COMMUNITYMEETINGS
Located at:
Richmond Public Library
Madeline F. Whittesey Room
325 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
MORE INFORMATION
(510) 621-1300
[email protected]
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025
12:30PM-2:00PM
5:00PM-6:30PM
NYSTROM VILLAGE
Or By Zoom
12:30PM Meeting
Zoom Webinar ID: 893 7489 1749
Password: 597914
5:00PM Meeting
Zoom Webinar ID:842 8603 0609
Password: 527783
Richmond Housing Authority
(RHA) is converting units to
project-based Section 8 through
a Resident Assistance
Application. Come learn more
and share your feedback!
OR
COMUNIDADREUNION
Ubicado en:
Sala Madeline F. Whittesey de la
Biblioteca Pública de Richmond
325 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
MÁS INFORMACIÓN
(510) 621-1300
[email protected]
MARTES 27 DE MAYO DE 2025
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
NYSTROM VILLAGE
O únete por zoom
12:30PM
ID de reunión: 893 7489 1749
contraseña: 597914
5:00 PM
ID de reunión: 842 8603 0609
contraseña: 527783
La Autoridad de Vivienda de
Richmond (RHA) está convirtiendo
unidades a la Sección 8 basada en
proyectos mediante una Solicitud de
Asistencia para Residentes. ¡Ven a
conocer más y comparte tu opinión!
O
COMMUNITYMEETINGS
Located at:
Richmond Public Library
Madeline F. Whittesey Room
325 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
MORE INFORMATION
(510) 621-1300
[email protected]
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025
12:00PM-1:30PM
NYSTROM VILLAGE
Or By Zoom
Zoom Webinar ID: 842 9473 5323
Password: 937221
Richmond Housing Authority
(RHA) is converting units to
project-based Section 8 through
a Resident Assistance
Application. Come learn more
and share your feedback!
COMUNIDADREUNION
Ubicado en:
Sala Madeline F. Whittesey de la
Biblioteca Pública de Richmond
325 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
MÁS INFORMACIÓN
(510) 621-1300
[email protected]
VIERNES 6 DE JUNO DE 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
NYSTROM VILLAGE
O únete por zoom
ID de reunión: 842 9473 5323
contraseña: 937221
La Autoridad de Vivienda de
Richmond (RHA) está convirtiendo
unidades a la Sección 8 basada en
proyectos mediante una Solicitud de
Asistencia para Residentes. ¡Ven a
conocer más y comparte tu opinión!
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD)
Community Meeting
May 27, 2025
1 Agenda
1. Introductions
2. RAD Program Overview
3. Resident Engagement & Notices
a. Resident Meetings
b. Resident Information Notice
(RIN)
c. General Information Notice
(GIN)
4. Next Steps
5. Questions
2 What is RAD?
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) was
established in 2011 to maintain and enhance
affordable housing supported by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Across the
country, public housing authorities use RAD to
improve public housing by converting properties to
long-term Project-Based Section 8 contracts.
Here are the possible changes to properties:
• Minor renovations can occur with little disruption,
allowing residents to remain in their units.
• Major renovations might require temporary
relocation for some residents.
• If a property is torn down, residents will move to
another affordable housing option.
3 Why is a RAD Conversion Happening?
The federal government does not allocate enough funding for the necessary improvements that residents of public housing deserve. Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) across the country are confronting over $40 billion in needed repairs.
The RHA has faced some difficulties and is labeled as a “troubled” Housing Authority. Since February 5, 2013, we have been working with HUD (the Department of Housing and Urban Development) to get back on track and ensure a stable future. A major part of this effort involves making improvements to our Public Housing properties.
The RAD program helps housing authorities gain additional funding for maintaining and updating public housing. HUD encourages local authorities to use RAD to ensure a stable funding stream for ongoing improvements.
Goals of the RAD Conversion
• Make sure that families living in Public Housing can afford their homes for a long time and feel secure in their living situation.
• Take care of the upkeep and maintenance needs of the buildings now and in the future.
• Ensure that current residents gain benefits from any changes and that their rights are protected and strengthened.
• Your housing will continue to be affordable for low-income families. Every 20 years, the government and the property owner will review and renew their agreements.
RAD Core Principles
#1 - RAD is designed to secure the long-term
affordability of converting properties.
# 2 - Properties converted under RAD must be
owned or controlled by a public or non-profit
owner.
#3 - Ensure current residents benefit from the
conversion
#4 - Retain and Strengthen Resident Rights
6 Residents
Right to
Remain and
Right of
Return
7 No Resident may be
permanently, involuntarily
displaced.
Resident will remain in place
and cannot be rescreened
when admitted into the
Section 8 Program.
