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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3 - HCV_QRTLY_REPORT_Q2_2019-03-19REQUEST FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY ACTION MEETING DATE: MARCH 19, 2019 TITLE: QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM OCTOBER 2018 — DECEMBER 2018 (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5) y n EX= DIRECTOR RECOMMENDED ACTION RECORDING SECRETARY USE ONLY: C ® As Recommended 0 © As Amended CONTINUED TO Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the period of October 2018 — December 2018. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION ACTION At its regular meeting on January 23, 2019, by a vote of 8:0, the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission approved the recommended action. DISCUSSION The October 2018 — December 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 December 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 inSanta Aea 29% Veteran 1% Live i n Santa 1% Ana 78% a 00� Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program March 19, 2019 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. A Pei 9' 3 Persons 15% 3. Family Size sonz 2 Persons 26% 900 Bao 767 778 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 A4S 2. Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+ sons participants At the end of the reporting period, there were 2,584 households receiving rental assistance from the Housing Authority. 1 Person 38% Chart 3 illustrates participating families, sorted by number of family members. Over three-fourths (79%) of families receiving assistance have three or fewer members. 3-2 Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program March 19, 2019 Page 3 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.] S. Income as Percent of Median Below 80% of Below 50% of Median, 3% Median, 16% Below 30% of Median, 78% 4, Family Type Other 13%___� Family -)1% —�— Disabfed ,T 12% 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, 3-3 Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program March 19, 2019 Page 4 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 6. Sources of Income With any wages With any Welfare With anySSJSSI With any other income 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 Octoberto Decembera total of 287 inspections and re -inspections of our assisted -units were performed of which 93 inspections failed. Chart 7 illustrates the number of inspections performed monthly during the reporting period. 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 Recertifications 1 Interims: ° Each year, the Housing Authority must re -certify October November December every assisted -family to verify the family is still eligible for assistance. In addition, when a participant's income changes, an interim examination must be performed. During the reporting period, a total of 937 recertifications and interims were conducted. Chart 8 illustrates the number of recertifications and interims performed. Participants' incomes come from a variety of sources, as illustrated in Chart 6. A total of 43% of participating families have income 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 October through December was $1,036. Production 7. HQS Inspections 3-4 Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program March 19, 2019 Page 5 Other Change of Unit: These actions are completed when a family moves to a different rental unit. Sixteen change of unit 400 actions were processed during the reporting period. 350 300 New Admissions: This action is completed when a family is admitted to the HCV Program. Forty-four new admissions were processed during the reporting period. 8. Re -exams & Interims 250 198 1$5 200 = 142 150 100 50 ri End of Participation: October 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 terminated from the program due to program violations. Thirty-one November December Re-Exam5 Interims program, or the family is end of participations were processed during the reported period. Data is not readily available on termination. the cause of each Expired Vouchers: This action is completed when an applicant is unable to locate a unit within the timeframe of the voucher and all extensions have been exhausted or no extension is requested. There were thirty- six expired vouchers processed during the reporting period. 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. Judson Brown Housing Division Manager Community Development Agency 3-5