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Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program May 7, 2019 Page 3 5. Income as Percent of Median Below 80% of_�� Below 50% of Median, 3% Median, 16% Below 34%of Median, 78% Chart 5 depicts participants by percentage of Orange County median income. As of 2018, the County's median income is $87,450 per year for a family of four. Approximately 78% of families on the program earn less than 30% of the median income, which is $32,800 per year for a family of four. Participants' incomes come from a variety of sources, as illustrated in Chart 6. A total of 43% of participating families have income 70% from employment. 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 January through March was $1,035. Production HQS Inspections: At least once every two years, the Housing Authority must inspect each assisted -unit to ensure it meets HUD's Housing Quality Standards (HQS) in compliance with the federal regulations. From January to March a total of 442 inspections and re -inspections of our assisted -units were performed of which 135 inspections failed. Chart 7 illustrates the number of inspections performed on a monthly basis during the reporting period. 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% no/ 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 40 20 0 3-3 6. Sources of income 66% 11% With any wages With any Welfare With anySS/SSI 7. HQS Inspections With any other income � Y Y raj V. lr'_ h u i fj i January February With any other income