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\u00a0<\/strong> A. <\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/strong> PHA Information.<\/strong> \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/strong> A.1<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/strong> PHA Name<\/strong>:\u00a0 Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0PHA Code<\/strong>:VA040 \u00a0 \u00a0 PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning<\/strong>: 07\/01\/2020 PHA Plan Submission Type:\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a05-Year Plan Submission\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Revised 5-Year Plan Submission\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong> Availability of Information.\u00a0 <\/strong>In addition to the items listed in this form, PHAs must have the elements listed below readily available to the public.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on their official websites.\u00a0 PHAs are also encouraged to provide each resident council a copy of their PHA Plans.\u00a0 <\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0PHA Consortia:\u00a0 (Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete table below)\u00a0 Participating PHAs<\/strong> PHA Code<\/strong> Program(s) in the Consortia<\/strong> Program(s) not in the Consortia<\/strong> No. of Units in Each Program<\/strong> PH<\/strong> HCV<\/strong> Lead PHA:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/strong> B.<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/strong> 5-Year Plan.\u00a0 <\/strong>Required for all PHAs completing this form. \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/strong> B.1<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/strong> Mission.\u00a0 <\/strong>State the PHA\u2019s mission for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families in the PHA\u2019s jurisdiction for the next five years.\u00a0 The mission of the Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority is the same as that of the Department of Housing and <\/strong> Urban Development:\u00a0 To promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/strong> B.2<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/strong> Goals and Objectives.\u00a0 <\/strong>Identify the PHA\u2019s 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.\u00a0 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. \u00a0<\/strong> PHA Goal:\u00a0 Expand the supply of assisted housing. <\/strong> Objectives<\/strong>: Apply for additional rental vouchers when availableLeverage private or other public funds to create additional housing opportunitiesAcquire or build new units \u00a0 PHA Goal:\u00a0 Improve the quality of assisted housing<\/strong> Objectives<\/strong>: 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. \u00a0 PHA Goal:\u00a0 Increase assisted housing choices<\/strong> Objectives<\/strong>: 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 \u00a0 PHA Goal: Provide an improved living environment<\/strong> Objectives<\/strong>: Cooperate with private\/public partners to provide housing for special resident \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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<\/strong> Objectives:<\/strong> Provide or attract supportive services to improve assistance recipient\u2019s employability Develop policy to implement and manage HCV Home-Ownership Voucher programProvide or attract supportive services to increase independence for the elderly or \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0families with disabilities Implement Family Self-Sufficiency program Partner with the Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission to provide families \u00a0 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 \u00a0 PHA Goal: To protect the rights of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking to secure and maintain housing.<\/strong> Objectives:<\/strong> 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 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0to develop housing options for victims of domestic violence.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/strong> B.3<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/strong> Progress Report. <\/strong>\u00a0Include a report on the progress the PHA has made in meeting the goals and objectives described in the previous 5-Year Plan. \u00a0PHA Goal:\u00a0 Expand the supply of assisted housing. \u00a0<\/strong> 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:\u00a0 Improve the quality of assisted housing<\/strong> Has maintained the high level of integrity in the HQS inspection processComplied with the inspection process in line with HUD\u2019s directives for implementing biennial inspections for PBV \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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:\u00a0 Increase assisted housing choices<\/strong> Provide voucher mobility counseling as part of the briefing process PHA Goal: Provide an improved living environment<\/strong> Participate in local Continuum of Care Plan – ongoing PHA Goal: Promote self-sufficiency and asset development of assisted families<\/strong> Partner with the Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission to provide families \u00a0 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 \u2013 ongoing \u00a0 \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/strong> B.4<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/strong> Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Goals.<\/strong>\u00a0 Provide a statement of the PHA\u2019s 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.<\/strong> 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 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0to develop housing options for victims of domestic violence. To adopt an emergency transfer plan and provide participants with information regarding the plan and process. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/strong> B.5<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Significant Amendment or Modification<\/strong>. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide a statement on the criteria used for determining a significant amendment or modification to the 5-Year Plan. \u00a0 \u00a0DEFINITION OF “SUBSTANTIAL DEVIATION” AND “SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION”<\/strong> 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.” \u00a0In 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. \u00a0 The Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority<\/strong> has, in conjunction with the Resident Advisory Board, developed the following definitions, as required by 24 CFR 903.7(r). \u00a0 “Substantial deviation” from the Agency’s Five-Year Plan will include: \u00a0 A-NRHA considers a \u201csubstantial deviation\u201d or \u201csignificant amendment or modification\u201d 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. \u00a0 Specifically, the following will be considered to constitute a substantial deviation or significant amendment or modification: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00b7A material change in the policies regarding the manner in which tenant rent is calculated \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00b7A material change in the admissions policies with respect to the selection of applicants from or organization of the waiting list. \u00a0 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. \u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/strong> B.6<\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/strong> Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Comments. \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 (a)\u00a0 Did the RAB(s) provide comments to the 5-Year PHA Plan? NO<\/strong> \u00a0 Y\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 N\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The RAB reviewed the proposed 5-yr plan and voted to support with no additional comment. \u00a0 (b) \u00a0If yes, comments must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the 5-Year PHA Plan.\u00a0 PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of the RAB recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations. \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
B.7<\/strong><\/td>\r\nCertification by State or Local Officials.<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong> Form HUD 50077-SL<\/a>, Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan<\/em>, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Instructions for Preparation of Form HUD-50075-5Y<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5-Year PHA Plan for All PHAs<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PHA Information <\/strong>24 CFR \u00a7903.23(4)(e)<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A.1 \u00a0 <\/strong>Include the full PHA Name<\/strong>, PHA Code<\/strong>, , PHA Fiscal Year Beginning <\/strong>(MM\/YYYY), PHA Plan Submission Type<\/strong>, and the Availability of Information<\/strong>, specific location(s) of all information relevant to the hearing and proposed PHA Plan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PHA Consortia<\/strong>: Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete the table.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

B.\u00a0\u00a0 5-Year Plan. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

B.1\u00a0 Mission.\u00a0 <\/strong>State the PHA\u2019s mission for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families in the PHA\u2019s jurisdiction for the next five years. (24 CFR \u00a7903.6(a)(1)<\/a>) \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

B.2\u00a0 <\/strong>Goals and Objectives<\/strong>.\u00a0 Identify the PHA\u2019s 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.\u00a0 (24 CFR \u00a7903.6(b)(1)<\/a>)\u00a0 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\u2019s 5-Year Plan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

B.3\u00a0 <\/strong>Progress Report<\/strong>.\u00a0 Include a report on the progress the PHA has made in meeting the goals and objectives described in the previous 5-Year Plan.\u00a0 (24 CFR \u00a7903.6(b)(2)<\/a>)\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

B.4\u00a0 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Goals.<\/strong>\u00a0 Provide a statement of the PHA\u2019s 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 \u00a7903.6(a)(3)<\/a>)\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

B.5\u00a0 Significant Amendment or Modification<\/strong>. Provide a statement on the criteria used for determining a significant amendment or<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 modification to the 5-Year Plan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

B.6 \u00a0<\/strong>R<\/strong>esident Advisory Board (RAB) comments<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n