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MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 5, 2005
TITLE
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM:
JULY 2005 — SEPTEMBER 2005
RECOMMENDED ACTION
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The July 2005 - September 2005 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, 2005 there were 8,702 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
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Housing Choice Voucher Program:
July 2005 - September 2005
December 5, 2005
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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
(4,479 of
8,702;
or 52%) have
one or two member
households,
3,000
and would
qualify
for a
2,500-
I-bedroom
voucher.
The
2,000-
Santa Ana
Housing
Authority's
I500-
occupancy
policy
is one
bedroom for every
two family
1,oao
members.
500
0-
Participants
2. Wait List Characteristics
Household Size
2,381
2,098
329
52 20 9 4 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+
At the end of the reporting period there were 2,453 households receiving
rental assistance from the Housing Authority.
Chart 3 illustrates participating families, sorted by number of family
members. Two - thirds (66%) of families receiving assistance have three
or fewer members_
3. Participating Families
Number of Family Members
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Housing Choice Voucher Program:
July 2005 - September 2005
December 5, 2005
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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 (52 %) 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 2005, the County's median income was $76,800.
Nearly three - quarters of families
on the program earn less than 30%
of the median income, which is
$23,040 per year for a family of
four.
Participants' incomes come from
a variety of sources, as
illustrated in Chart 6. 60%
50%
Over half (54 %) of participating 40%
families have employment income. 30%
20%
10%
0%
5. Participant Characteristics
Income as Percent of Median
Below 80% of
r Median
Below 50% Of
Median
24%
Below 30% of
Median
71%
6. Participating Families
Sources of Income
With any wages With any With any With any other
Welfare SS /SSI income
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Housing Choice Voucher Program:
July 2005 - September 2005
December 5, 2005
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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 2005 was $711.67 per unit.
The total HAP paid in April through June was $5,260,482.
Production
HQS Inspections
Each assisted unit must be
inspected at least annually to
ensure it meets the Housing
Quality Standards (HQS) in
compliance with federal
guidelines. From July to
September, a total of 632
inspections were performed. Chart
7 illustrates the number of
inspections performed monthly
since July 2005.
Re- certifications /Interims
Each year, the Housing 450
Authority must re- certify each 400
participating family to ensure
350
compliance with program
eligibility. In addition, when 300
a participant's income changes, 250
an interim examination must be 200
performed. During the
reporting period, a total of X50
1080 re- certifications /interims 100
were conducted. Monthly totals 50
since July 2005 are shown
0
in Chart 8.
7. HQS Inspections
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Quarterly Report For
Housing Choice voucher Program:
July 2005 - September 2005
December 5, 2005
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Other Change of Unit
These actions are made when a family moves to a different rental unit.
Sixty -six other change of unit actions were processed during the
reporting period. The monthly average since July 2005 is 22 per month.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Patricia C. Whitaker
Executive Director
Housing Authority
PREPARED BY: John Maloney
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