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Harrisonburg Housing Authority approves 2026 budget, hears updates on grants and unexpected repairs
Summary
The Harrisonburg Housing Authority approved its 2026 budget and accepted June/July financial reports, while staff warned of several unplanned expenses — HVAC, an office sewer collapse and Microsoft 365 migration — that will draw from reserves. Commissioners opened 45‑day public comment periods on the agency's annual and five‑year plans.
The Harrisonburg Housing Authority on Aug. 20 approved its proposed 2026 budget and accepted the June and July financial reports, after staff described several unplanned costs and said federal housing funds and targeted grants are expected to increase revenue for upcoming programs.
The budget adoption authorizes the salary and operational plan for 2026 and was approved by voice vote after a motion and second. Executive Director Michael (last name not specified in the record), who presented the financial summary, told commissioners the agency’s reserves remain positive but would be reduced by several one‑time or near‑term expenses.
Michael said the authority has received unusually high Housing Choice Voucher (HAP) funding this year — HAP funding moved from roughly $6 million previously toward “almost $8,000,000” in anticipated HAP expenses — and that staff expect to continue replacement funding for vouchers as recipients…
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