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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 QRTLYRPTHSGCHOICEVOUCHER.. MEETING DATE: ~~ ~i ~',„ ~ RECORDING SECRETARY USE ONLY: JANUARY 5, 2009 TITLE QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM: JULY 200$ - SEPTEMBER 200$ APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended CONTINEIED TO EXECU E ©lRECTOR RECOMIVIENDED ACTION Receive and file. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION ACTION At its Regular Meeting of December 2, 2008, by a vote of 6:0, the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission recommended that the Housing Authority receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program: July 2008 - September 2008. DISCUSSION 'The July 2008 - September 2008 quarterly status report for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Rental Assistance Program provides statistics for the day-to-day activities of the Santa Ana Housing Authority. The report is divided into three sections: Waiting List, Participants, and Production. Waiting List As of September 30, 2008 there were 9,462 individuals/families on the waiting list. The waiting list opened October 1, 2007 and closed November 30, 2007. Charts 1 and 2 depict the characteristics of those currently on the waiting list. Quarterly Report For Housing Choice Voucher Program: July 2008 - September 2008 January 5, 2009 Page 2 Chart 1 illustrates the percentage of those on the waiting list who work or live in Santa Ana. These applicants are given a preference on the list. 1. Wait List Characteristics Residency Preference Work Neither 48 /o Santa ~ 7% rein Santa Ana 45°1° Chart 2 illustrates the number of applicants by total household size. The majority of families on the waiting list consist of only one or two members. 2. Wait List Characteristics Household Size Half of all applicants (4, 764 of 9, 462; or 50 0) have one or two member households, 3000 and would qualify for a z5oo 1-bedroom voucher. The Santa Ana Housing Authority's 2000 occupancy policy i s one 1500 bedroom for every two family 1000 members . 500 0 Participants At the end of the reporting period there were 2,560 households receiving rental assistance from the Housing Authority. Chart 3 illustrates partici- pating families, sorted by number of family members. Over two-thirds (700) of families receiving assistance have three or fewer members. 3. Participating Families Number of Family Members 6 Persons 4% r7~- Persons 1% 1 Person 33% 5 Persons 10% 4 Persons ~ 1410 ,,~7V4`~as,~,;~~'~ ,: t 1' 3 Persons 17% 2 Persons 2t1% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1D 11 12~ Quarterly Report For Housing Choice Voucher Program: July 2008 - September 2008 January 5, 2009 Page 3 Participants The household type of program participants is illustrated in Chart 4. "Other" consists of households that are non-elderly, non-disabled, with no minor children. Over half (560) of participating households have elderly and/or disabled members. Chart 5 depicts participants by percentage of Orange County median income. As of September 2008, the County's median income was $84,100. Nearly two-thirds (650) of families on the program earn less than 300 of the median income, which is $27,900 per year for a family of four. Participants' incomes come from a variety of sources, as illustrated in Chart 6. Nearly half ( 47 a ) of participating families have employment income. 0.7 a.s 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 4. Participating Families Family Type Other ~~% Elderly Family 18% 33% l:. - ~~ ~~ - Disabled 38% 5. Participant Characteristics Income as Pet•cent of Median Below 80% of Median 5% Below 50% of Median 24% ,,;. ~~ ' ~ Below 30% of Median 65°i° 6. Participating Families Sources of Income With any wages With any Weifare With any SSISSI With any other income 3 Quarterly Report For Housing Choice Voucher Program: July 2008 - September 2008 January 5, 2009 Page 4 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 portion and the contract rent. This payment is the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP}, The average HAP for July through September 2008 was $790 per unit. Producta.on HQS Inspections 24Q 235 Each assisted unit must be 230 inspected at least annually to 225 ensure it meets the Housing 22° Quality Standards (HQS) in z~5 compliance with federal guide- z2° lines. From July to September, a 2°s total of 664 inspections were 200 performed. Chart 7 illustrates 195 the number of inspections '90 performed monthly since July 2008. 's5 7. HQS Inspections 234 i ~ ~ ' zzs ~` r ~' ~ 204 ~ r I3~ p~ I ~ lf /f f l / e ~ " F .~~~ ~ Juiy August SepFemher $. Re-exams & Interims 4sa Re-certifications/Interims 400 Each year, the Housing Authority must re-certify each 3so participating family to ensure 300 compliance with program eligibility. In addition, when 2so a participant's income changes, an interim examination must be 200 performed. During the reporting period, a total of 150 1143 re-certifications/interims 100 were conducted. Monthly totals since July 2008 are shown 50 in Chart 8. 0 Jul Aug []Re-Exams elnterims Sep 3 Quarterly Report For Housing Choice Voucher Program. July 2008 - September 2008 January 5, 2009 Page 5 Other Change of Unit These actions are made when a family moves to a different rental unit. Fifty-four other Change of unit actions were processed during the reporting period. The monthly average since July 2008 is ~8 per month. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. r ~ S lly Landry-Gayle Housing Manager Community Development Agency CJN/SLB/JM/sr H:\Share\SANDRA\HSGAUTH\ACTIONS\2009\010509 HA QRTRLY RPT - HSG V6UCHER PRGRM.docx 3