SECTION 8 PROGRAM
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Plan
and Proposed Administrative
Plan Updates
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
City Council
April 5, 2022
GOALS OF PRESENTATION
• Update on the activities of the Burbank Housing Authority (BHA) • Present documents as required by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• Required for the continued receipt of federal funds related to voucher programs
• Update on estimated funding and next steps
MISSION OF THE PROGRAM
The mission of the BHA is working
together for a safe, beautiful and
thriving community.
• Expand the supply of housing
• Maintain the quality of assisted housing
• Promote Self-Sufficiency of families and
individuals
• Increase awareness of housing choices
Affordable Housing Strategy and
Puzzle.
• Provide Housing Assistance and Referrals
• Utilize Existing Housing
EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHERS
In May 2021, the BHA was allocated and accepted 67 EHV
vouchers made available through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) • Homeless households
• Households at-risk of homelessness
• Those fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking
• Recently homeless households
SECTION 8 PROGRAM
DOCUMENTS
1) ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023
Progress Report for the second year of the 2020-2025 Five- Year Plan
2) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN
Policies and procedures for the implementation of the Section 8 Program
ANNUAL PLAN
• Progress report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Provided Rent Subsidies to 855 eligible households. This figure includes the utilization of 14 of the 15 Veterans Affairs Housing Vouchers (VASH)
• As of April 2022, ten (10) EHV voucher holders have
leased a unit and an additional 26 vouchers have been
issued
• Continued to educate landlords & program participants
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN
PROPOSED UPDATES
• Policies and Procedures for Income, Assets and
Allowances
• Policies and Procedures for Emergency Housing
Vouchers (EHV)
• Processes and Procedures: added the definition of
“PEER-TO-PEER” to the glossary
RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD
FUNDING AND NEXT STEPS
• Estimated $10.1 million for FY 2022-2023
• 855 current voucher holders
• Continue to monitor funding availability to assist additional households
• Utilize available reserve funds
• Submit the Annual Plan to HUD by April 15, 2022