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Purpose. The 5-Year and Annual PHA Plans provide a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the PHA’s operations, programs, and services, including changes to these policies, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the public of the PHA’s mission, goals and objectives for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families A
pplicability. The Form HUD-50075-HCV is to be completed annually by HCV-Only PHAs. PHAs that meet the definition of a Standard PHA, Troubled PHA, High Performer PHA, Small PHA, or Qualified PHA do not need to submit this form. Where applicable, separate Annual PHA Plan forms are available for each of these types of PHAs.
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efinitions.
(1) High-Performer PHA – A PHA that owns or manages more than 550 combined public housing units and housing choice vouchers, and was designated as a high performer on both the most recent Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) assessments if administering both programs, or PHAS if only administering public housing. (2) Small PHA - A PHA that is not designated as PHAS or SEMAP troubled, that owns or manages less than 250 public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceed 550.
(3) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Only PHA - A PHA that administers more than 550 HCVs, was not designated as troubled in its most recent SEMAP assessment and does not own or manage public housing.
(4) Standard PHA - A PHA that owns or manages 250 or more public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceed 550, and that was designated as a standard performer in the most recent PHAS and SEMAP assessments. (5) Troubled PHA - A PHA that achieves an overall PHAS or SEMAP score of less than 60 percent. (6) Qualified PHA - A PHA with 550 or fewer public housing dwelling units and/or housing choice vouchers combined and is not PHAS or SEMAP troubled.
A. PHA Information.
A.1 PHA Name: __BURBANK HOUSING AUTHORITY ____________________________________________PHA Code: CA105___ PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning: (MM/YYYY): __07/2022________ PHA Inventory (Based on Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) units at time of FY beginning, above) Number of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) __1,029_______________ PHA Plan Submission Type: Annual Submission Revised Annual Submission A
vailability of Information. In addition to the items listed in this form, PHAs must have the elements listed below readily available to the public.
A PHA must identify the specific location(s) where the proposed PHA Plan, PHA Plan Elements, and all information relevant to the public hearing and proposed PHA Plan are available for inspection by the public. Additionally, the PHA must provide information on how the public may reasonably obtain additional information of the PHA policies contained in the standard Annual Plan but excluded from their streamlined submissions. At a minimum, PHAs must post PHA Plans, including updates, at the main office or central office of the PHA. PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on their official website.
PHA Consortia: (Check box if submitting a joint Plan and complete table below) Participating PHAs PHA Code Program(s) in the Consortia Program(s) not in the Consortia No. of Units in Each Program
Lead HA:
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B.
Plan Elements.
B.1
Revision of Existing PHA Plan Elements.
a) Have the following PHA Plan elements been revised by the PHA since its last Annual Plan submission?
Y N
Statement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs.
Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions.
Financial Resources.
Rent Determination.
Operation and Management.
Informal Review and Hearing Procedures.
Homeownership Programs.
Self Sufficiency Programs and Treatment of Income Changes Resulting from Welfare Program Requirements.
Substantial Deviation.
Significant Amendment/Modification.
(b) If the PHA answered yes for any element, describe the revisions for each element(s):
B.2
New Activities. – Not Applicable
B.3
Progress Report.
Provide a description of the PHA’s progress in meeting its Mission and Goals described in its 5-Year PHA Plan.
In the second year of the Five-year Plan, the Burbank Housing Authority (BHA) has assisted the most needy and vulnerable households in the City of Burbank. The BHA assisted 855 households in the second reporting year. The Burbank Housing Authority has achieved the following objectives:
1. The Burbank Housing Authority has applied for targeted vouchers and received a total of 15 VASH vouchers. The Burbank Housing Authority also received Emergency Housing Vouchers through the American Rescue Act of 2021 and was allocated 67 vouchers.
2. The Burbank Housing Authority has continued educating landlords and Section 8 participants on housing quality standards; and during the coronavirus pandemic implemented HUD allowed modifications to inspection practices for the protection of Section 8 participants and staff.
3. The BHA has continued to administer the Family Self Sufficiency Program. The FSS program continues to assist participants in obtaining employment that allows them to become self- sufficient, not dependent on welfare assistance and Section 8 assistance. In the last year, a total of one (1) family graduated from the FSS program.
4. The Burbank Housing Authority continues to distribute information on housing opportunities thought the City of Burbank and has also been communicating updates regarding new City and State laws to landlords and tenants.
