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Public Housing Authorities

Public Housing Authorities. Working with Rental Housing Subsidy Programs. Phil Steinhaus, CEO Columbia Housing Authority. Rental Housing Subsidy Programs. Public Housing Program Housing Choice Voucher Program Housing Choice Vouchers Project-Based Vouchers Specialty Voucher Programs

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Public Housing Authorities

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  1. Public Housing Authorities Working with Rental Housing Subsidy Programs Phil Steinhaus, CEO Columbia Housing Authority

  2. Rental Housing Subsidy Programs • Public Housing Program • Housing Choice Voucher Program • Housing Choice Vouchers • Project-Based Vouchers • Specialty Voucher Programs • Shelter Plus Care • Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) • Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)

  3. Eligibility & Admissions Policy • Public Housing • At or below 80% MFI • No debts to other Housing Authorities • Criminal Background Check • Rental History Check • Housing Choice Voucher Program • At or below 50% MFI • No debts to other Housing Authorities • Criminal Background Check • Specialty Voucher Programs • More flexibility for eligibility • Generally includes requirement for agency referral and supportive services

  4. Eligibility & Admissions Policy • Public Housing • Governed by Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) • Housing Choice Voucher Program • Governed by Administrative Plan • Specialty Voucher Programs • Governed by Administrative Plan and Grant Regulations

  5. Eligibility & Admissions Policy • Grievance Procedure for Denial of Assistance • All applicants have the right of appeal • Appeal should demonstrate ability to comply with program regulations • Supportive services, completion of treatment, employment, letters of reference, etc. are important to the hearing process

  6. Tenant Responsibilities • Pay Tenant Share of Rent • 30% of Adjusted Household Income • Pay for Utilities & Keep Connected • No Unauthorized Guests • All Household Members Must be Approved • Tenant Must Abide by Lease Terms • No excessive property damage • No Criminal Activity • Conviction not required • Preponderance of the evidence • 2 Step Grievance Procedure for Termination

  7. Public Housing with Supportive Services • Partnerships with Housing Authorities • Admissions Preferences • Designated Housing Plans • Resident Services Programs • Family Self-Sufficiency Programs • Not-For-Profit Services

  8. Housing Choice Vouchers With Supportive Services • Admissions Preferences • Homeless, Veterans, Disabled, Elderly • Transitioning from Specialty Voucher Programs • Project-Based Housing Choice Vouchers • 20% of Vouchers can be Project-Based • Competitive Award Process • 25% of Units may be Project-Based • 100% if Supportive Services Provided

  9. Specialty Voucher Programs • Shelter Plus Care • Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) • Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) • Create Providers Council • Establish Admissions Preference for Those Transitioning from Specialty Voucher Programs

  10. HUD Resources • HUD www.HUD.gov • HUD-Post • Public & Indian Housing One Stop Tool • One CPD Resource Exchange • https://www.onecpd.info/ • Shelter Plus Care • https://www.onecpd.info/spc/

  11. Questions? Thank you. Phil Steinhaus, CEO Columbia Housing Authority psteinhaus@columbiaha.com (573) 554-7000

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