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Home My WebLink About3 - QTRLY REPORT FOR HCV (2)REQUEST FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY ACTION MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2018 TITLE:: QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM JULY 2018 — SEPTEMBER 2018 (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDED ACTION RECORDING SECRETARY USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended CONTINUED TO Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the period of July 2018 — September 2018. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION ACTION At its regular meeting on October 24, 2018, by a vote of 8:0, the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission approved the recommended action. DISCUSSION The July 2018 — September 2018 Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides statistics for the day-to-day activities of the Santa Ana Housing Authority. The report is divided into three sections; Applicants, Participants, and Production. Applicants The Santa Ana Housing Authority accepted applications from July 1, 2015 through July 30, 2015 and received a total of 16,375 applications. A random lottery procedure was used and the Santa Ana Housing Authority accepted 5,000 of the 16,375 applications to establish a 2015 HCV Waiting List. Charts 1 and 2 depict the characteristics of those currently on the Waiting List. As of September, 2018 there are 2,905 applicants on the 2015 HCV Waiting List. Chart 1 illustrates the percentage of applicants on the 2015 HCV Waiting List who live or work in Santa Ana. These applicants are given a preference on the Waiting List together with U.S. Military Veterans. 3-1 1. Residency Preference Work i n Sa nta Uii2N'l- Veteran 1% Live in Santa 1% Ana 78% Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program November 20, 2018 Page 2 Chart 2 illustrates the number of applicants by total household size. The majority of applicants on the Waiting List consist of only one or two household members. Over half of all applicants (1,545 of the 2,905 applicants or 54%) have one or two member households and would qualify for a one -bedroom voucher. The Santa Ana Housing Authority's occupancy policy is one bedroom for every two family members. Participants At the end of the reporting period, there were 2,563 households receiving rental assistance from the Housing Authority. Chart 3 illustrates participating families, sorted by number of family members. Over three-fourths (79%) of families receiving assistance have three or fewer members. Chart 4 illustrates the family type for program participants. Over half (66%) of participating households have elderly and/or disabled members. ["Other" consists of households that are non -elderly, non -disabled, with no minor children.] 3-2 900 800 767 778 700 600 500 400 300 20a 112 -- - - 100 36 8 — ,�--r- 0 _ — 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+ 3. Family Size _ _ 7 Ppmnnc 2. Household Size 3 2 Persons 26% rsons �a 4. Family Type Other Family 13%_—_ 21% Disabled 12% Elderly 54% 1 Person 38% Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program November 20, 2018 Page 3 5. Income as Percent of Median Below 80% 01-1 M Below Sa%ofedian, 3% Median, 16% 14WO04�sel. 30% 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 July through September was $1,022. 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 July to September a total of 370 inspections and re -inspections of our assisted -units were performed. Chart 7 illustrates the number of inspections performed monthly during the reporting period. 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% sa% 0% 135 130 125 120 115 110 105 3-3 6. Sources of Income 66% With any wages With any Welfare With anySSJSSI With any other income July August 5eptembef Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program November 20, 2018 Page 4 Recertifications I Interims: 400 Each year, the Housing Authority must re -certify 350 every assisted -family to verify the family is stili 340 - eligible for assistance. In addition, when a 250 s> participant's income changes, an interim 200 examination must be performed. During the 150 reporting period, a total of 833 recertifications and IN interims were conducted. Chart 8 illustrates the so number of recertifications and interims performed. ° July 8. Re -exams & Interims Aigwst September Other Change of Unit: ■ R2 -Exams Interims These actions are completed when a family moves to a different rental unit. Eleven change of unit actions were processed during the reporting period. New Admissions: This action is completed when a family is admitted to the HGV Program. Sixty-two new admissions were processed during the reporting period. End of Participation: This action is completed when the family is no longer interested in participating in the program, the family becomes deceased, the family is no longer eligible for the program, or the family is terminated from the program due to program violations. Twenty-nine end of participations were processed during the reported period. Data is not readily available on the cause of each termination. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Strategic Plan Goal # 5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. 19�11_ Ju son Brown Housing Division Manager Community Development Agency 3-4