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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommend that the Housing Authority receive and file.
COMMUNTlY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION ACTION
At it's regular meeting on April 8, 2015, by a unanimous vote, the Community Redevelopment
and Housing Commission approved the recommended action,
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The January 2015 — March 2015 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 March 19, 2015, 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 I and 2 depict the
characteristics of those currently on the waiting list.
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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.
Chart 2 illustrates the number of applicants b)
total household size. Nearly half of all applicant 350
(413 of 694, or 60%) have one or two membei 300
households and would qualify for a one bedroorr
voucher. The Santa Ana Housing Authority'. 250
occupancy policy is one bedroom for every twc 200
family members. 150
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Participants
At the end of the reporting period, there were
2,623 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.
Work in Santa
Ana
3%
1. Residency Preference
Neither
84%
Live In Santa
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+
6 Persons
391.
7 Persons -
4 Persons,
3 Persons
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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 (64%) of participating
households have elderly and/or disabled
members.
Elderl
3-2 49%
3. Family Size
5 Persons
8%
—2 Persons
25%
4. Family Type
Other
Ino/
Family
I Person
36%
Disabled
15%
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5. Income as Percent of Median
Below 80% of
Median
)w 30%. of
Median
801A
Chart 5 depicts participants by percentage of Orange
County median income. As of March 2015, the
County's median income was $85,900.
Approximately 80% of families on the program earn
less than 30% of the median income, which is
$28,100 per year for a family of four.
Participants' incomes come from a variety of sources, as
illustrated in Chart 6.
Nearly half (44%) of participating families have 80�4
employment income. 70%
60%
Participating families pay a portion of their monthly rent 50%
based upon their income and the payment standard for 40%
their unit. The Housing Authority pays the difference
between the tenant's portion and the contract rent. This 30%
payment is the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). The 20%
average HAP for January through March was $886, 109A
Production 0%
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 January to March a total
of 639 inspections and re -inspections of
failed units were performed. Chart 7
illustrates the number of inspections
performed monthly since March 2015.
250
240
230
220
210
200
190
6. Sources of Income
With any wages With any Welfare With any SS/551 With any other
income
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7. HQS Inspections
9K
January February March
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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 834 recertificationslinterims were
conducted. Monthly totals for January -
March 2015 are shown in Chart 8.
Other Change of Unit
300
250
200
ISO
100
50
January February March
N Re -Exams m Interims
These actions are made when a family moves to a different rental unit. Sixteen other changes of
unit actions were processed during the reporting period.
This action is when a family is admitted to the Housing Program. Sixteen new admissions under
were processed during this reporting period..
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 Community Health, Livability,
Engagement & Sustainability.
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There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Kelly Re &S a.
ExecutiZ' irector
Community Development Agency
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