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Commissioners approve county certification for Liberty County Housing Authority plan
Summary
The court approved a certification that the Liberty County Housing Authority’s five‑year plan aligns with the county consolidated plan, authorizing the judge to sign the required form so the housing authority can submit its Public Housing Agency (PHA) plans.
The Liberty County Commissioners Court approved a motion authorizing the county judge to sign a certification form confirming that the Liberty County Housing Authority’s five‑year public housing plan aligns with the county’s consolidated strategic plan.
Stephanie Berry, executive director of the Liberty County Housing Authority, told the court the PHA must provide an annual plan and a five‑year plan on a standard HUD form (577 SL) and that the certification demonstrates alignment with the county’s housing chapter in the consolidated plan. Berry said the housing authority serves approximately "238 to 245 families" as heads of household and that broader—unspecified—assistance also flows to more households.
Why it matters: The certification is an administrative step that allows the local housing authority to sign and submit required documents showing how its goals and outreach strategies align with local government housing strategies. Berry emphasized outreach to landlords in outlying parts of the county and improved communications with landlords and tenants.
The court voted to approve the certification; the judge may sign the form so the housing authority can proceed with its PHA filing.
Ending: County staff confirmed the judge may sign the certification on the county’s behalf and the motion passed with no recorded opposition.
