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AUTHORITY ACTION
MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
RECORDING SECRETARY USE ONLY:
APPROVED
TITLE
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING
CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM:
APRIL 2011 -JUNE 2011
^ As Recommended
^ As Amended
CONTINUED TO
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INTERIM E UTIVE DIRECTOR
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its Regular Meeting of August 16, 2011, by a vote of 6:0 {Verino absent), the Community
Redevelopment and Housing Commission recommended that the Housing Authority receive and
file the Quarterly Report far Housing Choice Voucher Program: April 2011 -June 2011.
DISCUSSION
The April 2011 -June 2011 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.
Wai#ing List
As of June 30, 2011 there were
3,630 individualslfamilies on the
waiting list. The waiting list last
opened October 1, 2007 and
closed November 30, 2007.
Charts 1 and 2 depict the
characteristics of those currently
on the waiting list.
1. Residency Preference
Wnrk in Santa
An
8i
Live in San'
Ana
6i%
Neither
31%
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Quarterly Report for Housing
Choice Voucher Program
April 2011 -June 2011
September 6, 2011
Page 2
Chart 1 illustrates the percentage of those an the waiting list who work or live in Santa Ana. These
applicants are given a preference on the list.
Chart 2 illustrates the number
of applicants by total
household size. The majority
of families on the waiting list
consist of only ane or two
members.
Half of all applicants (1,815 of
3,630; or 51 %) have one ar
two member households, and
would qualify fora 1-bedroom
voucher. The Santa Ana
Housing Authority's
occupancy policy is ane
bedroom for every twa family
members.
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soo
600
400
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0
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2. Household Size
~ Persons
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Participants
At the end of the reporting period there
were 2,517 households receiving rental
assistance from the Housing Authority.
Chart 3 illustrates participating
families, sorted by number of
family members. Nearly three-fourths
(73%) of families receiving
assistance have three or fewer
members.
The family type of program
participants is illustrated in
Chart 4. "other" consists of
households that are non-elderly,
non-disabled, with no minor
children.
Elderly
22~r
4. family Type
Other
~x%
person
33%
n[ly
~%
s~%
1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 3.0 11 1~+
3. Number of ~arniiy Member
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Quarterly Report for Housing
Choice Voucher Program
April 2011 ~ June 2011
September 6, 2011
Page 3
Over half (58%) of participating
households have elderly and/or
disabled members.
Chart 5 depicts participants
by percentage of Orange County
median income. As of March 2011, the
County's median income was $84,200.
Neariythree-quarters (73%) of families
on the program earn less than 30% of
the median income, which is $25,260 per
year for a family of four.
5. Income a~ Percent of Median
Below 80°~ of
Median
Below 50% of 3°~
M~
i Of
meurai:
73°6
6. $OWrce~ of Income
Participants` incomes come from
a variety of sources, as
illustrated in Char# 6.
Nearly half (46%) of
participa#ing families
have employment income.
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born
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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 April through June 2011 was $902.
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With aroy wages With any With any 55/551 With any other
Welfare income
Quarterly Report for Housing
Choice Voucher Program
April 201'1 -June 2011
September 6, 2011
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Production Aso
HQS Inspections ~~°
12a
Each assisted unit must be iota
inspected at least annually to so
ensure it meets the Housing Quality Standards ~a
(HQS) in compliance with federal guidelines.
From April to June, a total of 37''1 inspections were a~
performed. Chart 7 illustrates the 2a
number of inspections performed o
monthly since April 2011.
Re-certifications / Interims
Each year, the Housing Authority must re-certify each
participating family to ensure compliance with program
eligibility. In addition, when a participant's income
changes, an interim examination must be
performed. During the reporting period, a total of 7'92
re-certifications/interims were conducted. Monthly
totals since April 2011 are shown in Chart 8.
Other Change of Unit
350
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250
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goo
50
0
7. HQS Inspec~ivns
8. Re-exams & Interim
These actions are made when a family mares to a different rental unit. Eighteen other change of
unit actions were processed during the reporting period.
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April May June
April May June
Quarterly Repart for Housing
Chaise Voucher Program
April 2011 -June 2011
September fi, 2011
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Shelly L dry-Bayie
Housing anager
Community Development Agency
NTE/SLBITG/sr
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