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 - QtrlyRptHsgChoicVouchrProgREQUEST FOR HOUSING
AUTHORITY ACTION
MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 4, 2006
TITLE:
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM:
JULY 2006 - SEPTEMBER 2006
A )�W4_
1 EXECU 2
VE DIRECTOR
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file.
DISCUSSION
RECORDING SECRETARY USE ONLY:
APPROVED
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
CONTINUED TO
The July 2006 - September 2006 quarterly status report for the Housing
Choice Voucher (HCV) Rental Assistance Program provides statistics for
the day--to-day activities of the Santa Ana Housing Authority. The report
is divided into three sections: Waiting List, Participants, and
Production.
Waiting List
As of September 30, 2006, there were 7,053 individuals/families on the
waiting list. The waiting list opened October 1, 2001, and closed June
30, 2004. Charts 1 and 2 depict the characteristics of those currently
on the waiting list.
Chart 1 illustrates the number of
those on the waiting list who work
or live in Santa Ana. These
applicants are given a
preference on the list.
1. Wait List Characteristics
Residency Preference
Quarterly Report for
Housing Choice Voucher Program:
July 2006 - September 2006
December 4, 2006
Page 2
Chart 2 illustrates the number of applicants by total household size.
The majority of families on the waiting list consist of only one or two
members.
Over half
of all
applicants
(3,785 of
7,053;
or 540) have
one or two
member
households
2,500
and would
qualify
for a
1 -bedroom
voucher.
The
2,000
Santa Ana
Housing
Authority's
1,500
occupancy
policy
is one
bedroom for
every
two family
1,000
members.
500
M'
2. Wait List Characteristics
Household Size
86 38 14 6 2 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 11 12+
Participants
At the end of the reporting period, there were 2,403 households receiving
rental assistance from the Housing Authority.
Chart 3 illustrates participating families, sorted by the number of
family members. Over two-thirds (680) of families receiving assistance
have three or fewer members.
3. Participating Families
Number of Family Members
7+ Persons
2%
1 Person 30%
2 Persons
20%
91
Quarterly Report for
Housing Choice Voucher Program:
July 2006 ,September 2006
December 4, 2006
Page 3
Participants
The household type of program
participants is illustrated in
Chart 4. "Other" consists of
households that are non -elderly,
non -disabled, with no minor
children.
Over half (540) of participating
households have elderly and/or
disabled members.
4. Participating Families
Family Type
Chart 5 depicts participants by percentage of Orange County median
income. As of September 2006, the County's median income was $78,300.
Over two-thirds (69%) of
families on the program earn
less than 30% of the median
income, which is $24,350 per
year for a family of four.
Participants' incomes come from
a variety of sources, as
illustrated in Chart 6.
60%
Over half (510) of participating 50%
families have employment income. 40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
5. Participant Characteristics
Income as Percent of Median
Below 50% o
Median
25%
Below 80% of
M1r_A:__
6. Participating Families
Sources of Income
Below 30% of
Median
69%
With any wages With any With any With any other
Welfare SSISSI income
Quarterly Report for
Housing Choice Voucher Program:
July 2006 - September 2006
December 4, 2006
Page 4
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 portion and the contract
rent. This payment is the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP).
The average HAP for July through September 2006 was $716 per unit. The
total HAP paid in July through September was $5,077,806.
Production
HQS Inspections
Each assisted unit must be
inspected at least annually to 210
ensure it meets the Housing Quality 205
Standards (HQS) in compliance with 200
federal guide -lines. From July to 195
September, a total of 585 190
inspections were performed. Chart 185
7 illustrates the number of 180
inspections performed monthly since 175
July 2006. 170
165
160
Re-certifications/Interims
Each year, the Housing
400
Authority must re -certify each
participating family to ensure
350
compliance with program
300
eligibility. In addition, when
a participant's income changes,
250
an interim examination must be
200
performed. During the
reporting period, a total of
150
1036 re-certifications/interims
100
were conducted. Monthly totals
since July 2006 are shown in
50
Chart 8.
0
7. HQS Inspections
SO �1eyQ1 �t0pt `�0 0
0�� 6
,0 0, �o�0 40 �X
P�cp ZIP
4p
8. Re -exams & Interims
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
IEl Re -Exams ®Interims
Quarterly Report for
Housing Choice Voucher Program:
July 2006 - September 2006
December 4, 2006
Page 5
Other Change of Unit
These actions are made when a family moves to a different rental unit.
Sixty-three other change of unit actions were processed during the
reporting period. The monthly average since July 2006 is 21 per month.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
elly L dry -Bay;'
Housing tivision anage
SGH/SLB/JM/sr
H:\ACTIONS\2006 HA\QtrlyRpt3 12-04-06.doc
91-