Transcript Document
Presentation
Ending Chronic Homelessness
October 30, 2013
Maine Affordable Housing Conference
Connecting HCV and Homelessness
PHA’s Section 8/HCV Programs
What is a HCV Set Aside
Creating the Homeless Set Aside
Process and Timeframe
How it works
PHA Section 8 Programs
Section 8 Programs Administered:
Housing Choice Vouchers: 1,789 including:
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Tenant-Based Vouchers: 1,540
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Project-Based Housing Choice Vouchers: 164 (14 properties)
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Homeownership Vouchers: 50
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VASH Vouchers: 35
HUD Moderate Rehabilitation Units: 105 (2 properties)
Housing Choice Voucher Residents: 4,100
Number of new families housed in FY13 – 140
60% of all PHA voucher holders are non-elderly disabled
households
Portland Housing Authority
Recent Homeless Initiatives:
2005: Logan Place, 30 PBV
2009: Florence House 25 PBV
2010: 35 VASH vouchers homeless/vets
2013: 40 HVC Homeless Set Aside
2013: 20 VASH vouchers homeless/vets
HCV Waiting List
Shared Waiting List:
(Portland, South Portland Westbrook)
3,493 Total applicants
452
116
238
98
In shelters and/or chronically homeless
In shelters and chronically homeless
In shelters not chronically homeless
Not in shelter and chronically homeless
What is a HCV Set Aside
Locally established voucher preference
Addresses a documented need or priority
In conjunction with the creation of a program that provides
supportive services
Allows use of a limited number of vouchers
In partnership with local service providers
Uses existing voucher funds, no special HUD program
application
Must be part of the HA’s Annual Agency Plan
o Section 8 Admin Plan
HUD review required
Creating the Homeless Set Aside
Proposed Program: Scattered Site/Housing First
PHA would establish a set-aside of 40 HCVs to provide affordable housing for
chronically homeless, non-elderly disabled individuals living in emergency
shelters, at scattered sites with supportive services. Services will assist clients
maintain housing stability, access services, and promote success and selfsufficiency.
Documented Need:
Proposal would address a continuing and growing need for affordable housing
for chronically homeless individuals with disabilities who place heavy
demands on scarce community resources by residing long-term in Portland’s
emergency shelters. Well documented by City; numbers and costs, as well as
City’s Task Force To End Homelessness.
Partners/Resources:
Preble Street, City’s Dept. HHS, The Opportunity Alliance. Supportive
Services are provided with funding from Maine DHHS Projects for Assistance
in Transition from Homelessness (PATH).
Creating the Homeless Set Aside
Timeframe:
August/September 2012: Initial staff discussions with
City/Preble Street
October 4, 2012: Initial discussions with PHA Board
November 1, 2012: Board Presentation by City/Preble Street
November 15, 2012: Begin process to amend the agency plan
December 6, 2012: Initial Board approval
January 3, 2013: PHA Board Final Approval
Resources:
TA: HUD and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH)
Creating the Homeless Set Aside
What were the questions and concerns?
Is it consistent with PHA’s 5 Year Plan
How are the support services funded and how will they
work? What is the PATH Program?
What about chronically homeless families?
Won’t this cause other applicants to wait longer?
Will landlords participate?
How does this coordinate with the Task Force report and
strategy?
What happens when a client isn’t cooperative with the
service program?
How It Works
Original Plan
Staff training in January
Evaluate and select applicants January and February
40 Lease-ups January thru March
Sequestration Slow Down
Issued 21 vouchers since May 1st
Leased up 15 to date, 6 still looking for housing
No vouchers issued since October 1st due to lack of funds
On-going commitment of 40 vouchers
Program will resume as soon as funding makes it feasible
How It Works
Applicants must be on HCV Waiting List
PHA pulls group of applicants off the waiting list
Preble Street/City verifies preference and program
eligibility
Applicant completes formal application with assistance
PHA verifies HCV program eligibility
PHA conducts program briefing and issues voucher
Preble Street initiates supportive service program and
counselors being housing search
Lease up takes place
On-going services provided