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Cochise County Housing Authority outlines HUD-funded voucher budget, reserves and staffing
Summary
Housing Authority staff reviewed a HUD-funded budget dominated by voucher programs, said the authority holds roughly $1.5 million in reserves, and described how payroll and reimbursements flow through the county. No board action was taken at the work session.
The Cochise County Housing Authority presented its fiscal year administrative budget and program funding sources at a Board of Supervisors work session, emphasizing that most programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and that the authority holds roughly $1.5 million in reserves.
The presentation, led by housing authority staff, outlined that the authority’s programs are principally voucher-based — including Section 8, emergency housing vouchers, special purpose vouchers and HUD-VASH — and that HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS) operates as a renewable grant. "We're funded by Housing and Urban Development," housing authority staff said during the review. The presenter said HRSA approved continuation of Ryan White referrals the authority uses, and that HUD determines funding under an annual contributions contract based on prior-year leasing and quarterly reconciliations.
Board members said they had no questions that…
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