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AUGUST 5, 2014
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING
CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
APRIL 2014 — JUNE 2014
EXECUTIVE DIRE CTO
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file.
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At its regular meeting of July 16, 2014, by a vote of 6:0, the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission recommended that the Housing Authority receive and file the Quarterly
Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program: April 2014 — June 2014.
DISCUSSION
The April 2014 — June 2014 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 May 20, 2014, there were 1,213 individuals /families on the waiting list. The waiting list last
opened on October 1, 2007 and closed on November 30, 2007. Charts 1 and 2 depict the
characteristics of those currently on the waiting list.
1. Residency Preference
Chart 1 illustrates the percentage of those on
the waiting list who work or live in Santa Ana
These applicants are given a preference on
the list.
Work in Santa
Ana
4%
Neither
74%
/' °° Live in Santa
' 1 Ana
220%
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Chart 2 illustrates the number of applicants by
total household size. The majority of families 500
on the waiting list consist of only one or two
members. 400
Nearly half of all applicants (657 of 1213, or 300
54 %) have one or two - member households 200
and would qualify for a one bedroom voucher.
The Santa Ana Housing Authority's occupancy 100
policy is one bedroom for every two family 0
members.
At the end of the reporting period, there were
2,546 households receiving rental assistance from
the Housing Authority.
Chart 3 illustrates participating families, sorted by
2. Household Size
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+
6 Persons 3. Family Size
3%
7 Pers<
8%
4 Person:
11%
number of family members. Three - fourths (77 %) 3 Persons
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.
Over half (65 %) of participating households have
elderly and /or disabled members.
7+
parsons
EI derl
50%
2 Persons
25%
1 Person
36%
4. Family Type
Other Family
1 n0i ') r, 0u
Disable
d
15%
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Chart 5 depicts participants by percentage of
Orange County median income. As of
January, 2014, the County's median income
was $84,900.
Approximately 79% of families on the
program earn less than 30% of the median
income, which is $27,100 per year for a
family of four.
5. Income as Percent of Median
Below 80% of
Median
Below 50 °5
Mediar
16%
Participants' incomes come from a variety of
sources, as illustrated in Chart 6.
80 °%
Nearly half (43 %) of participating families have 70 %
employment income.
60%
Participating families pay a portion of their monthly 50 y'
rent based upon their income and the payment 40%
standard for their unit. The Housing Authority pays 30 °%
the difference between the tenant's portion and the 20%
contract rent. This payment is the Housing 10%
Assistance Payment (HAP). The average HAP for 0%
April through June was $882.
Production
HQS Inspections - each assisted unit must 300
be inspected at least annually to ensure it
meets the Housing Quality Standards 250
(HQS) in compliance with federal 200
guidelines. From April to June, a total of 150
636 inspections and re- inspections of 100
failed units were performed. Chart 7
illustrates the number of inspections 50
performed monthly since June 2014, 0
6. Sources of Income
67 °%
low 30 %of
Median
79%
With any wages With any Welfare With any SS /SSI With any other
income
7. HQS Inspections
4--3
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Re-certifications / Interims
Each year, the Housing Authority must re-certify 300
each participating family to ensure compliance 250
with program eligibility. In addition, when a 200
participant's income changes an interim
examination must be performed. During the 150
reporting period, a total of 822 100
recertifications/interims were conducted. 50
Monthly totals since June 2014 are shown in 0
Chart 8.
Other Change of Unit
8. Re-exams & Interims
April May June
8 Re-Exams Interims
These actions are made when a family moves to a different rental unit. Thirteen other changes of
unit actions were processed during the reporting period.
New Admissions
This action is when a family is admitted to the Housing Program. Eleven new admissions under
the Project-Based Voucher Program were processed during this reporting period.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 - Community Health, Livability,
Engagement & Sustainability.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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Community Development Agency
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