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San Diego County Housing Authority adopts five-year plan to preserve vouchers, seeks HUD approvals
Summary
The County Housing Authority approved its five-year agency plan and related annual policy documents Tuesday, authorizing submission to HUD and actions to expand project-based vouchers and explore financial repositioning of public housing. The board approved the plan unanimously after staff presentation and public comment.
The Housing Authority of the County of San Diego on March 12 adopted its five-year and annual agency plans and authorized submission of required certifications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The plan—presented by David Estrella, director of Housing and Community Development Services, and Nick Martinez, assistant director—lays out goals for the next five years to increase access to affordable housing, enhance community engagement, ensure equity in operations and improve customer service. Estrella told the board the authority administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program, public housing and other rental-assistance programs serving roughly 11,000 households and more than 25,000 residents countywide.
The agency’s annual plan includes two policy documents: the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan and the Public Housing Program Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy. Staff said the authority added community engagement…
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