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Mainstream Housing Vouchers

Partnership between:. 2 private non-profitsThe Arc of the PiedmontPiedmont Housing Alliance1 Public Housing Authority Charlottesville Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The Arc of the Piedmont's Role. Technical assistance throughout the processStaffing of application centersTranslation s

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Mainstream Housing Vouchers

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    1. Mainstream Housing Vouchers in Virginia’s Thomas Jefferson Planning District

    2. Partnership between: 2 private non-profits The Arc of the Piedmont Piedmont Housing Alliance 1 Public Housing Authority Charlottesville Housing and Redevelopment Authority

    3. The Arc of the Piedmont’s Role Technical assistance throughout the process Staffing of application centers Translation services Sensitivity and skills training

    4. Piedmont Housing Alliance’s Role Funding application Program application process Focus groups Advertising Financial management Cutting checks Preparing budget Overall coordination

    5. Charlottesville Housing Redevelopment Authority’s Role Administrative plan Application processing Eligibility verification Managing waiting list Rent calculations Housing inspections Voucher issuance and briefing Educating landlords

    6. Timeline October 2001 – 100% Leased Up July 2000 – Lease-up begun June 2000 – Administrative Plan adopted April 2000 – Began accepting applications March 2000 – Advertised and mailed applications to service agencies February 2000 – Signed Memorandum of Agreement and held Focus Groups December 1999 – Notified of Award of 75 vouchers for 5 years June 1999 – Submitted Application

    7. Who is being served?

    8. Keys to Success Partnership 75 Vouchers Outreach to regional community and landlords Housing Authority expertise The Arc’s input on hiring CRHA position Flexible regulatory definitions of eligible housing (congregate, group and shared)

    9. Challenges Lack of affordable rental housing Apartment complexes have income qualifications that Section 8 participants cannot meet Landlords not accepting vouchers Lack of accessible housing HUD resources and guidance Program implementation Reporting requirements Training opportunities in collaboration

    10. Reasonable Accommodations Focus groups with advocates and individuals with disabilities Identified current and potential barriers Identified possible application sites Helped spread the word

    11. Reasonable Accommodations Preliminary Application Language and format simplified Verification not required until later Pick up or mail

    12. Reasonable Accommodations Designated Representative Permitted to submit application on behalf of individual Eased obstacles Transportation Daytime availability Discomfort with crowds/unfamiliar locations

    13. Reasonable Accommodations Translation/Interpretation services Available at application site and at any point in process For persons who have hearing impairment For persons who have speech difficulties For persons with cognitive disabilities

    14. Reasonable Accommodations Housing Authority staff partnered with advocate staff at each application site Provided assistance to applicants and accepting staff

    15. Reasonable Accommodations Flexible in receipt of completed application Mailed Dropped off Picked up

    16. Reasonable Accommodations Applicant and Designated Representative contacted for interview, etc. To facilitate transportation and other supports To assist with meeting documentation and timeline requirements

    17. Reasonable Accommodations Alternate Forms of documentation accepted to verify age and/or disability School Paratransit Hospital/institution Community program

    18. Reasonable Accommodations Waived face to face interview Conducted interviews at applicants home/school/work

    19. Reasonable Accommodations Administrative Plan extended time applicant had for certain requirements Allow for greater extension, past 120 days, for individual to find housing if demonstrated need

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