| A. | PHA Information. |
| A.1 | PHA Name: Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority PHA Code:VA040 PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning: 07/01/2020 PHA Plan Submission Type: 5-Year Plan Submission Revised 5-Year Plan Submission Availability 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 on 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 each Asset Management Project (AMP) and main office or central office of the PHA. PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on their official websites. PHAs are also encouraged to provide each resident council a copy of their PHA Plans. PHA Consortia: (Check box if submitting a Joint PHA 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 PH HCV Lead PHA: |
| B. | 5-Year Plan. Required for all PHAs completing this form. |
| B.1 | Mission. State the PHA’s mission for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families in the PHA’s jurisdiction for the next five years. The mission of the Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority is the same as that of the Department of Housing and Urban Development: To promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination. |
| B.2 | Goals and Objectives. Identify the PHA’s quantifiable goals and objectives that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families for the next five years. The Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority has identified the following goals and objectives to enable the PHA to serve the needs of low-income, very low-income and extremely low-income families on the Eastern Shore over the next five years. PHA Goal: Expand the supply of assisted housing. Objectives: Apply for additional rental vouchers when availableLeverage private or other public funds to create additional housing opportunitiesAcquire or build new units PHA Goal: Improve the quality of assisted housing Objectives: Achieve High Performing PHA designation (SEMAP score)Increase customer satisfaction of landlords and voucher recipientsMaintain the high level of integrity in the HQS inspection processConcentrate on developing a robust fraud investigation and recoupment program. Achieve and maintain the highest lease rate possible within the Budget Authority. PHA Goal: Increase assisted housing choices Objectives: Provide voucher mobility counselingConduct outreach efforts to potential voucher landlordsDevelop plan for voucher homeownership programDevelop lease purchase options to create homeownership opportunities in PHA owned housing PHA Goal: Provide an improved living environment Objectives: Cooperate with private/public partners to provide housing for special resident groups (elderly, persons with disabilities) Participate in local Continuum of Care Plan Develop family friendly assisted housing developmentsUse energy saving measures such as Earthcraft standards in designing PHA units or improvementsAt the direction of the Accomack County Board of Supervisors, expand PHA mission to include developing affordable workforce housing. PHA Goal: Promote self-sufficiency and asset development of assisted families Objectives: Provide or attract supportive services to improve assistance recipient’s employability Develop policy to implement and manage HCV Home-Ownership Voucher programProvide or attract supportive services to increase independence for the elderly or families with disabilities Implement Family Self-Sufficiency program Partner with the Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission to provide families and individuals with the tools for self-sufficiency through its housing counseling program. Partner with the Eastern Shore Housing Alliance to provide families and individuals to work towards homeownership through its homeownership education and counseling program Establish a local preference for DOJ Olmstead Settlement Target Populations PHA Goal: To protect the rights of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking to secure and maintain housing. Objectives: To let applicants and participants of the Housing Authority know of their rights under the VAWA To implement VAWA as victims come forward to claim their rights; To educate participating landlords to assist them to protect the rights and victims to avoid evictions where the victim can certify they qualify for protection To link victims with resources in the community that can assist them with servicesTo work with the Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Eastern Shore of Virginia Housing Alliance to develop housing options for victims of domestic violence. |
| B.3 | Progress Report. Include a report on the progress the PHA has made in meeting the goals and objectives described in the previous 5-Year Plan. PHA Goal: Expand the supply of assisted housing. Acquire or build new units – The PHA has supported the Eastern Shore of Virginia Housing Alliance in the development and building of 24 affordable units at Bailey Road Apartments. PHA Goal: Improve the quality of assisted housing Has maintained the high level of integrity in the HQS inspection processComplied with the inspection process in line with HUD’s directives for implementing biennial inspections for PBV properties and those with property management agents. Broadened program to include units meeting HQS standards on initial Annual Inspection. Continues to develop a robust fraud investigation and recoupment program. Achieve and maintain the highest lease rate possible within the Budget Authority PHA Goal: Increase assisted housing choices Provide voucher mobility counseling as part of the briefing process PHA Goal: Provide an improved living environment Participate in local Continuum of Care Plan – ongoing PHA Goal: Promote self-sufficiency and asset development of assisted families Partner with the Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission to provide families and individuals with the tools for self-sufficiency through its housing counseling program. – ongoing Partner with the Eastern Shore Housing Alliance to provide families and individuals to work towards homeownership through its homeownership education and counseling program – ongoing |
