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QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING
CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
JULY 2014 — SEPTEMBER 2014
(Strategic Plan No. 5, 3)
Receive and file.
RECORDING SECRETARY USE ONLY-
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At its regular meeting of October 8, 2014, by a vote of 4:0, (Sandoval, Verino absent), the
Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission recommended that the Housing Authority
receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program: July 2014 —
September 2014.
DISCUSSION
The July 2014 — September 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 September 11, 2014, there were 1,072 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.
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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 (611 of 1072, or 300
57%) have one or two member households and 200
would qualify for a one bedroom voucher. The 100
Santa Ana Housing Authority's occupancy
policy is one bedroom for every two family 0
members.
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At the end of the reporting period, there were
2,580 households receiving rental assistance
from the Housing Authority.
Chart 3 illustrates participating families, sorted
2. Household Size
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+
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by number of family members. Three-fourths 3 Persons
(77%) of families receiving assistance have 16%
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.
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Elderl
50%
—2 Persons
25%
I Person
36%
4. Family Type
Other Family
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Disabled
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 80% of families on the program
earn less than 30% of the median income, which
is $27,100 per year for a family of four.
Participants' incomes come from a variety of
sources, as illustrated in Chart 6.
Nearly half (43%) of participating families have 80%
employment income.
70%
Participating families pay a portion of their 60%
monthly rent based upon their income and the 50%
payment standard for their unit. The Housing 40%
Authority pays the difference between the
tenant's portion and the contract rent. This "%
payment is the Housing Assistance Payment 20%
(HAP). The average HAP for April through io%
June was $881. 0%
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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 1171 inspections and
re-inspections of failed units were performed.
Chart 7 illustrates the number of inspections
performed monthly since September 2014.
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5. Income as Percent of Median
Below 80% of
Median
Below 501/
Median
15%
6. Sources of Income
67%
low 30% of
Median
80%
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500
400
300
200
100
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With any wages With any Welfare With any SS/SSI With any other
income
7. HQS Inspections
July August September
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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 763 recertifications/
interims were conducted. Monthly totals since
September 2014 are shown in Chart 8.
Other Change of Unit
8. Re-exams & Interims
These actions are made when a family moves to a different rental unit. Nine 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. Fifty one 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. Objective #3 - Facilitate Diverse Housing opportunities and Support
Efforts to Preserve and improve the Livability of Santa Ana Neighborhoods.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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