AGENDA DATE: 6/5/2019
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Housing Choice Voucher Program 5-Year Plan
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public Hearing/Approval of Plan for Submission
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Baumgartner, Savides, Witt
PRESENTER (S): Phyllis Savides
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Albemarle County Office of Housing ("Office") is the designated local agency for the administration of the Housing Choice Voucher Program ("Program"), formerly known as the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. The Office is considered a part of the executive branch of local government and not a public housing authority. Although not a housing authority, the Office must comply with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") requirements for Public Housing Agency ("PHA") activities, including the development and implementation of Annual and 5-Year PHA plans.
In 2014 the Office prepared, and the Board approved, the 5-Year Plan submission, which was subsequently approved by HUD. Since the Office is considered a high-performing agency under HUD guidelines as revised in 2008, the Office is not required to submit Annual Plans after the initial 5-Year and Annual Plan Submission unless significant changes are proposed. Plans must be available for a 45-day review period prior to holding a public hearing.
Attachment D Certifies that this Albemarle County Office of Housing's proposed 5-Year Plan is consistent with the FY18-22 Consolidated Action Plan as adopted by the City of Charlottesville and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality Government Operations: Ensure County government's capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION: No changes are proposed for the continued administration of the Program. All current participants in the Program have been made aware that the proposed 5-Year Plan (Attachment A) is...
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