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MEETING DATE:
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
TITLE:
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING
CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
OCTOBER 2014 — DECEMBER 2014
{Strategic Plan No. 5, 3}
ECUTIVE [?I R CTOR
Recommend that the Housing Authority receive and file.
DISCUSSION
RECORDING
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The October 2014 — December 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 November 25, 2014, there were 1,024 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.
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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Work in Santa
Ana
3%
1. Residency Preference
Neither
84%
Live in Santa
Ana
13%
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February 3, 2015
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Chart 2 illustrates the number of applicants by
total household size. Nearly half of all 350
applicants (582 of 1024, or 57 %) have one or 300
two member households and would qualify for
a one bedroom voucher. The Santa Ana 250
Housing Authority's occupancy policy is one 200
bedroom for every two family members. 150
100
50
Participants 0
At the end of the reporting period, there were
2,631 households receiving rental assistance
from the Housing Authority.
Chart 3 illustrates participating families, sorted by
number of family members. Three - fourths (77 %)
of families receiving assistance have three or
fewer members.
2. Household Size
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+
6 Persons 3. Family Size
3%
7 Pers<
1%
4 Person:
11%
3 Persons
16%
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%
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4. Family Type
Other
1 no/
2 Persons
25%
Family
25%
1 Person
36%
Disabled
15%
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February 3, 2015
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5. Income as Percent of Median
Below n of
Median
Below
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ow 30% of
Median
80%
Participants' incomes come from a variety of
sources, as illustrated in Chart 6.
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.
Nearly half (43 %) of participating families have
employment income.
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's portion and the contract rent. This
payment is the Housing Assistance Payment
(HAP). The average HAP for October through
December was $895.
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 October to December a
total of 666 inspections and re- inspections
of failed units were performed. Chart 7
illustrates the number of inspections
performed monthly since December 2014.
Re- certifications / Interims
250
240
230
220
210
200
190
80 °%
70 °%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20 °%
10 °%
0%
6. Sources of Income
With any wages With any Welfare With any SS /SSI With any other
income
7. HQS Inspections
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October November December
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February 3, 2015
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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 790 recertifications /interims were
conducted. Monthly totals for October -
December 2014 are shown in Chart 8.
Other Change of Unit
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
8. Re -exams & Interims
October November December
Re -Exams ,-,Interims
These actions are made when a family moves to a different rental unit. Seven 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.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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Kelly Ree ers
Executive Director
Community Development Agency
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