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Home My WebLink About3 - QTRLY REPORT FOR HCV PROGRAM Q2_2020-02-04REQUEST FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY ACTION MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2020 TITLE: RECEIVE AND FILE QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM OCTOBER 2019 TO DECEMBER 2019 (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,3) —2�_—�_ VL' - 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 October 2019 to December 2019. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION At its regular meeting on January 22, 2020, by a vote of 5.0 (Garcia, Tardif, Vasquez absent) the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission received and filed the Quarterly Report. DISCUSSION The October 2019 to December 2019 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 applied 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 applicants currently on the Waiting List. As of December 2019 there are 2,763 applicants on the 2015 HCV Waiting List. 3-1 Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program February 4, 2020 Page 2 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. 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 (1,473 of the 2,763 applicants or 54%) have one or two member households and would qualify for a one -bedroom voucher. The Santa Ana Housing Authority's occupancy standard is one bedroom for every two family members. Participants At the end of the reporting period, there were 2,699 households receiving rental assistance from the Housing Authority. Chart 3 illustrates participating families, sorted by number of family members. Over three -fourths (82%) of families receiving assistance have three or fewer members. Chart 4 illustrates the family type for program participants. Over half (65%) of participating households have elderly and/or disabled members. ["Other" consists of households that are non -elderly, non -disabled, with no minor children.] gag Work in Santa Ana 800 731 742 700 m 600 n 500 0 400 y 300 z 200 t00 2 1. Residency Preference f% 29% Veteran Live in Santa 1 Ana 2. Household Size 4fi2 418 230 ' 106 ' — 45 16 7 6 1 p ■ 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+ People per Household 3. Family Size 6 People 5 People 3% 4 Peop 8% 3 P..Pl6 16:� Elderly 2a' 2 People 28% 4, Family Type other ,. % Pa ,ly 1 Person 38% 3-2 Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program February 4, 2020 Page 3 5. Income as Percent of Median 6el°r� Scl oaf Below so%ol Mrd;Tn p� Median, 15% r4 f Median, 63% Chart 5 depicts participants by percentage of Orange County median income. As of 2019, the County's median income is $94,950 per year for a family of four. Approximately 85% of families on the program earn less than 30% of the median income, which is $35,600 per year for a family of four. Participants' incomes come from a variety of sources, as 6. Sources of Income illustrated in Chart 6. A total of 41 % of participating families °% 66% have income from employment. 5°% 41% 4°% Participating families pay a portion of their monthly rent 3% based upon their income and the payment standard for 20% ,z% their unit. The Housing Authority pays the difference 10% 6°k between the tenant's portion and the contract rent. This Wdha„ywagas VVOanyweifare WMsny66U55 Withany°ther payment is the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). The incme average HAP for October through December was $1,078. Production HQS Inspections: At least once every two years, the 7. HQS Inspections Housing Authority must inspect each assisted -unit to 20C 184 19° ensure it meets HUD's Housing Quality Standards (HQS) 160 in compliance with the federal regulations. From October � 1, 106 „5 to December a total of 405 inspections and re -inspections 'BO of our assisted -units were performed of which 141 � z inspections failed. Chart 7 illustrates the number of 2v inspections performed on a monthly basis during the °"°be' 9 °�a°ga` Inspection Months reporting period. Recertifications I Interims: Each year, the Housing Authority must re -certify every 8 Re -exams and Interims assisted -family to verify the family is still eligible for Mo Wo assistance. In addition, when a participant's income changes, an interim examination must be performed. 60 During the reporting period, a total of 914 recertifications so and interims were conducted. Chart 8 illustrates the I I I number of recertifications and interims performed. a 3-3 Quarterly Report for Housing Choice Voucher Program February 4, 2020 Page 4 Other Change of Unit: These actions are completed when a family moves to a different rental unit. Twenty-two change of unit actions were processed during the reporting period. New Admissions: This action is completed when a family is admitted to the HCV Program. Forty-three 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. Fourteen end of participations were processed during the reported period. 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 eight expired vouchers processed during the reporting period. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal # 5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective # 3 (Facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods). FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Judson Brown Housing Division Manager Community Development Agency 3-4