B.4
Capital Improvements. – Not Applicable
B.5
Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit.
(a) Were there any findings in the most recent FY Audit?
Y N N/A
(b) If yes, please describe:
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C. Other Document and/or Certification Requirements.
C.1
Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Comments.
(a) Did the RAB(s) have comments to the PHA Plan?
Y N
MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 22, 2022.
(b) If yes, comments must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of the RAB recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations.
In accordance with HUD guidelines, the Resident Advisory Board (RAB) reviewed the draft Annual Plan for FY 2022-2023 at a public meeting held online February 22, 2022. The RAB meeting was advertised on the City’s website, published in the Los Angeles Times, and more than 800 post card invitations went out to Program participants. Three (3) members of the public attended the online RAB meeting. There were no recommendations on the draft Annual Plan for FY 2022-2023 or Administrative Plan. However, there were comments from the RAB members in support of the implementation of the Section 8 Program (summary attached).
C.2
Certification by State or Local Officials.
Form HUD 50077-SL
, Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan.
C.3
Civil Rights Certification/ Certification Listing Policies and Programs that the PHA has Revised since Submission of its Last Annual Plan.
Form HUD-50077-ST-HCV-HP, PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and Related Laws and Regulations Including PHA Plan Elements that Have Changed, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan.
C.4
Challenged Elements. If any element of the PHA Plan is challenged, a PHA must include such information as an attachment with a description of any challenges to Plan elements, the source of the challenge, and the PHA’s response to the public. (a) Did the public challenge any elements of the Plan?
Y N
If yes, include Challenged Elements.
D.
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH).
D.1
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH).
Provide a statement of the PHA’s strategies and actions to achieve fair housing goals outlined in an accepted Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) consistent with 24 CFR § 5.154(d)(5). Use the chart provided below. (PHAs should add as many goals as necessary to overcome fair housing issues and contributing factors.) Until such time as the PHA is required to submit an AFH, the PHA is not obligated to complete this chart. The PHA will fulfill, nevertheless, the requirements at 24 CFR § 903.7(o) enacted prior to August 17, 2015. See Instructions for further detail on completing this item.
Fair Housing Goal: Education and Outreach Activities
Describe fair housing strategies and actions to achieve the goal Action 1.1: In partnership with the Southern California Housing Rights Center (HRC), provide continuous proactive fair housing education and outreach to Burbank residents, real estate professionals, apartment owners/managers and service providers.
Action 1.2: In partnership with the HRC, provide continuous outreach and education to small property owners/landlords on fair housing, and familial status and reasonable accommodation issues in particular. Conduct property manager trainings within Burbank on an annual basis, targeting managers of smaller properties and Section 8 landlords.
Action 1.3: Annually distribute multi-lingual fair housing mailings to buildings with concentrations of immigrant tenants based on statistical and demographic information collected by the City, HRC, and Burbank Housing Corporation (BHC). Continue to provide tenants with resources on fair housing, procedures on filing a complaint, information on the Burbank Landlord-Tenant Commission, and provide copies of the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Landlord/Tenant Rights booklet in Spanish and English.
Action 1.4: Provide continuous education to landlords and tenants on their legal roles, rights and responsibilities under fair housing law through widespread dissemination of Burbank's "20 Most Frequently Asked Landlord-Tenant Questions" handout. Publication of this document shall include: the City's website; Burbank TV Channel; City newsletter; copies at the City Hall public counter, Joslyn Adult Center and Don Tuttle Senior Center, and Burbank Board of Realtors; and mail copies to major property management companies in the City.
Action 1.5: In partnership with the HRC, provide continuous coordination with the Burbank Association of Realtors on fair housing education and outreach to the local real estate community. Make annual presentations to the Association to discuss current fair housing issues, such as tenant protections in foreclosed properties, and provide information on available City housing programs.
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Action 1.6: Provide continuous monitoring of the racial and ethnic make-up of Section 8 voucher holders and waiting list by the Burbank Housing Authority, and provide applications in Spanish, English and Armenian. As the Housing Authority periodically opens the Section 8 wait list, continue focused marketing efforts to underrepresented groups.
Action 1.7: Provide continuous open representation in the selection of Burbank’s numerous Boards, Commissions and Committees which address housing issues for residents to voice their concerns. These bodies include: the Burbank Housing Corporation; the Landlord-Tenant Commission; the Burbank Advisory Council on Disabilities; the Senior Citizen Board; the Community Development Goals Committee; and the Planning Board.