Residents’ Rights:
No Rescreening at the time of conversion
8 A Conversion under RAD cannot be the basis for an eviction or loss of rental assistance.
Residents may not be rescreened as a result of the RAD
conversion. This includes screening for income, criminal background, and credit.
Following conversion, residents will be protected by
standard Section 8 requirements related to tenancy.
Residents’ Rights:
After-Conversion Resident Rents
• Resident rents remain affordable after conversion.
• Under the Section 8 programs, residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross income in rent. This is mostly true for public housing residents except those paying a “flat rent.”
• If tenant rent would increase by more than the greater of 10% or $25 per month, the rent increase will be phased in over 3 or 5 years.
9 Resident Engagement & Notices
Requirement?
10 Resident Meetings
Resident Information Notice (RIN)
General Information Notice (GIN)
Resident Engagement & Notices
11 Resident Information Notice (RIN)
&
General Information Notice (GIN)
• Notices contact language required by
United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD).
• RIN is a notice required by the RAD
program. It further explains the residents’
rights discussed previously.
• GIN is required by the Uniform Relocation
Act (URA). This provision mostly relates to
permanent relocation (more than 12
months).
Resident Meetings
• The public housing authority (PHA) must
hold multiple meetings with residents
before conversion, including at least two
before applying to HUD.
• Before submitting a Financing Plan, the
PHA must meet with residents two more
times.
• These meetings aim to share information
about the proposal, gather resident
feedback, and answer questions.
Next Steps:
Conversion Timeline
12 We are
Here
Next Steps: More Information
RAD Resident Fact Sheets
https://www.hud.gov/RAD/residents/ResidentFactSheets
13 Thank You & Questions
For more information visit: www.hud.gov/rad
Richmond Housing Authority
450 Civic Center Plaza, 2 nd Floor
Richmond CA 94802
Phone: 510 -621-1300, Email: [email protected] ,
Website: www.rhaca.org
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What is RAD?
RAD stands for Rental Assistance Demonstration. RAD is a tool developed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address living conditions in public housing properties. RAD allows public housing authorities to “convert” public housing subsidy into a Section 8 subsidy that is tied to the property. These fact sheets are intended for residents of public housing properties that may be participating in RAD.
Why was RAD Created?
Public housing properties across the country need billions of dollars to pay for the repair of broken systems or replacement of outdated appliances. Public housing authorities (PHAs) do not have enough money to keep their public housing properties in good condition and make the necessary repairs. As a result, many public housing residents nationwide have seen conditions at their property worsen.
RAD was created to allow PHAs to access additional sources of funding to maintain, repair, and replace public housing properties. After a RAD conversion, the federal government continues to provide rental assistance through a Section 8 contract and ensures the property remains permanently affordable; residents continue to benefit from the same rights and protections that they had under the public housing program.
What is a RAD Conversion?
A RAD Conversion is the process of changing how the rent subsidy is delivered to a property from the Public Housing program to a Project-Based Section 8 program.
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD)
FACT SHEET #1
RAD Overview
Fact Sheet #1: RAD Overview
What are PHAs Required to do in a RAD Conversion?
The requirements that PHAs must follow in order for a public housing property to participate in RAD is described in the RAD Implementation Notice published by HUD (PIH 2019-23/H 2019-09). They include:
☑ The PHA is required to consult with residents throughout the conversion process and consult with the community and Resident Advisory Board (RAB) through the PHA Plan process.
☑ No resident may be displaced involuntarily. Every resident has a right to remain in the property or to return to the property if temporary relocation is necessary in order to complete repairs or construction.
☑ The PHA is required to show that it is repairing or replacing all broken or outdated items at the property. While an inspector will identify the items that need to be replaced or repaired, residents are encouraged to communicate known issues directly to the PHA. ☑ The public housing units must be replaced one-for-one, with limited exceptions.
This means that generally there must be the same amount of affordable housing after the RAD conversion. HUD allows units to be eliminated that have been vacant for 2 or more years, permits up to 5% reduction in total affordable housing units, and allows housing units to convert to community space for services. However, such reductions are rare. ☑ The PHA or a non-profit must continue to own or control the property following RAD conversion. In most cases the PHA continues to own the property directly. In some cases, the PHA will partner with other affordable housing providers. ☑ All properties enter a long-term (15 to 20 years) Section 8 contract that must be renewed each time that it expires. This ensures that the property will remain affordable permanently.
☑ Residents keep the same basic rights from public housing and gain a new right to request a “choice-mobility” voucher. After living in a RAD property for either 1 or 2 years, a family may request a voucher that they can use to rent a qualifying home of their choosing. With the voucher they will continue to pay 30% of their adjusted income towards rent.
These and many other topics are covered in the remaining fact sheets.
Will I Keep My Rental Assistance?
In a word…Y es. No resident can be displaced involuntarily or pay an unaffordable rent.
