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September 5, 2017
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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 (2,511 of the 4,498
applicants or 56%) 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 2,584 households receiving rental assistance from
the Housing Authority.
Chart 3 illustrates participating families, sorted by
number of family members. Three-fourths (78%) of
families receiving assistance have three or fewer
members.
Chart 4 illustrates the family type for program
participants. Over half (64%) of participating
households have elderly and/or disabled members.
[“Other” consists of households that are non-
elderly, non-disabled, with no minor children.]
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2. Household Size
1 Person
37%
2 Persons
26%
3 Persons
15%
4 Persons
10%
7 Persons
1%
6 Persons
3%5 Persons
8%
3. Family Size
Family
23%
Disabled
13%
Elderly
51%
Other
13%
4. Family Type
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Chart 5 depicts participants by percentage of
Orange County median income. As of 2017, the
County’s median income is $87,200 per year for a
family of four.
Approximately 78% of families on the program earn
less than 30% of the median income, which is
$31,300 per year for a family of four.
Participants’ incomes come from a variety of
sources, as illustrated in Chart 6. A total of 44%
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 April through June was $966.
Production
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 April
to June a total of 412 inspections and re-inspections
of our assisted-units were performed. Chart 7
illustrates the number of inspections performed
monthly during the reporting period.
Recertifications / Interims:
Each year, the Housing Authority must re-certify every assisted-family to verify the family is still
eligible for assistance. In addition, when a participant’s income changes, an interim examination
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7. HQS Inspections
Below 30% of
Median, 78%
Below 50% of
Median, 16%
Below 80% of
Median, 3%
5. Income as Percent of Median
44%
10%
66%
17%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
With any wages With any Welfare With any SS/SSI With any other
income
6. Sources of Income
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must be performed. During the reporting period, a total of 931 recertifications and interims were
conducted. Chart 8 illustrates the number of recertifications and interims performed.
Other Change of Unit:
These actions are completed when a family moves to
a different rental unit. Twenty-one 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. Thirteen new admissions were
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.
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April May June
8. Re-exams & Interims
Re-Exams Interims