Fair Housing Goal: Enforcement Activities
Describe fair housing strategies and actions to achieve the goal Action 2.1: Provide continuous investigations and response to allegations of illegal housing discrimination through HRC. For cases which cannot be resolved, defer to the Department of Fair Housing and Employment, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, small claims court, or to a private attorney, as warranted.
Action 2.2: Provide continuous assistance to tenants and landlords through the HRC on issues related to fair housing and, as appropriate, direct complaints requiring mediation to the Burbank Landlord-Tenant Commission.
Fair Housing Goal: Monitoring Lending, Housing Providers, and Local Real Estate Practices Describe fair housing strategies and actions to achieve the goal Action 3.1: Help protect homeowners from mortgage rescue fraud by continuing to promote the use of HUD-certified, non-profit mortgage counseling agencies on the City’s website and other means.
Action 3.2: Provide continuous oversight of non-discriminatory and fair housing language in all City affordable housing contracts and agreements, and continuous enforcement of Affirmative Marketing Policies that are required as part of HOME-assisted rental developments.
Fair Housing Goal: Land Use Policies to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Describe fair housing strategies and actions to achieve the goal Action 4.1: As mandated under state law and specified within Burbank's adopted Housing Element, amend the Zoning Ordinance to accommodate transitional and supportive housing in all zone districts where other residential uses are permitted and only subject to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.
Action 4.2: As mandated under state law and specified within Burbank’s adopted Housing Element, continue to accommodate emergency homeless shelters as a permitted use in the M-2 zone and conditionally permitted use in the M-1 and BCCM (Burbank Center Commercial Manufacturing) zones.
Action 4.3: Provide continuous utilization of the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance as a tool to integrate affordable units within market rate projects. Monitor the effectiveness of the Ordinance, and provide an annual assessment of performance via the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report, or other relevant local, state, or federal document. Develop administrative parameters for expending the City’s in-lieu fee revenues to ensure income targeting is consistent with the development type generating the fee.
Action 4.4: Provide continuous implementation of the City’s Affordable Housing Density Bonus as a means of enhancing the economic feasibility of affordable housing development.
Fair Housing Goal: Increasing Geographic Choice in Housing Describe fair housing strategies and actions to achieve the goal Action 5.1: As funding permits, continue to provide gap financing for affordable housing projects, with special consideration for projects that set aside units for extremely low-income households and persons with disabilities. Continue to provide regulatory incentives such as a density bonus and/or concessions to private developers to increase the supply of affordable housing throughout the community. Continue to support acquisition and rehabilitation activities in Focus Neighborhoods, with an emphasis on community revitalization, integration, and permanent affordable housing.
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Instructions for Preparation of Form HUD-50075-HCV
Annual PHA Plan for HCV-Only PHAs
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A. PHA Information. All PHAs must complete this section. (24 CFR §903.4)
A.1 Include the full PHA Name, PHA Code, PHA Type, PHA Fiscal Year Beginning (MM/YYYY), Number of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs), PHA Plan Submission Type, and the Availability of Information, specific location(s) of all information relevant to the public hearing and proposed PHA Plan.
PHA Consortia: Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete the table. (24 CFR §943.128(a))
B. Plan Elements. All PHAs must complete this section. (24 CFR §903.11(c)(3) )
B.1 Revision of Existing PHA Plan Elements. PHAs must:
Identify specifically which plan elements listed below that have been revised by the PHA. To specify which elements have been revised, mark the “yes” box. If an element has not been revised, mark “no."
Statement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Provide a statement addressing the housing needs of low-income, very low-income and extremely low-income families and a brief description of the PHA’s strategy for addressing the housing needs of families who reside in the jurisdiction served by the PHA and other families who are on the Section 8 tenant-based assistance waiting lists. The statement must identify the housing needs of (i) families with incomes below 30 percent of area median income (extremely low-income); (ii) elderly families (iii) households with individuals with disabilities, and households of various races and ethnic groups residing in the jurisdiction or on the public housing and Section 8 tenant- based assistance waiting lists. The statement of housing needs shall be based on information provided by the applicable Consolidated Plan, information provided by HUD, and generally available data. The identification of housing needs must address issues of affordability, supply, quality, accessibility, size of units, and location. Once the PHA has submitted an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), which includes an assessment of disproportionate housing needs in accordance with 24 CFR 5.154(d)(2)(iv), information on households with individuals with disabilities and households of various races and ethnic groups residing in the jurisdiction or on the waiting lists no longer needs to be included in the Statement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. (24 CFR § 903.7(a)).