Residents of public housing developments participating in RAD are guaranteed the right to ongoing housing assistance. All residents will either remain in their property, or if temporary relocation is needed to make repairs, be offered the opportunity to return to the property after repairs have been completed. Residents may also choose to accept an alternative housing option, if offered. Residents under lease in the public housing program cannot be rescreened when the property comes under a Section 8 contract.
Will RAD Affect My Rent?
Most residents will not have rent increases because of RAD. Like in most public housing, Section 8 residents pay 30% of their income towards rent and utilities. As in public housing, your rent will increase if your income increases and decrease if your income decreases.
However, if you are currently paying a “flat rent” in public housing, your rent will transition to a new formula based on the lower of the Total Tenant Payment minus any utility allowance or other rents in the area. If this transition leads to a rent increase, your new rent may be phased in over 3 to 5 years. Under RAD, you will never pay more than 30% of your household’s adjusted income towards rent. (For more information, see Fact Sheet #6: Rent)
Will I Have to Move?
Most repairs made as part of RAD allow you to stay in your home during construction. However, some apartments and buildings need more extensive repairs that require residents to move out during construction.
In these cases, the PHA will pay for temporary relocation and you will be protected by RAD relocation rules.
Y ou will have the right to return to the property once construction is completed.
If construction at your property takes longer, the PHA may offer you other housing options, such as another public housing unit or a tenant-based voucher that you can use to rent a qualifying home you choose and continue paying 30% of your income towards rent. (For more information, see Fact Sheet #9: RAD and Relocation)
Fact Sheet #1: RAD Overview
Will RAD Affect My Rights Under My Lease?
RAD maintains the resident processes and rights under public housing, including:
• Requires lease renewal, except with good cause (For more information, see Fact Sheet #7: Y our Lease) • A right to organize and have access to tenant participation funds to support resident organizing and participation (For more information, see Fact Sheet #8: Resident Organizing and Funding) • Procedures for hearing grievances and minimum timelines for being notifed if your assistance is being terminated. (For more information, see Fact Sheet #10: Resident Grievance and Termination Rights) • Continued participation in FSS, ROSS, or Jobs Plus, while funding remains available. (For more information, see Fact Sheet #11: Family Self-Sufficiency & Resident Opportunities And Self-Sufficiency) RAD also gives residents a significant new right to request a tenant-based, “choice-mobility,” voucher. (For more information, see Fact Sheet #12: Choice Mobility) Who Will Own and Manage the Property?
Most but not all public housing is owned by a public housing authority (PHA) and most, but not all, RAD converted properties are also owned by a PHA. Sometimes, the owner of the property changes through RAD. However, in all cases RAD requires that a public entity, generally the PHA, or a non-profit retain ownership or control of the property. In some cases, particularly when the PHA is using the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program to fund repairs, the PHA may partner with other housing organizations to own the property together. As with some public housing properties today, the PHA may partner with another company, including a for-profit, to manage the property day-to-day.
How Can I Be Involved?
HUD encourages residents and their PHAs to work together during the RAD conversion process. PHAs are required to hold meetings with residents and send notices at various stages in the conversion process to educate residents about RAD and provide updates on plans. Once the RAD application has been accepted, HUD encourages PHAs to hold quarterly meetings with residents. During these meetings, you can learn about the conversion plans, ask questions, express concerns, and provide comments . The PHA must submit your comments and its responses to HUD. (For more information, see Fact Sheet #5: Resident Engagement and Consultation)
Fact Sheet #1: RAD Overview
How Will the PHA Ensure Everyone Can Participate
in the RAD Process
PHAs must provide adequate notice of meetings and work to reduce barriers to resident participation.
For example, by providing childcare or refreshments. Meetings should be convenient (place and time) for residents and accessible to residents with disabilities.
Meeting notifications and materials must be available in accessible formats. PHAs must use effective communication for people with disabilities including providing materials in appropriate alternative formats (Braille, large type, accessible email,etc.), and providing sign language interpreters and assistive listening devices at meetings as needed. Electronic (virtual) or in-home meetings should be offered when needed.
The PHA must provide meaningful access to its programs and activities for people who have a limited ability to read, speak, or understand English. Language assistance may include providing translated notices and oral interpretation of meetings.
Who Can I Talk to if I Have Questions?
Y ou should talk to a PHA representative if you have specific questions about the RAD conversion process and the specific plans for your property. Y ou may also direct any questions to HUD at [email protected] and Office of Recapitalization staff will respond confirming receipt and indicating next steps.
Fact Sheet #1: RAD Overview
Chicago, IL: A resident enjoys his newly renovated kitchen in the Fannie Emanuel Apartments.
The 181-unit senior apartment building was the first RAD conversion by the Chicago Housing Authority.