| B.4 | Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Goals. Provide a statement of the PHA’s goals, activities objectives, policies, or programs that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of child and adult victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. PHA Goal: To protect the rights of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking to secure and maintain housing. To let applicants and participants of the Housing Authority know of their rights under the VAWA To implement VAWA as victims come forward to claim their rights; To educate participating landlords to assist them to protect the rights and victims to avoid evictions where the victim can certify they qualify for protection To link victims with resources in the community that can assist them with servicesTo work with the Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Eastern Shore of Virginia Housing Alliance to develop housing options for victims of domestic violence. To adopt an emergency transfer plan and provide participants with information regarding the plan and process. |
| B.5 | Significant Amendment or Modification. Provide a statement on the criteria used for determining a significant amendment or modification to the 5-Year Plan. DEFINITION OF “SUBSTANTIAL DEVIATION” AND “SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION” The Public Housing Agency Plan Final Rule (effective 11/22/99) requires that each PHA must define the terms “substantial deviation” and “significant amendment or modification.” In addition, these definitions must be developed in conjunction with the Resident Advisory Board and must be included in the submission of the PHA Annual Plan. The Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority has, in conjunction with the Resident Advisory Board, developed the following definitions, as required by 24 CFR 903.7(r). “Substantial deviation” from the Agency’s Five-Year Plan will include: A-NRHA considers a “substantial deviation” or “significant amendment or modification” as a discretionary change in the plan or policy of the housing authority that fundamentally alters the mission, goals, objectives or plans of the agency and which will require the formal approval of the Board of Commissioners. Specifically, the following will be considered to constitute a substantial deviation or significant amendment or modification: ·A material change in the policies regarding the manner in which tenant rent is calculated ·A material change in the admissions policies with respect to the selection of applicants from or organization of the waiting list. An exception to this definition will be made only to the extent that the modification is the result of changes in HUD regulatory requirement; such changes will not be considered a substantial deviation or significant amendment or modification to either the five-year or annual plans. |
| B.6 | Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Comments. (a) Did the RAB(s) provide comments to the 5-Year PHA Plan? NO Y N The RAB reviewed the proposed 5-yr plan and voted to support with no additional comment. (b) If yes, comments must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the 5-Year PHA Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of the RAB recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations. |
| B.7 | 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. |
Instructions for Preparation of Form HUD-50075-5Y
5-Year PHA Plan for All PHAs
A. PHA Information 24 CFR §903.23(4)(e)
A.1 Include the full PHA Name, PHA Code, , PHA Fiscal Year Beginning (MM/YYYY), PHA Plan Submission Type, and the Availability of Information, specific location(s) of all information relevant to the hearing and proposed PHA Plan.
PHA Consortia: Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete the table.
B. 5-Year Plan.
B.1 Mission. State the PHA’s mission for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families in the PHA’s jurisdiction for the next five years. (24 CFR §903.6(a)(1))
B.2 Goals and Objectives. Identify the PHA’s quantifiable goals and objectives that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families for the next five years. (24 CFR §903.6(b)(1)) For Qualified PHAs only, if at any time a PHA proposes to take units offline for modernization, then that action requires a significant amendment to the PHA’s 5-Year Plan.
B.3 Progress Report. Include a report on the progress the PHA has made in meeting the goals and objectives described in the previous 5-Year Plan. (24 CFR §903.6(b)(2))
B.4 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Goals. Provide a statement of the PHA’s goals, activities objectives, policies, or programs that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of child and adult victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. (24 CFR §903.6(a)(3))
B.5 Significant Amendment or Modification. Provide a statement on the criteria used for determining a significant amendment or
modification to the 5-Year Plan.
B.6 Resident Advisory Board (RAB) comments.
- Did the public or RAB provide comments?
- If yes, submit 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 §903.17(a), 24 CFR §903.19)
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 5-Year PHA Plan. The 5-Year PHA Plan provides the PHA’s mission, goals and objectives for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families and the progress made in meeting the goals and objectives described in the previous 5-Year Plan.
Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average .76 hours 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.
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