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MHDA Spring Conference 2013 Chandra Broadnax, Program Analyst Detroit Field Office PIH. Five Year/Annual Plan GPNA Q & A HUD Updates. PHA Plan Process.
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MHDA Spring Conference 2013 Chandra Broadnax, Program Analyst Detroit Field Office PIH Five Year/Annual PlanGPNA Q & AHUD Updates
PHA Plan Process • Established by Section 5A of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.). Section 5A(b) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437c-1(b)) • Amended by the 2008 Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA), Sections 2701 and 2702, Small Public Housing Authorities Paperwork Reduction Act.
Related information • PIH Notice 2008-41 • Provides guidance for the process of PHA Plans • Implements Title VII • Qualified vs Non-Qualified PHAs • Implements revised PHA Plan templates • Implements revised Certifications
HERA • Signed July 30, 2008 • Provided exemptions for Qualified PHAs • Provided revised FO review protocol for Qualified PHAs • The Detroit Field Office is not required to review annual plans submitted by Qualified PHAs
Two Categories of Distinction • Less than 550 Units • Not Designated troubled under PHAS • No failing SEMAP during the prior 12 months Any PHA that doesn’t meet those thresholds Qualified PHAs Non-Qualified PHAs
How Do I know if I am Qualified? • HUD posts the Qualified PHA list on HUD.GOV • If you have any questions contact your PHRS
Am I still Qualified? • What if my status changes after the "Qualified" PHA list is posted on the PHA Plan webpage? • Your PHA will continue to be monitored pursuant to the posted rating until a new list is published
Why a PHA Plan? Tenants, Community and Quality of Life
Basic Components of a PHA Plan • Five Year Plan • Every Fifth Year regardless of designation • Annual Plan • Every Year if unqualified or troubled • Certifications are still required annually
Five Year Plan • First submission required in 2000 • Guidance and Regulation • PIH 2000-43 , III.B.8 • 24 CFR 903.19 • 24 CFR 903.6
Changes or Amendments to the Five Year Plan • Per 24 CFR 903.21 • You may amend or modify the Five Year Plan • If the change is outside of the previously submitted/approved substantial deviation, you must comply with initial submission requirements of the plan (including timelines) i.e. • RAB, Consistency with the Consolidated Plan, 45-Day Public Review, Board Resolution, Official submission and review by HUD
Substantial Deviation/Significant Amendment • Substantial Deviation • At your discretion • You must state basic criteria in the annual plan • Definition must be included in Section 10 • Or provided as an attachment • PIH-99-51 • Changes to rent or admissions policies or organization of the waiting list; • Additions of non-emergency work items not previously included • Change in use of replacement reserve funds under CFP • Any change in demo/dispo • Any change in homeownership • Any change in conversion
What if there are changes to the approved 5 YR Plan? • On an as-needed basis, you can submit a revised plan • Changes are outside of the significant deviation or significant amendment/modifications to the approved CFP Five-Year Action Plan. • The actual difference in costs, work items, etc. would need to be determined in the deviation
Discussion on Field Office Review Process Submission & Due Dates
PHA Plan Review Any questions regarding PHA Plans can be directed to your assigned PHRS Entire Process should take 75- Days or less
Question and Answer Five Year Plan and GPNA
Five Year Plan/Annual Plan and GPNA • Question- When is my GPNA submittal due? Do I have to complete the GPNA before I do my next PHA Plan? • Answer – Depends… • Question- Do I have to do a GPNA even if I do not have enough money to make all of the improvements? • Answer – Yes, it is the basis as contained in the PHA Plan
Five Year Plan/Annual Plan and GPNA • Question- Am I required to include each and every ECM in my Capital Fund 5-year and annual plans? • Answer – No, only those energy conservation measures (ECMs) for which you have funds
Q & A / Resources HUD Updates
Brief HUD Updates • PIH Notice 2013-10 Emergency Safety& Security Funding (5/3/2013) • Applications due by June 19th, 2013 • This year, Congress appropriated $20 million in funding to provide assistance to “public housing agencies for emergency capital needs including safety and security measures necessary to address crime and drug-related activity as well as needs resulting from unforeseen or unpreventable emergencies and natural disasters excluding Presidentially declared disasters occurring in fiscal year [2013] • PIH 2013-07 (3/5/2013) • Agreements with Responsible Entities and Timing for Environmental Reviews
Brief HUD Updates • PIH 2013-06 (2/4/2013) • Radon Information For PIH Programs • PIH 2013-04 (1/28/2013) • Guidance on Verification of Excluded Income • PIH 2013-03 (1/22/2013) • Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Programs – Temporary Compliance Assistance • (FAQ posted on 3/1/2013)
HUD.GOV Resources • PHA Plan/Five Year Plan/Annual Plan- http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/pha • EPIC & Five Year Plan/Annual Plan- http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph/capfund/epic • PNA/GPNA- http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph/capfund/physicalassessment • GPNA Tool- http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph/capfund/gpnatool • Notices, Rules, & Regulation- http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/publications/notices • PIH News to Use – http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/post/announce