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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 QRTLY RPT HSG CHOICE VCHR PROG 2012-09-04REQUEST FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY ACTION MEETING DATE: F~ . ~' {~{~~ i~~J IF ,..~ --.~ .~~~,a ~~ ,~ ..~, ~ G~~ " N ~1I u~''I-~,:,~ cY~~i .tlr~.k ~.. ~, ....,. Eta"' ~,,, RECORDING SECRETARY USE ONLY: SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 TITLE QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM APRIL 2012-JUNE 2012 APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended CONTINUED TO EXEC TIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION At its regular meeting of August 21, 2012, by a vote of 7:0, the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission recommended that the Housing Authority receive and file. ~ISC(1SSION 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 June 30, 2012, there were 3,105 individuals/families on the waiting. list. The waiting list last opened on October 1, 2007 and closed November 30, 2007. Charts 1 and 2 depict the 1, Residenc Preference y characteristics of those currently on the waiting IISt. Neither tia~i~ 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. Work in Santa Ana 8% live in Santa Ana 38% Quarterly Report -Voucher Program September 4, 2012 Page 2 soo goo Chart 2 illustrates the number of o00 applicants by total household 500 size, The majority of families on 400 the waiting list consist of only 300 one ortwo members. 200 Participants At the end of the reporting period, there were 2,721 households receiving rental assistance from the Housing Authority. Chart 3 illustrates participating families, sorted by number of family members. Three-fourths (75%) of families receiving assistance have three or fewer members. 2. Household Size 5 Perso 8% 4 Persons 12% 3 Persons 17% «i° persons 1% 1 Person 35% 3. Family Size 6 PPrCnns Quarterly Report-Voucher Program September 4, 2012 Page 3 The family type of program participants is illustrated in Chart 4. "Other" consists of households that are non-elderly, non-disabled, with no minorchildren. Over half (65%) of participating households have elderly and/or disabled members. Chart 5 depicts participants by percentage of Orange County median income. As of November, 2011, the County's median income was $85,300. Approximately 73% of families on the program earn less than 30% of the median income, which is $28,900 per year for a family of four. Elderly 47% n i!y ~% Disabled 18% 5. Income as Percent of Median Below 80% of Median 13% Below 50% of Median 14% 6. Sources of Income ~n~i Participants' incomes 60% come from a variety of 50% sources, as illustrated in 40% Chart 6. 30% Nearly half {43%} of zo% participating families ~o% o% Below 30% of Median 73% 4. Family Type (/that With any wages With any welfare With any SS/SSI With any other income Quarterly Report-i/oucher Program September 4, 2012 Page 4 have employment income. 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 January through March 2012 was $896. Production HQS Inspections Each assisted unit must be inspected at least annually to ensure it meets the Housing Quality Standards (NQS} in compliance with federal guidelines. From April to June, a total of 530 inspections and re- inspections of failed units were performed. Chart 7 illustrates the number of inspections performed monthly since April 2012. Re-certifications / Interims Each year, the Housing Authority must re-certify each participating family to ensure /~/~tMNI1~1N/\/'R fltll~~ NM/1MM~1W1 w~ i iNiiai i~c wiu i Ni vy~ ai i ~ eligibility. In addition, when a participant's income changes, an interim examination must be performed. During the reporting period, a total of 993 re-certifications/interims were conducted. Monthly totals sinceApril 2012 are Quarterly Report -Voucher Program September 4, 2012 Page 5 shown in Chart 8. ether Change of Unit These actions are made when a family moves to a different rental unit. Eighteen other change of unit actions were processed during the reporting period. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. t .~+ SN, r ,C~/NI ~ ~.`d` t ed~ Shelly Landry-Bayle Housing Division Manager ``~~= Community Development Agency NTEISLB/MZ/kg