LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR THE PENSACOLA HOUSING DEPARTMENT HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the amendment to the Administrative Plan for the Pensacola Housing Department Housing Choice Voucher program.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is used to establish local policies for administration of the federal program in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements. On occasion, the Plan must be amended to remain in compliance with program guidelines. Amendments to the plan are proposed in response to the shortage of available rental units.
In response to the national shortage of available rental units, HUD provided guidance to housing agencies to consider expanding their list of eligible housing types for program participation. The Housing Department is recommending amending the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan, Section 12.4, Eligible and Ineligible Housing Types, to include the following special housing types: congregate housing, group homes, shared housing, cooperative housing, single-room occupancy, and assisted living facilities. These special housing types have been available to program participants as a reasonable accommodation. Offering an expanded definition of eligible housing types to all voucher holders will provide program participants increased options when searching for suitable housing.
A red line version of the proposed edit is provided as Attachment 1.
PRIOR ACTION:
December 16, 2021 - City Council approved amendments to the Pensacola Housing Division Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
2/3/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Davie Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Marcie Whitaker, Housing Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Administrative Plan for the Pensacola Housing Department Housing Choice Voucher Program
PRESENTATION: No end