Yolo County Housing reports decline in rent and solar delinquencies but commissioners press for timeline and solutions to solar debt

Yolo County Housing staff told the Housing Authority Commission on Sept. 17 that the agency’s combined rent and solar delinquent balance fell to $455,768 as of Aug. 31, down from a March 2025 peak of $595,636.

The decrease reflects a $99,000 debt write-off the commission approved in May for past tenants and an approximately $40,000 reduction from payments by current tenants, staff said. "The delinquent amount for rent and solar as of August 31 was $455,768," Housing Programs Manager Anissa Vallejo said during a staff presentation.

Why it matters: Commissioners said the remaining balance and the pace of recovery affect residents’ housing stability and the authority’s operating budget. Several commissioners asked staff for a firm timeline and additional steps to shrink the outstanding balance, particularly the portion tied to rooftop solar charges that tenants owe.

Key facts and staff actions

- Peak delinquency: $595,636 (March 2025), as shown by staff slides.

- Current delinquency: $455,768 (Aug. 31, 2025), per Anissa Vallejo.

- Composition of recent decrease: $99,000 attributable to the May write-off of past-tenant accounts; about $40,000 attributable to payments by current tenants, staff said.

- Accounts and repayment activity: staff…