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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
TITLE:
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM:
APRIL - JUNE 2004
APPROVED
^ As Recommended
^ As Amended
CONTINUED TO
RECOMMENDE® ACTION
Receive and file.
DISCUSSION
The April - June 2004 quarterly status report for the Housing Choice
Voucher (HCV) rental assistance program (Exhibit 1) 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
Inspections. As of June 30, 2004, there are over 10,000
individuals/families on the waiting list. Charts 1 and 2 in Exhibit 1
depict the characteristics of those currently on the waiting list.
Also, as of June 30, 2004, 2,526 households were receiving rental
assistance through the HCV program. Charts 3 through 7 illustrate the
family size, family type, income level, sources of income, and average
assistance payment for program participants.
To ensure that participants live in safe and sanitary housing, each
assisted unit must pass a Housing Quality Standards (HQS} inspection at
least annually. These inspections are performed by Housing Authority
staff. Chart 8 illustrates the number of HQS inspections performed each
month for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004.
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Quarterly Report For
Housing Choice Voucher Program:
April - June 2004
September 7, 2004
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Patricia C. Whitak
Executive Director
Santa Ana Housing Authority
Quarterly Status Report
April - June 2Q04
Waiting List
As of June 2004 there were 10,119 individuals/families on the
waiting last. 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 high
preference on the list.
1. Wait List Characteristics
Residency Preference
Live in Santa
Neither - Ana
47% 4fi%
Work in Santa
Ana
7%
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 ap-
plicants (5,112 of
10,119, or 510) have
one or two member
households, and would
qualify for a 1-bedroom
voucher. The Santa Ana
Housing Authority's
occupancy policy is one
bedroom for every two
family members.
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2. Wait List Characteristics
Household Size
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Exhibit 1
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Participants
At the end of the reporting
period there were 2,526 house-
holds receiving rental assistance
from the Housing Authority.
Chart 3 illustrates participating
families, sorted by number of
family members. Nearly two-thirds
of the participating households
receiving assistance have three ar
fewer members.
The household type of program
participants is illustrated in
Chart 4. "Other" consists of
households that are non-elderly,
non-disabled, with no children.
Nearly half (490) of participating
households have elderly and/or
disabled members.
3. Participating Families
Number of Family Members
7 Persons 2%~ r8 Persons 1%
6 Persons 6%~
5 Persons
12%
4 Persons ,,t, -x-- _
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15%
3 Persons
1S%
1 Person 28%
2 Persons
20%
4. Participating Families
Household Type
Chart 5 depicts participants by percentage of Orange County median
income. Currently, the County's median income is $74,200.
5. Participating Families
Income as Percent of Median
Below 80% of
Below 50% of Median
Median 3%
21%
=.. ,
Below 30% of
Median
75%
Exhibit 1
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Three-quarters of families
receiving assistance
earn less than 30~ of the
median income, which is
$22,700 per year for a
family of four.
Participants` incomes come from
a variety of sources, as
illustrated in Chart 6.
Over half (51~) of participating "%
families earn wages 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 portion and the
contract rent. This
payment is the Housing
Assistance Payment (HAP).
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730
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710
700
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680
670
6. Participating Famines
Sources of Income
7. Participating Families
Average HAP FY 2003-04
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Chart 7 shows the monthly ~
average Housing Assistance
Payment during the past fiscal
year. The average HAP from July 2003 to June 2004 was $712.49.
The total HAP paid in June was $1,8.4,752.
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.
Chart 8 illustrates the number
of HQS inspections performed
by staff. An average of 245
inspections are performed
monthly. During the fiscal
year, a total of 2,943
inspections were conducted.
8. HQ5lnspections
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