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Huber said the Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) and the Critical Workforce loan programs provide deferred, interest-free loans to eligible buyers to help bridge affordability gaps. \"In 2 and a half years that I've been doing it, I haven't had... an example there where they would be in default and we'd foreclose on them,\" Huber said, describing program administration and repayment expectations. She added: \"I have done 10 moderately priced dwelling unit loans. I'm on my third critical workforce.\" She told the board the county has deployed nearly $500,000 in MPDU loans and about $150,000 for critical-workforce loans so far in the current period, and that total loans delivered historically are nearly $8 million.

Eligibility and program mechanics were discussed but specific income-threshold figures stated in the meeting transcript are incomplete; staff said qualification is based on income limits and primary-residence requirements and that the loan is junior in lien position. Huber said MPDU eligibility is targeted to households at the applicable income limits and that critical-workforce loans are aimed at jobs such as firefighters, police, EMS and teachers.

Huber also described the county's use of developer fee-in-lieu funds to support home ownership and rental affordability, citing recent developments that opted to pay fees rather than provide on-site affordable units. She gave Bay Bridge Marina (28 townhomes) as an example of a project that chose fee-in-lieu and said the authority expects to receive about $900,000 from that development's fee-in-lieu payment when finalized. Huber said the county continues to work with planning and zoning to capture affordable-housing requirements in large developments.

Why it matters: County loan programs and developer fee-in-lieu funds are active tools to increase homeownership and affordability in a county facing limited sewer/water capacity and constrained multi-family development. The record of recent closings and fund balances indicates an active pipeline of assistance.

What’s next: Huber said staff will continue to coordinate with housing-authority efforts, project developers and planning and zoning to apply loan funds, preserve existing housing, and expand rental and ownership opportunities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","QAC Housing Authority Meeting - 5.5.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Kelly Huber of the county's housing office briefed the housing authority on two home-ownership support programs — the Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) and the Critical Workforce loan programs — and said the county has issued roughly $500,000 in MPDU loans this year and about $150,000 in critical workforce loans.","taxTitle","Queen Anne's County, Maryland","taxId",59354,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6570287,"Housing Authority debuts new website and tenant portal to accept online work orders and payments",263,2092000,2355000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3218169-badee84d91ba901662ce1757979ba029&start=2092&end=2355","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3218169-badee84d91ba901662ce1757979ba029/thumbnail_2092000.jpg","/articles/6570287/Queen-Annes-County/Maryland/Housing-Authority-debuts-new-website-and-tenant-portal-to-accept-online-work-orders-and-payments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570287-eac62cb17c1551a8146b0773cc5736c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171183&Signature=nysXK12qefvTdOICEJ~WF69LM1Fj8LgS2XVUyWMb~N-LQXjtDz~F7rAFILKVvJaSigX-pomxIiwEo5F27q~Av2T7E8hWSaYqMOrG-R9fzwfb8AL3ibc9xQ~CU8q61F72IAS7GukvtGu2BZmijYJMxMiNTl9aC10W59GjM00k-9aK2jl7N08lM9fePe3N6GFm0bEVRcKaEkMaMQ3818uiObSDfyzFPnrvGOEEf6OTPpkujrmPS3f5mjeRbI~MzuXpDwwSY4dKFsRoBN-wP5aer6JAzjNYiZ9xeYG06FWopLMwn~RnqQkNfm~T5CdIQufmLBSSi0xZrjdj9FFKhklXbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brian Barnshaw, the authority's Resource Development Specialist, demonstrated a new housing authority website and tenant portal the board launched during the May 5 meeting. He said qacha.org is live and includes alerts, a tenant portal that links to the SACS system, an online work-order submission form, a community events calendar and facility pages with photos.

\"Any individual who, Googles q a c h a dot org will be taken to the brand new housing authority website,\" Barnshaw said, showing the site's landing page and the tenant portal features. He noted the site is modular and can be updated internally without relying on an external vendor.

Barnshaw said the portal will allow tenants to submit work orders online and pay rent; early use has been observed but the site is only a few weeks old. \"As of right now, it's very new, a couple of weeks old at this point,\" Barnshaw said when asked about usage. Staff described plans to educate tenants, particularly seniors, about the portal through resident-council visits, one-on-one help and potential training events with the Commission on Aging.

The website also links to the authority's public notices (such as the HCV administrative-plan hearing), board meeting calendar and the authority's social-media and public-TV streaming pages. Staff told the board that the site provides a general inbox for incoming inquiries, and that messages submitted through the site are routed to an internal mailbox for follow-up.

Why it matters: The portal centralizes routine transactions and public information, which staff said should improve response tracking for maintenance and reduce phone-mail delays. Staff plan tenant outreach and possible hands-on training sessions to increase adoption.