The identification of housing needs must address issues of affordability, supply, quality, accessibility, size of units, and location. (24 CFR §903.7(a)(2) (i))
Provide a description of the ways in which the PHA intends, to the maximum extent practicable, to address those housing needs in the upcoming year and the PHA’s reasons for choosing its strategy. (24 CFR §903.7(a)(2)(ii))
Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions. A statement of the PHA’s policies that govern resident or tenant eligibility, selection and admission including admission preferences for HCV. (24 CFR §903.7(b))
Financial Resources. A statement of financial resources, including a listing by general categories, of the PHA’s anticipated resources, such as PHA HCV funding and other anticipated Federal resources available to the PHA, as well as tenant rents and other income available to support tenant-based assistance. The statement also should include the non-Federal sources of funds supporting each Federal program, and state the planned use for the resources. (24 CFR §903.7(c))
Rent Determination. A statement of the policies of the PHA governing rental contributions of families receiving tenant-based assistance, discretionary minimum tenant rents, and payment standard policies. (24 CFR §903.7(d))
Operation and Management. A statement that includes a description of PHA management organization, and a listing of the programs administered by the PHA. (24 CFR §903.7(e)).
Informal Review and Hearing Procedures. A description of the informal hearing and review procedures that the PHA makes available to its applicants. (24 CFR §903.7(f))
Homeownership Programs. A statement describing any homeownership programs (including project number and unit count) administered by the agency under section 8y of the 1937 Act, or for which the PHA has applied or will apply for approval. (24 CFR §903.7(k))
Self Sufficiency Programs and Treatment of Income Changes Resulting from Welfare Program Requirements. A description of any PHA programs relating to services and amenities coordinated, promoted, or provided by the PHA for assisted families, including those resulting from the PHA’s partnership with other entities, for the enhancement of the economic and social self-sufficiency of assisted families, including programs provided or offered as a result of the PHA’s partnerships with other entities, and activities subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968 (24 CFR Part 135) and under requirements for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program and others. Include the program’s size (including required and actual size of the FSS program) and means of allocating assistance to households. (24 CFR §903.7(l)(i)) Describe how the PHA will comply with the requirements of section 12(c) and (d) of the 1937 Act that relate to treatment of income changes resulting from welfare program requirements. (24 CFR §903.7(l)(iii)).
Substantial Deviation. PHA must provide its criteria for determining a “substantial deviation” to its 5-Year Plan. (24 CFR §903.7(r)(2)(i))
Significant Amendment/Modification. PHA must provide its criteria for determining a “Significant Amendment or Modification” to its 5-Year and Annual Plan.
If any boxes are marked “yes”, describe the revision(s) to those element(s) in the space provided.
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B.2 New Activities. This section refers to new capital activities which is not applicable for HCV-Only PHAs.
B.3 Progress Report. For all Annual Plans following submission of the first Annual Plan, a PHA must include a brief statement of the PHA’s progress in meeting the mission and goals described in the 5-Year PHA Plan. (24 CFR §903.11(c)(3), 24 CFR §903.7(r)(1) )
B.4 Capital Improvements. This section refers to PHAs that receive funding from the Capital Fund Program (CFP) which is not applicable for HCV-Only PHAs
B.5 Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit. If the results of the most recent fiscal year audit for the PHA included any findings, mark “yes” and describe those findings in the space provided. (24 CFR §903.7(p)
)
C. Other Document and/or Certification Requirements.
C.1 Resident Advisory Board (RAB) comments. If the RAB had comments on the annual plan, mark “yes,” submit the comments as an attachment to the Plan and describe the analysis of the comments and the PHA’s decision made on these recommendations. (24 CFR §903.13(c), 24 CFR §903.19 )
C.2 Certification by State of Local Officials. Form HUD-50077-SL, Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. (24 CFR §903.15). Note: A PHA may request to change its fiscal year to better coordinate its planning with planning done under the Consolidated Plan process by State or local officials as applicable.
