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CRHA reports vacancies, long wait list and new HUD and CFP funding; South 1st Street Phase 2 expected to close soon
Summary
Staff reported roughly 34 vacant units (some offline for rehab), a public-housing wait list of 3,699 families, tenant accounts receivable of about $109,000 for the month, and a $1.5 million HUD grant plus an estimated $3 million in CFP funding to accelerate capital projects; South 1st Street Phase 2 closing is expected within 30–45 days.
Sales and other staff provided an operational update on Jan. 27. They reported 34 total vacant units systemwide (site-level details: West Haven about 15 vacancies with 13 not ready; Riverside, Madison Avenue, Mickey Drive, Crescent Halls, South 1st Street and others with varying offline units for rehab or demolition). The public-housing wait list was reported at 3,699 families. Staff said tenant accounts receivable for the month was about $109,000; an unclear transcript line for a related total was recorded and is noted as not specified in this summary.
Sales said CRHA received a HUD grant of approximately $1,500,000 for parallel-track rehabilitation work (kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, interior doors, lighting and temporary relocation). Staff estimated about $3,000,000 would be required to complete a set of CFP projects sooner than previously planned. Sales said closing for South 1st Street Phase 2 is expected within the next 30 to 45 days and that demolition at 310 East Main is underway to prepare for rebuild activity in March or April.
Why it matters: Vacancy and wait-list figures illustrate demand pressure on affordable units; the HUD grant and CFP funding estimate could speed necessary repairs and renovations. The board asked for continued updates and noted the need to coordinate with HUD field offices for approvals.
Next steps: staff will continue to provide site-level vacancy and rehab status updates, will present a fuller SOP package in March and will report back on HUD approvals and closing timelines.
