Flagstaff Housing Authority adopts five-year plan, approves action contingent on resident comment; Williams transfer timeline outlined

The City of Flagstaff Housing Authority voted to approve Resolution 25-01, its five-year plan, during a virtual board meeting on Jan. 23, 2025, with the approval made contingent on the absence of major objections from residents or the public at scheduled hearings.

The plan, presented by Kurt Aldinger, lays out goals for the authority over the next five years: maintaining program compliance and financial responsibility, preserving and renovating public housing, partnering with community organizations, expanding housing choice through vouchers and special programs, and pursuing redevelopment opportunities through HUD programs such as Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD). "So this is the 5 year plan, and, this is a basic, guideline on what we are going to do with this," Aldinger said during his presentation.

Why it matters: the plan describes pathways to use outside financing and federal programs to renovate aging units and change bedroom-size mixes to meet current demand while preserving resident protections. The authority said any redevelopment would require resident input, guarantee the right to return, and cover relocation costs during work.

Board discussion and public input Board members asked about specific program details.…