C.3 Civil Rights Certification/ Certification Listing Policies and Programs that the PHA has Revised since Submission of its Last Annual Plan. Provide a certification that the following plan elements have been revised, provided to the RAB for comment before implementation, approved by the PHA board, and made available for review and inspection by the public. This requirement is satisfied by completing and submitting form HUD-50077 ST-HCV-HP, PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and Related Laws and Regulations Including PHA Plan Elements that Have Changed.
Form HUD-50077-ST-HCV-HP, PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and Related Laws and Regulations Including PHA Plan Elements that Have Changed must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. This includes all certifications relating to Civil Rights and related regulations. A PHA will be considered in compliance with the certification requirement to affirmatively further fair housing if the PHA fulfills the requirements of §§ 903.7(o)(1) and 903.15(d) and: (i) examines its programs or proposed programs; (ii) identifies any fair housing issues and contributing factors within those programs, in accordance with 24 CFR 5.154; or 24 CFR 5.160(a)(3) as applicable (iii) specifies actions and strategies designed to address contributing factors, related fair housing issues, and goals in the applicable Assessment of Fair Housing consistent with 24 CFR 5.154 in a reasonable manner in view of the resources available; (iv) works with jurisdictions to implement any of the jurisdiction's initiatives to affirmatively further fair housing that require the PHA's involvement; (v) operates programs in a manner consistent with any applicable consolidated plan under 24 CFR part 91, and with any order or agreement, to comply with the authorities specified in paragraph (o)(1) of this section; (vi) complies with any contribution or consultation requirement with respect to any applicable AFH, in accordance with 24 CFR 5.150 through 5.180; (vii) maintains records reflecting these analyses, actions, and the results of these actions; and (viii) takes steps acceptable to HUD to remedy known fair housing or civil rights violations. impediments to fair housing choice within those programs; addresses those impediments in a reasonable fashion in view of the resources available; works with the local jurisdiction to implement any of the jurisdiction’s initiatives to affirmatively further fair housing; and assures that the annual plan is consistent with any applicable Consolidated Plan for its jurisdiction. (24 CFR §903.7(o)).
C.4 Challenged Elements. If any element of the Annual PHA Plan or 5-Year PHA Plan is challenged, a PHA must include such information as an attachment to the Annual PHA Plan or 5-Year PHA Plan with a description of any challenges to Plan elements, the source of the challenge, and the PHA’s response to the public.
D. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH).
D.1 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. The PHA will use the answer blocks in item D.1 to provide a statement of its strategies and actions to implement each fair housing goal outlined in its accepted Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) consistent with 24 CFR § 5.154(d)(5) that states, in relevant part: “To implement goals and priorities in an AFH, strategies and actions shall be included in program participants' … PHA Plans (including any plans incorporated therein) …. Strategies and actions must affirmatively further fair housing ….” Use the chart provided to specify each fair housing goal from the PHA’s AFH for which the PHA is the responsible program participant – whether the AFH was prepared solely by the PHA, jointly with one or more other PHAs, or in collaboration with a state or local jurisdiction – and specify the fair housing strategies and actions to be implemented by the PHA during the period covered by this PHA Plan. If there are more than three fair housing goals, add answer blocks as necessary.
Until such time as the PHA is required to submit an AFH, the PHA will not have to complete section D., nevertheless, the PHA will address its obligation to affirmatively further fair housing in part by fulfilling the requirements at 24 CFR 903.7(o)(3) enacted prior to August 17, 2015, which means that it examines its own programs or proposed programs; identifies any impediments to fair housing choice within those programs; addresses those impediments in a reasonable fashion in view of the resources available; works with local jurisdictions to implement any of the jurisdiction’s initiatives to affirmatively further fair housing that require the PHA’s involvement; and maintain records reflecting these analyses and actions. Furthermore, under Section 5A(d)(15) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended, a PHA must submit a civil rights certification with its Annual PHA Plan, which is described at 24 CFR 903.7(o)(1) except for qualified PHAs who submit the Form HUD-50077-CR as a standalone document.
This information collection is authorized by Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act, which added a new section 5A to the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended, which introduced the Annual PHA Plan. The Annual PHA Plan provides a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the PHA’s operations, programs, and services, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and member s of the public for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families.
Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 6.02 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. HUD may not collect this information, and respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
Privacy Act Notice. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to solicit the information requested in this form by virtue of Title 12, U.S. Code, Section 1701 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder at Title 12, Code of Federal Reg ulations. Responses to the collection of information are required to obtain a benefit or to retain a benefit. The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality ATTACHMENT 2-7
Civil Rights Certification
(Qualified PHAs)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Public and Indian Housing
OMB Approval No. 2577-0226
Expires 3/31/2024
Civil Rights Certification
Annual Certification and Board Resolution
Acting on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) listed below, as its Chairperson or other authorized PHA official if there is no Board of Commissioners, I approve the submission of the 5-Year PHA Plan , hereinafter referred to as” the Plan”, of which this document is a part, and make the following certification and agreements with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the fiscal year beginning __July 1, 2022________________ in which the PHA receives assistance under 42 U.S.C. 1437f and/or 1437g in connection with the mission, goals, and objectives of the public housing agency and implementation thereof:
The PHA certifies that it will carry out the public housing program of the agency in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-2000d—4), the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-19), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), and other applicable civil rights requirements and that it will affirmatively further fair housing in the administration of the program. In addition, if it administers a Housing Choice Voucher Program, the PHA certifies that it will administer the program in conformity with the Fair Housing Act, title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable civil rights requirements, and that it will affirmatively further fair housing in the administration of the program. The PHA will affirmatively further fair housing, which means that it will take meaningful actions to further the goals identified in the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) conducted in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR § 5.150 through 5.180, that it will take no action that is materially inconsistent with its obligation to affirmatively further fair housing, and that it will address fair housing issues and contributing factors in its programs, in accordance with 24 CFR § 903.7(o)(3). The PHA will fulfill the requirements at 24 CFR § 903.7(o) and 24 CFR § 903.15(d). Until such time as the PHA is required to submit an AFH, the PHA will fulfill the requirements at 24 CFR § 903.7(o) promulgated prior to August 17, 2015, which means that it examines its programs or proposed programs; identifies any impediments to fair housing choice within those programs; addresses those impediments in a reasonable fashion in view of the resources available; works with local jurisdictions to implement any of the jurisdiction’s initiatives to affirmatively further fair housing that require the PHA’s involvement; and maintains records reflecting these analyses and actions.
___BURBANK HOUSING AUTHORITY ___________ __CA105
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PHA Name PHA Number/HA Code
I hereby certify that all the statement above, as well as any information provided in the accompaniment herewith, is true and accurate. Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, 3802) Name of Executive Director: JUSTIN HESS Name of Board Chairperson: JESS TALAMANTES
Signature Date Signature Date
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to collect the information requested in this form by virtue of Title 12, U.S. Code, Section 1701 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder at Title 12, Code of Federal Regulations. Responses to the collection of information are required to obtain a benefit or to retain a benefit.
The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality. The information is collected to ensure that PHAs carry out applicable civil rig hts requirements.
Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 0.16 hours per response, including the time f or reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering, and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. HUD may not collect this information, and respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
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Certification by State or Local U. S Department of Housing and Urban Development Official of PHA Plans Consistency Office of Public and Indian Housing with the Consolidated Plan or OMB No. 2577-0226 State Consolidated Plan Expires 3/31/2024
(All PHAs)
Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans
Consistency with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan I, __________Justin Hess____________________, the ____Executive Director___________ Official’s Name Official’s Title
certify that the 5- Year PHA Plan for fiscal years 2020- 2025___and/or Annual PHA Plan for fiscal year _2022_ of the __Burbank Housing Authority__ is consistent with the PHA Name
Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan including the Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice or Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) as applicable to the
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City of Burbank__________________________
Local Jurisdiction Name
pursuant to 24 CFR Part 91 and 24 CFR §§
903.7(o)(3) and 903.15.
Provide a description of how the PHA Plan’s contents are consistent with the Consolidated Plan or State Consolidated Plan.
The City’s five year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) strategy includes priorities to meet the needs of the community and the City’s rational for investment of federal funds. In order to address the needs, the City identified eight priorities having the greatest need in the community. The eight priority areas include: 1.
Sustain and strengthen Neighborhoods, 2. Preserve Existing Affordable Housing, 3. Homelessness, 4. Public Facilities, 5. Infrastructure, 6. Public Services, 7. Economic Development, and 8. Program Administration.
