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Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program <br />May 5, 2020 <br />Page 3 <br />S. Income as Percentage of Median <br />Below — <br />Median <br />15% <br />Below 80 % <br />of Median <br />2% <br />low 30% <br />Median <br />83% <br />Chart 5 depicts participants by percentage of Orange County <br />median income. As of March 2020, the County's median <br />income is $102,450 per year for a family of four. <br />Approximately 83% of families on the program earn less than <br />30% of the median income, which is $38,450 per year for a <br />family of four. <br />Participants' incomes come from a variety of sources, as 6. Source of Income <br />illustrated in Chart 6. A total of 41 % of participating families 66% <br />have income from employment. 70 <br />60yb <br />SO% 41% <br />Participating families pay a portion of their monthly rent 40% <br />based upon their income and the payment standard for their 30% <br />unit. The Housing Authority pays the difference between the zo% 13% <br />tenant's portion and the contract rent. This payment is the <br />Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). The average HAP for With Any With any With any With any <br />January through March was $1, 1 34. Wages Welfare SSI/SS other Income <br />Production <br />HQS Inspections: At least once every two years, the <br />Housing Authority must inspect each assisted -unit to ensure �• HQslnspections <br />it meets HUD's Housing Quality Standards (HQS) in an 4 <br />compliance with the federal regulations. From January to 30 19 <br />March a total of 67 inspections and re -inspections of our - <br />assisted -units were performed of which 24 inspections <br />failed. Chart 7 illustrates the number of inspections January February March <br />performed on a monthly basis during the reporting period. Inspection Months <br />Recertifications 1 Interims: <br />Each year, the Housing Authority must re -certify every g. Re -exams and Interims <br />assisted -family to verify the family is still eligible for <br />assistance. In addition, when a participant's income 400 <br />changes, an interim examination must be performed. During 20 ® the reporting period, a total of 890 recertifications and 100 <br />interims were conducted. Chart 8 illustrates the number of 3 <br />recertifications and interims performed. January February March <br />. Re -exams + Interims <br />3-3 <br />