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Needles housing authority reports leased‑up units, five units under modernization; five vouchers housed locally
Summary
Needles Housing Authority reported updated leases, completed Tier 3 policy work, five units under modernization and 18 of 23 vouchers leased in Needles; staff described resident engagement during lease updates and ongoing modernization plans.
The Needles Housing Authority told the joint council and housing authority that it completed an administrative update of its policies (referred to as "tier 3 of 3" in the presentation), completed revised leases and worked with residents and advisory groups to implement new pet policy agreements and lease terms.
The housing authority manager reported five public‑housing units are currently vacant for modernization work and staff are transferring residents as needed to match household sizes with unit types. "We have 5 units open currently that are under modernization," the manager said, and staff will pull from the waiting list as units are ready.
On vouchers, the authority said 23 vouchers were available through a program with 18 already housed in Needles and five issued and leased up elsewhere. The manager asked for referrals of landlords willing to participate on a low‑income landlord list.
Council members thanked authority staff; one council member noted improved morale at public housing since recent management changes. The authority also said it has completed resident outreach and advisory board review during the lease updates.
No formal council action was taken on the update; the presentation was informational.
