HomeMy WebLinkAbout3 Qtrly HCV REPORT OCT-DEC 2013REQUEST FOR HOUSING
AUTHORITY ACTION
MEETING DATE:
MARCH 4, 2014
TITLE:
QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING
CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
OCTOBER 2013 — DECEMBER 2013
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The October 2013 — December 2013 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 October 28, 2013, there were 1,808 individuals /families on the waiting list. The waiting list
last opened on October 1, 2007 and closed on November 30, 2007. Charts 1 and 2 depict the
characteristics of those currently on the waiting list.
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. Residency Preference
Neither
51 °%
Workln Santa
Ana Live In Santa
8 °% Ana
41%
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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.
Nearly half of all applicants (851 of 1,808, or
47 %) 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
2,594 households receiving rental assistance
from the Housing Authority.
Chart 3 illustrates participating families, sorted
by number of family members. Three - fourths
(77 %) of families receiving assistance have
three or fewer members.
The family 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 (64 %) of participating households
have elderly and /or disabled members.
500
12 L
41
400
300
200
100
0
2. Household Size
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+
6 Persons 3. Family Size 7+
3% Persons
5 Persons-
4 Persons
11% 1Person
35%
3 Persons
17% *1
—2 Persons
25%
4. Family Type
Other
11-/
Family
25%
49%
Disabled
15%
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Chart 5 depicts participants by percentage of
Orange County median income. As of
November, 2011, the County's median income
was $85,300.
Approximately 79% of families on the program
earn less than 30% of the median income,
which is $28,900 per year for a family of four.
Participants' incomes come from a variety of
sources, as illustrated in Chart 6.
Nearly half (43 %) of participating families 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's portion and the contract rent. This
payment is the Housing Assistance Payment
(HAP).
The average HAP for October through
December 2013 was $880.
Production
HQS Inspections - each assisted unit must be
inspected at least annually to ensure it meets
the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) in
compliance with federal guidelines. From
October to December, a total of 604 inspections
and re- inspections of failed units were
performed. Chart 7 illustrates the number of
inspections performed monthly since December
2013.
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
z0%
10%
o%
5. Income as Percent of Median
Below an
Median
6%
Below50%01
Median
15%
6. Sources of Income
Median
79%
of
With any wages With any Welfare With any SS /SSI With any other
income
300 7. HQS Inspections
i
250
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150
too
50
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October November December
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Re- certifications / Interims
1
iYOTIr au.,
Other Change of Unit
These actions are made when a family moves to a different rental unit. Twenty -seven other
changes of unit actions were processed during the reporting period.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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Shelly La dry-Bayle
Housing Manager
Community Development Agency
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8.
Re -exams & Interims
Each year, the Housing Authority must re- certify
300
each participating family to ensure compliance
!; 250
with program eligibility. In addition, when a
200
138
137 132
participant's income changes an interim
examination must be During the
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i
performed.
50�
reporting period, a total of 807
o
recertifications /interims were conducted.
October
November December
Monthly totals since December 2013 are shown
MRe -Exams > Interims
1
iYOTIr au.,
Other Change of Unit
These actions are made when a family moves to a different rental unit. Twenty -seven other
changes of unit actions were processed during the reporting period.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
'1446�&_&421' -
Shelly La dry-Bayle
Housing Manager
Community Development Agency
SLB /II