CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
May 18, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council sitting as the Governing Board for the Pomona Housing Authority From: Anita D. Scott, Executive Director
Submitted By: Beverly Johnson, Neighborhood Services Director SUBJECT: ADopt a Resolution Authorizing the City of Pomona Housing Authority to Increase Revenue Estimates and Appropriations for HUD housing choice programs RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council, sitting as the Governing Board for the City of Pomona Housing Authority, take the following actions:
Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-53 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE POMONA HOUSING AUTHORITY (PHA) AMENDING THE FY 2025-26 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES BY $1,882,540 AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $844,805 FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FUNDS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Pomona Housing Authority (PHA) requires updated revenue estimates and appropriations for its funding sources—Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Mainstream Five Voucher (MS), and Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) programs—as it continues to assist more families in need. These updates are essential for fully executing the programs by the end of the fiscal year.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-53 (Attachment No. 1) will amend the FY 2025-26 Operating Budget by increasing revenue estimates and appropriations as shown on the table below:
FUNDING SOURCE
PROJECT
REVENUE ACCOUNT
REVENUE ESTIMATES
(-)
EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
APPROPRIATE
(+)
Housing Choice Voucher
GR00016 – Moving to Work
FD205-CC1791
Grant HUD
GR00016
-$945,200
FD205-CC1791-Housing Assistance Payments Administration GR00016 +$3,100
FD205-CC1791
Hsg. Assist. Pmts. – Port Ins
GR00016
-$712,200
FD205-CC1791-Housing Assistance Payments Port Ins
GR00016
+$476,650
FD205-CC1791
Sec8 Hsg. Admin. Fees Pmts. – Port Ins GR00016
-$46,100
FD205-CC1791-
Housing Assistance Payments Port Out
GR00016
+$269,100
FD205-CC1791
Fraud Recovery
GR00016
-$7,800
FD205-CC1791- Family Self Sufficiency Payments
GR00016
+$71,800
FD205-CC1791
Fraud Recovery Admin
GR00016
-$7,800
Mainstream Vouchers (MS)
GR00015 – Mainstream
FD205-CC1802
Grant – HUD
GR00015
-$135,940
FD205-CC1802- Family Self
Sufficiency Pmts
GR00015
+$7,700
FD205-CC1802
Hsg Assist. Pmts - Port Ins
GR00015
-$17,000
FD205-1802
Sec 8 Hsg Admin Fees-Port Ins
GR00015
-$1,100
Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV)
GR00014 –
Emergency Housing Voucher
FD205-1806
Sec 8 Hsg Admin Fees-Port Ins
GR00014
-$9,400
FD205-1806-
Total Buybacks
GR00014
+$2,255
FD205-1806
Family Self Sufficiency Pmts
GR00014
+$14,200
DISCUSSION:
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides rental assistance to eligible families in accordance with regulations established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As the federal government’s primary program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, the HCV Program enables participants to secure decent, safe, and sanitary housing within the private market. The program also affords families the flexibility to select housing that meets established program requirements. To ensure alignment with anticipated HUD funding levels, the HCV budget must be adjusted to reflect corresponding appropriations across applicable line items through June 30, 2026.
The Mainstream (MS) Program provides funding to housing agencies to support non-elderly individuals with disabilities who are transitioning from institutional settings, at risk of institutionalization, or experiencing homelessness. Administered in accordance with Housing Choice Voucher Program requirements (24 CFR Section 982), the MS Program delivers essential rental assistance and supportive services aimed at reducing and ultimately ending homelessness among this population. To maintain consistency with projected HUD revenue, the MS budget must likewise be adjusted to reflect appropriate allocations across relevant line items through June 30, 2026.
Eligibility for the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program is limited to individuals and families who are (1) experiencing homelessness, (2) at risk of homelessness, (3) fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, or (4) recently homeless, where rental assistance will prevent a return to homelessness or housing instability.
The City of Pomona has experienced an unanticipated increase in EHV port-in activity as participants relocate into the jurisdiction and transfer their vouchers. To effectively accommodate this growth, it is necessary to increase both revenue projections and corresponding appropriations for EHV port-in participants to ensure sufficient budget capacity through June 30, 2026.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES & GOALS:
This item supports City Council Goal K – to reduce the unsheltered homeless population by 10% annually and take actions to mitigate the impacts of homelessness on the community.
Prepared by:
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Jacqueline Contreras, Housing Analyst
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2026-53
Amend the FY 2025-26 Operational Budget of the PHA
Amend the FY 2025-26 Operational Budget of the PHA