What’s next: Staff will monitor site analytics and plan tenant outreach events to increase usage and help tenants who need assistance accessing online tools.","Staff launched a redesigned housing authority website (qacha.org) with a tenant portal for work-order submissions, rent payments and an events calendar; usage is early but staff reported initial uptake and plan outreach to increase digital access for tenants.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6570291,"Housing authority reports turnover and maintenance backlog; schedules HCV hearing as voucher shortfall looms",1452,117000,1569000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3218169-badee84d91ba901662ce1757979ba029&start=117&end=1569","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3218169-badee84d91ba901662ce1757979ba029/thumbnail_117000.jpg","/articles/6570291/Queen-Annes-County/Maryland/Housing-authority-reports-turnover-and-maintenance-backlog-schedules-HCV-hearing-as-voucher-shortfall-looms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570291-e084c43d1f7c23e94bd1aae6932e51ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171183&Signature=nUCfkIkdzFLchmnQqLsKEHKu8648gtuMGrMG29ZMh5ZxLl~bFJcPWlnjDbidpEAKdROb6z3I4ikrX~kcqlh5ctCGbFOufL~suO~Q6mp0iJBskHtcJtwdvqwzeTHWi3jNS1Mn87gC3AFqyKwTq0CdhBikMNSx67f1LHmxvKBoIZ07zgiKxGbBKMI3tT8mAvp2Fq8l-3ozNX5QZZFdztTDrvw9qner3KGbEvxBKWYPYOh5hGsNIgDKTvTdnNT-ZrzZCvQtFReZJs11K2Qb15lKEi4DtANo6~k~w53mKJI13iPjeA9v49ETaQXdIBatxESwBZCZ5tVpret8A5SlLzb2Pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Queen Anne's County Housing Authority reported rising unit turnover, ongoing maintenance and rehab needs and scheduled a public hearing on proposed changes to its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) administrative plan to address a projected voucher shortfall.

Executive Director (name not specified) told board members the authority is seeing an above-normal level of tenant moves and a number of residents passing away, which contributed to vacancies. He said occupancy at Foxtown was about 93% (7% vacant) and at Terrapin Grove about 96% (4% vacant), and staff aim to turn vacant units in under a month when feasible. \"We're really trying to focus on safety and quality of life as opposed to being extremely nitpicky,\" the executive director said, describing a balanced enforcement approach that prioritizes safety and serious lease violations over minor rule enforcement.

The authority is handling several maintenance- and safety-driven rehabs. Staff reported a scattered-site unit on Kent Island failed inspection and will require costly repairs; the resident was relocated to an inspectable unit while quotes are gathered. At Fisher Manor major renovations are underway; a playground replacement is scheduled to begin May 19, and deck replacement drawings have been received from the engineering firm REI, which will support the bidding phase. Staff said common problems in older buildings include rotten wood, sagging floor joists, leaking and water damage and damaged flooring.

On budgets and outside support, the authority said it has begun using $75,000 in state funding for a Maryland state voucher program to expand local vouchers; staff estimate that will create roughly four to five additional Housing Choice Vouchers, and county staff are preparing the waiting list for awards. The authority also told the board that it has heard national press and association reports about possible HUD staffing reductions but said HUD has been responsive when the authority sought help with complicated cases.

To address an HCV funding gap, the authority is proposing amendments to its HCV administrative plan that would limit how much landlords may raise contract rents under the voucher program; the board was told the next step is a public hearing scheduled for June 4 at 11:30 a.m. in the Kramer Center conference room. The Executive Director said the change is one of the steps HUD recommended to help cover a projected shortfall for vouchers.

On finances and oversight, the authority said it has decided to engage CliftonLarsonAllen for auditing services; staff said the firm has a dedicated housing-authority audit team and some technical-assistance capacity. The authority also reported that final steps are underway to close the previously approved sale of the administrative property at 205 East Water Street, with staff estimating net proceeds of about $135,000 after repair costs when the sale closes in mid-May.

Board business included routine approvals. A motion to accept the minutes of the March 10, 2025 meeting was made and seconded and was approved by the board. The meeting closed by motion later in the agenda.

Why it matters: The combination of rising turnover, backlog of rehab work at aging properties and a projected HCV shortfall affects current tenants' living conditions and the authority's capacity to maintain units. The scheduled public hearing on June 4 will be a required procedural step before the authority adopts administrative-plan changes meant to manage the voucher budget.

What’s next: Staff will continue to collect rehab quotes on failed-inspection properties, advance capital work at Fisher Manor, complete the administrative-property sale closing and present the HCV administrative plan amendments at the June 4 public hearing.","At its May 5 meeting the Queen Anne's County Housing Authority reported higher unit turnover, ongoing rehabs after failed inspections, continued capital projects at Fisher Manor, selection of a new auditor, and a scheduled public hearing on proposed changes to the Housing Choice Voucher administrative plan to manage a projected shortfall.","actionData","errors"]

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