The Burbank Housing Authority Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 directly address priority numbers 2 in providing affordable housing options to qualified households within the City. Furthermore, the Annual Plan is consistent with the current Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice report by ensuring the Section 8 applicants and participants have fair and equal housing opportunities throughout the City’s jurisdiction.
I hereby certify that all the information stated herein, as well as any information provided in the accompaniment herewith, is true and accurate. Warning:
HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, 3802)
Name of Authorized Official: Title:
Justin Hess Executive Director
Signature: Date:
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The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to solicit the information requested in this form by virtue of Titl e 12, U.S.
Code, Section 1701 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder at Title 12, Code of Federal Regulations. Responses to the collection of information are required to obtain a benefit or to retain a benefit. The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality. This information is collected to ensure consistency with the consolidated plan or state consolida ted plan.
Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 0.16 hours per year per response, including t he time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. HUD may not collect this information, and respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
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Certifications of Compliance with
PHA Plan and Related Regulations
(Standard, Troubled, HCV-Only, and
High Performer PHAs)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Public and Indian Housing
OMB No. 2577-0226
Expires 3/31/2024
PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and Related Laws and Regulations including PHA Plan Elements that Have Changed
Acting on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) listed below, as its Chair person or other authorized PHA official if there is no Board of Commissioners, I approve the submission of the___ 5-Year and/or _X_ Annual PHA Plan, hereinafter referred to as” the Plan”, of which this document is a part, and make the following certification and agreements with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the PHA fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, in connection with the submission of the Plan and implementation thereof:
1. The Plan is consistent with the applicable comprehensive housing affordability strategy (or any plan incorporating such strategy) for the jurisdiction in which the PHA is located (24 CFR § 91.2).
2. The Plan contains a certification by the appropriate State or local officials that the Plan is consistent with the applicable Consolidated Plan, which includes a certification that requires the preparation of an Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice, or Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) when applicable, for the PHA's jurisdiction and a description of the manner in which the PHA Plan is consistent with the applicable Consolidated Plan (24 CFR §§ 91.2, 91.225, 91.325, and
91.425).
3. The PHA has established a Resident Advisory Board or Boards, the membership of which represents the residents assisted by the PHA, consulted with this Resident Advisory Board or Boards in developing the Plan, including any changes or revisions to the policies and programs identified in the Plan before they were implemented, and considered the recommendations of the RAB (24 CFR 903.13). The PHA has included in the Plan submission a copy of the recommendations made by the R esident Advisory Board or Boards and a description of the manner in which the Plan addresses these recommendations.
4. The PHA provides assurance as part of this certification that:
(i) The Resident Advisory Board had an opportunity to review and comment on the changes to the policies and programs before implementation by the PHA;
(ii) The changes were duly approved by the PHA Board of Directors (or similar governing body); and (iii) The revised policies and programs are available for review and inspection, at the principal office of the PHA during normal business hours.
5. The PHA made the proposed Plan and all information relevant to the public hearing available for public inspection at least 45 days before the hearing, published a notice that a hearing would be held and conducted a hearing to discuss the Plan and invited public comment.
6. The PHA certifies that it will carry out the public housing program of the agency in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-2000d—4), the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-19), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), and other applicable civil rights requirements and that it will affirmatively further fair housing in the administration of the program. In addition, if it administers a Housing Choice Voucher Program, the PHA certifies that it will administer the program in conformity with the Fair Housing Act, title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable civil rights requirements, and that it will affirmatively further fair housing in the administration of the program.
7. The PHA will affirmatively further fair housing, which means that it will take meaningful actions to further the goals identified in the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) conducted in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR § 5.150 through 5.180, that it will take no action that is materially inconsistent with its obligation to affirmatively further fair housing, and that it will address fair housing issues and contributing factors in its programs, in accordance with 24 CFR § 903.7(o)(3).
The PHA will fulfill the requirements at 24 CFR § 903.7(o) and 24 CFR § 903.15(d). Until such time as the PHA is required to submit an AFH, the PHA will fulfill the requirements at 24 CFR § 903.7(o) promulgated prior to August 17, 2015, which means that it examines its programs or proposed programs; identifies any impediments to fair housing choice within those programs; addresses those impediments in a reasonable fashion in view of the resources available; works with local jurisdictions to implement any of the jurisdiction’s initiatives to affirmatively further fair housing that re quire the PHA’s involvement; and maintains records reflecting these analyses and actions.
