City Housing Report
Special Vernon Housing Commission Meeting - April 28, 2026 Dan Wall - Director of Public Works
April 28, 2026
Item 1
Staff Presentation
Overview
Public Works has been
effectively managing
City-owned housing and
strives to provide
outstanding service to its
tenants
1. Rent Register
2. Occupancy
3. Operations
4. Closing
Rent Register
• Rents current through March 2026
• Staff adheres to established VHC
procedures for rent collection, to
address non-payment or late rent,
and to implement automatic rent
adjustments
• Per the Rental Rate Procedures, a 3%
rent increase became effective
January 1, 2026 (CPI 3.2%)
• The City continues to monitor market
rental rates to ensure compliance
while maintaining the affordability of
the existing housing stock
Occupancy
Block Properties Occupied Occupancy
Furlong 10 9 90%
50th 8 7 90%
Fruitland 6 6 100%
Vernon 2 2 100%
• The City has maintained
high occupancy levels
across its residential
units
• The vacancies that
occurred during this
period will be managed
in accordance with the
established lottery
procedures
Operations
• Inspections for all City-owned housing units were
completed during the last quarter
• Annual inspections confirm that all City-owned
units meet safety and habitability standards
• 80% of all repair work identified has been
completed, and the rest is ongoing
• Recent vacancy on Furlong and at the
Apartments has been cleaned and renovated
In Closing
Public Works:
1. Follows established VHC Policies and Procedures in management practices including filling vacancies via lottery
2. Actively inspects and maintains City-owned residential properties in accordance with best practices for landlords
3. Manages housing costs in a fiscally responsible manner within the budget approved by the City Council
4. Stays abreast of current issues impacting City-owned properties and tenants (environmental, rental assistance, etc.)
5. Engages tenants through proactive and legally
compliant communications to inform of actions and invite feedback
6. Plans for the future of housing in Vernon