8. For PHA Plans that include a policy for site-based waiting lists:
• The PHA regularly submits required data to HUD's 50058 PIC/IMS Module in an accurate, complete and timely manner (as specified in PIH Notice 2011-65);
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• The system of site-based waiting lists provides for full disclosure to each applicant in the selection of the development in which to reside, including basic information about available sites; and an estimate of the period of time the applicant would likely have to wait to be admitted to units of different sizes and types at each site; • Adoption of a site-based waiting list would not violate any court order or settlement agreement or be inconsistent with a pending complaint brought by HUD;
• The PHA shall take reasonable measures to assure that such a waiting list is consistent with affirmatively furthering fair housing; and
• The PHA provides for review of its site-based waiting list policy to determine if it is consistent with civil rights laws and certifications, as specified in 24 CFR 903.7(o)(1).
9. The PHA will comply with the prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age pursuant to the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.
10. In accordance with 24 CFR § 5.105(a)(2), HUD’s Equal Access Rule, the PHA will not make a determination of eligibility for housing based on sexual orientation, gender identify, or marital status and will make no inquiries concerning the gender identification or sexual orientation of an applicant for or occupant of HUD-assisted housing.
11. The PHA will comply with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and 24 CFR Part 41, Policies and Procedures for the Enforcement of Standards and Requirements for Accessibility by the Physically Handicapped.
12. The PHA will comply with the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Employment Opportunities for Low-or Very-Low Income Persons, and with its implementing regulation at 24 CFR Part 135.
13. The PHA will comply with acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24 as applicable.
14. The PHA will take appropriate affirmative action to award contracts to minority and women's business enterprises under 24 CFR 5.105(a).
15. The PHA will provide the responsible entity or HUD any documentation that the responsible entity or HUD needs to carry out its review under the National Environmental Policy Act and other related authorities in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58 or Part 50, respectively.
16. With respect to public housing the PHA will comply with Davis-Bacon or HUD determined wage rate requirements under Section 12 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act.
17. The PHA will keep records in accordance with 2 CFR 200.333 and facilitate an effective audit to determine compliance with program requirements.
18. The PHA will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, and 24 CFR Part 35.
19. The PHA will comply with the policies, guidelines, and requirements of 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Assistance, includi ng but not limited to submitting the assurances required under 24 CFR §§ 1.5, 3.115, 8.50, and 107.25 by submitting an SF-424, including the required assurances in SF-424B or D, as applicable.
20. The PHA will undertake only activities and programs covered by the Plan in a manner consistent with its Plan and will utilize covered grant funds only for activities that are approvable under the regulations and included in its Plan.
21. All attachments to the Plan have been and will continue to be available at all times and all locations that the PHA Plan is available for public inspection. All required supporting documents have been made available for public inspection along with the Plan and additional requirements at the primary business office of the PHA and at all other times and locations identified by the PHA in its PHA Plan and will continue to be made available at least at the primary business office of the PHA.
22. The PHA certifies that it is in compliance with applicable Federal statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Declaration of Trust(s).
BURBANK HOUSING AUTHORITY_________ ___________CA105___________________________
PHA Name PHA Number/HA Code
___X__ Annual PHA Plan for Fiscal Year 2022____
_____ 5-Year PHA Plan for Fiscal Years 20____ - 20____
I hereby certify that all the information stated herein, as well as any information provided in the accompaniment herewith, is true and accurate. Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, 3802).
Name of Executive Director Justin Hess Name Board Chairman Jess Talamantes Signature Date Signature Date
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The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to solicit the information requested in this form by virtue of Title 12, U.S. Code, Section 1701 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder at Title 12, Code of Federal Regulations. Res ponses to the collection of information are required to obtain a benefit or to retain a benefit. The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality. This information is collected to ensur e compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and relate d laws and regulations including PHA plan elements that have changed.
Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 0.16 hours per year per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. HUD may not c ollect this information, and respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control N umber.
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RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD (RAB)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
February 22, 2022
COMMENT: A Board Member stated that she had no questions or comments at this time.
COMMENT: A Board Member stated that she is in support of the proposed updates to the 2022-2023 Section 8 Program Administrative Plan.
COMMENT: A Section 8 participant, member of the public voiced concerns pertaining to her personal case.
COMMENT: Staff advised her that this could be addressed after the meeting directly with her caseworker.
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